Joe Paul (lyricist)

Joe Paul works in Indian Cinema, primarily Malayalam film industry.https://deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/music/091118/pursuing-a-musical-dream.html as a lyricist. He began his film career in 2015 with the movie 'You Too Brutus'. Loved by music admirers, some of his noteworthy lyrics include 'Parayuvaan" (Ishq), "Madhu Pole", "Neerolam" (Dear Comrade), "Saare", "Podipaarana" and "Nenchinakathu Lalettan" (Queen), https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/mollywood-lyricist-joe-paul-on-why-his-poetry-is-beyond-borders/article30532827.ece etc.
==Early Life and Background==
Joe was born in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Kerala to P. P. Paul and Baby Paul. He grew up in Elamkulam, Kochi. His family loved, admired and appreciated all forms of art and encouraged Joe and his brothers in every way they can. Joe's childhood passion in singing and playing harmonium unveiled opportunities in School/University arts festivals and contemporary music competitions. His interest in music also led him to learn piano, violin and guitar for short stints.
Joe was inspired by his older brother Jibesh who was into writing poetry. It was in High School that Joe started writing poems. Many leading newspapers of the time featured his articles. Joe graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from The College of Horticulture, KAU, Thrissur, and Masters from The University of Minnesota, St. Paul, USA. He pursues his professional career in Human Resources. He is settled in Dallas (TX, USA) with his wife Dhanya and two boys, Samuel and Isaiah.
==Writing Career==
In 2000, Joe composed and wrote ‘Krooshitharoopam’, a devotional, his first-ever song to be recorded. He also composed, wrote, and sang for a few other devotional albums.
 
He made his debut as a lyricist in the Malayalam film industry in 2015 with the song ‘Raavukalil’ (Movie: You Too Brutus). Later in the year 2018, he wrote songs for the movie ‘Queen’. Composed by Jakes Bejoy, all songs that he wrote for ‘Queen’ especially ‘Saare’, ‘Podipaarana’, and ‘Nenchinakathu Lalettan’ were widely accepted by the audience.
In 2019, two of the songs that he wrote; ‘Parayuvaan’ (‘Ishq’) and ‘Madhu Pole’ (‘Dear Comrade’https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/dear-comrade-team-made-it-clear-they-want-to-give-importance-to-art-joe-paul/articleshow/69787095.cms composed by Justin Prabhakaran), both sung by Sid Sriram received tremendous love from the music admirers. They went on to become two of the chartbusters of the year.https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/listsongs.php?l=11172
=== Filmography ===
Year	Song 	Film 	Music Composer 	Singer(s) 	Director 	Notes
2015	Raavukalil 	You Too Brutus 	Roby Abraham 	Madonna Sebastian 	Roopesh Peethambaran	
2015	Mazhamegha 	Rasputin 	Roby Abraham 	Ajay Sathyan, Roby Abraham 	Jinu Daniel 	
2018	Podipaarana 	Queen 	Jakes Bejoy 	Ajaey Shravan, Kesav Vinod, Sunil Kumar 	Dijo Jose Antony 	
2018	Saare 	Queen 	Jakes Bejoy 	Benny Dayal, Kavitha Gopi, Zonobia Safar, Zia Ul Haq, Jakes Bejoy	Dijo Jose Antony 	
2018	Ponnin Kasavittu 	Queen 	Jakes Bejoy 	Neha S Nair 	Dijo Jose Antony 	
2018	Nenchinakathu (Lal Anthem)	Queen 	Jakes Bejoy 	Jakes Bejoy, Dijo Jose Antony 	Dijo Jose Antony 	Co-writer: Sharis Mohammed
2018	Aaraanda (Mech Anthem) 	Queen 	Jakes Bejoy 	Ajaey Shravan, Kesav Vinod, Jakes Bejoy 	Dijo Jose Antony 	Co-writer: Sharis Mohammed
2018	Maayilla Njaan 	Queen 	Jakes Bejoy 	Sruthy Sasidharan 	Dijo Jose Antony 	
2018	Kaathangalaay 	Swaathanthryam Ardharaathriyil	Jakes Bejoy 	Shreekumar Vaakkayil 	Tinu Pappachan 	
2018	Nee Vilagi 	Dha Dha 87 	Leander Lee Marty	Anand Aravindakshan, Sruthy Sasidharan 	Vijay Sri G 	Co-writer: Vijay Sri G
2018	Ini Raave 	Ranam (Detroit Crossing) 	Jakes Bejoy 	Vidhu Pratap 	Nirmal Sahadev 	
2018	Aayudhamedudaa 	Ranam (Detroit Crossing) 	Jakes Bejoy 	Fejo, Jakes Bejoy, Fu Ra, Ajaey Sharavan 	Nirmal Sahadev 	Co-writers: Fejo, Fu Ra
=== Non-feature film songs ===
Year	Song 	Album 	Genre 	Music Composer	Singer(s) 	Director
2016	Veruthe 	Veruthe 	Music Video 	Everafter 	Madonna Sebastian 	Vishnu G Raghav
2017	Madhumozhi 	Madhumozhi 	Music Video 	Appu John 	Najim Arshad 	Arun Bose
2017	Doore Doore 	Harsham 	Short Film 	Syamdas 	Sanoop Kumar 	
2017	Oru Neramariyaathe 	Kadalassu Thoni 	Musical Short Film	Aby Tom Cyriac	Afzal Yusuff, Roopa Revathi 	Shanoob Karuvath
2017	Thenoliyumaay 	Kadalassu Thoni 	Musical Short Film	Aby Tom Cyriac	Afzal Yusuff, Roopa Revathi 	Shanoob Karuvath
2018	Thaadi 	Thaadikkaaran Bro 	Short Film 	Rinaldo Anto 	Rinaldo Anto 	Lino P Thomas
2018	(Voice-over Script) 	Chithrakaavyam 	Short Film 	 	 	Shanoob Karuvath
2018	Silayaanuyirin Chirakil 	Nirvana 	Musical Short Film	Aby Tom Cyriac	Revathy Sampath 	Shanoob Karuvath
2018	Nilaamazha 	Utsaaha Ithihaasam 	Web Series (Zee5) 	Ajmal Hasbulla	Hari Prasad 	Krishand
2018	Ithu Nora 	Oru Mammodeesa Parasyam	Music Video 	John Pius 	John Pius 	John Pius
2018	Karmukile 	December 	Music Video 	Hari Prasad 	Hari Prasad 	
2018	Nerinaaro Peru Paranju 	Unaroo Keralame Uyaraan	Music Video 	Joby Mackolil 	Vidhu Pratap, Zonobia Safar, Joslee	
2019	Arayilu Kuthana (Post-production)	Mundu 	Short Film 	Jaffi J 	Jaffi J 	Navajith Narayanan
== References ==
== External Links ==
* Official website
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