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'''Vishal Chandrasekhar''' is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, who has predominantly scored music for [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Vishal-Chandrasekhar-to-score-music-for-Nani-Hanus-film/articleshow/46369221.cms|title=Vishal Chandrasekhar to score music for Nani-Hanu's film - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref>
'''Vishal Chandrasekhar''' is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, who has predominantly scored music for [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/Vishal-Chandrasekhar-to-score-music-for-Nani-Hanus-film/articleshow/46369221.cms|title=Vishal Chandrasekhar to score music for Nani-Hanu's film - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Vishal started playing the keyboard aged six and began to give solo shows by the time he was ten years old. He graduated from Anna University with a master's degree in Electronic Media, and worked on over 450 short films and 250 ad jingles, en route to being adjudged the best music director in the ''Nalaya Iyakkunar'' show on [[Kalaignar TV]]. He subsequently completed the foundation course at the KM Music Conservatory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/audio-beat-carnatic-jazz-rock-and-more/article4347971.ece|title=Audio Beat: Carnatic, jazz, rock and more|date=26 January 2013|publisher=|via=The Hindu}}</ref> Vishal made his composing debut with Brindha Das's ''Hi Da'' during 2012, with a grand audio launch attended by Gautham Menon during January 2013. Despite having the soundtrack released and a trailer launched,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/no-shooting-abroad-for-hi-da-hi-da-brinda-das-26-02-13.html|title=No shooting abroad for Hi Da!, Hi Da, Brinda Das|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-events/Hai-Da-Audio-Launch-03-01-13.html|title=Hai Da Audio Launch|publisher=}}</ref> the film failed to have a theatrical release.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/A-tune-of-ones-own/article14342446.ece |title=A tune of one's own |last=Paitandy |first=Priyadarshini |date=27 May 2016 |work=The Hindu |access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref> Vishal got an opportunity to work with [[Santhosh Sivan]] for the making of his war film, ''[[Ceylon (film)|Inam]]'' (2014), and won positive reviews for his work. A critic from NDTV noted "the music helps you connect with the film on an emotional level" and "even though there are three songs included merely to give the film a commercial touch, it's his background score that draws your attention".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/inam-movie-review-947|title=Inam movie review - NDTV Movies|publisher=}}</ref> He also completed work on the Telugu film ''Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi'' (2014), while he went on to work on the Tamil science fiction film, ''[[Appuchi Gramam]]'' (2014), which became noted for its song "En Kannukulle".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Gaana-Balas-next-mass-song/articleshow/30935751.cms|title=Gaana Bala's next mass song - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref>
Vishal started playing the keyboard aged six and began to give solo shows by the time he was ten years old. He graduated from Anna University with a master's degree in Electronic Media, and worked on over 450 short films and 250 ad jingles, en route to being adjudged the best music director in the ''Nalaya Iyakkunar'' show on [[Kalaignar TV]]. He subsequently completed the foundation course at the KM Music Conservatory.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/audio-beat-carnatic-jazz-rock-and-more/article4347971.ece|title=Audio Beat: Carnatic, jazz, rock and more|date=26 January 2013|publisher=|newspaper=The Hindu|last1=Kumar|first1=S. R. Ashok}}</ref> Vishal made his composing debut with Brindha Das's ''Hi Da'' during 2012, with a grand audio launch attended by Gautham Menon during January 2013. Despite having the soundtrack released and a trailer launched,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/no-shooting-abroad-for-hi-da-hi-da-brinda-das-26-02-13.html|title=No shooting abroad for Hi Da!, Hi Da, Brinda Das|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-events/Hai-Da-Audio-Launch-03-01-13.html|title=Hai Da Audio Launch|publisher=}}</ref> the film failed to have a theatrical release.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/A-tune-of-ones-own/article14342446.ece |title=A tune of one's own |last=Paitandy |first=Priyadarshini |date=27 May 2016 |work=The Hindu |access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref> Vishal got an opportunity to work with [[Santhosh Sivan]] for the making of his war film, ''[[Ceylon (film)|Inam]]'' (2014), and won positive reviews for his work. A critic from NDTV noted "the music helps you connect with the film on an emotional level" and "even though there are three songs included merely to give the film a commercial touch, it's his background score that draws your attention".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/inam-movie-review-947|title=Inam movie review - NDTV Movies|publisher=}}</ref> He also completed work on the Telugu film ''Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi'' (2014), while he went on to work on the Tamil science fiction film, ''[[Appuchi Gramam]]'' (2014), which became noted for its song "En Kannukulle".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Gaana-Balas-next-mass-song/articleshow/30935751.cms|title=Gaana Bala's next mass song - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=}}</ref>


