Deepak Devraj Komath (born 30 April 1978), better known as Deepak Dev,Official Website. Deepakdev.com (2014-03-19). Retrieved on 2015-12-25.Official SoundCloud. SoundCloud.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-25. is an Indian composer, best known for his compositions in Malayalam cinema. He started his career in the film Industry through the movie Chronic Bachelor (2003) directed by Siddique. Deepak is also a former member of the Kochi based Indian rock band Motherjane.
Early years Deepak Dev is a native of Thalassery 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 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, M. Jayachandran and Aadesh Shrivastava.
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, Kochi, "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".
Personal life Deepak was born to Devraj Komath and Asha Dev based in Thalassery, 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 As a composer
Year Film Language Songs Score Notes2003 Chronic Bachelor Malayalam 2004 Symphony 2005 Udayananu Tharam Vanitha Film Award for Popular Song. Naa Oopiri Telugu Naran Malayalam Ben Johnson 2006 Lion Kilukkam Kilukilukkam Rashtram Yes Your Honour 2007 The Speed Track Kaakki 2008 Sadhu Miranda Tamil 2009 Puthiya Mugham Malayalam Asianet Film Award for Best Music DirectorRahasya Police 2010 Drona 2010 Tournament 2011 Christian Brothers Urumi Kerala State Film Award for Best Background Score Teja Bhai & Family 2012 Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar Cobra Grandmaster 101 Weddings Chettayees I Love Me 2013 Ladies and Gentleman Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha Honey Bee Ezhamathe Varavu Bicycle Thieves 2014 7th Day Gangster Ithihasa Hi I'm Tony Avatharam 2015Bhaskar the Rascal Lavender Amar Akbar Anthony Swargathekkal Sundaram Chirakodinja KinavukalChirakodinja Kinavukal Malayalam Movie – Preview, Trailers, Gallery, Review, Events, Synopsis . Nowrunning.com. Retrieved on 2015-12-25. 2016Jaadayum Mudiyum Short filmKing Liar 2017Honey Bee 2: Celebrations Sunday Holiday Adam Joan Kaattu Masterpiece 2019 Lucifer Vallikudilile Vellakkaran Ittymaani: Made in China Ganagandharvan 2020 Big Brother Yogi Da Tamil Unreleased film2022 Bro Daddy Malayalam Twenty One Gms Djibouti Monster My Name Is Azhakan2024ThalavanIdiyan Chandhu2025L2: Empuraan
As a singer +YearSongAlbumSingersComposer2005"Munpe Munpe"Ben JohnsonDeepak Dev, ArjunDeepak Dev"Udayananu Tharam"Udayananu Tharam Ranjith Govind, Deepak Dev2006"Nerathe Kalathethi"Speed Track Deepak Dev, Jassie Gift, George Peter2009"Thattum Muttum"Puthiya Mukham Jassie Gift, Sindhu Rajaram, Deepak Dev2010"Manassil"TournamentNaresh Iyer, Deepak Dev, Megha2011"Pranaya Nilaa" (Remix)Teja Bhai & Family Shaan Rahman, Deepak Dev, Aalaap Raju, Rahul Nambiar2012 "Cheruchillayil"101 Weddings Vidyasagar, Deepak Dev2013 "Kannil Aayiram"Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha Suchith Suresan, Akhila Anand, Deepak Dev"Machane Machane Machu"Honey Bee Deepak Dev, Sreecharan, Vinod Varma2014"Pandan Nayude"Beware of DogsJecin George, Deepak DevBijibal"Ambada Njaane Chellada Mone"IthihasaDeepak Dev, Lonely Doggy, SannidanandanDeepak Dev"Irul Moodumi"7th DayDeepak Dev
Awards YearAwardCategoryFilm/Album/Song2019Mazhavil Music AwardsBest Background ScoreLucifer2011Kerala State Film AwardUrumi2009Asianet Film AwardBest Music DirectorPuthiya Mukham2006Vanitha Film AwardUdayananu Tharam
Television shows Title Role Channel Super starJudge Amrita TVSuper Star JuniorSuper Star Junior 2Super Star 2Super star 3Super star Junior 3Gandharva sangeethamKairali TVSuper Star Junior 4Amrita TVMusic Mojo Season 2Band singerKappa TVMusic Mojo Season 3Bhima Music IndiaJudgeAsianetSuper 4Mazhavil ManoramaWonder Kids AsianetTop singer 2 FlowersMusic UlasavamStar NightEenangalude GandharvanSa Re Ga Ma Pa Keralam 3 Zee KeralamTop Singer 7Flowers TV
References
External links
Interview – part one Interview – part two