Jassie Gift

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Jassie Gift performing at College of Engineering Chengannur
Background information
Born (1975-11-27) November 27, 1975 (age 49)
Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Music composer
  • playback singer
  • music producer
Years active2002–present
Spouse
Athulya Jayakumar
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(m. 2012)​

Jassie Gift is an Indian cinematic music composer and playback singer. [1] He composes songs and sings for Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He became famous after the release of the song "Lajjavathiye" from the film 4 The People . [2]

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He won the Best Music Director award at The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011. [3] He is credited with popularising Rapping and Hip-hop in Kerala. [4] He is also known for Sanju Weds Geetha (2011), Anniyan (2005) and Myna (2013).

Biography

Hailing from Vithura, Jassie was born to Isaac Gift Israel and Rajamma. [5] [1] He was interested in music from childhood and was highly influenced by western music. He admired Ilayaraja and was a fan of Freddie Mercury. He had lessons in western piano from a young age and started singing and playing the keyboard in local bands. He is a singer and keyboard player of the band Moby Dick.

He entered the film music industry under the guidance of director Jayaraj. Before entering films he composed songs for a couple of albums in Malayalam, including the hit album Soona Soona, and also composed singles. He pioneered the use of reggae fusion music in the Malayalam music industry with the backing roots of Indian ragas. Jassie's first film composition was for the movie Saphalam. His songs written for the movie 4 The People became hits in Kerala, especially "Lajjavathiye", [2] and his music contributed to the success of the film, which became 2004's biggest Malayalam film. [2] The film was later remade in Tamil, and also as Malliswarive in Telugu [6] The song was successful in all languages. [7]

Jassie mixed Indian and western music on the album, Rain Rain Come Again , [7] as well as the music for the Kannada film Hudugaata , and the songs "Eno Onthara", "Mandakiniye" and "Ommomme Heegu". He has worked with many South Indian musicians such as Harris Jayaraj, Devisri Prasad, Yuvan Shankar Raja, and M M Keeravani, and Anirudh Ravichander, and collaborated with many music directors from south India. He composed songs for the movie Sanju Weds Geetha , sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam.

Jassie Gift has a master's degree in Philosophy from University College Thiruvananthapuram, and a PhD in Philosophy from Kannur University on the topic of "The Philosophy of Harmony and Bliss with Reference to Advaita and Buddhism". [8]

Personal life

On 11 September 2012, Jassie married Athulya Jayakumar, who accomplished a PhD in Information Technology/Physics from Kannur University. [9] On 24 December 2021, Jassie Gift has been appointed as chairman of Kerala State Development Corporation for Christian Converts from Scheduled Castes and the Recommended Communities. [10]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultNotesRef.
2004 Vanitha Film Awards Best Music Director 4 the People Won
Asianet Film Awards Popular SongWon
2011 Filmfare Awards — South Best Music Director – Kannada Sanju Weds Geetha Won
Suvarna Film Awards Best Music DirectorWon
The Bangalore TimesWon

