Mani Sharma
Mani Sharma (born Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanya Sharma; 11 July 1964) is an Indian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer known for his works primarily in the Telugu and Tamil cinema along with Kannada and Hindi films.[2][3][4] He is a recipient of two state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, and three Mirchi Music Awards South for Best Music Direction. His works are noted for integrating Indian classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional orchestra. He is often referred to as Melody Brahma and Swara Bramha for his melodious tunes.[5]
Mani Sharma | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanya Sharma |
| Born | 11 July 1964 Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Film score, electronic, rock, fusion, blues, Indian classical |
| Occupation(s) | Film composer, music director[1] |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, synth, piano, mandolin, harmonium, guitar |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Early life
Mani Sharma was born as Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanya Sharma on 11 July 1964 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh.[6][7]
Career
He has recorded several albums in his frequent collaborations with Chiranjeevi, Nandamuri Bala Krishna, Nagarjuna, Daggubati Venkatesh, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Vijay, Allu Arjun, Prabhas and Ram Charan. In his early days he worked as a programmer under many music composers namely S. Rajeswara Rao, Chakravarti, Ramesh Naidu, Ilaiyaraja, Raj–Koti, M. M. Keeravani. Ram Gopal Varma recognised his talent and gave hime the opportunity to work in his films, Raathri and Antham, in which he composed the entire background score of the films, apart from composing 1 song in Antham. Choodalani Vundi is the first film, where he composed all the songs. Producer Ashwini Dutt introduced him as a full-time music composer and later went on to work with him for many films.
Many music composers such as S. Thaman, Devi Sri Prasad, Harris Jayaraj worked under him in their early days.[8][9][10][11]
Discography
Telugu
Tamil
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chiru Navvutho (2000). Reused songs from Annayya (2000) and Kushi (2001) Reused "Aalthotta Bhoopathi" in Raghavendra (2003) | |
| 2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | |
| Arasu | ||
| Alaudin | ||
| Anjaneya | Reused one song from Tagore | |
| 2004 | Jai | One reused song from Vamsi
Reused “Kanavu Kanalam Variya” in Yagnam |
| Gambeeram | ||
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Composed only One song "Kannum Kannum" which is reused from Gudumba Shankar. |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Two songs reused from Pokiri (2006) Reused "Vasantha Mullai" in Kantri |
| Sabari | ||
| Arya | ||
| Malaikottai | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Premakke Sai | Remake of Chiru Navvuto One song reused from Kushi Reused "Chanchala" as "Malligai" for Arasu and as "Chinnaga" for Tagore |
| 2005 | Yeshwanth | |
| 2006 | Gopi | Remake of Muraari Songs only |
| Ajay | Remake of Okkadu One reused song from Gudumba Shankar | |
| 2014 | Ninnindale | |
| 2015 | Shivam | |
| 2023 | Martin | |
Hindi
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Drohi |
| Raat | |
| 2014 | Mumbai 125 KM |
Background score only
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu |
| 2016 | Hyper |
| 2015 | Akhil |
| Temper | |
| 2013 | Ongole Gittha |
| Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | |
| 2012 | Nuvva Nena |
| 2011 | Oh My Friend |
| 2009 | Koncham Istam Koncham Kastam |
| 2008 | Chintakayala Ravi |
| 2006 | Lakshmi |
| 2002 | Shakti: The Power (Hindi) |
| 1997 | Preminchukundam Raa |
| 1996 | Deyyam |
Television
- 2007 Suriya
Other works
| Year | Title | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Bhima Jewellers Theme Song ("Avalude Manamake") | Bhima Jewellers |
| 2009 | Chennai Super Kings Theme song | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2016 | Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | Star Maa |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss (Telugu season 4) Theme music | Star Maa |
Awards
1998: Best Music Director – Choodalani Vundi
2003: Best Music Director – Okkadu
1998: Best Music Director – Telugu – ChoodalanI Vundi
2000: Best Music Director – Telugu – Chiru Navvutho
2003: Best Music Director – Telugu – Okkadu
References
- "Amma, nanna and her world of music". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- "Mani Sharma: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- "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 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Mani Sharma: Top Telugu musical hits of Melody Brahma". The Times of India. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- "సితార - మణి...సినీ సంగీత ఆమని! - పాటల పల్లకి - సంగీత దర్శకులు". సితార (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 September 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "మరపురాని 'మణి' మధురం!". NTV Telugu (in Telugu). 11 July 2021. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021.
- "Mani Sharma: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". The Times of India.
- "Mani Sharma: Top Telugu musical hits of Melody Brahma". The Times of India. 11 July 2018.
- Nadadhur, Srivathsan (5 September 2015). "One good, two better?". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- Raghavan, Nikhil (10 September 2009). "On a song". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- "The team of Narappa did not let me compose music for the first glimpse: Mani Sharma - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- "MLA Telugu Movie Review {3/5}: Entertaining, 'time-pass' kind of a film to watch along with your family". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 March 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- Staff Reporter (28 September 2010). "Audio of Khaleja released". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 April 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- thgee (5 November 2004). "Entertainment / Film Review : "Morning Raga"". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
External links
- Mani Sharma at IMDb
- Mani Sharma on Facebook
- Mani Sharma on Instagram