V. Manohar


V. Manohar is a music director, lyricist, film director and actor in Kannada and Tulu movies. He has scored music to several Kannada and Tulu films. He is the recipient of several awards including the Karnataka State Award. He has written lyrics to more than 1000 songs in Kannada cinema.

Early life

Manohar is a native of Vitla village in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state in India. His father is Shivanna bhat, mother Padmavathi. He started his career as a cartoonist working for some leading newspapers and magazines. During the beginning of his career, he was very closely associated with the now popular Kannada cinema directors Kashinath and Upendra. His first film as a music director was the Jaggesh starrer Tharle Nan Maga directed by Upendra.

Television career

He has composed music and title songs for many serials. He penned lyrics for many serials such as Trin Trin Trin, Duddu Duddu Duddu, directed by Phani Ramachandra.
His real break came when Phani Ramachandra asked to sing title track for his popular serial Danda Pindagalu. This became huge hit among audience, became household song among children as well. He sang the song with Phani Ramchandra. This song was composed by another popular Kannada music composer Rajesh Ramanath. He debuted acting in Television as Narada in the song as well. This was much influential track as this popularity focused directors to have strong title track for serials.
He went to composing for other serials such as Prema Pishachigalu, Daridra Lakshmiyaru, Jagalagantiyaru all directed by Pani Ramchandra.
He composed Pa Pa Pandu, Silli Lalli, Yadva Tadva, Point Parimala, Yak Hing Adteero, Parvathi Parameshwara, Panduranga Vittala all the comedy serials by Sihi Kahi Chandru direction. He composed most of tunes for Ravi Kiran Production serials. He also worked with P. Sheshadri for Uyyale, Mounaraaga and Chakrateertha. He composed for about 30+ serials in his television career. He also directed a satire program about astrologers along with Kasaragod Chinna. He directed about 20 episodes of this program.
Currently he acts as Bhatta in the Kannada sketch comedy show Majaa Talkies.

Film career

Manohar has composed music for over 100 Kannada movies such as Gejje Naada, O Mallige, Indra Danush, Janumada Jodi, Tharle Nan Maga, Swasthick, Duniya, Ee Sambhaashane, Banda nan Ganda, Janumada Gelathi, and Mathadana. His song "Kolu Mande" from the movie Janumada Jodi is considered to be one of the most successful Kannada songs of the 90s. The song "Kariya I Love you" from the movie "Duniya" is one of his biggest hits.
His first song as a lyricist was "Hodeya Doora Oh Jothegaara" from the movie Anubhava which went on to become one of the most evergreen popular Kannada songs. From then on, he has written for over 1000 songs and earned much fame as a leading lyricist of Kannada cinema.
He also acted in couple of movies, famous but small roles in movies including Guruprasad's Mata.

As Director

Besides composing and lyric writing, Manohar has tried his hand on the film direction as well. His debut film as a director was the hugely popular O Mallige starring Ramesh Aravind and Charulatha. This film ran for more than 100 days across Karnataka cinemas.
Indradhanush starring Shivrajkumar is V. Manohar's 2nd film. He has thus far directed three films.

Awards

YearFilm TitleNotes
1992Tharle Nan MagaDebut film as a Music Director, Assistant Director
1992Ganesha Subramanya
1992Police Lockup
1992Alli Ramachari Illi Brahmachari
1992Bhanda Nanna Ganda
1992Super Nanna Maga
1993Bombat Huduga
1993Bhavya Bharatha
1993Gejje Naada
1993Shivanna
1993Military Maama
1993Gundana Maduve
1993Love Training
1994Beda Krishna Ranginaata
1994Indrana Gedda Narendra
1994Hantaka
1994Looti Gang
1994Love 94
1994Prema Simhasana
1994Rayara Maga
1994Sididedda Shiva
1995Operation Antha
1995Anuraga Sangama
1995Hendathi Endare Heegirabeku
1996Janumada Jodi
1996Rangoli
1996Arishina Kumkuma
1996Muddina Aliya
1996Pattanakke Banda Putta
1997Bhanda Alla Bahaddur
1997Anna Andre Nammanna
1997Baduku Jatakabandi
1997Mavana Magalu
1997Nodu Baa Nammoora
1997Rangena Halliyage Rangada Rangegowda
1997Chikka
1997O MalligeDebut Direction
1997Thayavva
1997Akka
1997Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
1997Jodi Hakki
1997Ulta Palta
1997Mungarina Minchu
1997Laali
1997Yuddha
1997Zindabad
1998Doni Saagali
1998Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga
1998Kurubana Rani
1998Maathina Malla
1998Mr. Putsami
1998Mangalyam Tantunanena
1998Megha Bantu Megha
1998Hendithghelthini
1998Thavarina Kanike
1998Jai Hind
1998Nammura Huduga
1998Veeranna
1999Aryabhata
1999Aaha nanna maduveyanthe
1999Prathibhatane
1999Underworld
1999Suryavamsha
1999Deveeri
1999Janumadatha
1999Swasthik
1999Z1 song only
2000IndradhanushAlso director
2000Krishna Leele
2000Munnudi
2000Mundaithe Oora Habba
2001Mathadana
2001Chitte
2002Daddy No.1
2002Atithi
2002Karmugilu
2002Manase O Manase
2002Saadhu
2002Sri Krishna Sandhana
2003Chigurida Kanasu
2003Ardhaangi
2003Smile
2003Wrong Number
2003Yaardo Duddu Yallamana Jathre
2003Kaasu Iddone Basu
2004Mellusire Savigaana
2004Hendthi Andre Hendthi
2004Aaha Nanna Thangi Maduve
2005Moorkha
2005Mr. Bakra
2006Mata
2006A Aa E Ee
2007Duniya
2007Gandana Mane
2007Operation Ankusha
2007Koti ChennayaTulu film
2008Chilipili Hakkigalu
2008Vasanthakala
2008Meravanige
2008Minchina Ota
2008NeenyareManohar's 100th movie as a Music Director
2008Ganesha Matte Banda
2008Naanu Gandhi
2008Akka Thangi
2008Janumada Gelathi
2008Nanna Olavina Banna
2009Nanda
2009Ee Sambhashane
2009Kallara Santhe
2010Lift Kodla
2010Naariya Seere Kadda
2010Shabari
2011Kirataka
2011UjwaduKonkani Film
2011Noorondu Baagilu
2011Paagal
2012Bhagirathi
201212 AM Madhyarathri
2013Manasa
2013Jungle Jackie
2014Savaal
2014Typical Kailas
2014Angulimala
2014Chaali PoliluTulu Film
2015Vamshodharaka
2016Akshathe

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