Bharathwaj
| Bharathwaj | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | music composer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Bharathwaj (Tamil: பரத்வாஜ்) is a Tamil film composer. He has since scored music in languages including Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.[1] 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 AIR and DD at the age of 17.
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[edit] Biography
Bharathwaj was born in Tirunelveli in a Tamil Brahmin family and had his schooling and college education in Delhi.[2] His father was a government official.[2] Bharathwaj qualified as a Chartered Accountant before entering the domain of music.[2]
He studied Hindustani and Western music at Delhi.[2]
[edit] Songs
[edit] Association with directors
He has scored music for almost all movies of Saran
[edit] Notable compositions with Saran
- 1998 Kaadhal Mannan - Unnai Paartha Pinbu Naan
- 1999 Amarkalam - 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 - Mahaganapathi, Parthen Parthen, Kidaikaley Kidaikaley
- 2002 Gemini - O! Podu..O! Podu
- 2003 Jay Jay - Jee Boomba, Nee Suriyanai suttuvidum
- 2004 Vasool Raja MBBS - Seena Thaana doi
- 2004 Attagasam Attagasam, 'Thekku seemaiyile, Thala Pola Varuma
- 2009 Aasal - Yea Dushyantha, Totodaing
[edit] Notable compositions with other directors
- All Songs Pandavar Bhoomi
- Apple Penne - Roja Kootam
- Ovvoru Pookalume - Autograph
[edit] Notable Tamil discography
Bharathwaj has scored 49 films in Tamil. His 1st film Kaadhal Mannan, 25th film Attagasam and 50th film is Aasal[3] all with 'Ultimate Star' Ajith Kumar and with director Saran.
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kaadhal Mannan | Tamil |
| Pooveli | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Amarkalam | Tamil |
| Rojavanam | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Parthen Rasithen | Tamil |
| 2001 | Pandavar Bhoomi | Tamil |
| 2002 | Roja Kootam | Tamil |
| Gemini | Tamil | |
| Thamizh | Tamil | |
| Dhaya | Tamil | |
| Raajjiyam | Tamil | |
| Junction | Tamil | |
| I Love You Da | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Jay Jay | Tamil |
| Kadhal Dot Com | Tamil | |
| Kaalatpadai | Tamil | |
| Anbe Anbe | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Tamil |
| Dreams | Tamil | |
| Jananam | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Autograph | Tamil |
| Attagasam | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Ayya | Tamil |
| Priyasakhi | Tamil | |
| Kundakka Mandakka | Tamil | |
| February 14 (film) | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | Tamil |
| Thirupathi | Tamil | |
| Jambhavan | Tamil | |
| Ulla Kadathal | Tamil | |
| Thiruttu Payale | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Vattaram | Tamil |
| Pallikoodam | Tamil | |
| Vallamai Tharayo | Tamil | |
| Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | Tamil | |
| Vihari | Telugu | |
| Muni (film) | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Naalai Namadhe | Tamil |
| Maanja Velu | Tamil | |
| Solla Solla Inikkum | Tamil | |
| Kadhalukku Maranamillai | Tamil | |
| Aasal[3] | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Kalavadiya Pozhudugal | Tamil |
| Nandhi | Tamil |
[edit] References
- ^ "Bharadwaj Interview". Chennai Online. 2003. http://archives.chennaionline.com/interviews/10-bharadwaj.asp. Retrieved 2003-10-27.
- ^ a b c d Movie Buzz. "Bharadwaj". Sify. http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/interview.php?id=13279767&cid=2408.
- ^ a b "Saran confirms Bharadwaj for Asal". By Moviebuzz. 2009. http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14876386&cid=2363. Retrieved 2009-03-29.
