Monday, July 16, 2012
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Sunidhi Chauhan Images- Female Play Back Singer
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Himesh Reshammiya- Male Playback Singer of India
Himesh Reshammiya is an Indian music director, composer, singer and actor.
Music and film careerHimesh Reshammiya was born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat to Vipin Reshammiya and Madhu Reshammiya. He had his first success[citation needed] as a music director of the 2003 film, Tere Naam. After that, he composed music for the film, Aashiq Banaya Aapne, as a singer, and songs like Tera Suroor, Zara Jhoom Jhoom and Tanhaiyan went on to become hits. Already famous for his voice, he tarted acting. His first film, Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story, was a success, but two of his later films did not do well at the box office.
In August 2010, it was announced that music video director Roman White was going to direct videos (to be filmed in September) for Reshammiya's first international album in English, named @ Da Edge, which is to be released in September 2011. The film will be released in 122 countries. Reshammiya was the first Indian singer to perform at the Wembley Arena and the Heineken music hall in Amsterdam.
Another of his upcoming films, titled A New Love Ishstory has been put on hold for more than two years by producer Bhushan Kumar. Bhushan said he will release the film after Damadamm! (aka Ishq Unplugged) is finished.
The music of the film Bodyguard was originally supposed to be composed by Pritam Chakraborty, but Reshammiya was asked to compose it by Salman Khan.
Himesh Reshammiya has been receiving rave and good reviews for his excellent composition in Bodyguard. "Teri Meri" and "Desi Beats" from Bodyguard have emerged as the top chart buster tracks of 2011 according to Bollywood Hungama and T-Series.
Reshammiya recently made an official announcement of giving music to upcoming projects that includes Namastey London 2 and a few more projects with Sachin Gupta, Vinit Singh and Arya.[citation needed]
Recently,[when?] he has collaborated 250 international known artists including Edward Maya and Lil Wayne and signed them for his music label HR Musik for his forthcoming international projects that will release in 2012.
Television
Before becoming a music director, Reshammiya produced several television serials, including Amar Prem and Andaaz on Zee TV. He also composed the title song of both.
Reshammiya was actively involved in mentoring and judging the singing competition, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge on Zee TV. His group was known as Rock Gharana. He was the winning mentor of the show in 2007. In 2009, Vaishali Made, a female contestant from his Rock Gharana, won the singing competition. He is also the team captain, judge and mentor on STAR Plus's show, Music Ka Maha Muqqabla for the team Himesh's Warriors.
Criticisms and controversies
In his debut film as an actor, Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story, Reshammiya added a song Tanhaiyaan from Boney Kapoor's proposed film Milenge Milenge.Initially, Reshammiya had composed the song for Kapoor's film but later decided to use it for his own movie. Tips, which held the audio rights of Milenge Milenge, accused Reshammiya of copyright violation, as audio rights for Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story were acquired by T-Series. However, Reshammiya defended himself saying that he had made Kapoor listen to the song, but it wasn't included in Milenge Milenge. He also claimed to have tried to get in touch with Kapoor for seven months, and since there was no progress on the film, he decided to use the song for his own movie. In June 2007, they reconciled their differences after Reshammiya apologized.
Awards and nominations
Reshammiya won the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award in 2006 for Aashiq Banaya Aapne. This was his first and most successful[citation needed] song in 2005. He is the only music director in Bollywood to get Filmfare Best Male Playback Award.He also received several nominations for his music direction.
Personal life
At the age of 21, Himesh married Komal and they have a son, named Swayam. His family, including his parents, avoid media attention.
