KJ Joy

K. J. Joy (14 June 1946 – 15 January 2024) was an Indian composer who was music director for the Malayalam film industry. He composed music for 71 films. He began his career as music director in 1975, after many years as an accordion recording artist for various music directors, primarily his mentor MS Viswanathan, who encouraged him to try his hand as a music director after realizing his potential. His first film was Love Letter in 1975.

K. J. Joy died in Chennai on 15 January 2024, at the age of 77.

Selected hit songs

Year Song Film Lyricst Rendered 1979 En Swaram Anupallavi Bichu Thirumala KJ Yesudas 1979 Ore Raaga Pallavi Anupallavi Bichu Thirumala KJ Yesudas, S Janaki 1978 Akkare Ikkare Ninnal Itha Oru Theeram Yusufali Kechery KJ Yesudas 1980 Kasthoori Maanmizhi Manushya Mrugam Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan KJ Yesudas 1980 Kurumozhi Pappu Bichu Thirumala KJ Yesudas, S Janaki 1978 Oo Neeyente Jeevanil Madaalasa Yusufali Kechery KJ Yesudas 1980 Swarnameeninte Sarpam Bichu Thirumala KJ Yesudas, SP Balasubrahmanyam, P Susheela, Vani Jayaram 1981 Laavanya Devathayalle Karimpoocha Poovachal Khader KJ Yesudas 1977 Ee Jeevithamoru Paaravaaram Ivanente Priyaputhran Mankombu Gopalakrishnan KJ Yesudas 1980 Thechippoove Mizhithurakku Hridhayam Paadunnu Yusufali Kechery KJ Yesudas, S Janaki1984 Koodaram Vediyumee Kurisuyudham Poovachal Khadar KJ Yesudas