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Blesson Thomas

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Blesson Thomas
At London,Oxford in 2023
At London,Oxford in 2023
Background information
Borniritty, Kerala, India
Genres
Occupations
  • composer
  • Instrumentalist
  • Film director
  • Writer
Websitewww.blessonthomas.com

Blesson Thomas is an Indian music director, film director, music producer and writer. He has composed music for Malayalam films, advertising films and television commercial jingles in different languages.

He started his music career assisting music directors Tony Joseph Pallivathukal and Jubair Muhammed in Kochi. As a music producer, he has collaborated with several music directors in the South Indian music industry. He made his debut as a film score composer in 2024 with the movie L directed by Shoji Sebastian.[1][2]

Early life

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Blesson Thomas, the youngest son of Thomas P.T. and Mini John, was born in Iritty, located in the Kannur district of Kerala, India.He attended the Government Higher Secondary School in Meenangadi, Wayanad, and earned a bachelor's degree in Music from RLV College of Music and Fine Arts in Thripunithura, Kochi. From a very young age, he received training in Carnatic Music and Piano.

Career

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Music

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Blesson Thomas began his career by composing music for television and commercials, amassing nearly a thousand jingles to his credit. The song Pularumbo Thotte from the movie Kundalapuranam, sung by Abhaya Hiranmayi, was a hit.[3] Following this, the song Thattikko Thattare, sung by Sarath Chettan, also captured the hearts of the audience.[4] The song Yaamam from the movie 'L'sung by Najim Arshad was notable

Film Direction

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Blesson expanded his creative endeavors to filmmaking, producing and directing short films on YouTube. His directorial debut, a science fiction short film titled Spyware, won the Best Science Fiction Award at the Alternative Film Festival in Toronto in September 2021, making it the first Indian short film to achieve this accolade.[5] Spyware has also been shortlisted for over 20 international awards. Additionally, he created two prequel short films, Locked in George and Burnt Offering,[6][7] both of which received significant appreciation from audiences.

Films

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Year Film Language Remarks
2021 Peace Malayalam Music Programmer
2020 Vichithram
2023 Abhyuham
2024 L[8] Music Director
2024 Kunddala Puranam[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "ഷോജി സെബാസ്റ്റ്യന്റെ 'എല്‍' വെള്ളിയാഴ്ച തിയേറ്ററുകളിലേക്ക്" [Shoji Sebastian's 'L' hits theaters on Friday]. Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 5 April 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  2. ^ "ആകാംഷയുണർത്തി ഷോജി സെബാസ്റ്റ്യൻ ചിത്രം 'എല്‍'! ടീസർ" [Excited Shoji Sebastian film 'L'! Teaser]. Madhyamam (in Malayalam). 20 August 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  3. ^ "അഭയ ഹിരൺമയിയുടെ സ്വരഭംഗിയിൽ 'കുണ്ഡല പുരാണ'ത്തിലെ പാട്ട്; ശ്രദ്ധേയം" [A song from 'Kundala Puranam' sung by Abhaya Hiranmayi; Remarkable]. Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 1 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  4. ^ "തട്ടിക്കൊ തട്ടാരെ...; വീണ്ടും പാട്ടുമായി 'കുണ്ഡല പുരാണം', ഏറ്റെടുത്ത് പ്രേക്ഷകർ" [Thattikko Thattare;Again with the song 'Kundala Puranam', the audience took over...]. Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  5. ^ Paul, John L. (3 October 2021). "'Spyware,' a short film on cyberworld dangers, bags global recognition". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  6. ^ "അഭയ ഹിരൺമയിയുടെ സ്വരഭംഗിയിൽ 'കുണ്ഡല പുരാണ'ത്തിലെ പാട്ട്; ശ്രദ്ധേയം" [Burnt Offering;A short film with universal story and characters]. Manorama Online (in Malayalam). 4 September 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  7. ^ Ajmal Mk (18 September 2023). "'ദി ബേൺഡ് ഓഫറിങ്': യൂണിവേഴ്സൽ കഥയും കഥാപാത്രങ്ങളുമായി ഒരു ഷോർട്ട് ഫിലിം" [Burnt Offering;An international story telling from Kerala]. One India (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  8. ^ "ആകാംഷയുണർത്തി ഷോജി സെബാസ്റ്റ്യൻ ചിത്രം 'എൽ'; ടീസർ" [L movie teaser out now]. Media One Online (in Malayalam). 19 August 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  9. ^ "First Look Of Santhosh Puthukkunnu Directorial Kundalapuranam Out". News 18. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  10. ^ "അച്ഛൻ–മകൾ സ്നേഹം വരച്ചിട്ട് 'മായാതെൻ താരമേ'; ശ്രദ്ധേയം..." [Mayathen Tharame out now]. Media One Online (in Malayalam). 28 June 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
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