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T. G. Lingappa
Born
Thiruchirappalli Govindarajulu Lingappa

(1927-08-22)22 August 1927
Tiruchirappalli,Madras Presidency,British India
Died5 February 2000(2000-02-05)(aged 72)
NationalityIndian
OccupationMusic director
SpouseShantamma
Parents

Thiruchirappalli Govindarajulu Lingappa(22 August 1927 – 5 February 2000) was an Indian music director who worked predominantly inKannadalanguage films. He also worked inTamilandTelugumovies.[1][2][3]He was the son ofG. Govindarajulu Naiduwho was also a musician.[citation needed]

Early life

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T.G. Lingappa was the second son and had learned music from his father G. Govindarajulu Naidu. His family stayed in Thiruchi. This is whereM. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar(MKT) used to sing in their house and G. Govindarajulu Naidu introduced MKT to his children. G. Govindarajulu was a harmonium player in special dramas, but was also known as the one who taught music forK. B. Sundarambal.He also sold musical instruments and gramophone in Thiruchi, but the business was not doing very well. T. G. Lingappa had learned to play several musical instruments. In 1940, G. Govindarajulu Naidu took his family to Madras to look for greener pasture there.

Career life

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At the age of 14, Lingappa tried to act in the film Kamathenu which was produced by Visvanathan. Instead Visvanathan had asked Lingappa to sing and to remain with him for sometime to given chance. He stayed a few months and when it is not fruitful and then moved on. Since he is able to play musical instruments, he then joined the Mayoora Film Orchestra and playedharmonium,mandolineand guitar. This orchestra used to play music for films and gramophone. It is to be noted that Lingappa played instruments forAshok Kumar(1941) and he was earning a salary of₹30 monthly.

In the same year Lingappa approachedGemini Studiosto try his luck.C. Ramchandrawas working there with other older artists. But Lingappa was rejected due to his young age. Not giving up, Lingappa proceeded toSalemto try his chance inModern Theatreswhen music directorT. A. Kalyanaminvited him. There Lingappa metT. R. PappaandK. V. Mahadevan.It was the time during the 1940s where everyone was circumambulating all available studios for opportunities.

In 1945, Lingappa returned to Madras and worked underR. SudarsanaminPragathy Studiosand he played instruments in the filmSri Valli(1945). Lingappa went to Karakkudi to play musical instruments whenAVM ProductionsmadeNam Iruvar(1947). In 1948, he returned to Madras and worked underC. R. Subburaman.All this experience under different renowned music directors had sparked an idea to be a freelance musician. He went on to purchase modern instruments from abroad, especially London, where he bought the electric guitar. Lingappa was well capable of playing the guitar. Music directorsG. Ramanathan,S. V. VenkatramanandK. V. Mahadevanhad used Lingappa for several of their songs. From then on Lingappa was playing many instruments under all the leading music directors.

He worked with singers likeT. M. Soundararajan,A. M. Rajah,Seerkazhi Govindarajan,V. N. Sundaram,S. C. Krishnan,M. L. Vasanthakumari,P. Leela,Jikki,T. V. Rathnam,A. P. Komala,Radha Jayalakshmi,Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi,K. Jamuna Rani,P. Susheela,K. RaniandS. Janaki.

The singing actorsM. M. Dandapani Desikar,T. R. Mahalingam,K. R. Ramasamy,U. R. Jeevarathinam,N. S. Krishnan,T. A. MadhuramandJ. P. Chandrababualso sang memorable songs under his compositions.

T. G. Lingappa and T. R. Mahalingam

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T. R. Mahalingamhad produced his first filmMacha Regai(1950) where the music was done byC. R. Subburaman.His manager wasB. R. Panthulu.SinceC. R. Subburamandied suddenly,T. R. Mahalingamwho had known Lingappa from earlier and became closer in the filmNam Iruvar,gave Lingappa chance to compose music for his second productionMohana Sundaram(1951). There are more than ten songs inMohanasundaram.It was also thatJ. P. Chandrababusang firstHello My dear Darling, Hello My rose charming.The success of the songs are due to T. R. Mahalingam and Lingappa both knew carnatic music, cooperated and discussed the tunes together. After that T. R. Mahalingam used Lingappa in his other movies likeChinna DuraiandVilayattu Bommai.