Vishal received critical acclaim for his work in [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]]'s ''[[Jil Jung Juk]]'' (2015), and recorded songs featuring music composers [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Santhosh Narayanan]] and [[Sean Roldan]] in the album. The song "Shoot the Kuruvi" became well noticed, while for another song "Red Roadu", Vishal worked on a mix between 1950s swing and EDM for the tune.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Santhosh-Narayanan-Sean-Roldan-record-a-quirky-number/articleshow/49756601.cms|title=Santhosh Narayanan, Sean Roldan record a quirky number - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref> He was recently worked on ''[[Sawaari]]'' and ''[[Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha|Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaatha]]'' featuring [[Nani (actor)|Nani]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Irfan-in-a-new-avatar/articleshow/46862092.cms|title=Irfan in a new avatar - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/sawaari-will-be-a-routine-travel-with-a-unique-commuter/108318/story.htm|title=Sawaari will be a routine travel with a unique commuter|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/43975/Not-Yet-Titled-Business-Closed|title=Not Yet Titled, Business Closed!|date=8 November 2015|publisher=}}</ref> He worked as a music director for''[[Simba (2016 film)|Simba]]''.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Punjabi-kudi-to-debut-in-Ktown/articleshow/47574052.cms|title=Punjabi kudi to debut in K'town|work=The Times of India}}</ref>   
Vishal received critical acclaim for his work in [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]]'s ''[[Jil Jung Juk]]'' (2015), and recorded songs featuring music composers [[Anirudh Ravichander]], [[Santhosh Narayanan]] and [[Sean Roldan]] in the album. The song "Shoot the Kuruvi" became well noticed, while for another song "Red Roadu", Vishal worked on a mix between 1950s swing and EDM for the tune.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Santhosh-Narayanan-Sean-Roldan-record-a-quirky-number/articleshow/49756601.cms|title=Santhosh Narayanan, Sean Roldan record a quirky number - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=}}</ref> He was recently worked on ''[[Sawaari]]'' and ''[[Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha|Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaatha]]'' featuring [[Nani (actor)|Nani]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Irfan-in-a-new-avatar/articleshow/46862092.cms|title=Irfan in a new avatar - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/sawaari-will-be-a-routine-travel-with-a-unique-commuter/108318/story.htm|title=Sawaari will be a routine travel with a unique commuter|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/43975/Not-Yet-Titled-Business-Closed|title=Not Yet Titled, Business Closed!|date=8 November 2015|publisher=}}</ref> He worked as a music director for''[[Simba (2016 film)|Simba]]''.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Punjabi-kudi-to-debut-in-Ktown/articleshow/47574052.cms|title=Punjabi kudi to debut in K'town|work=The Times of India}}</ref>   
He is also venturing into Independent music with Music videos this year. He is working with young technicians and artists in a Music video called ''Rhythm of life''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/rhythm-of-life-music-video-press-release/|title = Rhythm - of life Music Video Press Release|date = 6 May 2017}}</ref> The video directed by ''Sam Paul P'', has lyrics penned by Vishnu Edavan, and has male and female vocals by ''[[Yazin Nizar]]'' and ''Kavya Ajith'' respectively. The track titled ''Naan Raaman Illai'' was released by Sony Music Entertainment in May 2017.<ref>http://www.b4umedia.in/?p=89137</ref>
He is also venturing into Independent music with Music videos this year. He is working with young technicians and artists in a Music video called ''Rhythm of life''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/rhythm-of-life-music-video-press-release/|title = Rhythm - of life Music Video Press Release|date = 6 May 2017}}</ref> The video directed by ''Sam Paul P'', starring [[Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan]] and lyrics penned by Vishnu Edavan, and has male and female vocals by ''[[Yazin Nizar]]'' and ''Kavya Ajith'' respectively. The track titled ''Naan Raaman Illai'' was released by Sony Music Entertainment in May 2017.<ref>http://www.b4umedia.in/?p=89137 {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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Latest revision as of 19:54, 28 June 2022


Vishal Chandrashekhar
BornChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)
  • Music director
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • lyricist
  • programmer
  • arranger
Years active2002 – presentCFGFG
Labels

Vishal Chandrasekhar is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, who has predominantly scored music for Tamil films.[1]

Career[edit | edit source]

