Music Composer
Vidyasagar is an Indian music director, musician and singer who works predominantly in the Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries. He is also known as' MELODY KING'. After working with several composers as assistant and conductor, Vidyasagar made his debut as a film composer in the 1989 Tamil film Poomanam. Working for over 225 feature films, he is the recipient of the National Award and five Filmfare Awards.
Vidyasagar was born into a Telugu speaking family of Ramachandra Rao, a musician, and Sooryakantham in Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh. He was named after the 19th century social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. He was brought up in Bobbili. He underwent carnatic vocals training first and then started taking classical guitar classes in Chennai from Master Dhanraj along with A. R. Rahman and then later piano. Vidyasagar became an independent film composer with the song En Anbe in the 1989 Tamil movie Poomanam. Vidyasagar started his music career with a Tamil film, he gained recognition good in the Tamil music industry at a later stage.
Vidyasagar has composed music for over 225 feature films in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi languages. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the National Film Award for Best Music Direction, five Filmfare Awards, and the Nandi Award for Best Music Director. His music is known for its melodious tunes and soulful lyrics. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the Indian film industry, including Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Vijay.
Vidyasagar is a versatile composer who is able to create music for a variety of genres. His music has been used in films of all kinds, from romantic comedies to action thrillers. He is a master of creating memorable melodies and catchy tunes. His music is loved by audiences all over India.
Vidyasagar is a true legend of Indian music. He has made a lasting contribution to the Indian film industry. His music will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.