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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Bharathwaj
| image = Bharadwaj Publicity Photo Official.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age |df=y|1960|7|3}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/profilesmusic/bharadwaj.asp|title=Profile of Music Director Bharadwaj | Lakshman Sruthi - 100% Manual Orchestra |}}</ref>
| birth_place = Ravanasamudram, Tenkasi District, India
| caption =
| birth_name = Ramani Ramaswamy
| alias =
| instrument = Keyboard, guitar
| genre = [[Film score]], [[Background Score]]
| occupation = Composer, music director, singer
| years_active = 1994–present
| label =
| associated_acts =
| website =
}}
'''Ramani Bharathwaj''' known professionally as '''Bharadwaj''' is an Indian music director, composer, singer-songwriter, and music producer, predominantly known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is trained in Hindustani, Western and Carnatic music and is a recipient of the [[Kalaimamani Award]] for the year 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government.

== Early life and family ==

Bharadwaj was born in Ravanasamudram, [[Tirunelveli]] District, [[Tamil Nadu]], but spent his entire childhood in Delhi. He did his schooling in [[DTEA]], Mandir Marg & became a qualified [[Chartered Accountant]]. He had passion for music from the time he was a kid & pursued Carnatic music at the Faculty of Fine Arts, [[Delhi University]], [[Hindustani Music]] at Shriram Bharatiya Kalakendra, New Delhi and Western Music at [[Delhi School of Music]] with the intent of specializing in Music.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kalyanamalaimagazine.com/Content/VIP/Music_Director_Bharadwaj/Music_Director_Bharadwaj.html|title=Kalyanamalai Matrimonial Magazine- VIP Interviews - Music Director Bharadwaj}}</ref>

When he was 17 years old, he got an opportunity to compose music for [[All India Radio]] and [[Doordarshan]]. The overwhelming response & support he received for his Music Compositions, made him decide to take Music Composition as his career. He decided to pause his Chartered Accountant career & relocated to [[Chennai]] in 1986 to become a full-time Music Director in feature films. He is married to Jayashree Sankaran, a Doctorate PhD in [[Hindi]] Literature & has a daughter [[Janani Bharadwaj]] who is a Software Professional & a play back singer in Feature Films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kalyanamalaimagazine.com/Content/VIP/Music_Director_Bharadwaj/Music_Director_Bharadwaj_page4.html|title=Kalyanamalai Matrimonial Magazine- VIP Interviews - Music Director Bharadwaj}}</ref>

== Career ==

After shifting base to Chennai from Delhi, Bharadwaj went through the process of composing music for albums, short films, documentaries, TV serials, Radio and TV advertisements numbering more than 100 in each category. After an 8-year struggle, in 1994, he got a break in the Telugu feature film [[Sogasu Chuda Taramaa?]] & composed all 6 songs in the film including its [[background score]]. The film was a hit and won the [[Nandi Award for Best Feature Film]].{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} Bharadwaj composed music and background score for 6 more Telugu films before getting a break on [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films, with [[Saran (director)|Saran]]'s [[Kadhal Mannan]] in 1998.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

[[Kadhal Mannan]], announced the arrival of Bharadwaj to [[Kollywood]] loud & strong. This film was also the first of the [[Ajith Kumar|Ajith]] – [[Saran (director)|Saran]] – [[Bharadwaj]] trio, which went on to become a legendary combination in delivering hit films along with musical chartbusters until 2009.
Post [[Kadhal Mannan]], Bharadwaj was on a roll for the next several years charting out several chartbusters like "Satham Illatha Thanimai Kaeten" ([[Amarkalam]]), "Avaravar Vazhkayil" ([[Pandavar Bhoomi]]), "O Podu" ([[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]), "Apple Penney" ([[Roja Koottam]]), "Unai Naan Unai Naan" ([[Jay Jay]]), "Gnabagam Varuthey"([[Autograph]]), "Kaadu Thirandey, "Siruchi Siruchi Vanthan" ([[Vasool Raja MBBS]]), "Oru Vaarthai Ketka" ([[Ayya (2005 Tamil film)|Ayya]]), "Thaiyatha Thaiyatha" ([[Thiruttu Payale]]), "Meendum Palliku Pogalam" ([[Pallikoodam]]), "Margazhiyil Kuluchiparu" ([[Onbadhu Roobai Nottu]]), "Hey Dushyantha", "Totadoing" ([[Asal (film)|Asal]]), "Azhagazhagey" ([[Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal]]).

