Ramani Bharadwaj is an Indian music composer and singer-songwriter, who is predominantly known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was a recipient of the

Kalaimamani Award The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the ''Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram'' (literature, music and theatre), a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government o ...

in 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government.

Early life

Bharadwaj was born in Ravanasamudram,

Tirunelveli Tirunelveli (), also known as Nellai and historically (during British rule) as Tinnevelly, is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of the Tirunelveli District. It is the fourth-largest munici ...

District,

Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is the southernmost States and union territories of India, state of India. The List of states and union territories of India by area, tenth largest Indian state by area and the List of states and union territories of Indi ...

, but spent his entire childhood in Delhi.

Career

He started his career composing for the television series ''Vizhudhugal'' and Telugu and Kannada films. His breakthrough came with the Ajith Kumar-starring ''Kadhal Mannan'' (1998). Bharadwaj composed the songs "Satham Illatha Thanimai Kaeten" (''

Amarkalam ''Amarkalam'' ( ) is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by Saran. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Shalini in the lead roles, with Raghuvaran, Radhika and Nassar in supporting roles. ''Amarkalam'' was Aji ...

''), "Avaravar Vazhkayil" (''

Pandavar Bhoomi ''Pandavar Bhoomi'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by Cheran. The film stars Arun Vijay (credited as Arun Kumar), Shamitha and Rajkiran. While Vinu Chakravarthy and Mukesh Tiwari played the antagonists, Ch ...

''), "O Podu" ( ''Gemini''), "Apple Penney" ('' Roja Koottam''), "Unai Naan Unai Naan" (''

Jay Jay ''Jay Jay'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Saran. The film stars R. Madhavan, Amogha and Pooja, while Kalabhavan Mani, Charle, Dhamu and Malavika Avinash also play key supporting roles. Produc ...

''), "Gnabagam Varuthey" (''

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''), "Kaadu Thirandey, "Siruchi Siruchi Vanthan" (''

Vasool Raja MBBS ''Vasool Raja MBBS'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Saran. It is a remake of the 2003 Hindi film '' Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.''. The film stars Kamal Haasan in the title role, while Prabhu, Sneha, Prakash Raj, Nages ...

''), "Oru Vaarthai Ketka" ( ''Ayya''), "Thaiyatha Thaiyatha" ('' Thiruttu Payale''), "Meendum Palliku Pogalam" ( ''Pallikoodam''), "Margazhiyil Kuluchiparu" (''

Onbadhu Roobai Nottu ''Onbadhu Roobai Nottu'' () is a 2007 Tamil-language drama film directed by Thangar Bachan, based on Bachan's own same-titled novel. It depicts the tragic life and fall of Madhava Padayachi, a simple villager, played by Sathyaraj, and his fami ...

''), "Hey Dushyantha", "Totadoing" ( ''Asal''), and "Azhagazhagey" (''

Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal ''Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Thangar Bachan. It stars Prabhu Deva and Bhumika Chawla, while Prakash Raj, Inbanila and Ganja Karuppu play supporting roles. Sathya ...

'').

Awards

Bharadwaj was awarded the

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twice, for his work on the films ''Gemini'' (2002) and ''Autograph'' (2004). He received the

Kalaimamani The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the ''Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram'' (literature, music and theatre), a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government ...

Award in 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government. His composition "Ovvavaru Pookalume" in the Tamil film ''Autograph'' won the National Award for Best Singer and Best Lyric writer in 2004.

Discography

;Films *''Note: ♦ indicates a remake film.'' ;Non Film Songs * ;Singer This is a partial list of notable films in which Bharadwaj has worked as a singer.

References

External links

* {{Authority control Tamil film score composers People from Tirunelveli district Indian male musicians Living people Filmfare Awards South winners 1960 births Indian male film score composers