Mallikarjun
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Born |
B Mallikharjuna Rao March 5, 1976 Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Residence | Chennai, Tamilnadu |
Education | B.Sc Degree |
Occupation | Singer, Music Composer |
Years active | 1997 - present |
Home town | Visakhapatnam |
Spouse(s) | Gopika Poornima |
Children | Samhitha |
Awards | Television Nandi Award, Veturi Memorial Award |
Mallikarjun is an Indian Playback Singer and Music Composer who mostly sings in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada language films.[1] After emerging as one of the Semi finalists in the first edition of singing competition Padutha Theeyaga, he went on to become a playback singer in south Indian film industry. He is married to playback singer Gopika Poornima.[2] He is very well known as an energetic stage performer and ardent fan of Telugu Actor Megastar Chiranjeevi.
Personal life
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Mallikarjun's father is an engineer in the Andhra Pradesh Irrigation department. He originally hails from Anakapalli of Visakhapatnam district. Mallikarjun was born when his father got transferred to Srisailam, a temple town. He was named after the local god Lord Mallikarjuna of Srisailam temple. His mother is a housewife.[3] He has started learning music at the tender age of 9 and got recognition by padutha teeyaga musical competition.He has one sister.[4]
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He met his co-singer Gopika Poornima and fell in love with each other and got married on 10 February 2008 in Simhachalam.[5] They have one Daughter named Samhitha.
Career
Mallikarjun made his debut as a playback singer along with Gopika Poornima in Chennai for the movie Singanna on 27 February 1997 composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. He has sung more than 300 songs in films and 2000 private devotional albums. He also assisted composers like Koti for 1 year and Mani Sharma for 8 years. He has sung for all the heros in Telugu Film Industry.[6]
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He made his debut as a Music Composer for the movie Kathi Kantha Rao in 2010.[7]
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He is one of the singer in the musical band "SUSWANA" along with Gopika Poornima and Parthasarathy (Parthu) formed in 2016 and performed in countries like India (Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Tirupati, Hospet), United States (Dallas, Texas) And Oman (Muscat).
Mallikarjun regularly sings in "Swarabhishekam" program telecast in ETV on every Sunday.
Awards
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He got the Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2003 for the serial Sukhadukhalu (ETV) in the TV Section .[8]
Concerts
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Mallikarjun has done more than 200 shows across the world.He also participated in various musical concerts in the countries like United States, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Kenya, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Kuwait, Dubai, Japan with legendary singers like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja and others.
Performances
- Music concerts for TANA (Telugu Association of North America) in 2007 and 2014 along with music composer Mani Sharma.[9]Mallikarjun performing at Muscat
- Music concerts for ATA (American Telugu Association) in 2006 and 2008 along with music composers Mani Sharma and Devi Sri Prasad.[10]
- Music concerts for TCAGT (Telugu Cultural Association of Greater Toronto) in 2014 along with music composer S. Thaman.[11]
- Performed at WTF (World Telugu Federation) in Singapore and Dubai in 2002 and 2006.
TV Programmes
Discography
Composer
Year | Film | Language |
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2010 | Kathi Kantha Rao | Telugu |
Songs
Year | Film | Song | Music Director |
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1997 | Singanna | Kalaganti Kalaganti | Vandemataram Srinivas |
2000 | Chitram | Ekanthavela Ekantha Seva | R. P. Patnaik |
2001 | Anandam | Kanulu Terichinna | Devi Sri Prasad |
Premante | |||
Subbu | Love Passayyanu | Mani Sharma | |
Nuvvu Nenu | Gunnamavi | R. P. Patnaik | |
12B | Mela Thalatho | Harris Jayaraj | |
2002 | Aadi | Nee Navvula | Mani Sharma |
Indra | Ghallu Ghallu | Mani Sharma | |
Bobby | Laalu Darwaja | Mani Sharma | |
Sontham | Yepudu | Devi Sri Prasad | |
Ninne Cherukunta | Nalo Vundi | M. M. Srilekha | |
2003 | Okkadu | Sahasam Swasaga | Mani Sharma |
Pellam Oorelithe | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Mani Sharma | |
Raghavendra | Adugulona Adugu | Mani Sharma | |
Palnati Brahmanayudu | Brindavanamlo | Mani Sharma | |
Tagore | Manmadha Manmadha | Mani Sharma | |
Abhimanyu | Nee Perento Telusu | Mani Sharma | |
Ori Nee Prema Bangaram kanu | Nee Chelimi | Mani Sharma | |
