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'''S. P. Venkatesh''' (also credited as '''Sangeetharajan'''; born 5 March 1955) is an Indian musical director and composer who primarily works in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]]. He was famous in late 80s and 90s for songs in Malayalam cinema.
'''S. P. Venkatesh''' (also credited as '''Sangeetharajan'''; born 5 March 1955) is an Indian musical director and composer who primarily works in [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]]. He was at his prime in the late 80s and 90s, being reputed for his [[background score]]s and songs in Malayalam cinema.


==Career==
==Career==
Venkatesh's father Pazhani was an accomplished Mandolin player. Earlier in his life, He played guitar, banjo and mandolin, and was an assistant musical director to Shyam and Raveendran during his early days. He was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by [[Dennis Joseph]], with his first break coming in the film ''[[Rajavinte Makan]]'', directed by [[Thampi Kannanthanam]]. The film and the songs in it were big hits, and Venkatesh subsequently became a regular collaborator of Thampi's, resulting in a series of hit musical albums during the 1990s. His most well-known film scores include ''[[Indrajaalam]]'', ''[[Kilukkam]]'', ''[[Minnaram]]'', ''[[Sphadikam|Spadikam]]'', ''[[Dhruvam]]'', ''[[Kauravar]]'', ''[[Johnnie Walker (film)|Johnnie Walker]]'', ''[[Kizhakkan Pathrose]]'', and ''[[Hitler (1996 film)|Hitler]]''.  
Venkatesh's father Pazhani was an accomplished Mandolin player. Earlier in his life, he played guitar, banjo and mandolin, and was an assistant musical director to Shyam and Raveendran during his early days. He was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by [[Dennis Joseph]], with his first break coming in the film ''[[Rajavinte Makan]]'', directed by [[Thampi Kannanthanam]]. The film and the songs in it were big hits, and Venkatesh subsequently became a regular collaborator of Thampi's, resulting in a series of hit musical albums during the 1990s. His most well-known film scores include ''[[Indrajaalam]]'', ''[[Kilukkam]]'', ''[[Minnaram]]'', ''[[Sphadikam|Spadikam]]'', ''[[Dhruvam]]'', ''[[Kauravar]]'', ''[[Johnnie Walker (film)|Johnnie Walker]]'', ''[[Kizhakkan Pathrose]]'', and ''[[Hitler (1996 film)|Hitler]]''.


He has also handled the orchestration for many other music directors. He composed background scores for films for which songs were composed by other composers, such as ''[[Devasuram]]''  He has also scored for some Bollywood and Bengali films.
He has also handled the orchestration for many other music directors. He composed background scores for films for which songs were composed by other composers, such as ''[[Devasuram]]''  He has also scored for some Bollywood and Bengali films.
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In 1993, he won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director]] for his work in ''[[Paithrukam]]'' and ''Janam''.
In 1993, he won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director]] for his work in ''[[Paithrukam]]'' and ''Janam''.


In 1999, he notably recorded nine songs in a single day for the unreleased Tamil film ''Ithu Mudivithillai'' starring [[Babu Ganesh]] and [[Vichithra]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010312062330/http://movies.indiainfo.com/tamil/movienews/morenews1.html</ref>
In 1999, he notably recorded nine songs in a single day for the unreleased Tamil film ''Ithu Mudivithillai'' starring [[Babu Ganesh]] and [[Vichithra]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/tamil/movienews/morenews1.html |title=Archived copy |website=movies.indiainfo.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010312062330/http://movies.indiainfo.com/tamil/movienews/morenews1.html |archive-date=12 March 2001 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Style and orchestration==
==Style and orchestration==
Venkatesh's song compositions feature extensive use of acoustic guitar, bass guitar and violin orchestra, and his background scores feature synth-based orchestra fused with traditional strings. He also used symphonic style strings orchestration in most of his songs.  
Venkatesh's song compositions feature extensive use of acoustic guitar, bass guitar and violin orchestra, and his background scores feature synth-based orchestra fused with traditional strings. He also used symphonic style strings orchestration in most of his songs.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==


