Vilayil Faseela
Vilayil Faseela | |
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Birth name | Vilayil Valsala |
Born | Thalassery, Kerala, India |
Died | 12 August 2023 |
Genres | Mappila songs |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1974–2023 |
Vilayil Faseela (born Vilayil Valsala; 1959/1960 – 12 August 2023) [1] was an Indian Mappila songs singer from Kerala.[2] With a career spanning over four decades, Faseela sang more than 5000 songs in this genre. Hailing from Vilayil in Ernad, Malappuram district, Kerala, Faseela began her journey into Mappila songs in the early 1970s when she was still in the fifth standard. The late 1980s stood out as a golden period for Faseela. Faseela's collaborations with singer V. M. Kutty were widely appreciated. She converted to Islam and changed her name from Valsala to Faseela Mohammedali after marriage.[3][4] Faseela died in Calicut, Kerala on 12 August 2023, at the age of 63.[5]
Career & Life
She is the daughter of Kelan and Cherupennu, born as Valsala was born in Vilayil in Cheekode panchayat of Eranad taluk of Malappuram district. Her husband, late TK Muhammadali, has three children named Fayad, Ali, and Fahima. She sang many hit songs. Kirikiri Cheripummal Ananjulla Putunari, Amina Bivikomana Mon, on the night of Hajj, I saw the Kaaba Kinaw, Makkah became Rajati. The main songs are Muthilum Mutholi, Kudaliniyakari Vannore Khalbs Ventu Pukanjore, Tokaloka Karana Mutholi, Samad Daktenente Ane Madapoo, Kanniril Mungi, Mani Manchal, and others.[6] [7]
Awards
- Lifetime Achievement Award instituted by Kerala Mapila Kala Academy
References
- ^ https://www.mathrubhumi.com/in-depth/interviews/vilayil-faseela-passed-away-renowned-mappilappattu-singer-vilayil-faseela-interview-1.8814472
- ^ "Mappilapattu' singers to be honoured". The Hindu. 23 August 2008. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
- ^ "Mapila art forms get a boost". The Hindu. 8 April 2005. Archived from the original on 11 February 2006. Retrieved 15 August 2009.
- ^ https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2023/Aug/12/noted-mappilapattu-singer-vilayil-faseela-dies-at-63-in-kerala-2604597.html
- ^ "Vilayil Faseela, most distinctive voice in Mappilapattu, dies". The Hindu. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/mappilappaattu-singer-vilayil-faseela-passed-1191283
- ^ https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2023/Aug/13/keralas-mappilapattu-singer-faseela-no-more-2604715.html
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