Incidentally, his 1st Tamil film [[Kaadhal Mannan]], 25th Tamil film [[Attahasam]] and 50th Tamil film [[Aasal]] are all with the Ajith – Saran combination.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

== International projects ==

Bharadwaj has composed music for the international animation movie [[The Legend of Buddha]]. The United States dub of the movie was released by [[Walt Disney Pictures]] and stars the voices of [[Dwayne Tan]] and [[Bridgit Mendler]].{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

In 2009, he composed music for the American Short Film ''Lucky Ducks''.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

Bharadwaj is also the first music director to conduct a unique concert called ''The Movie Musical'' where he composed the background score for the silent movie ''[[Shiraz (film)|Shiraz]]'' (made in 1928), and the same was performed live by the [[Singapore Symphony Orchestra]], in Singapore.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

=== Thirukkural Isai: Oru Kurall – Oru Kural ===

This social project, Thirukkurall Isai, Oru Kurall – Oru Kural is Thirukkurall – The Tamil Veda, in musical form. Bharadwaj has composed all the 1330 Kuralls in light music form, that includes 38 chapters of Arathupal, 70 chapters of Porutpal and 25 chapters of Inbathupal. Each song begins with an introduction by an eminent scholar followed by rendition of the Kuralls by the singers and the meaning by a Tamil academician. Each kural has been rendered by a singer chosen from across the globe. Musicians from various districts of Tamil Nadu, various states of India and countries like the [[United States]], Canada, UK, South Africa, [[Dubai]], Australia, Singapore, France, [[Sri Lanka]] and more, have rendered a Kurall each.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} This project features the highest number of participants in a single album & is a world record.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} About 500 singers representing various categories of music like classical music, film/ playback, dance music and instrumental music have participated in this project.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

The album is one of the longest running album running for almost 13 hours – Arathu Paal (3 Hours), Purat Paal (7 Hours) and Inbathu Paal (3 Hours).{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

== Concerts and non-film work ==

Bharadwaj has traveled extensively all over the world and India to perform Live Concerts & Stage Shows. He conducted a Multinational [[Symphony Orchestra]] called the Symphony of Unity and Love with musicians from 23 countries performing under his direction, at [[Prashanthi Nilayam]], Puttaparthi.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} He composed music and directed a cross cultural fusion programme called Panbattu Sangamam for the Department of Tourism, [[Government of Tamil Nadu]], show casing the music, dance and the traditional rural sports of Tamil Nadu.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} Bharadwaj has also composed thematic songs for [[Government of Tamil Nadu]], and many social organizations.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} He composed a Theme Song for the Thamarabarani Mahapushkaram 2018 festival for the [[Thamirabarani River]].{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} In his spare time, he gives lectures, demonstrations on Film music in various Institutions, Film Festivals and Universities.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

He has also been a Judge on Realty Music Shows on popular Television Channels like [[Jaya Tv]], [[Zee Tamil]] & [[Shakthi TV]] (Sri Lanka){{citation needed|date=August 2021}} in addition to conducting / performing at live concerts & stage shows across the world, in countries like Singapore, [[Malaysia]], the [[United States]], [[Abu Dhabi]], [[Dubai]], France, [[Sri Lanka]].{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

== Awards and international recognition ==

Bharadwaj was awarded the [[Filmfare Award]] twice, for his work on the films [[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]] (2002) & [[Autograph (2004 film)|''Autograph'']] (2004).<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-19/news-interviews/27262587_1_film-award-playback-singer-girish-kasaravalli | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024115602/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-19/news-interviews/27262587_1_film-award-playback-singer-girish-kasaravalli | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-10-24 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Manikchand Filmfare Awards in Hyderabad | date=2003-05-19}}</ref><ref name="52nd Filmfare Awards, South Films">{{cite news|url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1165118,flstry-1.cms|title=52nd Filmfare Awards, South Films|publisher=[[Indiatimes]]|access-date=2009-05-26}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He is also a recipient of the [[Kalaimamani]] Award for the year 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2011-01-29|title=Kalaimamani awards announced|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/Kalaimamani-awards-announced/article15536990.ece|access-date=2021-05-16|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

His composition "Ovvavaru Pookalume" in the Tamil Film [[Autograph (2004 film)|Autograph]] won the National Award for Best Singer and Best Lyric writer in the year 2004.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060218013936/http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2005/11/25/stories/2005112500520200.htm The Hindu]</ref>

== Bharadwaj Foundation, Bharadwaj School of Music ==

Bharadwaj through his non-profit foundation for Social Welfare, Bharadwaj Foundation, has built a Community Centre, Children's Park and facilitated building of 150 Toilets in his home-town, Ravanasamudram.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} He has also performed numerous concerts to raise funds and to create awareness for Social causes.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} Bharadwaj is also the Founder – Director of Bharadwaj School of Music, a school in India dedicated to teaching music.{{citation needed|date=August 2021}}

== Filmography ==
;Films
Over his '''illustrious career that spans over 2 decades''', Bharadwaj has composed music & background score for 75 commercial films in English, [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] & [[Kannada]] spanning across Hollywood, [[Kollywood]], [[Tollywood (Telugu)|Tollywood]], [[Malayalam cinema|Mollywood]] & [[Kannada cinema|Sandalwood]].

