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'''Premji Amaren'''; born '''Ganesh Gangai Amaren''' on February 25, 1979) is a [[Tamil people|Tamil]] [[playback singer]], [[film composer]], songwriter and [[film actor|actor]]. Son of veteran film composer and singer [[Gangai Amaran]], he often composes [[rap artist|rap songs]] in [[Tamil cinema]] and is known for his comical performances in the [[Venkat Prabhu]] films ''[[Chennai 600028]]'', ''[[Saroja (film)|Saroja]]'', ''[[Goa (film)|Goa]]'' and ''[[Mankatha]]''. His stage name, Premji, is actually a spelling error, as it is meant to be "Prem G.", (the G referring to his father's name). |
'''Premji Amaren'''; born '''Ganesh Gangai Amaren''' on February 25, 1979) is a [[Tamil people|Tamil]] [[playback singer]], [[film composer]], songwriter and [[film actor|actor]]. Son of veteran film composer and singer [[Gangai Amaran]], he often composes [[rap artist|rap songs]] in [[Tamil cinema]] and is known for his comical performances in the [[Venkat Prabhu]] films ''[[Chennai 600028]]'', ''[[Saroja (film)|Saroja]]'', ''[[Goa (film)|Goa]]'' and ''[[Mankatha]]''. His stage name, Premji, is actually a spelling error, as it is meant to be "Prem G.", (the G referring to his father's name). Before venturing into movies he was in Las vegas Zoo with monkeys, that is why he is having the same body language |
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Premji Amaren | |
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| Birth name | Ganesh Gangai Amaren |
| Also known as | Premji Amaren |
| Born | 25 February 1969 |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Premji Amaren; born Ganesh Gangai Amaren on February 25, 1979) is a Tamil playback singer, film composer, songwriter and actor. Son of veteran film composer and singer Gangai Amaran, he often composes rap songs in Tamil cinema and is known for his comical performances in the Venkat Prabhu films Chennai 600028, Saroja, Goa and Mankatha. His stage name, Premji, is actually a spelling error, as it is meant to be "Prem G.", (the G referring to his father's name). Before venturing into movies he was in Las vegas Zoo with monkeys, that is why he is having the same body language
Career
Primarily interested in composing music, Premji started his career as an assistant to film music composer and his cousin Yuvan Shankar Raja, turning a playback singer, singing mostly the rap portions in Yuvan Shankar Raja's compositions, before working with other music composers as well. In 2006, however, he made his acting debut in Silambarasan's Vallavan as the heroine's friend, following which he starred in his brother, Venkat Prabhu's directorial debut Chennai 600028 (2007), in which he played the role of Seenu. The movie went on to become the year's biggest summer blockbuster, establishing Premji as a comedy actor.
In 2008 he became an independent music director with Agathiyan's Nenjathai Killathe and for Thozha, in which he essayed one of the leading roles as well. But it was Saroja which fetched him accolades for his performance as Ganesh Kumar.
He appeared as a lead character in Venkat Prabhu's Goa (2010), before going on to make further appearances in Mankatha (2011) and Settai (2013).
Family
Premji is the son of veteran director & musician Gangai Amaran and the younger brother of film director and actor Venkat Prabhu. Film composer Ilaiyaraaja is his uncle while Yuvan Shankar Raja, Karthik Raja and Bhavatharini are his cousins.
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Vallavan | ||
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Seenu | |
| Satham Podathey | |||
| 2008 | Thozha | ||
| Santosh Subramaniam | Sekhar | ||
| Sathyam | Bora | ||
| Saroja | Ganesh Kumar | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian | |
| Silambattam | Special appearance | ||
| 2010 | Goa | Saamikannu | |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Prem | Edison Award for Best Comedian ITFA Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | Special appearance | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Charles | |
| Settai | Cheenu | ||
| North 24 Kaatham | Vyomkesh | Malayalam film | |
| Maanga | Filming | ||
| 2014 | Biriyani | Filming | |
| Yaan | Filming |
As music director
| Year | Tamil | Other Languages | Notes |
| 2005 | Gnabagam Varuthe | ||
| 2006 | Thunichal | ||
| 2008 | Nenjathai Killadhe | ||
| Thozha | |||
| Nannusire (Kannada) | |||
| 2009 | Adhe Neram Adhe Idam | ||
| Kasko (Telugu) | |||
| 2013 | Ennamo Nadakkuthu | ||
| Maanga |
Discography
| No | Song | Film | Notes |
| 1 | Thee Pidikka | Arinthum Ariyamalum | |
| 2 | Saroja Saman Nikkalo | Chennai 600028 | |
| 3 | Rendupakkam Singamda | Thozha | |
| 4 | Pushing it hard | Kanda Naal Mudhal | |
| 5 | Panivizhum Kaalam | Manathodu Mazhaikalam | |
| 6 | Oru Nayagan | Thozha | |
| 7 | Orampo Naina | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | |
| 8 | Naanga Beeru Kudichaa | Nenjathai Killadhe | |
| 9 | Machi Open the bottle | Mankatha | |
| 10 | Kattukadanga Puyalena | Veyilodu Vilayadu | |
| 11 | Jalsa | Chennai 600028 | |
| 12 | Kaalathukku etta Gana | Velai | |
| 13 | Theera Theera | Onbadhula Guru | |
| 14 | Loosu Penne (Club Mix) | Vallavan | Remixed by Premji Amaren (Uncredited) |
| 15 | Kannai Vittu Kann Imaigal (Remix) | Pattiyal | Remixed by Premji Amaren (Uncredited) |
| 16 | Jalsa (Remix) | Chennai 600028 | Remixed by Premji Amaren (Uncredited) |
| 17 | Goa (Club Mix) | Goa | Remixed by Premji Amaren (Uncredited) |
| 18 | Vilayadu Mankatha (Extended Dance Mix) | Mankatha | Remixed by Premji Amaren (Uncredited) |
| 19 | Nahnh Na Nah (Extended Dance Mix) | Biriyani | Remixed by Premji Amaren (Uncredited) |
Awards
References
External links
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