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.
