George Joseph (composer)

George Joseph Olakkengil is an Indian composer, programmer and music producer who primarily works in Hindi films.[1] He started his career with associated acts with film composer Ram Sampath, who also lived in the same Chembur neighborhood, as music programmer and producer. Joseph has collaborated with several music directors including the likes of composer duo Salim–Sulaiman, Shantanu Moitra, Raju Singh, Clinton Cerejo, Lesle Lewis (composer) and Ranjit Barot. He made his debut as a score composer in 2012 and went on to program/ produce background score for several Bollywood Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali,[2] and English-language films. Joseph worked on the trailer and produced the musical theme for the American mystery thriller Broken Horses in 2015.

George Joseph
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Joseph Olakkengil
BornThrissur, Kerala, India
GenresFilm score, world music, electronic
Occupation(s)
Years active2003–present
Websitegeorgejosephcomposer.com

Early life and education

Born to Joseph Olakkengil an educator and Thressiama John a banker; George Joseph spent his childhood in Pavaratty, near Guruvayoor, in the Thrissur district of Kerala. His early interest in music started from playing guitar and violin. On a later stage Joseph started experimenting with key board which was instrumental in pursuing music career. After completing schooling in Thrissur; in 1995–96 Joseph joined School of Engineering, CUSAT at CUSAT campus in Kochi for Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical engineering, which he completed in the year 2000. In the same year he joined SAE Institute Chennai to pursue his interest in music.

Career

In 2003; after completing sound engineering course from the SAE Institute at Chennai, Joseph relocated to Chembur, Mumbai to pursue a career in film music. Initially George worked as sound engineer to composers and started freelancing works with Ram Sampath, Shantanu Moitra and Raju Singh.

Film discography

As a Music Programmer / Producer (for other composers)

YearFilmLanguageComposerOther notes
1 2004KhakeeHindiRam Sampath
2 2004 School Hindi Raju Singh
3 2005Pak Pak PakaakMararthiAashish Rego, K.C.Loy
4 2005 Aai No 1 Marathi Aashish Rego, K.C.Loy
5 2006FamilyHindiRam Sampath
6 2007Dil Dosti EtcHindiSiddarth, Suhas
7 2007 Rasik Balma Hindi Raju Singh
8 2008 Phir Kabhi Hindi Shantanu Moitra
9 2008 Thodi Life Thoda Magic Hindi Raju Singh
10 2008Welcome to SajjanpurHindiShantanu Moitra
11 2009 Maruti Mera Dosst Hindi Karthik Shah
12 2009 Mohandas Hindi Narayan Parasuram
13 2009 Teree Sang Hindi Bappi Lahiri
14 2009 Chandni Chowk to China Hindi Bappi Lahiri
15 2009 Fast Forward Hindi Raju Singh
16 2009 Shaabash! You Can Do It Hindi
17 2009Well Done AbbaHindiShantanu Moitra
18 2009 The Stoneman Murders Hindi Siddarth, Suhas George Joseph Co-composed the Background Score.
19 2009 Toss Hindi Siddarth, Suhas
20 2009 Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze Marathi Aashish Rego, K.C.Loy
21 2010 Pankh Hindi Raju Singh
22 2010 Khichdi: The Movie Hindi Raju Singh
23 2010 Ramaa: The Saviour Hindi Siddarth, Suhas
24 2011 A Strange Love Story Hindi Ripul Sharma
25 2011 Game Hindi Ram Sampath
26 2011No One Killed JessicaHindiAmit Trivedi
27 2012 Mirza – The Untold Story Hindi Raju Singh
28 2012 Mr. Bhatti on Chutti Hindi Siddarth, Suhas George Joseph Co-composed the Background Score.
29 2012 Aparajita Tumi Bengali Shantanu Moitra
30 2012 Chakravyuh Hindi Shantanu Moitra
31 2012 Jannat 2 Hindi Raju Singh
32 2012 Drapchi Tibetan Sarosh Isedyar
33 2012 Krishna Aur Kans Hindi Shantanu Moitra George Joseph Co-composed the Background Score.
34 2012 Paanch Adhyay Bengali Shantanu Moitra
35 2012 Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi Hindi Adil Prashant
36 2013EnteMalayalamShantanu MoitraGeorge Joseph Co-composed the Background Score.
37 2013 Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 Hindi Raju Singh
38 2013InkaarHindiShantanu Moitra
39 2013Murder 3HindiRaju Singh
40 2013Aashiqui 2HindiRaju Singh
41 2013Jolly LLBHindiSanjoy Chowdhury
42 2013Madras Cafe[3]HindiShantanu Moitra
43 2013 Sikander Hindi Justin Uday
44 2013 Dehraadun Diary Hindi Ripul Sharma
45 2013 Oye Hoye Pyar Ho Gaya Punjabi Raju Singh
46 2013 Goopy gawaiya bagha bajaiya Hindi 3 Brothers and a Violin
47 2013Phata Poster Nikhla HeroHindiRaju Singh
48 2014 Yaariyan Hindi Raju Singh
49 2014Hasee Toh PhaseeHindiAmar Mangrulkar
50 2014Ek VillainHindiRaju Singh
51 2014Buno Haansh[4]BengaliShantanu MoitraNominated for 2014 Mirchi Music Awards[2]
52 2014Bang Bang!HindiSalim–Sulaiman
53 2014Naa Bangaaru TalliTeluguShantanu Moitra, George JosephWon National Film Award for Best Best Background Score[5]
54 2014PKHindiShantanu Moitra
55 2014 Total Siyapaa Hindi Sanjoy Chowdhury
56 2014 1984 Punjabi Raju Singh
57 2014 Jatt James Bond Punjabi Raju Singh
58 2014 Bobby Jasoos Hindi Shantanu Moitra
59 2014 Buno Haansh Bengali Shantanu Moitra George Joseph Co-composed the Background Score.
60 2014 Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami Hindi Ram Sampath
61 2015Broken HorsesEnglishJohn Debney, Shantanu Moitra
62 2015TevarHindiClinton Cerejo
63 2015 Mr. X Hindi Raju Singh
64 2015 Khamoshiyan Hindi Raju Singh
65 2015 Hamari Adhuri Kahani Hindi Raju Singh
66 2015 Open Tee Bioscope Bengali Shantanu Moitra
67 2015 Bangistan Hindi Ram Sampath
68 2015 Crazy Cukkad Family Hindi Siddarth, Suhas
69 2015 Sardarji Punjabi Raju Singh
70 2016Pink[6]HindiShantanu MoitraGeorge Joseph Co-composed the Background Score.
71 2016 Zorawar Punjabi Raju Singh
72 2016Kahaani 2: Durga Rani SinghHindiClinton Cerejo
73 2016 Do Lafzon Ki Kahani Hindi Raju Singh
74 2016 Sanam Re Hindi Raju Singh
75 2016 Channo Kamli Yaar Di Punjabi Raju Singh
76 2016 Wazir Hindi Shantanu Moitra
77 2016 Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 Hindi Raju Singh
78 2016 Raaz 4 Hindi Raju Singh
79 2017 Toofan Singh Punjabi Raju Singh
80 2017KaabilHindiSalim–Sulaiman
81 2017 Jindua Punjabi Raju Singh
82 2017 Sargi Punjabi Raju Singh
83 2017 Iraada Hindi Raju Singh
84 2018October[7]HindiShantanu MoitraLove theme programmed and produced by George Joseph
85 2018 Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se Hindi Raju Singh
86 2018Race 3HindiSalim–Sulaiman
87 2018 Jai Simha Hindi Chirantan Bhatt
88 2019 Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai? Hindi 3 Brothers and a Violin
89 2019 Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Hindi Raju Singh
90 2019 Aadhaar Hindi Shantanu Moitra
91 2019 Student of the year 2 Hindi Salim–Sulaiman
92 2020 Malang Hindi Raju Singh
93 2020 Kaadan Tamil Shantanu Moitra
94 2020 Coolie No. 1 Hindi Salim–Sulaiman
95 2021 Haseen Dillruba Hindi Amar Mangrulkar
96 2021 Sardar Udham Hindi Shantanu Moitra
97 2022 Jalsa (2022 film) Hindi Gaurav Chatterji
98 2022 Ek Villain Returns Hindi Raju Singh
99 2022 Mister Mummy Hindi Roy (singer)
100 2023 Kali Jotta Punjabi Raju Singh

