Vijay Anand (born Jude Matthew,[1] c. 1952 - 6 February 2024) was an Indian music composer who worked in predominantly Kannada films apart from few Tamil films. He made his debut with the Tamil film Oorukku Upadesam in 1984 and subsequently worked in its Kannada remake Indina Ramayana in the same year.
Career
Vijay Anand developed an interest in music at the age of five due to the musical troupe Thomas and Party being his neighbours. After seeing his interest in music, they took him to their troupe and made him to be part of their concerts. He later started his own troupe in 1972.[2] Vijay Anand was also a composer for Visu's stage plays.[3] He was expected to debut in film with Visu's Naanayam Illatha Naanayam (1984);[2] however Oorukku Upadesam, released the same year, became his film debut.[4] Dwarakish who was impressed with his music in Oorukku Upadesam chose him to compose music for its Kannada remake Indina Ramayana.[2] Vijay Anand went to score for more Tamil films including Naan Adimai Illai (1986), Kavalan Avan Kovalan (1987), Vetri Mel Vetri (1989) and Rasathi Varum Naal (1991). Naan Adimai Illai remains his best-known Tamil film. He was, however, more prolific in Kannada cinema. After a point, his success derailed as he received no further opportunities in the film industry.[5][6] He also composed the music for a 1992 album titled Asia Classics I.[7][8][9]
Personal life
Vijay Anand was married to Amali, and they had a daughter.[3] He died in Chennai on 6 February 2024, at age 71, following health issues since December 2023.[10]
Discography
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Oorukku Upadesam | Tamil | |
| Naanayam Illatha Naanayam | |||
| Indina Ramayana | Kannada | ||
| 1985 | Brahma Gantu | ||
| Nee Bareda Kadambari | |||
| Nee Thanda Kanike | |||
| 1986 | Naan Adimai Illai | Tamil | |
| Africadalli Sheela | Kannada | Background score | |
| Ee Jeeva Ninagagi | |||
| Madhuve Madu Tamashe Nodu | |||
| Agni Parikshe | |||
| 1987 | Onde Goodina Hakkigalu | ||
| Sathva Pareekshe | |||
| Jayasimha | |||
| Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Tamil | ||
| Ravana Rajya | Kannada | ||
| Jeevana Jyothi | |||
| Dance Raja Dance | |||
| Nyayakke Shikshe | |||
| 1988 | Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara | ||
| Ganda Mane Makkalu | |||
| Daada | |||
| 1989 | Avatara Purusha | ||
| Jai Karnataka | |||
| Krishna Nee Kunidaga | |||
| Vetri Mel Vetri | Tamil | ||
| Inspector Vikram | Kannada | ||
| 1990 | Maheshwara | ||
| 1991 | Rasathi Varum Naal | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Rajadhi Raja | Kannada | |
| 1993 | Captain | ||
| Hosa Love Story | |||
| Ananda Jyothi | |||
| 1994 | Adhipathi | ||
| Alexander | |||
| Kaveri Theeradalli | |||
| Kunthi Puthra | |||
| 1995 | Killer Diary | ||
| 2000 | Uttara Dhruvadin Dakshina Dhruvaku | ||
| 2001 | Shukradeshe | ||
| 2007 | Guna | ||
| 2013 | Mugila Chumbana | Delayed release |
References
- ^ Harris, Craig. "Vijaya Anand". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "இசை வானில் ஒரு புதிய நிலா". Anna (in Tamil). 16 March 1986. p. 3. Archived from the original on 2 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ a b "ரஜினியின் 'நான் அடிமை இல்லை' பட இசை அமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் காலமானார்". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 8 February 2024. Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "இசையமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் காலமானார்". Thamilan (in Tamil). 8 February 2024. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ ""ஒரு ஜீவன்தான்..." – 80, 90-களின் பிரபல இசையமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் காலமானார்!". Kalaignar Seithigal (in Tamil). 7 February 2024. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Jey (8 February 2024). "இசையமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் காலமானார்". Tamil Review (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Dance Raja Dance: The South Indian Film Music of Vijaya Anand – Asia Classics 1 by Vijaya Anand". Luaka Bop. 7 April 2023. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ Murthi, R. S. (9 September 1992). "Tracks". New Straits Times. p. 24. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2025 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Broughton, Simon; Ellingham, Mark; Trillo, Richard, eds. (2000). World Music: Latin and North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific. Rough Guides. p. 108. ISBN 1-85828-636-0.
- ^ "ரஜினி பட இசையமைப்பாளர் விஜய் ஆனந்த் உடல் நலக்குறைவால் காலமானார்!". ETV Bharat News (in Tamil). 7 February 2024. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
External links
- Vijay Anand at IMDb