Goodly Rath
Goodly Rath, also spelled Goodli, is an Indian film composer, musician, and singer.
Early life
He was born in Bhubaneswar, Orissa in the year 1973. He was born to a family of musicians. His mother, Pravabati Rath was a state level singer. His mother holds a gold medal in singing. His maternal grandfather is Khetramohan Kar who was a renowned tabla player. Mr. Rath has four elder brothers and a sister. He completed his high school in Buxi Jagabandhu English Medium School and his bachelors from Buxi Jagabandhu College, Bhubaneswar. From his early childhood he was very interested in music and showed a keen interest towards playing different musical instruments. Mr. Rath and his four elder brothers formed a band, The Brothers, when he was very young. One of his brothers, Kabuli Rath, is a musician with AR Rahman.
Professional life
He is known for his work in Oriya films like Aaa Re Saathi Aa, Anjali, Loafer,[1] 143 - I Love You, I Most Wanted, and Chocolate.[2]
He is particularly known for revolutionizing the Oriya music industry. He is known to write and sings his songs sometimes. His major contribution was to renovate the music industry by bringing in Western music to the movies. He is one of the judges for the famous TV program Voice of Odisha for the TV channel Tarang.
Personal life
He lives in Bhubaneswar, Odisa. He married his school time sweet heart Mili Rath in the year 2001. His daughter, Priyanka Rath has also started acting as a child actor.
Filmography
- Idiot: I Do Ishq Only Tumse (2012)
- Chocolate (2011)
- 143 - I Love You (2011)
- Family No.1 (2011)
- Loafer (2011)
- I Most Wanted (2011)
- Anjali (2010)
- Chup Kie Asuchi... (2009)
- Aaa Re Saathi Aa (2009)