# Poovachal Khader

Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was Kaattuvithachavan (1973) but his first released movie was Chuzhi (1973). His last movie was Mothathi Kozhappa (2023).

## Biography

Khader was born on Christmas day in 1948, in a village named Poovachal in the present-day Thiruvananthapuram district. His original name is Muhammed Abdul Khader. His parents are Aboobacker Pillai and Rabiyathul Adabiya Beevi. Chuzhi released in 1973 under the musical direction of M. S. Baburaj was the first movie released after Poovachal Khader entered the industry as a lyricist and was proud of having written lyrics for more than 900 songs in the Malayalam film industry. He, along with Bichu Thirumala, dominated the Malayalam film industry for more than a decade. Peter Reuben, A. T. Ummer, Shyam, K. V. Mahadevan, G. Devarajan, K. Raghavan, M. K. Arjunan, Raveendran, Johnson, MG Radhakrishnan, Gangai Amaran, Raghu Kumar, Jerry Amaldev, Ilayaraja and Shankar–Ganesh have set tunes to his lyrics whereby his works have been musically voiced by vocal maestros like K. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam, S. Janaki, K. S. Chithra, P. Susheela, P. Madhuri, Unni Menon and Lathika. In 2006, Khader received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award.
Khader died from a heart attack on 22 June 2021, at the age of 72. He also had tested positive for COVID-19 and was undergoing treatment for it at the time of death. He also suffered from numerous comorbidities. He was buried with full state honours at the Juma Masjid in his birthplace. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

## Complete Discography

| Year | Movie | Musician |
| 1973 | Kattuvithachavan | Peter Rueben |
| 1973 | Chuzhi | M. S. Baburaj |
| 1973 | Kavitha | K Raghavan |
| 1975 | Criminals (Kayangal) | M. S. Baburaj |
| 1975 | Utsavam | A. T. Ummer |
| 1977 | Sooryakanthi | Jaya Vijaya |
| 1978 | Iniyaval Urangatte | MK Arjunan |
| 1978 | Kadalkkaakkakal | A. T. Ummer |
| 1979 | Aadipaapam | Shyam |
| 1979 | Choola | Raveendran |
| 1979 | Iniyaathra | Shyam |
| 1979 | Kaayalum Kayarum | KV Mahadevan |
| 1979 | Lillyppookkal | Kottayam Joy |
| 1979 | Maanavadharmam | G Devarajan |
| 1979 | Ottapettavar | Shyam |
| 1979 | Pathinaalam Raavu | K Raghavan |
| 1979 | Thakara | MG Radhakrishnan |
| 1979 | Thuramukham | MK Arjunan |
| 1980 | Aarohanam | Shyam |
| 1980 | Chaamaram | MG Radhakrishnan,Raveendran |
| 1980 | Lorry | M. S. Viswanathan |
| 1980 | Malankaattu | K Raghavan |
| 1980 | Oru Varsham Oru Maasam | Raveendran |
| 1980 | Prakadanam | G Devarajan |
| 1980 | Sishirathil Oru Vasantham | Shyam |
| 1981 | Agniyudham | A. T. Ummer |
| 1981 | Attimari | KJ Joy |
| 1981 | Greeshmajwaala | A. T. Ummer |
| 1981 | Ithaa Oru Dhikkaari | A. T. Ummer |
| 1981 | Kalopaasana | K Raghavan |
| 1981 | Karimpoocha | KJ Joy |
| 1981 | Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan Pilla | G Devarajan |
| 1981 | Oothikkaachiya Ponnu | MK Arjunan |
| 1981 | Pinneyum Pookkunna Kaadu | Shyam |
| 1981 | Poochasanyaasi | KJ Yesudas |
