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A. L. Raghavan | |
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Born | 1933 (81-82) |
Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music, Hindustani music |
Occupation | Singer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1947-present |
A. L. Raghavan is an Indian playback singer, who has sung many songs in Tamil language films. He is married to the veteran actress M. N. Rajam.
Career Life
A. L. Raghavan started his career in 1947 with 'Krishna Vijayam' (1950) and 'Sudarsanam' as Lord Krishna. He also acted on TV series, 'Aliaigal'. As a boy, he was introduced by Chidambaram Jayaraman and sang in a girl's voice for Kumari Kamala in the film Vijayakumari.
Music composers he sang for
Many music directors gave him memorable songs, including C. R. Subburaman, K. V. Mahadevan, Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, C. N. Pandurangan, S. V. Venkatraman, Ghantasala, H. R. Padmanabha Sastri, S. Dakshinamurthi, R. Sudharsanam, T. R. Pappa, Vedha, Master Venu, P. Adinarayana Rao, G. K. Venkatesh, V. Kumar, Rajan-Nagendra, Vijaya Bhaskar, G. Devarajan, M. S. Baburaj, Veenai S. Balachander, B. Gopalam, T. A. Kalyanam, K. G. Moorthy, S. P. Kodandapani, T. V. Raju and M. S. Viswanathan.
Playback singers he sang with
He had many solo songs but also sang with other singers. He sang immemorable duets mostly with K. Jamuna Rani and L. R. Eswari. Others are P. Suseela, Jikki, S. Janaki, M. S. Rajeswari, A. P. Komala, A. G. Rathnamala, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, P. Leela, K. Swarna and Kausalya.
He also sang duets with male singers with most notably with T. M. Soundararajan, S. C. Krishnan, S. V. Ponnusamy, P. B. Sreenivas, J. P. Chandrababu, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Thiruchi Loganathan and T. A. Mothi.
Television
Filmography
Year | Film | Language | Song | Music Director | Co-Singer |
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1950 | Krishna Vijayam | Tamil | Eppadi Sakippadhu | C. S. Jayaraman & S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | Thiruchi Loganathan, S. S. Mani Bhagavathar, T. M. Soundararajan & K. S. Angamuthu |
1950 | Vijayakumari | Tamil | C. R. Subburaman | ||
1952 | Valaiyapathi | Tamil | Palli Koodam Bamm Bamm | S. Dakshinamurthi | |
1954 | Pona Machaan Thirumbi Vandhan | Tamil | Odam Polae Namathu | C. N. Pandurangan & M. S. Viswanathan | V. N. Sundharam, Sathyavathi & Subbulakshmi |
1955 | Chella Pillai | Tamil | Aararo Aararo.... Koil Kaalai Nee Paaapaa | R. Sudharsanam | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela |
1957 | Pudhaiyal | Tamil | Hello My Dear Raami | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | J. P. Chandrababu |
1958 | Illarame Nallaram | Tamil | Jaani Nee Vaa Vaa | K. G. Moorthy | S. Janaki |
1958 | Kudumba Gouravam | Tamil | Aavarang Kaattukkulle | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | K. Jamuna Rani |
Sodaa Beedi Beedaa | |||||
1958 | Lilly | Malayalam | Elela Ezham Kadalinu | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | |
Naale Ninte Kalyaanam | |||||
1958 | Maya Manithan | Tamil | Pokku Kaatti Poravale Ponnaammaa | G. Govindarajulu Naidu | A. G. Rathnamala |
1958 | Naan Valartha Thangai | Tamil | Indhiyaavin Raajathaani Dilli | Pendyala Nageswara Rao | Jikki |
1958 | Thirumanam | Tamil | Kazhani Engum Sadhiraadum | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu & T. G. Lingappa | Jikki |
1959 | Abalai Anjugam | Tamil | Adichadhu Paar Onnaam Nambar | K. V. Mahadevan | A. G. Rathnamala |
Keezhe Bhoomi, Maele Vaanam | S. C. Krishnan & P. Leela | ||||
1959 | Azhagarmalai Kalvan | Tamil | Kannaale Pesum Mei Kaadhale | B. Gopalam | P. Suseela |
