Charan Raj
Known For: Sound
Biography
M. R. Charan Raj is an Indian composer and singer known for his work in Kannada cinema. For his work in Jeerjimbe (2016), he was awarded the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director. Raj trained in Carnatic music with Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath and in Classical music with Neecia Majolly. He also holds a grade eight certificate in piano from the London School of Music. Though he made his debut in Harivu (2014), his first breakthrough came in 2015 when the album Winds of Samsara won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. The album featured him as a vocalist. The year 2016 was a turning point in his career as both his Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu and Jeerjimbe`s music was a chartbuster and for the latter he won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director. His 2018 projects include Dalapathi and Jeerjimbe. His 2019 releases include Kavaludaari and Avane Srimannarayana (ASN).
Filmography
2025
- Firefly ... (Music)
- Agnyathavasi ... (Music)
- Ekka ... (Original Music Composer)
2023
- Sapta Sagaradaache Ello – Side A ... (Music)
- Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B ... (Original Music Composer)
- Bad Manners ... (Music Director)
2022
- James ... (Playback Singer)
- Head Bush: Vol 1 ... (Original Music Composer)
2021
- Salaga ... (Original Music Composer)
2020
- Bheemasena Nalamaharaja ... (Original Music Composer)
- Popcorn Monkey Tiger ... (Original Music Composer)
2019
- Dear Comrade ... (Playback Singer)
- Avane Srimannarayana ... (Original Music Composer)
- Kavaludaari ... (Original Music Composer)
2017
- Pushpaka Vimana ... (Original Music Composer)
2016
- Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu ... (Original Music Composer)
2014
- Harivu ... (Original Music Composer)