Hariharan ( born 3 April 1955) is an Indian playback singer in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Bhojpuri and Telugu movies, an established ghazal singer, and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. His melody is strongly appreciated by the film fraternity. In 2004, he was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 3 April 1955 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Ghazal, filmi |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Associated acts | Colonial Cousins, Leslie Lewis |
Early life
Born in Thiruvananthapuram he grew up in Mumbai in a Tamil speaking family, and has bachelor degrees in science and law. He did his collegiate studies from S.I.E.S.College. The son of renowned Carnatic vocalists, Shrimati Alamelu and the late H.A.S. Mani (full name:Anantha Subramani Iyer), he inherited his parents' musical talents. Alamelu was Hariharan's first guru (mentor). From here he picked up Carnatic music skills. He was also exposed to Hindustani music from a young age. In his teens, inspired by the songs of Mehdi Hassan and Jagjit Singh, Hariharan developed a passion for ghazals and started training in Hindustani music from Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan. He used to put in thirteen hours of singing practice everyday. The committed Hariharan also put heart and soul into learning Urdu when he decided to become a ghazal singer.
Career
Film career
At the start of his career, Hariharan did the concert circuit and also performed on TV. He sang for a number of TV serials (e.g., Junoon). In 1977, he bagged the top prize in the "All India Sur Singaar Competition" and was promptly signed on by the late music director Jaidev to sing for his new Hindi film Gaman (1978). His debut song "Ajeeb Saane He Mujh Par Qarar" in that movie became such a hit that it won him an Uttar Pradesh State Film Award, as well as a National Award nomination.
Hariharan entered the world of Tamil films in 1992 introduced by debutant music director A.R. Rahman with the patriotic song "Thamizha Thamizha" in Maniratnam's film Roja. He was judged best male playback singer in the 1995 Tamil Nadu State Government Film Awards for his soulful rendition of the song "Uyire Uyire" also by music director A.R Rahman in Maniratnam's Bombay (Hariharan sang the song with K.S. Chithra). Hariharan has been one of the most trusted singers of Rahman and has sung many songs for him in long list of movies that includes Muthu, Minsara Kanavu, Jeans, Indian, Mudhalvan, Taal, Rangeela, Indira, Iruvar, Anbe Aaruyire, Kangalal Kaithu Sei, Sivaji, Alaipayuthey, Kannathil Muthamittal, Guru, Enthiran etc. In 1998, Hariharan won the national award for the best playback singer for the soulful rendition of the song "Mere Dushman Mere Bhai" from the Hindi movie Border, composed by Anu Malik. Hariharan got another National Award for the Marathi song "Jiv Rangla" from Jogwa, set to tune by Ajay Atul in the year 2009.
He has sung more than 500 Tamil songs and nearly a thousand Hindi songs. He has also sung hundreds of songs in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi and Bengali languages.
Hariharan has acted in a Tamil film with Khushboo, Power of Women, and played cameo roles in the Tamil film Boys and the Malayalam film Millennium Stars.
Ghazals
Hariharan is one of the foremost Indian ghazal singer and composer who has more than thirty albums to his credit.[4] In his early career, he cut several successful ghazal albums, writing most of the scores himself. One of Hariharan's first ghazal albums was Aabshar-e-Ghazal with Asha Bhonsle, which went gold in sales.Another outstanding ghazal album was Gulfam, which not only hit double platinum in sales but also fetched Hariharan the Diva Award for the Best Album of the Year in 1994.[4] The other major ghazal albums by him are Hazir (1992), Jashn (1996), Halka Nasha (1996), Paigham (1997), Kaash (2000), Lahore Ke Rang Hari Ke Sang (2005), and Guftagoo. His live concert recordings, Hariharan in Concert (1990), Saptarishi (1996) and Swar Utsav (2001) were run away successes. His latest ghazal album is Lafzz... (2008). Hariharan worked with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain on his album Hazir.[4] The album Lahore Ke Rang Hari Ke Sang with renowned ghazal composers from Pakistan won him rave reviews and critical acclaim inside and outside India.
Colonial Cousins
The year 1996 was a career milestone; he formed the band Colonial Cousins with Bombay-based composer and singer Leslie Lewis.Their first album, Colonial Cousins was a fusion album and was the first Indian act to be featured on MTV Unplugged. It won a string of awards including the MTV Indian Viewers' Choice award and Billboard Award for the Best Asian Music Group. By this single album, Hariharan established himself as one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. The next albums by this band were The Way We Do It (1998) and Aatma (2001) but were fairly noticed. 2009 Tamil film Modhi Vilayadu had score and soundtrack composed by Colonial Cousins.They also scored the 2010 Tamil film Chikku Bukku.
