K. J. Joy | |
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| Birth name | K. J. Joy |
| Also known as | Joy |
| Born | 14 June 1946 Trichur, Cochin, India |
| Died | 15 January 2024 (aged 77) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Carnatic music, Hindistani classical, Malayalam music, world music |
| Occupation | Music director |
| Instrument(s) | Accordion, Musical keyboard, Violin |
| Years active | 1975–1994 |
K. J. Joy (14 June 1946 – 15 January 2024) was an Indian composer who was music director for the Malayalam film industry. He composed music for 71 films.[1] He began his career as music director in 1974, after many years as an accordion recording artist for various music directors, primarily his mentor MS Viswanathan, who encouraged him to try his hand as a music director after realizing his potential. His first film was Love Letter in 1975.[2]
K. J. Joy died in Chennai on 15 January 2024, at the age of 77.[3]