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'''Mujeeb Majeed''' (born 21 September 1985) is an Indian music composer, music arranger, and singer. He debuted in mainstream cinema as music director of the Malayalam-language film ''[[Mandharam]]'' released in 2018<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mujeeb Majeed: Composing for Mandharam was different as its music evolves with its protagonist |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/mujeeb-majeed-composing-for-madharam-was-different-as-its-music-evolves-with-its-protagonist/articleshow/65920155.cms |access-date=2023-03-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>. Since then, he has worked in [[Malayalam]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Kannada]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] language films. Mujeeb has also scored for several short films one of which, titled "''Pawssible"'', won him a [[Kerala State Chalachitra Academy|Kerala State Television Award]] for Best Music Director<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala television awards 2021: No deserving entries for best serial this year too |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/kerala-television-awards-2021-no-deserving-entries-for-best-serial-this-year-too-1.8075546 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref>. He is currently based in [[Kochi]], Kerala.
'''Mujeeb Majeed''' (born 21 September 1985) is an Indian music composer, music arranger, and singer. He debuted in mainstream cinema as music director of the [[Malayalam]]-language film ''[[Mandharam]]'' released in 2018<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mujeeb Majeed: Composing for Mandharam was different as its music evolves with its protagonist |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/mujeeb-majeed-composing-for-madharam-was-different-as-its-music-evolves-with-its-protagonist/articleshow/65920155.cms |access-date=2023-03-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>. Mujeeb works primarily in Malayalam films and has also worked in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Kannada]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] language films. His background score for the short film ''Pawssible'' won him a [[Kerala State Chalachitra Academy|Kerala State Television Award]] for Best Music Director<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala television awards 2021: No deserving entries for best serial this year too |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/kerala-television-awards-2021-no-deserving-entries-for-best-serial-this-year-too-1.8075546 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref>. He is currently based in [[Kochi]], Kerala.


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==
Mujeeb was born in [[Thrissur]], Kerala. After completing his degree in commerce, he went on to pursue a Diploma in Audio Engineering from [[SAE Institute]], [[Chennai]].
Mujeeb was born in [[Thrissur]], Kerala. He started to develop a passion for music production during his school days which eventually led him to compose the title music of a television show called ''Hridayaragam''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Malayalam Tv Serial Hridayaragam Synopsis Aired On Asianet Plus Channel |url=https://nettv4u.com/about/Malayalam/tv-serials/hridayaragam |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}</ref>, airing on [[Asianet Plus]] channel. In 2006, he decided to take his passion seriously and went on to pursue a Diploma in Audio Engineering from [[SAE Institute]], [[Chennai]].


== Career ==
== Career ==
Mujeeb started his career as an assistant recording engineer in 2004. In the same year, he composed the title music of a television show called ''Hridayaragam'' which aired on [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet Plus]] channel. After completing his Audio engineering diploma in 2009, he joined '''20db Sound Studios''' in Chennai as a recording engineer. While working here, he also started to independently work as a music programmer and arranger for various well-known composers namely, [[Gopi Sundar]], [[Alphons Joseph]], [[Manikanth Kadri]], [[Simon K. King]], [[Anil Johnson]], Arjun Ramu, [[Poornachandra Tejaswi (composer)|Poornachandra Tejaswi]], [[Kailas Menon]] and Sudeep Palanad.
In 2009, Mujeeb joined '''20db Sound Studios''' in Chennai as a recording engineer. During the early days of his career he also independently worked as a music programmer and arranger for various well-known composers namely, [[Gopi Sundar]], [[Alphons Joseph]], [[Manikanth Kadri]], [[Simon K. King]], [[Anil Johnson]], Arjun Ramu, [[Poornachandra Tejaswi (composer)|Poornachandra Tejaswi]], [[Kailas Menon]] and Sudeep Palanad.


During 2011 to 2015, he worked as Music Production Co-ordinator at [[OnMobile]], Bangalore.
During 2011 to 2015, he worked as the Music Production Co-ordinator at [[OnMobile]], Bangalore.


Mujeeb received his first feature film opportunity in 2018 with ''Mandharam''. In 2021, he composed music and background score for the [[68th National Film Awards|National award]] winner [[Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam|''Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam'']].<ref>{{Cite news |title=68th National Film Awards: ‘Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam’ is the best Malayalam film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/68th-national-film-awards-thinkalazhcha-nishchayam-is-the-best-malayalam-film/articleshow/93056642.cms |access-date=2023-03-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
Mujeeb received his first feature film opportunity in 2018 with ''Mandharam''. In 2021, he composed music and background score for the [[68th National Film Awards|National award]] winner [[Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam|''Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam'']].<ref>{{Cite news |title=68th National Film Awards: ‘Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam’ is the best Malayalam film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/68th-national-film-awards-thinkalazhcha-nishchayam-is-the-best-malayalam-film/articleshow/93056642.cms |access-date=2023-03-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


