H. Sridhar
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H. Sridhar, was a sound engineer from India and known for his work with the Indian Musician A R Rahman.
Sridhar was the Chief Audio Engineer at Media Artists. A mathematics graduate, with keen interest in electronics and formal music training, he started a professional sound engineering career in 1988. He had engineered over 200 films and worked closely with directors like Mani Ratnam, K Balachandar, Bharathiraaja, Shankar, Kamal Hassan, P C Sreeram, Priyadarsan, Sibi Malayil and Ramgopal Varma.
Among Sridhar's many professional credits was the fact that he engineered all songs and background scores for the renowned music director A R Rahman. Some ground-breaking films to his credit are Roja, Gentleman, Kadhalan, Thiruda Thiruda, Bombay, Duet, Mahanadi, Rangeela, Kuruthippunnal, Muthu, Indian, Minsaara Kanavu and Iruvar. He also engineered the background music score and songs for the national award winning film Kalapani for music director Ilaiyaraaja and Minasaara Kanavu for music director A R Rahman.
Having pioneered the use of Digital Sound for Indian films in the DTS format, Sridhar successfully completed six-track surround sound mixing for more than 200 films including Karuppu Roja, Siraichaalai, Indian, Bharatheeyudu, Hindustani, Paeyi, Iruvar, Minsaara Kanavu, Sapnay, Ziddi, Judwaa, My Dear Kuttichathan 3D, V I P, Aflatoon, Devathai, Chhota Chetan, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya , Satya , Jeans, Dil Se, Kadhalar Dinam, Padayappa, Mudhalvan, Pukaar, Alaipaayuthey, Kandukondain Kandukondai, Kushi, among others.
Sridhar also engineered and mixed albums for international artists like George Harrison
of The Beatles
, John Neptune Kaizan, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain
, L.Shankar and John McLaughlin
(Mahavishnu Orchestra & Shakti fame).
He died in the morning of December 1, 2008 due to cardiac problems.
National Film Awards
Sridhar was the Chief Audio Engineer at Media Artists. A mathematics graduate, with keen interest in electronics and formal music training, he started a professional sound engineering career in 1988. He had engineered over 200 films and worked closely with directors like Mani Ratnam, K Balachandar, Bharathiraaja, Shankar, Kamal Hassan, P C Sreeram, Priyadarsan, Sibi Malayil and Ramgopal Varma.
Among Sridhar's many professional credits was the fact that he engineered all songs and background scores for the renowned music director A R Rahman. Some ground-breaking films to his credit are Roja, Gentleman, Kadhalan, Thiruda Thiruda, Bombay, Duet, Mahanadi, Rangeela, Kuruthippunnal, Muthu, Indian, Minsaara Kanavu and Iruvar. He also engineered the background music score and songs for the national award winning film Kalapani for music director Ilaiyaraaja and Minasaara Kanavu for music director A R Rahman.
Having pioneered the use of Digital Sound for Indian films in the DTS format, Sridhar successfully completed six-track surround sound mixing for more than 200 films including Karuppu Roja, Siraichaalai, Indian, Bharatheeyudu, Hindustani, Paeyi, Iruvar, Minsaara Kanavu, Sapnay, Ziddi, Judwaa, My Dear Kuttichathan 3D, V I P, Aflatoon, Devathai, Chhota Chetan, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya , Satya , Jeans, Dil Se, Kadhalar Dinam, Padayappa, Mudhalvan, Pukaar, Alaipaayuthey, Kandukondain Kandukondai, Kushi, among others.
Sridhar also engineered and mixed albums for international artists like George Harrison
George Harrison
George Harrison, MBE was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian mysticism, and introduced it to the other...
of The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
, John Neptune Kaizan, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain
Zakir Hussain (musician)
Zakir Hussain , , is an Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer.-Early life:Hussain was born in Mumbai, India to the legendary tabla player Alla Rakha. He attended St...