Ezhumalai | Un Punnagai | Mani Sharma | |
Varsham | Joole Joole | Devi Sri Prasad | |
Sambaram | Pattudalatho | R. P. Patnaik | |
Ela Cheppanu | Manchu Thakina | Saluri Koteswara Rao | |
Abbayi Premalo Paddadu | Abba Em Body | Vandemataram Srinivas | |
2004 | Lakshmi Narasimha | Pappesuko Charesuko | Mani Sharma |
Adavi Ramudu | Nagaramu Lo | Mani Sharma | |
Yagnam | Chamak Chamakmani | Mani Sharma | |
Sri Anjaneyam | Rama Rama Raghuram | Mani Sharma | |
Gudumba Shankar | Chitti Nadumune | Mani Sharma | |
Sakhiya | Notilona | Mani Sharma | |
O Chandrama | |||
Vidyarthi | Em Pilla Matladavu | Mani Sharma | |
Venky | Andala Chukala Lady | Devi Sri Prasad | |
Abhi | Allari Chese | Devi Sri Prasad | |
Jai | Neekosame | Anup Rubens | |
Gowri | Gundello Gudiganta | Saluri Koteswara Rao | |
Idho Tareeku | Mandhistama | Vandemataram Srinivas | |
2005 | Subash Chandra Bose | Mee Intlo Amma | Mani Sharma |
Athanokkade | Gunedelalo | Mani Sharma | |
Narasimhudu | Yeluko Nayaka | Mani Sharma | |
Allari Pidugu | Nede Eenade | Mani Sharma | |
That Is Pandu | Jabilipayina | Mani Sharma | |
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana | Paripoke Pitta | Devi Sri Prasad | |
Oka Oorilo | Oka Oorilo | Devi Sri Prasad | |
Bhadra | Akasam Nelaku | Devi Sri Prasad | |
Andarivadu | Paduchu Bangarama | Devi Sri Prasad | |
Avunanna Kadanna | Suvvi Suvvi | R. P. Patnaik | |
2006 | Evandoi Srivaru | Aandalu | Mani Sharma |
Ranam | Vareeva Chandamama | Mani Sharma | |
Veerabhadra | Sirimalli | Mani Sharma | |
Seethakoka Chiluka | Chuputhoti | Mani Sharma | |
Roommates | Hayire | Mani Sharma | |
Ajay | Ene Aagali | Mani Sharma | |
Illavatam | Kechinaga | Mani Sharma | |
Ganaa | Yendukeevela | Vandemataram Srinivas | |
Shankar | Nee Muthi Peppi | Vandemataram Srinivas | |
2007 | Poramboku | Hi Voltage | Mani Sharma |
Chirutha | Kaneeti Vaana | Mani Sharma | |
Okka Magadu | Nanu Paalinchaga | Mani Sharma | |
Vaana | Muvaanti Maina | Kamalakar Rao | |
Classmates | Mounamenduku | Saluri Koteswara Rao | |
Nee Navve Chalu | Emito Evela | Vandemataram Srinivas | |
2008 | Aarya MBBS | Vennela Koona | Mani Sharma |
Mallika I Love You | Aaha Vooha | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
Sri Satyanarayana Swamy | Satyanarayan Vrathamu | Vandemataram Srinivas | |
2009 | Dhammunodu | Mudhu Mudhu | Vandemataram Srinivas |
2010 | Subhapradam | Bailele Bailele | Mani Sharma |
Darling | Bulle | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
2011 | Mr. Perfect | Ningi Jaripadda | Devi Sri Prasad |
Badhulu Thochani | |||
Pandem Kollu | Ee Chitti Guvvena | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
2012 | Ramachari | Sudigalai | Mani Sharma |
Sakuni | Ammalara Ayyalara | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
Siva Thandavam | Mogali Puvvanti | G. V. Prakash Kumar | |
2013 | Greeku Veerudu | Yevvaru Lerani | S. Thaman |
Gouravam | Manasa | S. Thaman | |
Nenu Chala Worst | Padamara Vypunake | Parthasarathy (Parthu) | |
Good Boy | Preminchave Pilla | Vandemataram Srinivas | |
Adi c/o abn college | Nee Gali Soki | Vandemataram Srinivas | |
Srinu c/o Anu | Cheliya Cheliya | Vandemataram Srinivas | |
2014 | Beeruva | Pistolu Baava | S. Thaman |
Chandrakala | Kathilagundi | Ramani Bharadwaj | |
2016 | Pittagoda | Emaindo | Kamalakar Rao |
2018 | Nela Ticket | O Sari Try Chey | Shakthikanth Karthick |
External links
Mallikarjun on IMDb
References
- ↑ Sujatha Varma (9 May 2009). "Humming identical tunes". The Hindu. The Hindu. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ↑ "Veturi Memorial award to Mallikarjun, Gopika Poornima". The Hans India. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ↑ Gorusu, Jagadeeswar Reddy. "తాన్ సేన్ అనే వాళ్ళు..." Telugu cinema Charitra. Andhra Jyothi. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ↑ "ఇదే నా ప్లాట్ఫాం". Sakshi. Sakshi. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ↑ "Mallikarjun ties nuptial knot to Gopika". filmibeat.com. 3 January 2008. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ↑ "బాలూగారు తన సొంత ఖర్చుతో నాకు సంగీతం నేర్పించారు : మల్లికార్జున్". Sakshi (in Telugu). 2014-09-22. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ↑ "Kathi Kanta Rao music launch - Telugu cinema". www.idlebrain.com. Idlebrain. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ↑ T, Lalit Singh. "The Hindu : Life Hyderabad : `Jananee Janma Bhoomi' steals the show". thehindu.com. The Hindu. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ↑ "SwaraBrahma Sri Mani Sharma & Group Dazzles Dallas Telugus To Enchanting Musical Evening". www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
- ↑ "Devi Sri Prasad music concert in Chicago". www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
- ↑ "Telugu Cultural Association of Greater Toronto (TCAGT) Silver Jubilee Celebrations - Telugu cinema news". www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2018-09-22.