Vanamali
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Mani Gopal popularly known by his pen-name, Vanamali (Telugu
: వనమాలి) is a world-renowned Telugu lyricist and poet. He is the recipient of the prestigious Filmfare Best Lyricist Award. His works include the musical hit Arey Arey from Happy Days. He holds a Phd in Telugu literature from Madras University.
in Andhra Pradesh
. He was always interested in many arts, particularly singing. He took up writing seriously while he was in his degree final year. He never had any ambitions of taking up any form of art seriously and it was the emphasis of his parents on education right from the childhood that made him a voracious reader and motivated him to go ahead with education. Vanamali has earned his PhD with High Honors in Telugu literature. He wrote his first composition which was sung by Vijayalaksmi Sarma in a program in Doordarshan. After that he joined as a reporter in Sitara, a Telugu film weekly and worked there for almost 10 years. During this time he developed his interest towards Telugu
movies and is one of the leading lyricists and song writers in Tollywood. He has worked closely with musical maestros such as Harris Jayaraj
, A. R. Rahman
and Ilaiyaraaja
.
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...
: వనమాలి) is a world-renowned Telugu lyricist and poet. He is the recipient of the prestigious Filmfare Best Lyricist Award. His works include the musical hit Arey Arey from Happy Days. He holds a Phd in Telugu literature from Madras University.
Background
Dr. Mani Gopal was born in Railway KodurRailway Kodur
Railway Kodur is a village and a mandal in Kadapa district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Geography - Climate:Railway Kodur is located in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh. It has an average elevation of 162 metres above sea level.Railway Kodur has an extreme type of climate...
in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. He was always interested in many arts, particularly singing. He took up writing seriously while he was in his degree final year. He never had any ambitions of taking up any form of art seriously and it was the emphasis of his parents on education right from the childhood that made him a voracious reader and motivated him to go ahead with education. Vanamali has earned his PhD with High Honors in Telugu literature. He wrote his first composition which was sung by Vijayalaksmi Sarma in a program in Doordarshan. After that he joined as a reporter in Sitara, a Telugu film weekly and worked there for almost 10 years. During this time he developed his interest towards Telugu
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...
movies and is one of the leading lyricists and song writers in Tollywood. He has worked closely with musical maestros such as Harris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj is an Indian film composer. He has written scores and soundtracks for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.- Early life :Harris Jayaraj hails from a pious Christian Nadar family and was born and brought up in Chennai. Harris studied at Krishnaswamy Matric School, Nungambakam. His father,...
, 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...
and 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...
.
Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu - Happy DaysHappy DaysHappy Days is an American television sitcom that originally aired from January 15, 1974, to September 24, 1984, on ABC. Created by Garry Marshall, the series presents an idealized vision of life in mid-1950s to mid-1960s America....
Arerey song- 2007 - Nandi Award for Best Lyricist - Happy DaysHappy DaysHappy Days is an American television sitcom that originally aired from January 15, 1974, to September 24, 1984, on ABC. Created by Garry Marshall, the series presents an idealized vision of life in mid-1950s to mid-1960s America....
Oh My Friend Song- 2007
Filmography
- O Manasaa (Spring 2012)
- 180 (2011)
- Rangam (2011)
- Orange (2010)
- Gaayam 2Gaayam 2Gaayam 2 is a 2010 Telugu film, directed by Praveen Sri, an associate of Ram Gopal Varma.The Film stars Jagapathi Babu, Vimala Raman, Tanikella Bharani, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Jeeva and. The film is a prequel to the 1993 film Gaayam directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The music for the sequel is composed by...
(2010) - PrasthanamPrasthanam-Reception:Though the movie did not make major show at boxoffice on its release due to poor promotions and competition from the other hit movies such as simha and darling, it recovered money for the producer as the remake rights itself were sold for about 70 lakhs in five languages...
(2010) - Maro Charitra (2010)
- Enthiran (as Robo - Telugu Version - 2010)
- Oy!
- Avakai BiryaniAvakai BiryaniAvakai Biryani is a critically acclaimed 2008 Telugu film written and directed by Anish Kuruvilla. Filmed in Telugu, the film revolves around Akbar Kalam, a Muslim auto rickshaw-driver and Lakshmi Jandhyala, a traditional Hindu woman with a romantic backdrop...
- Happy DaysHappy DaysHappy Days is an American television sitcom that originally aired from January 15, 1974, to September 24, 1984, on ABC. Created by Garry Marshall, the series presents an idealized vision of life in mid-1950s to mid-1960s America....
- SivaputruduPithamaganPithamagan is a 2003 Tamil feature drama film directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram, Surya, Laila, Sangeetha, and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja....