Vijay Narayan Gavande is a composer, arranger, music director, singer, and lyricist born in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. With over 17 years of experience, he has contributed to nearly 45-50 projects, including film songs, singles, jingles, and advertisements for well-known brands.[1]
Vijay Narayan Gavande | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Indian film music |
| Occupation(s) | Music director, Composer, Music arranger, Programmer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Career
editGavande began his musical journey in 2001–02, playing the tabla and harmonium for bhajan mandals in his hometown in Konkan. After moving to Pune, he worked as a keyboard player in music groups until 2004. In 2005, he relocated to Mumbai to pursue a career in the mainstream film industry, working as a music arranger under various composers. His first opportunity as a background music director came with Rajiv Patil's National Award-winning Marathi film Jogwa (2009), where he collaborated with Ajay-Atul.[2]
He gained wider recognition with the song "Devak Kalji Re" from the Marathi film Redu in 2018, which garnered over 170 million views. Over the years, his distinctive style has led to his involvement in new projects based on the appreciation of his previous work.[3]
Discography
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jogwa | Rajiv Patil | Background score |
| 2011 | Vikalp | Sachin Karande | |
| 2015 | Shalee | Atul Satam | |
| Mungla | Vijay Devkar | Music composer | |
| 2016 | Mumbai Central | Karan Radhakrishna | |
| 2017 | Karaar[4] | Manoj Kotian | |
| Ghuma | Mahesh Raosaheb Kale | Background score | |
| Dashakriya | Sandeep Patil | ||
| 2018 | Redu[3] | Sagar Vanjari | |
| 2019 | Krutant | Datta Bhandare | |
| Aatpadi Nights[5] | Nitin Supekar | ||
| 2022 | Soyrik[6] | Makarand Mane | |
| Avasaan | Abhishek Kolge | ||
| Lagan | Arjun Gujar | ||
| Khapakhap | Kaustubh Kulkarni | Background score | |
| 2023 | Sarla Ek Koti | Nitin Supekar | Music Director |
| Pahile Mi Tula | Manoj Kotian | ||
| Baaplyok[7] | Makarand Mane | ||
| Songya | Milind Inamdar | ||
| Global Aadgaon | Anil Kumar Salve | ||
| Pardon | Sahdev Gholap | ||
| 2024 | Parampara | Pranay Telang | |
| Sangharsh Yoddha Manoj Jarange Patil | Shivaji Doltade | ||
| Raja Rani | |||
| 2025 | Ilu Ilu | Ajinkya Phalke | Background score & Music director |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | Aai Majhi Kalubai | Sony Marathi | |
| 2021 | Bawara Dil | Colors TV | |
| 2024 | Aai Tulja Bhavani | Colors Marathi |
Album
edit| Year | Song | Lyrics | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Jagat Bhari Pandharichi Waari" | Guru Thakur | [8] |
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Music Director | Redu | Won[9] |
References
edit- ^ "Vijay Narayan Gavande's interview on Ultra Jhakaas". Ultra Jhakaas.
- ^ "A different unusual yet great social cinema - JOGWA MOVIE Audience Review - mouthshut.com". m.mouthshut.com. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ a b "'देवाक काळजी रे'...यूट्यूबवर १० कोटी व्ह्यूज". Maharashtra Times.
- ^ Sajana Re (Full Song & Lyrics) - Karaar - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, 16 December 2016, retrieved 2 December 2024
- ^ Information, Film (27 December 2019). "AATPADI NIGHTS (Marathi) | 27 December 2019 – Film Information". Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "'SARLA EK KOTI' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 20 January 2023 – Film Information". 20 January 2023.
- ^ "Baaplyok - Umagaya Baap Ra | Marathi Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Actor Sandeep Pathak Launches His New Song Titled Jagat Bhari Pandharichi Wari". News18.
- ^ "Vijay Narayan wins big at Maharashtra State Marathi Film Festival". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.