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| caption = Keeravani in 2015
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| birth_name = Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani
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| alias = {{hlist|Maragathamani|M. M. Kreem}}
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| spouse = M. M. Srivalli
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'''Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani''' (born 4 July 1961), professionally known as '''M. M. Keeravani''', is an Indian music composer, record producer, singer and lyricist, who predominantly works in [[Telugu cinema]]. His [[List of awards and nominations received by M. M. Keeravani|accolades]] include an [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Academy Award]], a [[Golden Globe Award and Oscar award for Best Original Song|Golden Globe Award]], a [[2022 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards|LAFCA Award]], eleven [[Nandi Awards]], eight [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], two [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|National Film Awards]] and a [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song|Critics' Choice Movie Award]]. In 2023, the [[Government of India]] honoured him with the [[Padma Shri]] for his contributions towards [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Aparna Banerjea |date= 25 January 2023|title=Padma Awards 2023 &#124; 'RRR' fame composer MM Keeravaani honoured with Padma Shri |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/rrr-fame-composer-mm-keeravaani-honoured-with-padma-shri-9938751.html |accessdate=2023-01-26 |publisher=Moneycontrol.com}}</ref>
'''Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani''' (born 4 July 1961), professionally known as '''M. M. Keeravani''', is an Indian music composer, singer and lyricist, primarily associated with [[Telugu cinema]]. In a career spanning over three decades, Keeravani has earned numerous [[List of awards and nominations received by M. M. Keeravani|accolades]], including an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]], a [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]], a [[Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song|Critics' Choice Movie Award]], two [[National Film Awards]], eleven [[Nandi Awards]], eight [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], and a [[2022 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards|LAFCA Award]]. In 2023, the [[Government of India]] honoured him with the [[Padma Shri]] for his contributions towards [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Aparna Banerjea |date= 25 January 2023|title=Padma Awards 2023 &#124; 'RRR' fame composer MM Keeravaani honoured with Padma Shri |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/rrr-fame-composer-mm-keeravaani-honoured-with-padma-shri-9938751.html |accessdate=2023-01-26 |publisher=Moneycontrol.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
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Keeravani also worked for a few [[Hindi]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] films. He is best known for his compositions in works such as ''[[Kshana Kshanam]]'' (1991), ''[[Gharana Mogudu]]'' (1992)'','' ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'' (1993), ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' (1994), ''[[Subha Sankalpam]]'' (1995), ''[[Pelli Sandadi]]'' (1996), ''[[Devaraagam]]'' (1996), ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997), ''[[Zakhm]]'' (1998), ''[[Student No: 1|Student No.1]]'' (2001), ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]]'' (2003), ''[[Paheli (2005 film)|Paheli]]'' (2005), ''[[Sri Ramadasu]]'' (2006), ''[[Magadheera (soundtrack)|Magadheera]]'' (2009), [[Eega (soundtrack)|''Eega'']] (2012), ''[[Baahubali (franchise)|Baahubali]]'' (2015 and 2017), and ''[[RRR]]'' (2022), as well as his collaborations with [[K. Raghavendra Rao]], [[Mahesh Bhatt]], and [[S. S. Rajamouli]].<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |title=MM Keeravani turns 58: Peppy chartbusters composed by the legendary Pan-Indian musician |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mm-keeravani-turns-58-peppy-chartbusters-composed-by-the-legendary-pan-indian-musician/articleshow/70071324.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806055100/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mm-keeravani-turns-58-peppy-chartbusters-composed-by-the-legendary-pan-indian-musician/articleshow/70071324.cms |archive-date=6 August 2020 |access-date=1 October 2020 |website=The Times of India |date=4 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web |title=Golden Globes 2023: Naatu Naatu's Pan-Indian 'mystery composer' and his six iconic Hindi film songs |date=11 January 2023 |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/golden-globes-2023-naatu-naatus-pan-indian-mystery-composer-and-his-five-iconic-hindi-film-songs-9848561.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111131001/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/golden-globes-2023-naatu-naatus-pan-indian-mystery-composer-and-his-five-iconic-hindi-film-songs-9848561.html |archive-date=11 January 2023 |access-date=2023-01-11 |publisher=Moneycontrol.com}}</ref> Most of his compositions were brought to life by singers [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] and [[K. S. Chithra]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riverbendcentre.org/upcoming-events/2019/6/22/mukti-arts-event|title=Mukti Arts Artists details|date=22 June 2019 |publisher=riverbend}}</ref>
In addition to his work in Telugu cinema, Keeravani has composed music for a few [[Hindi]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] films. He is best known for his compositions in works such as ''[[Kshana Kshanam]]'' (1991), ''[[Gharana Mogudu]]'' (1992)'','' ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'' (1993), ''[[Criminal (1994 film)|Criminal]]'' (1994), ''[[Subha Sankalpam]]'' (1995), ''[[Pelli Sandadi]]'' (1996), ''[[Devaraagam]]'' (1996), ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997), ''[[Zakhm]]'' (1998), ''[[Student No: 1|Student No.1]]'' (2001), ''[[Jism (2003 film)|Jism]]'' (2003), ''[[Paheli (2005 film)|Paheli]]'' (2005), ''[[Sri Ramadasu]]'' (2006), ''[[Magadheera (soundtrack)|Magadheera]]'' (2009), [[Eega (soundtrack)|''Eega'']] (2012), ''[[Baahubali (franchise)|Baahubali]]'' (2015 and 2017), and ''[[RRR]]'' (2022). He is also known for his frequent collaborations with filmmakers [[K. Raghavendra Rao]], [[Mahesh Bhatt]], and [[S. S. Rajamouli]],<ref name="TOI">{{cite news |title=MM Keeravani turns 58: Peppy chartbusters composed by the legendary Pan-Indian musician |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mm-keeravani-turns-58-peppy-chartbusters-composed-by-the-legendary-pan-indian-musician/articleshow/70071324.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806055100/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mm-keeravani-turns-58-peppy-chartbusters-composed-by-the-legendary-pan-indian-musician/articleshow/70071324.cms |archive-date=6 August 2020 |access-date=1 October 2020 |website=The Times of India |date=4 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web |title=Golden Globes 2023: Naatu Naatu's Pan-Indian 'mystery composer' and his six iconic Hindi film songs |date=11 January 2023 |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/golden-globes-2023-naatu-naatus-pan-indian-mystery-composer-and-his-five-iconic-hindi-film-songs-9848561.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111131001/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/golden-globes-2023-naatu-naatus-pan-indian-mystery-composer-and-his-five-iconic-hindi-film-songs-9848561.html |archive-date=11 January 2023 |access-date=2023-01-11 |publisher=Moneycontrol.com}}</ref> and the singers [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], [[K. S. Chithra]], [[K. J. Yesudas]], and [[Sujatha Mohan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riverbendcentre.org/upcoming-events/2019/6/22/mukti-arts-event|title=Mukti Arts Artists details|date=22 June 2019 |publisher=riverbend}}</ref>


