Ravi (Bollywood & South Indian Composer) – Full Biography & Filmography
Full Name: Ravi Shankar Sharma
Born: March 3, 1926, Delhi, India
Died: March 7, 2012 (aged 86), Mumbai, India
Occupation: Music Director, Composer
Active Years: 1952–1986 (Bollywood), 1976–1991 (Malayalam)
Genres: Classical, Ghazal, Folk, Film Music
Ravi was a legendary Indian music composer, primarily known for his work in Bollywood, but he also made a significant impact on Malayalam cinema. He is famous for his melodious and evergreen compositions.
Career in Malayalam Cinema
Though Ravi was a major composer in Hindi films, he became popular in Mollywood (Malayalam cinema) during the late 1970s and 1980s. Many of his Malayalam songs became timeless hits, often sung by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki.
Decade-wise Malayalam Filmography
1970s – Malayalam Debut & Breakthrough
- 1976 – Aayiram Janmangal
- 1977 – Aa Nimisham
- 1978 – Avalude Ravukal (Re-recording & Additional Score)
1980s – Golden Period in Malayalam Cinema
- 1980 – Inaye Thedi
- 1981 – Swapnadanam
- 1982 – Arayannangalude Veedu
- 1983 – Chanda
- 1984 – Mangalam Nerunnu
- 1985 – Sindooram
- 1986 – Swathi Thirunal (Musical Biopic)
1990s – Final Works in Malayalam
- 1991 – Marupuram (One of his last Malayalam films)
Awards & Recognitions
- National Film Awards (For contributions to Indian music)
- Kerala State Film Award (For his work in Malayalam cinema)
- Honored for his melodic compositions and unique orchestration style.
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