Muhammed Metha

Muhammed Metha (born 5 September 1945) is an Indian Tamil poet and Cinema Song lyricist.

Early life Metha was born in Theni in 1945. He completed an M.A., in Tamil Literature and worked as a Tamil professor at Presidency College, Chennai, for 35 years.

Career He popularised modern poetry (Pudukavithai) in the 1970s and wrote more than 30 books, including novels, short stories, and essays. He also wrote 400 songs for films. He was part of the 'Vanampaadi' literary movement, which aimed to write poems with a Marxist perspective and a global vision.

His debut film as a lyricist was Agaya Gangai in 1982.

Published works

Kaneerpookal (1974) Oorvalam (1977) Manacharagu (1978) Avargalvarukirarkal (1980) Mughathukku Mugham (1981) Nadantha Nadagangal (1982) Kathiiruntha Katru (1982) Oru Vaanam Iru Siragu (1983) Thiruvizhavil Therupadagan (1984) Nandavana Natkal (1985) Idhayathil Natkali (1985) Ennudaya Pothimarangal (1987) Kanavukkuthiraigal (1992) Kamban Kaviarangil (1993) En Pillai Tamil (1994) Ottrai Thikkuchi (1997) Manithanai Thedi (1998) Agahyathukkuadutha Veedu (2004) Mu.Metha Kavithaigal (2007) Kalaigarukku Tamil Endru Pear(2010) Kanavukalin Kaiezhuthu (2016)

Filmography Lyricist

Writer & producer Thendral Varum Theru (1994)

Recognition His awards include the Bharathidasan Award from the state government of Tamil Nadu.