== Early and personal life ==
== Early and personal life ==
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{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by M. M. Keeravani}}


Keeravani won the [[Academy Awards|Oscar]] for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] and the [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]] for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] for "[[Naatu Naatu]]" for the 2022 Telugu film [[RRR (film)|''RRR'']].<ref>{{cite news |title=M.M. Keeravani on 'Naatu Naatu' Oscars win: It's just the beginning of everything |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mm-keeravani-on-naatu-naatu-oscars-win-its-just-the-beginning-of-everything/article66613421.ece |access-date=19 March 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=13 March 2023 |language=en-IN}}</ref> He received a [[National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|Best Music Direction]] for the 1997 Telugu film ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]''. He is also a recipient of eight [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], eleven [[Andhra Pradesh]] state [[Nandi Awards]], and a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards|Tamil Nadu State Film Award]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Keeravani presented Rotary Vocational Excellence Award |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/keeravani-presented-rotary-vocational-excellence-award/article4066252.ece?css=print |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713095324/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/keeravani-presented-rotary-vocational-excellence-award/article4066252.ece?css=print |archive-date=13 July 2017 |access-date=24 March 2013 |website=The Hindu| date=4 November 2012 }}</ref> He was also nominated for [[Saturn Award for Best Music]] for ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' (2015).<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130212/entertainment-tollywood/article/man-demand The man in demand | Deccan Chronicle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215072356/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130212/entertainment-tollywood/article/man-demand|date=15 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="auto" />
Keeravani won the [[Academy Awards|Oscar]] for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] and the [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]] for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]] for "[[Naatu Naatu]]" for the 2022 Indian film [[RRR (film)|''RRR'']].<ref>{{cite news |title=M.M. Keeravani on 'Naatu Naatu' Oscars win: It's just the beginning of everything |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mm-keeravani-on-naatu-naatu-oscars-win-its-just-the-beginning-of-everything/article66613421.ece |access-date=19 March 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=13 March 2023 |language=en-IN}}</ref> He received a [[National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|Best Music Direction]] for the 1997 Telugu film ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]''. He is also a recipient of eight [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], eleven [[Andhra Pradesh]] state [[Nandi Awards]], and a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards|Tamil Nadu State Film Award]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Keeravani presented Rotary Vocational Excellence Award |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/keeravani-presented-rotary-vocational-excellence-award/article4066252.ece?css=print |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713095324/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/keeravani-presented-rotary-vocational-excellence-award/article4066252.ece?css=print |archive-date=13 July 2017 |access-date=24 March 2013 |website=The Hindu| date=4 November 2012 }}</ref> He was also nominated for [[Saturn Award for Best Music]] for ''[[Baahubali: The Beginning]]'' (2015).<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130212/entertainment-tollywood/article/man-demand The man in demand | Deccan Chronicle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215072356/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130212/entertainment-tollywood/article/man-demand|date=15 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="auto" />


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Golden Globe Awards]]
* [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Golden Globe Awards]]
* [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Academy Awards]]
* [[List of Indian winners and nominees of the Academy Awards]]

