A. R. Rahman, a two-time Academy Award winner and five-time nominee, stands as a trailblazer in contemporary Indian music. With over 150 million copies of his work sold, encompassing music from over 100 film soundtracks, Rahman’s influence transcends boundaries.
Amit Trivedi’s musical odyssey began during his time at Rizvi College Mumbai, where he became part of the fusion band “OM.” Despite releasing an album through Times Music, the band faced setbacks due to insufficient promotion.
Santhosh Narayanan, born on May 15, 1983, in Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India, is recognized as both a composer and actor. He is renowned for his work in films such as “Irudhi Suttru” (2016), “Pariyerum Perumal” (2018), and “Master” (2021). Narayanan is married to Meenakshi Iyer.
Born on March 3, 1967, in Chembur, Bombay, Maharashtra, India, Shankar Mahadevan is celebrated as a music artist and composer. He is renowned for his work in films such as “Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003), “My Name Is Khan” (2010), and “Dil Chahta Hai” (2001).
Born on June 28, 1973, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Vishal Dadlani is recognized as a music artist and composer, notable for his contributions to films like “Ra.One” (2011), “Chennai Express” (2013), and “War” (2019).
Harris Jayaraj, raised in Chennai, hails from a middle-class Christian Nadar family. He attended Krishnaswamy Matric School in K. K. Nagar. His father, S. M. Jayakumar, was a renowned film guitarist who initially assisted Malayalam music director Shyam before establishing himself as a prominent musician. Regarded as the non-stop hit machine of South Indian cinema, Harris Jayaraj stands as one of the industry’s most sought-after composers.
Born on July 4, 1961, in Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, India, M.M. Keeravani is renowned as a composer and actor. He is celebrated for his work in films such as “RRR” (2022), “Baahubali: The Beginning” (2015), and “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion” (2017). Recognized as the legend of Telugu film music, Keeravani is esteemed for his innovative tunes and captivating melodies.
G. V. Prakash Kumar, an Indian actor, film score and soundtrack composer, and singer, is primarily known for his work in Tamil cinema. He gained recognition in the early 2010s, following his debut in the 2006 film “Veyil” by S Pictures. In 2015, he made his acting debut with the film “Darling.”