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| | | birth_place = Keelara, [[Mandya district]], Karnataka, India | ||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1971|08|30}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1971|08|30}} | ||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2017|8|30|1971|08|29}} | | death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|2017|8|30|1971|08|29}} | ||
| death_place = [[Bengaluru]], Karnataka | |||
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'''L. N. Shastri''' (also credited as '''Chaitanya'''; 30 August 1971 – 30 August 2017) was an Indian playback singer and music composer who primarily worked in [[Kannada cinema]]. Starting his career as a playback singer in the film ''Ajagajantara'' (1991), Shastri went on to sing for more than 3000 songs | '''L. N. Shastri''' (also credited as '''Chaitanya'''; 30 August 1971 – 30 August 2017) was an Indian playback singer and music composer who primarily worked in [[Kannada cinema]]. Starting his career as a playback singer in the film ''[[Ajagajantara]]'' (1991), Shastri went on to sing for more than 3000 songs. | ||
Under the name of Chaitanya, he composed music for over 25 films starting with ''[[Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene]]'' (1998). However, he dropped the name due to the identity crisis for the film ''[[Bellary Naga]]'' (2009). | |||
L. N. Shastri was married to fellow singer Suma. Suma Shastri has sung for more than 50 films.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sociofreak.com/ln-shastri-wiki-death-wife-family-songs-facts/|title=L N Shastri Wiki: Death, Wife, Family, Songs & Facts to Know|date=2017-08-30|work=SocioFreak|access-date=2017-08-30|language=en-US}}</ref> | His biggest hit song as a singer has been "Kolumande Jangamadevaru" from the film ''[[Janumada Jodi]]'' (1996) which gave him a career break and also fetched him the [[Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]]. He was closely associated with prominent music directors in Kannada film industry including [[Hamsalekha]], [[V. Manohar]], [[V. Harikrishna]], [[Gurukiran]], [[Arjun Janya]] and [[Anoop Seelin]]. Hamsalekha who has been the main support for his growing career since his initial days. | ||
L. N. Shastri was married to fellow singer Suma. Suma Shastri has sung for more than 50 films.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://sociofreak.com/ln-shastri-wiki-death-wife-family-songs-facts/|title=L N Shastri Wiki: Death, Wife, Family, Songs & Facts to Know|date=2017-08-30|work=SocioFreak|access-date=2017-08-30|language=en-US|archive-date=30 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830234512/https://sociofreak.com/ln-shastri-wiki-death-wife-family-songs-facts/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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In 1996, the folk song "Kolumande Jangamadevaru" composed by V. Manohar and picturized on actor [[Shiva Rajkumar]] for the film ''[[Janumada Jodi]]'' turned his fortunes. The song became an ultimate hit and his rendition was widely acclaimed by critics and masses. He was awarded the Karnataka State Award for this song. Following this, he recorded many songs for all the music directors of the 1990s through 2000s. Many of his songs have been received extremely well by the masses. | In 1996, the folk song "Kolumande Jangamadevaru" composed by V. Manohar and picturized on actor [[Shiva Rajkumar]] for the film ''[[Janumada Jodi]]'' turned his fortunes. The song became an ultimate hit and his rendition was widely acclaimed by critics and masses. He was awarded the Karnataka State Award for this song. Following this, he recorded many songs for all the music directors of the 1990s through 2000s. Many of his songs have been received extremely well by the masses. | ||
In 1998, Shastri turned into a complete music director with the film ''Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene''. Though the songs were received well, the film's dismal performance at the box-office could not help boost the songs. His next composition for the [[V. Ravichandran]] starrer ''[[Ravimama]]'' (1999) was also appreciated. Following this, he composed for about 25 feature films which could not help him to be among the top ranking music directors. His rechristened name Chaitanya was familiar only inside the film fraternity and the audience could not relate his new name with his original name. | In 1998, Shastri turned into a complete music director with the film ''Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene''. Though the songs were received well, the film's dismal performance at the box-office could not help boost the songs. His next composition for the [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] starrer ''[[Ravimama]]'' (1999) was also appreciated. Following this, he composed for about 25 feature films which could not help him to be among the top ranking music directors. His rechristened name Chaitanya was familiar only inside the film fraternity and the audience could not relate his new name with his original name. | ||
