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Mani Sharma: From Chilling at Home to Hit Songs
2 Apr
Summary
- Composer Mani Sharma recounted a period of low work to director Sai Rajesh.
- Director Sai Rajesh personally found and cleaned Sharma's harmonium.
- 'Chennai Love Story' is set to release this summer.
Veteran music composer Mani Sharma recently shared a touching anecdote at the audio launch of 'Chennai Love Story' in Hyderabad. He spoke about a period when work was scarce, describing how director Sai Rajesh unexpectedly visited him at home. Sharma admitted he was initially unsure why the director sought him out.
Sai Rajesh's encouragement was pivotal. He not only proposed composing for the film but also personally located and cleaned Mani Sharma's harmonium. This gesture deeply moved the composer, who realized his musical talent remained intact after composing a new tune.
Mani Sharma is a celebrated figure in South Indian cinema, known for numerous hit songs and energetic scores in Telugu and Tamil films. He debuted in Tamil with 'Narasimma' and has composed for stars like Vijay and Dhanush.
The film 'Chennai Love Story,' directed by Ravi Namburi, stars Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya. Its first single, 'Guruthunda,' has already performed well. The movie is anticipated to release this summer, though an official date is pending confirmation.