| 1981 | Swapnaraagam | Raveendran |
| 1981 | Thira | K Raghavan |
| 1981 | Urukku Mushtikal | Shyam |
| 1981 | Veliyettam | MK Arjunan |
| 1981 | Veshangal | Shyam |
| 1981 | Visham | Raghu Kumar |
| 1982 | Aa Raathri | Ilayaraja |
| 1982 | Aarambham | Shankar–Ganesh,AT Ummer,Shyam,KJ Joy |
| 1982 | Aattakkalam | Shyam |
| 1982 | Anuraagakkodathi | A. T. Ummer |
| 1982 | Beedikkunjamma | A. T. Ummer |
| 1982 | Chilanthivala | Guna Singh |
| 1982 | Deepa | Raghu Kumar |
| 1982 | Ente Sathrukkal (Porattam) | M. K. Arjunan |
| 1982 | Enthino Pookkunna Pookkal | Shyam |
| 1982 | Football | Johnson |
| 1982 | Ivan Oru Simham | AT Ummer |
| 1982 | Jambulingam | M. K. Arjunan |
| 1982 | Kaaliyamarddanam | KJ Joy |
| 1982 | Kaliman Prathimakal | M. K. Arjunan |
| 1982 | Kallimullu | Mohammed Subair |
| 1982 | Kanmanikkorumma (Ushnabhoomi) | Shyam |
| 1982 | Kayam | M. K. Arjunan |
| 1982 | Maruppacha | AT Ummer |
| 1982 | Mazhu | Shyam |
| 1982 | Naagamadathu Thampuraatti | M. K. Arjunan |
| 1982 | Naalathe Sandhya (Malayorangalil Chuvappu) | M. K. Arjunan |
| 1982 | Novemberinte Nashtam | MG Radhakrishnan,KC Varghese |
| 1982 | Paalangal | Johnson |
| 1982 | Pooviriyum Pulari | Jerry Amaldev |
| 1982 | Postmortem | KJ Joy |
| 1982 | Premaabhishekam | Gangai Amaran |
| 1982 | Raagadeepam | Ilayaraja |
| 1982 | Saravarsham | Shyam |
| 1982 | Sree Ayyappanum Vaavarum | AT Ummer |
| 1982 | Thadaakam | AT Ummer |
| 1982 | Theeraatha Bandhangal | K Raghavan |
| 1982 | Thuranna Jail | Johnson |
| 1982 | Vidhichathum Kothichathum (Kasthoori) | Raveendran |
| 1983 | Aashrayam | MB Sreenivasan |
| 1983 | Aattakkalaasham | Raveendran |
| 1983 | Arabikkadal | M. K. Arjunan |
| 1983 | Asthi | G Devarajan |
| 1983 | Asthram | Shyam |
| 1983 | Belt Mathai | Raveendran |
| 1983 | Deepaaradhana | AT Ummer |
| 1983 | Ee Yugam | AT Ummer |
| 1983 | Eettappuli | G Devarajan |
| 1983 | Ente Kadha | AT Ummer |
| 1983 | Gurudakshina | KJ Joy |
| 1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Gangai Amaran |
| 1983 | Himavaahini | G Devarajan |
| 1983 | Justice Raja | Gangai Amaran |
| 1983 | Kaathirunna Divasam | PS Divakar |
| 1983 | Kaikeyi | MS Viswanathan |
| 1983 | Kodunkaattu | KJ Joy |
| 1983 | Mazhakkaalamegham | Rangan |
| 1983 | Mazhanilaavu | Raveendran |
| 1983 | Mortuary | KJ Joy |
| 1983 | Onnu Chirikkoo | Johnson |
| 1983 | Oru Mukham Pala Mukham | AT Ummer |
| 1983 | Paalam | AT Ummer |
| 1983 | Passport | KJ Joy |
| 1983 | Ponthooval | Raghu Kumar |
| 1983 | Prathijnja | Ben Surendran |
| 1983 | Rathilayam | AT Ummer,MG Radhakrishnan |
| 1983 | Samrambham | KJ Joy |
| 1983 | Snehabandham | Gangai Amaran |
| 1983 | Thaavalam | Johnson |
| 1983 | Yudham | Shankar–Ganesh |
| 1984 | Aagraham | AT Ummer |
| 1984 | Alakadalinnakkare | Gangai Amaran |
| 1984 | Amme Naaraayana | AT Ummer |
| 1984 | Anthichuvappu | AT Ummer |
| 1984 | Ariyaatha Veedhikal | MS Viswanathan |
| 1984 | Attahaasam (Tharunyam) | MG Radhakrishnan |
| 1984 | Bullet | Guna Singh |
| 1984 | Chakkarayumma | Shyam |
| 1984 | Chandragirikkotta | Sathyam |
