Vedan | |
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| Birth name | Hirandas Murali |
| Born | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
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| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Hirandas Murali, better known by his stage name Vedan, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala. [1] [2]
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Vedan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Hirandas Murali |
| Born | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Hirandas Murali, better known by his stage name Vedan, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala. [1] [2]
Vedan first gained prominence in June 2020 with the release of his first music video, titled "Voice of the Voiceless", on YouTube. [3] [4] He was of the age 25 then. [5] 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]
Vedan was born in Thrissur, Kerala while his mother hails from Ooty, Tamil Nadu. [5] Vedan grew up in a colony called Swapnabhoomi, near the Thrissur railway station. [3]
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. [8] He later responded to the allegations with an apology. [9]
| Year | Song Title | Film/Album | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Narabali | Nayattu (2021 film) | Lyricist, Singer [10] |
| 2023 | La Vida | KARAM | Lyricist, Singer |
| 2024 | Kuthanthram | Manjummel Boys | Lyricist, Singer |
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