Anuradha Sriram
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Anuradha Sriram is an Indian carnatic
and playback singer
who hails from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu
. She has sung in many Tamil, Telugu
, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi
films.
Classical music from the musical giant S. Kalyanaraman
and Hindustani
Classical Music from Manik Bua Takurdas. She had her debut in movies through A R Rahman in Bombay. Her first solo was for A R Rahman in Indira
.
Anuradha is from a Tamil Iyer family and completed her Master's in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University
, U.S. (where one of her professors and mentors was T. Viswanathan
) prior to her foray into music. She also studied Western classical opera music in the U.S. She is married to singer Vidwan Sriram Parasuram (who received his Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan, where he met Anuradha when she was a masters student). They have two sons named Jayant and Lokesh.
. She has featured in a number of 'jugalbandhi' or fusion concerts along with her husband, Vidwan Sriram Parasuram. He is a Hindustani maestro
. She has sung more than 3000 songs in all the languages.
career
was triggered by her proficiency in the different raagas
in Carnatic music
and her distinguished educational background in music. She was eventually spotted by A. R. Rahman
who gave her a chance in Ini Accham Accham Illai from Indira
. Later, she worked with him in many hit film songs like Anbendra from Minsara Kanavu, Dil Se Re from Dil Se
, Anbe Anbe from Jeans, Ishwar Allah from Earth, Ishq Bina from Taal
, Kaattu Sirukki from Raavanan etc.
South Screen Videocon Award - ‘Chennai Girl’
The President of India Gold Medal Award
Best Female Playback Singer Award - Aasai - 1995(1995)
Dr.J. Jayalalitha Cine Award
Best Female Playback Singer Award
Best Female Playback Singer Award - Hrudayanjali(2002)
Best Female Playback Singer Award - Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
Kalaimamani Award
Ajanta Award for the best female playback singer of 1996.
Nalam nalam was also nominated for the National Award.
She was also awarded a Platinum Disc for Record Sales of her song in the Hindi film ‘ Ram Jaane ‘
IIFA for the Best Playback Singer for the movie Gemini (2002)
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
and playback singer
Playback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
who hails from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. She has sung in many Tamil, Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
films.
Personal life
Anuradha Sriram Parasuram was born in Chennai on July 9, 1970, to playback singer Renuka Devi and Meenakshi Sundaram Mohan in Chennai. She completed her Bachelors in Music from Queen Mary's College, Chennai and Masters Degree in Queen Mary's College Chennai. She learned CarnaticCarnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
Classical music from the musical giant S. Kalyanaraman
S. Kalyanaraman
S. Kalyanaraman , popularly known as SKR, was a legendary vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. Hailing from a famed musical family, where his great-grandfather was Komal Muthu Bhagavathar and his grand uncle was the celebrated vocalist Madirimangalam Natesa Iyer, S.Kalyanaraman became one of the...
and Hindustani
Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music is the Hindustani or North Indian style of Indian classical music found throughout the northern Indian subcontinent. The style is sometimes called North Indian Classical Music or Shāstriya Sangeet...
Classical Music from Manik Bua Takurdas. She had her debut in movies through A R Rahman in Bombay. Her first solo was for A R Rahman in Indira
Indira (film)
Indira is a 1995 Tamil film co-written and directed by Suhasini Manirathnam. It stars Anu Hasan in the title role. Its score and well acclaimed soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. Although not a runaway success in Tamil Nadu, the film did well in Tokyo, Japan upon release...
.
Anuradha is from a Tamil Iyer family and completed her Master's in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1831 and located in Middletown, Connecticut. According to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Wesleyan is the only Baccalaureate College in the nation that emphasizes undergraduate instruction in the arts and...
, U.S. (where one of her professors and mentors was T. Viswanathan
T. Viswanathan
Tanjore Viswanathan was a Carnatic musician specializing in the Carnatic flute and voice. His brother was the mridangam player T...
) prior to her foray into music. She also studied Western classical opera music in the U.S. She is married to singer Vidwan Sriram Parasuram (who received his Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan, where he met Anuradha when she was a masters student). They have two sons named Jayant and Lokesh.
Career
Anuradha specializes in Carnatic music and has sung in over 1000 concerts worldwide. She is keenly interested in folk musicFolk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
. She has featured in a number of 'jugalbandhi' or fusion concerts along with her husband, Vidwan Sriram Parasuram. He is a Hindustani maestro
Maestro
Maestro is a title of extreme respect given to a master musician. The term is most commonly used in the context of Western classical music and opera. This is associated with the ubiquitous use of Italian vocabulary for classical music terms...
. She has sung more than 3000 songs in all the languages.
