Mu. Metha

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. == See also ==