===Malayalam films ===
===Malayalam films ===
* [[ spadikam 4k]]2022
* ''[[Aanandha Bhairavi]](Tamil&Hindi )2020 Music  
* ''[[Aanandha Bhairavi]](Tamil&Hindi )2020 Music  
* ''[[Velleppam]]'' (2020) (songs, bgm)
* ''[[Velleppam]]'' (2020) (songs, bgm)
* ''[[Ek Don ki Prem Kahani ]]'' (2020, Music)
* ''[[Ek Don ki Prem Kahani ]]'' (2020, Music)
* ''[[Thomson Villa]]'' (2014, music)
* ''[[Thomson Villa]]'' (2014, music)
* ''[[Ginger]]'' (2013, music)
* ''[[Ginger (2013 film)|Ginger]]'' (2013, music)
* ''[[9 KK Road]]'' (2010, music)
* ''[[9 KK Road]]'' (2010, music)
* ''[[Koottukar (2010 film)|Koottukar]]'' (2010, music)
* ''[[Koottukar (2010 film)|Koottukar]]'' (2010, music)
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* ''[[Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum]]'' (1998) (background music)
* ''[[Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum]]'' (1998) (background music)
* ''[[Amma Ammayiamma]]'' (1998) (background music)
* ''[[Amma Ammayiamma]]'' (1998) (background music)
* ''[[Mayajalam]]'' (1998)
* ''Mayajalam'' (1998)
* ''[[Oro Viliyum Kathorthu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Oro Viliyum Kathorthu]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Bhoopathi (1997 film)|Bhoopathi]]'' (1997, music)
* ''[[Bhoopathi (1997 film)|Bhoopathi]]'' (1997, music)
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* ''[[Minnaram]]'' (1994/music)
* ''[[Minnaram]]'' (1994/music)
* ''Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu'' (1994/music)
* ''Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu'' (1994/music)
*''Kabooliwala''(1994)
*''[[Kabooliwala]]'' (1994/music)
*Gandharvam (1993/Music)
*Gandharvam (1993/Music)
* ''[[Sainyam]]'' (1993/music)
* ''[[Sainyam]]'' (1993/music)
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* ''Janam'' (1993/music)
* ''Janam'' (1993/music)
* ''Journalist'' (1993/music)
* ''Journalist'' (1993/music)
* ''Devasuram'' (1993) (background music
* ''[[Devaasuram]]'' (1993) (background music)
* ''Pravachakan'' (1993/music)
* ''Pravachakan'' (1993/music)
* ''Sowbhagyam'' (1993/music)
* ''Sowbhagyam'' (1993/music)
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* ''[[Daddy (1992 film)|Daddy]]'' (1992/Music)
* ''[[Daddy (1992 film)|Daddy]]'' (1992/Music)
* ''Johnnie Walker'' (1992)
* ''Johnnie Walker'' (1992)
* ''Kouravar'' (1992)
* ''Kizhakkan Pathrose'' (1992/music)
* ''Kizhakkan Pathrose'' (1992/music)
* ''Mahanagaram'' (1992) (background music)
* ''Mahanagaram'' (1992) (background music)
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*''[[Remote (2004 film)|Remote]]'' (2004)
*''[[Remote (2004 film)|Remote]]'' (2004)
*''[[Bheeshmar]]'' (2003)
*''[[Bheeshmar]]'' (2003)
*''[[Vadakku Vaasal]]'' (2003)
*''Vadakku Vaasal'' (2003)
*''Ammaiyappa'' (2002)
*''Ammaiyappa'' (2002)
*''[[Game (2002 film)|Game]]'' (2002)
*''[[Game (2002 film)|Game]]'' (2002)
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*''Poli Kitty'' (1990)
*''Poli Kitty'' (1990)
*''Sharavegada Saradara'' (1989)
*''Sharavegada Saradara'' (1989)
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*''Madhuri'' (1989)
*''Madhuri'' (1989)


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[[Category:Music directors]]
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[[Category:Indian guitarists]]
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Latest revision as of 07:06, 3 June 2022

S. P. Venkatesh
Also known asSangeetha Rajan
Born (1955-03-05) 5 March 1955 (age 71)
GenresFilm score
Occupation(s)Film score composer, music director, instrumentalist
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals, violin

S. P. Venkatesh (also credited as Sangeetharajan; born 5 March 1955) is an Indian musical director and composer who primarily works in Malayalam films. He was at his prime in the late 80s and 90s, being reputed for his background scores and songs in Malayalam cinema.

Career[edit | edit source]

Venkatesh's father Pazhani was an accomplished Mandolin player. Earlier in his life, he played guitar, banjo and mandolin, and was an assistant musical director to Shyam and Raveendran during his early days. He was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by Dennis Joseph, with his first break coming in the film Rajavinte Makan, directed by Thampi Kannanthanam. The film and the songs in it were big hits, and Venkatesh subsequently became a regular collaborator of Thampi's, resulting in a series of hit musical albums during the 1990s. His most well-known film scores include Indrajaalam, Kilukkam, Minnaram, Spadikam, Dhruvam, Kauravar, Johnnie Walker, Kizhakkan Pathrose, and Hitler.

He has also handled the orchestration for many other music directors. He composed background scores for films for which songs were composed by other composers, such as Devasuram He has also scored for some Bollywood and Bengali films.

In 1993, he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director for his work in Paithrukam and Janam.

In 1999, he notably recorded nine songs in a single day for the unreleased Tamil film Ithu Mudivithillai starring Babu Ganesh and Vichithra.[1]

Style and orchestration[edit | edit source]

Venkatesh's song compositions feature extensive use of acoustic guitar, bass guitar and violin orchestra, and his background scores feature synth-based orchestra fused with traditional strings. He also used symphonic style strings orchestration in most of his songs.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Malayalam films[edit | edit source]

Tamil films[edit | edit source]

Kannada films[edit | edit source]

prema yuddha-1981

  • Madhuri (1989)

Bengali films[edit | edit source]

Year Film Other notes
2008 Bhalobasa Bhalobasa
2008 Bajimaat
2008 Jor
2003 Champion
2003 Mayer Shakti
2003 Nater Guru
2003 Sangee
2002 Sathi

Hindi films[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". movies.indiainfo.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

"SP. Venkatesh – Malayalam Music Director". www.raaga.com. Retrieved 15 November 2008.

External links[edit | edit source]

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