# Bijibal

Bijibal Maniyil is an Indian music composer and playback singer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he has composed for more than 150 feature films, several television commercials and a few documentaries.His work on the movie "KALIYACHAN" earned him the National film award in 2012.

## Career

Bijibal entered the film industry as a composer in 2007, with the satirical drama film Arabikatha directed by Lal Jose.
In 2013, he won the National Film Award for Best Background Score and Kerala State Film Award for the film Kaliyachan. He has also composed for several non-film Malayalam albums including Vasco Da Gama. He has also often composed for short films besides directing the short titled Sundari and also composing its score. He also composed the music for the door-opening and door-closing notification system in Kochi Metro trains which continues to be in use to this date.
The notable feature films for which Bijibal has composed include Arabikatha, Pathemari, Loudspeaker , Munnariyippu, 101 Chodyangal, Vellimoonga, Balyakalasakhi, Maheshinte Prathikaaram, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum, Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu, Aby, Android Kunjappan Version 5.25, Carbon and Vellam: The Essential Drink and Thankam among others.

## Personal life

Bijibal started composing during his college days at St. Albert's College, Ernakulam. He was married to Santhi, who was a dancer by profession. Their marriage was held on 21 June 2002, after a brief relationship and long before Bijibal even entered the film industry. They have two children, Devadutt and Daya. Santhi, who was a post graduate in Bharatanatyam and was doing her research in Mohiniyattam died after a stroke on 29 August 2017, aged just 36. Their children Devadutt and Daya sang for films, and Daya is more popular for singing and appearing in the video of Onam Vannallo, a rhyme made as a part of the Onam festival in 2014.