, L.Shankar and John McLaughlin
John McLaughlin (musician)
John McLaughlin , also known as Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, is an English guitarist, bandleader and composer...
(Mahavishnu Orchestra & Shakti fame).
He died in the morning of December 1, 2008 due to cardiac problems.
Awards
Grammy Awards- Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media - 'Jai HoJai Ho"Jai Ho" is a Hindi song composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Gulzar, for the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire. It accompanies a choreographed dance sequence at the end credits of the film. The song also features vocals by Mahalakshmi Iyer, Tanvi Shah, Vijay Prakash, and Sukhwinder Singh, who is...
' - Slumdog MillionaireSlumdog MillionaireSlumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British epic romantic drama adventure film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation of the novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup...
(2010)
National Film Awards
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
- National Film Award for Best AudiographyNational Film Award for Best AudiographyThe National Film Award for Best Audiography winners:...
- MahanadiMahanadi (film)Mahanadi is a 1994 Tamil Indian film featuring Kamal Hassan, Sukanya, and Cochin Haneefa. It portrays the grief of a humble village man, who sees his family, property being ruined.It also depicts the growing problem of "Child Sex workers", where young girls are targeted and turned into...
(1994) - National Film Award for Best AudiographyNational Film Award for Best AudiographyThe National Film Award for Best Audiography winners:...
- Dil SeDil SeDil Se is a 1998 Hindi film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Preity Zinta. Mani Ratnam also co-wrote the screenplay for the film...
(1999) - National Film Award for Best AudiographyNational Film Award for Best AudiographyThe National Film Award for Best Audiography winners:...
- LagaanLagaanLagaan is a 2001 Bollywood sports film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles...
(2002) - National Film Award for Best AudiographyNational Film Award for Best AudiographyThe National Film Award for Best Audiography winners:...
- Kannathil MuthamittalKannathil MuthamittalKannathil Muthamittal is a 2002 Tamil drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. It stars P. S. Keerthana, R. Madhavan, Simran, Nandita Das, Pasupathy, J. D. Chakravarthy and Prakash Raj. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film's title is a famous phrase from a poem...
(2003)
Recordings
- Slumdog MillionaireSlumdog MillionaireSlumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British epic romantic drama adventure film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation of the novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup...
(2009) (Sound Engineer) - Connections (2009) (Sound Design & Final Mix)
- Dasavathaaram (2008) (Sound Design & Final Mix)
- Jodhaa Akbar (2008) (Music Mix & Song Mix)
- Cheeni KumCheeni KumCheeni Kum is an 2007 Bollywood romance film directed by R. Balki, starring Amitabh Bachchan as an 64 year-old man, opposite Tabu, who plays an 34-year old who falls in love with Bachchan. Produced by Sunil Manchanda, the film releasd on 25 May 2007.-Plot:Cheeni Kum focuses on Buddhadev Gupta...
(2007) (Sound Design & Final Mix) - Bombil and BeatriceBombil and BeatriceBombil & Beatrice is a movie by Kaizad Gustad released at the Cannes film festival in 2007....
(2007) ( Audiography & ReRecording Mixer) - Sivaji (2007) (Mixing Engineer)
- Guru (2007) (Audiography)
- Dharam (2007) ( Mixing Engineer)
- ProvokedProvoked (film)Provoked is a 2007 UK based English language film, directed by Jag Mundhra. It stars Aishwarya Rai, Naveen Andrews, Miranda Richardson, Robbie Coltrane, Nandita Das and Steve McFadden. The film is loosely based on the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia who killed her abusive husband.Cinematography...
(2006) (sound re-recording mixer) - Godfather (2006) (sound engineer)
- Water (2005) (additional music editing) (sound engineer)
- Ramji LondonwaleRamji LondonwaleRamji Londonwaley is a Hindi language film starring R. Madhavan in the lead role. Amitabh Bachchan guest stars. It is a remake of the Tamil film, Nala Damayanthi. The film was previously titled Bawarchi....
