Vijaya Bhaskar(1931–2002) (Kannada: ವಿಜಯಭಾಸ್ಕರ್) was an Indian music director and composer who composed music for several mainstream and experimental feature films in Kannada film industry. Scoring music for over 600 feature films, Bhaskar worked in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Tulu and Konkani language films as well. He was known for his popular songs composed in association with director Puttanna Kanagal.
Influenced by R C Boral and Mukul Mehta, Bhaskar developed his own style of music and introduced the concept of theme music in Kannada film industry. He took the credit for inspiring producers to select popular works of Kannada poets through his music. He was awarded with Dr. Rajkumar Award and Sur Singar Award for the Government. He was also a recipient of Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director six times.
Some of Bhaskar's most popular soundtracks include Rani Honnamma, Santha Thukaram, Gejje Pooje, Mana Mechida Madadi, Belli Moda, Naandi, Sharapanjara, Naagarahaavu, Sakshatkara, Shubhamangala, Neela and Malaya Marutha.
Read more about Vijaya Bhaskar: See Also