Discography

As a composer

YearTitleLanguageNotesRef.
2002BhibatsaHindi
2003 Saphalam Malayalam
The King Maker Leader
2004 4 the People Won Vanitha Film Awards for popular song (Best Music Director), Won Asianet Film Awards for popular song
Rain Rain Come Again Also actor
Yuvasena Teluguremake of 4 the People , also re-used songs
2005DecemberMalayalam
2006 Ashwaroodan
Ennittum
Balram vs. Tharadas
2007 Hudugaata KannadaRe-used songs from 4 the People and Shambhu
Thee Nagar Tamil
SavalTelugu
2008VilayattuTamil
2009 Pattalam
Hatrick Hodi Maga Kannada
Parichaya
2010 Pokkiri Raja Malayalam
3 Char Sau Bees
2011 Sanju Weds Geetha KannadaWon Film fare Award for Best Music Director (Kannada), Won Suvarna Film Awards for best Music Director, Won The Bangalore Times Best Music Director Award
China Town Malayalam
Shyloo KannadaWon Mirchi Music Awards for Best male singer (Ishaan Dev)
Angane Thudangi TeluguMalayalam version composed by Jassie based on soundtrack from this film
Seniors Malayalam
2012 Dev Son of Mudde Gowda Kannada
Nidra Malayalam
Kiladi Kitty Kannada
Naughty Professor Malayalam
Achante Aanmakkal
Galaate Kannada
Myna
2013 D Company MalayalamGuest Composer
Shathru Kannada
Silk Sakkath Hot
2014 Aryan
Masala Republic Malayalam
Hara Kannada
Sivajinagara
2015 Rebel
Male
Luv U Alia
Style Malayalam
2016 Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor
TysonKannada
Kala Bhairava
Crazy Boy
Eera Veyyil Tamil
Dum MalayalamAlso Background Music
ZoomGuest Composer
2017HaiKannada
Chicken KokkachiMalayalamAlso Background Music
Jani Kannada25th Film as Composer
2018 Rajasimha
Prema Baraha Kannada/TamilTamil version is Sollividava
Ivide Ee NagarathilMalayalam
Jeevitham Oru Mukhammoodi
2019Mafi Dona
Trip
2020 3rd Class Kannada
2021ChiriMalayalam
2022Louis
Khaki Pada
2023 Momo in Dubai
O ManaseKannada
Lockdown DiariesTamil
2024Padikkadha Pakkangal
Gowri Kannada
Taj
2025Shanthamee RaathriyilMalayalam
Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal Band version of the song "Annakili" from 4 the People . Rearranged by Ankith Menon
RolexKannada
Flirt

As a singer

Kannada songs

YearSongAlbumSingersComposer
2006"Kode Kode Kobri Mitayi" Suntaragaali Sadhu Kokila
2007"Mandakiniye Née Seedilina Kiliye" Hudugata Jassie Gift, Vasundhara DasJassie Gift
"Stylo Stylo"Jassie Gift, George Peter, Emil, Prasanna


2008"Bangari Yare Nee"GajaJassie Gift, Chaitra H. G. V. Harikrishna
2009"Duniya Ninde Nee Hodimaga" Hatrick Hodi Maga Chetan Sosca, Jassie GiftJassie Gift
Helbide Helbide Birugaali Jassie Gift Arjun Janya
"Jeo Jeenedo" Parichaya Baba Sehgal, Jassie GiftJassie Gift
"Jigi Jigi Jigidu" Alisha Chinai, Blaaze, Jassie GiftJassie Gift
2010"Ravana Seethe Kadda" Sanju Weds Geetha Jassie GiftJassie Gift
2011"Ee Manasinali" Shyloo Jassie Gift, Chaitra H. G.Jassie Gift
"Thuppa Beka Thuppa" Kalla Malla Sulla Jassie Gift, Sunitha Alxe Paul
2012"Naavu Hingene" Munjane Jassie Gift, Oscar S. Narayan
2014"Kariya Kariya Shivajinagara Jassie Gift, Chaitra H. G.Jassie Gift
2015"Nannedeya Pustaka" Male Jassie Gift, Akanksha BadamiJassie Gift
"Marethu Bidu"Jassie Gift, Sharanya
"Bulbul Mathadakilva"Jassie Gift, Supriya Lohith


