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Vivek Sagar
Vivek Sagar | |
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 Sagar in 2018 | |
| Born | 1983/1984 (age 40–41)[1] Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse(s) | Keerthi Surya Seethalam( from November 2021) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | |
| Labels | Tapeloop |
| Associated acts |
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Vivek Sagar is an Indian music composer, record producer and playback singer who works in Telugu cinema.[2] He debuted with the film, Pelli Choopulu (2016). Upon critical acclaim for the album garnered him his first nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu at 64th Filmfare Awards South.[3]
He scored for Sammohanam (2018) and garnered his second nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu at 66th Filmfare Awards South. The same year, he again collaborated with Pelli Choopulu director Tharun Bhascker for Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi.
Life[edit]
Vivek Sagar has done his schooling at All Saints High School in Hyderabad. Sagar studied Electronics and communications engineering before embarking on a career in music. He began his career as a music composer with a short film, Sainma.[4]
Career[edit]
His first full-length film and his first Telugu film production was Pelli Choopulu.[1] He has stated that he believes music should be custom-written for the movie's story and that he will avoid "commercial music".[5][6]
Discography[edit]
As composer[edit]
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Race | |
| 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Debut film Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu |
| Sheesh Mahal | ||
| 2017 | Yuddham Sharanam | |
| Story Discussion | web series | |
| 2018 | Nirudyoga Natulu | |
| Sammohanam | Nominated–Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu | |
| Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi | ||
| Nirudyoga Natulu | web series | |
| 2019 | Mithai | |
| Falaknuma Das | ||
| Brochevarevarura | [7] | |
| 2020 | HIT: The First Case | [8] |
| 2021 | Pitta Kathalu | |
| Raja Raja Chora | ||
| 2022 | Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali | |
| Ante Sundaraniki | ||
| TBA | Chivariki Migiledhi | web series |
As playback singer[edit]
- 2020: "Sanchari" (Hyderabad Gig)[9]
- 2020: "Saami Saami" (Chivaraku Migiledhi)
- 2021: "Jatha Kalisina" (from the OST of Kirayi Hanthakudu / Story Discussion 2)
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (11 September 2017). "Vivek Sagar: Career not driven by an agenda". The Hindu. Kasturi and Sons Limited. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ↑ "Music composer Vivek Sagar talks about what inspires him to blend folk with contemporary tunes". www.indulgexpress.com. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ↑ "Best Music Album Nominee". Filmfare. Worldwide Media. 2007. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ↑ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (27 July 2016). "Eclecticism, his signature". The Hindu. Kasturi and Sons Limited. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ↑ ""I will never do commercial movies"". Tupaki.com. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ↑ "Ilaiyaraaja and AR Rahman have a huge influence on my work: HIT composer Vivek Sagar". The Indian Express. 8 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (11 July 2019). "Vivek Sagar's swara swagger". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (28 February 2020). "'HIT' movie review: This Vishwak Sen-starrer hits close to the bull's eye". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ↑ ""Sanchari" by Vivek Sagar | Music Video". MTV Asia. Retrieved 8 April 2021.