| 1984 | Ente Upaasana | Johnson |
| 1984 | Idavelaykku Shesham | Raveendran |
| 1984 | Inakkili | Shyam |
| 1984 | Ivide Ingane | Shyam |
| 1984 | Ivide Thudangunnu | Johnson |
| 1984 | Jeevitham | Gangai Amaran |
| 1984 | Kadamattathachan | AT Ummer |
| 1984 | Karimbu | Shyam |
| 1984 | Kodathi | Shyam |
| 1984 | Kooduthedunna Parava | AT Ummer |
| 1984 | Krishna Guruvaayoorappa | V Dakshinamoorthy |
| 1984 | Kurishuyudham | KJ Joy |
| 1984 | Makale Maappu Tharoo | MK Arjunan |
| 1984 | Manassariyaathe | Raghu Kumar |
| 1984 | Manasse Ninakku Mangalam | Raveendran |
| 1984 | Minimol Vathikkaanil | MS Viswanathan |
| 1984 | Mynaakam | Raveendran |
| 1984 | NH 47 | Shyam |
| 1984 | Niraparaadhi | Shankar–Ganesh |
| 1984 | Oru Thettinte Kadha | AT Ummer |
| 1984 | Paavam Krooran | AT Ummer |
| 1984 | Piriyilla Naam | KV Mahadevan |
| 1984 | Sandarbham | Johnson |
| 1984 | Swanthamevide Bandhamevide | Johnson |
| 1984 | Theere Pratheekshikkathe | AT Ummer |
| 1984 | Thirakal | Shankar–Ganesh |
| 1984 | Umaanilayam | Shyam |
| 1985 | Aa Neram Alpa Dooram | Johnson |
| 1985 | Akkacheede Kunjuvava | Johnson |
| 1985 | Ambada Njaane | MK Arjunan |
| 1985 | Aram+Aram=Kinnaram | Raghu Kumar |
| 1985 | Archana Aaradhana | Shyam |
| 1985 | Chillukottaram | AT Ummer |
| 1985 | Choodaatha Pookkal | KJ Joy |
| 1985 | Chorakku Chora | Guna Singh |
| 1985 | Ee Shabdam Innathe Shabdam | Shyam |
| 1985 | Ee Thalamura Ingana | G Devarajan |
| 1985 | Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram | Shyam |
| 1985 | Ente Ponnumol | Shankar–Ganesh |
| 1985 | Ezhumuthal Onpathuvare | KJ Joy |
| 1985 | Iniyum Kadha Thudarum | Shyam |
| 1985 | Jeevante Jeevan | Shyam |
| 1985 | Kaattuthee | G Devarajan |
| 1985 | Kadha Ithuvare | Johnson |
| 1985 | Kanakachilanka Kilungikilungi | KJ Yesudas |
| 1985 | Maanyamahaajanangale | Shyam |
| 1985 | Madhuvidhu Theerum Munpe | KJ Joy |
| 1985 | Makan Ente Makan | Johnson |
| 1985 | Mounanombaram | Johnson |
| 1985 | Muhoortham 11:30 | Shyam |
| 1985 | Nirakoottu | Shyam |
| 1985 | Njaan Piranna Naattil | AT Ummer |
| 1985 | Nullinovikkaathe | Rajamani |
| 1985 | Onathumbikkoroonjal | AT Ummer |
| 1985 | Onningu Vannenkil | Shyam |
| 1985 | Orikkal Oridathu | Raveendran |
| 1985 | Ormikkaan Omanikkaan | Raveendran |
| 1985 | Oru Kudakkeezhil | Johnson |
| 1985 | Parannuyaraan | Jerry Amaldev |
| 1985 | Prathikaarajwaala | Ilayaraja |
| 1985 | Priye Priyadarshini | KV Mahadevan |
| 1985 | Puzhayozhukum Vazhi | Raveendran |
| 1985 | Randum Randum Anchu | Shankar–Ganesh |
| 1985 | Shaantham Bheekaram | Shyam |
| 1985 | Shathru | AT Ummer |
| 1985 | Soundaryappinakkam | Rajasenan |
| 1985 | Telephonil Thodaruthu | Raveendran |
| 1985 | Thammil Thammil | Raveendran |
| 1985 | Ushasse Unaroo | Kannur Rajan |
| 1985 | Uyarthezhunelpu | AT Ummer |
| 1985 | Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki | Shyam |
| 1985 | Vasanthasena | Shyam |
| 1986 | Aalorungi Arangorungi | Jerry Amaldev |
| 1986 | Aarundivide Chodikkaan | AT Ummer |
| 1986 | Ariyaatha Bandham | MS Viswanathan |
