Ouseppachan
Indian film composer
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| Field | Value |
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| name | Ouseppachan |
| background | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
| birth_name | Mechery Louis Ouseppachan |
| birth_date | |
| origin | Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| instrument | Violin |
| genre | |
| occupation | |
| years_active | 1978–present |
| :: |
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Mechery Louis Ouseppachan (born 13 September 1955), known mononymously as Ouseppachan, is an Indian film composer and singer who primarily works in Malayalam films. He is a recipient of National Film Award, Filmfare Award and Kerala State Film Awards for his numerous film soundtrack albums and background scores.
Early life
Ouseppachan was born to Mathiri Paliakkara and Louis of the Mechery house on 13 September 1955 in Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Career
He started his music career as violinist in some music troupes including Voice of Trichur. Later he got the chance to be the violinist in concerts of renowned playback singer Madhuri. He later became the violinist under music director Paravoor Devarajan master.
His first work in the film industry was the film Eenam, for which he set the background score. He also composed additional background music for the film Aaravam (1979) in which he also played the role of a fiddle player, however Kathodu Kathoram (1985), directed by Bharathan is considered as his debut. Ouseppachan's work was noted for the film and three songs from the film became super hits. These songs were noted also for the immense use of violin. This may be attributed to the facts that Ousephachan himself is a violinist and that the protagonist of the film played by Mammootty is also a violinist.
Ousephachan then went on to compose music for over 200 films. He also composed songs for the non-commercial Hindi film Freaky Chakra, directed by V.K. Prakash and background scores for various other Hindi films, notably directed by Priyadarshan. His non-film songs include popular albums like Onapoothalam, Vasanthageetangal and many Christian devotional songs. Aside from music direction, he had taken up a spot as a judge for Asianet's Idea Star Singer 2008 and also as a judge for Kairali TV's Gandharva Sangeetham 2012.
Selected discography
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| Year | Title | Language | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Aaravam | Malayalam | Debut Film. Background score only. |
| 1983 | Eenam | Malayalam | Background score only. |
| 1985 | Kathodu Kathoram | Malayalam | Debut film as music director for songs. |
| 1986 | Chilambu | Malayalam | |
| Pranamam | Malayalam | ||
| Veendum | Malayalam | ||
| 1987 | Neelakkurinji Poothappol | Malayalam | Background score only |
| Venmegha Hamsangal | Malayalam | ||
| January Oru Orma | Malayalam | ||
| Kathakku Pinnil | Malayalam | ||
| Ponnu | Malayalam | ||
| Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam | Malayalam | Winner Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director | |
| 1988 | Mrithyunjayam | Malayalam | |
| Oru Muthassi Katha | Malayalam | ||
| Dinarathrangal | Malayalam | ||
| Orkkappurathu | Malayalam | Background score only | |
| Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Malayalam | ||
| Witness | Malayalam | ||
| Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu | Malayalam | ||
| Vicharana | Malayalam | ||
| 1989 | Alicinte Anveshanam | Malayalam | Background score only |
| Varnam | Malayalam | ||
| Vandanam | Malayalam | ||
| Bhadrachitta | Malayalam | ||
| Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Malayalam | ||
| Mahayanam | Malayalam | ||
| 1990 | Smrithikal | Malayalam | |
| Purappadu | Malayalam | ||
| No.20 Madras Mail | Malayalam | ||
| Akkare Akkare Akkare | Malayalam | ||
| Thoovalsparsham | Malayalam | ||
| 1991 | Sundarikakka | Malayalam | Background Score only |
| Ulladakkam | Malayalam | ||
| Aavanikunnile Kinnaripookkal | Malayalam | ||
| Pookkalam Varavayi | Malayalam | ||
| Mookkilyarajyathu | Malayalam | ||
| 1992 | Ennodishtam Koodamo | Malayalam | Background Score only |
| Aayushkalam | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Aacharyan | Malayalam | |
| Varam | Malayalam | ||
| Bhoomigeetham | Malayalam | ||
| Akashadoothu | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Nandini Oppol | Malayalam | |
| Sagaram Sakshi | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Adukkalakaryam | Malayalam | ||
| Njan Kodeeshwaran | Malayalam | ||
| Gamanam | Malayalam | ||
| 1995 | Anna | Malayalam | |
| Arabia | Malayalam | ||
| Sargavasantham | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Mercara | Malayalam | |
| Akashathekkoru Kilivathil | Malayalam | ||
| Dilliwala Rajakumaran | Malayalam | ||
| Madamma | Malayalam | ||
| 1997 | Suvarna Simhaasanam | Malayalam | |
| Lelam | Malayalam | ||
| Aniyathi Pravu | Malayalam | ||
| 1998 | Kattathoru Penpoov | Malayalam | Background Score only |
| Sundarakilladi | Malayalam | ||
| Meenathil Thalikettu | Malayalam | ||
| Sooryaputhran | Malayalam | ||
| Harikrishnans | Malayalam | ||
| 1999 | Janani | Malayalam | |
| Vazhunnor | Malayalam | ||
| Njangal Santhushtaranu | Malayalam | ||
| Megham | Malayalam | ||
| Olympiyan Anthony Adam | Malayalam | ||
| Chandamama | Malayalam | ||
| 2000 | Life Is Beautiful | Malayalam | |
| Darling Darling | Malayalam | ||
| 2001 | Swarnachirakumay | Malayalam | |
| Meghasandesam | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Ee Parakkum Thalika | Malayalam | ||
| 2002 | Director Bhadrans Assistant Film | Malayalam | |
| Vincent John Film | Malayalam | ||