(2005) (audiographer) - Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) (sound mixer)
- Mangal Pandey: The RisingMangal Pandey: The RisingMangal Pandey: The Rising or The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey is an Indian movie based on the life of Mangal Pandey, an Indian soldier who is known for his role in the Indian Mutiny of 1857. It is directed by Ketan Mehta, produced by Bobby Bedi, and with a screenplay by Farrukh Dhondy...
(2005) (music programming) (sound engineer) - SwadesSwadesSwades: We, the People is a 2004 Indian film written, produced and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Shahrukh Khan and debutante Gayatri Joshi...
(2004) (sound engineer) [fr] - Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) (sound engineer)
- Meenaxi: A Tale of Three CitiesMeenaxi: A Tale of Three CitiesMeenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities is a 2004 Hindi film directed by M.F. Husain and starring Tabu, Kunal Kapoor and Raghuvir Yadav. The film centers on Hyderabad novelist Nawab, , who is suffering from writers block. After five years and no stories, Nawab comes across an unconventional muse, Meenaxi...
(2004) (sound designer) - NewNew (film)The soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman and with lyrics by Vaali, was critically well received. In an interview in 2001, Surya earlier stated that Deva had composed ten songs for the film, but he was later replaced by Rahman. Rahman remixed the 1964 hit Tamil song "Thottal Poo Malarum" from the...
(2004) (sound mixer) - Boys (2003) (sound)
- Saathiya (2002) (sound designer)
- Om Jai JagadishOm Jai JagadishOm Jai Jagadish is a 2002 Bollywood film directed by Anupam Kher and was his directorial debut. The film stars Waheeda Rehman, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahima Chaudhry, Urmila Matondkar and Tara Sharma.- Synopsis :...
(2002) (sound re-recordist: Media Artists) - Hum Kisi Se Kum NahinHum Kisise Kum Nahi (2002 film)Hum Kisise Kum Nahin is a 2002 Hindi comedy film directed by David Dhawan and produced by Afzal Khan. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgn, Ashish Vidyarthi, Satish Kaushik and Paresh Rawal....
(2002) (re-recording and song mixing) - Kannathil MuthamittalKannathil MuthamittalKannathil Muthamittal is a 2002 Tamil drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. It stars P. S. Keerthana, R. Madhavan, Simran, Nandita Das, Pasupathy, J. D. Chakravarthy and Prakash Raj. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by A. R. Rahman. The film's title is a famous phrase from a poem...
(2002) (sound mixer) (DTS mix) - Nayak: The Real HeroNayak: The Real HeroNayak: The Real Hero is a 2001 Indian movie starring Anil Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. It was directed by S. Shankar. The film is a remake of S. Shankar's earlier released Tamil film Mudhalvan . The film's score and soundtrack, composed by A. R. Rahman, were dubbed from Mudhalvan into Hindi for the...
(2001) (sound recordist) - Dil Chahta HaiDil Chahta HaiDil Chahta Hai is a 2001 Indian film starring Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia...
(2001) (final mixing) - LagaanLagaanLagaan is a 2001 Bollywood sports film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles...
(2001) (final mixing engineer) (song recording) - Tera Jadoo Chal GayaaTera Jadoo Chal GayaaTera Jadoo Chal Gayaa, is a Bollywood movie released in 2000 starring Abhishek Bachchan and Kirti Reddy in leading roles.-Plot:...
(2000) (sound re-recordist: Media Artist, Chennai) - PukarPukar (2000 film)Pukar is a Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starring Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa and Om Puri. The film was critically acclaimed and a moderate success at the box office...
(2000) (sound re-recordist: Media Artist, Chennai) - AlaipayutheyAlaipayutheyAlaipayuthey is a 2000 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Madhavan and Shalini, the film explores the tensions of married life and the maturing of love. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by A. R...
(2000) (dts mix) - ThakshakThakshakThakshak is a 1999 action-drama Hindi film written and directed by director Govind Nihalani. Touted as Nihalani's attempt at popular cinema, this film starred Ajay Devgan, Tabu and Rahul Bose in the lead roles. The soundtrack was composed by A. R...