1959 | Bhaaga Pirivinai | Tamil | Aattatthile Palavagai Undu | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | K. Jamuna Rani |
1959 | Deivame Thunai | Tamil | O Raja Ennai Paaru | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | S. Janaki |
1959 | Deiva Balam | Tamil | Adichchaa Adi Vayitthile Aditchchidanum | G. Aswathama | P. B. Srinivas |
1959 | Naalu Veli Nilam | Tamil | Nambinaar Keduvadhillai Naanku Marai Theerpu | K. V. Mahadevan | Andal |
1959 | Naatukoru Nallaval | Tamil | Azhagamudhe Odi Vaa | Master Venu | K. Jamuna Rani |
1959 | Orey Vazhi | Tamil | R. Govardhanam | ||
1959 | Panchaali | Tamil | Oru Murai Paartthaale Podhum | K. V. Mahadevan | |
Azhagu Vilaiyaada Amaidhi Uravaada | K. Jamuna Rani | ||||
1959 | Pudhumai Penn | Tamil | Needhiyin Vetriyadaa Cheriyin Sakthi | T. G. Lingappa | T. M. Soundararajan |
1959 | Raja Sevai | Tamil | Konangi Kulla Potaa | T. V. Raju | A. P. Komala |
Baleh Pervali Kannappaa | Thiruchi Loganathan | ||||
1959 | Thalai Koduthaan Thambi | Tamil | Kadhai Kadhaiyaam Kaaranamaam | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | Jikki |
Vaada Vetthilai | K. Jamuna Rani | ||||
1959 | Ulagam Sirikkiradhu | Tamil | En Veettu Naai…. Tippu Kodutthu Tippu Kodutthu | S. Dakshinamurthi | S. C. Krishnan |
1959 | Uthami Petra Rathinam | Tamil | Lalla Lalla Lallalaa | T. Chalapathi Rao | S. V. Ponnusamy |
1959 | Uzhavukkum Thozhilukkum Vandhanai Seivom | Tamil | Kaai Kaai Avarai Kaai | K. V. Mahadevan | S. C. Krishnan |
I come from Paris | P. Susheela | ||||
1960 | Aadavantha Deivam | Tamil | Thimmikkida Thimikkida | K. V. Mahadevan | S. V. Ponnusamy |
1960 | Aalukkoru Veedu | Tamil | Pennille Nee Pennille | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | K. Rani |
1960 | Adutha Veettu Penn | Tamil | Katraar Niraindha Sangamidhu | P. Adinarayana Rao | |
1960 | Ellorum Innaattu Mannar | Tamil | Miruga Inam Thaan Sirandhadhu | T. G. Lingappa | Thiruchi Loganathan & P. Suseela |
Ellaarum Innaattu Mannaradaa | T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari | ||||
1960 | Engal Selvi | Tamil | Ambuli Maamaa Varuvaaye | K. V. Mahadevan | M. S. Rajeswari |
1960 | Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam | Tamil | Idhu Niyaayama | K. V. Mahadevan | K. Jamuna Rani |
Malarndhidum Inbam Ennum Vannam Pole | K. Jamuna Rani | ||||
1960 | Kuravanji | Tamil | Ennaalum Thanniyile | T. R. Pappa | Jikki |
1960 | Ondrupattal Undu Vazhvu | Tamil | Chaayaa Chaayaa Garam Chaayaa | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | |
1960 | Padikkadha Medhai | Tamil | Pakkatthile Kannippen Irukku | K. V. Mahadevan | K. Jamuna Rani |
1960 | Ponni Thirunaal | Tamil | Karumbu Villai Edutthu | K. V. Mahadevan | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Thiruchi Loganathan, S. V. Ponnusamy & L. R. Eswari |
1960 | Raja Makudam | Tamil | Kelaayo Kadhaiyai Nee | Master Venu | |
1960 | Sivagami | Tamil | K. V. Mahadevan | ||
1960 | Thanthaikku Pin Thamaiyan | Tamil | Malarum Manampol Iruppom | K. V. Mahadevan | Jikki |
1960 | Yanai Paagan | Tamil | Aambalaikku Pombalai Avasiyamthaan | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
Pandhiyil Mattum Munne | L. R. Eswari | ||||
1961 | Bhagyalakshmi | Tamil | Singaara Cholaigal | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | K. Jamuna Rani |
Kaadhal Endraal Aanum Pennum | P. Suseela | ||||
1961 | Ellam Unakkaga | Tamil | Naan Paartthaa Muraikkire | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
1961 | Ennai Paar | Tamil | Paar Paar Ennai Paar | T. G. Lingappa | K. Jamuna Rani |
1961 | Kumudham | Tamil | Kaayame Idhu Poiyadaa | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1961 | Kongunattu Thangam | Tamil | Unna Nenachu Naan Irundhen | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
