S. A. Rajkumar
| S. A. Rajkumar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
23 August 1964 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Music director |
| Years active | 1987–Present |
S. A. Rajkumar (born 23 August 1964) is an Indian film music director who hails from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He has composed music for many south Indian films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Light-hearted melodies are often considered his forte. He has won 3 Filmfare Awards[1] for the films Raja,Pudhu Vasantham[2] & Shruthi.
Early life
Rajkumar was born on 23 August 1964 to Selvarajan and Kannammal in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The family ancestors belong to Paettai, Thirunelveli District. His father was a vocalist performing in stage shows conducted by popular music directors such as Ilayaraja, Gangai Amaren, Deva among others. Rajkumar had been a silent admirer of his father's musical career and developed an interest in music. It was his mother who discovered his flair for music and pursued his father to make him join music classes. Rajkumar underwent classical music training under the guidance of Subbaiah Bhagavathar for 3 years.[3][4]
Career
After years of formal music training, Rajkumar began to conduct musical shows on his own and was on the way to look for film opportunities. It was in 1987, director duo Robert-Rajashekar came forward to sign him as the music director for their film Chinna Poove Mella Pesu. This film had Prabhu and Ramki in the lead roles. Since then, Rajkumar has scored for over hundred films in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries.[3] His scores for the films such as Suryavamsam, Aval Varuvala, Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen, Thulladha Manamum Thullum, Vanathai Pola, Raja (1999 film), Vasantham , Priyamaanavale , "Priyamaana Thozhi" have all been huge hits and considered memorable for long time.
Rajkumar has composed songs for many hit films in Kannada starring South Super Star Dr.Vishnuvardhan, a star of 220 movies in five different languages. The hit films in their combination includes Sirivantha, Varsha, Jyeshta and many more. The all time ever green songs of Kannada Cinema, Sevanthiye Sevanthiye sung by Indian play back singer Dr.S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, a song from the Kannada blockbuster film Surya Vamsha and Premachandrama from another blockbuster film Yejamana sung by south singer Rajesh Krishnan, was originally composed by Rajkumar. Hence, Dr.Vishnu and S.A.Rajkumar's combination has given the industry best of best compositions.
Awards
- 1990 - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director - Tamil - Pudhu Vasantham[5]
- 1990 - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Kannada – Shruthi[6]
- 1999 – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu – Raja[7]
- 1997 – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director – Suryavamsam
Partial Filmography
Tamil cinema
Telugu cinema
- Pelli (1997)
- Subhakankshalu (1997)
- Suswagatham (1998)
- Suryavamsam (1998)
- Rayudu (1998)
- Vaibhavam (1998)
- Sneham Kosam (1999)
- Manavudu Danavudu (1999)
- Manikyam (1999)
- Raja (1999) Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Telugu
- Panchadara Chilaka (1999)
- Preminche Manasu (1999)
- Bobbili Vamsham (1999)
- Kalisundam Raa (2000)
- Ravanna (2000)
- Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
- Maa Annayya (2000)
- Ninnu Choosaka (2000)
- Chinna (2000)
- Pelli Sambandham (2000)
- Ninne Premistha (2000)
- Simharasi (2001)
- Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
- Kalisi Naduddam (2001)
- Naa Manasista Raa (2001)
- Maa Pelliki Randi (2001)
- Akka Bavekkada (2001)
- Deevinchandi (2001)
- Shubhakaryam (2001)
- Ninnu Choodalani (2001)
- Daddy (2001)
- Bharata Simha Reddy (2002)
- Nee Premakai (2002)
- Siva Rama Raju (2002)
- Police Sisters (2002)
- Vasantham (2003)
- Tiger Harischandra Prasad (2003)
- Leela Mahal Center (2004)
- Keelu Gurram (2004)
- Cheppave Chirugali (2004)
- Kushi Kushiga (2004)
- Puttintiki Ra Chelli (2004)
- Sankranthi (2005)
- Naidu LLB (2005)
- Rajababu (2006)
- Andala Ramudu (2006)
- Asthram (2006)
- Veedu Maamulodu Kaadu (2007)
- Nava Vasantham (2007)
- Gorintaku (2008)
- Punnami Naagu (2009)
- Maa Annayya Bangaram (2010)
- Mouna Raagam (2010)
- Jhalak (2011)
- Mr. Pellikoduku (2013)
- Rani Ranamma (2013)
Kannada cinema
- Shruthi (1990) Filmfare Award for Best Music Director - Kannada
- Gowri Kalyana (1991)
- Maduve(1997)
- Jodi (2001)
- Chandra Chakori(2003)
- Rama Krishna (2004)
- Kanchana Ganga (2004)
- Jyeshta (2004)
- Sirivantha (2006)
- Thandege Thakka Maga (2006)
- Sevanthi Sevanthi (2006)
- Thayiya Madilu (2007)
- Preethigagi (2007)
- Gokula Krishna (2012)
Malayalam cinema
- Vesham (2004)
- Villaliveeran (2014)
Television
- 2010 Kodi Mullai
References
- ↑ http://www.pvv.ntnu.no/~kailasan/news/rahman_bags_12th_filmfare_award.htm
- ↑ http:// Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991, 38th filmfare awards south
- 1 2 "Profile Gallery | S.A. Rajkumar". CineCrush. 23 August 1964. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
- ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20010121165300/http://dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinebio/30-03-00/rajkumar.htm
- ↑ http:// Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991, 38th filmfare awards south
- ↑ http:// Refer Filmfare Magazine August 1991, 38th filmfare awards south
- ↑ "Filmfare Awards South - 1998 - Winners & Nominees".