MM Keeravani, the Indian music composer who won an Oscar, was awarded Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday. Here's a look at his musical journey
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An assistant music director
Keeravani, who gained worldwide popularity with 'Naatu Naatu', started his musical journey as an assistant music director in 1987.
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Musician's big break
He got his first break in 1990 with the movie 'Manasu Mamatha' but gained fame through Ram Gopal Verma's 'Kshana Kshanam' in 1991.
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Debut in Hindi cinema
After 'Kshana Kshanam', he debuted in Hindi cinema with Criminal (1994) and composed popular songs for films such as 'Jism' and 'Paheli'.
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Drawing inspiration
Keeravani, at the Oscars speech, revealed being inspired by Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja, Pakistani music maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and American composer John Williams.
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Award-winning composer
Music composer Keeravani haswon multiple awards throughouthis career, including an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a National Film Award, 11 Nandi Awards, and eight Filmfare Awards.