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Vidyasagar

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Vidyasagar is a National Award-winning music composer known for his melodious and timeless songs across Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu cinema. With over 300 films to his credit, he remains one of the most versatile and respected composers in Indian film music.

Vidyasagar is a National Award-winning music composer known for his melodious and timeless songs across Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu cinema. With over 300 films to his credit, he remains one of the most versatile and respected composers in Indian film music.

Vidyasagar, born on March 2, 1963, in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India, is a celebrated Indian film composer, musician, and singer, primarily known for his exceptional contributions to Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Trained in classical Carnatic and Western music, Vidyasagar began his career as a keyboard player and arranger before making his debut as a music composer in the 1980s. His melodic sensibilities, combined with orchestral brilliance, made him one of the most respected composers in South India. He gained wide recognition with timeless hits from films like Poovellam Kettuppar, Dhil, Thavasi, Mozhi, Chandramukhi, Anbe Sivam, Meesha Madhavan, and Lalijo Lalijo. Known as the "Melody King," Vidyasagar's music blends soulful tunes with traditional Indian and Western harmonies, appealing to listeners across generations.
Vidyasagar, born on March 2, 1963, in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India, is a celebrated Indian film composer, musician, and singer, primarily known for his exceptional contributions to Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Trained in classical Carnatic and Western music, Vidyasagar began his career as a keyboard player and arranger before making his debut as a music composer in the 1980s. His melodic sensibilities, combined with orchestral brilliance, made him one of the most respected composers in South India. He gained wide recognition with timeless hits from films like Poovellam Kettuppar, Dhil, Thavasi, Mozhi, Chandramukhi, Anbe Sivam, Meesha Madhavan, and Lalijo Lalijo. Known as the "Melody King," Vidyasagar's music blends soulful tunes with traditional Indian and Western harmonies, appealing to listeners across generations.

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Height 5'8"/ 70kg
Born March 02, 1963 · Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Children Harsha Vardhan
Parents Suryakantham U. Ramachander
Other works
Composer, Music Director, Singer, Lyricist, Orchestrator, Background Score Composer

FAQ

Ron Ethan Yohann is an Indian music composer and pianist known for his work in Tamil and Malayalam cinema.

His debut was under the name R. Prakash with Theriyaathe, followed by Maya in Tamil cinema.

The background score for Maya -2015 and Ratsasan -2018 are among his most acclaimed works.

His ability to use silence, piano, and orchestration to create deep emotional and psychological atmospheres.

Yes, he has also composed for Malayalam films.

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Trivia

Started his career as a session musician and keyboard programmer before turning composer.

Known for his expertise in blending Indian classical music with Western orchestration.

Has composed music for more than 300 films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi.

Made his Bollywood debut with Hulchul -2004 and Hulchul -2004 became a chartbuster.

Quotes

"A melody is eternal-it never depends on trends."

"Music should have emotion, not just rhythm."

"Every composition is born from silence and ends in emotion."

Trademarks

Melody-centric compositions with classical undertones

Use of live orchestration and traditional instruments

Signature romantic duets and soulful background scores

Frequent collaborations with singers like K. S. Chithra, Hariharan, and Sujatha

Nicknames

Melody King, Maestro Vidyasagar

Salaries

Per Film Composition: Rs: 1 - 2 crore

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