Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam


Kurichchi Marimuthu Balasubramaniam better known as Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam was an Indian writer and Poet who wrote mainly in the Tamil language. He was a popular Tamil film lyricist and have penned about 170 songs in about 54 Tamil-language films. He was popularly referred to as Ku. Ma. Paa.

Early life

Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam born on 13 May 1920 at Velukkudi near Mannargudi in Tiruvarur district. His parents are Marimuthu and Govindammal. His father died when he was still a child. Therefore, he could not continue his school studies after 6th standard. However, his mother, who was a literate woman, taught him religious hymns in Tamil. He started writing short stories and poems from the age of 16. His writings were published in popular Tamil magazines and periodicals.
Observing his interest in poetry, the Headmaster of Chennai Chintadripet High School, Thiruvengadam taught him grammar.
Ku. Ma. Paa married Maragadavalli in 1941. But she died in 1942. Ku. Ma. Paa. worked as sub-Editor in several magazines and newspapers including Thamizhan in 1942 at Madurai, Veerasakthi in 1944 at Coimbatore, Virakesari Daily Newspaper and Thamizh Murasu, a magazine published by Ma. Po. Si's Thamizharasu Kazhakam and Sengol another magazine. He then published a magazine called Thamizh Kural together with P. M. Sevugarathinam. He then married Jayalakshmi after 4 years, in 1946. He has 3 sons and 2 daughters. Ku. Ma. Pa. Elangovan, Ku. Ma. Pa. Thirunavukkarasu and Ku. Ma. Pa Kabilan who is also a Tamil poet are the sons and Mangayarkarasi Kaliyamoorthi and Angayarkanni Krishnakumar are the daughters. Another two sons Ku. Ma. Pa. Pugazhendhi and Ku. Ma. Pa. Kaalamegam are deceased.

Writer

He wrote the screenplay, dialogues and lyrics for Konjum Salangai in 1962 and for Mahakavi Kalidas in 1966. He also wrote dialogues and lyrics forPonni and Madadhipathi Magal. He worked as assistant director and wrote lyrics for Or Iravu and Gomathiyin Kaadhalan. He wrote story and lyrics for Velaikaran

Tamil Film Lyricist

He penned his first lyrics for Or Iravu. The song Puvi Mael Maanamudan Uyir Vaazha Vazhiyedhum Illaiye was tuned by R. Sudarsanam.
He always writes his lyrics with correct grammar. Most of his songs have left an indelible memory in Tamil Film Music lovers' minds.

Public Service

He was a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council. He also functioned as the Secretary of the Tamil Nadu State Literary and Music and Drama Society.

Awards and Felicitations

Music directors who tuned his lyrics include Addepalli Ramarao, Brother Lakshmanan, Gangai Amaran, Hemant Kumar, T. M. Ibrahim, Krishnan, T. G. Lingappa, Master Venu, K. G. Moorthi, C. N. Pandurangan, Rajagopal, S. Rajeswara Rao, C. Ramachandra, G. Ramanathan, Salil Chowdhury, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, R. Sudarsanam, Vedha,

Singers

Singers who sang his lyrics are S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, J. P. Chandrababu, K. J. Yesudas, S. C. Krishnan, A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Sirkazhi Govindarajan, T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Srinivas, Thiruchi Loganathan, V. J. Varma,
P. Bhanumathi, K. Jamuna Rani, S. Janaki, Jikki, A. P. Komala, P. Leela, Jayalakshmi, K. Rani, A. G. Rathnamala, P. K. Saraswathi, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, P. Susheela, M. L. Vasanthakumari,

