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Quick facts
Intro
Writer and lyricist
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
(Shivamogga)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Kaviraj (Kannada: ಕವಿರಾಜ್) is an Indian lyricist, writer and film director. He is best known for writing lyrics for Kannada films since his debut in 2003 for the film Kariya. He has written lyrics for over 1000 feature film songs and has won many awards including Filmfare Awards South and Suvarna Film Awards. He is considered one of the top lyricists of Kannada cinema in the present times.
Kaviraj debuted as a film director with the 2016 film, Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole.
Awards
- South Indian International Movie Awards
- Best Lyricist for "Gaganave Baagi" – Sanju Weds Geetha (2011)
Mirchi Music Awards South
- Mirchi Music Awards Best Lyricist –
he won 3 times 2009 ,2011 and 2013
- Filmfare Awards South
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Sanju Weds Geetha
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Aptharakshaka (2010)