Bharadwaj (composer)
Ramani Bharadwaj is an Indian music composer,[2] singer-songwriter, who predominantly known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award for the year 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government.[3]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ramani Ramaswamy |
| Born | 3 July 1960[1] Ravanasamudram, Tenkasi District, India |
| Genres | Film score, Background Score |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, music director, singer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Early life and family
Bharadwaj was born in Ravanasamudram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, but spent his entire childhood in Delhi.[4]
Career
He as composed songs "Satham Illatha Thanimai Kaeten" (Amarkalam), "Avaravar Vazhkayil" (Pandavar Bhoomi), "O Podu" (Gemini), "Apple Penney" (Roja Koottam), "Unai Naan Unai Naan" (Jay Jay), "Gnabagam Varuthey" (Autograph), "Kaadu Thirandey, "Siruchi Siruchi Vanthan" (Vasool Raja MBBS), "Oru Vaarthai Ketka" (Ayya), "Thaiyatha Thaiyatha" (Thiruttu Payale), "Meendum Palliku Pogalam" (Pallikoodam), "Margazhiyil Kuluchiparu" (Onbadhu Roobai Nottu), "Hey Dushyantha", "Totadoing" (Asal), "Azhagazhagey" (Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal).[5]
Awards
Bharadwaj was awarded the Filmfare Award twice, for his work on the films Gemini (2002) & Autograph (2004).[6][7] He is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award for the year 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government.[3]
His composition "Ovvavaru Pookalume" in the Tamil film Autograph won the National Award for Best Singer and Best Lyric writer in the year 2004.[8]
Discography
- Films
This is a partial list of notable films where Bharadwaj has composed music & background score
- Non Film Songs
| Year | Film/Album | Language | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Audio Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Navarathriya Navavaibhava | Kannada | "Navarthriya e" | Priyadarshini, Mahesh Mahadev | Mahesh Mahadev | PM Audios | [9][10] |
- Singer
This is a partial list of notable films where Bharadwaj has worked as singer
| Year | Film/Album | Song | Notes |
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| 2002 | Roja Koottam | "Putham Pudhu" | |
| 2004
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Attagasam
Autograph Vattaaram |
"Thala Pola"
"GnabagamVaruthey" "Yar Tharuvar Intha" |
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| 2008 | Vallamai Thaarayo | "Vallamai Tharayo", "Unnaithan" | |
| 2010 | Aasal | "Em Thandhai" |
References
- "Profile of Music Director Bharadwaj | Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |". Archived from the original on 17 March 2009.
- "15 years of Raghava Lawrence's Muni: Interesting facts about the film". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- "Kalaimamani awards announced". The Hindu. 29 January 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- "Kalyanamalai Matrimonial Magazine- VIP Interviews - Music Director Bharadwaj".
- மலர், மாலை (20 December 2019). "பிரபல இசையமைப்பாளர் பரத்வாஜ் பா.ஜ.க.வில் இணைந்தார்". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- "Manikchand Filmfare Awards in Hyderabad". The Times of India. 19 May 2003. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012.
- "52nd Filmfare Awards, South Films". Indiatimes. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
- The Hindu
- Navarathriya Navavaibhava-Dasara Song | Bharadwaj | Priyadarshini | Mahesh Mahadev | PM Audios, retrieved 1 February 2023
- "PM Audios & Entertainments". pmaudios.com. Retrieved 13 February 2023.