R. K. Shekhar
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| Born | June 21, 1933 |
| Origin | Chennai, India |
| Died | September 30, 1976 (aged 43) |
| Occupations | Film composer, music director |
| Instruments | Harmonium |
| Years active | 1964 – 1976 |
Rajagopala Kulasekara Shekhar (Tamil: ரா. கு. சேகர்; 21 June 1933 - 30 September 1976) was a Tamil Indian music composer, who worked for Malayalam and Tamil movies. He composed music for 52 films, and was the music conductor for more than 100 films. He is best known as the father of music composer A. R. Rahman.
His debut song was "Chotta Muthal Chudala Vare" ("from birth to grave") which was a big hit in Kerala. This was composed for the film Pazhassi Raja (1964).
[edit] Personal life
R. K. Shekhar was married to Kasthuri. They had three children, among them composer A. R. Rahman. Shekhar died at the age of 43. He was a popular music director in Malayalam cinema. Even though Shekhar died at an early age he is still a legend in the Malayalam Music Industry.
[edit] Filmography
- Pazhassi Raja
- Ayisha
- Anadha Shilpangal
- Yogamullaval
- Aradi Manninte Janmi
- Kandavarundo?
- Taxi Car
- Miss Mary
- Thiruvabharanam
- Kapalika
- Pattabhishekham
- Nadeenadanmare Avashyamundu
- Thamarathoni
- Pen Pada
- Priyae Ninakku Vendi
- Velicham Akale
- Kuttichathan
- Swimming Pool
- Chottanikkara Amma
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