Jayanth Kaikini
Writing · Lyricist · Story · Musical
Born Jan 24, 1954 · Gokarna, Karnataka
Active 2003–present
Jayanth Kaikini is a poet, short story writer, playwright, columnist in Kannada and a lyricist in Kannada cinema. He has so far published six anthologies of short stories, four books of poetry, three plays and a collection of essays.
Filmography
Daali — LyricistLegacy — LyricistSapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A (2023) — LyricistKirik Party (2016) — LyricistMungaru Male (2006) — LyricistOnce Upon a Time in Jamaligudda (2022) — Lyricist1st Rank Raju (2015) — LyricistAnkahi Kahaniya (2021) — StoryKendasampige (2015) — LyricistPancharangi (2010) — J.K SirManasaare (2009) — LyricistChingari (2012) — MusicalACT-1978 (2020) — LyricistGaalipata 2 (2022) — LyricistTribble Riding (2022) — DialogueChigurida Kanasu (2003) — ScreenplayPanchatantra (2019) — LyricistKhushi Khushiyagi (2015) — LyricistMaleyali Jotheyali (2009) — LyricistMaduve Mane (2011) — LyricistGopilola (2024) — LyricistPoorvapara (2004) — ScreenplayZamana (2010) — Lyricist