Films
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career
Career
Career is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as a person's "course or progress through life ". It is usually considered to pertain to remunerative work ....
was triggered by her proficiency in the different raagas
Raga
A raga is one of the melodic modes used in Indian classical music.It is a series of five or more musical notes upon which a melody is made...
in Carnatic music
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
and her distinguished educational background in music. She was eventually spotted by A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
who gave her a chance in Ini Accham Accham Illai from Indira
Indira (film)
Indira is a 1995 Tamil film co-written and directed by Suhasini Manirathnam. It stars Anu Hasan in the title role. Its score and well acclaimed soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. Although not a runaway success in Tamil Nadu, the film did well in Tokyo, Japan upon release...
. Later, she worked with him in many hit film songs like Anbendra from Minsara Kanavu, Dil Se Re from Dil Se
Dil Se
Dil Se is a 1998 Hindi film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Preity Zinta. Mani Ratnam also co-wrote the screenplay for the film...
, Anbe Anbe from Jeans, Ishwar Allah from Earth, Ishq Bina from Taal
Taal (film)
Taal is a 1999 Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. Taal was an official selection by Roger Ebert for his 2005 Overlooked Film Festival. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, Amrish Puri and Alok Nath. It was also dubbed in Tamil as Thaalam...
, Kaattu Sirukki from Raavanan etc.
Awards
Best Sensational Singer Award - Malai Kottai(2007)South Screen Videocon Award - ‘Chennai Girl’
The President of India Gold Medal Award
Best Female Playback Singer Award - Aasai - 1995(1995)
Dr.J. Jayalalitha Cine Award
Best Female Playback Singer Award
Best Female Playback Singer Award - Hrudayanjali(2002)
Best Female Playback Singer Award - Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
Kalaimamani Award
Ajanta Award for the best female playback singer of 1996.
Nalam nalam was also nominated for the National Award.
She was also awarded a Platinum Disc for Record Sales of her song in the Hindi film ‘ Ram Jaane ‘
IIFA for the Best Playback Singer for the movie Gemini (2002)
Filmography
Anuradha has been active in films since 1997.| Year | Song Title | Film Name | Language | Music Director |
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| "Kaattu Sirukki" | Raavanan | Tamil | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Bhangra Paa Le" | Talaash Talaash -Personnel:All information is taken from the CD.Junoon*Salman Ahmad - vocals, lead guitar*Ali Azmat - vocals, backing vocals*Brian O'Connell - bass guitar, backing vocalsAdditional musicians*Bass guitars played by Assad Ahmed... |
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Hindi | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Band Kamre Mein" | Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi is a 2001 Indian film directed by Rahul Rawail and starring Kajol in a double role as two estranged identical twins. The storyline follows the general theme of its Hollywood counterpart The Parent Trap, but with the added melodrama and slight-changed storyline of a... |
Hindi | Anu Malik Anu Malik Anu Malik , born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a famous music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. After a considerable period of struggle, the 90's welcomed Anu with hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani... |
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| "Malai Malai" | Chocklet | Hindi | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Oru Ponnu Onnu" | Kushi Kushi (2000 film) Kushi was a Tamil movie released in 2000, starring Joseph Vijay and Jyothika Saravanan. The movie ran for 175 days at the box-office..The Crew of "Kushi" celebrated the 175 days celebration, which was telecasted on sun tv, a popular Tamil channel.-Cast:... |
Tamil | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Dupatta Mera" | Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai | Hindi | Anu Malik Anu Malik Anu Malik , born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a famous music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. After a considerable period of struggle, the 90's welcomed Anu with hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani... |
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| Maangalya Kaalam | Vakkalathu Narayanankutty | Malayalam | Mohan Sithara Mohan Sithara Mohan Sithara, is a leading malayalam film music composer in Kerala. He is very much talented in making super hit songs. He won Kerala State Award for applying music for the songs in Priyanandan's "Sufi Paranja Kadha". Since 1986 he is an active musician in malayalam film industry... |
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| "Raaja Raaja" | Preethsod Thappa | Kannada | Hamsalekha Hamsalekha Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films... |
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| "Bangaaradinda" | Preethsod Thappa | Kannada | Hamsalekha Hamsalekha Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films... |
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| "Sone Sone" | Preethsod Thappa | Kannada | Hamsalekha Hamsalekha Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films... |