T. G. Lingappa and B. R. Panthulu

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B. R. Panthuluseparated from T. R. Mahalingam and startedPadmini Picturesfor which banner Lingappa composed most number of films in Tamil. The first film of B. R. Panthulu wasKalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari(1954), aSivaji Ganesanstarrer directed byP. Neelakantan.There are excellent songs in this film. TheBharathidasansongVennilaavum Vaanum Polwas first sung byM. M. Dandapani Desikarin the stages. Lingappa obtained his permission to use the same song in Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachaari with some modifications and after the approval of the tune by Baradidasan,Radha Jayalakshmisang the song.V. N. Sundaramsang the comedy songKaviyin Kanavil Vaazhum Oviyamein which he combines light music with carnatic tune.J. P. Chandrababusang for SivajiJolly Life Jolly Life.This film and songs became a hit. B. R. Panthulu again booked Lingappa forSivaji GanesanstarrerMudhal Thethi(1955).

Thangamalai Ragasiyam(1958) is another film that liftedP. Suseelato great heights. The song isAmuthai Pozhiyum Nilave.The same film was taken in Hindi and this song was retained with Hindi words. Again it became a success in the Hindi circles.

Lingappa continued on composing forSabaash Meena(1958),Engal Kudumbam Perisu(1958) andKuzhandhaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu(1960). He then went on to compose in Kannada movies. After a break he came back to compose inMuradan Muthu(1964). That was the last film where B. R. Pantulu used Sivaji Ganesan.

However, Lingappa continued on working with Panthulu in many more Kannada films till the early 1970s. There were Malayalam films too.

The last collaboration wasKadavul Mama(1974) before the demise of Panthulu.

Works

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Vaazhviley Oru Naal(1956) produced by T. S. Venkataswami who is the husband ofU. R. Jeevarathinam.In this movie by Lingappa there is a duetThendrale Varaayo Inba Sugam TharayobyT. M. SoundararajanandU. R. Jeevarathinam.

It is said by Lingappa himself that there are at least two songs that he composed, but came to be used by other music directors. One isKunguma Poovewhich J. P. Chandrababu learnt under Lingappa and sang forS. M. Subbaiah NaiduinMaragatham(1959). The other is the songPutham Puthu MenibyBalamurali KrishnaandP. SusheelainSubathinam.

Some compositions of T. G. Lingappa:

