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Sean Roldan
Sean Roldan | |
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| Birth name | Raghavendra Raja Rao |
| Born | 27 December 1987 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Film score, Independent music, Carnatic music |
| Occupation(s) | Film composer, Music director, Independent musician, Song writer, Singer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Raghavendra Raja Rao, known by his stage name Sean Roldan is an Indian musician who has worked on Carnatic, Independent music, and Film score for the Tamil film industry. He rose to fame after gaining critical acclaim for his work in Balaji Mohan's Tamil-Malayalam bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (2014).[1]
Early life[edit]
Roldan was born to the renowned mridangam player Srimushnam V. Raja Rao and Padma, the daughter of novelist Sandilyan. He is married to Lalitha Sudha a Playback Singer who works in the indian film industry primarily for films composed by him.[2] He was drawn into film music by A.R. Rahman's debut album Roja.
Career[edit]
He began a career in music composing and working on Carnatic tracks before venturing into independent Tamil music with his band Sean Roldan & Friends.[3] Roldan was recommended by film producer C. V. Kumar to Varun Manian, the producer of the bilingual film Vaayai Moodi Pesavum / Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram, who was looking for a composer after the director's original choice, Anirudh Ravichander, had opted out.[4] He subsequently signed the film and chose to continue to credit himself as Sean Roldan for a career in the Tamil film industry. He produced eight tracks for the film, singing two, while including one inspired by the single track "Mayakkura Poo Vaasam"[5] composed for his band.[6]
His music draws heavy inspiration from Tamil composer Ilaiyaraaja. His greater aim is to represent Indian music internationally.[7]
Discography[edit]
As composer[edit]
| Year | Tamil | Other languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (Malayalam) | |
| Sathuranga Vettai | |||
| Mundasupatti | |||
| Aadama Jaichomada | |||
| 2015 | 144 | ||
| 2016 | Joker | ||
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | ||
| Neruppu Da | |||
| Katha Nayagan | |||
| Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 | VIP 2 (Telugu), VIP 2 - Lalkar (Hindi - dubbed) |
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| 2018 | Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | ||
| 2019 | Mehandi Circus | ||
| Raatchasi | |||
| 2020 | Dharala Prabhu | 1 song "Kadhal Theevey" Guest Composer | |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | composed one song "Nee Podhum Kanna" | |
| Jai Bhim |
- The films are listed in order that the music released, regardless of the dates the film released.
- The year next to the titles of the films indicates the release year of the either dubbed or remade version in the named language later than the original version.
- • indicates original language release. Indicates simultaneous makes, if featuring in more languages.
As singer[edit]
| Year | Film | Song | Music |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | 1. Shut Up! 2. Kadhal Ara Onnu |
Sean Roldan |
| Sathuranga Vettai | 1. Yemarum Jename 2. Verichodi Ponathada |
Sean Roldan | |
| Jigarthanda | Hoo Haa | Santhosh Narayanan | |
| Cuckoo | 1. Manasula Soora Kaathey 2. Potta Pulla |
Santhosh Narayanan | |
| Mundasupatti | 1. Ambala Singam 2. Rasa Magarasa 3. Rasa Magarasa (Duet Version) |
Sean Roldan | |
| Maine Pyar Kiya (Telugu) | "Ee Prema Manakoddhu" | Pradeep Kumar | |
| Aadama Jaichomada | 1. Nalla Kettuka Paadam 2. Odura Nari |
Sean Roldan | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Kannana Kanne | Anirudh Ravichander |
| 144 | 1. Vinai Theerkum Pillaiyada 2. Poove Pooviname |
Sean Roldan | |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Vaa Machaney | Santhosh Narayanan |
| Jil Jung Juk | Red Road-U | Vishal Chandrashekhar | |
| Oru Naal Koothu | Adiyae Azhagae | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| Joker | 1. Chellamma 2. Halla Bol |
Sean Roldan | |
| Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Idhu Kadhaiya | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| Thondan | Poi Varavaa | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| Rum | Kadavule Vidai | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2017 | Pa Paandi | 1.Paarthen 2.Veesum Kaathodadhaan 3.Venpani Malarae |
Sean Roldan |
| Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Yembuttu Irukuthu Aasa | D. Imman | |
| Katha Nayagan | 1.Kathanayagan The Hero 2.Tappu Tippu 3.Sunday Na Bottle Edu 4.Rise of a Hero (Theme) |
Sean Roldan | |
| Neruppu Da | 1.Enga pona 2.Alangiliye |
Sean Roldan | |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Edhuvarayo | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Ratsasan | Kanamma Kanvizhi | Ghibran | |
| Seemaraja | Onnavitta Yaarum Yenakilla (Version 1) | D.Imman | |
| 2019 | LKG | Ettanai Kaalam | Leon James |
| Mehandi Circus | Vellatu Kannazhagi | Sean Roldan | |
| Monster | Ennai Theadi | Justin Prabhakaran | |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | "Pookalin Porvai" | Govind Vasantha |
| 2021 | Uppena | Sandram lona neeramtaa | Devi Sri Prasad |
| 2021 | Choo Mandhirakaali | "Dracula Chellakkutti" | Satish Raghunathan |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | "Nee Podhum Kanna" | Sean Roldan |
External links[edit]
- Sean Roldan on IMDb
References[edit]
- ↑ "- Tamil News".
- ↑ "All you want to know about #LalithaSudha".
- ↑ http://www.watevermusic.com/db/bands.php/?band=131
- ↑ sify.com
- ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Mayakura Poovasam by Sean Roldan & Friends Music Mojo - Kappa TV". YouTube.
- ↑ "I was destined to be a part of Vaayai Moodi Pesavum: Sean Roldan - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ Narayanan, Lavanya (26 October 2018). "The best of all worlds, with Sean Roldan". The Hindu.
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