Ramani Bharadwaj is an Indian music composer[2] and singer-songwriter, who is predominantly known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award in 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government.[3]
Bharadwaj | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ramani Ramaswamy |
| Born | 3 July 1960[1] Ravanasamudram, Tirunelveli District, India |
| Genres | Film score, background score |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, music director, singer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Early life
editBharadwaj was born in Ravanasamudram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, but spent his entire childhood in Delhi.[4]
Career
editHe started his career composing for the television series Vizhudhugal and Telegu film. His breakthrough came with the Ajithkumar-starring Kadhal Mannan (1998).[5]
Bharadwaj composed the 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), and "Azhagazhagey" (Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal).[6]
Awards
editBharadwaj was awarded the Filmfare Award twice, for his work on the films Gemini (2002) and Autograph (2004).[7][8] He received the Kalaimamani Award in 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 2004.[9]
Discography
edit- Films
This is a partial list of notable films for which Bharadwaj has composed music and 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 | [10][11] |
- Singer
This is a partial list of notable films in which Bharadwaj has worked as a singer.
| Year | Film/album | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Roja Koottam | "Putham Pudhu" | |
| 2004 | Attagasam | "Thala Pola" | |
| 2004 | Autograph | "Gnabagam Varuthe" | |
| 2006 | Vattaaram | "Yar Tharuvar Intha" | |
| 2008 | Vallamai Thaarayo | "Vallamai Tharayo", "Unnaithan" | |
| 2010 | Aasal | "Em Thandhai" |
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Kalaimamani awards announced". The Hindu. 29 January 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ "Kalyanamalai Matrimonial Magazine- VIP Interviews - Music Director Bharadwaj".
- ^ "A chat with Bharadwaj". Chennai Online. 27 October 2003. Archived from the original on 17 March 2005. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Surya shines, Cheran sizzles – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 11 July 2005. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Passion for Tamil". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 February 2006.
- ^ Navarathriya Navavaibhava-Dasara Song | Bharadwaj | Priyadarshini | Mahesh Mahadev | PM Audios, retrieved 1 February 2023
- ^ "PM Audios & Entertainments". pmaudios.com. Retrieved 13 February 2023.