Lyricist Parvathy and Kollywood..

I am Parvathy, born and brought up in Chennai. I took Advanced English as one of my subjects in higher secondary of schooling, and completed under-graduation and post-graduation in English literature from Ethiraj college, Chennai. I also did M.Phil in Mass Communication. Although I studied English literature, I have been interested in Tamil since young. Bharathiyar was a great influence during my growing up years and continues to be one of my inspirations. 

I was an active member of journalist - political commentator Gnani's theatre group 'Pareeksha' for a few years. During that period, I have acted in several plays and short films, and have also dubbed for some short films. I have not been acting since the last few years though. I have been part of many media, having anchored programmes in Podhigai for five years and freelancing as a journalist for few magazines, including 'The Week'.

I brought out my first book of poetry in Tamil, 'Ippadikku Naanum Natpum', when studying. It was inspired by poet Arivumathi's 'Natpukaalam'. I then brought out my second book of poetry, 'Idhu Vaeru Mazhai', in 2010. The foreword for the book was written by ace director AR Murugadoss. I then started trying my luck in films. Vallinam was my first film, and I wrote my first song Nakula, which was picturised on and sung by actor Nakul himself. But Jilla, in which I wrote the superhit song 'Verasa Pogayilae' released first. It was followed by two songs - the superhit 'Kannukkul Pothivaippen' and 'Yaaro Ival' in 'Thirumanam Enum Nikkah'. Then came 'Amarakaaviyam' in which I wrote the beautiful melody 'Edhedho Ennam Vandhu'. I am now writing for 8 films, including KaLam and Kolanji. I am happy about being nominated for 3 songs in the recently concluded Mirchi Music Awards.