On insistence of actor Dr. [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], his original name was credited with his compositions for the film ''[[Bellary Naga]]'' (2009) which proved to be the last feature film of the legendary actor. After a brief hiatus, Shastri returned to composing for the films ''Flop'' (2015) and ''Melody'' (2015) which marked his reunion with director Nanjunda who gave him the first break as a composer.<ref>{{cite web|url= | On insistence of actor Dr. [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], his original name was credited with his compositions for the film ''[[Bellary Naga]]'' (2009) which proved to be the last feature film of the legendary actor. After a brief hiatus, Shastri returned to composing for the films ''Flop'' (2015) and ''Melody'' (2015) which marked his reunion with director Nanjunda who gave him the first break as a composer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/melody-grand-audio-kannada-news-111880.html|title=Melody Grand Audio|work=Indiaglitz|date=12 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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! Year !! Film title !! Notes | ! Year !! Film title !! Notes | ||
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| 1998 || ''Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene'' || Debut film <br> Credited as Chaitanya | | 1998 || ''[[Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene]]'' || Debut film <br> Credited as Chaitanya | ||
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| 1999 || ''[[Ravimama]]'' || | | 1999 || ''[[Ravimama]]'' || | ||
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| 2000 || '' | | 2000 || ''[[Mava Mava Maduve Mado]]'' || | ||
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| 2001 || ''Amma Ninna Tholinalli'' || | | 2001 || ''Amma Ninna Tholinalli'' || | ||
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| 2001 || ''Haalu Sakkare'' || | | 2001 || ''Haalu Sakkare'' || | ||
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| 2002 || ''Ninagoskara'' || | | 2002 || ''[[Ninagoskara]]'' || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2003 || ''Mooru Manasu Nooru Kanasu'' || | | 2003 || ''Mooru Manasu Nooru Kanasu'' || | ||
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| 2003 || ''Ay Naan Bheeshma Kano'' || | | 2003 || ''Ay Naan Bheeshma Kano'' || | ||
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| 2003 || '' | | 2003 || ''[[Preetisale Beku]]'' || | ||
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| 2004 || ''Preethi Nee Illade Naa Hegirali'' || | | 2004 || ''Preethi Nee Illade Naa Hegirali'' || | ||
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| 2015 || ''Flop'' || | | 2015 || ''Flop'' || | ||
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| 2015 || ''Melody'' || | | 2015 || ''[[Melody (2015 film)|Melody]]'' || | ||
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! Year !! Film !! Song | ! Year !! Film !! Song name !! Music Director !! Co-singer(s)!! Notes | ||
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| 1991 || ''Ajagajantara'' || "Love Love Loveah" || [[Hamsalekha]] || Debut song | | 1991 || ''[[Ajagajantara]]'' || "Love Love Loveah" || [[Hamsalekha]] || Debut song | ||
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| 1992 || ''Bhanda Nanna Ganda'' || "Yaarigu Endigu" <br> "Preethiya Theranu" || [[V. Manohar]] || | | 1992 || ''Bhanda Nanna Ganda'' || "Yaarigu Endigu" <br> "Preethiya Theranu" || [[V. Manohar]] || | ||
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| 1997 || ''[[O Mallige]]'' || "O Mallige Ninnade Haadidu" || V. Manohar || | | 1997 || ''[[O Mallige]]'' || "O Mallige Ninnade Haadidu" || V. Manohar || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1997 || ''[[Jodi Hakki]]'' || "Laali Suvvali" || V. Manohar || | | 1997 || ''[[Jodi Hakki (film)|Jodi Hakki]]'' || "Laali Suvvali" || V. Manohar || | ||
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| 1998 || ''[[A (Kannada film)|A]]'' || "Chandini" <br> "Helkollakonduru" <br> "Idu One Day Match" || [[Gurukiran]] || | | 1998 || ''[[A (Kannada film)|A]]'' || "Chandini" <br> "Helkollakonduru" <br> "Idu One Day Match" || [[Gurukiran]] || | ||
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| 1998 || ''[[Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene]]'' || "Anuraagada Ale Mele" || L. N. Shastri || | |||
|- | |||
| 1998 || ''[[Preethsod Thappa]]'' || "Ondu Moda" || Hamsalekha || | | 1998 || ''[[Preethsod Thappa]]'' || "Ondu Moda" || Hamsalekha || | ||
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| 1999 || ''[[Naanu Nanna Hendthiru]]'' || "Ready 123" <br> "Ee Jagave Namadu" <br> "Ee Bhoomige" || [[V. Ravichandran]] || | | 1999 || ''[[Naanu Nanna Hendthiru]]'' || "Ready 123" <br> "Ee Jagave Namadu" <br> "Ee Bhoomige" || [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2001 || ''[[Ekangi]]'' || "Ee Chitte Thara" || V. Ravichandran || | | 2001 || ''[[Ekangi]]'' || "Ee Chitte Thara" || V. Ravichandran || | ||