Notable compositions

YearFilmSong/sSinger/sMusic DirectorNotes
1951Or IravuPuvi Mael MaanamudanT. S. BhagavathiR. SudarsanamThe very first film lyrics he penned
1952VelaikaranAanandame Aaha AanandameM. S. RajeswariR. Sudarsanam5 out of 12 songs were penned by him
1953InspectorMoodiyirundha En VizhiyinulM. L. VasanthakumariG. Ramanathan
1953PonniS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1953Sathya SodhanaiVaazhvenum PerungkadalileT. S. BhagavathiR. SudarsanamDubbed from Kannada
1953Sathya SodhanaiPuyal Veesi Oyndha VaazhvileR. SudarsanamDubbed from Kannada
1954Ratha PaasamM. K. Athmanathan
A. V. Natarajan
1955Chella PillaiMadhana Ezhil RaajaaJikkiR. Sudarsanam
1955NaasthiganMaanilam Mel Sila ManideralTiruchi LoganathanC. RamachandraDubbed from Hindi
1955Gomathiyin KaadhalanPudumai Nilaa AngeA. M. RajahG. Ramanathan
1955Gomathiyin KaadhalanKaaviyak Kaadhal VaazhvinA. M. Rajah & JikkiG. Ramanathan
1955Gomathiyin KaadhalanVaravendaamenru SolladiA. P. KomalaG. Ramanathan
1955Gomathiyin KaadhalanAnbe Yen Aaramudhe VaaraayiSirkazhi Govindarajan & JikkiG. RamanathanThis song type is called "Uvamaiyani"
1955Gomathiyin KaadhalanTheeraadha YematramaG. Ramanathanshort song
1955Gomathiyin KaadhalanVaanameethil NeendhiyodumSirkazhi GovindarajanG. Ramanathan
1955Kadhal ParisuNila Vaanile JaalamaayiLakshmi ShankarHemant KumarDubbed from Hindi film Samrat
1955Kadhal ParisuNila Vaanile Megamaayi
Lakshmi ShankarHemant KumarDubbed from Hindi film Samrat
1955Kadhal ParisuInba Kannalan Unnai NaanLakshmi ShankarHemant KumarDubbed from Hindi film Samrat
1955Kadhal ParisuPudhumai Nal AandinileLakshmi ShankarHemant KumarDubbed from Hindi film Samrat
1955Kadhal ParisuUllaasamaayi EllorumeLakshmi ShankarHemant KumarDubbed from Hindi film Samrat
1955Kadhal ParisuAnbe Ulagil VirodhamaayiLakshmi ShankarHemant KumarDubbed from Hindi film Samrat
1955Kanavaney Kankanda DeivamUnnai Kann ThedudheP. SusheelaA. Rama Rao, Hemant Kumar
1956Edhu NijamEdhu NijamSirkazhi Govindarajan & groupMaster VenuAll 6 songs were penned by him
1956SivasakthiT. G. LingappaDubbed from Kannada. All 8 songs were penned by him
1957AmbikapathyMaasila Nilave Nam KaadhalaiT. M. Soundararajan
& P. Bhanumathi		G. Ramanathan
1957Chakravarthi ThirumagalKaadhalenum Solaiyile RadheSirkazhi GovindarajanG. Ramanathan
1957Chakravarthi ThirumagalAada Vaanga AnnatheSirkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki & P. LeelaG. Ramanathan
1957Chakravarthi ThirumagalKannalane VaarungaJikki & groupG. Ramanathan
1957Chakravarthi ThirumagalEllaiyillaadha InbathileSirkazhi Govindarajan & P. LeelaG. Ramanathan
1957Chakravarthi ThirumagalSri Raman Meedhile.. Endhan Ullam Kollai KollaM. L. VasanthakumariG. Ramanathan
1957Pakka ThirudanMaadhava Maasila Ghaana LolaP. LeelaT. M. Ibrahim
1957Pakka ThirudanVannak Kuyil NaaneJikkiT. M. Ibrahim
1957Thangamalai RagasiyamAmudhai Pozhiyum NilaveP. SusheelaT. G. Lingappa13 of the total 14 songs were penned by him.
1958Annaiyin AanaiKanavin Maya LogathileT. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1958Avan AmaranVaan Madhi Nee ArivaayiSirkazhi Govindarajan
& Jikki		T. M. Ibrahim
1958Avan AmaranKanmaniye InnamudheJikkiT. M. Ibrahim
1958Boologa RambaiThaenee Pole Thaedi VaaJikkiC. N. Pandurangan
1958Engal Kudumbam PerisuEnnaalum Kaanaadha AanandameSoolamangalam RajalakshmiT. G. Lingappa
1958Illarame NallaramEnai Aala Vandha RajaJikkiK. G. Moorthi
1958Illarame NallaramNinaikkum Podhe AahaA. M. Rajah & JikkiK. G. Moorthi
1958Sabaash MeenaT. G. LingappaAll 10 songs were penned by him
1958Uthama PuthiranYaaradi Nee MohiniT. M. Soundararajan, Jikki, K. Jamuna Rani & A. P. KomalaG. Ramanathan
1958Uthama PuthiranMannulagellam PonnulagaagaJikki& P. SusheelaG. Ramanathan
1958Engal Kudumbam PerisuEnnaalum Kaanaadha AanandhameSoolamangalam RajalakshmiT. G. Lingappa
1958Sabaash MeenaChithiram PesuthadiT. M. SoundararajanT. G. LingappaAll 10 songs were penned by him
1959Kalyanikku KalyanamNee Anji Nadungkathe doiA. G. Rathnamala & A. P. KomalaG. Ramanathan
1959MaragadhamKunguma Poove Konjum PuraveJ. P. Chandrababu & K. Jamuna RaniS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1959Nalla TheerpuAzhagaana Maaran YaradiP. LeelaS. M. Subbaiah Naidu3 out of 8 songs were penned by him
