K Kalyan (born 1 January 1975) is an Indian songwriter and music composer known for his works in Kannada film industry. He is also called as "Premakavi.
Career
K. Kalyan entered the Kannada film industry at the age of 17 as a music director and lyricist. He studied Carnatic classical music under Chenna Krishnappa and, early in his career, worked with music director Hamsalekha.
Kalyan has written around 3,000 songs. He has collaborated with several music directors and composers, including Ilaiyaraaja, Hamsalekha, A. R. Rahman, M. M. Keeravani, Deva, Gurukiran, V. Harikrishna, Arjun Janya, Santhosh Narayanan and others.
Filmography Songwriter
Nammoora Mandara Hoove Amrutha Varshini Huccha Appu Abhi Aakash Kotigobba My Autograph Aa Dinagalu No 73, Shanthi Nivasa Tananam Tananam Preethi Prema Pranaya Akasha Gange Anjaniputra Rudra Tandava Ninnindale Bhajarangi Maanikya Gajakesari Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai Kurukshetra Jai Maruthi 800 Bhajarangi 2 Jugaari Swayam Krushi Gowdru Hotel Vajrakaya Rana Vikrama Onti Jhansi I.P.S Rathnan Prapancha Hondisi Bareyiri Shubhamangala (2022 film)
Composer Chandramukhi Pranasakhi (1999) Shrirasthu Shubhamasthu (2000) Love Lavike (2002) Rowdy Aliya (2004) Gopi (2006; score only) Tananam Tananam (2006) Manasugula Mathu Madhura (2007) Chikkamagaloora Chikka Mallige (2008) Ganga Kaveri (2008)
Honours and awards Karnataka State Film Awards
Year Film CategoryRef.2003–04 Preethi Prema Pranaya Best Lyrics
References