Recent years
In 2004, he was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri and Yesudas Award for his outstanding performance in music.
Hariharan collaborated with Pakistan based band Strings for a track called "Bolo Bolo". He released an album called Destiny with Punjabi / bhangra artist Daler Mehndi. He also coined the terminology "Urdu Blues" with his fairly successful album Kaash which featured musicians like Anandan Sivamani the percussion maestro, Ustad Rashid Mustafa on tabla, Ustad Liyaqat Ali Khan on sitar and Ustad Sultan Khan on sarangi. He also performed the Swagatham song in the 2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony held in New Delhi on 3 October
He is currently appearing in a music show in Jaya TV named Hari Yudan Naan which is aired every Thursday , Friday and Saturdays at 9PM.
Major awards
Civilian Awards
2004 - Padma Shri
National Film Awards
1998 - National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer: "Mere Dushman", Border
2009 - National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer: "Jeev Dangla Gungla Rangla", Jogva
Swaralaya-Kairali-Yesudas Award
2004 - For his outstanding contribution to Indian film music
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
2004 - Best Male Playback Singer - for various films
1995 - Best Male Playback Singer - for the song "Koncha Naal" in the film Aasai
Nandi Awards
1999 - Best Male Playback Singer - for the song "Hima Semalloyallo" in the film Annayya
Asianet Film Awards
2011 - Best Male Playback Singer - for "Aaro Padunnu" from Katha Thudarunnu[14]
Filmfare Awards South
2011 - Best Male Playback Singer - for "Aaro Padunnu" from Katha Thudarunnu
Discography
Main article: Hariharan discography
Aabshar-e-Ghazal
Aathwan Sur – The Other Side of Naushad
Aatma
Colonial Cousins
Dil Aisa Kisi Ne Mera Toda
Dil Ki Baat
Dil Nasheen
Ghazal Ka Mausam
Gulfam
Halka Nasha
Hariharan - Down the Years
Hariharan in Concert
Hazir
Horizon
Intoxicating Hariharan
Jashn
Kaash
Kuch Door Hamare Saath
1998 Kadhal Vedham - Tamil
Lafzz...
Lahore Ke Rang Hari Ke Sang
Magic Moments
Paigham
Qaraar
Reflections
Saptarishi
Shamakhana
Swar Utsav
Sukoon
The Great Ghazals
The Very Best of Hariharan Ghazals
The Way We Do It
Velvet Voice - Hariharan
Visaal – Ghazals for Connoisseurs
Waqt Par Bolna
Featured Albums
Main article: Hariharan
Sartaj
1995 Meghutam - The Cloud Messenger (Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt
2002 Tum Aaye
2004 Dhaani
2008 Tum Jo Mile
2009 Lajwaab - Tribute to Medi Hasan
Asha wali Dhoop
Chand Ke Saath
Filmography
This list includes some of the major film songs sung by Hariharan in Tamil languages. For complete list, see Hariharan discography.
Thamizha Thamizha
Konja Naal
Nila Kaikirathu
Vidu Kadhaiya
Rosaappu Chinna Rosaappu
Kathala Kathala
Hai Rama
Kuchi Kuchi Rakkamma
Uyire Uyire Vanthu Yenodu
Maname Thottal
Oru Theathi Paarthal
Kannil Kannil
Poomalai Aagamal
Kathali Kathali
Kathala Kathala Kathalal
Nilavonnu Pattikichu
Tele Phone Mani Pol
Inbathai Karuvakkinal
Malargale Malargale
En Manathai Kollai
Un Uthatora
Udaiyaatha Vennila
Neeyillai Ninaivillai
Vaalibha Vayasukku
Romeo Aattam Potta
Nee Irunthal Naan Iruppaen
Kannaikatti
Oru Mani Adithal
Kanji Pattu Selai
Aval Varuvala
Engengae Engengae
Thigu Thigura...
