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Biography
M. R. Charan Raj is an Indian composer and singer known for his work in Kannada cinema. For his work in Jeerjimbe (2016), he was awarded the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director.
Early life
Raj trained in Carnatic music with Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath and in Classical music with Neecia Majolly. He also holds a grade eight certificate in piano from the London School of Music.
Career
Raj's first major success came when Winds of Samsara, an album of Ricky Kej and Wouter Kellerman won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 2015. The album also featured vocals by Raj. During the time, he also worked as an arranger for composers such as Prashant Pillai.
Raj's first work in Kannada films came in Harivu in 2014. He received acclaim for his work in Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu. He scored for Pushpaka Vimana. For his work in Jeerjimbe (2016), he was awarded the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director.
Discography
- Mandya to Mumbai (2016)
- Harivu (2016)
- Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016)
- Pushpaka Vimana
- Jeerjimbe (2016)
- Avane Srimannarayana (2017)
- Humble Politician Nograj (2017)
- Tagaru (2017)
- Bheema Sena Nala Maharaja (2017)
Awards
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director: Jeerjimbe