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| 2007 || ''Right Adre'' || "Kudkondu Thooradkondu" || Neel || | | 2007 || ''Right Adre'' || "Kudkondu Thooradkondu" || Neel || | ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Chanda (film)|Chanda]]'' || "Gundene Dyavru" || [[S. Narayan]] || | | 2007 || ''[[Chanda (2007 film)|Chanda]]'' || "Gundene Dyavru" || [[S. Narayan]] || | ||
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| 2009 || ''[[Bhagyada Balegara (film)|Bhagyada Balegara]]'' || "Budu Budu Kavya" || [[Ilaiyaraaja]] || | | 2009 || ''[[Bhagyada Balegara (film)|Bhagyada Balegara]]'' || "Budu Budu Kavya" || [[Ilaiyaraaja]] || | ||
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[[Category:1971 births]] | [[Category:1971 births]] | ||
[[Category:2017 deaths]] | [[Category:2017 deaths]] | ||
[[Category:Indian male | [[Category:Indian male playback singers]] | ||
[[Category:Indian male musicians]] | [[Category:Indian male musicians]] | ||
[[Category:Kannada-language playback singers]] | |||
[[Category:Kannada playback singers]] | |||
[[Category:Kannada film score composers]] | [[Category:Kannada film score composers]] | ||
[[Category:Deaths from cancer in India]] | [[Category:Deaths from cancer in India]] | ||
[[Category:Indian male film score composers]] | [[Category:Indian male film score composers]] | ||
[[Category:Karnataka State Film Award winners]] | |||
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L. N. Shastri | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Chaitanya |
| Born | 30 August 1971 Keelara, Mandya district, Karnataka, India |
| Died | 30 August 2017 (aged 46) Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Genres | Playback singing |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Composer |
| Years active | 1991–2017 |
L. N. Shastri (also credited as Chaitanya; 30 August 1971 – 30 August 2017) was an Indian playback singer and music composer who primarily worked in Kannada cinema. Starting his career as a playback singer in the film Ajagajantara (1991), Shastri went on to sing for more than 3000 songs.
Under the name of Chaitanya, he composed music for over 25 films starting with Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene (1998). However, he dropped the name due to the identity crisis for the film Bellary Naga (2009).
His biggest hit song as a singer has been "Kolumande Jangamadevaru" from the film Janumada Jodi (1996) which gave him a career break and also fetched him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He was closely associated with prominent music directors in Kannada film industry including Hamsalekha, V. Manohar, V. Harikrishna, Gurukiran, Arjun Janya and Anoop Seelin. Hamsalekha who has been the main support for his growing career since his initial days.
L. N. Shastri was married to fellow singer Suma. Suma Shastri has sung for more than 50 films.[1]
Career[edit | edit source]
In the early 1990s, Shastri was mainly seen singing track songs for major playback singers like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and others. The film Ajagajantara (1991) composed by Hamsalekha offered him a chance to share the mic with Balasubrahmanyam for the song "Love Love Loveah". Following this, Shastri teamed up with composer V. Manohar and sang many songs for the films that featured actor Jaggesh in the lead. The songs "Anthintha Gandu Naanalla" from Bhanda Nanna Ganda (1992), "Priya Priya" from Super Nanna Maga (1992), "Dagar Dagar" from Tharle Nan Maga (1992), "Avanalli Ivalilli" from Shhh (1993) were some of his early hits which appealed to the masses. In the meantime, Shastri was working as an assistant composer to both Hamsalekha and V. Manohar for all their films.
In 1996, the folk song "Kolumande Jangamadevaru" composed by V. Manohar and picturized on actor Shiva Rajkumar for the film Janumada Jodi turned his fortunes. The song became an ultimate hit and his rendition was widely acclaimed by critics and masses. He was awarded the Karnataka State Award for this song. Following this, he recorded many songs for all the music directors of the 1990s through 2000s. Many of his songs have been received extremely well by the masses.
In 1998, Shastri turned into a complete music director with the film Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene. Though the songs were received well, the film's dismal performance at the box-office could not help boost the songs. His next composition for the V. Ravichandran starrer Ravimama (1999) was also appreciated. Following this, he composed for about 25 feature films which could not help him to be among the top ranking music directors. His rechristened name Chaitanya was familiar only inside the film fraternity and the audience could not relate his new name with his original name.
