Vidyasagar (composer)

In this Telugu name, the surname is Upadrasta.
Vidyasagar
Vidya Sagar in 2018
Background information
Born
Upadrasta Vidya Sagar

(1963-03-02) 2 March 1963
Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India
GenresFilm score, dance music, classical music
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Composer
  • Record producer
  • Music director
  • Arranger
  • Conductor
InstrumentsHarmonium, Santoor, Vibraphone, Keyboard, Piano, Guitar, Vocal.
Years active1989–present

Upadrasta Vidya Sagar, better known as Vidyasagar (born 2 March 1963) is an Indian composer, musician and singer who works predominantly in the Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries. After working with several composers as assistant and conductor, Vidyasagar made his debut as a film composer in the 1989 Tamil film Poo Manam and is nicknamed as "Melody King". Working for over 225 feature films, he is the recipient of one National Award, multiple State Awards and five Filmfare Awards. He is widely regarded as one of the finest and most acclaimed composers in the history of Indian cinema.

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