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Rajagopala Kulashekharan or R. K. Shekhar (21 June 1933 – 09 September 1976) was an Indian music composer who worked mainly for Malayalam movies. He composed music for 52 films (23 in Malayalam with 127 songs), and was the music conductor for more than 100 films.
Oct 11, 2018 · His father’s son: How AR Rahman’s father RK Shekhar made his mark as a composer and arranger. An edited excerpt from an authorised biography of AR Rahman reveals the talent of his father, who ...
Dec 18, 2021 · Rajagopala Kulashekharan (1933 – 1976), shortly called R. K. Shekhar, was a music composer, conductor and arranger of 1960s and 1970s, who predominantly worked in Malayalam film industry.
Jun 16, 2022 · Though RK Shekar had died at the early age of 43, it was the goodwill that he had left behind for his family and his son, AR Rahman, which had become a stepping stone for the young musician to flourish in his music career.
Rajagopala Kulasekara Shekhar, shortly known as R.K.Shekhar was a music composer of Malayalam cinema during the golden era of 70’s. He was one among those unfortunate artists of film field who didn’t receive appreciation that he actually deserved.
Jun 21, 2023 · Everyone is aware of AR Rahman, who is a pioneer of not only Indian music and musical style, but of the whole world. However, not many people might be aware that his father, RK Shekhar, was also a highly skilled musical pioneer.
Jul 29, 2023 · R K Shekhar was a well-known music arranger and composer in Malayalam cinema. “He was so popular that people didn’t let him be even when he was hospitalized,” says Rahman. “He would compose music from his hospital bed, with a glucose drip in one arm, and a musical instrument in the other.”
