Rahulraj

Infobox musical artist
Name = Rahul Raj
Other = "Golden Composer"
Origin = Cochin, Kerala, India.
Instrument = Keyboards,Guitar, drums
Genre = Film score, Soundtracks, Albums
Occupation = Composer, record producer, music director, singer, instrumentalist, arranger, programmer
Years_active = 2007 – present
Label = Various
Associated_acts =
URL = www.rahulraj.com

RahulRaj is a South Indian composer, who composes mainly for Malayalam movies.He, was the man who gave an unforgettable mesmerizing composition for "Santhwanam" - aired by Amrita Television. He has struck again with brilliant soundtracks for Malayalam movies.

His first soundtrack "Chotta Mumbai" directed by Anwar Rasheed with "MegaStar" Mohanlal in the lead, was a huge hit,and a money spinner. His second release was Suresh Gopi's "TIME" directed by Shaji Kailas.

Brilliant scores in these movies have marked the arrival of yet another Musical Genius from Gods own country. Many consider him as a genius in the making, even his competitors. His SOUNDTRACKS are awesome, and always packed with variety songs. He is one of malayalam industry's most technologically equipped composers. He delivers the best background scores in Malayalam. His Background scores are worldclass, since he is known to use international elements to create music.Concerning soundtracks, he is one of the most VERSATILE GENIUS's in the making. He can create a western score like Hans Zimmer, and so can he create wonderful eastern FOLK compositions.

Shankar Mahadevan, one of India's most HIGH PROFILE playback singers, had sung for him, in his debut work, Chotta Mumbai.Also, previously, South India's leading playback singers, Sujatha and Karthik, had sung a duet in his Malayalam album "En Jeevane".

Orchestration

RahulRaj is known for giving ULTRA-MODERN orchestration in his songs.He uses international elements to program the BGMs in his songs.He is such a versatile genius.

Film Discography

More about RAHULRAJ

Visit the website * http://www.rahulraj.com

* Born on March 17th ,in Cochin to Advocate E.Thankappan and N.S Kunjoonjamma. Schooling in Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara,kochin. The only sister is Rehna Raj.

* Had training in Karnatic music (South Indian classical music) and Mridangam from the age of 6.

* Btech IT from CUSAT. CCNP AND CCIE from Bangalore ILOKA networks. Worked as network specialist for Oxbridge networks, London, UK..

* Composed and Produced music for a Tamil AYAPPA, sung by Pradeep Menon. The devotional album produced in UK, CANADA and INDIA titled SABARI BEATS. It was released in November 2002 by Super recording in TamilNadu. Noted musicians like Pravin Mani, Saroja, Kamalakar etc were featured. It also introduced a versatile singer Pradeep Menon, based in London.

* Composed and produced the music for singer Pradeep Menon, a club track called Krishna Krishna with world famous percussionist Sivamani and world music god, James Asher from UK.

* Composed more than 100 jingles for commercials in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu. Major clients are EMIL AND ERIC, POPPY, SCOOBYDAY, MCR, COLOMBO, ALUKKAS, KOTTARAM, and SB GLOBAL, UTSAV, AVT, Kalyan Silks, Peevees Group, Malayala Manorama, Triveni, Agreenco, Havells, Kamilari, Sunny Diamonds, Bhima jewellery, VNM jewellery, Holyfaith builders, Paragon Steels, Malabar Cements, Modern Builders AC City etc etc etc.....

* Composed Original Themes for many TV productions. Major ones are Autograph for Asianet, Thanichu for Asianet, Superstar, Nakshathrangale ithile, Sakhi, Harithabharatham, Sthree, Santhwanam, Samantharam, The White, Goodhealth, Quiz Olympiad for Amrita TV.

* Composed the LOKAHA song for AMRITHAVARSHAM 50' which later on was taken as the Theme Song for AMRITA TV.

* Composed a song called EN JEEVANE which is being telecasted in all major channels. The video was shot completely in United States by the talented producer/director Tom George. The video features Tom George and Indian-Irish actress model Melissa Singh. The lyrics was penned by legendary Girish Puthenchery and the song is in the voices of Chirpy Sujatha and youthful Karthik.

* Composed another album AARIL AARO for singer Srinivas which is on air in music channels down south.

* Composed Music for Anwar Rasheed's second movie "MegaStar" Mohanlal starrer "CHOTTA MUMBAI". Background score is the special attraction of the movie.

* Music arranged and composed for the Film “TIME” directed by Shaji Kailas starred by Suresh Gopi. Awsome background score by Rahulraj. Time was subsequently dubbed into Telugu as "Police Ante Veedera".
To purchase the Telugu DVD, visit: http://www.bhavanidvd.com/product_info.php?products_id=1790&osCsid=e2f0d0675b9f34087e513b4177bca413 .

* Music arranged and composed for the Film “Malabar Wedding” whose directors are Rajesh and Faizal , starred by Indrajith and Gopika. Beautiful Background score by Rahulraj is the plus point.

* Music arranged and composed for Anwar Rasheed's third movie, "MegaStar" MAMOOTTY starrer "ANNAN THAMBI".

* Replaced the TRIO Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy as the composer of "Mayabazaar" starring MegaStar Mammootty and Prakash Raj.

* Composed Theme music for International audio visual campaign for the "LEELA GROUP" which was directed by national award winning director Shyamaprasad.

* Composed Logo Theme music for the show - "50 YEARS OF MALAYALAM FILM MUSIC WITH PADMABHUSHAN DR.K.J.YESUDAS".

* Composed Theme music for JAIHIND CHANNEL.

* His fans gave him the title "GOLDEN COMPOSER" after the record-breaking success of "Annan Thambi" Music.

*His upcoming film "Run Run Run" will feature songs, which are composed in an ENTIRELY new format, unknown to INDIAN FILM MUSIC. This album will introduce new GENRES for the first time in INDIAN CINEMA.

External links

ALBUM COMPOSITION.

song: Pularmanjupol Ne..vocals: Sujatha n' KarthikComposed Arranged n' Programmed by Rahulraj!
* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSKAZI21OiI

Song : Oru rappoo Movie: TIMEActors : Padmapriya, Suresh Gopi, Vimala RamanDirector : Shaji KailasLyrics : Girish PuthencherryMusic Director : Rahul RajProducer : Gopan
* http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/malayalam/s/movie_name.9153/

Year : 2007