Bharadwaj | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ramani Ramaswamy |
Born | [1] Ravanasamudram, Tirunelveli District, India | 3 July 1960
Genres | Film score, Background Score |
Occupation(s) | Composer, music director, singer |
Years active | 1994–present |
Ramani Bharadwaj is an Indian music composer, [2] singer-songwriter, who is predominantly known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award in the year 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government. [3]
Bharadwaj was born in Ravanasamudram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, but spent his entire childhood in Delhi. [4]
He started his career composing for television series Vizhudhugal and Telegu films, his breakthrough came with Ajithkumar starring Kadhal Mannan (1998). [5]
He has 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]
Bharadwaj was awarded the Filmfare Award twice, for his work on the films Gemini (2002) & Autograph (2004). [7] [8] He is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award in 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. [9]
This is a partial list of notable films where Bharadwaj has composed music & background score.
Year | Film/Album | Language | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Audio Label | Ref. |
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2019 | Navarathriya Navavaibhava | Kannada | "Navarthriya e" | Priyadarshini, Mahesh Mahadev | Mahesh Mahadev | PM Audios | [10] [11] |
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 | Attagasam | "Thala Pola" | |
2004 | Autograph | "Gnabagam Varuthe" | |
2006 | Vattaaram | "Yar Tharuvar Intha" | |
2008 | Vallamai Thaarayo | "Vallamai Tharayo", "Unnaithan" | |
2010 | Aasal | "Em Thandhai" |