## Discography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Songs | Score | Notes |
| 2025 | Abhyanthara Kuttavali † | Y | Y | |
| 2025 | Ariku | Y | Y | |
| 2024 | Swargam | Y | Y | |
| 2024 | Manorathangal | Y | Y | |
| 2023 | Charlie's Angel † | Y | Y | |
| 2023 | Aaro † | Y | Y | |
| 2023 | Neelavelicham | Y | Y | |
| 2023 | Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn | N | Y | |
| 2023 | Thankam | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Bharatha Circus | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Vanitha | N | Y | |
| 2022 | Viddikalude Maashu | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Village Cricket Boy | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Lalitham Sundaram | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Aakashathinu Thazhe | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Aquarium | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Four | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Drama Single Shot | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Hawk's Muffin | Y | Y | |
| 2022 | Thirimali | Y | Y | |
| 2021 | Jwaalamukhi | Y | Y | |
| 2021 | Vellam: The Essential Drink | Y | Y | |
| 2021 | Halal Love Story | Y | N | One song only |
| 2021 | Black Coffee | Y | Y | |
| 2021 | Pottakinar | N | Y | |
| 2021 | Varthamanam | N | Y | |
| 2021 | Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya | Y | Y | Remake of Maheshinte Prathikaaram. Telugu debut. First non-Malayalam film. |
| 2021 | Kozhipporu | Y | Y | |
| 2021 | Silencer | N | Y | |
| 2019 | Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | Puzhikkadakan | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | Adhyarathri | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | Vikruthi | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | Aakasha Ganga 2 | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | Kozhipporu | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | Sathyam Paranjaa Vishwasikkuvo | N | Y | |
| 2019 | And the Oscar Goes to | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | March Randaam Vyaazham | N | Y | |
| 2019 | Muhabbathin Kunjabdhulla | N | Y | |
| 2019 | A for Apple | N | Y | |
| 2019 | Subharathri | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | Veyilmarangal | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | Pengalila | N | Y | |
| 2019 | Naan Petta Makan | Y | Y | |
| 2019 | Kalikkoottukkaar | N | Y | |
| 2019 | Swarnna Malsyangal | Y | Y | |
| 2018 | Paviyettante Madhurachooral | N | Y | |
| 2018 | Aanakkallan | N | Y | |
| 2018 | Thanaha | N | Y | |
| 2018 | Shabdam | Y | Y | |
| 2018 | Udalaazham | N | Y | |
| 2018 | Drama | N | Y | |
| 2018 | Chalakkudikkaaran Changathi | Y | Y | |
| 2018 | Mangalyam Thanthunanena | N | Y | |
| 2018 | Oru Kuttanadan Blog | N | Y | |
| 2018 | Uncle | Y | Y | |
| 2018 | Orayiram Kinakkalal | N | Y | |
| 2018 | Carbon | N | Y | |
| 2018 | Kinar | N | Y | |
| 2017 | Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa | N | Y | |
| 2017 | Pashu | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Kadha Paranja Kadha | N | Y | |
| 2017 | Chakkara Maavin Kombathu | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Gandhinagaril Unniyarcha | N | Y | |
| 2017 | Matchbox | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Sherlock Toms | Y | N | |
| 2017 | Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Sarvopari Palakkaran | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Oru Cinemakkaran | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Ramante Edanthottam | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Y | Y | |
| 2017 | Aby | Y | N | |
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Y | Y | 2 songs and score only |
| 2016 | Pinneyum | Y | Y | |
| 2016 | Kuttikalundu Sookshikkuka | Y | Y | |
| 2016 | Ore Mugham | Y | Y | |
| 2016 | Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho | N | Y | |
| 2016 | Shikhamani | N | Y | |
| 2016 | Angane Thanne Nethave Anjettennam Pinnale | N | Y | |
| 2016 | Dhanayathra | N | Y | |
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Y | Y | North American Film Awards 2017; remade in Telugu as Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya |
| 2016 | Leela | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | My God | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | Salt Mango Tree | N | Y | |
| 2015 | Rani Padmini | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | Amar Akbar Anthony | N | Y | |
| 2015 | Pathemari | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | KL.10 | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | Acha Dhin | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | Nee-Na | N | Y | |
| 2015 | She Taxi | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | Nellikka | Y | Y | |
| 2015 | 100 Days of Love | N | Y | |
| 2015 | White Boys | N | Y | |
| 2014 | Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu | N | Y | |
| 2014 | Lal Bahadhur Shasthri | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Varsham | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal | N | Y | |
| 2014 | Tamaar Padaar | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Homely Meals | N | Y | |
| 2014 | Vellimoonga | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Njan | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Munnariyippu | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Vikramadithyan | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Beware of Dogs | Y | N | |
| 2014 | Angry Babies in Love | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | My Life Partner | N | Y | |
| 2014 | Utsaha Committee | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Law Point | N | Y | |
| 2014 | Praise The Lord | N | Y | |
| 2014 | Alice A True Story | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Pakida | Y | Y | |
| 2014 | Balyakalasakhi | N | Y | |
| 2013 | Vedivazhipadu | N | Y | |
| 2013 | Punyalan Agarbattis | Y | Y | |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | Y | Y | |
| 2013 | Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus | Y | Y | |
| 2013 | Blackberry | Y | Y | |
| 2013 | Artist | Y | Y | |
| 2013 | 101 Chodyangal | N | Y | |
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal | Y | Y | Segment - Gowri |
| 2013 | Thank You | Y | Y | |
| 2013 | Vallatha Pahayan | Y | N | |
| 2013 | Red Wine | Y | Y | |
| 2013 | Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | N | Y | |
| 2013 | Romans | N | Y | |
| 2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Kaliyachan | Y | Y | National Film Award for ''Best Background Score'' Kerala State Film Award for ''Best Background Score'' |
| 2012 | Da Thadiya | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Bavuttiyude Namathil | N | Y | |
| 2012 | Jawan of Vellimala | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Trivandrum Lodge | N | Y | |
| 2012 | Husbands in Goa | N | Y | |
| 2012 | Ozhimuri | Y | Y | Kerala State Film Award for ''Best Background Score'' |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | N | Y | |
| 2012 | 22 Female Kottayam | Y | Y | |
| 2012 | Mayamohini | N | Y | |
| 2012 | Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar | N | Y | |
| 2012 | Kunjaliyan | N | Y | |
| 2011 | Venicile Vyaapari | Y | Y | |
| 2011 | Innanu Aa Kalyanam | Y | N | |
| 2011 | Sevens | Y | Y | |
| 2011 | Violin | Y | Y | |
| 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | Y | Y | Asiavison Movie Award for ''Best Music Director'' |
| 2011 | Janapriyan | N | Y | |
| 2011 | Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku | N | Y | |
| 2011 | Nadakame Ulakam | N | Y | |
| 2011 | Arjunan Saakshi | Y | Y | |
| 2011 | Ithu Nammude Katha | N | Y | |
| 2011 | Kudumbasree Travels | Y | Y | |
| 2010 | Marykkundoru Kunjaadu | N | Y | |
| 2010 | Best Actor | Y | Y | |
| 2010 | Apoorvaragam | N | Y | |
| 2009 | Paleri Manikyam | Y | Y | Only Title Song - Paalerum Naadaya |
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe | Y | N | Only Title Song - Kadhayamama |
| 2009 | Swa.Le. | Y | Y | |
| 2009 | Loudspeaker | Y | Y | |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Y | Y | |
| 2009 | Passenger | Y | Y | |
| 2008 | Minnaminnikoottam | Y | Y | |
| 2007 | Nazrani | Y | Y | |
| 2007 | Rock & Roll | N | Y | |
| 2007 | Arabikatha | Y | Y | Mullassery Raju Music Award for ''Best Music Director'' |

## Awards

| Award | Year | Project | Category |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 2022 | Vellam | Best Music Director |
| Kerala State Film Awards | 2018 | Aami | Best Background Music |
| Filmfare Awards South | 2017 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Best Music Director – Malayalam |
| Mirchi Music Awards South | 2017 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Best music director |
| Mirchi Music Awards South | 2017 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Best technical sound mixer |
| Mirchi Music Awards South | 2017 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Song of the year |
| Mirchi Music Awards South | 2017 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Best vocalist male Malayalam |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 2017 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Best Music Director |
| North American Film Awards | 2017 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Best Music Director |
| Kerala State Film Award | 2015 | Pathemari, Nee-Na | Best Background Music |
| Asiavision Awards | 2015 | Pathemari/Kaliyachan | Best Music Director |
| Kerala State Film Award | 2014 | Njaan | Best Background Music |
| Kerala State Film Award | 2013 | Balyakalasakhi | Best Background Score |
| National Film Award | 2012 | Kaliyachan | Best Background Score |
| Kerala State Film Award | 2012 | Kaliyachan, Ozhimuri | Best Background Score |
| Asiavision Awards | 2011 | Salt N' Pepper | Best Music Director |
| Mullassery Raju Music Award | 2007 | Arabikkatha | Best Music Director |