1959President PanchatcharamChinna Ponnu SirikudhuA. P. Komala & A. G. RathnamalaG. Ramanathan3 out of 9 songs were penned by him
1959Pudhumai PennMaaraadha KaadhalaaleT. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaT. G. Lingappa2 out of 9 songs were penned by him
1959Sabash RamuKalai Ezhil VeesiyeA. M. Rajah & P. SusheelaGhantasala
1959Veerapandiya KattabommanG. RamanathanAll 11 songs were penned by him.
1959Yaanai Valartha VanambadiKanne Vanna PasungkiliyeSirkazhi GovindarajanBr Lakshmanan2 out of 7 songs were penned by him
1960Chavukkadi ChandrakanthaG. RamanathanHe is one among other lyricists. Individual credits not known.
1960Ellorum Innaattu MannarVetri Petra MaamanukkuP. Susheela & K. RaniT. G. Lingappa
1960Kadavulin KuzhandhaiChinna Chinna PooveP. B. Srinivas & P. SusheelaG. Ramanathan2 out of 8 songs penned by him
1960Kalathur KannammaAadaatha Manamum AadutheA. M. Rajah & P. SusheelaR. Sudarsanam
1960Kuzhandhaigal Kanda KudiyarasuT. G. LingappaAll 10 songs were penned by him
1960Petraval Kanda PeruvazhvuAnbe VaadaaP. LeelaBr. Lakshmanan3 out of 11 songs were penned by him
1960Sangili DevanKaadhal Ullam KavarndhaT. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaT. G. Lingappa
1960VidivelliKaaru, Savaari JoruThiruchi Loganathan & JikkiA. M. Rajah
1961ArasilangkumariThaaraa, Avar VaruvaaraaS. JanakiG. Ramanathan
1961Ennai PaarKaadhal Enbadhu Kathai ThaanoK. Jamuna RaniT. G. Lingappa
1961Kaanal NeerAnbaana Enname PaavamaaP. BhanumathiMaster Venu
1961Kaanal NeerO Matha Jegan Matha.. Arul Vizhi Paaraai DaeviP. SusheelaMaster Venu
1961Kaanal NeerManamenum Maaligai MeedhuP. B. Srinivas, K. Jamuna RaniMaster Venu
1961ThirudatheMama Mama Makku MamaP. Suseela & A. L. RaghavanS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1961ThirudatheO Mister BaluJikkiS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1962Deivathin DeivamEn AaruyireP. B. Srinivas & S. JanakiG. Ramanathan
1962Konjum SalangaiBramman Thaalam PodaSoolamangalam Rajalakshmi & JayalakshmiS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1962Konjum SalangaiSingaara Velane DevaS. JanakiS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1962Konjum SalangaiVael Edupome Vetri Vil ThodupomeS. C. Krishnan & GroupS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1962Konjum SalangaiKaadhal Geetham KetkumaaT. M. SoundararajanS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1962Konjum SalangaiNaadaanda Uthamarai Nanmai Pala SeythavaraiT. M. Soundararajan & GroupS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1962Madathipadhi MagalMaanilamel Sila MaanidaralThiruchi LoganathanC. Ramachandra, Hemant KumarAll 7 songs penned by him
1962PattinatharThanga Bommai PolennaiSoolamangalam RajalakshmiG. Ramanathan
1963Chittoor Rani PadminiOho Nila RaaniSirkazhi GovindarajanG. Ramanathan
1963Chittoor Rani PadminiAadal Paadal Kaanum PodheS. JanakiG. Ramanathan
1963Naanum Oru PennYemarach chonnadhu NaanoT. M. SoundararajanR. Sudarsanam
1963Naanum Oru PennYemarach chonnadhu NaanoP. SusheelaR. Sudarsanam
1964ChitrangiIndru Vandha SondhamaT. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaVedha
1964ChitrangiVelodu Vilaiyaadum MurugaiahP. SusheelaVedha
1964ChitrangiNenjinile Ninaivu MugamT. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela & K. JamunaraniVedha
1966Mahakavi KalidasMalarum Vaan NilavumT. M. SoundararajanK. V. Mahadevan9 out of 14 songs were penned by him
1967Bhakta PrahladaDevi Devi ThaayeS. JanakiS. Rajeswara Rao, Rajagopal, Krishnan
1967Bhakta PrahladaHey Jothi SwaroopaP. Susheela & S. JanakiS. Rajeswara Rao, Rajagopal, Krishnan
1980Doorathu Idi MuzhakkamUllamellaam ThallaadutheK. J. Jesuthas & S. JanakiSalil Chowdhury
1980Doorathu Idi MuzhakkamSevvallip PooveS. Janaki & groupSalil Chowdhury
1980Doorathu Idi MuzhakkamJalasa Ho Ho HaiyaS. P. Balasubramanyam & groupSalil Chowdhury
1980Doorathu Idi MuzhakkamMani Vilakkaal AmmaaK. J. JesuthasSalil Chowdhury
1982Kanavugal KarpanaigalVellam Pole Thullum UllangaleS. P. BalasubramaniamGangai Amaran

Death

He died in Chennai on 4 November 1994 due to heart attack.