As A Playback Singer
| Year | Film | Song Name | Co-Singers |
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| 2012 | A New Love Ishtory | ||
| 2011 | Dama Damm | ||
| 2010 | Kajraare | Rabba Luck Barsa * Kajra Kajra - Sanu Guzara * Tujhe Dekh Ke - Teriyan Meriyan * Aafreen - Woh Lamha | Solo * Sunidhi Chauhan * Shreya Ghoshal * Harshdeep Kaur |
| Milenge Milenge | Kuch Toh Baaki Hai * Milenge Milenge | Solo * Shreya Ghoshal | |
| 2009 | Radio | Mann Ka Radio - Zindagi Jaise - Rafa Dafa * Janeman - Koi Na Koi - Teri Meri Dosti - Shaam Ho * Piya Jaise * Damadji | Solo * Shreya Ghoshal * Rekha Bhardwaj * Kailash Kher |
| 2008 | Karzzzz | Lut Jaaon * Ek Haseena Thi * Tandoori Nights * Soniye - Tere Bin Chain * Dhoom Tere - Hari Om - Masha Allah - Sisak Sisak | Harshdeep Kaur * Shreya Ghoshal * Sunidhi Chauhan * Tulsi Kumar * Solo |
| Dasavathaaram | Oh Oh Sanam - Remix | Mahalakshmi Iyer | |
| 2007 | Welcome | Kola Laka Vellari | Solo |
| Nanhe Jaisalmer | Ulfat - Ranjha * Lamha Lamha | Solo * Sunidhi Chauhan | |
| Darling | Tadap | Tulsi Kumar | |
| Fear | Tanha Tanha | Solo | |
| Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story | Assalam Vaalekum - Tere Bina - Kya Jeena* Tera Mera Milna - Jhoot Nahin Bolna * Tanhaiyaan - Ya Ali * Mehbooba | Solo * Shreya Ghoshal * Sunidhi Chauhan * Asha Bhosle | |
| Apne | Mehfooz * Dekhoon Tujhe To Pyaar Aaye * Ankh Vich Chehra Pyaar Da | Solo * Akriti Kakkar * Shaan, Kunal Ganjawala, Amrita Kak | |
| Fool n Final | Ek Kalsa * Sigdi | Solo * Jayesh Gandhi | |
| Good Boy, Bad Boy | Good Boy Bad Boy * Meri Aawargi * Aashiqana Aalam Hai * Dard E Dil - Remix | Akriti Kakkar * Himani Kapoor * Alka Yagnik, Sunidhi Chauhan, Vinit Singh * Solo | |
| Shakalaka Boom Boom | Shakalaka Boom Boom - Dil Lagaayenge * Naamumkin | Akriti Kakkar * Solo | |
| Namastey London | Chakna Chakna - Viraaniya * Yahi Hota Pyaar | Solo * Sunidhi Chauhan | |
| Red: The Dark Side | Aafreen Tera Chehra - Aamin * Dil Ne Ye Na Jaana * Loneliness Is Killing | Solo * Harshdeep Kaur * Akriti Kakkar | |
| Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Dil Naiyyo Maane Re | Tulsi Kumar | |
| 2006 | Rocky – The Rebel | Junoon * My Love For You * Teri Yaad Bichake Sota Hoon * Laagi Chutte Na - Rocky Rock The World | Amrita Kak * Akriti Kakkar * Tulsi Kumar * Solo |
| Dil Diya Hai | Dil Diya * Afsana Banake - Mile Ho Tum To * Yaadan Teriyan | Himani Kapoor * Tulsi Kumar * Solo | |
| Aap Ki Khatir | Aap Ki Khatir - Afsana - Tu Hi Mera | Solo | |
| Ahista Ahista | Ahista Ahista - Allah Kare - Love You * Aawan Akhiyan | Solo * Jayesh Gandhi, Aftab Hashmi Sabri | |
| Anthony Kaun Hai | Ishq Kiya Kiya * No Way No Way | Sunidhi Chauhan * KK | |
| Chup Chup Ke | Shabe Firaq | Tulsi Kumar | |
| Phir Hera Pheri | Mujhko Yaad Sataye Teri - Ae Meri Zohrajabeen | Solo | |
| Tom Dick And Harry | Jhoom Jhoom * Tanha Jiya Na Jaaye * Tere Sang Ishq | Solo * Arya * Tulsi Kumar | |
| 36 China Town | Aashiqui Meri * Dil Tumhare Bina | Sunidhi Chauhan * Alka Yagnik | |
| Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | Tum Saanson Mein | Tulsi Kumar | |
| Banaras | Kitna Pyar Kartein Hain | Solo | |
| Aksar | Jhalak Dikhlaja * Lagi Lagi * Mohabbat Ke | Solo * Sunidhi Chauhan * Tulsi Kumar | |
| 2005 | Aashiq Banaya Aapne | Aashiq Banaya Aapne * Aap Ki Kashish * Dillagi Mein Jo Beet Jaaye | Shreya Ghoshal * Krishna Beura, Ahir * Jayesh Gandhi, Shaan, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Vasundhara Das |
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Hariharan- Male Playback Singer of India
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.