As a Background Score Composer

YearFilmLanguage Music composer Other notes
101 2013 Naa Bangaaru Talli Telugu George Joseph Won National Film Award for Best Best Background Score[5]
102 2016 Global Baba Hindi George Joseph
103 2017 Rambhajjan Zindabaad Hindi George Joseph
104 2018102 Not Out[8]Hindi George Joseph
105 2019 Hum Chaar Hindi George Joseph
106 2019 Patnagarh Telugu, Oriya George Joseph George Joseph won a LIFFT Award for the Best Background Score 2019
107 2019 Rabia and Olivia English George Joseph-Ripul Sharma
108 2020 Mee Raqsam Hindi George Joseph
109 2022 Mindgame Hindi George Joseph
110 2022 Uunchai Hindi George Joseph
111 2022 Dahini - The Witch Hindi George Joseph

Television discography

As a Music Composer / Programmer / Producer

YearTV showLanguageMusic composerOther notes
112 2012Satyamev Jayate (Season 1)HindiRam SampathCo-composed the background scores for 13 episodes
113 2015 Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum Hindi George Joseph-Ripul Sharma
114 2017CyberSquad[9]HindiGeorge Joseph-Ripul Sharma
115 2017Ragini MMS: ReturnsHindiGeorge Joseph-Ripul Sharma
116 2018 X.X.X. Uncensored Hindi George Joseph-Ripul Sharma
117 2018 Broken But Beautiful Hindi George Joseph-Ripul Sharma
118 2018 Puncch Beat Hindi George Joseph-Ripul Sharma
119 2019 Hello Mini Hindi George Joseph-Ripul Sharma
120 2020 The Chargesheet: Innocent or Guilty? Hindi Salim–Sulaiman
121 2022 Swaran Ghar Hindi George Joseph-Ripul Sharma
122 2022 Mithya (web series) Hindi George Joseph-Ripul Sharma
123 2022 Duranga Hindi George Joseph-Ripul Sharma
124 2022 Udaariyaan Hindi George Joseph-Ripul Sharma

Short Film discography

As a Music Composer / Programmer / Producer

YearShort FilmLanguageMusic composerOther notes
125 2017 Carbon: A Story of Tomorrow Hindi Salim–Sulaiman George Joseph Co-composed the Background Score.
126 2017 Phir Ek Subah Hindi George Joseph

References

  1. "IMDB George Joseph". IMDb.
  2. "Music Mirchi Awards".
  3. "Madras Cafe (2013)" via www.imdb.com.
  4. "Buno Haansh". 15 August 2014 via www.imdb.com.
  5. "61st National Film Awards for 2013 Announced". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  6. "Pink (2016)" via www.imdb.com.
  7. "October (2018)" via www.imdb.com.
  8. "102 Not Out". 4 May 2018 via www.imdb.com.
  9. "Cyber Squad (TV Series 2017– )" via www.imdb.com.
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