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Mu. Metha
Poet

Mu. Metha

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Modern Tamil poetry and film lyrics

Kaneerpookal · Thendral Varum Theru

Born
5 September 1945
Birthplace
Periyakulam

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Mu. Metha

Mu. Metha is an Indian Tamil poet and lyricist. His writing includes poetry collections, fiction and songs for cinema.

Early life

Tamil studies

Born in Theni, he completed a master’s degree in Tamil literature.

Career

  1. 1970s

    Modern poetry

    Became associated with the development of Pudukavithai.

  2. 1982

    Film lyrics

    Entered cinema as lyricist for Agaya Gangai.

Selected work

Kaneerpookal

An early poetry collection.

Thendral Varum Theru

Worked as a writer and producer.

Beyond work

Teaching

Taught Tamil at Presidency College in Chennai over a long academic career.

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