Mani Sharma

Indian composer

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Mani Sharma

Mani Sharma

Background information
Birth name| Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanya Sharma
Born|  (1964-07-11) 11 July 1964 (age 60)
Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Genres|

* Film score
* electronic
* rock
* fusion
* blues
* Indian classical

Occupations|

* Film composer
* music director

Years active| 1992–present

Musical artist

Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanya Sharma (Telugu: యనమండ్ర వెంకట సుబ్రహ్మణ్య శర్మ; born 11 July 1964),[1][2] known professionally as Mani Sharma, is an Indian composer and music producer known primarily for his work in the Telugu and Tamil film industries; he has also worked on Hindi and Kannada films.[3][4]

## Early life

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Mani Sharma was born Yanamandra Venkata Subrahmanya Sharma on 11 July 1964 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh,[5][6] and grew up in Chennai. His father was a violinist who played with composer and music producer Saluru Rajeswara Rao.[1]

## Career

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Sharma began his career programming under S. Rajeswara Rao and other composers including Ramesh Naidu and M. M. Keeravani. Film director Ram Gopal Varma had him compose the background music for Raathri and Antham (both 1992), plus a song for Antham. As music director, he has worked on several films with producer Ashwini Dutt, starting with Super Heroes.[7] 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.[1] His first hit was Preminchukundam Raa (1997);[2] Choodalani Vundi and Samarasimha Reddy in particular have been highly successful.[7] He has also collaborated on albums with many actors, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan.[2]

His works are noted for integrating Indian with Western classical instrumentation.[2] He is sometimes known as Melody Brahma and Swara Bramha.[2]

Composers including S. Thaman, Devi Sri Prasad and Harris Jayaraj worked under him in their early days.[8][9][10]

## Awards

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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

