Ranjin Raj

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Ranjin Raj
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Background information
Birth nameRanjin Raj Varma
Born11 December 1988 (1988-12-11) (age 33)
Occupation(s)Music composer, Playback singer, Keyboardist, Lyricists
InstrumentsKeyboard
Years active2015–present

Ranjin Raj is a musician and composer in the Malayalam film industry. He debuted with the critically acclaimed thriller Joseph and the rom-com Nithya Haritha Nayakan starring Vishnu Unnikrishnan and Dharmajan Bolgatty. Both movies were released on 16 November 2018.[1]

Early life[]

He was born to M Rajendran and Supriya Rajendran, at Melarcode, Palakkad. He started singing at age three and began studying Carnatic music at seven.

Personal life[]

He has been married to Silpa Tulsi since 25 August 2013.

Career[]

He was a contestant on Idea Star Singer 2007, which was telecast on Asianet.[2] He handled in-house music production for Flowers (TV channel), Zee Keralam (TV channel), and other media houses. Top works include Comedy Utsavam and Uppum Mulakum telecasting on Flowers (TV channel).

He started his career by doing ads, jingles, short films, and music albums. He associated with director Shreekumar Menon for the Mohanlal starrer 'Odiyan,' for which he composed scores for two promo videos. His scores became hits.[3]

He achieved greater recognition when composing music for Flowers, where his songs became award-winning and popular.[4] Director AR Binuraj paved the way for him into the film industry with the movie Nithya Haritha Nayakan". He rose to fame with his compositions for that film and Joseph. Songs from both movies became chartbusters. His latest work is in the upcoming Malayalam movie "Kaaval"[5][6]

Discography[]

Year Film Language Songs Score Notes
2018 Joseph Malayalam Yes No Debut Film
Nithyaharitha Nayakan Malayalam Yes Yes
2019 Ormayil Oru Shishiram Malayalam Yes Yes
Pookkalam Varavayi Malayalam Yes Yes TV serial on Zee Keralam
2020 Ente Maathavu Malayalam Yes Yes TV serial on Surya TV
Al - mallu Malayalam Yes Yes
Ambalamukkile Visheshangal Malayalam Yes Yes
Kabeerinte Divasangal Malayalam No Yes
Karnan Nepolian Bhagatsingh Malayalam Yes Yes
Cadaver Tamil Yes Yes
Allu Arjun Malayalam Yes No
Manam Pole Mangalyam Malayalam Yes Yes TV serial on Zee Keralam
2021 Koodevide Malayalam Yes Yes TV serial on Asianet TV
Kaaval Malayalam Yes Yes
Kaanekkaane Malayalam Yes Yes Movie released on SonyLIV[7]

Awards[]

Year Status Title Category Film
2018 Won Movie Street Awards Best Music Director Joseph
2018 Won Vayalar Awards Best Music Director Joseph
2019 Won Cochin Herald KSBEA Awards Versatile Musician Joseph
2019 Won Mazhavil Manorama music awards Song of the year Joseph
2019 Won Girish Puthenchery Foundation Awards Best Music Director Joseph
2019 Won Mazhavil Music Awards Best Song Director Joseph

References[]

  1. ^ "Joseph movie's song Poomuthole is a soulful melody". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  2. ^ "I had a rocky start in M-Town: Ranjin Raj Varma". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Singer Ranjin's promotional song for Bhayya Bhayya". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  4. ^ "A rare musical feat for Ranjin Raj". Deccanchronicle. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Renji Panicker to replace Lal in the thriller 'Kaval'". TheNewIndianExpress. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Suresh Gopi's film with Nithin Renji Panicker is titled 'Kaaval'". TheNewsMinute. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Kaanekkaane' gears up for OTT release, intriguing teaser launched". Manorama News Online. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.

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