Manoj Gyan
| Manoj - Gyan (Manoj Saran & Gyan Varma) | |
|---|---|
| Also known as |
Manoj Gyan, Manoj Bhatnagar & Gyan Varma |
| Genres | Film score, Fusion music |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, music director, orchestrator, conductor |
Manoj - Gyan is a colloquial term used to refer to the duo of music directors Manoj Saran and Gyan Varma. In the 1980s, the two collaboratively composed music for a few Hindi-language as well as Tamil-language movies. Manoj hails from the state of Uttar Pradesh, while Gyan is from Punjab.
Career
In the 1980s the duo ended up composing for movies like Oomai Vizhigal, Senthoora Poove and Inaindha Kaigal, and these movies had several hit songs.
In particular, the song "Tholvi Nilayena Ninaithal" sung by P B Srinivas in the movie Oomai Vizhigal became a runaway hit. The song went on to assume the role of an unofficial anthem of sorts for the LTTE in Sri Lanka.[1]
The two split up around 1989. Following the split, Gyan Verma scored music for a couple of films on his own including Inaindha Kaigal and Sathya Vaakku. Manoj Saran also tried his hand at scoring in a film titled Panthaya Kuthiraigal, but the film wasn't released to the public.
Years later, Manoj built a recording theater and eventually returned as a producer-music director in 1998, assuming the name of Manoj Bhatnagar. He produced and also directed the music for two films "Endrendrum Kadhal" (starring Vijay) and "Good Luck" (starring Prashant). Both films didn't fare too well with the audiences.[2]
Filmography
Manoj - Gyan
| Year | Film | Language | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Roohi | Hindi | [3] | |
| 1986 | Ek Misaal | Hindi | [4] | |
| 1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Megam Karuththirukku | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Parisam Pottachu | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Vairagyam | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Velicham | Tamil | [5] | |
| 1987 | Evargal Indiyargal | Tamil | [6] | |
| 1988 | Senthoora Poove | Tamil | [7] | |
| 1988 | Urimai Geetham | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Hum Farishte Nahin | Hindi | [8] | |
| 1988 | Bahaar | Hindi | [9] | |
| 1989 | Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Thaai Naadu | Tamil | ||
Gyan Varma
| Year | Film | Language | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Inaindha Kaigal | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Kalyana Rasi | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Sathya Vaakku | Tamil |
Manoj Saran / Manoj Bhatnagar
| Year | Film | Language | Notes | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Mr. Prasad | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Dhaadi | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Siragadikka Aasai | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Uzhiyan | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Prema Shikharam / Anokha Premyudh | Telugu / Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Samrat | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Endrendrum Kadhal | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Good Luck | Tamil | ||
References
- ↑ http://www.tamilguardian.com/article.asp?articleid=3140
- ↑ http://www.tfmpage.com/forum/3972.23.33.57.html
- ↑ "Roohi-LP Records". Retrieved 2013-12-09.
- ↑ "Ek Misaal-LP Records". Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "Velicham Vinyl LP Records". ebay. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
- ↑ "Evargal Indiyargal Vinyl LP Records". musicalaya. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
- ↑ "Senthoora Poove". raaga.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
- ↑ "Hum Farishte Nahin-LP Records". Retrieved 2013-12-15.
- ↑ "Bahaar Vinyl LP Records". ebay. Retrieved 2014-02-06.