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| Origin | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Hirandas Murali better known by his stage name Vedan, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala.[1][2]
Personal life[edit]
Vedan was born in Thrissur, Kerala while his mother hails from Ooty, Tamil Nadu.[3] Vedan grew up in a colony called Swapnabhoomi, near the Thrissur railway station.[4]
Career[edit]
Vedan began his journey in the music/entertainment industry professionally in June 2020 by releasing his first music video, titled "Voice of the Voiceless", on YouTube.[4][5]He was of the age 25 then.[3] 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][8]
Discography[edit]
Controversies[edit]
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.[9] He later responded to the allegations with an apology.[10]
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 "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "All about Manjummel Boys' Kuthanthram song". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 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.