| Mazhathullikkilukkam | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Kai Ethum Doorathu | Malayalam | ||
| 2003 | Mullavalliyum Thenmavum | Malayalam | |
| Kasthooriman | Malayalam | ||
| Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Malayalam | ||
| Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam | Malayalam | ||
| Valathott Thirinjal Nalamathe Veed | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Varum Varunnu Vannu | Malayalam | ||
| Freaky Chakra | English | ||
| 2004 | Greetings | Malayalam | Background Score only |
| Sasneham Sumithra | Malayalam | ||
| Vismayathumbathu | Malayalam | ||
| Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku | Malayalam | ||
| Vajram | Malayalam | ||
| Made In USA | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Thekkekkara Superfast | Malayalam | ||
| 2005 | Naran | Malayalam | Background Score Only |
| Udayananu Tharam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Deepangal Sakshi | Malayalam | ||
| Thaskaraveeran | Malayalam | ||
| Police | Malayalam | ||
| Udayon | Malayalam | ||
| Kadha | Malayalam | ||
| 2006 | Chakkaramuthu | Malayalam | Background Score Only |
| Vargam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Speed Track | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Vadakkumnathan | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Lion | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Oruvan | Malayalam | ||
| Moonnamathoral | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Heart Beats | Malayalam | Background Score Only |
| Bharathan Effect | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Inspector Garud | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Nivedyam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Janmam | Malayalam | ||
| Abraham & Lincoln | Malayalam | ||
| Changathipoocha | Malayalam | ||
| Pranayakalam | Malayalam | ||
| July 4 | Malayalam | ||
| Ore Kadal | Malayalam | Winner | |
| Nazrani | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2008 | Parunthu | Malayalam | Background Score Only |
| Calcutta News | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Magic Lamp | Malayalam | ||
| College Kumaran | Malayalam | ||
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe | Malayalam | Background Score Only |
| Makante Achan | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Banaras | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Moz & Cat | Malayalam | ||
| Angel John | Malayalam | ||
| Hailesa | Malayalam | ||
| 2010 | Body Guard | Malayalam | |
| Aagathan | Malayalam | ||
| Black Stallion | Malayalam | ||
| Shikkar | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Pranchiyettan and The Saint | Malayalam | ||
| Bumm Bumm Bole | Hindi | Background Score Only | |
| Khatta Meetha | Hindi | Background Score Only | |
| Aakrosh | Hindi | Background Score Only | |
| 2011 | Dam 999 | English |
| | Kalikaalam | Malayalam | | | | Three Kings | Malayalam | | | | London Dreams | Malayalam | | | | Bangkok Summer | Malayalam | | | | Aidondla Aidu | Kannada | | | | Karmayogi | Malayalam | | | | 2012 | Fathers Day | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | Thiruvambadi Thampan | Malayalam | | | | Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | Hindi | Background Score Only | | | Arike | Malayalam | | | | DYSP Shankunni Uncle | Malayalam | | | | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Malayalam | | | | Parudeesa | Malayalam | | | | 2013 | Ith Pathiramanal | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | Dolls | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | | Musafir | Malayalam | | | | Mazhaneerthullikal | Malayalam | | | | Green Apple | Malayalam | | | | Nadan | Malayalam | Winner | | | 2014 | Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | Odum Raja Aadum Raani | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | | Entethallatha Karanathal | Malayalam | | | | No Parking | Malayalam | | | | Karanavar | Malayalam | | | | Garbhasreemaan | Malayalam | | | | Shutter | Marathi | Background Score Only | | | 2015 | Once upon a time there was a kallan | Malayalam | | | Appavum Veenjum | Malayalam | | | | Nirnnayakam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | | Utopiayile Rajavu | Malayalam | | | | Kanal | Malayalam | | | | 2016 | John Honay | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | The Last Days | Malayalam | | | | Kadalas Pookkal | Malayalam | | | | Jalam | Malayalam | | | | Ayaal Jeevichiripundu | Malayalam | | | | Shyam | Malayalam | | | | 2017 | Gold Coins | Malayalam | | | Minnaminungu | Malayalam | | | | Aakasha Mittayee | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | | 2018 | *Kavadiyum Vithum * | Malayalam | | | *Kuthira Powen * | Malayalam | | | | *Oru Kuprasidha Payyan * | Malayalam | | | | *Panchavarnathatha * | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | | Hey Jude | Malayalam | | | | Ennaalum Sarath..? | Malayalam | | | | 2019 | Evidey | Malayalam | | | 12 c | Malayalam | | | | 2020 | Maddy Engira Madavan | Tamil | | | *Thai Nilam * | Tamil | | | | Oru Rathri Oru Pakal | Malayalam | | | | 2021 | Vaanku | Malayalam | | | Ellam Sheriyakum | Malayalam | Actor also | | | 2022 | Autorickshawkarante Bharya | Malayalam | | | 2023 | Pappachan Olivilanu | Malayalam | | | *Akkuvinte Padachon * | Malayalam | Background Score Only | | | Route No:17 | Tamil | | | | Signal Man | Kannada | | | | 2024 | Ithuvare | Malayalam | | | Manorathangal | Malayalam | Web Series | | | 2025 | Besty | Malayalam | | | Machante Maalakha | Malayalam | | | | | Malayalam | | | ::
Awards
- 2007 – Best Music Direction: Ore Kadal
- 1987 – Best Music Director: Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
- 2007 – Best Background Music: Ore Kadal
- 2013 – Best Music Director: Nadan
References
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