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Harris Jayaraj

Born: January 8, 1975

FAN SCORE

94

POPULARITY

9

Harris Jayaraj is a celebrated Indian music composer and playback singer, known for his melodious, youthful, and contemporary music in Tamil cinema. He blends Western musical styles with Indian melodi... Read more

ROLES

Music Director

HEIGHT

5'9"/ 72kg

BIRTH PLACE

Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

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Quick Info

Born January 8, 1975

Birth Place Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Height 5'9"/ 72kg

Fan Score 94

Popularity 9

Roles Music Director

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Personal Details

Alternative Names Harris

Children Samuel Nicholas Harris, Karen Nikitha Harris

Parents Rachel Jayakumar, S. M. Jayakumar

Did You Know

Trivia

Harris Jayaraj started his career as a keyboard programmer under A.R. Rahman before becoming an independent composer.

He made his debut as a film composer with Minnale -2001, which became an instant hit.

Known for blending Western musical elements like pop, jazz, and electronic music with Indian melodies.

He has composed music for over 50 Tamil films, along with a few Telugu and Malayalam projects.

Harris is celebrated for his youthful, melodious tunes and energetic background scores.

Quotes

"Music is about emotion; it should speak to the heart first."

"I try to blend Western styles with Indian melodies to create something fresh."

"Every film has its own soul, and my job is to find its musical voice."

"Innovation comes from experimenting and pushing the boundaries of sound."

Trademarks

Fusion of Western musical styles -pop, jazz, electronic with Indian melodies

Melodious, youthful, and energetic compositions

Signature background scores that enhance cinematic storytelling

Emphasis on orchestration, sound layering, and contemporary arrangements

Collaborations with top directors and actors for trendsetting music

Consistent delivery of chart-topping and evergreen songs

Incorporation of modern instrumentation with traditional Indian elements

Nicknames

Maestro Harris

Salaries

Per Film Composition: Rs: 1.5 - 3 crore depending on the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is Radhan?

Radhan is an Indian music composer known for his work in Telugu and Tamil cinema.

02

What was his debut film?

Vallinam -Tamil, 2014 and Andala Rakshasi -Telugu, 2012.

03

What are his most popular works?

Arjun Reddy, Jersey, Pelli Choopulu, Yevade Subramanyam, Sita Ramam.

04

What is Radhan's musical style?

Emotional, melodic, and experimental - blending Indian and Western influences.

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Composer Music Director Playback Singer Award-Winning Trendsetter

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