Gangai Amaran
Gangai Amaran | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ganesh Kumar Gangai Amaran |
| Born | 8 December 1947 Pannaipuram, Theni, Tamil Nadu |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Film score composer, lyricist, music director, songwriter, singer, conductor, instrumentalist, Voice Actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, (playback singing), guitar |
| Years active | 1976–present |
Gangai Amaran is a music director [1] singer,[2] lyricist,[3] script writer, film director[4] and actor in Tamil films.
Personal life
Gangai Amaran was born in Pannaipuram in Theni district, Tamil Nadu in December 1947, as the youngest son of Daniel Ramaswamy and Chinnathayi. He is the younger brother of noted music director Ilayaraaja and father of director and actor Venkat Prabhu and actor, composer and singer Premji Amaren.[5][6] He had two more elder brothers, R. D. Bhaskar and Pavalar Varadharajan, both who died long back. Composers Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, singer Bhavatharini and costume designer Vasuki Bhaskar are his relations.
Filmography
Writer/Director
| Year | Film | Music Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Kozhi Koovuthu | Ilayaraja | Directorial Debut |
| 1983 | Kokkarokko | Illayaraja | |
| 1984 | Pozhuthu Vidinchachu | Ilayaraja | |
| 1984 | Devi Sridevi | Ilayaraja | |
| 1984 | Vellai Pura Ondru | Ilayaraja | |
| 1987 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Ilayaraja | |
| 1988 | Sakkarai Panthal | Ilayaraja | |
| 1988 | Shenbagamae Shenbagamae | Ilayaraja | |
| 1988 | Koil Mani Osai | Gangai Amaran | |
| 1989 | Karagattakaran | Ilayaraja | |
| 1989 | Annanukku Jai | Ilayaraja | |
| 1990 | Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu | Ilayaraja | |
| 1991 | Kumbakarai Thangaiah | Ilayaraja | |
| 1992 | Villu Pattukaran | Ilayaraja | |
| 1992 | Chinnavar | Ilayaraja | |
| 1992 | Ponnuketha Purushan | Ilayaraja | |
| 1993 | Koyil Kaalai | Ilayaraja | |
| 1994 | Atha Maga Rathiname | Gangai Amaran | |
| 1997 | Themmangu Paattukaaran | Ilayaraja |
Music Director
- Aadhityan (1993)
- Aagaya Thamaraigal (1985)
- Pondatti Pondattithan (1991)
- Adhikari (1991)
- Annan Kaattia Vazhi (1991)
- Atha Maga Rathiname (1994)
- Chellakutti (1987)
- En Pottukku Sondhakkaran (1991)
- En Priyame (1983)
- Jeeva (1988)
- En Thangachi Padichava (1988)
- Ettikki Potti (1987)
- Imaigal (1983)
- Irumbu Kaigai (1984)
- Jaadiketha moodi (1988)
- Kanavugal Karpanaigal (1982)
- Kanna Thorakkanum Sami (1986)
- Koil Mani Osai (1988)
- Hello Yaar Pesurathu (1985) (with Illayaraja)
- Kudumbam (1984)
- Mouna geedhangal
- Nalellam Pournami (1984)
- Nan Valartha Poovey (1991)
- Needhipadhi (1983)
- Nichayam (1984)
- Nyayam Ketkiraen (1984)
- Oomai Janangal (1984)
- Oorkuruvi (1987)
- Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai (1979)
- Pachai Kodi (1990)
- Pillaikkaga (1989)
- Rudra (1989) Kannada film
- Ponnu Parkka Poraen (1989)
- Pudhia Sangamam (1984)
- Puthiya Sagaptham (1985)
- Pugaippadam (2010)
- Ragavan (2009)
- Ramaye Vayasukku Vanthutta (1980)
- Ratha Dhanam (1988)
- Rudhra (1991)
- Sattam (1983)
- Suvarillatha Chithirangal (1979)
- Thappu Kanakku (1988)
- Tharayil Pootha Malar (1980)
- Ungal Veetu Pillai (1984)
- Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
Dubbing artist
- K. Bhagyaraj - Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979), Bhama Rukmani (1980)
References
- ^ "Music Director Gangai Amaran Song Database". 600024.com Tamil Movie Database. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ "Singer Gangai Amaran Song Database". 600024.com Tamil Movie Database. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ "Lyricist Gangai Amaran Song Database". 600024.com Tamil Movie Database. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ "Director Gangai Amaran Song Database". 600024.com Tamil Movie Database. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Not truly Gangai Amaran". The Hindu. 19 May 2009. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ "Gangai Amaran enthrals Vellore". The Hindu. 27 February 2006. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
External links
- Gangai Amaran at IMDb
- Gangai Amaran as Music Director
- Gangai Amaran as Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran as Singer
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