1961 | Malliyam Mangalam | Tamil | Oyivam Sirikkuudhu | T. A. Kalyanam & M. K. Athmanathan | A. P. Komala |
Sundara Kannu | K. Jamuna Rani | ||||
1961 | Marutha Nattu Veeran | Tamil | Seikathoru Santhegam Kelu Kanmani | S. V. Venkatraman | A. G. Rathnamala |
1961 | Nallavan Vazhvan | Tamil | Adichirukku Nallathoru Chansu | T. R. Pappa | S. Janaki |
1961 | Panithirai | Tamil | April Fool Endroru Jaadhi | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela, L. R. Eswari & S. V. Ponnusamy |
1961 | Sabarimala Ayyappan | Malayalam | Ingottu Noku | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | P. Leela |
1961 | Thayilla Pillai | Tamil | Kadavullum Nanum Oru Jaadhi | K. V. Mahadevan | |
Kalam Maruthu Karuthu Maruthu | L. R. Eswari | ||||
1961 | Thirudadhe | Tamil | Andhisaayum Neratthiley | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | A. G. Rathnamala |
1962 | Annai | Tamil | Ore Oru Oorile | R. Sudharsanam | T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari |
1962 | Azhagu Nila | Tamil | Aattam Aadadho Paattu Paadadho | K. V. Mahadevan | P. Suseela & K. Jamuna Rani |
1962 | Deivathin Deivam | Tamil | Kannanum Driverum Onnu | G. Ramanathan | Renuka |
1962 | Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam | Tamil | Kannum Kannum Kalandhadhanaal Kaadhale | T. R. Pappa | S. Janaki |
1962 | Indira En Selvam | Tamil | Aadi Aadi Enna Kandaai | C. N. Pandurangan & H. R. Padmanabha Sastri | |
1962 | Kavitha | Tamil | Manakkum Roja My Lady | K. V. Mahadevan | K. Jamuna Rani |
1962 | Manithan Maravillai | Tamil | Kaadhal Yaatthirakku | Ghantasala | P. Suseela |
Inbamaana Iravidhuve | P. Suseela | ||||
1962 | Naagamalai Azhagi | Tamil | Vandu Vandhu Mella Mella | S. P. Kodandapani & T. A. Mothi | K. Jamuna Rani |
1962 | Nenjil Or Aalayam | Tamil | Engirundhaalum Nee Vaazhga | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | |
1962 | Paarthaal Pasi Theerum | Tamil | Andru Oomai Pennallo | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | P. Suseela |
1962 | Padithaal Mattum Podhuma | Tamil | Kaalam Seidha Komalithanatthil | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | P. B. Sreenivas & G. K. Venkatesh |
1963 | Annai Illam | Tamil | Enna Illai Ennakku | K. V. Mahadevan | |
1963 | Iruvar Ullam | Tamil | Buddhi Sigaamani Petra Pillai | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
1963 | Kaanchi Thalaivan | Tamil | Neermel Nadakkalam | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
1963 | Kaithiyin Kathali | Tamil | Chitthirai Poongkodi Thendralai Marandhu | K. V. Mahadevan | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi |
1963 | Kalyaniyin Kanavan | Tamil | Thottatthu Poovile Vaasam Undu | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | Kausalya |
1963 | Naan Vanangum Dheivam | Tamil | Mullai Poo Manakkudhu | K. V. Mahadevan | Jikki |
1963 | Paar Magale Paar | Tamil | Endhan Kannai Untdan Kann Ottudhu | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | L. R. Eswari |
1964 | Amma Enge | Tamil | Paappaa Paappaa Kadhai Kelu | Vedha | |
1964 | Annapoorna | Kannada | Cheluvina Siriye Barele | Rajan-Nagendra | |
1964 | Bommai | Tamil | Kanna Irutthudhu Kaadhai Adaikkudhu | Veenai S. Balachander | |
1964 | Karuppu Panam | Tamil | Pattu Chiragukonda Chittukkuruvi Ondru | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | L. R. Eswari |
1964 | Manavatty | Malayalam | Chummaathiriyaliyaa | G. Devarajan | |
1964 | Rishyasringar | Tamil | Kannaal Ennai Paaru Kanna | T. V. Raju | K. Jamuna Rani |
1964 | Server Sundaram | Tamil | Om Namo…. Paalum Thenum Perudi Odiyadhu | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | S. C. Krishnan & L. R. Eswari |
