Bharathwaj
| Bharathwaj | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 July 1960[1] |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, music director, singer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Bharathwaj is a Tamil film composer. He has since scored music in languages including Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.[2] trained in Hindustani, Western and Carnatic music. He is a recipient of Kalaimamani Award for the year 2008 from Tamil Nadu Government. He had composed music for programmes on All India Radio (AIR) and DD at the age of 17.
Biography
Bharathwaj was born in Ravanasamuthram, Tirunelveli in a Tamil Brahmin family and had his schooling and college education in Delhi.[3] His father was a government official.[3] Bharathwaj qualified as a Chartered Accountant before entering the domain of music.[3]
He studied Hindustani and Western music at Delhi.[3]
Songs
Association with directors
He has scored music for almost all movies of Saran
Notable compositions with Saran
- 1998 Kaadhal Mannan - Unnai Paartha Pinbu Naan
- 1999 Amarkalam - Mahaganapathi, Megangal Ennai Thottu,Sathamillatha Thanimai Keitten.This high-geared song demonstrated his capability over a mix of ragas and the perfect blend to the story showcasing the pains of the lead actor (Ajith) in the film.
- 2000 Parthen Rasithen -Enakena Earkanave, Parthen Parthen, Kidaikaley Kidaikaley
- 2002 Gemini - O! Podu..O! Podu, Pen Oruthi
- 2003 Jay Jay - Unai Naan, May Maasam
- 2004 Vasool Raja MBBS - Kaadu Thirandhe, Seena Thaana doi
- 2004 Attagasam Attagasam, 'Thekku seemaiyile, Thala Pola Varuma
- 2009 Aasal - Yea Dushyantha, Totodaing
Notable compositions with other directors
- All Songs Pandavar Bhoomi
- Apple Penne - Roja Kootam
- Ovvoru Pookalume - Autograph
Filmography
Bharathwaj has scored 49 films in Tamil. His 1st film Kaadhal Mannan, 25th film Attagasam and 50th film is Aasal[4] all with 'Ultimate Star' Ajith Kumar and with director Saran.
References
- ↑ http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/bharadwaj.asp
- ↑ "Bharadwaj Interview". Chennai Online. 2003. Archived from the original on February 5, 2005. Retrieved 2003-10-27.
- 1 2 3 4 Movie Buzz. "Bharadwaj". Sify.
- 1 2 "Saran confirms Bharadwaj for Asal". By Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-29.