Midhun Mukundan | |
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| Born | 1 December 1988 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Midhun Mukundan is an Indian music composer and singer[1] who works predominantly in Kannada cinema and Malayalam cinema. His film music career began with the 2016 Kannada film Kahi. His other notable works include Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017), Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021) and Rorschach (2022).
Early life[edit | edit source]
Midhun is born in Bangalore in a Malayalam speaking family and is a Doctor by degree. He completed his medicine study at A J Institute of Medical Science, Mangalore, Karnataka.[2] He switched his profession to music following his passion.
Career[edit | edit source]
Midhun began his film career through Arvind Sastry's directorial Kahi released in 2016. The film took one and a half year to release and Midhun's score was generally appreciated.[3] Reviewer from The News Minute wrote "The genre-bending soundtrack composed by Midhun Mukundan, in particular, marks itself off as one of the stars of the show, setting and unsettling moods with equal rapidity".[4] Even before the release of Kahi, Midhun met filmmaker and actor Raj B. Shetty who was looking out for a newcomer for his film Ondu Motteya Kathe (2017).[5] The music was widely recognized and appreciated upon release. His other works in 2017 include Srinivasa Kalyana followed by a single track score for the film Kaafi Thota.
Discography[edit | edit source]
As music composer[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film[6] | Language | Songs | Score | Notes |
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| 2016 | Kahi | Kannada | Yes | Yes | Film Debut as a Composer |
| 2017 | Srinivasa Kalyana | Yes | Yes | ||
| Ondu Motteya Kathe | Yes | Yes | |||
| Kaafi Thota | Yes | No | Composed single track "Indu Ninna Edurali" | ||
| 2019 | Sarvajanikarige Suvarnavakasha | Yes | Yes | ||
| Mahira | Yes | Yes | |||
| Lambodara | Yes | Yes | |||
| D/O Parvathamma | Yes | Yes | |||
| Alidu Ulidavaru | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2020 | Mayabazar 2016 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2021 | Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (GGVV) | Yes | Yes | Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Music Director | |
| 2022 | Sakutumba Sametha | Yes | Yes | ||
| Rorschach | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | ||
| Ramanu Kaadige Hodanu | Kannada | Yes | Yes | ||
| Dasara | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2023 | Toby | Yes | Yes | ||
| TBA | Swathi Mutthina Male Haniye | Yes | Yes | ||
| Ramachandra Boss & Co | Malayalam | Yes | Yes | ||
| Poovan | Yes | Yes |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "How to get composer Midhun Mukundan running the other way". The Times of India. Bangalore. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ↑ "Midhun Mukundan - Karnataka, India Professional Profile". LinkedIn. Bangalore.
- ↑ "Review: Kannada movie Kahi garners rave reviews". IBTimes.com. Bangalore. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ↑ "Review: 'Kahi' weaves strong narratives into a surprisingly good ensemble film". The News Minute. Bangalore. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ↑ "Midhun on being creative and staying relevant". Deccan Herald. Bangalore. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ↑ "Discography".
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