1964 | Vazhi Piranthadu | Tamil | Veettukkaariyaa Kootti Vandhu | K. V. Mahadevan | K. Jamuna Rani |
1964 | Vettaikaaran | Tamil | Seettu Kattu Raajaa Raajaa | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
1965 | Anandhi | Tamil | Vedikkaiyaaai Pozhudhu Poganum | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1965 | Kaakum Karangal | Tamil | Azhagiya Rathiye | R. Sudharsanam | L. R. Eswari |
1965 | Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum | Tamil | Enna Vegam Nillu Baamaa | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1965 | Maganey Kel | Tamil | Mattamaana Pechu | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | Jikki |
1965 | Pazhani | Tamil | Annaachi Veeti Kattum Aambalaiyaa Neenga | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | T. M. Soundararajan , Seerkazhi Govindarajan, S. C. Krishnan & L. R. Eswari |
1965 | Poojaikku Vandha Malar | Tamil | Kaalgal Nindradhu Nindradhuthaan | Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy | L. R. Eswari |
Thingalukku Enna Indru Thirumanamo | S. Janaki | ||||
1965 | Thayin Karunai | Tamil | Netru Nadanthathu | G. K. Venkatesh | S. Janaki |
1966 | Anbe Vaa | Tamil | Once A Papa Met A Mama | M. S. Viswanathan | |
1966 | Annavin Aasai | Tamil | Kovililae Veedu Katti | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela |
1966 | Chitthi | Tamil | Inge Dheivam Paadhi | M. S. Viswanathan | T. A. Mothi |
1966 | Kalithozhan | Malayalam | Ammayi Appanu Panamundenkil | G. Devarajan | |
1966 | Kanakachilanga | Malayalam | Polish Polish | M. S. Baburaj | |
1966 | Kodimalar | Tamil | Kalathu Mettu | M. S. Viswanathan | L. R. Eswari |
1966 | Marakka Mudiyumaa? | Tamil | Vaanum Nilamum Veedu | T. K. Ramamoorthy | |
1966 | Motor Sundaram Pillai | Tamil | Kubu Kubu Kubu Kubu Naan Engine | M. S. Viswanathan | L. R. Eswari |
1967 | Adhey Kangal | Tamil | Pombala Orutthi Irundhaalaam | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1967 | Bhakta Prahlada | Tamil | Thimikida Thimikida Vaadhya | S. Rajeswara Rao | T. M. Soundararajan |
1967 | Lagna Pathrike | Kannada | Brahmachari Sharanada | Vijaya Bhaskar | P. B. Sreenivas |
Seenu Subbu Subbu Seenu | P. B. Sreenivas | ||||
1967 | Kandan Karunai | Tamil | Konjum Kili | K. V. Mahadevan | |
Mundhum Thamizh Maalai | S. C. Krishnan | ||||
1967 | Kan Kanda Deivam | Tamil | Vaazhkai Enbadhu Jaali | K. V. Mahadevan | S. C. Krishnan & S. V. Ponnusamy |
1967 | Nindu Masasulu | Telugu | Ayyayyayyo Adiripotunnanu | T. V. Raju | L. R. Eswari |
1967 | Pattanathil Bhootham | Tamil | Ulagatthi Sirandhadhu Edhu | R. Govardhanam | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela |
1967 | Thanga Thambi | Tamil | Aaaraaro My Daarling Aaraaro | Shankar-Ganesh | L. R. Eswari |
1967 | Thiruvarutchelvar | Tamil | Aatthu Vellam Kaatthirukku | K. V. Mahadevan | S. C. Krishnan, L. R. Eswari & T. M. Soundararajan |
1968 | Andru Kanda Mugam | Tamil | Vaadaa Machchan Vaa | K. V. Mahadevan | T. M. Soundararajan |
1968 | Buthisaaligal | Tamil | Aattukku Vaalai Alandhu | V. Kumar | P. B. Sreenivas, K. Jamuna Rani & K. Swarna |
1968 | Iru Kodugal | Tamil | Moondru Thamizh Thondri Vilayaadiyadhum | V. Kumar | T. M. Soundararajan & K. Swarna |
1968 | Kallum Kaniyagum | Tamil | Neram Maalai Neram.... Atthaan Endru Mutthu Mutthaaga | M. S. Viswanathan | P. Suseela |
1968 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | Tamil | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari | |
1968 | Nene Monaganni | Telugu | T. V. Raju | ||
1968 | Panama Pasama | Tamil | Vazhai Thandu Pola Udambu Alek | K. V. Mahadevan | K. Jamuna Rani |
1968 | Sarvamangala | Kannada | Cheluvina Siriye Barele | Satyam | |