On insistence of actor Dr. Vishnuvardhan, his original name was credited with his compositions for the film Bellary Naga (2009) which proved to be the last feature film of the legendary actor. After a brief hiatus, Shastri returned to composing for the films Flop (2015) and Melody (2015) which marked his reunion with director Nanjunda who gave him the first break as a composer.[2]
Discography[edit | edit source]
As composer[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene | Debut film Credited as Chaitanya |
| 1999 | Ravimama | |
| 2000 | Mava Mava Maduve Mado | |
| 2001 | Amma Ninna Tholinalli | |
| 2001 | Aunty Preethse | |
| 2001 | Haalu Sakkare | |
| 2002 | Ninagoskara | |
| 2003 | Mooru Manasu Nooru Kanasu | |
| 2003 | Nagabharana | |
| 2003 | Ay Naan Bheeshma Kano | |
| 2003 | Preetisale Beku | |
| 2004 | Preethi Nee Illade Naa Hegirali | |
| 2004 | Ayyo Pandu | |
| 2004 | Sakhi | |
| 2008 | Hogi Baa Magale | |
| 2009 | Bellary Naga | Credited as L. N. Shastry |
| 2010 | Deadly-2 | |
| 2015 | Flop | |
| 2015 | Melody |
As singer (selected)[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Song name | Music Director | Co-singer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Ajagajantara | "Love Love Loveah" | Hamsalekha | Debut song | |
| 1992 | Bhanda Nanna Ganda | "Yaarigu Endigu" "Preethiya Theranu" |
V. Manohar | ||
| 1992 | Alli Ramachari Illi Brahmachari | "Achu Mechu" "Banda Banda Ramayya" "Entha Sundara" "Jumma Jumma" |
V. Manohar | ||
| 1993 | Sshhh | "Avanalli Ivalilli" | Sadhu Kokila | ||
| 1993 | Gejje Naada | "Somavara Santhege" | V. Manohar | ||
| 1994 | Panjarada Gili | "Naana Naana" | V. Manohar | ||
| 1996 | Janumada Jodi | "Kolumande Jangamadevaru" | V. Manohar | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer | |
| 1996 | Sipayi | "Vanditha Kirana" "Odo Chandira" "Karago Chandira" |
Hamsalekha | ||
| 1997 | O Mallige | "O Mallige Ninnade Haadidu" | V. Manohar | ||
| 1997 | Jodi Hakki | "Laali Suvvali" | V. Manohar | ||
| 1998 | A | "Chandini" "Helkollakonduru" "Idu One Day Match" |
Gurukiran | ||
| 1998 | Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene | "Anuraagada Ale Mele" | L. N. Shastri | ||
| 1998 | Preethsod Thappa | "Ondu Moda" | Hamsalekha | ||
| 1999 | Naanu Nanna Hendthiru | "Ready 123" "Ee Jagave Namadu" "Ee Bhoomige" |
V. Ravichandran | ||
| 2001 | Ekangi | "Ee Chitte Thara" | V. Ravichandran | ||
| 2004 | Malla | "Karunade" "Mangalyam" "Angada Angada" |
V. Ravichandran | ||
| 2005 | Aham Premasmi | "Yadha Yadhahi" "Oh Premave" "Eshwar" |
V. Ravichandran | ||
| 2007 | Dheemantha Manushya | "Jeevarashiya Amara" | A. Karthik Raja | ||
| 2007 | Right Adre | "Kudkondu Thooradkondu" | Neel | ||
| 2007 | Chanda | "Gundene Dyavru" | S. Narayan | ||
| 2009 | Bhagyada Balegara | "Budu Budu Kavya" | Ilaiyaraaja | ||
| 2013 | B3 | "Bitthri" | Anoop Seelin | ||
| 2014 | Adyaksha | "Adyaksha Adyaksha" | Arjun Janya | Puneeth Rajkumar | |
| 2014 | Love in Mandya | "Lo Maava" | Anoop Seelin | ||
| 2016 | Neer Dose | "Neer Dose, Neer Dose" | Anoop Seelin |
Awards[edit | edit source]
Karnataka State Film Awards[edit | edit source]
- 1996 – Karnataka State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer – "Kolumande Jangamadevaru" (film: Janumada Jodi)
Death[edit | edit source]
L. N. Shastri died on 30 August 2017, after a brief battle with intestinal cancer.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "L N Shastri Wiki: Death, Wife, Family, Songs & Facts to Know". SocioFreak. 30 August 2017. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ↑ "Melody Grand Audio". Indiaglitz. 12 August 2014.
- ↑ "Playback singer L N Shastry passes away". The Times of India. 30 August 2017.