# Zero Babu

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name         = Zero Babu
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| image        =
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| birth_name   = K J Babu
| birth_date   = {{Birth date|1939|12|28|df=y}}
| birth_place  = [Kochi](/source/Kochi), Kerala, India
| death_date   = {{Death date and age|2020|10|21|1939|12|28|df=y}}
| instrument   = Vocals
| genre        = [Playback singing](/source/Playback_singer), [Carnatic music](/source/Carnatic_music)
| occupation   = Singer
| years_active = 1964–1982
| label        = Audiotracs
| website      = 
}}
'''K. J. Mohammed Babu''' (28 December 1939 – 21 October 2020), also known as '''Zero Babu''', was an Indian film singer, actor and music composer who was active in [Malayalam cinema](/source/Malayalam_cinema) during the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=1733|title = Zero Babu}}</ref> He was a theater artist turned movie actor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Zero%20Babu-7674 |title=Zero Babu:Profile and Biography, Malayalam Movie Singer Zero Babu latest Photo Gallery &#124; Video Gallery, Malayalam Movie Singer Zero Babu, Zero Babu Filimography, Zero Babu Films and Cinemas, Zero Babu Awards and Nominations |access-date=14 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814125949/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Zero%20Babu-7674 |archive-date=14 August 2014 }}</ref> His debut film song was for ''Kudumbini'' in 1964 at the age of 18.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/kudumbini-1964/article1577245.ece|title = Kudumbini 1964|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 28 March 2011|last1 = Vijayakumar|first1 = B.}}</ref>  In [P. J. Antony](/source/P._J._Antony)’s play, K. J. Babu played the role of a man who is fed up with life owing to the cotton gambling game that prevailed in the past. ''Open Zero'' was the name of the game. Ever since he acted the role and performed a song called ''Open Zero'', he was known as Zero Babu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/zero-babu.html|title=All you want to know about #ZeroBabu|access-date=14 August 2014|archive-date=14 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814142210/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/zero-babu.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He also composed few songs including ''Nakshathrangal Chimmum'' from the 1983 film Marakkilorikkalum, ''Manavaattippennorungi'' from 1982 movie Kurukkante Kalyaanam. He was a recipient of the [Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award](/source/Kerala_Sangeetha_Nataka_Akademi_Award)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralaculture.org/light-music/467 |title=Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Light Music |publisher=Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala|access-date=26 February 2023}}</ref> and also sung in nearly 90 films and various plays. He has sung more than 300 movie songs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2020/10/22/singer-and-actor-zero-babu-passes-away.html|title=Singer and actor Zero Babu passes away}}</ref>

==Personal life==
He was married to Athikka and has four children, Sooraj, Sulfikar, Deepa and Sabitha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article98352.ece?service=print|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815041202/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article98352.ece?service=print|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 August 2014|title=Reminiscences of Zero Babu}}</ref> He died on 21 October 2020 due to age-related illness. He was 80.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.marunadanmalayalee.com/more/obituary/zero-babu-passes-away-208985|title=പിന്നണി ഗായകൻ സീറോ ബാബു അന്തരിച്ചു; അന്ത്യം വാർധക്യ സഹജമായ രോഗങ്ങളെ തുടർന്ന് സ്വകാര്യ}}</ref> His funeral held at [Ernakulam](/source/Ernakulam) North Thottathumpadi Juma Masjid on Thursday at 11 am.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=417737|title = Singer and actor Zero Babu passes away}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===As an actor===
* Maadatharuvi (1967)
* ''[Kaboolivala](/source/Kabooliwala)'' (1993)

===As a music composer===
* Ponnonathumbikalum Ponveyilum ...	Kurukkante Kalyaanam	1982
* Anuragame En Jeevanilunaroo ...	Kurukkante Kalyaanam	1982
* Manavaattippennorungi ...	Kurukkante Kalyaanam	1982
* En manassil [F] ...	Marakkilorikkalum	1983
* En manassil [M] ...	Marakkilorikkalum	1983
* Nakshathrangal chimmum ...	Marakkilorikkalum	1983

===As a singer===
* Kanninu Kanninu ...	Kudumbini	1964
* Mundoppaadatu Koythinu ...	Bhoomiyile Maalakha	1965
* Aakaashathambalamuttathu (duet with [S. Janaki](/source/S._Janaki) and [Bangalore Latha](/source/Bangalore_Latha) ...	[Bhoomiyile Malakha](/source/Bhoomiyile_Malakha)	1965
* Kaivittupoya ...	Bhoomiyile Maalakha	1965
* Pattiniyaal Pallaykkullil ...	Jeevithayaathra	1965
* Vandikkaran Beeran ...	[Porter Kunjali](/source/Porter_Kunjali)	1965
* Kalyaanam Kalyaanam ...	Station Master	1966
* Kumbalam Nattu ...	Postman	1967
* Maanathekku ...	Karutha Raathrikal	1967
* Paampine Pedichu ...	NGO	1967
* Chakkaravaakku ...	Khadeeja	1967
* Karakaanaakkayalile ...	Aval	1967
* Love in Kerala ...	Love In Kerala	1968
* Aliyaaru Kaakka ...	Ballaatha Pahayan	1969
* Neeyoru Raajaavu ...	Saraswathi	1970
* Vrindaavanathile Raadhe ...	Love Marriage	1975
* Dukhithare ...	Love Letter	1975
* Malayattoor Malayumkeri ...	[Thomasleeha](/source/Thomasleeha)	1975
* Premathinu Kannilla ...	Tourist Bungalow	1975
* Kaanthaari ...	Criminals (Kayangal)	1975
* Paalanchum ...	Sthreedhanam	1975
* Uncle Santa Clause ...	Anubhavam	1976
* Aashaane Namukku Thodangam (Maniyan Chettikku) ...	Aval Oru Devaalayam	1977
* Kale Ninne Kandappol ...	Mohavum Mukthiyum	1977
* Muthubeevi ...	Choondakkari	1977
* Maasapadikkare ...	Ithikkarappakki	1980
* Pathinaalam Beharinu (Koottiladachitta painkili) ...	Ithikkarappakki	1980
* Maamoottil Beerante (Komban Meesakkaaran) ...	Ithikkarappakki	1980
* Thinkalkkala Thirumudiyil Choodum ...	Ithikkarappakki	1980
* Thaamarappoovanathile ...	Ithikkarappakki	1980
* Aayilyam ...	Naagamadathu Thampuraatti	1982
* Dukhathin Kaippillaathe ...	Innallenkil Naale	1982
* Swargathil N.O.C ...	Kanmanikkorumma (Ushnabhoomi)	1982
* Sangathi kozhanjallu ...	Visa	1983

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|1170242}}
*{{in lang|ml}} [http://www.m3db.com/artists/1273 Malayalam Movie & Music Database (M3DB)]

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Category:Indian male playback singers
Category:Musicians from Kochi
Category:Film musicians from Kerala
Category:20th-century Indian composers
Category:Male actors from Kochi
Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema
Category:20th-century Indian male actors
Category:Male actors in Malayalam theatre
Category:Indian male stage actors
Category:20th-century Indian male singers
Category:1939 births
Category:2020 deaths
Category:Recipients of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award

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