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{{Infobox musical artist | {{Infobox musical artist | ||
| name | | name = M. Ranga Rao | ||
| image | | image = M.RangaRaoImg.jpg | ||
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| origin | | origin = [[Andhra Pradesh]], India | ||
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| birth_date | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1932|04|26|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = [[Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
| death_date | | death_date = {{Death date and age|1990|08|03|1932|10|15|df=yes}} | ||
| death_place | | death_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]] | ||
| genre | | genre = [[Film score]], Theatre | ||
| occupation | | occupation = Composer, music director, instrumentalist | ||
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'''M. Ranga Rao''' ( | '''M. Ranga Rao''' (26 April 1932 – 3 August 1990) was a prominent Indian composer who predominantly worked in [[Kannada cinema]]. Rao was known for his mellifluous scores and lilting tunes backed with strong classical nuances. Rao composed approx 100 music for Kannada cinema.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Ganesh |first=Deepa |date=2021-09-30 |title=M. Ranga Rao’s wide musical canvas |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/m-ranga-raos-wide-musical-canvas/article36752403.ece |access-date=2022-03-08 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
{{Unreferenced section|date=October 2021}} | |||
===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
Ranga Rao was born in a small village in [[Andhra Pradesh]] on 15 October 1932. He learnt the art of playing [[Veena]] instrument at a very young age. His inspiration was his mother, Rangamma. He graduated | Ranga Rao was born in a small village in [[Andhra Pradesh]] on 15 October 1932. He learnt the art of playing [[Veena]] instrument at a very young age. His inspiration was his mother, Rangamma. He graduated with Diploma in Mechanical Engineering stream. | ||
===Family=== | ===Family=== | ||
M. Ranga Rao was married to Syamala Devi and they have | M. Ranga Rao was married to Syamala Devi and they have two sons and two daughters. His wife, Syamala, died five months after her husband's death in 1991. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Rao entered the film industry as a small-time actor in the films ''Swarga Seema'' (1945) and '' Yogi Vemana'' (1947). He worked | Rao entered the film industry as a small-time actor in the films ''Swarga Seema'' (1945) and '' Yogi Vemana'' (1947). He worked a [[Veena]] player in the 1946 released film ''[[Tyagayya (1946 film)|Tyagayya]]''. | ||
However, he entered the Kannada film industry as a full-fledged composer | However, he entered the Kannada film industry as a full-fledged composer of the film ''[[Nakkare Ade Swarga]]'' in 1967. This also marked the beginning of the legendary playback singer [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 September 2020 |title=SP Balasubrahmanyam's journey in Kannada cinema |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/trends/2020/sep/26/sp-balasubrahmanyams-journey-in-kannada-cinema-20468.html |url-status=live |access-date=2022-03-08 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=26 September 2020 |title=SP Balasubrahmanyam swara of perfect brilliance |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2020/sep/26/sp-balasubrahmanyamswara-of-perfectbrilliance-2201979.html |url-status=live |access-date=2022-03-08 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
Along with composing numerous songs in Kannada, he also composed a few in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam]] languages, most of them being the dubbed works of his Kannada songs. | Ranga Rao introduced (his relative) Balasubramanyam to Kannada films by offering him a duet song alongside the veteran singer [[P. Susheela]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bollywood Movies Singer S. P. Balasubramaniam |url=http://www.hindilyrix.com/singers/singer-balasubramanyam.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301165500/http://www.hindilyrix.com/singers/singer-balasubramanyam.html |archive-date=4 July 2004 - 26 July 2020}}</ref> | ||
