Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) is one of the most popular and successful music directors in the South Indian film industry, particularly known for his work in Telugu cinema. Here’s a biography outlining his life and career:
Early Life and Background:
- Born on August 2, 1979, in Vedurupaka, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- His full name is Gandham Sriprasad.
- He comes from a family with a background in arts and literature. His father, G. Satyamurthy, was a screenwriter in Telugu cinema, having penned scripts for popular films.
Musical Journey:
- DSP’s interest in music began at a young age. He received initial training in music from his grandmother, who was a classical musician.
- He further honed his skills under the guidance of renowned mandolinist U. Srinivas.
- He also participated in and won several inter-school singing and dance competitions during his school days.
- DSP’s entry into the film industry began with his debut music album “Dance Party” along with S. P. B. Charan and a few other debutants.
- He made his debut as a music director in 1999 with the Telugu film “Devi.”
Career Highlights:
- DSP quickly established himself as a prominent music composer in Telugu cinema with his distinct style, which blends catchy melodies with energetic beats and modern instrumentation.
- He has composed music for numerous commercially successful films, earning a reputation for delivering chart-topping hits.
- Some of his notable works include:
- “Varsham” (2004)
- “Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana” (2005)
- “Bommarillu” (2006)
- “Jalsa” (2008)
- “Arya 2” (2009)
- “Singam” (2010) (Tamil)
- “Dookudu” (2011)
- “Gabbar Singh” (2012)
- “Attarintiki Daredi” (2013)
- “Srimanthudu” (2015)
- “Janatha Garage” (2016)
- “Rangasthalam” (2018)
- “Pushpa: The Rise” (2021)
Awards and Recognition:
National Film Awards
- Best Music Direction
- 2005 – Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
- 2023 – Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1
Filmfare Awards South
He has an impressive collection of Filmfare Awards for Best Music Director – Telugu:
- 2005 – Varsham
- 2006 – Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana
- 2007 – Bommarillu
- 2013 – Gabbar Singh
- 2014 – Attarintiki Daredi
- 2016 – Srimanthudu
- 2017 – Nannaku Prematho
- 2019 – Rangasthalam
- 2022 – Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1
South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)
DSP has also been a frequent winner at the SIIMA Awards, with multiple awards for Best Music Director – Telugu.
Other Notable Awards
- Nandi Awards (Awarded by the Government of Andhra Pradesh)
- CineMAA Awards
- IIFA Utsavam Awards
- Mirchi Music Awards South
- Including awards for Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
- Hyderabad Times Film Awards
- MAA Music Awards
- TSR TV9 Awards
- GAMA Awards
- Zee Cine Awards Telugu
- Santosham Film Awards
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