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'''Sandeep Chowta''' is an Indian music director who primarily works in [[Bollywood]] and [[Telugu cinema]]. He is also the head of [[Columbia Records]] in India.<ref>{{cite news |title= New musical direction |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/05/26/stories/2007052652070100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913041721/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/05/26/stories/2007052652070100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 September 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=26 May 2007 |access-date=16 April 2008 }}</ref> He has also sung some of his songs.
'''Sandeep Chowta''' (born 1967 or 1968) is an Indian music director who primarily works in [[Bollywood]] and [[Telugu cinema]]. He is also the head of [[Columbia Records]] in India.<ref>{{cite news |title= New musical direction |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/05/26/stories/2007052652070100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913041721/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/05/26/stories/2007052652070100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 September 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=26 May 2007 |access-date=16 April 2008 }}</ref> He has also sung some of his songs.


In 2003, he produced an anti [[substance abuse]] documentary, titled ''Dead End'', which entered into numerous film festivals. This was produced by seventeen-year-old college student and drug activist, Tanya Khubchandani.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}
In 2003, he produced an anti [[substance abuse]] documentary, titled ''Dead End'', which entered into numerous film festivals. This was produced by seventeen-year-old college student and drug activist, Tanya Khubchandani.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}}
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Chowta was born in [[Ghana]],<ref name=mang>{{cite news|last=Correspondent|title=Sandeep Chowta to be back with a bang|url=http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=1801|access-date=15 January 2012|newspaper=manglorean.com|date=31 December 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912161401/http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=1801|archive-date=12 September 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> grew up in [[Nigeria]] and later moved to [[Bangalore]], India. He is the son of [[D. K. Chowta]], a [[Tulu language|Tulu]] author and businessman hailing from the [[Bunt (community)|Bunt]] community.<ref name=mang /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/keeping-tulu-close-to-heart/article5269471.ece|title=Keeping Tulu close to heart|last=Shivashankar|first=Praveen|date=2013-10-25|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-03-23|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> His younger sister is ethnographer Prajna Chowta.<ref name=deccan>{{cite news|last=Savitha Karthik|title=May we have the trumpets please|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/108716/may-we-have-trumpets-please.html|access-date=16 January 2012|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=28 October 2010}}</ref>
Chowta was born in [[Ghana]],<ref name=mang>{{cite news|last=Correspondent|title=Sandeep Chowta to be back with a bang|url=http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=1801|access-date=15 January 2012|newspaper=manglorean.com|date=31 December 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912161401/http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=1801|archive-date=12 September 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> grew up in [[Nigeria]] and later moved to [[Bangalore]], India. He is the son of [[D. K. Chowta]], a [[Tulu language|Tulu]] author and businessman hailing from the [[Bunt (community)|Bunt]] community.<ref name=mang /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/keeping-tulu-close-to-heart/article5269471.ece|title=Keeping Tulu close to heart|last=Shivashankar|first=Praveen|date=2013-10-25|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-03-23|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> His younger sister is ethnographer [[Prajna Chowta]].<ref name=deccan>{{cite news|last=Savitha Karthik|title=May we have the trumpets please|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/108716/may-we-have-trumpets-please.html|access-date=16 January 2012|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=28 October 2010}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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==Album Discography==
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Revision as of 02:43, 8 April 2024

Sandeep Chowta
Born1967 or 1968 (age 55–56)[1]
Buduburam, Ghana
GenresFilm music
Occupation(s)Music director, vocalist
Years active1996–present

Sandeep Chowta (born 1967 or 1968) is an Indian music director who primarily works in Bollywood and Telugu cinema. He is also the head of Columbia Records in India.[2] He has also sung some of his songs.

In 2003, he produced an anti substance abuse documentary, titled Dead End, which entered into numerous film festivals. This was produced by seventeen-year-old college student and drug activist, Tanya Khubchandani.[citation needed]

In 2004 Chowta invited Jay Oliver and Richard Gannaway of the world/new age musical group, AO Music (also known as AO), to his Mumbai studio, and has since become one of the group's core members.[3][4][5] AO Music also features Miriam Stockley, the voice of Karl Jenkins' Adiemus project, and children's choral ensembles from around the globe. AO Music album releases crediting Chowta have charted in the top five internationally since 2009.[6][7][8]

He has composed music for 12 Tollywood films.[citation needed]

Early life

Chowta was born in Ghana,[9] grew up in Nigeria and later moved to Bangalore, India. He is the son of D. K. Chowta, a Tulu author and businessman hailing from the Bunt community.[9][10] His younger sister is ethnographer Prajna Chowta.[11]