(1999) (sound mixer) - MastMast (film)Mast is a 1999 Bollywood musical film by Indian director Ram Gopal Verma. This was the debut film for Aftab Shivdasani as a lead actor. Till then, he was recognized as a child actor.-Synopsis:...
(1999) (audiography) - Vaastav: The RealityVaastav: The RealityVaastav is a 1999 Hindi crime drama written and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Sanjay Dutt and Namrata Shirodkar. It also features Sanjay Narvekar, Mohnish Behl, Paresh Rawal, Reema Lagoo and Shivaji Satam in supporting roles....
(1999) (re-recording and mixing: Media Artist) - SooryavanshamSooryavanshamSooryavansham is a 1999 Bollywood movie starring Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role, Soundarya, Rachana Banerjee, Anupam Kher and Kader Khan. Although the film was a box office flop critics hailed Amitabh Bachchan's performance as his best ever since his comeback in 1997.However, this film has become...
(1999) (audiography: Media Artists) - KaunKaun (film)Kaun is a 1999 Hindi suspense thriller directed by Ram Gopal Verma, written by Anurag Kashyap, and starring Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpai and Sushant Singh. Other titles for the film were Evaru and Thriller . The movie defines modern Indian screenplay with mind-bending twists...
(1999) (sound designer) - Bade Miyan Chote MiyanBade Miyan Chote MiyanBade Miyan Chote Miyan is a 1998 Bollywood film starring Amitabh Bachchan in a double role, Govinda in a double role, Anupam Kher, Ramya Krishnan, and Raveena Tandon. Directed by David Dhawan, it was released in the Diwali of 1998 along with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai...
(1998) (re-recordist: Media Artist) - Dil SeDil SeDil Se is a 1998 Hindi film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Shahrukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Preity Zinta. Mani Ratnam also co-wrote the screenplay for the film...
(1998) (audiography) (song recordist: Panchathan Records Inn) (sound mixer: Panchathan Records Inn) # SatyaSatya (film)Satya is a 1998 Hindi crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma with a screenplay by Anurag Kashyap and Saurabh Shukla. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Manoj Bajpai, Urmila Matondkar and Shefali Shah...
(1998) (sound designer) - Kabhi Na KabhiKabhi na KabhiKabhi Na Kabhi is a 1998 Bollywood crime film co-written and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor and Pooja Bhatt in pivotal roles. The film was produced by R. Mohan in the banner of a Malayalam film production company, Shogun Films. The movie had a delayed release on 27...
(1998) (song recordist: Panchathan Recording Inn, Madras) (as Sridhar) (sound re-recordist: Panchathan Recording Inn, Madras) - AflatoonAflatoon (film)Aflatoon is a Bollywood romantic drama directed by Guddu Dhanoa. The film stars Akshay Kumar in a double role. Urmila Matondkar, Anupam Kher, and Farida Jalal, have important supporting roles...
(1997) (sound re-recordist: Media Artists, Chennai) - Daud: Fun on the RunDaud (film)Daud is a 1997 Hindi Road movie thriller by Ram Gopal Varma, starring Sanjay Dutt and Urmila Matondkar, with music composed by A. R. Rahman...
(1997) (music mixer) - JeetJeet (1996 film)Jeet is a 1996 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raj Kanwar and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film stars Sunny Deol, Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor in lead roles...
(1996) (background music recordist) - Mumbai (1995) (song recordist) (sound re-recordist)
- RangeelaRangeela (film)Rangeela is a 1995 Hindi film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, and starring Aamir Khan, Jackie Shroff and Urmila Matondkar.Rangeela was music director A. R. Rahman's debut Hindi film with an original score, as the previous ones were dubbed from his Tamil scores...
(1995) (music mixer: Media Artistes) (sound effects: Media Artistes)
See also
- Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios - Rahman's own recording studio
- A.R.Rahman - Ace Music director.