Yaaro Azhithathu Poll
Chandiranai Thotadhu Yaar
Aalps Malai
Konjum Manjal
Minal Oru Kodi
Taj Mahale
Sindhmani Sindhmani
Nagomo Yeai Sugamo
Vennilavae Vennilavae Vinnai
Cha Cha Kadalicha
Kathal Solla Vaarthai
Poothirukkum Vanameh
All The Best
Aagaasavaa Nee
Madona Modela
Laila Laila
Anbae Anbae Kolathe
Punagaiyil Theemooti Ponale
Anbea Anbea Nee Yen
China China Kiliyae
Deivamindru
Ilavenirkala Panjami
Koottu Kuyilai
Yetho Yetho Nenjil
Dyana Dyana
Manasa Thotta Kathal
Vasamikka Malarkalai
En Kanvinai Keal
Ennai Thalaata
Etho Oru Paattu
Thottapetta Kuliru
Gnabhagam Irukinratha
Hip Hip
Muthan Muthalil
Muthan Muthalil
Inth Sripinai
Kattaana Ponnu Romantica
Kalaiyil Pokkum
Kobamma Enmel
Vaanam Tharayil
Kumudham Pol
Naan Vanavillaiye
Manathodu Piranthavala
Uyire Uyire Nalamthana
Mazhai Thulli Mazhai Thulli
Meetatha Oru Veenai
Vennilavukku Aasa Pattean
Nee Katru Naan Maram
Nee Katru Naan Maram
O.. Vanthathu Penna
Oivedu Oivedu
Sekka Sivanthavale
Shockadikum Poove
Vaanum Mannum
Vanna Nilave Vanna Nilave
Nee Poovaa Poovanamaa
Nandhavaname
Un Peyar Sollave
1 2 98 Il
Anbea Anbea Yen Anbea
Manasey Manasey Kathavai
Chinna Vennilave
Malarae Oru Varthai
Chudithar Aninthu
Irava Pagalaa
Eranju Maadham
Pachchai Marikozhunthu
Indhanimisham
Iruvathu Kodi
Thodu Thodu Enavae
Itharkku Peyyar
Itharkku Peyyar
Konji Pesu Konja Nearam
Kurukku Siruthavalae
Maalavikka Maalavikka
Naalai Kaalai
Neethana Neethana
Poraale Poraale
Meera Meera Kannan Naan
Nandavan Kuyile
Oh..Vennila
Oodha Oodha
Un Per Solla
Oru Thevathai
Pattuku
Semmeena Venmeena
Solaikuyil Paadum
Vaigasi
Poosu Manjal
Sollathey Solla Sollathey
Sollathey Solla Sollathey
Sona Ho Sona
Thavikiran Thavikiran
Thendralai Kandu
Vaigai Nathikarai
Tholaivinilea Vaanam
Ulakelam Oru
Unnai Partha Kangal
Uyire Vaa
Vennila
Paada Vaa
En Kannadi Thoppukulle
Mookkuthimutthazaghu
Pachai Niramey
Oru Naal Unnai Vizhigal
En Manase
Koila Koila
Ninaithaal Nenjukuli
Moodu Manthiram
Sollamal Thottu
Naan Ippo
Nee Paartha
Ramar Analum
Chembaruthypoove
Solla Vandhen
Kandukonden Kandukonden
Sutrum Vizh Sudarthan
Kaathukku Pookal Sondham
Vennilavae Vennilavae
Iruvathu Vayathu
Iruvathu Vayathu
Taj Mahal
Nilavu Paattu
Yaar Solvatho Yaar Solvatho
Oru Ponnu Onnu
O Nenje Nenje
Yehea Kechu Kiliye
Thuli Thuliyai
Pirivondrai Santhithen
Nathcathira Poogavil
Enakoru Snegidhi
Ennavo Ennavo
Oh Maane Maane
Vaa Vaa Poove Vaa
Madhava Sedhu Madhava
Vanakkam Vanakkam
Athini Chitini
Idhayaththai Kaanavillai
Deva Deva Devathaiye
Uyire Uyire Alaithathu
Kathal Vennila
Velinaattu Kaatru
Enna Solle
Velicham Adikuthadi
Manja Manja Kizhangu
Oru Kathal Devathai
Nilave Nilave
Aruppukottai Akka Ponnu
Azhagu Sundari Unnai
Oor Urangum Nerathil
Vanji Kodi
Purave En
Aayeram Kodi ...
