Gafoor Kolathur
Gafoor Kolathur is a multilingual lyricist and music arranger who has made a mark in the music industry with his exceptional skills in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam. He recently showcased his talent with a fantastic Urdu Gazal in the Malayalam movie "Abhyuham."
Biography
Gafoor Kolathur was born on 17 April 1996 in Kolathur, Kerala, India, to Saidali and Khadheeja. He grew up in a Malayali family with two elder brothers, Abdul Rahoof and Abdul Shukkoor, and two younger brothers, Munavvar and Jouher, and a little sister named Jumana Fathima. Gafoor's father was a madrasa teacher who had a 35-year career, and his grandfather's father was an independent warrior.
Gafoor started his education at ALP school in Kolathur in 2001, and then moved to NHS Kolathur in 2007. He completed his high school and higher secondary education at Sabeel ul Hidaya Islamic College affiliated to Darul Huda Islamic University. Gafoor obtained expertise in Islamic contemporary studies and language from there.
After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Calicut, Gafoor became a certified lecturer from World Learning and National Geographic Academy. He took the "Blended ELTeach Programme" which provides English teachers the opportunity to develop classroom English and modern methods of teaching to offer more communicative practice for their students. The course was designed by National Geographic-Cengage Publishing, with training of trainers and management by World Learning in 2019. In 2022, Gafoor became a creative consultant of this programme and trained many teachers from various parts of India.
Early Life And Education
Gafoor Kolathur was born on 17 April 1996 in Kolathur , kerela India to Saidali and khadheeja, a Malayali couple from malappuram, Kerala. Gafoor has two elder brothers, Abdul rahoof, abdul shukkoor, and two younger brothers Munavvar and jouher and a little sister jumana fathima.His father, originally from Kerala, worked in as a madrasa Teacher, including a 35-year career . His grand father’s father was an independent warrior….. he joined the ALP school, Kolathur , in 2001, subsequently moving to up moved to NHS Kolathur(2007). He spent his high school and higher secondary school in Sabeel ul Hidaya islamic college affiliated to Darul Huda islamic university. And Obviously obtained the Islamic contemporary studies and language expertises from there.
Gafoor graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from, University of Calicut , After obtaining this he became the certified lecturer from world learning and national geographic academy. This course was named” Blended ELTeach programme” it provides English teachers the opportunity to develop classroom English and modern
methods of teaching in order to offer more communicative practice for their students. The course was designed by National Geographic-Cengage Publishing, with training of trainers and management by World Learning in 2019. In 2022 he became a creative consultant of this programme and trained many of the teacher from various part of India.
Achievements
Gafoor Kolathur is a multilingual lyricist and music arranger who has made a mark in the music industry with his exceptional skills in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, and Malayalam. He recently showcased his talent with a fantastic Urdu Gazal in the Malayalam movie "Abhyuham."
Apart from his musical talent, Gafoor owns a production and artist management company called "Fantamark," which aims to bring a unique blend of traditional and modern music to the forefront.
Gafoor's journey as a multilingual lyricist and music arranger has been nothing short of inspiring. He has broken barriers and bridged cultures through his music, captivating audiences in India and beyond. His unique creative genius has redefined the music scene, making him one of the most sought-after talents in the industry.
In summary, Gafoor Kolathur is a maestro whose lyrics have mesmerized audiences in multiple languages, and his musical journey is a perfect blend of tradition and modernity.
Famous Works
Urdu Gazal in the Malayalam movie "Abhyuham" Lyrics for a Qawwali song for music director Gopi Sunder Christmas song in Spanish Theme song for IUML Platinum Jubilee by National MYL Youth League Committee in Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Founder of music band "Marzi Live Essentials" Owner of production and artist management company "Fantamark"