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| 2000 | "Ammammalu Taatayyalu" | Nuvve Kavali Nuvve Kavali Nuvve Kavali is a 2000 blockbuster Telugu film under Ushakiron Movies, directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar of Swayamvaram fame. Tarun and Richa Pallod debuted with this film. In many ways the film became a catalyst for new trends in Tollywood... |
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| "Poo Virinjaachu" | Mugavaree | Tamil | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Ethanai Manikku" | Karisakattu Poove | Tamil | Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry. He is regarded as one of the finest music composers in India. Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, and a songwriter... |
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| "Roja Poonthottam" | Kannukkul Nilavu Kannukkul Nilavu Kannukkul Nilavu is a 2000 Indian Tamil language film starring Vijay, Raghuvaran, Srividya, Kaveri and Shalini.-Plot:Gautham Prabhakar meets Dr.Rajasekhar , a psychologist, his daughter Hema and her friends, Surya & Chandru . He has memories of a girl named Gayathri , who he met briefly and... |
Tamil | Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry. He is regarded as one of the finest music composers in India. Ilaiyaraaja is also an instrumentalist, conductor, and a songwriter... |
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| "Prem Jaal" | Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai is 2000 Hindi film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Govinda and Sonali Bendre as leads... |
Hindi | Anand Raj Anand Anand Raj Anand Anand Raj Anand is an Indian music director, composer, lyricist and playback singer in the Hindi film industry.-Early life:Anand was born in Delhi to a family of jewellers... |
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| 1999 | "Devudu Karunisthadani" | Prema Katha | Telugu | Sandeep Chowta Sandeep Chowta Sandeep Chowta is an Indian Bollywood and Tollywood music director and head of Columbia Records in India. He has also sung some of his songs.In 2003, he produced an anti substance abuse documentary, titled Dead End, that was entered into numerous film festivals and was government acclaimed... |
| "Pacific Lo" | Kalisundam Raa Kalisundam Raa Kalisundham Raa is a Telugu language film, starring Venkatesh and Simran in the lead roles. The film is directed by Uday Shankar. The movie was produced by D. Suresh Babu. The movie was the biggest hit in Tollywood in 70 years at the time of its release and successful running.-Plot:Raghaviah and... |
Telugu | S. A. Rajkumar | |
| "Ishq Bina Kya" | Taal Taal (film) Taal is a 1999 Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. Taal was an official selection by Roger Ebert for his 2005 Overlooked Film Festival. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, Amrish Puri and Alok Nath. It was also dubbed in Tamil as Thaalam... |
Hindi | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Kaadhal Illamal" | Taalam | Tamil | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Chunari Chunari" | Biwi No.1 Biwi No.1 Biwi No.1 is a 1999 Bollywood comedy film directed by David Dhawan. The film stars Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Anil Kapoor and Tabu. Saif Ali Khan has a special appearance in the film. It is remake of the 1995 Tamil film Sathi Leelavathi... |
Hindi | Anu Malik Anu Malik Anu Malik , born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a famous music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. After a considerable period of struggle, the 90's welcomed Anu with hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani... |
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| "Nee Endhan Vaanam" | Monisha En Monalisa Monisha En Monalisa Monisha En Monalisa is a Tamil film released in 1999 directed and produced by T. Rajendar. His son, Silambarasan starred in a cameo role in the film, whilst debutants, Ramanakanth and Mumtaj played the lead roles... |
Tamil | T. Rajendar T. Rajendar Vijaya Thesingu Rajendar is a Tamil film actor and director as well as a film score composer, screenwriter, singer, comedian, dancer and playback singer. He is also a politician in Tamil Nadu, India.... |
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| "Vaanam Paadudhe" | Vaali Vaali Vaali is a 1999 Tamil thriller film written and directed by S. J. Suryah. The film stars Ajith Kumar in a dual role with Simran appearing in another leading role. The supporting cast of the film include Jyothika in her debut venture, Livingston and Vivek. The film's music is composed by the music... |
Tamil | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| "Nilavai Konduvaa" | Vaali Vaali Vaali is a 1999 Tamil thriller film written and directed by S. J. Suryah. The film stars Ajith Kumar in a dual role with Simran appearing in another leading role. The supporting cast of the film include Jyothika in her debut venture, Livingston and Vivek. The film's music is composed by the music... |
Tamil | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
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| 1998 | "Chinna Chinna Kiliye" | Kannedhirey Thondrinal Kannedhirey Thondrinal Kannedhirey Thondrinal is a 1998 Tamil film directed by Ravichandran. The film stars Prashanth and Simran in the lead roles... |
Tamil | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
| "Dil Se Re" | Dil Se Dil Se Dil Se is a 1998 Hindi film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Preity Zinta. Mani Ratnam also co-wrote the screenplay for the film... |