Thaazhntha
Nilave Nilave Sari Gama
Kann Azhagahe
Kaadhalithal Anandham
Adi Kathal Enbadhu
Thom Thom Thithithom
Ennai Ithuvo
Chick Chick China
Coppale Coppale
Australia Desam Varai
Ragasiyamai Ragasiyamai
Kuyiluku Koo Koo
Penkaloda Potti
Poongatrea Konjama
Thendral Varum
Oru Poyyavadu
Aathorathile Allamaram
En Mana Vaanil
Maanu Tholu
Naan Kaanum Ulagangal
Puniyam Thedi Kasikku
Rokkam Irukura Makkal
Vennilavae Vennilavae Nalla
Vinothamanavale
Vinothamanavale
Malare Malare Mugavari
Sadu Gudu Gudu
November Madham
Roja Kaattu
Kandu Pidi Kandu Pidi
Adada Adada
Kathavai Naan
Kavithaigalsollava
Oru Palaivanathai
Uyirae En Uyirae
Malai Katru Vandhu
Muthal Poo Yeathu
Kombhu Mulaitha
Ennai Pada Vaitha
Sonnal Thaan Sonnal Thaan
Sonnal Thaan Sonnal Thaan
Amma Amma Thankadhu
Amma Amma Thankadhu
Chellamai Chellam
O Priya O Priya Sariya
Kathale Kathale Swasam
Manam Valikithe
Chinna Chinna Vilakke
Sundari Siriya Rettai
Chinna Chinnathaai
Yeh Nanbanae Kobam
Sakala Kala
Mottukale Mottukale
Poi Solla Koodadhu
Moongil Kadukale
Yar Intha Devathai
Oru Thadvai
Poopola Thee Pola
Ore Manam Ore Gunam
Sagiyea Sagiyea
Thamizhe Then Thamizhe
Vaana Villae
Vennilavin Pearai
Vidamaataen
India India
Enna Solli
Unnai Kaanum Pothu
Unnai Thedi
Ennennamo Maatram
Mazhai Mazhai
Varthay Illamal
Oru Pournami
Ringaa Ringaa
Thalattum Kaatrae
Oh! Nila
Manase Manase
Thavamindri Kidaitha
En Jannal Nilavukku
Kathal Kathal Inge
Azhakiya Cinderallo
Nee Thungum Nerathil
Nilaviniley Oli
Azhage Karu Neela
Dolna Dolna
Antha Semai Thurai
En Isaikku Inhey
Yendhe Deysathil
Maan Kutty Pulli Maan Kutty
Vanam Enna Vanam
Aiyaiyo Aiyaiyo Pudichirukku
Unnai Naan
Asaravaithay
Vasiyakkaara
Anbe Anbe Anbe Anbe
Kambankaadu
Raasa Raasa Unnaivachu
Pookkale Pesave
Saamimela Sathiyama
Vaa Vaa Poovea
Anbae Diana
Megathil Ondrai Nindro
Ottiyaanam Senju Tharean
Aariya Udhadugal
Mudhal Mudhalaga Jannal
Thottal Poo
Oru Oru Piravi
Yarownee Pinju
Pookum Malarka
Udhaya Udhaya
Kaadu Thiranthe
Unai Kealai
Kangal Theendi
Uyire Uyire ...
Onnuerendu
Mudhal Mudhalaga
Maname Yean Mayakkam
Varukirai Thodukirai
Dhrogam Dhrogam
Iyyagaru Veetu Azhgea
Saami Kitta Solli
Shaheeba Shaheeba
Rim Gim Rim
Katrilvarum Geethamea
Khajiraho
China Magarani
Kathalai Yaaradi
Kanneer Mazhai
Malarae Malarae
Maragatha Mazhai Thuli
Kangalil Kangalil
Solla Mudiyala Solla Mudi
Uyire Piriyade
Vilakuondru
O. Maname
Thadakku Thadakku
Azhaga Azhaga
Poovin Madiyil
Rojapoovin
Agayam Agayam
Kathal Enpathu
Solla Vaarthaigal
Kathaliyae
Orumurai Piranthen
Pookkal Ellam
Thaaliyae Thevaiyillai
Manjal Veiyil
Mudhal Mazhai
Ragasiya Kanavugal
Oorellam
Tamil Selvi Tamil Selvi
Yaarathu Yaarathu
Nee Nee Nee
Oorai Marandhom
Pudhu Vasam
Vaaji Vaaji
Aasaipatta
Aayirm Keligal
Achutha Azhagai
Nisa
Unnai Enakku
Kaalai Matum Kandal
Naan Varaindhu Vaitha
Sollu Sollu Sollamma
Aaradi Kaathe
Thulasi Chediya
Solla Solla
Nenjukkul Peidhidum
Venn Megam
Nenjey
The Pain Of Love
Guru Brahmma
Yezhu Vannathil
Rayilin Padhayil `
Konjam Veyilaga
Iduvarai Iduvarai
Eppodhu Un Jannal
Kuppathu Rajakkal
Kandenae
Kandenae Ii
Nee Sonnaal
Idhu Thaan Kadhal
Hajarea Hajare
Arima Arima
Amali Thumali
Galaa Galaa
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