Filmography

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Music director

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Year Film Language Director Banner Note
1951 Mohana Sundaram Tamil A. T. Krishnaswamy Sukumar Productions
1952 Chinna Durai Tamil T. R. Mahalingam Sukumar Productions
1954 Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari Tamil P. Neelakantan Padmini Pictures
1954 Vilayattu Bommai Tamil T. R. Raghunath Sukumar Productions
1955 Menaka Tamil V. C. Subburaman Kasturi Films withC. N. Pandurangan& Vedha
1955 Modala Thedi Kannada P. Neelakantan Padmini Pictures
1955 Mudhal Thethi Tamil P. Neelakantan Padmini Pictures
1955 Shivasharane Nambekka Kannada P. Neelakantan Padmini Pictures
1956 Sivasakthi Tamil P. Neelakantan Padmini Pictures
1956 Vazhvile Oru Naal Tamil A. Kasilingam Mercury Pictures withS. M. Subbaiah Naidu&C. N. Pandurangan
1957 Premada Putri Kannada R. Nagendra Rao R. N. R. Pictures with H. R. Padmanabha Shastry
1957 Rathnagiri Rahasya Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1957 Rathnagiri Rahasyam Telugu B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures with M. S. Raju
1957 Thangamalai Ragasiyam Tamil B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1958 Thedi Vandha Selvam Tamil P. Neelakantan Arasu Pictures
1958 Thirumanam Tamil A. Bhimsingh Valampuri Pictures withS. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1958 Kanniyin Sabatham Tamil T. R. Raghunath Jupiter Pictures& ALS Production
1958 Sabaash Meena Tamil B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1958 Badi Panthulu Telugu B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1958 Engal Kudumbam Perisu Tamil B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1958 School Master Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1959 Pudhumai Penn Tamil M. Thiruvengadam Sri Gajalakshmi Pictures
1958 Sebash Pilla Telugu B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1959 Veera Amar Singh Tamil with Shanmuga Babu
1960 Ellorum Innaattu Mannar Tamil T. Prakash Rao Jupiter Pictures
1960 Kuzhandhaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu Tamil B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1960 Makkala Rajya Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1960 Pillalu Techina Challani Rajyam Telugu B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1960 Sangilithevan Tamil B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1961 Chinnanna Sapadam Telugu T. Prakash Rao Jupiter Pictures
1961 Ennai Paar Tamil G. R. Nathan Palaniyappa Productions
1961 Kittur Chennamma Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1961 Rani Chennamma Telugu B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1962 Gaali Gopura Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1962 Gaali Medalu Telugu B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1963 Pempudu Koothuru Telugu B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1963 Saaku Magalu Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1963 Sathi Shakthi Kannada Kanagaal Prabhakara Shastry Matha Pictures
1964 Chandavalliya Thota Kannada T. V. Singh Pals & Co
1964 Chinnada Gombe Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1964 Muradan Muthu Tamil B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1964 School Master Malayalam B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1965 Bettada Huli Kannada A. V. Sheshagiri Rao Bhagavati Productions
1965 Naga Pooja Kannada D. S. Rajgopal Maruthi Films
1966 Dudde Doddappa Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1966 Emme Thammanna Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1966 Thayin Mel Aanai Tamil G. R. Nathan Nagendra Films
1967 Beedi Basavanna Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1967 Chakra Theertha Kannada Peketi Sivaram Sri Bhagavathi Productions
1967 Gange Gowri Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1967 Veera Pratigna Telugu G. R. Nathan Sri Tirumala Pictures with Veluri
1968 Amma Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1968 Chinnari Puttanna Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1968 Dhoomakethu Kannada R. N. Jayagopal Sri Bhagavathi Art Productions
1968 Naane Bhagyavati Kannada T. V. Singh Thakur
1969 Gandondu Hennaru Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1969 Thanga Malar Tamil D. S. Rajagopal Ganga Productions
1970 Sri Krishnadevaraya Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures Won,Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director
1971 Sri Krishnadevarayalu Telugu B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1971 Aliya Geleya Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1971 Hu Bisilu Kannada T. V. Singh
1971 Kula Gourava Kannada Peketi Sivaram Eshwari Productions
1971 Malathi Madhava Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1972 Kula Gowravam Telugu Peketi Sivaram Eshwari Productions
1972 Ondu Hennina Kathe Kannada B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1974 Basti Pilla Bhale Donga Telugu Amancharla Seshagiri Rao Krishna Movies Enterprises
1974 Kadavul Mama Tamil B. R. Panthulu Padmini Pictures
1975 Devara Kannu Kannada Y. R. Swamy Sri Bhagavathi Productions
1975 Hosilu Mettida Hennu Kannada V. T. Thyagarajan
1976 College Ranga Kannada Puttanna Kanagal Padmini Pictures
1977 Babruvahana Kannada Hunsur Krishnamurthy Rajkamal Arts
1977 Lakshmi Nivasa Kannada K. S. R. Das Jayalakshmi Art Enterprises
1977 Ondu Premada Kathe Kannada Joe Simon R. S. R. Combines
1977 Veera Sindhoora Lakshmana Kannada Hunsur Krishnamurthy Sri Sangameshwara Productions
1978 Kudure Mukha Kannada Y. R. Swamy
1978 Thayige Thakka Maga Kannada V. Somashekar Poornima Enterprises
1979 Madhu Chandra Kannada Ramesh – Shivaram T B R Productions
1980 Bhaktha Siriyala Kannada Hunsur Krishnamurthy
1980 Bhakta Shiriyala Telugu Hunsur Krishnamurthy
1980 Jari Bidda Jana Kannada Y. R. Swamy Thirupathi Jain Films
1981 Bhagyavantha Kannada Dorai-Bhagwan Nirupama Art Combines
1982 Hasyaratna Ramakrishna Kannada B. S. Ranga Varna Productions
1983 Bhakta Prahlada Kannada Vijay Nirupama Art Combines
1983 Geluvu Nannade Kannada S. A. Chandrasekhar
1985 Ade Kannu Kannada Chi. Dattaraj Hayavadana Movies
1985 Narasimha Avataram Telugu
1985 Shiva Kotta Sowbhagya Kannada Hunsur Krishnamurthy Santhosh Combines
1987 Shruthi Seridaaga Kannada B. Dattaraj Nikhileshwari Cine Combines
1988 Shiva Mecchida Kannappa Kannada Vijay Bhagavathi Combines
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Playback singer

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Year Film Language Song Co-singer Music
1952 Chinna Durai Tamil O Raagini Vaa Raagini K. Rani T. G. Lingappa
1958 Badi Pantulu Telugu Kshemasaagaraa Lokapaalanaa A. P. Komala&K. Rani T. G. Lingappa
1958 Engal Kudumbam Perisu Tamil Somasekara Loga Paalane A. P. Komala&K. Rani T. G. Lingappa
1958 School Master Kannada Swami Devane Loka Paalane A. P. Komala&K. Rani T. G. Lingappa
Raadhaa Maadhava Vinodha Haasa P. Susheela
Sompaada Sanjevele P. Susheela
1958 Sabaash Meena Tamil Erungammaa Summaa Erungammaa J. P. Chandrababu&P. Susheela T. G. Lingappa
1963 Saaku Magalu Kannada Naanu Andhalade P. Susheela T. G. Lingappa

See also

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References

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  1. ^BLAST FROM THE PAST Sati Shakti 1964
  2. ^From vintage to the recent
  3. ^Sabhash Meena 1958
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