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### Telugu

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Year | Film  | Notes

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1992  | Raat | score
Antham | score and 1 song
1997  | Super Heroes |
Preminchukundam Raa |
1998  | Bavagaru Bagunnara? |
Ganesh |
Choodalani Vundi |
Manasichi Choodu |
Samarasimha Reddy |
1999  | Anaganaga Oka Ammai |
English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu |
Neti Gandhi |
Iddaru Mitrulu |
Rajakumarudu |
Seenu |
Ravoyi Chandamama |
2000  | Annayya |
Yuvakudu |
Manoharam |
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary |
Azad |
Vamsi |
Chiru Navvutho |
2001  | Mrugaraju |
Narasimha Naidu |
Devi Putrudu |
Murari |
Kushi |
Prematho Raa |
Bhalevadivi Basu |
Subbu |
2002  | Cheppalani Vundi |
Seema Simham |
Takkari Donga |
Aadi |
Priyadarshini |
Joruga Husharuga |
Indra |
Chennakeshava Reddy |
Bobby |
2003  | Okkadu |
Pellam Oorelithe |
Raghavendra | Reused "May Maadham" song from Shahjahan
and "Aalthotta Bhoopathi" from Youth
Taarak |
Palnati Brahmanayudu |
Kalyana Ramudu |
Simhachalam |
Tagore | Reused "Malligai Malligai" song from Arasu
Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu |
Abhimanyu |
2004  | Morning Raga |
Lakshmi Narasimha |
Anji |
Adavi Ramudu |
Samba |
Yagnam | Reused "Kanavu Kanalam Variya" from Jai
Sri Anjaneyam |
Arjun |
Gudumba Shankar |
Sakhiya |
Vidyardhi |
2005  | Radha Gopalam |
Subash Chandra Bose |
Athanokkade |
Narasimhudu |
Athadu |
Allari Pidugu |
Balu |
Jai Chiranjeeva |
That is Pandu |
2006  | Raagam |
Ranam |
Style |
Veerabhadra |
Pokiri |
Ashok |
Stalin |
Raraju |
Seethakoka Chiluka |
Roommates |
2007  | Poramboku |
Madhumasam |
Dubai Seenu |
Lakshyam |
Chiruta |
Athidhi |
Godava |
Okka Magadu |
Toss |
Sri Mahalakshmi |
2008  | Pourudu |
Ontari |
Kantri | Reused "Vasantha Mullai" from Pokkiri
Parugu |
Yuvatha |
Hero |
Souryam |
2009  | Sasirekha Parinayam |
Pista |
Bhadradri |
Evaraina Epudaina |
Mithrudu |
Ek Niranjan |
Rechipo |
Baanam |
Billa |
Aa Okkadu |
2010  | Varudu |
Em Pillo Em Pillado |
Subhapradam |
Kothimooka |
Don Seenu |
Happy Happy Ga |
Khaleja |
Kalyanram Kathi |
Rakta Charitra
Rakta Charitra 2 |
2011  | Parama Veera Chakra |
Vastadu Naa Raju |
Shakthi |
Teen Maar |
Maaro |
Solo |
2012  | Rachcha |
Ramachari |
Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu |
Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum |
2013  | Telugulo Naaku Nachni Padam Prema |
Prema Geema Janta Nai |
Doosukeltha |
2014  | Basanti |
Rough |
2015  | Tippu |
Lion |
2016  | Gentleman |
Siddhartha |
2017  | Aakatayi |
Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor |
Jayadev | Reused "Hey Mama" as "Ne Raja"
Ami Thumi |
Shamanthakamani |
LIE |
Balakrishnudu |
Okka Kshanam |
2018  | MLA |
Ee Maaya Peremito |
Devadas |
2019  | iSmart Shankar |
2021  | Red |
Seetimaarr |
Black Rose |
Aaradugula Bullet |
Narappa | [11]
Sridevi Soda Center |
Republic |
2022  | Acharya | [11]
Bhala Thandanana |
Balamevvadu |
Nenu Meeku Baaga Kavalsinavaadini |
S5 No Exit |
2023  | Premadesam |
Shaakuntalam |
Ala Ila Ela | [12]
Bedurulanka 2012 |
Rebels of Thupakula Gudem |
Mr. King |
Raa Raa Penimiti |
Jilebi |
Madhurapudi Gramam Ane Nenu |
2024  | Raajadhani Files |
Double iSmart |

### Tamil

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Year  | Title  | Notes

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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)
Reused songs from Annayya (2000) and Kushi (2001)
2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai |
Arasu |
Alaudin |
Anjaneya | Reused one song from Tagore
2004 | Jai | 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 | one song segment partially sampled from Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
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, Athadu and Parugu
Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru |
2010 | Sura | Reused songs from Samba (2004), Balu (2005),
Ashok (2006), and Billa (2009)
Maanja Velu | Remake of Lakshyam (2007)
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

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Year  | Title  | Notes

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2002 | Premakke Sai | Remake of Chiru Navvuto
One song reused from Kushi
Reused "Chanchala" as "Malligai" for Arasu and as "Chinnaga" for Tagore

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

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Year  | Title  |

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1992 | Drohi | score and 1 song
1992 | Raat | score
2014 | Mumbai 125 KM |

### Background score only

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Year | Film | Language

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1996 | Deyyam | Telugu
2002 | Shakti: The Power | Hindi
2006 | Lakshmi | Telugu
2006 | Raam | Telugu
2009 | Koncham Istam Koncham Kastam | Telugu
2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | 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

### Television

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* 2007 Suriya

### Other works

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Year  | Title  | Producer  | Language