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M. M. Keeravani
Keeravani in 2023
Keeravani in 2023
Background information
Birth nameKoduri Marakathamani Keeravaani
Also known as
  • Maragathamani
  • M. M. Kreem
Born (1961-07-04) 4 July 1961 (age 63)
Kovvur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Genres
Occupations
DiscographyDiscography
Years active1990–present
SpouseKoduri Srivalli

Koduri Marakathamani Keeravaani (born 4 July 1961), professionally known as M. M. Keeravani, is an Indian music composer, singer and lyricist, primarily associated with Telugu cinema. In a career spanning over three decades, Keeravani has earned numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, two National Film Awards, eleven Nandi Awards, eight Filmfare Awards, and a LAFCA Award. In 2023, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri for his contributions towards Indian cinema.[1][2]

In addition to his work in Telugu cinema, Keeravani has composed music for a few Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. He is best known for his compositions in works such as Kshana Kshanam (1991), Gharana Mogudu (1992), Allari Priyudu (1993), Criminal (1994), Subha Sankalpam (1995), Pelli Sandadi (1996), Devaraagam (1996), Annamayya (1997), Zakhm (1998), Student No.1 (2001), Jism (2003), Paheli (2005), Sri Ramadasu (2006), Magadheera (2009), Eega (2012), Baahubali (2015 and 2017), and RRR (2022). He is also known for his frequent collaborations with filmmakers K. Raghavendra Rao, Mahesh Bhatt, and S. S. Rajamouli,[3][4] and the singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, K. J. Yesudas, and Sujatha Mohan.[5]

Early and personal life

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Keeravaani was born in a Telugu family to lyricist and screenwriter Koduri Siva Shakthi Datta, in Kovvur of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.[6][3] He is the cousin of director S. S. Rajamouli, music composers M. M. Srilekha, Kalyani Malik, and writer S. S. Kanchi. He is the nephew of screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad.[6]

His wife M. M. Srivalli works as a line producer in films. His elder son, Kaala Bhairava, is a singer and has sung for his father's numerous compositions ("Dandalayya" song and Naatu Naatu). His younger son, Sri Simha, made his debut with Mathu Vadalara (2019).[6]

Career

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Keeravani first began his career as an assistant music director with Telugu composer K. Chakravarthy and Malayalam composer C. Rajamani in 1987.[7] He assisted in movies such as Collectorgari Abbayi and Bharathamlo Arjunudu in the late 1980s. During this time, he also sought the guidance of the veteran lyricist Veturi for over a year.[8]

Keeravani's first big break as an independent musician came with the film Kalki in 1990, but the film never got released and the soundtrack also went unnoticed.[3] It was director Mouli's 1990 film Manasu Mamatha that brought him to the limelight and was considered his first released movie. However, it was Ram Gopal Varma's blockbuster film Kshana Kshanam (1991) that made Keeravani an established music director.[3] All the songs of this movie went on to become top chartbusters and Keeravani was flooded with offers from all across south Indian film industries. His first major Hindi film was Criminal (1994).[9]

Keeravani mentions Ilaiyaraaja, John Williams and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan as composers who influenced him. Some of the films which inspired his music include Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Coming to America (1988), and Phone Booth (2002).[10]

Discography

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Awards and nominations

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by M. M. Keeravani

Keeravani won the Oscar for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "Naatu Naatu" for the 2022 Indian film RRR.[11] He received a National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the 1997 Telugu film Annamayya. He is also a recipient of eight Filmfare Awards, eleven Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.[12] He was also nominated for Saturn Award for Best Music for Baahubali: The Beginning (2015).[13][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Aparna Banerjea (25 January 2023). "Padma Awards 2023 | 'RRR' fame composer MM Keeravaani honoured with Padma Shri". Moneycontrol.com. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  2. ^ "M.M. Keeravani: Maestro of Melodies in Indian Cinema - Today National…". 29 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d "MM Keeravani turns 58: Peppy chartbusters composed by the legendary Pan-Indian musician". The Times of India. 4 July 2019. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Golden Globes 2023: Naatu Naatu's Pan-Indian 'mystery composer' and his six iconic Hindi film songs". Moneycontrol.com. 11 January 2023. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Mukti Arts Artists details". riverbend. 22 June 2019.
  6. ^ a b c "Keeravani: సాహోరే... కీరవాణీ". Eenadu (in Telugu). 22 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Interview with composer Keeravani | Onam Special Programme". Archived from the original on 24 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ Stars : Star Interviews : Interview with M M Keeravani Archived 13 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Keeravani's music for a Bollywood film
  10. ^ "After winning a Golden Globe award for Naatu Naatu, MM Keeravani says 'My inspiration comes from John Williams, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan…'". The Indian Express. 11 January 2023. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  11. ^ "M.M. Keeravani on 'Naatu Naatu' Oscars win: It's just the beginning of everything". The Hindu. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Keeravani presented Rotary Vocational Excellence Award". The Hindu. 4 November 2012. Archived from the original on 13 July 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  13. ^ The man in demand | Deccan Chronicle Archived 15 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine
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