James Vasanthan
| James Vasanthan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Vasanthan |
| Occupation(s) | Music composer, TV anchor |
| Years active | 2008–present (As film composer) |
James Vasanthan is a popular Indian television (Tamil) anchor and a film music composer. For more than a decade, he has worked as an anchor in popular Tamil satellite television channels like Sun TV, Vijay TV and Makkal TV before turning into a film music composer in the Tamil Film Industry.
Biography
James Vasanthan was born in Tiruchirapalli (Trichy), studied first at YWCA Primary School (Presently BHEL Matric) and later at Bishop Heber Hr Sec School (Teppakulam) and later graduated in English literature in Bishop Heber College, and then did his PG in English in Jamal Mohammad College.[1] Later, he educated himself on Carnatic music from Madras University and in Western music from Trinity College, U.K. He holds a diploma in Pianoforte, Guitar and Theory of Music.[2] Though music was his "first love",[3] he forayed into television as an anchor in SUN TV.
He has composed music for many good Christian cassettes numbering around 300. He still continues to arrange music for many gospel productions. In 2008, he eventually entered the Chennai film industry as a music director by composing the songs and score for the Tamil film Subramaniyapuram, directed by M. Sasikumar, who was a student at St.Peter's Public School in Kodaikanal, where James Vasanthan went to teach music after his post-graduation.[4] This film 'Subramaniyapuram' which went on to become a blockbuster brought him into prominence with the film's songs and background score gaining fame and being praised[5][6] and the song "Kangal Irandal" topping the charts and being cited as the "anthem of the year among the youth".[7]
Controversies
His wife Suganthi, who claims to have been married to Vasanthan since 1991, complained in writing that Vasanthan has been carrying on illicit affairs with other women and is seeking legal recourse against him. She lodged a complaint against him at the Adyar All-Women Police Station.[8] Some months ago, his neighbour in Kottivakkam had complained that he had harassed her, following which Vasanthan made a very public outburst. He was also arrested and kept in custody briefly before being released. His wife stood by him at that point of time.
Discography
| Year | Tamil | Other Languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Subramaniyapuram | Ananthapuram 1980 (Telugu) | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil) |
| 2009 | Naanayam | Padmavyuham (Telugu) | |
| Yaathumagi | |||
| Pasanga | |||
| Kaavalar Kudiyiruppu | Police Quarters (Kannada) | ||
| 2010 | Eesan | Winner, Vijay music awards for Best Folk Song of the year. | |
| 2011 | Doubles (Malayalam) | ||
| Maruthavelu | |||
| 2012 | Paagan | ||
| Puthagam | |||
| Koottam | Dalam (Telugu) | ||
| 2013 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | ||
| Vizha | |||
| Azhagu Magan | |||
| 2015 | Sandamarutham | ||
| Vaanavil Vaazhkai | also director | ||
| 2016 | Oh Andha Naatkal | also director |
References
- ↑ "Artist — James Vasanthan Is A Great Composer". Musicplug.in. 30 May 2007. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "TV stars get musical". The Hindu. 11 June 2003. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "Metro Plus Tiruchirapalli / People : On a different role". The Hindu. 16 February 2008. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "SUBRAMANIAPURAM DIRECTOR SASIKUMAR INTERVIEW — Behindwoods". Behindwoods. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "Subramaniapuram Music Review songs lyrics". IndiaGlitz. 28 May 2008. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "SUBRAMANIAPURAM MUSIC REVIEW — Behindwoods". Behindwoods. 5 December 2007. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "James Vasanthan's next". IndiaGlitz. 24 December 2008. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ↑ "Wife Nails Vasanthan Over Affair". The New Indian Express. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2015.