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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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1. ^ a b c "Music Producer Mani Sharma Celebrates Birthday With Bhola Shankar Team". News 18. 13 July 2023.
2. ^ a b c d e B, Satya (11 July 2021). "Gulte Special: Melody Brahma – King Of Background Music". Gulte.
3. ^ "A musical blockbuster in the making?". Deccan Chronicle. 4 December 2019.
4. ^ Borah, Prabalika M. (29 January 2012). "One for the melody". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 April 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
5. ^ "సితార - మణి...సినీ సంగీత ఆమని! - పాటల పల్లకి - సంగీత దర్శకులు". సితార (in Telugu). Retrieved 6 September 2021.
6. ^ "మరపురాని 'మణి' మధురం!". NTV (in Telugu). 11 July 2021. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021.
7. ^ a b P, Ram (11 July 2023). "Happy Birthday To Melody Brahma Mani Sharma". cinejosh.com.
8. ^ Kumar, Asha Kiran (11 July 2018). "Mani Sharma: Top Telugu musical hits of Melody Brahma". The Times of India.
9. ^ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (5 September 2015). "One good, two better?". The Hindu.
10. ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (10 September 2009). "On a song". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
11. ^ a b "The team of Narappa did not let me compose music for the first glimpse: Mani Sharma". The Times of India. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
12. ^ "The 'Ala Ila Ela' Pre-release event was held in Hindupur and the makers are confident about the success of their film". The Times of India. 26 June 2023.

## External links

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* Mani Sharma at IMDb

Authority control databases

International|

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National|

* United States
* Australia

Artists|

* MusicBrainz

People|

* Trove

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CineMAA Award for Best Music Director

* Mani Sharma (2002)
* Mani Sharma (2003)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2004)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2007)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2009)
* A. R. Rahman (2010)
* S. Thaman (2011)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2012)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2014)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2015)

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Nandi Award for Best Music Director

1977–1980|

* Rajan–Nagendra (1977)
* M. S. Viswanathan (1978)
* K. V. Mahadevan (1979)
* S. Rajeswara Rao (1980)

1981–1990|

* Ilaiyaraaja (1981)
* Ramesh Naidu (1982)
* K. Chakravarthy (1983)
* Ramesh Naidu (1984)
* S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1985)
* K. Chakravarthy (1986)
* K. V. Mahadevan (1987)
* Ilaiyaraaja (1988)
* O. P. Nayyar (1989)
* Ilaiyaraaja (1990)

1991–2000|

* K. V. Mahadevan (1991)
* M. M. Keeravani (1992)
* M. M. Keeravani (1993)
* Raj–Koti (1994)
* M. M. Keeravani (1995)
* Madhavapeddi Suresh (1996)
* Vandemataram Srinivas (1997)
* Mani Sharma (1998)
* Vandemataram Srinivas (1999)
* Vandemataram Srinivas (2000)

2001–2010|

* R. P. Patnaik (2001)
* M. M. Keeravani (2002)
* Mani Sharma (2003)
* Vidyasagar (2004)
* M. M. Keeravani (2005)
* K. M. Radha Krishnan (2006)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2007)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2008)
* M. M. Keeravani (2009)
* Chakri (2010)

2011–present|

* Ilaiyaraaja (2011)
* Ilaiyaraaja & M. M. Keeravani (2012)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2013)
* Anup Rubens (2014)
* M. M. Keeravani (2015)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2016)

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Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu

1990–2000|

* Ilaiyaraaja (1990)
* M. M. Keeravani (1991)
* K. V. Mahadevan (1992)
* M. M. Keeravani (1993)
* M. M. Keeravani (1994)
* Raj–Koti (1994)
* M. M. Keeravani (1995)
* M. M. Keeravani (1996)
* Vandemataram Srinivas (1997)
* Mani Sharma (1998)
* S. A. Rajkumar (1999)
* Mani Sharma (2000)

2001–2010|

* R. P. Patnaik (2001)
* R. P. Patnaik (2002)
* Mani Sharma (2003)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2004)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2005)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2006)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2007)
* Mickey J. Meyer (2008)
* M. M. Keeravani (2009)
* A. R. Rahman (2010)

2011–2018|

* S. Thaman (2011)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2012)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2013)
* Anup Rubens (2014)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2015)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2016)
* M. M. Keeravani (2017)
* Devi Sri Prasad (2018)

2020–present|

* Devi Sri Prasad (2020–2021)
* M. M. Keeravani (2022)
* Vijai Bulganin (2023)

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