Mani Sharma
Indian Composer (Born 1964) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam[1] (Telugu: యనమండ్ర వెంకట సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం; born 11 July 1964),[2][3] professionally known as Mani Sharma, is an Indian composer and music producer known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema, along with contributions to Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films.[4][5]
Mani Sharma | |
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Mani Sharma | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam |
| Born | 11 July 1964 Madras, Madras state, India |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Early life
Mani Sharma was born as Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanyam[1] on 11 July 1964 in Madras, where he was also raised.[6][7] His family has ancestral roots in the West Godavari and Machilipatnam regions.[8][9]
His father was a violinist who played with composer Saluri Rajeswara Rao.[2] Mani Sharma discontinued his studies after the 12th standard.[10]
Career
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Perspective
Mani Sharma began his career as a programmer under Satyam and Saluri Rajeswara Rao, later working with composers like Ramesh Naidu and M. M. Keeravani. Director Ram Gopal Varma entrusted him with composing the background score for Raathri and Antham (both 1992), along with a song for Antham.
Sharma was initially signed as a full-fledged music director (songs and background score) for a film produced by Aswini Dutt, starring Chiranjeevi and directed by Ram Gopal Varma.[11] However, the project was later helmed by Gunasekhar. While this film was in development, Super Heroes and Bavagaru Bagunnara? were released earlier, and the Chiranjeevi–Aswini Dutt film was eventually released as Choodalani Vundi.[11]
As music director, he has worked on several films with producer Aswini Dutt, starting with Super Heroes.[12] As of July 2023[update] he has been music director on more than 200 films, for the most part Telugu but also including 25 Tamil productions and several in Kannada.[2] His first hit was Preminchukundam Raa (1997);[3] Choodalani Vundi and Samarasimha Reddy in particular have been highly successful.[12] He has also collaborated on albums with many actors, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan.[3]
His works are noted for integrating Indian with Western classical instrumentation.[3] He is sometimes known as Melody Brahma and Swara Bramha.[3]
Composers including S. Thaman, Devi Sri Prasad, and Harris Jayaraj worked under him in their early days.[13][14][15]
Awards
He has received two state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Awards South, two CineMAA Awards and three Mirchi Music Awards South for Best Music Direction.
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), one song reused from said film. Reused songs from Annayya (2000) and Kushi (2001) | |
| 2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | |
| Arasu | Reused one song from Premakke Sai | |
| Alaudin | ||
| Anjaneya | Reused one song from Tagore | |
| 2004 | Jai | Remake of Aadi, one reused song from said film. One reused song from Vamsi |
| Gambeeram | ||
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Composed only One song "Kannum Kannum" which is reused from Gudumba Shankar. |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Two songs reused from Pokiri (2006) |
| 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 Murari ("Dum Dum"), Athadu ("Pillagali Allari" ) and Parugu ("Nammavemo") | |
| Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru | ||
| 2010 | Sura | Reused songs from Samba (2004), Balu (2005), Ashok (2006), and Billa (2009) |
| Maanja Velu | Remake of Lakshyam (2007); five songs reused from said film | |
| 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; three songs reused from said film; One song reused from Kushi |
| 2005 | Yashwanth | |
| 2006 | Gopi | Remake of Muraari Songs only |
| Ajay | Remake of Okkadu One reused song from Gudumba Shankar | |
| 2014 | Ninnindale | |
| 2015 | Shivam | |
| 2024 | Martin | |
Hindi
| Year | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Drohi | score and 1 song |
| 1992 | Raat | score |
| 2014 | Mumbai 125 KM | also producer |
Background score only
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Deyyam | Telugu |
| 2002 | Shakti: The Power | Hindi |
| 2006 | Lakshmi | Telugu |
| 2006 | Raam | Telugu |
| 2009 | Koncham Istam Koncham Kastam | Telugu |
| 2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | Telugu |
| 2010 | Golimaar | Telugu |
| 2011 | Oh My Friend | Telugu |
| 2012 | Nuvva Nena | Telugu |
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Telugu |
| Ongole Gittha | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Temper | Telugu |
| Akhil | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Hyper | Telugu |
| 2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu | Telugu |
| 2024 | Laggam | Telugu |
Television
| Year | Title | Producer | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Suriya Vamsam | Radaan | Tamil / Telugu | Sun TV / Gemini TV |
Other works
| Year | Title | Producer | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Chennai Super Kings Theme song | Chennai Super Kings | Tamil |
| 2016 | Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu | Star Maa | Telugu |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss (Telugu season 4) Theme music | Star Maa | Telugu |
References
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