| Hariharan | |
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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
Sunday, July 17, 2011
G. Venugopal- Male Playback Singer of India
G. Venugopal is an Indian playback singer, active mainly in Malayalam films. He also has Tamil and Telugu songs to his credit. Venugopal started his career in the film Odarathammava Aalariyam (1987) and has sung in more than 280 films and over 250 albums since then.
| G. Venugopal | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 19, 1961 |
| Occupations | Playback singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
| Website | http://www.gvenugopal.com/ |
G. Venugopal is a graduate of Kerala University, where he studied literature and journalism. He resides in Trivandrum with his wife Reshmi and two children Arvind and Anupallavi.
G Venugopal - Indian playback singer- the name invokes memories of lilting music and haunting melody. Gifted with a voice described by discerning music lovers as "unbelievably rich", "lush", "opulent" and a singing quality filled with depth and warmth, G Venugopal has in a short span of time made a mark as a singer par excellance. Having hailed from a family of gifted classical musicians has no doubt shaped the formative years of this talented young singer. G Venugopal started his singing career in the film "Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare"(1987) and since then has sung in more than 280 films and has over 250 cassettes to his credit. The many awards he has won including the coveted Best Playback Singer (Kerala State) which he has won thrice, the Film Critics award and the Kerala Kaumudi Gallop Poll award (again twice) further reiterates his popular appeal. The most recent recognition of his melodious voice is the Kerala State award for Best Playback singer(2004) for the song "aadedee--aadaadedee" from the film "Ullam" which makes his tally of state awards an impressive Three!!
Besides, anchoring musical programmes in Kairali channel as well as in Doordarshan and Asianet has made him a household name. G Venugopal is a postgraduate in Literature and Journalism from the Kerala University where he won the first prize for light music, five consecutive years, from 1980 to 1985 and the "sarvakalaaprathibha" title for two years in 1984 and 1985. He resides in Trivandrum with his wife Reshmi and two children Arvind (Monu) and Anupallavi (Ammukutty).
Awards and achievements
Kerala State Film Awards:
1988 - Best Playback Singer - Moonnaam Pakkam (Song: "Unarumee Gaanam")
1990 - Best Playback Singer - Sasneham (Song:"Thaaney Poovitta Moham")
2004 - Best Playback Singer - Ullam (Song: "Aadedee aadaadedee")
Kerala Film Critics Award
1987 - Best Playback Singer - Thoovanathumbikal (Song: "Onnaam Raagam Paadi")
1989 - Best Playback Singer - Mazhavilkkaavadi (Song: "Mainaaga Ponmudiyil & Pallitherunto")
Kerala State Government Award (Professional Drama):
2000 - Best Singer - Sabko Sanmathi De Bhagwan (Song: "Ee Raavam Poovum")
Asianet Film Awards:
2006 - Best Male Playback - Baba Kalyani
Kerala Kaumadi Gallup Poll Award:
1991 - Best Playback Singer - Sneha Sagaram (Song: "Peeli Kannezhuthi")
1992 - Best Playback Singer - Dhruvam (Song: "Karukavayal Kuruvi")
Academic
M.A. (Literature) and M. J. (Journalism)
Sarva Kalaa Prathibha (1984 and 1985)
Gurdas Maan- Male Playback Singer of India
Gurdas Maan is an Indian singer, songwriter, choreographer, and actor. He is considered one of the most notable figures in the world of Punjabi music. He was born on 4 January 1957 in Giddarbaha, Muktsar, Punjab, India. He gained national attention in India in 1980 with the song Dil Da Mamla Hai. Since then, he has gone on to record over 27 albums and has written over 200 songs.
| Gurdas Maan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 January 1957 Giddarbaha, Muktsar, Punjab, India |
| Genres | Punjabi Bhangra Hindustani |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter Actor Musician |
| Years active | 1980 – present |
| Website | http://www.gurdasmaan.com |
Early life
Gurdas Maan was born on 4 January 1957 in a jatt Sikh family in Giddarbaha Muktsar, Punjab (India). His parents are Tej Kaur and Sardar Gurdev Singh Maan. Maan was formally educated in Malout. After completing his education there, his parents enrolled him into a further education institute in Patiala. As a keen sports enthusiast Maan was fascinated by the National Institute of Sports in the city; this prompted him to join the N.I.S and gain a Masters Degree in Physical Education.