Malayalam songs

YearSongAlbumSingersComposer
2004"Annakkili" 4 The People Jassie GiftJassie Gift
"Lajjavathiye Ninte"Jassie Gift, Ishaan Dev
"Ninte Mizhimuna"Jassie Gift, Jyotsna
"Kannampothi" Rain Rain Come Again Jassie Gift, Thara Thomas
"Kiss of Death"Jassie Gift, Thara Thomas
"Krishna"Jassie Gift
"Maya Mazhayae"Jassie Gift
"Nillu Nillu"Jassie Gift
"Poovinnullil"Jassie Gift
"Thenmmadikate"Jassie Gift
2005"Pavakali" Makalkku Jassie Gift Ramesh Narayan
"Kadumthudi" December Jassie Gift, Chithra Iyer Jassie Gift
"Niramanam"Jassie Gift
2006
"Thakadhimithom" Arya Jassie Gift Devi Sri Prasad
"Matthaapoo" Balram vs. Tharadas Jassie Gift, Anwar Sadath, Afsal, Rimi Tomy Jassie Gift
"Pada Pedichu" Ennittum Jassie Gift, Jyotsana Jassie Gift
"Kunninte Meethe" Achanurangatha Veedu Jassie Gift Alex Paul
"Pottu Thotta" Palunku Jassie Gift, P.Jayachandhran, Sheela Mani Mohan Sithara
"Ente Saghiye" Nanma Jassie Gift, Sheela Mani
"Anthivarum" Aswaroodan Pushpavanam Kuppusamy, Jose Sagar, Anu Praveen, Roshni, Jassie Gift, Delsy Ninan Jassie Gift
"Azhakaalila"Jassie Gift, , Akhila Anand
"Oru Penkidaavu" Prajapathy Jassie Gift, Sujatha Thej Mervin
"Hey Sathyabhama"LakshmiJassie Gift, Shankar Mahadevan, Manjari Ramana Gogula
2007"Nerathe Kalathethi" Speed Track Jassie Gift, George Peter, Deepak Dev Deepak Dev
2008"Chemban Kaale" Annan Thampi Jassie Gift Rahul Raj
"Attam Bombumayi" One Way Ticket Jassie Gift
"Gokula Paala" Parthan Kanda Paralokam Jassie Gift M.Jayachandhran
2009"Thattum Muttum Thalam" Puthiya Mukham Jassie Gift, Sindhu Rajaram, Deepak Dev Deepak Dev
"Ponalle Minnalle" Robin Hood Jassie GiftM.Jayachandhran
"Bomma Bomma"SambhuGeorge Peter, Jassie Gift, Vipin, Ishaan Dev Jassie Gift
"Ponnambiliye"Jassie Gift
"Samba Salsa" Daddy Cool Anuradha Sriram, Jassie Gift Bijibal
2010
"Pathalle" Ring Tone Jassie Gift, Anitha, Ishaan Dev Ishaan Dev
"Ole ole" In Ghost House Inn Jassie Gift, Anitha Alex Paul
"Manikya Kallin" Pokkiri Raja Jassie Gift, Malathy, AnanthuJassie Gift
2011"Innu Penninnu" China Town Jassie Gift, Manjari, RajalakshmiJassie Gift
"Aaraanu Koottu" Afsal, Pradeep Palluruthy, Jassie Gift
"Mohapattam"Afsal, Jassie Gift, Ranjith, Rijiya
"Ithiri Chakkara Nulli" Seniors Jassie Gift, Imran, Anuradha Sriram
"Kannadachu" Ulakam Chuttum Valiban Jassie GiftMohan Sithara
"Ashwaroodanaya" Manushya Mrugam Jassie GiftSayan Anwar
2012" Pacha Panamkili" Mullamottum Munthiricharum Jassie GiftMohan Sithara
"Thalam Thiruthalam" Naughty Professor Jassie Gift. ManjariJassie Gift
2013"Annorunnal"TeensJassie Gift, P.K Sunil Kumar, Sujesh, Hari, AbhilashViswajith
"Viruthananu"BlackberryJassie Gift, SitharaBijibal
2014"Muthu Penne" Njan steve lopez Jassie GiftShahabaz Aman
"Kanji Massam"Ring MasterVijay Yesudas, Jassie Gift, Nadirsha, Gopi Sundar, Sayanora PhilipGopi Sunder
2015"Uppinu Pokana" Utopiayile rajavu Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Jassie Gift, Rahul R. NathOuseppachan
"Kavalam Kayalil"ATMJassie Gift. Arun AlatAntony John
2016"Kalla Kannaal Karalinakath" Anyarkku Praveshanamilla Jassie Gift. Anjaly SugunanVarun Raghav
"Onnu Randu Moonu"Gold CoinsJassie Gift, ChorusOuseppachan
2017"Theyyamthara"Kadam KathaJassie GiftDeepankuran
"Kalam Poyalun" Masterpiece Jassie Gift Deepak Dev
"Mylanchi"
2018"Mutta Song" Rosapoo Jassie Gift, Antony Daasan sushin shyam
"Thamarapoo" Kuttanadan Marpappa Jassie Gift Rahul Raj
"Peda Glassu" BTech Jassie Gift, Jyotsana Rahul Raj
"Kokka Bonga"Ivide Ee NagarathilJassie GiftJassie Gift
2019"Lonappa" Lonappante Mamodeesa Jassie Gift Alphons Joseph
"Kili Penne" Zam Zam Jassie Gift, Sithara Amit Trivedi
"Mera Naam Shaji" Mera Naam Shaji Jassie Gift, Nadirshah, Suraaj S Vasudev Emil Mohammed
"Muttathe Kombile" Oru Yamandan Premakadha Jassie Gift, Benny Dayal Nadirshah
"Entha Moorye"Oru Desa ViseshamJassie GiftSaroj Unnikrishnan
"Kaavumpuram"UpamaJassie Gift, Subin Kumar
"Kumblanga Kattatharu" My Great Grandfather