Along with composing numerous songs in Kannada, he also composed a few in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam]] languages, most of them being the dubbed works of his Kannada songs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=M. Ranga Rao movies and filmography |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/people/m-ranga-rao-71038/filmography |url-status=live |access-date=2022-03-08 |website=Cinestaan}}</ref> | |||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Ranga Rao died of cancer on 2 August 1990, aged 58. He was cremated in a crematorium in Bengaluru. He and his wife are survived by their four children, children-in-law and grandchildren. | Ranga Rao died of cancer on 2 August 1990, aged 58.<ref name=":0" /> He was cremated in a crematorium in Bengaluru. He and his wife are survived by their four children, children-in-law and grandchildren. | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[ | *M. Ranga Rao on [https://www.saregama.com/artist/m-ranga-rao_26086/songs Saregama] | ||
*[ | *M. Ranga Rao on [https://music.apple.com/in/artist/m-ranga-rao/129108041 Apple Music] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Kannada film score composers]] | [[Category:Kannada film score composers]] | ||
[[Category:Telugu film score composers]] | [[Category:Telugu film score composers]] | ||
[[Category:Saraswati veena players]] | [[Category:Saraswati veena players]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Indian composers]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian composers]] | ||
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M. Ranga Rao | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 26 April 1932 Andhra Pradesh |
| Origin | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 3 August 1990 (aged 57) Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Genres | Film score, Theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, music director, instrumentalist |
M. Ranga Rao (26 April 1932 – 3 August 1990) was a prominent Indian composer who predominantly worked in Kannada cinema. Rao was known for his mellifluous scores and lilting tunes backed with strong classical nuances. Rao composed approx 100 music for Kannada cinema.[1]
Personal life[edit]
 | This section does not cite any sources. (October 2021) |
Early life[edit]
Ranga Rao was born in a small village in Andhra Pradesh on 15 October 1932. He learnt the art of playing Veena instrument at a very young age. His inspiration was his mother, Rangamma. He graduated with Diploma in Mechanical Engineering stream.
Family[edit]
M. Ranga Rao was married to Syamala Devi and they have two sons and two daughters. His wife, Syamala, died five months after her husband's death in 1991.
Career[edit]
Rao entered the film industry as a small-time actor in the films Swarga Seema (1945) and Yogi Vemana (1947). He worked a Veena player in the 1946 released film Tyagayya.
However, he entered the Kannada film industry as a full-fledged composer of the film Nakkare Ade Swarga in 1967. This also marked the beginning of the legendary playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.[2][3]
Ranga Rao introduced (his relative) Balasubramanyam to Kannada films by offering him a duet song alongside the veteran singer P. Susheela.[4]
Along with composing numerous songs in Kannada, he also composed a few in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam languages, most of them being the dubbed works of his Kannada songs.[5]
Death[edit]
Ranga Rao died of cancer on 2 August 1990, aged 58.[1] He was cremated in a crematorium in Bengaluru. He and his wife are survived by their four children, children-in-law and grandchildren.
Awards[edit]
- 1969 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director – Hannele Chiguridaga
- 1982 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director – Hosa Belaku
- 1984 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director – Bandhana