He took part in youth festivals organized by various universities and won several awards for his singing and acting, always supported by his friends. He competed in many athletic events and won medals including a bronze at the National Championship as well as achieving a black belt in judo.
Career
1980s
In one of his stage plays he performed a song which he had written himself called Dil Da Mamla Hai. The play was seen by a producer for Doordarshan Kendra Jalandhar, the producer who thought the song to have potential approached Maan with a proposition for a TV performance of the song to which Maan agreed. When the song was aired on 31 December 1980 it gained national attention and Gurdas Maan became a national figure. The success of the song attracted the attention of HMV who wanted to record and release the song. It was with HMV that Maan eventually released his debut album with a year later in 1981. When Maan began his career as a solo performer in India, the music industry was dominated by duet artists and Maan reportedly declined many offers to become part of a duet as he wished to perform and become a successful solo artist. Since his debut Maan mostly performed as a solo artist.
During his early career he also wrote and directed TV programs such as POP Time for the Doordarshan Network in Delhi.
1990s and 2000s
Gurdas Maan is often credited with raising Punjabi folk music from a regional level mostly in the Punjab to gain international recognition. His album Apna Punjab won Best Album at the 1998 Asian Pop and Media Awards held in Birmingham. Maan also won Best Song for the title track and Best International Artist the same year. In addition to these awards, Maan more recently won three music awards of Best Lyrics (Kudiye), Best Song (Heer), as well as Best Singer of the Year at the ETC Channel Punjabi Music Awards on 6 March 2005.
Awards and honours
Gurdas Maan has received an honorary degree of Doctor of Music from the University of Wolverhampton on 7 Sept 2010. Gurdas Maan will be performing at The Royal Albert Hall for 2 nights in April 2011 as part of his UK TOUR. This will be the first time ever Gurdas Maan will perform at The Royal Albert Hall, an opportunity that very few artists come across.
On other fronts, Gurdas Maan has also starred in blockbuster Bollywood films and has received numerous awards, including the Jury’s Award, presented to him by the President of India in 2005.
In 2009 he won "Best International Album" at the UK Asian Music Awards for Boot Polishan.
In 2007 he won the National Award for Best Male playback singer [4] for his songs titled "Couplets of heer" for the movie "Waris Shah - Ishq da Waris".
Film
Gurdas Maan is best known as an actor for his performances in two films: Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris (2006), which was nominated as India's selection for the Academy Awards, and Shaheed-E-Mohabbat (1999), the film which tells the real-life story of Boota Singh.
Gurdas also appeared in the hit film Shaheed Udham Singh (2000), in which he played the role of Bhagat Singh, a revolutionary, with no prejudices based on religion, caste or creed. As a singer Gurdas Maan has worked with music directors such as Laxmikant Pyarelal, Bappi Lahiri, Anu Malik, Nadeem Sharvan, Amar Haidipur, Charanjeet Ahuja, and Jaswant Bhanyra .
He also starred alongside Juhi Chawla in the epic Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004), an emotional film illustrating the tragedies faced by the people of Punjab in the 1980s. He adopted the role of a son of a well-respected Jatt (bilingual separtist) Gurdev Singh Somal. He falls in love with a high ranking police officer’s daughter. Before the wedding, the father is murdered by separatists. This tale soon twists in to the inevitable demise of Gurshaan (Gurdas Maan). This movie was based on actual events.
Aside from singing in Punjabi, he is fluent in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Haryanvi and Rajasthani. As an actor he has performed in Punjabi, Hindi and Tamil movies, but he is best known for his starring role in Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris, a depiction of the Punjabi poet Waris Shah during the creation of his epic poem Heer Ranjha, again co-starring Juhi Chawla and Divya Dutta. He also made a special appearance in Veer-Zaara with Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta.
He has also appeared in Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da (1982), Mamla Garbar Hai (1984), Long Da Lishkara (1986), Qurbani Jatt Di (1990), Pratigya (1990), Roohani Taaqat (1991), Saali Adhi Ghar Waali (1992), Wanted: Gurdas Maan Dead or Alive (1994), Kachehri (1994), and Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai (2002).
