K. G. Jayan
K. G. Jayan (21 November 1934 – 16 April 2024) was an Indian Carnatic singer, musician, and music director from Kerala. Known for his devotional songs, Jayan composed more than 1,000 songs for Tamil and Malayalam films. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2019, the fourth highest civilian award in India.
K. G. Jayan | |
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K. G. Jayan with his brother K. G. Vijayan | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 21 November 1934 Kottayam, Travancore, British India |
| Died | 16 April 2024 (aged 89) Tripunithura, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Carnatic music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1943–2024 |
| Labels | HMV |
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