The encyclopedia of cinema
Sooraj S Kurup: A Journey Tuned by Curiosity, Cinema and Sound In an industry where many are pressured to define themselves by a single title, Sooraj S Kurup stands apart as an artist who has allowed curiosity to shape his journey. Composer, lyricist, occasional actor and a silent observer of cinema, Sooraj’s path has never…
Varun Unni: A Musical Journey across Languages, Landscapes and Limitless Passion From a young boy in Cochin surrounded by melodies to a multi-industry composer shaping soundscapes across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada cinema Varun Unni’s musical journey is one of grit, instinct and unshakeable passion. Born and raised in Cochin, Varun completed his schooling at…
Karthik Netha – Poet & Lyricist Karthik Netha is a celebrated Tamil lyricist known for his poetic depth and emotional writing. He was born in Chinnanur, Salem, where he completed his schooling at Vidhya Mandir Higher Secondary School. From a very young age, music was his passion. While other children were interested in regular activities,…
Mohan Rajan – A Journey of Words, Music, and Determination Mohan Rajan is a renowned lyricist in the Tamil film industry, celebrated for his emotional depth, poetic finesse, and unique storytelling through music. He was born in Maikelnayakanpatti, Trichy, and completed his schooling in Valayapatti. Even during his high school days, Mohan showed sparks of…
AJMAL TAHSEEN — THE MUSIC DIRECTOR WHO TURNED QUIET DREAMS INTO A ROAR There are artists who enter the industry like a spark. And then, once in a rare while, someone enters like inevitable dawn. Ajmal Tahseen is one of them. A music director from Chennai, Ajmal represents a new generation of creators — soulful,…
Sanjay Manickam – A Young, Promising Music Director from Chennai Sanjay Manickam is an emerging music director from Chennai, making notable strides in the world of cinema music. His journey into music began in his early childhood when his mother—who comes from a musically inclined background—encouraged him to take up keyboard classes. Although initially uninterested,…
N.R. Raghunathan – A Journey from a Village Dream to the Big Screen N.R. Raghunathan, a well-known music director, hails from a small village near Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu. His passion for music began at a very young age, nurtured by a simple gift from his father — a radio. This radio became his window to…
A Voice That Resonates Across Traditions and Trends In the ever-evolving world of music, where versatility and depth are often the key to standing out, M. J. SruthiRanjani emerges as a rare gem — a classically grounded, genre-spanning, and emotionally resonant artist whose voice bridges heritage and modernity with effortless grace. A formally trained Carnatic…
Tony Britto – From Church Choirs to Cinematic Scores Tony Britto’s journey into the world of cinema is one that resonates with humility, passion, and quiet perseverance. A rising music director, Tony is best known for his soul-stirring compositions in the critically acclaimed film J Baby. But his path to the big screen began far…
Behind the Voice: The Art of Dubbing Engineer- Venkata Pari Venkata Pari is a Dubbing Engineer—a Sound Recordist who steps in to replace the original dialogue in films. His job isn’t just about recording the dialogues spoken by artists and dubbing artists; it’s about matching the tone, timing, and emotion of the original performance. In…
