Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is a celebrated Indian music composer and playback singer, known for his contemporary, youth-centric sound in Tamil cinema. He blends Western genres like hip-hop, electronic, and pop with Indian melodies, creating trendsetting music for over 100 films.
Yuvan Shankar Raja is a celebrated Indian music composer and playback singer, known for his contemporary, youth-centric sound in Tamil cinema. He blends Western genres like hip-hop, electronic, and pop with Indian melodies, creating trendsetting music for over 100 films.
Yuvan Shankar Raja, born on August 31, 1979, in Chennai, India, is a prominent Indian music composer, singer, and songwriter, primarily known for his work in Tamil cinema. The youngest son of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, Yuvan carved his own niche in the music industry with his fresh, contemporary sound that blends Western genres like hip-hop, electronic, and pop with traditional Indian melodies. He made his debut as a composer at the age of 16 with the film Aravindhan -1997 and quickly gained recognition for his innovative approach to film music. Yuvan is acclaimed for his youthful, energetic compositions, soulful melodies, and versatile background scores in films such as 7G Rainbow Colony, Pudhupettai, Paiyaa, Paruthiveeran, and Yennai Arindhaal. Over the years, he has collaborated with leading directors and actors in Tamil cinema and has become one of the most influential and trendsetting composers of his generation, earning numerous awards and a devoted fan following.Photos
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Personal details
- Alternative names U1
- Height 5'8"/ 70kg
- Born August 31, 1979 · Chennai,Tamilnadu,India
- Children Ziya
- Relatives Siblings: Karthik Raja, Bhavatharini
- Other works
- Composer, Music Director, Playback Singer, Songwriter, Lyricist, Performer, Music Producer
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C. Sathya is a Tamil film music composer and playback singer known for his melodious soundtracks.
Engeyum Eppodhum -2011
"Govinda," "Yaar Indha Saalai Oram," and "Mazhai Pozhiyum."
Yes, he won the Vijay Music Award for Best Debut Music Director.
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Trivia
Yuvan Shankar Raja is the youngest son of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja.
He made his debut as a film composer at the age of 16 with Aravindhan -1997.
Known for introducing contemporary Western music elements like hip-hop, techno, and electronic sounds to Tamil cinema.
He is often credited with redefining "youth-centric" music in Tamil films.
Quotes
"Music should connect with emotions first, not just entertain."
"I like to experiment with sounds, blending Western and Indian styles."
"Every film has its own soul, and my job is to find its musical voice."
"Success comes when you stay true to your creativity and instincts."
Trademarks
Fusion of Western music genres -hip-hop, techno, electronic with Indian melodies.
Youth-centric and energetic compositions.
Soulful romantic tracks and emotionally resonant background scores.
Singing his own compositions in addition to composing.
Nicknames
YSR
Salaries
Per Film Composition: Rs: 1.5 - 3 crore depending on the project.
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