Bharadwaj (composer)
Bharadwaj is an Indian music composer and singer-songwriter, who is predominantly known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award in 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government.
Early life
Bharadwaj was born in Ravanasamudram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, but spent his entire childhood in Delhi.Career
He started his career composing for the television series Vizhudhugal and Telugu and Kannada films. His breakthrough came with the Ajith Kumar-starring Kadhal Mannan.Bharadwaj composed the songs "Satham Illatha Thanimai Kaeten", "Avaravar Vazhkayil", "O Podu", "Apple Penney", "Unai Naan Unai Naan", "Gnabagam Varuthey", "Kaadu Thirandey, "Siruchi Siruchi Vanthan", "Oru Vaarthai Ketka", "Thaiyatha Thaiyatha", "Meendum Palliku Pogalam", "Margazhiyil Kuluchiparu", "Hey Dushyantha", "Totadoing", and "Azhagazhagey".
Awards
Bharadwaj was awarded the Filmfare Award twice, for his work on the films Gemini and Autograph. He received the Kalaimamani Award in 2008 from the Tamil Nadu State Government.His composition "Ovvavaru Pookalume" in the Tamil film Autograph won the National Award for Best Singer and Best Lyric writer in 2004.
Discography
;Films- Note: ♦ indicates a remake film.
;Non Film Songs
| Year | Film/album | Language | Song | Singer | Lyrics | Audio label | Ref. |
| 2019 | Navarathriya Navavaibhava | Kannada | "Navarthriya e" | Priyadarshini, Mahesh Mahadev | Mahesh Mahadev | PM Audios |
;Singer
This is a partial list of notable films in which Bharadwaj has worked as a singer.
| Year | Film/album | Song | Notes |
| 2002 | Roja Koottam | "Putham Pudhu" | |
| 2004 | Attagasam | "Thala Pola" | |
| 2004 | Autograph | "Gnabagam Varuthe" | |
| 2006 | Vattaaram | "Yar Tharuvar Intha" | |
| 2008 | Vallamai Thaarayo | "Vallamai Tharayo", "Unnaithan" | |
| 2010 | Aasal | "Em Thandhai" |