Remembering K.G. Jayan: A Legend of Carnatic Music and Malayalam Cinema
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | K.G. Jayan |
| Date of Birth | November 21, 1934 |
| Place of Birth | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Date of Death | Recently |
| Place of Death | Thripunitura, Kerala |
| Age at Death | 90 years |
| Cause of Death | Age-related ailments |
| Profession | Carnatic musician and composer |
| Notable Duo | Jaya-Vijaya (with twin brother K.G. Vijayan) |
| Total Compositions | Over 1,000 |
| Gurus | Raman Bhagavathar, Mavelikara Radhakrishna Iyer, Alathur Brothers, Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, M. Balamuralikrishna |
| Education | Swathi Thirunal College of Music, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Course | Ganabhooshanam |
| Film Contributions | Bhoomiyile Malakhamar, Dharmasastha, Nirakudam, Sneham, Theruvugeetham, Padhapooja, Shanmughapriya, Pappathi |
| Brother's Death | K.G. Vijayan passed away in 1988 |