[edit] Personal life
Maan is married to Manjit and has one son Gurikk who has done his schooling from Yadavindra Public School and Mayo College. He also studied at Eton College.
In Karnal, Haryana, India on 20 January 2007 Maan was involved in a car accident in which his Range Rover was hit and severely damaged by a truck near the town of Madhuban in Haryana. Maan escaped with minor injuries on his face, hands and chest. His driver Ganesh was injured seriously but recovered soon after.
This was the second car accident of two that Gurdas Maan was involved in. The first accident was a head on collision between Maan's vehicle and a truck on 9 January 2001 at a village near Rupnagar, Punjab. In this accident Maan's driver Tejpal was killed. Gurdas Maan later admitted that his driver asked him to wear his seat-belt minutes before the accident. Maan believes that if it had not been for his driver's advice, he would have been dead as well. Later he wrote and performed a song Baithi sade naal savari utter gayi dedicated to his driver, who was also his good friend.He has many students in the india and uk,but he support one of his student(imtiaz from birmingham) as his perfect match.
During a radio interview Maan revealed to the host, Gagan Grewal, that he is an avid supporter of Manchester United football club.
Controvery and Accusations of plagiarism
In 2011, Gurdas Mann released an album called Jogiya. The song "ਸਾਡੀ ਜਿੱਥੇ ਲੱਗੀ ਹੈ ਤੇ ਲੱਗੀ ਰਹਿਣ ਦੇ" spurred controversy among Sikhs as it was promoting derawad. Harmandar Kang has written a detailed article about Gurdas Mann's various controversial songs and his relationship with other religious entities.[6]
Discography
2011: Jogiya (T-Series)
2008: Boot Polishan (Sai Creations/UK BOX OFFICE)
2005: Vilayatan (T-Series/MovieBox)
2004: Heer (T-Series)
2003: Punjeeri (T-Series/MovieBox/Music Waves)
2001: Pyar Kar Lai (Tips)
1999: Jaadugarian (Venus)
1998: Dil Hona Chahida Jawaan (Venus)
1997: Yaar Mera Pyar (T-Series)
1996: Chaklo Chaklo (T-Series)
1995: Ishq Na Dekhe Zaat
1994: Aaja Sajna
1994: Ishq Da Giddha (Tips)
1993: Ghar Bhulgi Morh Te Ake
1993: Than Than Gopal (RMI)
1993: Aakarh Aa Hi Jaandi-E'(Music Bank)
1992: Larh Geya Pecha
1991: Dil Da Badshah
1990: Mohabbat Zindabad
1989: Akhiyaan Udeek Dian
1988: Chakkar
1988* Raat Suhani'
1988: Chugliyaan
1988: Wah Ni Jawaniye
1987: Geetan Bhari Patari
1986: Nacho Babeyo
1985: Kurian Ne Judo Sikh Lai
1984: Peer Tere Jaan Di
1983: Masti
1982: Dil Saaf Hona Chahida
1982: Disco Vichari
1981: Dil Da Mamla Hai
Filmography
2010: Chak Jawana
2010: Sukhmani Hope for life
2009: Mini Punjab (Speed OXL Films)
2008: Yaariyan (Universal)
2007: Mummy-Ji (special appearance) (Universal)
2006: Waris Shah-Ishq Da Waaris (MovieBox)
2004: Des Hoyaa Pardes (Universal)
2004: Veer Zaara (special appearance)(Yash Raj Films)
2002: Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
2000: Shaheed Udham Singh (MovieBox) ...Shaheed Udham Singh
1999: Shaheed-E-Mohabbat ...Boota Singh
1999 Sirf Tum (special appearance)
1995: Subedaar
1995: Bagawat ...Gurjeet
1994: Kachehri
1994: Wanted: Gurdas Maan Dead or Alive
1992: Saali Adhi Ghar Waali
1991: Roohani Taaqat
1990: Pratigya ...Billa
1990: Qurbani Jatt Di ...Karma
1990: Dushmani Di Aag
1988: Baghavaat
1987: Chhora Haryana Da
1986: Ki Banu Duniyan Da
1986: Gabhroo Punjab Da ...Shera
1986: Laung Da Lashkara
1985: Patthar Dil
1984: Mamla Garbar Hai
1982: Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da
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