Jassie Gift, Shankar, Vishnu Mohansithara, Mithun

Vishnu Mohan Sithara
2020"Edan Thottathin Udayone" Al Mallu Jassie Gift, Akhila Anand, Ranjin Raj Ranjin Raj
"Parakkatte Velichamengum" Uriyadi Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Jassy Gifft Ishaan Dev
"Ponnin Niramulla"KummattikadhaJassie GiftArjun V Akshaya
2021"Poy Maranja Kaalathin" Black Coffee Jassie Gift Bijibal
"Neramaayee"Member Ramesan Onpatham WardJassie Gift kailas Menon
"Kanakam" Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham Jassie GiftYakzan Periera,

Neha Nair

2022"Kannu Kondu Nulli" Prakashan Parakkatte Jassie Gift Shaan Rahaman
"Ottamundu" Vishudha Mejo Jassie Gift, Vaikom Vijayalaksmi Justin Varghees
"Raman Thedum" Oh Meri Lailaa Jassie Gift, Ankit Menon, Shabareesh Varma Ankit Menon
2023"Angu Dhoore"LouisJassie Gift.Jassie Gift
"Daasa" O.Baby Jassie GiftVarun Krishna,Pranav Da
"Parakkum Parava Poley" Otta


Jassie Gift, Alphons Joseph, Yazin Nizar Malathy, Swetha Ashok M. Jayachandran
2024"Panchavarnna Kiliye Kiliye"PattapakalJassie Gift Shaan Rahman
"Appi Appi" Thekku Vadakk Jassie Gift, Sam C.S Sam C.S
"Kannu Randum Chimmathe"1 Princess StreetJassie GiftPrince George
"Valentine Song"
"Vaadaa Vaadaa Nere"Sthanarthi SreekuttanJassie Gift,P S Jayahari,TS Sooryakiran P S Jayahari
2025Nazrani Penkutty Ennu Swantham Punyalan Jassie Gift, Sithara Sam C.S
"Rocket Science" Get Set Baby Jassie Gift
"Moonnilu Moothon Prince" Prince and Family Jassie Gift, Sanal Dev, Sruthy Sivadas, Dakshina Indu Mithun, Chinmayi Kiranlal, Shreys Rupesh, Akash AjaySanal Dev
"Marghazhiye"Shanthamee RathriyilVarsha Renjith , Jassie GiftJassie Gift
"Pub Crawling"Jassie Gift, Akhila Anand, Suraaj S Vasudev, Beenu M Balakrishnan, Raazi, Saranya Nair, Satheesh Karthik, Suresh Kalyani, Sajjin Jayaraj
"Thazhekattuthala"Jassie Gift,Vijeesh Lal, Ramyath Raman
"Antham Vittoru Paachilu Kandaa" Machante Maalakha Jassie Gift,Chorus Ouseppachan

