Vijay Anand | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Died | 6 February 2024 Chennai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Years active | 1984–2007 |
| Spouse | Amali |
| Children | 1 |
Vijay Anand (died 6 February 2024) was an Indian composer who worked in predominantly Kannada films apart from some Tamil films.
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. [4] [5] He also composed the music for a 1992 album titled Asia Classics I. [6] [7] [8]
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. [9]
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Oorukku Upadesam | Tamil | |
| Naanayam Illatha Naanayam | |||
| Indina Ramayana | Kannada | ||
| Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | |||
| 1985 | Brahma Gantu | ||
| Nee Bareda Kadambari | |||
| Nee Thanda Kanike | |||
| Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | |||
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | Tamil | |
| Africadalli Sheela | Kannada | Background score | |
| Ee Jeeva Ninagagi | |||
| Agni Parikshe | |||
| 1987 | Onde Goodina Hakkigalu | ||
| Sathva Pareekshe | |||
| Jayasimha | |||
| Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Tamil | ||
| Ravana Rajya | Kannada | ||
| Jeevana Jyothi | |||
| Dance Raja Dance | |||
| Nyayakke Shikshe | |||
| 1988 | Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara | ||
| Ganda Mane Makkalu | |||
| Daada | |||
| 1989 | Avatara Purusha | ||
| Jai Karnataka | |||
| Krishna Nee Kunidaga | |||
| Vetri Mel Vetri | Tamil | ||
| Inspector Vikram | Kannada | ||
| 1990 | Maheshwara | ||
| 1991 | Rasathi Varum Naal | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Rajadhi Raja | Kannada | |
| 1993 | Captain | ||
| Hosa Love Story | |||
| Ananda Jyothi | |||
| 1994 | Adhipathi | ||
| Alexander | |||
| Kaveri Theeradalli | |||
| Kunthi Puthra | |||
| 1995 | Killer Diary | ||
| 2000 | Uttara Dhruvadin Dakshina Dhruvaku | ||
| 2001 | Shukradeshe | ||
| 2007 | Guna | ||
| 2013 | Mugila Chumbana | Delayed release |
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