Melody Brahma Mani Sharma!

Coming from musical family background, Mani Sharma though did not have any formal music training has earned the title of “Melody Brahma” for his melodious journey through more than 175 films in all south Indian languages, majorly Telugu. As a kid Mani adored Maestro Ilayaraaja. He used to run behind his car to catch a glimpse of the great. Mani considered Ilayaraaja as his guru and himself as an Ekalavya. Mani started his career as a keyboard player in the late 80s under the guidance of music director Satyam. He later worked in the troupes of Raj-Koti and M. M. Keeravani as a keyboard player. Eventually, he got a chance to work under his God, Ilaiyaraaja, of course for a small period.
Mani Sharma’s scored back ground scores for Ram Gopal Varma films like Raathri and Antham. He become full time music director with Venkatesh starrer Preminchukundam Raa, a musical super hit film. But he shared credits with another music director Mahesh Mahadevan. His full-time music composed film was Super Heroes. Real break to Mani came in the form Chiranjeevi’s Bavagaru Bagunnara. The film become a blockbuster, Mani’s music got rave reviews and considered to have played major role in films super success.  It was God shown destiny for Mani Sharma.