1969 | Aindhu Laksham | Tamil | Kaadhalukkoru Kaalej | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | L. R. Eswari |
1969 | Bhale Mastaru | Telugu | Adhigo Chinnadhi | T. V. Raju | |
1969 | Kula Vilakku | Tamil | Kondu Vandhaal Adhai Kondu Vaa | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
1969 | Poova Thalaiya | Tamil | Poda Chonnaal Pottukkiren | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan & Manorama |
1969 | Sabash Satyam | Telugu | Itu Rave Rave Bangaru Chilakamma | Sri Vijaya Krishnamurthy | L. R. Eswari |
1969 | Thanga Malar | Tamil | Singapooru Thangacchi Vandhiyaa | T. G. Lingappa | S. Janaki |
1970 | Kodalu Diddina Kapuram | Telugu | Vanta Inti Prabhuvulam | T. V. Raju | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
1970 | Navagraham | Tamil | Ellaame Vayitthukkuthaandaa | V. Kumar | S. V. Ponnusaamy |
Ellame Vayathukku | |||||
Yaaro Antha Pakkam | |||||
1970 | Sorgam | Tamil | Naalu Kaalu Sir | M. S. Viswanathan | L. R. Eswari & S. V. Ponnusamy |
1970 | Thirumalai Thenkumari | Tamil | Azhage Thamizhe Nee | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan | Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Sarala, M. R. Vijaya, Manorama, Dharapuram Sundararajan & L. R. Anjali |
1970 | Vietnam Veedu | Tamil | My Lady Cut Body | K. V. Mahadevan | L. R. Eswari |
Endrum Pudhidhaaga.... Ulagatthile Oruvan Ena | Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi & P. Suseela | ||||
1971 | Kula Gowravam | Telugu | Happy Life | T. G. Lingappa | L. R. Eswari |
1971 | Meendum Vazhven | Tamil | Unna Nenacha Konjam | M. S. Viswanathan | L. R. Eswari |
1971 | Sabatham | Tamil | Aatathai Aadu Puliyudan Aadu | G. K. Venkatesh | G. K. Venkatesh & L. R. Eswari |
1971 | Thangaikkaaga | Tamil | Angamutthu Thangamutthu | M. S. Viswanathan | |
1971 | Veguli Penn | Tamil | Needhaan Mohiniyo | M. S. Viswanathan | K. Swarna |
1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Tamil | Aandavan Thodangi | M. S. Viswanathan | M. S. Viswanathan & K. Veeramani |
1972 | Naa Mechida Huduga | Kannada | Cheluve Oh Cheluve | Vijaya Bhaskar | P. B. Sreenivas |
1972 | Nawab Naarkali | Tamil | Chappaatthi Chappatthithaan Rotti Rottithaan | M. S. Viswanathan | L. R. Anjali |
1972 | Pillaiyo Pillai | Tamil | Gundooru Hamumanthappa Enga | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari |
1972 | Savalukku Savaal | Tamil | Pottadhu Konjam Thaanunga | Sankar Ganesh | K. Jamuna Rani |
1973 | Bharatha Vilas | Tamil | Indhiya Naadu | M. S. Viswanathan | T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Viswanathan, K. Veeramani, P. Suseela, L. R. Eswari & Malaysia Vasudevan |
1974 | Sumathi En Sundari | Tamil | Ellorukkum Kaalam Varum | M. S. Viswanathan | L. R. Eswari & Sai Baba |
Ye Pille Sachayi | T. M. Soundararajan & L. R. Eswari | ||||
1976 | Vaayillaa Poochchi | Tamil | Aasai Thaan Nenjin | M. S. Viswanathan | |
1977 | Gaayathri | Tamil | Unnaithaan Azhaikkiren | Ilaiyaraaja | S. Janaki |
1977 | Mazhai Megam | Tamil | Oru Kodi Sugam Vandhadhu | K. V. Mahadevan | S. Janaki |
1977 | Odi Vilayadu Thatha | Tamil | Naadariyum Nalla Katchi | Ilaiyaraaja | |
1979 | Naan Nandri Solven | Tamil | Sura Meenai Paaru | Shyam | |
1980 | Kannil Theriyum Kadhaigal | Tamil | Naan Paatha Radhi Dhevi Enge | G. K. Venkatesh | |
1997 | Kaadhali | Tamil | Dikki Dikki | Deva | Malaysia Vasudevan |
2001 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Tamil | Ambilaikku Theriyum | Deva | Swarnalatha |
2014 | Aadama Jaichomada | Tamil | Nalla Ketukka Paadam | Sean Roldan | Sean Roldan |
References
- With music till the last. The Hindu, 5 November 2004.
- "The perfect pair". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 6 January 2015.