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year
! Tamil Film
! Other Language Film
! Notes
|-
| 1995 || || ''[[Sogasu Chuda Taramaa?]]'' (Telugu) || Debut as composer
|-
| 1996 || || ''[[Merupu (1996 film)|Merupu]]'' (Telugu) ||
|-
| 1996 || || ''[[Dongaata (1997 film)|Dongaata]]'' (Telugu) ||
|-
| 1996 || || ''Pittala Dora'' (Telugu) ||
|-
| 1997 || || ''[[Oka Chinna Maata]]'' (Telugu) ||
|-
| 1997 || || ''Mangalya Balam'' (Telugu) ||
|-
| 1998 || || ''Life Lo Wife'' (Telugu) ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1998 || ''[[Kaadhal Mannan]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Pooveli]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1999 || ''[[Rojavanam]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Amarkalam]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="3"|2000 || ''[[Parthen Rasithen]]'' || ||
|-
| || ''[[Sradha]]'' (Malayalam) ||
|-
| ''[[Penngal]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2001 || ''[[Asathal]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Pandavar Bhoomi]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="8"| 2002 || ''[[Dhaya (film)|Dhaya]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Roja Kootam]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]'' || || [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil|Filmfare Award for Best Music Director]]
|-
| ''[[Raajjiyam]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Thamizh]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Enge Enadhu Kavithai]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Jjunction]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[I Love You Da]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2003 || ''[[Kalatpadai]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Anbe Anbe]]'' || ||
|-
| ||''Neenandre Ishta'' (Kannada) ||
|-
| ''[[Jay Jay]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="8"| 2004 || ''[[Autograph (2004 film)|Autograph]]'' || ||[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Tamil|Filmfare Award for Best Music Director]]
|-
| ''[[Kadhal Dot Com]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Oru Murai Sollividu]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Attahasam]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Dreams (2004 film)|Dreams]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Amma Appa Chellam]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Jananam]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="7"| 2005 || ''[[Ayya (2005 Tamil film)|Ayya]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Mannin Maindhan]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Priyasakhi]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[February 14 (film)|February 14]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Anda Naal Nyabagam]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Kundakka Mandakka]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Ulla Kadathal]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="6"| 2006 || ''[[Idhaya Thirudan]]'' || ||
|-
| || ''[[My Autograph]]'' (Kannada) ||
|-
| ''[[Thirupathi (2006 Tamil film)|Thirupathi]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Thiruttu Payale]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Jambhavan]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Vattaram]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="6"| 2007 || ''[[Muni (film)|Muni]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Pirappu]]'' || ||
|-
| || ''[[No 73, Shanthi Nivasa]]'' (Kannada) ||
|-
| || ''Vihari'' (Telugu) ||
|-
| ''[[Pallikoodam (film)|Pallikoodam]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Onbadhu Roobai Nottu]]'' || ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Vallamai Tharayo]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2009 || ''[[Naalai Namadhe (2009 film)|Naalai Namadhe]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Manjal Veiyil]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Solla Solla Inikkum]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Kathalukku Maranamillai]]'' || || No Theatrical Release
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2010 || ''[[Aasal]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Kalavadiya Pozhudugal]]'' || || Released in 2017
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2011 || ''[[Nandhi (2011 film)|Nandhi]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2014 || ''[[Athithi (2014 film)|Athithi]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Aranmanai]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Azhagiya Pandipuram]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2017 || ''[[Aayirathil Iruvar]]'' || ||
|-
|}

;Non Film Songs
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Film/Album !! Language !! Song !! Singer(s) !! Lyrics !!Audio Label
|-
|2019||''Navarathriya Navavaibhava''||[[Kannada]]||"Navarthriya e"||[[Priyadarshini (singer)|Priyadarshini]], Mahesh Mahadev ||Mahesh Mahadev||PM Audios
|-
|}

;Television
*''Gopuram''
*''Irandaam Chanakyan''
*''Panam''
*''Agni Pravesam''
*''Paasam''
*''Naanayam''
*''Nimmadhi''
*''Anandham''
*''Thavam''
;Singer
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Film/Album !! Song !! Notes
|-
|2002||''Roja Koottam'' || "Putham Pudhu"||
|-
|2002||''Gemini'' ||"Kaadhal Enbatha"||
|-
|2004||''Attagasam'' || "Thala Pola"||
|-
|2008||''Vallamai Thaarayo'' ||"Vallamai Tharayo", "Unnaithan" ||
|-
|2010||''Aasal''||"Em Thandhai" ||
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0080230|Bharathwaj}}

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[[Category:People from Tirunelveli district]]
[[Category:Indian male musicians]]
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[[Category:Filmfare Awards South winners]]
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[[Category:Indian male film score composers]]

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