Tamil songs

YearSongAlbumSingersComposer
2004"Undan Vizhimunai" 4 Students Jassie Gift, GangaJassie Gift
"Lajjavathiye"Jassie GiftJassie Gift
"Annakilli"Jassie GiftJassie Gift
"Lajjavathiye" (English Version)Jassie GiftJassie Gift
2005"Ketta Kodukkira Boomi" Sandakozhi Chinmayie, Ganga, Jassie Gift, Sujatha Yuvan Shankar Raja
"Istanbul Rajakumari" Mazhai KalpanaDevi Sri Prasad
"Andang Kaka" Anniyan KK, Shreya Ghoshal, Saindhavi Harris Jayaraj
"Gundu Manga Thoppukkulle" Sachein Jassie Gift, Malathi Laksman Devi Sri Prasad
2006"Freeya Vudu" Aaru Vadivelu, Grace KarunasDevi Sri Prasad
"Unna Petha Aatha" Kedi Jassie Gift, Suchitra Yuvan Shankar Raja
"Veyilodu Vilaiyadi" Veyil Kailash Kher, Jassie Gift, Tippu, Prasanna Ragavendar G V Prakash Kumar
"Kiliye Kiliye" Something Something Unakum Yenakum Jassie Gift, Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad
2007"Sevvanam Selaikatti" Mozhi Jassie Gift Vidyasagar
2008"Ramana Porandhalum" Sadhu Miranda Jassie Gift, Vineetha Deepak Dev
"Are Are Shambo" Alibhabha Jassie Gift Vidhyasagar
"Kanchi Paanai" Vellithirai ChithraG. V. Prakash Kumar
2009"Kaatu Puli Adichi" Peranmai Jassie Gift, Kay Kay Vidhyasagar
"Ishqbarara" Pattalam Jassie Gift
"O Sexy Mama" Yaavarum Nalam Anuradha SriramShankar-Ehsaan-Loy
2010"Anbillama Karanchadhu" Mandhira Punnagai Jassie Gift Vidhyasagar
2011"Badham Pazham Pondra" Ayudha Porattam Jassie Gift, MadhumithaNandhan Raj
2012"Annakkiliye" Kai Thunindavan Jassie Gift, Anitha Shaiq Ishaan Dev
2014"Kerala Poloru" Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane Jassie Gift, S. S. Kumaran, Kalyani Menon S. S. Kumaran
2018"Peela Peela" Thaanaa Serndha Koottam Nakash Aziz, Jassie Gift, Mali Anirudh Ravichander
"Karakudi Ilavarasi En Nenja" Kalakalappu 2 Jassie Gift, Sudharshan Ashok Hiphop Tamizha

Telugu songs

YearSongAlbumSingersComposer
2004"Malleswarive" Yuvasena Ishaan Dev Jassie Gift
"Vonee Vesukunna" Yuvasena Jassie Gift, Smitha
"Ye Dikkuna Nuvvunna" Yuvasena Jassie Gift
"Tension Odhu Mama"AaruJassie Gift, Grace Karunas, M. L. R. Devi Sri Prasad
2005"Kodikoora Silugani" Andarivadu Jassie Gift, Malathy Lakshman Devi Sri Prasad
"Adire Adire" Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana Jassie Gift, Kalpana
"Kandi Chenukada" Naa Alludu Kandhi Chenu Kada
"Kondakaki" Aparichithudu Jassie Gift, K K, Sujatha Mohan Harris Jayaraj
"Gala Gala" Chatrapathi K. S. Chithra, Jassie Gift, NeerippalM. M. Keeravani
"Pathmavathi" Adirindayya Chandram Jassie Gift M. M. Srilekha
2006"Nuvvasalu Nachale" Ashok Jassie Gift, K. S. ChitraMani Sharma
"Bulligownu" Ranam Jassie Gift
"Ammadi Alladi" Vallabha Jassie GiftYuvan Shankar Raja
"Ossa Re" Happy Jassie Gift, Suchitra, Yuvan Shankar Raja (Rap vocals)
"College Papala" Vikramarkudu K.S.Chithra, Jassie GiftM. M. Keeravani
"Rabasa Rabasa"Yuvakulu

