Vedan (rapper)

Hirandas Murali better known by his stage name Vedan, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala.[1][2]

Vedan
OriginThrissur, Kerala, India
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active2020–present

Career

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]

Personal life

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]

Discography

As Playback singer
Year Song Title Film/Album Notes
2021NarabaliNayattu (2021 film)Lyricist, Singer[10]
2023 La Vida KARAM Lyricist, Singer
2024KuthanthramManjummel BoysLyricist, Singer

References
  1. "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.
  2. "Double edged word". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  3. "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.
  4. "Malayalam rapper Vedan's songs of the hunted". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  5. "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.
  6. "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.
  7. "Sushin Shyam collaborates with Vedan for Manjummel Boys first single". Archived from the original on 24 March 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  8. "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.
  9. "Rapper Vedan apologises for 'lapses in conduct'". Times Of India. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  10. "'നായാട്ടി'ലെ വേടന്‍റെ 'നരബലി' പാട്ട്; 'നായാട്ടിന് നരബലിയിരനീ ഞാൻ' ശ്രദ്ധേയമാകുന്നു". Times of India Samayam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 19 April 2021.


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