Vijay Anand (composer)

Vijay Anand
Died6 February 2024
Chennai
NationalityIndian
OccupationComposer
SpouseAmali
Children1

Vijay Anand (died 6 February 2024) was an Indian composer who worked in South Indian films, predominantly Kannada and Tamil.

Career

Vijay Anand developed an interest in music at the age of five due to the musical troupe Thomas and Party being his neighbours. After seeing his interest in music, they took him to their troupe and made him to be part of their concerts. He later started his own troupe in 1972.[1] Vijay Anand was also a composer for Visu's stage plays.[2] He was expected to debut in film with Visu's Naanayam Illatha Naanayam (1984);[1] however Oorukku Upadesam, released the same year, became his film debut.[3] Dwarakish who was impressed with his music in Oorukku Upadesam chose him to compose music for its Kannada remake Indina Ramayana.[1] Vijay Anand went to score for more Tamil films including Naan Adimai Illai (1986), Kavalan Avan Kovalan (1987), Vetri Mel Vetri (1989) and Rasathi Varum Naal (1991). Naan Adimai Illai remains his best-known Tamil film. He was, however, more prolific in Kannada cinema. After a point, his success derailed as he received no further opportunities in the film industry. He also composed the music for two English-language albums.[4][5]

Personal life

Vijay Anand was married to Amali, and the two have a daughter.[2] He died in Chennai on 6 February 2024, at age 71, following health issues since December 2023.[6]

Discography

Year Title Language Notes
1984 Oorukku Upadesam Tamil
1984 Naanayam Illatha Naanayam Tamil
1984 Indina Ramayana Kannada
1984 Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu Kannada
1985 Nee Bareda Kadambari Kannada
1985 Nee Thanda Kanike Kannada
1985 Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu Kannada
1986 Naan Adimai Illai Tamil
1987 Kavalan Avan Kovalan Tamil
1987 Dance Raja Dance Kannada
1987 Jeevana Jyothi Kannada
1989 Jai Karnataka Kannada
1989 Krishna Nee Kunidaga Kannada
1989 Vetri Mel Vetri Tamil
1989 Inspector Vikram Kannada
1991 Rasathi Varum Naal Tamil
1994 Kunthi Puthra Kannada
2000 Uttara Dhruvadin Dakshina Dhruvaku Kannada
2013 Mugila Chumbana Kannada

References

  1. ^ a b c "இசை வானில் ஒரு புதிய நிலா". Anna (in Tamil). 16 March 1986. p. 3. Archived from the original on 2 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
  2. ^ a b "ரஜினியின் 'நான் அடிமை இல்லை' பட இசை அமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் காலமானார்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 8 February 2024. Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  3. ^ "இசையமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் காலமானார்". Thamilan (in Tamil). 8 February 2024. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  4. ^ ""ஒரு ஜீவன்தான்..." – 80, 90-களின் பிரபல இசையமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் காலமானார்!". Kalaignar Seithigal (in Tamil). 7 February 2024. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  5. ^ Jey (8 February 2024). "இசையமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் காலமானார்". Tamil Review (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  6. ^ "ரஜினி பட இசையமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் உடல் நலக்குறைவால் காலமானார்!". ETV Bharat News (in Tamil). 7 February 2024. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.