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Kabilan Vairamuthu

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Kabilan Vairamuthu
கபிலன் வைரமுத்து
Kabilan Vairamuthu
Born (1982-05-29) 29 May 1982 (age 42)
Occupation(s)Writer, activist
Years active2002–present
Spouse(s)Dr.Ramya
(m.2010-present)
ChildrenMettoori (b.2012)
Parent(s)Vairamuthu
Ponmani
RelativesMadhan Karky (Brother)

Kabilan Vairamuthu is a Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu, India. He is an engineering graduate who went on to pursue communication for social change at the School of Journalism, University of Queensland, Australia. After serving as an executive producer for programming and current affairs in the Tamil television industry for three-plus years, Kabilan is now a full-time writer in the Tamil film industry. He is the son of the famous Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu.

Vairamuthu published his first book when he was 18. He is the author of five poetry collections, a short story collection, and three novels. Vairamuthu represented Tamil Nadu at the Sahitya Akademi's Northeastern and Southern Poetry Forum 2014 held in Kochi. During his college days, he founded Makkal Anukka Peravai, a socio-political organization that works to address the self and social issues of the younger generation. The school functioned to re-culture and professionalize the political practices of the state, with the idea to create sensible substance and a feasible platform for young people to actively participate in development politics.

Family

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Vairamuthu is the second son of authors Vairamuthu and Ponmani Vairamuthu. Ponmani, a Tamil scholar, published poetry collections and a novel and worked as a lecturer in Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai for 22 years. Kabilan's elder brother Madhan Karky has a doctorate in sensor networks and is a lyricist.[1] Kabilan's wife Dr. Ramya, is a gynecologist and laproscopic surgeon.[2]

Education and career

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Vairamuthu worked in a software company. After two years he decided to switch to journalism and media. He pursued his Masters in Communication for Social Change in the University of Queensland, Australia.

Vairamuthu was involved in the launch of Puthiya Thalaimurai – a 24-hour news channel and Puthuyugam a GEC all in Tamil.[3] The following were the shows produced so far:

Puthiya Thalaimurai

  • Kalam Irangiyavargal (Anchor and Producer) – a show on young aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Vidai Thedum Vivaathangal (Anchor and Producer) – A focus group on social issues

Puthu Yugam

  • Thiramai Pongum Tamizhagam (Executive Producer) – showcasing interesting talents
  • Gaanamum Kaatchiyum (Executive Producer) – a show which reviews film songs – a first time in television
  • Vina Vidai Vettai (Executive Producer) – A quiz on India

Poetry

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  • Ulagam Yaavayum
  • Endraan Kavingan
  • Manithanaku Aduthavan
  • Kadavulodu Pechuvaarthai
  • Kavithaigal 100

Short Stories

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  • Kathai
  • AmbaraaThooni (2020) – Kabilan Vairamuthu’s second short stories collection. The compilation has stories of past, present, and future.[4]

Novels

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  • Boomerang Bhoomi – based on the historical connection between the South Indian race and the Australian aborigines, the novel is a message against global terrorism. Many research students from reputed universities across the state have chosen this novel for their academic papers.
  • Uyirsol – a true story based on post-natal depression - the book carries a CD which has the theme song for the novel
  • Meinigari - a novel based on making of a reality show in a general entertainment channel.
  • Aagol - A socio political time travel novel on digital feudalism in the backdrop of the criminal tribe act
  • Machiavelli Kaappiyam - a sequel to Aagol, advance neuro technology, deep history of the criminal tribe act & Internet independence are discussed in this sequel.[5]

Filmography

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Screenwriting Projects

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Lyrics

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Independent Song

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  • Yenthiru Anjali Yenthiru
  • Mandhira Kannilae

Documentary

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  • Ilaingargal Ennum Naam[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Vairamuthu,Madhan Karky, Kabilan pen lyrics for Suseendran's film". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Kabilan Vairamuthu ties the knot with Ramya". 6 September 2010.
  3. ^ "An interview of lyricist Kabilan Vairamuthu".
  4. ^ migrator (3 October 2020). "Kabilan Vairamuthu weaves tales around Poolithevan, Vellore Mutiny". www.dtnext.in. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  5. ^ Rajaraman, Kaushik (6 December 2022). "Aagol is a visual experience in textual format: Kabilan Vairamuthu". www.dtnext.in. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Kabilan Vairamuthu excited to be part of Vijay's 'The GOAT'". The Times of India. 2 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Ilaingargal Ennum Naam | Documentary | Full Video | Kabilan Vairamuthu". YouTube. 24 September 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
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