Reghu Kumar
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Reghu Kumar (Raghu Kumar) | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Reghu Kumar Varma |
| Born | 13 June 1953 Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Died | 20 February 2014 (aged 60) Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Genres | Indian classical, Hindustani classical, Carnatic classical, world fusion, blues, pop, Indian film music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Tabla, sitar, percussion, keyboards, drums, vocals |
| Labels | HMV India, Tarangini, Inreco, BMG India, MagnaSound, Ranjini Cassettes |
Reghu Kumar (Raghu Kumar; 13 June 1953 – 20 February 2014) was a noted music composer from Kerala, India.[1] His compositions were notable since the 1980s.[2]
Early life
Born into a prominent Pootheri family at Kozhikode in Kerala on 13 June 1953, Kumar started training in Indian classical music with Carnatic vocal at an early age under the tutelage of Guru G.S.Sreekrishnan.[3] Moved on to train in Indian percussion on the tabla under the able guidance of Guru Balasubramaniam (All India Radio). [4]Fascinated by Hindustani music, started training on the sitar under Guru Vincent (a.k.a. Vincent Master).[5]
At the age of 15, Reghu Kumar debuted on stage as an accompanying artist for eminent musicians on Indian classical and Western percussion all over India.[6] At the age of 16 he was a graded percussionist for All India Radio. He then graduated to grade 'A' music composer for All India Radio. Reghu Kumar made an entry into the film industry as a musician[7] under the guidance of the eminent music arranger/composer R. K. Shekhar (Father of A.R.Rahman).
Personal life
He was married to actress Bhavani.[8] The couple have two daughters : Bhavana, Bhavitha.[9]
Death
He died on 20 February 2014, due to kidney failure.[10] Prasanna and Vijayakumar are his siblings.[11][12][13]
Famous hits
- Thalavattam
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number
- Shyama
- Boeing Boeing
- Maya Mayuram
- Kanakkinavu
- Aryan
Discography
Films
- Visham
- Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
- Aram Aram Kinnaram
- Ponthooval
- Onnum Mindatha Barya
- Nadhi Muthal Nadhi Vare
- Veendum Liza
- Ithra Mathram
- Pavam Poornima
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number
- Cheppu
- Aryan
- Ayiram Kannural
- Manassariyathe
- Amina Tailors
- Kottum Koravayum
- Aatta Katha
- Kana Kinavu
- Maya Mayuram
- Shyama
- Pouran
- Subadram
- Eswara Jagadeeshwara
- Manasille Manpeda
- Thalavattam
- Boeing Boeing
- Dheera (1982)
- Collector (film)
Albums
- Hari Narayana by S. Janaki (Magnasound)
- Gana Pournami (HMV)
- Sweet Melodies Vol.3 by K.J. Yesudas (Tarangini)
- Festival Songs (Taragini)
- Thulasimala (Tarangini)
- Ehithira Thumpi (Audiotracks)
References
- ^ സംഗྀത സംാിധഞയകനŕľ?â€? ŕ´°ŕ´˜ŕľ ŕ´•ŕľ ŕ´Žŕ´žŕ´°ŕľ?â€? ŕ´…ŕ´¨ŕľ?തരിചŕľ?ŕ´šŕľ
- ^ Music composer Reghu Kumar passes away
- ^ Music Director Raghu Kumar Died
- ^ സംഗീത സംവിധായകന് രഘുകുമാര് അന്തരിച്ചു , Music - Mathrubhumi Movies
- ^ കൈക്കുടന്ന നിറയെ മധുരഗാനങ്ങള് , Music - Mathrubhumi Movies
- ^ Music director Raghu Kumar passes away
- ^ List of Malayalam Movies by Musician Raghu Kumar
- ^ Music director K.Raghukumar passes away
- ^ Madhyamam | Music composer P.K Reghu Kumar passes away
- ^ Music Director Reghu Kumar Passes Away - Oneindia Entertainment
- ^ The Week | Music director Raghu Kumar passes away
- ^ മലയാളത്തിലെ നിത്യഹരിത ഗാനങ്ങളുടെ ശില്പി രഘുകുമാര് അന്തരിച്ചു | keralaonlinenews.com
- ^ Music composer Reghu Kumar passes away - Kerala9.com
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