| 1986 | Atham Chithira Chothi | Shyam |
| 1986 | Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum | Shyam |
| 1986 | Bhagavaan | MS Viswanathan |
| 1986 | Chila Nimishangalil | Rajasenan |
| 1986 | Ente Shabdam | AT Ummer |
| 1986 | Ice Cream | Johnson |
| 1986 | Karinaagam | AT Ummer |
| 1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vaakku | Shyam |
| 1986 | Love Birds (Oru Vettayude Kadha) | G Devarajan |
| 1986 | Moonnu maasangalku Munpu | Shyam |
| 1986 | Onnu Randu Moonnu | Rajasenan |
| 1986 | Padayani | AT Ummer |
| 1986 | Pournami Raathriyil | Raveendran |
| 1986 | Priyamvadakkoru Pranayageetham | MS Viswanathan |
| 1986 | Railway Cross | AT Ummer |
| 1986 | Shyaama | Raghu Kumar |
| 1986 | Somayaagam | Shyam |
| 1986 | Thaalavattam | Raghu Kumar,Rajamani |
| 1987 | Aadyaraathrikkumumbu (Irupatham Noottandu) | G Devarajan |
| 1987 | Aankiliyude Thaarattu | Shyam |
| 1987 | Athinumappuram | Johnson |
| 1987 | Avalude Kadha | AT Ummer |
| 1987 | Cheppu | Raghu Kumar |
| 1987 | Dheeran | AT Ummer |
| 1987 | Four Plus Four | Guna Singh |
| 1987 | Ithente Neethi | Johnson |
| 1987 | Ivare Sookshikkuka | Guna Singh |
| 1987 | Jaithrayaathra | Shyam |
| 1987 | Jungle Boy | SP Venkitesh |
| 1987 | Kaalaraathri | AT Ummer |
| 1987 | Kalathinte Shabdam | SP Venkitesh |
| 1987 | Kurukkan Raajaavaayi | AT Ummer |
| 1987 | Mangalyachaarthu (Thennale Ninneyum Thedi) | KV Mahadevan |
| 1987 | Nee Allengil Njan | AT Ummer |
| 1987 | Oru Sindoorapottinte Ormakku | Shyam |
| 1987 | Samarppanam | Vijay Anand |
| 1987 | Swaralayam | KV Mahadevan |
| 1987 | Veendum Lisa | Raghu Kumar |
| 1987 | Verukal Thedi | Sathyam |
| 1988 | Abkaari | Shyam |
| 1988 | Agnichirakulla Thumpi | Shyam |
| 1988 | Bheekaran | G Devarajan |
| 1988 | Chaaravalayam | SP Venkitesh |
| 1988 | Inquilabinte Puthri | AT Ummer |
| 1988 | Ithaa Oru Penkutti | AT Ummer |
| 1988 | Janmaantharam | SP Venkitesh |
| 1988 | Karate Girls | Shankar–Ganesh |
| 1988 | Maanasaputhri | Guna Singh |
| 1988 | Mrigashaalayil | Rajan Nagendra |
| 1988 | Mrithyunjayam | Ouseppachan |
| 1988 | Onninu Purake Mattonnu | Kannur Rajan |
| 1988 | Oru Swapnam Pole | Raveendran |
| 1988 | Prathikaaram | Chakravarthy |
| 1988 | Production No 1 | Rajamani |
| 1988 | Rahasyam Paramarahasyam | SP Venkitesh |
| 1988 | Samhaaram | Chakravarthy |
| 1988 | Vida Parayaan Maathram | MK Arjunan |
| 1989 | Ancharakkulla Vandi | Navas |
| 1989 | Aval Oru Sindhu | Rajamani |
| 1989 | Chakkikkotha Chankaran | Shankar–Ganesh |
| 1989 | Dasaratham | Johnson |
| 1989 | Jeevitham Oru Raagam | Rajamani |
| 1989 | Kalpana House | Anu Malik |
| 1989 | Lal Americayil | Johnson |
| 1989 | Lillyppookkal Chuvannappol | Cochin Alex |
| 1989 | Mizhiyorangalil | Gangai Amaran |
| 1989 | Monchulla raavu (Samhara Thaandavam) | AT Ummer |
| 1989 | My Dear Rosy | Rajamani |
| 1989 | New Year | Shyam |
| 1989 | Praayapoorthiyaayavarku Maathram | AT Ummer |
| 1989 | Prabhaatham Chuvanna Theruvil | AT Ummer |
| 1989 | Puthiya Karukkal | SP Venkitesh |
| 1989 | Rathi | Navas |
| 1989 | Suprabhaatham | AT Ummer |