Jassie Gift, Malathi

J.A Sundar
Seema ChintakayaluJassie Gift, Vidya
"Vasthava Vasthava" Rakhi Jassie Gift, M. M. SrilekhaDevi Sri Prasad
2007"Korameenu" Raju Bhai Jassie Gift Sundar C. Babu
2008Pavu Takkuva Tommidi Nachavule Jassie Gift Shekar Chandra
2009"Anaganagaga" Magadheera Jassie Gift, Sunidhi Chauhan M. M. Keeravani
2011"Nath Nath Badrinath" Badrinath Jassie Gift, Sunidhi Chauhan M. M. Keeravani
2012"Osey Osey" Julayi Jassie Gift Devi Sri Prasad
2014"Nuvvante Naaku Chala Ishtame" Heart Attack Jassie Gift Anup Rubens
"Yerra Yerra Cheera" Current Theega Jassie Gift, KamalajaAchu
2019"Falaknuma Mama" Falaknuma Das Jassie Gift Vivek Sagar
2022"Rama Rama" Sehari Jassie Gift Prashanth R Vihari
"Chiguraaku Chilakala""Ninne Chusthu"Jassie GiftRaman Rathod
2023"What to Do" Samajavaragamana Jassie Gift Gopi Sunder
"Swaasa Meedha Dhyaasa" Keedaa Cola Jassie Gift Vivek Sagar
"Money Money" Sound Party Jassie GiftMadeen
2025"Soori Ori Soori "Krishna LeelaJassie Gift Bheems Ceciroleo
"Chaduvu Ledu " Little Hearts Jassie GiftSinjith Yerramilli [11]

Filmography

YearTitleRole
2004 Rain Rain Come Again Jerry
2019 Oru Caribbean Udayippu [12]

Controversy

On March 2024, while Gift and his band crew was performing on St. Peter’s College, Kolenchery, the principal snatched mic and announced "there was technical error in the show". [13] She later said, the band was allowed to perform only because it was promised Gift would be the only one singing while chorus was singing with him. Following this, Gift left the stage and the next day, the students of the college were protesting in front of principal’s cabin. [14] [15]

References

  1. 1 2 "A real gift". The Hindu . 9 February 2004. Archived from the original on 14 April 2004. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 "Gift of music". The Hindu . 5 August 2005. Archived from the original on 19 October 2008. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  3. ↑ "The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011". The Times of India . 21 June 2012. Archived from the original on 10 December 2012.
  4. ↑ "Rapper’s delight". 3 April 2019.
  5. ↑ "Jassie Gift bereaved". The New Indian Express . 10 April 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Jassie in Tollywood!". Sify . 20 September 2007. Archived from the original on 2 January 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  7. 1 2 "Jassie Gift reveals secrets". The Indian Express . 14 March 2009. Archived from the original on 16 March 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
  8. ↑ "Jassie Gift, singer and music composer". The New Indian Express . 16 May 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  9. ↑ Kandukuri, Divya (9 September 2013). "Singing the same song". The New Indian Express . Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "ജാസി ഗിഫ്റ്റ് പരിവര്‍ത്തിത ക്രൈസ്തവ വികസന കോര്‍പറേഷന്‍ ചെയര്‍മാന്‍". Deshabhimani (in Malayalam). Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  11. ↑ "'Chaduvu Ledu' from Little Hearts captures the shenanigans of carefree student life". Cinema Express. 27 August 2025. Archived from the original on 9 September 2025. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  12. ↑ "ഒരു കരീബിയന്‍ ഉഡായിപ്പ്' പുതിയ പോസ്റ്ററെത്തി". Samayam. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  13. ↑ "Jassie Gift's performance interrupted by college principal; sparks controversy". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  14. ↑ "'Do not insult an artist like this': Musician Jassie Gift leaves show after college principal takes away mic". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  15. ↑ "Principal snatches mic from Jassie Gift's hand during college event, singer storms off stage". english.mathrubhumi.com. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
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