Manoj–Gyan was an Indian musical duo consisting of composers Manoj Bhatnagar and Gyan Varma. In the 1980s, the two collaboratively composed music for Tamil and Hindi-language films. Manoj hails from the state of Uttar Pradesh, while Gyan is from Punjab.
Career In the 1980s the duo ended up composing for movies like Oomai Vizhigal, Senthoora Poove, Uzhavan Magan, Thaai Naadu, Urimai Geetham, Megam Karuththirukku, Velicham and these movies had several hit songs.
In particular, the song "Tholvi Nilayena Ninaithal" sung by P B Srinivas in the movie Oomai Vizhigal became a hit. The song went on to assume the role of an unofficial anthem of sorts for the LTTE in Sri Lanka.
The two split up around 1989. Following the split, Gyan Verma scored music for a couple of films on his own including Inaindha Kaigal and Sathya Vaakku. Manoj also tried his hand at scoring in a film titled Panthaya Kuthiraigal, but the film wasn't released to the public.
Years later, Manoj built a recording theater and eventually returned as a producer-music director in 1998, assuming the name of Manoj Bhatnagar. He produced and also directed the music for two films Endrendrum Kadhal (starring Vijay) and Good Luck (starring Prashanth). Both films received positive response with the audiences and critics.
Discography Year Film Language Notes Ref. 1981 Roohi Hindi 1986 Oomai Vizhigal Tamil Ek Misaal Hindi Oru Iniya Udhayam Tamil 1987 Velicham Uzhavan Magan Parisam Pottachu Evargal Indiyargal Urimai Geetham Senthoora Poove Thambathyam Vairagyam Megam Karuththirukku Ananda Aradhanai 1988 Hum Farishte Nahin Hindi Bahaar Anjaam Khuda Jaane 1989 Thaai Naadu Tamil Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile 1990 Kalyana Rasi Inaindha Kaigal Composed by Gyan Sathiyavakku 1992 Mr. PrasadComposed by Manoj Prema Shikharam / Anokha Premyudh Telugu / Hindi 1993 Dhaadi Telugu 1994 Siragadikka Aasai Tamil Nyaya Rakshana Telugu 1997 Samrat Tamil 1999 Endrendrum Kadhal 2000 Good Luck 2007 Back to Honeymoon Hindi 2008 Kuchh Din Kuchh Pal
Filmography Manoj's other credits Year Film DirectorProducer Language Notes Ref.1986 Ek Misaal Hindi 1999 Endrendrum Kadhal Tamil 2000 Good Luck 2004 Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart Hindi Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya Chess: A Game Plan Unreleased film 2005 Chocolate
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