| 1989 | Varnatheru (Radham) | Johnson |
| 1990 | 101 Raavukal | Jerry Amaldev |
| 1990 | Aadithaalam | AT Ummer |
| 1990 | Aalasyam | AT Ummer |
| 1990 | Avalkkoru janmam koodi | AT Ummer |
| 1990 | Avasaanathe Raathri | Rathnasoori |
| 1990 | Beauty Palace | MK Arjunan |
| 1990 | Chuvanna Kannukal | Jerry Amaldev |
| 1990 | Chuvappunaada | SP Venkitesh |
| 1990 | Eenam Thettaatha Kaattaaru (Kaattile Pennu) | Navas |
| 1990 | Enquiry | Rajamani |
| 1990 | Guest House | AT Ummer |
| 1990 | Iyer The Great | MS Viswanathan |
| 1990 | Judgement | SP Venkitesh |
| 1990 | Kadannalkkoodu | Kannur Rajan |
| 1990 | Mindaapoochakku Kalyanam (Ellaam Angayude Ishtam) | Raveendran |
| 1990 | Mouna Daham | SP Venkitesh |
| 1990 | Niyamam Enthucheyyum | Johnson |
| 1990 | Paadatha Veenayum Paadum | Raveendran |
| 1990 | Raagaveena | Kannur Rajan |
| 1990 | Raajavaazhcha | Johnson |
| 1990 | Shesham Screenil | Jeevan Prakash |
| 1990 | Sthreekku Vendi Sthree | MS Viswanathan |
| 1990 | Sunday 7 PM | Johnson |
| 1990 | Veena Meettiya Vilangukal | Shyam |
| 1990 | Wait a minute | Krishnathej |
| 1991 | Inapraavukal | Ram Lakshman |
| 1991 | Kaadambari | Manoharan |
| 1991 | Kadhaanaayika | SP Venkitesh |
| 1991 | Miss Stella | Raveendran |
| 1991 | Mookkilla Raajyathu | Ouseppachan |
| 1991 | Naagam | Raghu Kumar,SP Venkitesh |
| 1991 | Nagarathil Kallanmar | Manoharan |
| 1991 | Orutharam Randutharam Moonnutharam | SP Venkitesh |
| 1991 | Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu | Guna Singh |
| 1991 | Premolhsavam | Raveendran |
| 1991 | Teenage Love | Vasudevan |
| 1991 | Vashyam | AT Ummer |
| 1991 | Veendum Oru Aadyaraathri | Navas |
| 1992 | Annu Good Friday | Sivan |
| 1992 | Annu Muthal Innu Vare | Ravi Yogendran |
| 1992 | Ente Tuition Teacher | Raveendran |
| 1992 | Maanthrikacheppu | Johnson |
| 1992 | Mayangunna Manassukal | Krishnathej |
| 1992 | Omanikkaanoru Shishiram | TK Moorthi |
| 1992 | Pramaanikal | AT Ummer |
| 1992 | Rishi | SP Venkitesh |
| 1992 | Start Immediately | Krishnathej |
| 1993 | Neelachithrangalkethire (Thiraseelakku Pinnil) | MG Radhakrishnan |
| 1994 | Avalude Janmam | AT Ummer |
| 1994 | Gandheevam | AT Ummer |
| 1995 | Pushpamangala | Manoharan |
| 1995 | Sundarimaare Sookshikkuka | AT Ummer |
| 1996 | Elam | G Devarajan |
| 1996 | Sangamasandhya | Chandrabose |
| 1999 | Devi I.P.S | Kumar Ganesh |
| 2000 | Indulekha | Samji Aaraattupuzha |
| 2000 | Monisha Ente Monalisa | T Rajendar |
| 2000 | Neelathadaakatthile Nizhalppakshikal | Aji Sharas |
| 2001 | Aayilyam Naalil | Raveendran,Kaithapram |
| 2001 | Ee Raavil | SP Venkitesh |
| 2001 | Malaramban | SP Venkitesh |
| 2001 | Swargavaathil | Darsan Raman |
| 2002 | Jagapoga | MG Radhakrishnan |
| 2002 | Level Cross | SP Venkitesh |
| 2002 | Naarmadippudava | M Jayachandran |
| 2005 | Mounam Sammatham (1990) | Ilayaraja |
| 2006 | Pathaaka | Thej Mervin |
| 2009 | Parayaan Marannathu | Arun Siddharth |
| 2010 | Naaleyaanu Thaalimangalam | Jayesh Stephen,Nawas Rahman |
| 2011 | Meghamalhar (Album) | Damodar Narayanan |