Bharadwaj (composer)
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| Born | 3 July 1960[1] |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, music director, singer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Bharadwaj is a Tamil film composer. He has since scored music in languages including Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam[2] trained in Hindustani, Western and Carnatic music. He is a recipient of Kalaimamani Award for the year 2008 from Tamil Nadu Government. He had composed music for programmes on All India Radio (AIR) and DD at the age of 17.[3]
Biography
Bharathwaj was born in Ravanasamuthram, Tirunelveli in a Tamil family and had his schooling and college education in Delhi.[3][4] His father was a government official. Bharathwaj qualified as a Chartered Accountant before entering the domain of music.[4]
He studied Hindustani and Western music at Delhi.[4]
Songs
Association with directors
He has scored music for almost all movies of Saran
Notable compositions with Saran
- 1998 Kaadhal Mannan - Unnai Paartha Pinbu Naan
- 1999 Amarkalam - Mahaganapathi, Megangal Ennai Thottu,Sathamillatha Thanimai Keitten.This high-geared song demonstrated his capability over a mix of ragas and the perfect blend to the story showcasing the pains of the lead actor (Ajith) in the film.
- 2000 Parthen Rasithen -Enakena Earkanave, Parthen Parthen, Kidaikaley Kidaikaley
- 2002 Gemini - O! Podu..O! Podu, Pen Oruthi
- 2003 Jay Jay - Unai Naan, May Maasam, Kaadhal Mazhaiye
- 2004 Vasool Raja MBBS - Kaadu Thirandhe, Seena Thaana doi, Pathukulle Number onnu
- 2004 Attagasam Attagasam, 'Thekku seemaiyile, Thala Pola Varuma
- 2009 Aasal - Yea Dushyantha, Totodaing
Notable compositions with other directors
- Pooveli- Nice songs
- All Songs Pandavar Bhoomi
- Apple Penne - Roja Kootam
- Ovvoru Pookalume - Autograph
Filmography
Bharathwaj has scored 49 films in Tamil. His 1st film Kaadhal Mannan, 25th film Attagasam and 50th film is Aasal[5] all with 'Ultimate Star' Ajith Kumar and with director Saran.
References
- ^ http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/bharadwaj.asp
- ^ "Bharadwaj Interview". Chennai Online. 2003. Archived from the original on 2003-11-07. Retrieved 2003-10-27.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b Gautam, Savitha (2 April 2003). "Blending the best notes". The Hindu. Chennai: Kasturi & Sons. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ a b c Movie Buzz. "Bharadwaj". Sify.
- ^ a b "Saran confirms Bharadwaj for Asal". By Moviebuzz. 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-29.
External links
- Bharathwaj at IMDb
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