Mujeeb launched his own label named '''Onnu Records'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=ONNU RECORDS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED - Company, directors and contact details {{!}} Zauba Corp |url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/ONNU-RECORDS-OPC-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U92419KA2020OPC133855 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=www.zaubacorp.com}}</ref> in 2020 and released two singles named ''Flavours'' and ''Manasin Kuyile'' under the same.
Mujeeb launched his own label named '''Onnu Records'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=ONNU RECORDS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED - Company, directors and contact details {{!}} Zauba Corp |url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/ONNU-RECORDS-OPC-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U92419KA2020OPC133855 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=www.zaubacorp.com}}</ref> in 2020 which has released two singles till date.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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Revision as of 08:16, 28 March 2023

Mujeeb Majeed
Born (1985-09-21) September 21, 1985 (age 38)
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Music Composer
  • Arranger
  • Singer
InstrumentKeyboard
Years active2009 - Present

Mujeeb Majeed (born 21 September 1985) is an Indian music composer, music arranger, and singer. He debuted in mainstream cinema as music director of the Malayalam-language film Mandharam released in 2018[1]. Mujeeb works primarily in Malayalam films and has also worked in Marathi, Kannada and Telugu language films. His background score for the short film Pawssible won him a Kerala State Television Award for Best Music Director[2]. He is currently based in Kochi, Kerala.

Early Life

Mujeeb was born in Thrissur, Kerala. He started to develop a passion for music production during his school days which eventually led him to compose the title music of a television show called Hridayaragam[3], airing on Asianet Plus channel. In 2006, he decided to take his passion seriously and went on to pursue a Diploma in Audio Engineering from SAE Institute, Chennai.

Career

In 2009, Mujeeb joined 20db Sound Studios in Chennai as a recording engineer. During the early days of his career he also independently worked as a music programmer and arranger for various well-known composers namely, Gopi Sundar, Alphons Joseph, Manikanth Kadri, Simon K. King, Anil Johnson, Arjun Ramu, Poornachandra Tejaswi, Kailas Menon and Sudeep Palanad.

During 2011 to 2015, he worked as the Music Production Co-ordinator at OnMobile, Bangalore.

Mujeeb received his first feature film opportunity in 2018 with Mandharam. In 2021, he composed music and background score for the National award winner Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam.[4]

Mujeeb launched his own label named Onnu Records[5] in 2020 which has released two singles till date.

Discography

As film composer

Year Film Language Songs Background

Score

Notes
2017 Grace Villa Malayalam No Yes Short film[6]
2018 Mandharam Malayalam Yes Yes [7]
2019 Loser Malayalam Yes Yes Short film[8][9]
2021 Pawssible Malayalam Yes Yes Short film[10]. Won Kerala State Television Award for Best Music.
2021 Alice in Panchalinadu Malayalam Yes No [11]Ethranaal Ethranaal song
2021 Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam Malayalam Yes Yes
2022 Kudukku 2025 Malayalam No Yes
2022 Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey Marathi No Yes [12]
2022 1744 White Alto Malayalam Yes Yes [13][14]

Albums/Singles

Song(s) Year Singer(s) Lyrics Label
Haara Haara (From "Loser") 2019 Mujeeb Majeed Satyavarat Sinh Jadeja Goodwill Entertainments
Orio & Marigold 2019 Abhay Jodhpurkar Satyvredh Jadeja Times Music
Haram 2020 Mujeeb Majeed, Devika Ashok, Vineeth Vasudevan Vineeth Vasudevan Avisio Entertainments
Aaraaraanivide naam (From "Pawssible") 2021 Vineeth Sreenivasan Vinayak Sasikumar Saina Music
Flavours 2021 Mujeeb Majeed Thaha Kolpad Onnu Records
Manasin Kuyile 2021 Asha G Menon, Musthafa Padoor James Onnu Records

References

  1. ^ "Mujeeb Majeed: Composing for Mandharam was different as its music evolves with its protagonist". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  2. ^ "Kerala television awards 2021: No deserving entries for best serial this year too". English.Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  3. ^ "Malayalam Tv Serial Hridayaragam Synopsis Aired On Asianet Plus Channel". nettv4u. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  4. ^ "68th National Film Awards: 'Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam' is the best Malayalam film". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  5. ^ "ONNU RECORDS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED - Company, directors and contact details | Zauba Corp". www.zaubacorp.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  6. ^ James, Anu (2016-10-29). "Grace Villa: Parvathi and Rajesh Hebbar-starrer is a thrilling Malayalam short film". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  7. ^ "'Mandharam' review: This romcom has a fun first half, but falters midway". The News Minute. 2018-10-05. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  8. ^ "ഈ ലൂസര്‍ ഒരു വിജയിയുടെ കഥയാണ് !". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  9. ^ "നിരാശയില്‍ നിന്ന് അനുഭവങ്ങളുടെ വെളിച്ചത്തിലൂടെ വിജയം; 'ലൂസര്‍' കഥ പറയുമ്പോള്‍". www.asianetnews.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  10. ^ "Pawssible — a survival journey of pups". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  11. ^ "'Alice in Panchalinadu' to release on Neestream". OnManorama. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  12. ^ ""I feel happy to start my journey as a producer with Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey" – Mannan Shaah". Planet Bollywood. 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  13. ^ "1744 White Alto review: Senna Hegde's film starring Sharaf U Dheen is a fun watch". The News Minute. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  14. ^ "1744 White Alto selected for International Film Festival Rotterdam". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-03-27.