Vishal started playing the keyboard aged six and began to give solo shows by the time he was ten years old. He graduated from Anna University with a master's degree in Electronic Media, and worked on over 450 short films and 250 ad jingles, en route to being adjudged the best music director in the Nalaya Iyakkunar show on Kalaignar TV. He subsequently completed the foundation course at the KM Music Conservatory.[2] Vishal made his composing debut with Brindha Das's Hi Da during 2012, with a grand audio launch attended by Gautham Menon during January 2013. Despite having the soundtrack released and a trailer launched,[3][4] the film failed to have a theatrical release.[5] Vishal got an opportunity to work with Santhosh Sivan for the making of his war film, Inam (2014), and won positive reviews for his work. A critic from NDTV noted "the music helps you connect with the film on an emotional level" and "even though there are three songs included merely to give the film a commercial touch, it's his background score that draws your attention".[6] He also completed work on the Telugu film Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi (2014), while he went on to work on the Tamil science fiction film, Appuchi Gramam (2014), which became noted for its song "En Kannukulle".[7]

Vishal received critical acclaim for his work in Siddharth's Jil Jung Juk (2015), and recorded songs featuring music composers Anirudh Ravichander, Santhosh Narayanan and Sean Roldan in the album. The song "Shoot the Kuruvi" became well noticed, while for another song "Red Roadu", Vishal worked on a mix between 1950s swing and EDM for the tune.[8] He was recently worked on Sawaari and Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaatha featuring Nani.[9][10][11] He worked as a music director forSimba.[12] He is also venturing into Independent music with Music videos this year. He is working with young technicians and artists in a Music video called Rhythm of life.[13] The video directed by Sam Paul P, starring Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan and lyrics penned by Vishnu Edavan, and has male and female vocals by Yazin Nizar and Kavya Ajith respectively. The track titled Naan Raaman Illai was released by Sony Music Entertainment in May 2017.[14]

Discography[edit | edit source]

Films[edit | edit source]

Year Film Title Language Notes
2013 Hi Da Tamil Unreleased film
Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi Telugu
Inam Tamil
2014 Appuchi Gramam Tamil
2015 Jil Jung Juk Tamil
2016 Aviyal Tamil
Aagam Tamil
Sawaari Tamil
Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha Telugu
Uriyadi Tamil One song (Maane Maane Unplugged)
Theri Tamil One Song "Hey Aasmaan" feat. Arijit Singh
2017 Kuttram 23 Tamil
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Tamil
Brindavanam Tamil
7 Naatkal Tamil
Rangoon Tamil
Kathalo Rajakumari Telugu
Hara Hara Mahadevaki Tamil One song "Aiyo Konjam"
2018 Padi Padi Leche Manasu Telugu
2019 Simba Tamil
Kee Tamil
Jackpot Tamil
Chanakya Telugu
Kaalidas Tamil
2020 Taana Tamil
Mamakiki Tamil Released on ZEE5
2021 Oh Manapenne Tamil
Poochandi Tamil
Varudu Kaavalenu Telugu
2022 Sita Ramam Telugu Additionally dubbed in Malayalam and Tamil
2022 O2 Tamil Released on Disney+ Hotstar

Independent Music Videos[edit | edit source]

Year Film Title Language Label
2016 Va Va Thala (Thala Anthem) Tamil Trend Music
2017 Rhythm of life Tamil Sony Music
2018 Va Mama! Made in Chennai Anthem Tamil Behindwoods

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Film Title Language Channel
2017 Azhagiya Tamil Magal Tamil Zee Tamil
Poove Poochudava
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Sembaruthi
2018 Rekka Katti Parakkudhu Manasu
Oru Oorula Oru Rajakumari
Vella Raja Amazon Prime
2019 Sathya Zee Tamil
Gokulathil Seethai
Rettai Roja
2020 Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham

Web series[edit | edit source]

Year Title Language Platform
2020 Mugilan Tamil ZEE5
2020 Triples Tamil Hotstar

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Vishal Chandrasekhar to score music for Nani-Hanu's film - Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (26 January 2013). "Audio Beat: Carnatic, jazz, rock and more". The Hindu.
  3. ↑ "No shooting abroad for Hi Da!, Hi Da, Brinda Das".
  4. ↑ "Hai Da Audio Launch".
  5. ↑ Paitandy, Priyadarshini (27 May 2016). "A tune of one's own". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  6. ↑ "Inam movie review - NDTV Movies".
  7. ↑ "Gaana Bala's next mass song - Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. ↑ "Santhosh Narayanan, Sean Roldan record a quirky number - Times of India". The Times of India.
  9. ↑ "Irfan in a new avatar - Times of India". The Times of India.
  10. ↑ "Sawaari will be a routine travel with a unique commuter".
  11. ↑ "Not Yet Titled, Business Closed!". 8 November 2015.
  12. ↑ "Punjabi kudi to debut in K'town". The Times of India.
  13. ↑ "Rhythm - of life Music Video Press Release". 6 May 2017.
  14. ↑ http://www.b4umedia.in/?p=89137 [dead link]

External links[edit | edit source]

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