Mikkilineni Madhavarao,[1] better known as Mickey J. Meyer, is an Indian music composer and singer known for his works predominantly in Telugu Cinema. He has received two Filmfare Awards South, and three state Nandi Awards for the Best Music Direction. An alumnus of Trinity College of Music, Meyer started his career in 2005 and composed music for films such as Happy Days (2007), Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), Leader (2010), A Aa (2016) and Shyam Singha Roy (2021).
Early life and career
Meyer was born in Hyderabad. His father was a violinist and his mother was a singer.[1][2] As a child, Meyer learned piano and violin.[2] Since he was trained in carnatic music, he sang ghazals for All India Radio.[2] He studied at Trinity College of Music in London.[2] After being inspired by A. R. Rahman, he took up a career in music.[2] Tammareddy Bharadwaja gave him a chance for the film Pothe Poni (2006) before he received his breakthrough with Happy Days (2007).[2]
Discography
- The films are listed in order of the music release, regardless of the film release.
Awards
2007: Best Music Director – Happy Days
2008: Best Music Director – Kotha Bangaru Lokam[4]
2016: Best Music Director – A Aa
2007: Best Music Director – Telugu – Happy Days
2008: Best Music Director – Telugu – Kotha Bangaru Lokam
2018: Best Music Director – Telugu – Mahanati
References
- ^ a b "Mickey J. Meyer". Pianity.
- ^ a b c d e f Interview at Idlebrain.com
- ^ "S Narayan's Cheluvina Chilipili is remake?". 27 July 2009.
- ^ "Nandi awards 2008 announced - Telugu cinema news". www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
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