Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma | |
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Indian classical | |
Occupation(s) | |
Years active | 1992–present |
Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanya Sharma (born 11 July 1964),
Early life
Mani Sharma was born Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanya Sharma on 11 July 1964 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh,[5][6] and grew up in Chennai. His father was a violinist who played with composer and music producer Saluru Rajeswara Rao.[1]
Career
Sharma began his career programming under S. Rajeswara Rao and other composers including
Ashwini Dutt, starting with Super Heroes.[7] As of July 2023[update] he has been music director on more than 200 films, for the most part Telugu but also including 25 Tamil productions and several in Kannada.[1] His first hit was Preminchukundam Raa (1997);[2] Choodalani Vundi and Samarasimha Reddy in particular have been highly successful.[7] He has also collaborated on albums with many actors, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan.[2]
His works are noted for integrating Indian with Western classical instrumentation.[2] He is sometimes known as Melody Brahma and Swara Bramha.[2]
Composers including
Awards
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He has received two state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, two CineMAA Awards and three Mirchi Music Awards South for Best Music Direction.
Discography
Telugu
Tamil
Year | Title | Notes |
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2001 | Narasimha | |
Shahjahan | Reused songs from Annayya (2000) and Kushi (2001) | |
2002 | Ezhumalai | Remake of Narasimha Naidu (2001), three songs reused from said film. One Reused song from Aadi (2002) |
Youth | Remake of (2001) | |
2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | |
Arasu | ||
Alaudin | ||
Anjaneya | Reused one song from Tagore | |
2004 | Jai | One reused song from Vamsi |
Gambeeram | ||
2005 | Thirupaachi | Composed only One song "Kannum Kannum" which is reused from Gudumba Shankar. |
2007 | Pokkiri | Two songs reused from Pokiri (2006) |
Sabari | ||
Arya |
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Malaikottai | one song segment partially sampled from Lakshmi Narasimha (2004) | |
2009 | Kadhalna Summa Illai | One song only "Ennammo Seithai Nee". Reused song from Okkadu (2003) |
Padikathavan | Reused songs from Choodalani Vundi (1998), Adavi Ramudu (2004), Athidhi (2007), and Yuvatha (2008) | |
Gaja | ||
Thoranai | ||
Malai Malai | Reused songs from Athadu and Parugu | |
Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru | ||
2010 | Sura | Reused songs from Samba (2004), Balu (2005), Ashok (2006), and Billa (2009) |
Maanja Velu | Remake of Lakshyam (2007) | |
2011 | Singam Puli | Reused songs from Okkadu, Chirutha and Stalin |
Mappillai | Reused songs from Dubai Seenu (2007) and Parugu (2008) | |
Uyarthiru 420 | ||
2013 | Apple Penne | |
2014 | Vetri Selvan | |
2015 | Inji Murappa | |
Narathan | One Reused song from Ek Niranjan |
Kannada
Year | Title | Notes |
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2002 | Premakke Sai | Remake of Chiru Navvuto One song reused from Kushi Reused "Chanchala" as "Malligai" for Arasu and as "Chinnaga" for Tagore |
2005 | Yashwanth | |
2006 | Gopi | Remake of Muraari Songs only |
Ajay | Remake of Okkadu One reused song from Gudumba Shankar | |
2014 | Ninnindale | |
2015 | Shivam | |
2024 | Martin |
Hindi
Year | Title | |
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1992 | Drohi
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score and 1 song |
1992 | Raat | score |
2014 | Mumbai 125 KM |
Background score only
Year | Film | Language |
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1996 | Deyyam | Telugu |
2002 | Shakti: The Power | Hindi |
2006 | Lakshmi | Telugu |
2006 | Raam | Telugu |
2009 | Koncham Istam Koncham Kastam | Telugu |
2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | Telugu |
2011 | Oh My Friend | Telugu |
2012 | Nuvva Nena | Telugu |
2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Telugu |
Ongole Gittha |
Telugu | |
2015 | Temper | Telugu |
Akhil | Telugu | |
2016 | Hyper | Telugu |
2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu | Telugu |
Television
- 2007 Suriya
Other works
Year | Title | Producer | Language |
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2009 | Chennai Super Kings Theme song | Chennai Super Kings | Tamil |
2016 | Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu |
Star Maa | Telugu |
2020 | Bigg Boss (Telugu season 4) Theme music
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Star Maa | Telugu |
References
- ^ a b c "Music Producer Mani Sharma Celebrates Birthday With Bhola Shankar Team". News 18. 13 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d e B, Satya (11 July 2021). "Gulte Special: Melody Brahma – King Of Background Music". Gulte.
- ^ "A musical blockbuster in the making?". Deccan Chronicle. 4 December 2019.
- ^ Borah, Prabalika M. (29 January 2012). "One for the melody". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 April 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "సితార - మణి...సినీ సంగీత ఆమని! - పాటల పల్లకి - సంగీత దర్శకులు". సితార (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ "మరపురాని 'మణి' మధురం!". NTV (in Telugu). 11 July 2021. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021.
- ^ a b P, Ram (11 July 2023). "Happy Birthday To Melody Brahma Mani Sharma". cinejosh.com.
- ^ Kumar, Asha Kiran (11 July 2018). "Mani Sharma: Top Telugu musical hits of Melody Brahma". The Times of India.
- ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (5 September 2015). "One good, two better?". The Hindu.
- ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (10 September 2009). "On a song". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ a b "The team of Narappa did not let me compose music for the first glimpse: Mani Sharma". The Times of India. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ "The 'Ala Ila Ela' Pre-release event was held in Hindupur and the makers are confident about the success of their film". The Times of India. 26 June 2023.
External links
- Mani Sharma at IMDb