Discography[edit]
- Kannada
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Nakkare Ade Swarga | |
| Manassiddare Marga | ||
| 1968 | Hannele Chiguridaga | Won - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director |
| 1969 | Margadarshi | |
| Gruhalakshmi | ||
| 1970 | Karulina Kare | |
| Sukha Samsara | ||
| 1971 | Sakshatkara | |
| Namma Samsara | ||
| Sothu Geddavalu | ||
| 1972 | Janma Rahasya | |
| Utthara Dakshina | ||
| 1973 | Bidugade | |
| Edakallu Guddada Mele | ||
| 1974 | Gruhini | |
| Maga Mommaga | ||
| Bhale Bhatta | ||
| 1975 | Mane Belaku | |
| Kaveri | ||
| Viplava Vanithe | ||
| 1976 | Devaru Kotta Vara | |
| Hudugaatada Hudugi | ||
| Baduku Bangaravayitu | ||
| Punardhatta | ||
| Bahaddur Gandu | ||
| Badavara Bandhu | ||
| Kanasu Nanasu | ||
| 1977 | Dhanalakshmi | |
| Geddavalu Naane | ||
| Punarmilana | ||
| Shani Prabhava | ||
| Shubhashaya | ||
| 1978 | Halli Haida | |
| Anubandha | ||
| Sridevi | ||
| 1979 | Aliya Devaru | |
| Atthege Thakka Sose | ||
| 1980 | Shree Raghavendra Karune | |
| Vasantha Geetha | ||
| Prema Jwala | ||
| Pattanakke Banda Pathniyaru | ||
| 1981 | Mane Madadi Makkalu | |
| Ranganayaki | ||
| Naga Kala Bhairava | ||
| Number Aidu Ekka | ||
| 1982 | Kempu Hori | |
| Hosa Belaku | Won - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director | |
| Swarna Mahal Rahasya | ||
| Guna Nodi Hennu Kodu | ||
| Kalasapurada Hudugaru | ||
| Kannu Theresida Hennu | ||
| Raga Thala | ||
| Raja Maharaja | ||
| 1983 | Kaviratna Kalidasa | |
| Kalluveene Nudiyithu | ||
| Swargadalli Maduve | ||
| Naavu Yarigenu Kadime | ||
| Kranthiyogi Basavanna | ||
| Mududida Tavare Aralithu | ||
| Samarpane | ||
| 1984 | Samayada Gombe | |
| Aparanji | ||
| Rudranaga | ||
| Shravana Banthu | ||
| Premave Balina Belaku | ||
| Benki Birugali | ||
| Bandhana | Won - Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director | |
| Bedaru Bombe | ||
| Avala Antharanga | ||
| Olave Baduku | ||
| Bilee Gulabi | ||
| 1985 | Goonda Guru | |
| Aahuti | ||
| Veeradhi Veera | ||
| Jwaalamukhi | ||
| Pithamaha | ||
| Kumkuma Thanda Soubhagya | ||
| Bhayankara Bhasmasura | ||
| Hendthi Beku Hendthi | ||
| 1986 | Madhura Bandhavya | |
| Karna | ||
| Hennina Koogu | ||
| Kathanayaka | ||
| Nannavaru | ||
| Prema Jaala | ||
| Mouna Geethe | ||
| Aruna Raaga | ||
| Maneye Manthralaya | ||
| 1987 | Olavina Udugore | |
| Shiva Bhakta Markandeya | ||
| Mullalu Ondu Mallige | ||
| Shubha Milana | ||
| Kurukshetra | ||
| Thayi Kotta Thali | ||
| Hrudaya Pallavi | ||
| Vijay | ||
| 1988 | Shanthi Nivasa | |
| Olavina Aasare | ||
| Oorigitta Kolli | ||
| Mutthaide | ||
| 1989 | Bidisada Bandha | |
| Bisilu Beladingalu | ||
| Thayigobba Tharle Maga | ||
| Samsara Nouke | ||
| Rajasimha | ||
| Abhimana | ||
| 1990 | Prema Tharanga | |
| Nambidre Nambi Bitre Bidi | ||
| Sri Satyanarayana Pooja Phala | ||
| Golmaal Radhakrishna | ||
| Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru | ||
| Policena Hendthi | ||
| Halliya Surasuraru | ||
| 1991 | Sri Nanjundeshwara Mahime | |
| Varagala Bete | ||
| Giri Mallige | ||
| Antharangada Mrudanga | ||
| Kaala Chakra | ||
| 1993 | Khaidi No.407 | |
| Prana Snehitha | ||
| 1996 | Manasa Veene |
- Telugu
- Sardar Dharmanna (1987)
- Tamil
- Kudumbam Oru Koyil (1986)
See also[edit]
- M. Ranga Rao on Saregama
- M. Ranga Rao on Apple Music
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ganesh, Deepa (30 September 2021). "M. Ranga Rao's wide musical canvas". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ↑ "SP Balasubrahmanyam's journey in Kannada cinema". The New Indian Express. 26 September 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Service, Express News (26 September 2020). "SP Balasubrahmanyam swara of perfect brilliance". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Bollywood Movies Singer S. P. Balasubramaniam". Archived from the original on 4 July 2004 - 26 July 2020.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help) - ↑ "M. Ranga Rao movies and filmography". Cinestaan. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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