Harshavardhan Rameshwar
Indian music composer
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Harshavardhan Rameshwar is an Indian composer, instrumentalist, music producer and singer who works in Telugu cinema. He is known for his collaborations with Sandeep Reddy Vanga including Arjun Reddy (2017) and Animal (2023).[1] His other compositions include Ravanasura (2023).
- Vocalist
- film scorer
- keyboardist
- Vocals
- Keyboard
Harshavardhan Rameshwar | |
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| Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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He won the National Film Award for Best Background Music for Animal (2023).[2]
Early life and career
Harshavardhan Rameshwar was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India in a Telugu family.[3] His father Lakshmi Narayana was a percussionist and worked with various leading music composers across India. Harshavardhan's family is native to Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh and settled in Chennai for his father's music career.[4]
He worked as a rhythm player, keyboardist, beatboxer and later as an assistant programmer for various music composers. He met Sandeep Reddy Vanga when he was working for the music composer Radhan and made his debut as the film scorer for Arjun Reddy (2017). The film's background music was widely appreciated and he continued to work in various films including his debut Hindi film Kabir Singh (2019) and Ravanasura (2023).[5] His composition in the Hindi film Animal (2023) further solidified his popularity.[6][7] The songs were commercially successful and he won his first National Film Award for background music.[8]
Discography
As composer
| Year | Title | Credited as | Language | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Songs | |||||
| 2017 | Arjun Reddy | Yes | No | Telugu | [9] | |
| 2018 | Vijetha | Yes | Yes | [10] | ||
| Saakshyam | Yes | Yes | [11] | |||
| 2019 | Kabir Singh | Yes | No | Hindi | [11] | |
| George Reddy | Yes | No | Telugu | [12] | ||
| 2020 | Pressure Cooker | Yes | Yes | 2 songs | [13] | |
| Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Yes | Yes | Tamil | 4 songs | [14] | |
| Raju Gari Kidnap | No | Yes | Telugu | |||
| 2021 | 3:33 | Yes | Yes | Tamil | [15] | |
| 2022 | Jothi | Yes | Yes | [16] | ||
| Alluri | Yes | Yes | Telugu | [17] | ||
| Top Gear | Yes | Yes | ||||
| 2023 | Ravanasura | Yes | Yes | [18] | ||
| Animal | Yes | Yes | Hindi | 4 songs | [11] | |
| Devil: The British Secret Agent | Yes | Yes | Telugu | [19] | ||
| 2024 | Raju Yadav | Yes | Yes | [20] | ||
| Sriranga Neethulu | Yes | Yes | Along with Ajay Arasada | [21] | ||
| Roti Kapda Romance | Yes | Yes | [22] | |||
| 2025 | The 100 | Yes | Yes | [23] | ||
| 2026 | Anomie | Yes | Yes | Malayalam | [24][25] | |
| Slum Dog † | Yes | Yes | Telugu | [26] | ||
| Bro Code † | Yes | Yes | Tamil | [27] | ||
| TBA | Spirit † | Yes | Yes | Telugu | [28][29] | |
| TBA | Naa Naa † | Yes | Yes | Tamil | Delayed | |
As playback singer
| Year | Song | Album | Language | Composer | Notes |
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| 2018 | "Design Your Destiny" | Saakshyam | Telugu | Himself | |
| "Cheliya Choode" | |||||
| 2020 | "Assai Illa" | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Tamil | ||
| "Maaga Maaga" | |||||
| "Cherokkato" | Kanulu Kanulanu Dhochaayante | Telugu | Dubbed version | ||
| "Aasaleni" | |||||
| "Maaga Maaga" | |||||
| 2023 | "Ravanasura Anthem" | Ravanasura | |||
| "Papa Meri Jaan" (Whistle) | Animal | Hindi | |||
| 2024 | "Hey Raju" | Raju Yadav | Telugu | ||
| "Jananamaina" |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Filmfare Awards | 2024 | Best Music Director | Animal | Won | [30] |
| Best Background Score | Won | ||||
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | 2024 | Best Music Director | Won | [31] | |
| Best Background Score | Won | ||||
| Mirchi Music Awards | 2024 | Album of The Year | Nominated | [32] | |
| Background Score of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| National Film Awards | 2025 | Best Background Music | Won | [33] |