Deepak Dev

Deepak Devraj Komath, better known as Deepak Dev[1][2] is an Indian music composer, best known for his compositions in Malayalam cinema, with films such as Chronic Bachelor, Udayananu Tharam, Naran, Puthiya Mukham, Urumi, Grandmaster and Bhaskar the Rascal. Dev is also a former member of the Indian rock band Motherjane.

Deepak Dev
Deepak Dev
Background information
Born30 April 1978 (1978-04-30) (age 42)
Tellicherry, Kerala, India
GenresFilm score, soundtrack, world music, Indi-pop, dance music, classical music
Occupation(s)Film composer, music director, record producer, singer, instrumentalist
InstrumentsKeyboards, vocals
Years active2003–present
Websitewww.deepakdev.in

Early years

Deepak Dev is a native of Tellicherry in Kerala, and grew up in Dubai. He studied at the Indian High School there and learned Indian Carnatic music since childhood. Later his interest switched mainly to the keyboard. While a graduate student in Sacred Heart College, he was the mastermind behind the college rock band which went on to win the prestigious intercollege competition 'Talent Time – Woodstock' award every year. He focused on programming music and started working with reputed musicians like A.R Rahman, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Sandeep Chowta, Vidyasagar, Anu Malik, M.M. Keeravani, Mani Sharma, and Adesh Shrivastav.

He started his career in Malayalam movies with Chronic Bachelor, directed by Siddique (of Siddique-Lal fame).

He said in an interview that he had almost given up on his musical career, soon after completing his graduation from Sacred Heart's College, Cochin, "as nothing exciting was happening in my career." However, every time he tried to sell his keyboard, it always came back to him, "as any guy who bought it from me with a mere small advance could never pile up the money that they had promised me for that keyboard and ended up giving it back to me. And soon after the third time it happened, the Siddique-Lal duo called me to join their group for their shows in the United States. They wanted me to render some music to fill the time in-between programs. As I got a chance to visit America, my intention was to get some job in the States like marketing, sales or anything other than music. During that time Mr.Siddique heard my composition and told me that 'I have good talent in music and I must take music as my career' Eventually, it was those words gave me courage to take music as my career. "After that I came back to India I shifted base from Kerala to Chennai , that was in 1999. After few years I met Siddique and he asked me to compose music for his movie 'Chronic Bachelor', my first film".[3]

Personal life

Deepak was born to Devraj Komath and Asha Dev based in Tellichery, who now live in Dubai. He has a younger brother, Dixit Dev. He was educated at The Indian High School, Dubai and at Sacred Heart College, Thevara. Deepak married Smitha Girijan on 26 May 2002. The couple now live in Ernakulam with their two daughters, Devika (born 2003) and Pallavi (born 2006).

Discography
Year Film Language Songs Score Notes
2003Chronic BachelorMalayalamYesYes
2004SymphonyMalayalamYesYes
2005Udayananu TharamMalayalamYesNoVanitha Film Award for Popular Song.
Naa OopiriTelugu Yes
NaranMalayalamYesNo
Ben JohnsonMalayalamYesNo
2006LionMalayalamYesNo
Kilukkam KilukilukkamMalayalamYesNo
RashtramMalayalamYes
Yes Your HonourMalayalamYesNo
2007The Speed TrackMalayalamYesNo
KaakkiMalayalamYes
2008Sadhu MirandaTamil Yes
2009Puthiya MukhamMalayalam Yes Asianet Film Award for Best Music Director
2010Drona 2010MalayalamYesNo
TournamentMalayalamYesNo
2011Christian BrothersMalayalamYesNo
UrumiMalayalamYesYesKerala State Film Award for Best Background Score
Teja Bhai & FamilyMalayalamYesYes
2012Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj KumarMalayalamYesNo
CobraMalayalamNoYes
GrandmasterMalayalamYes
101 WeddingsMalayalamYesYes
ChettayeesMalayalam Yes
I Love MeMalayalamYesYes
2013Ladies and GentlemanMalayalamNoYes
Aaru Sundarimaarude KathaMalayalamYesYes
Honey BeeMalayalamYesYes
Ezhamathe VaravuMalayalamNoYes
Bicycle ThievesMalayalamYesYes
20147th DayMalayalamYesYes
GangsterMalayalamYesYes
IthihasaMalayalamYesYes
Hi I'm TonyMalayalamYesYes
AvatharamMalayalamYesYes
2015Bhaskar the RascalMalayalamYesYes
LavenderMalayalamYesYes
ThilothamaMalayalam Yes Yes
Swargathekkal SundaramMalayalamNoYes
Chirakodinja Kinavukal[4]MalayalamYesYes
2016Jaadayum MudiyumMalayalam Short film
King LiarMalayalamYesYes
2017Honey Bee 2: CelebrationsMalayalamYesYes
Sunday Holiday[5]MalayalamYesYes
Adam JoanMalayalamYesNo
Kaattu[6]MalayalamYesYes
Masterpiece[7]MalayalamYesYes
2019Lucifer[8]MalayalamYesYes
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran[9]MalayalamYesYes
Ittymaani: Made in China[10]MalayalamYesYes
Ganagandharvan[11]MalayalamYesYes
2020Big Brother[12]MalayalamYesYes
Yogi Da[13]TamilYesYes

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards:

  • Best Background Score – 2011 – Urumi

Other awards:

Television shows
TitleRoleChannel
Super starJudgeAmrita TV
Super star junior
Super star Junior 2
Super Star 2
Super star 3
Super star Junior 3
Gandharva sangeethamKairali TV
Super star junior 4Amrita TV
Music mojo season 2Band singerKappa TV
Music mojo season 3
Bhima Music IndiaJudgeAsianet
Super 4Mazhavil Manorama
Wonder Kids Asianet
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References
  1. Official Website. Deepakdev.com (2014-03-19). Retrieved on 2015-12-25.
  2. Official SoundCloud. Soundcloud.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-25.
  3. Deepak Dev Profile Archived 24 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Chirakodinja Kinavukal Malayalam Movie - Preview, Trailers, Gallery, Review, Events, Synopsis. Nowrunning.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-25.
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