Filmography

Year Hindi Telugu Other languages Background Score only Notes
1996 Ninne Pelladata No
Daraar Yes
Sanam No
1997 Dus No
Bhai Yes
Insaaf: The Final Justice No
1998 Chandralekha No
Nidhi No
Satya Yes
Shanti Shanti Shanti (Kannada) No
1999 Prema Katha No
Kaun Yes
Vaastav: The Reality Yes
Mast No
Shool Yes
2000 Gang Yes
Jungle No
Dhadkan Yes
2001 Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya No
Asoka Yes
2002 Durga: It's Not Just A Love Story No
Yeh Kaisi Mohabbat No
Company No
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani Yes
Bollywood/Hollywood No
Road No
2003 Dum No
Samay: When Time Strikes Yes
Boom No
2004 Musafir Yes
Ranga SSLC (Kannada) No
Rakht Yes
2005 Super No
Sri No
Political Rowdy No
2006 Sandwich No
Cyanide the inside story (Kannada) Yes
2007 Om Shanti Om Yes
2008 Bujjigadu No
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic Yes
Mukhbiir No
2009 Josh No
Saleem No
2010 Kedi No
Deadend No Shortfilm
Thamassu (Kannada) No
Housefull Yes
2011 Not A Love Story Yes
2012 Bhoot Returns Yes
Attahasa (Kannada) No
Rowdy Rathore Yes
2013 Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns No
R... Rajkumar Yes
2014 Khwaabb No
2014 Elephant Blues Yes
2014 The Shaukeens Yes
2014 Action Jackson No
2015 Rajathandhiram (Tamil) Yes
Gabbar Is Back Yes
Courier Boy Kalyan Yes
2018 Mehbooba No
2020 Ranchi (Kannada) Yes
2020 Sadak 2 Yes

Album Discography

  • Matters of The Heart - Jazz Album
  • The Immersive Experience - New Age EP
  • Re-Enter the Dragon - Pop Single
  • The Arrival - Progressive Rock Single
  • From The Cinematic Vault Vol. 1 - New Age Album
  • From The Cinematic Vault Vol. 2 - New Age Album
  • From The Cinematic Vault Vol. 3 - New Age Album
  • From The Cinematic Vault Vol. 4 - New Age Album
  • From The Cinematic Vault Vol. 5 - New Age Album
  • From The Cinematic Vault Vol. 6 - New Age Album
  • From The Cinematic Vault Vol. 7 - New Age Album
  • From The Cinematic Vault Vol. 8 - New Age Album
  • From The Cinematic Vault Vol. 9 - New Age Album
  • Boom / The Lost Files - New Age Album
  • Chalk & Cheeze - Electronic Dance Music Album
  • 560001 by Peepal Tree & Sandeep Chowta - Kannada Pop/Rock Album
  • Re-Laxman Vol. 1 by Tony Das & Sandeep Chowta - Lounge/Pop/Easy Listening Music Album
  • Re-Laxman Vol. 2 by Tony Das & Sandeep Chowta - Lounge/Pop/Easy Listening Music Album
  • Venu - Carnatic Classical Fusion Music Album
  • Mallika I Hate You - Hindi Album
  • Mitti- Hindi Album
  • Now That's Sandeep Chowta- Hindi Album
  • Alisha Alisha- Hindi Album
  • Viva - Hindi Album
  • Mila- Hindi Album

Band/Ensemble Discography

  • Aomusic – Twirl 2009 (contributing producer)[citation needed]
  • Aomusic – ...and Love Rages on! 2011 (contributing producer)[citation needed]
  • Aomusic – Hokulea 2013 (contributing producer)[12]

References

  1. ^ Srinivasa, Srikanth (15 November 1999). "Music is his muse". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 19 April 1999. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  2. ^ "New musical direction". The Hindu. 26 May 2007. Archived from the original on 13 September 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2008.
  3. ^ AllMusic artist album-"...and Love Rages On!"
  4. ^ AllMusic artist album-"Twirl"
  5. ^ Publicity Wire news article
  6. ^ Zone Music Reporter Charts Top 100 February 2009–"Twirl"
  7. ^ Zone Music Reporter Charts Top 100 August 2011–"...and Love Rages On!"
  8. ^ ZMR Top 10 for April 2013
  9. ^ a b Correspondent (31 December 2005). "Sandeep Chowta to be back with a bang". manglorean.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2012. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ Shivashankar, Praveen (25 October 2013). "Keeping Tulu close to heart". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
  11. ^ Savitha Karthik (28 October 2010). "May we have the trumpets please". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
  12. ^ AllMusic artist album-"Hokulea"

Further reading

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