Hindi | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Santhosha Kannere" | Uyire | Tamil | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Anbe Anbe Kolladhe" | Jeans | Tamil | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Ishwar Allah" | 1947 Earth | Hindi | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Kushalave Kshemave" | Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Kannada | Hamsalekha Hamsalekha Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films... |
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| "Dayana Dayana" | Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Kannada | Hamsalekha Hamsalekha Hamsalekha is a music director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also writes screenplays and dialogues for movies. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and has written lyrics for 300-odd feature films. He has also composed for Tamil and Telugu films... |
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| "Ek Tarf Hai" | Gharwali Baharwali | Hindi | Anu Malik Anu Malik Anu Malik , born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a famous music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. After a considerable period of struggle, the 90's welcomed Anu with hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani... |
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| "Tu Hi Tu" | Kabhi Na Kabhi Kabhi na Kabhi Kabhi Na Kabhi is a 1998 Bollywood crime film co-written and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor and Pooja Bhatt in pivotal roles. The film was produced by R. Mohan in the banner of a Malayalam film production company, Shogun Films. The movie had a delayed release on 27... |
Hindi | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Jo Tum Kaho" | Chhota Chetan Chhota Chetan Chhota Chetan is a 1998 Hindi movie directed by Jijo Punnoose. It was dubbed from the 1984 Malayalam movie, My Dear Kuttichathan — which was India's first 3-D film — and it went on to become a major box office hit... |
Hindi | Anu Malik Anu Malik Anu Malik , born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a famous music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. After a considerable period of struggle, the 90's welcomed Anu with hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani... |
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| 1997 | "Pehli Pehli Baar" | Zor Zor (film) Zor is a Bollywood film released in 1997. Zor was produced by Vivek Kumar and directed by Sangeeth Sivan.- Plot :Zor is a film about how innocent people are targeted by mafia and politicians to turn them into terrorist for their benefits. Arjun a Photographer is only a son of Police Commissioner ... |
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| "Anbendra Mazhayilae" | Minsaara Kanavu Minsaara Kanavu Minsara Kanavu is a 1997 Tamil, Romance film, directed by Rajiv Menon. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by A. R. Rahman. Originally produced in Tamil, it went on to be dubbed in Telugu and in Hindi owing to its popularity.... |
Tamil | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |
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| "Maaro Maaro" | Suswagatham Suswagatham Suswagatham is a Telugu film which released on January 1, 1998. This film is a remake of Tamil Movie Love Today starring Joseph Vijay and Suvalakshmi and Raghuvaran in lead role released in May 1997. This film was Pawan Kalyan's third hit as an actor. The film was very attractive to the youth... |
Telugu | S. A. Rajkumar | |
| "Pelli Kala" | Preminchunkondam Raa Preminchunkondam Raa Preminchukondam Raa is a 1997 Tollywood film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee. The film stars Venkatesh & Anjala Zaveri in the lead roles.It was the first Telugu movie to run 100 days in over 50 centres... |
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| 1996 | "Nalam Nalamariya Aaval" | Kadhal Kottai Kadhal Kottai Kadhal Kottai is a 1996 Tamil film directed by Agathiyan, in which Ajith Kumar and Devayani play lead roles, apart from Heera Rajgopal, Thalaivasal Vijay, and Karan who played important roles.... |
Tamil | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
| 1996 | "Un Uthattora" | Panchalankurichi Panchalankurichi Panchalankurichi is a small but historic village, 3 km from Ottapidaram and 18 km from Thoothukudi in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India. Panchalankurichi was once a Palayam and is best known as the birth place of Veerapandiya Kattabomman, a 17th century Palayakarrar , who opposed the British... |
Tamil | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
| 1996 | "Vantheyalla" | Panchalankurichi Panchalankurichi Panchalankurichi is a small but historic village, 3 km from Ottapidaram and 18 km from Thoothukudi in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India. Panchalankurichi was once a Palayam and is best known as the birth place of Veerapandiya Kattabomman, a 17th century Palayakarrar , who opposed the British... |
Tamil | Deva Deva (music director) Deva is an Indian film composer and singer. He has composed songs and provided background music for Tamil films in a career spanning about 20 years. Many know his gaana songs, written mostly using Madras Tamil. He is known as the "Father of Gaana Genre" in the Tamil film industry.Deva has composed... |
| 1995 | "Ini Achham Illai" | Indira Indira (film) Indira is a 1995 Tamil film co-written and directed by Suhasini Manirathnam. It stars Anu Hasan in the title role. Its score and well acclaimed soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. Although not a runaway success in Tamil Nadu, the film did well in Tokyo, Japan upon release... |
Tamil | A. R. Rahman A. R. Rahman Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and... |