Hamsalekha
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Govindaraju Gangaraju |
| Born | June 23, 1951 |
| Origin | Mysore, Karnataka |
| Genre(s) | Film score Soundtrack Theatre World Music |
| Occupation(s) | Film composer, instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, vocals, guitar, piano, harmonium, percussion, other |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
| Associated acts | == |
| Website | [ www.hamsalekha.in] = |
Hamsalekha (Kannada: ಹಂಸಲೇಖ) is a Music Director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He has composed music for over 300 feature films and written lyrics for 300 odd feature films. He stormed Kannada music industry with his catchy tunes and racey lyrics through the movie Premaloka[1987]. Hamsalekha has now taken up directors mantle with the movie "Nalme", K.Shivaramu of "Baa nalle madhuchandrakke" fame is playing the lead role in it. His mother tongue is Kannada and his native place is Mysore.
Hamsalekha was born on 23 June as Govindaraju Gangaraju, he is married to Latha, who is an established playback singer. Hamsalekha was introduced into feature films by M.N. Prasad (director) through a chance to write for the film TRIVENI. But his popularity soared only after his association with Actor-Director Ravichandran, Premaloka, released in 1987 brought the pair together to unleash a musical extravaganza for kannada audience for over 12 years. There is not a single song by this duo which is not hummable except the songs from their last movie together "Ondagona Baa". Hamsalekha's style included traces of western music, Hindustani and carnatic classical music. His favorite actors include Dr. Rajkumar of kannada film industry, Richard Burton and Marlyn Munroe, his favorite directors list includes Guru Dutt, Shantaram.
Music+ Trust
- Established in 2001.
- Interaction with folklore experts of state.
- Seminars on music and Litreature.
- Educative camps of folklore culture.
- Fine tuning of folklore music collection.
- Presentation of “LAHIRI”, a Desi Sing-n-Dance
- Format of original Folk tripadi.
- Celebrating “Ruthugala Habba”, every month with innovative folk formats.
- Invention of “DESI NOTATION” , a unique music script for folk music.
- Establishment of Desi Music School.
- Establishment of Desi High School and College.
Desi Vidhya Samesthe
Hamsalekha Desi Vidya Samasthe established in 2004 -2005.The free education institution started with SC / ST and . Downtrodden children for 8th, 9th and 10th std in English medium.
Adaptation of DESI + syllabus
D - Dance, E - Expression S - Song I - Inspiration
The academics taught through Dance, Drama & Singing.Started Arts College in 2007 - 2008 for those who go for DESI Degree Courses.A land is notified near Channapatna for “ Desi Degree Residential College”. He also runs a Musical class, where he is bringing up the young talented singers. Under his guidance today's popular music stars like Manohar, Gurukiran were trained.
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[edit] Filmography
[edit] Kannada Films
- A.K. 47
- Abhimanyu
- Ajagajanthara
- Akasmika
- Amanusha
- Anantha Prema
- Ananthana Avanthara
- Anatha Rakshaka
- Andaman
- Anjada Gandu
- Anna Thangi
- Annayya
- Anthima Thirpu
- Anuragada Alegalu
- Apoorva Jodi
- Arunodaya
- Aryabhata
- Asthra
- Ata Bombata
- Atanka
- Ati Madhura Anuraga
- Avale Nanna Hendathi
- Avane Nanna Ganda
- Avarnabittu Ivarnabittu Avaryaru
- Avesha
- Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake
- Balagalittu Olage Baa
- Balashiva
- Balondu Bhavageethe
- Bangalore Bund
- Bannada Gejje
- Bannada Hejje
- Bedi
- Belli Kalungura
- Bevu Bella
- Bhagavan Sri Sayi Baba
- Bharata Nari
- Bhavabhamaida
- Bhujangayyana Dashawatara
- C.B.I. Shankar
- Chaitrada Premanjali
- Challenge
- Chamundi
- Chandrodaya
- Channappa Chennegowda
- Cheluva
- Cheluve Ondu Heltheeni
- Cheluvi
- Chikkejamanru
- Chinna
- Chinna Nee Naguthiru
- Chirabhandavya
- Chiranjeevi Rajegowda
