Hirandas Murali, better known by his stage name Vedan, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala.[1][2]
Vedan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Hirandas Murali |
| Born | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Career
editVedan first gained prominence in June 2020 with the release of his first music video, titled "Voice of the Voiceless", on YouTube.[3][4] He was of the age 25 then.[5] In the same year, he released his second music video titled "Bhoomi Njan Vazhunidam".[6] In 2024, Vedan collaborated with Sushin Shyam in the movie Manjummel Boys, where he wrote the lyrics for the track "Kuthanthram".[7]
Personal life
editVedan was born in Thrissur, Kerala while his mother hails from Ooty, Tamil Nadu.[5] Vedan grew up in a colony called Swapnabhoomi, near the Thrissur railway station.[3]
In 2021, Vedan was accused of sexual misconduct by a few women via a post that was shared on a Facebook page as part of the MeToo movement.[8] He later responded to the allegations with an apology.[9]
Discography
editAs Playback singer
edit| Year | Song Title | Film/Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Narabali | Nayattu (2021 film) | Lyricist, Singer[10] |
| 2023 | La Vida | KARAM | Lyricist, Singer |
| 2024 | Kuthanthram | Manjummel Boys | Lyricist, Singer |
References
edit- ^ "Vedan is a huge hit at Kochi Music Foundation hip hop festival". Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Double edged word". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Meet Vedan, whose Malayalam anti-caste rap song is a hit". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Malayalam rapper Vedan's songs of the hunted". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ a b "I am my own inspiration: How Malayalam rapper Vedan became the 'Voice of the Voiceless'". Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "The earth where I reign, day by day turns into hell; Hunter again with sharp words". Madhyamam. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Sushin Shyam collaborates with Vedan for Manjummel Boys first single". Archived from the original on 24 March 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Malayalam rapper Vedan, known for anti-caste songs, accused of sexual misconduct". The Week. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Rapper Vedan apologises for 'lapses in conduct'". Times Of India. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "'നായാട്ടി'ലെ വേടന്റെ 'നരബലി' പാട്ട്; 'നായാട്ടിന് നരബലിയിരനീ ഞാൻ' ശ്രദ്ധേയമാകുന്നു". Times of India Samayam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 19 April 2021.
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