- Chitralekha
- Circle Inspector
- College Hero
- Cooli Raja
- Daiva Shakthi
- Dakote Express
- Dalavai
- Dayadi
- Devara Maga
- Devara Makkalu
- Dharma
- Dharma Pathni
- Dheerga Sumangali
- Diggajaru
- Digwijaya
- Dore
- Drona
- Dumbi
- Durgi
- Entede Bhanta
- Eshwar
- Gadibidi Ganda
- Gadibidi Krishna
- Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawayi
- Gandharwa
- Garuda Dwaja
- Gattimela
- Geluvina Saradara
- Golibar
- Gopi Kalyana
- Gopi Krishna
- Gowdru
- Gowri Shankara
- Guru Brahma
- Gunavanta
- Habba
- Hagalu Vesha
- Halli Meshtru
- Halliyadarenu Shiva
- Halunda Thavaru
- Hats of India
- Hatya Kanda
- Hello Daddy
- Henne Ninagenu Bandhana
- Hetthavaru
- Himapatha
- Honganasu
- Hongirana
- Hoovu Hannu
- Hosa Kalla Hale Kulla
- Hosajeevana
- Hrudaya Bandhana
- Hrudaya Hrudaya
- Hrudayavantha
- Ide Police Belt
- Indrajit
- Jailer Jagannath
- Jana
- Jhenkara
- Jogula
- Joote
- Kadambari
- Kalavida
- Kaliyuga Bheema
- Kallarali Hoovagi
- Kalyana Rekhe
- Kalyanothsava
- Kambala Halli
- Karadipura
- Karpoorada Gombe
- Karulina Koogu
- Kattegalu Sir Kattegalu
- Kaurava
- Kempaiah IPS
- Kempu Gulabi
- Khalanayaka
- Kiccha
- Kindari Jogi
- Kirathaka
- Kodagina Kaveri
- Kona Edaite
- Kothigalu Sir Kothigalu
- Ksheera Sagara
- Kunkuma Bhagya
- Kurigalu Sir Kurigalu
- Lady Commissioner
- Lakshmi Mahalakshmi
- Lankesha
- Lockup Death
- Lovve Pasagali
- Madhura Maitri
- Mahakshatriya
- Makkala Sakshi
- Mallige Hoove
- Manedevru
- Mangalya Bandhana
- Mannina Doni
- Marana Mrudanga
- Mathru Devobhava
- Mauna Raga
- Meese Hotta Gandasige Demandappo Demandu
- Meera Madhava Raghava
- Megha Male
- Midida Hrudayagalu
- Mohini 9886788888
- Mojina Maduve
- Mojugara Sogasukara
- Mommaga
- Mr. Abhishek
- Mr. Harishchandra
- Mr. Raja
- Mr. Vasu
- Musuku
- Muthinantha Hendathi
- Muttanna
- Muttina Hara
- Nagadevathe
- Nagarahavu
- Naksalite
- Nammura Hammeera
- Nanjundi
- Nanna Thangi
- Nannaseya Hoove
- Narasimha
- Navathare
- Naviloora Naidile
- Nayaka
- Neenu Nakkare Halu Sakkare
- Nenapirali
- Nigoodha Rahasya
- Om
- Ondagona Baa
- Onti Salaga
- Palegara
- Pandava
- Pandavaru
- Parva
- Patela
- Poli Huduga
- Police File
- Police Power
- Pooja
- Parshuram
- Pratap
- Preethi Mado Hudugarigella
- Preethse
- Preethsod Thappa
- Premachari
- Premageethe
- Premagni
- Premaloka
- Premarajya
- Prematapaswi
- Prithiya Udugore
- Prithviraj
- Professor
- Puksatte Ganda Hotte Tumba Unda
- Punda Prachanda
- Purushothama
- Putnanja
- Rahuchandra
- Rajakeeya
- Ramachari
- Ramaswami Krishnaswami
- Rambhe Urvashi Menake
- Ranachandi
- Ranadheera
- Ranaranga
- Rani Mahrani
- Rasika
- Raviteja
- Roja
- Romeo Juliet
- Rowdi & MLA
- Rupayi Raja
- S.P. Bharghavi
- S.P. Sangliyana Part 2
- Saddam
- Sahasi
- Sambhrama
- Samgrama
- Sammilana
- Samrat
- Sangliyana
- Sarkarakke Saval
- Sarvabhowma
- Satyajwale
- saundarya
- Shabdavedhi
- Shanti
- Shanti Kranti
- Shapa
- Shivaraj
- Shivaranjani
- Shrungara Raja
- Sididedda Gandu
- Sididedda Pandavaru
- Simhada Mari
- Singari Bangari
- Sipayi
- Sixer
- Snehaloka
- Solillada Saradara
- Soorappa
- Sparsha
- Sri Ramachandra
- Sri Renukadevi
- Srigandha
- Sthri
- Stunt Master
- Suggi
- Sulthan
- Super Star
- Surasundaranga
- Surya IPS
- Suthradhara
- Suvvi Suvvalali
- Thalipooje
- Thapori
- Thavarige Baa Thangi
- Thavarina Siri
- Thayi Illada Thabbali
- Thayiyillada Thavaru
- Theja
- Thrinetra
- Thutta Mutta
- Tiger Padmini
- Time Bomb
- Tungabhadra
- Tuttoori
- Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi
- Vajrayudha
- Vande Matharam
- Veera Dheera
- Veerabhadra
- Vijaya Khadga
- Vishwa
- Wanted
- Yare Nee Abhimani
- Yare Neenu Cheluve
- Yarige Salutte Sambala
- Yuddakanda
- Yugapurusha
[edit] Telegu Films
- Manjunadha
- Nannu Preminchave
- Shanti Kranthi
- AK 47
- Premayudham
- Mutyamantha muddu
- OM
[edit] Tamil Films
- Captain Magal
- Kodi Parakudhu
- Nattukku Oru Nallavan
- Paruvaragam
[edit] See also
He won the Rajyostava award in 2006 (Suvarna Rajyostava).
