D. Imman Explained

D. Imman
Birth Name:Immanuel Vasanth Dinakaran[1]
Birth Date:1983 1, df=yes[2]
Birth Place:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Genre:Film score, soundtrack
Occupation:Composer, record producer, music director, arranger, playback singer
Instrument:Vocals, guitar, flute, percussion, drums, harpejji, continuum fingerboard, keyboard, piano
Years Active:2002–present

Immanuel Vasanth Dinakaran (born 24 January 1983), better known as D. Imman, is an Indian music composer and singer, who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. His first film as music director was Thamizhan in 2002. Since then he has composed music for more than 100 films. He is the fifth Tamil music composer to win the National Film Award for Best Music Direction. He has also won the Filmfare Awards South and he has received 4 Filmfare Awards South nominations. He has also won 1 Tamil Nadu State Film Award, 2 Vijay Awards, 1 Edison Award, 1 Ananda Vikadan Cinema Award and 1 Zee Tamil Award. D. Imman is appointed as the Ambassador for Tamil Chair in University Of Toronto, Canada (2019).[3] [4] [5]

Career

Imman began work on music for films aged 15, apprenticing under music composers Mahesh Mahadevan and Adithyan by playing the keyboard. During this period, his work was noticed by television serial producer Kutty Padmini, who gave him the opportunity to work on the theme song and background music for the drama Krishnadasi, which began running in 2000.[6] He subsequently began to get further work in the television circuit, garnering opportunities to score music for Kolangal, Police Diary and Mandhira Vaasal. Kutty Padmini then gave him the chance to score music and compose songs for his first feature film, Kaadhale Swasam, a romantic film featuring Karthik and Meena.[7] Producer Venkateswaran, was impressed with Imman's work in the album, and gave him the opportunity to compose the music for Thamizhan (2002).[6] The album won positive reviews, with the composer also featuring the voices of the lead actors Vijay and Priyanka Chopra for a particular song.

The success of individual songs such as "Azhagiya Asura" from Whistle (2003) made him popular.[8] His next album was for Sundar C's masala film starring Arjun, Giri (2004), with the song Dai Kaiyaa Vechukittu being well received with the town and rural audiences.

The positive reviews that his work in Prabhu Solomon's Mynaa (2010) received, coupled with the film's box office success prompted bigger offers for Imman.[6] He has subsequently collaborated with Prabhu Solomon for the rest of his trilogy of romantic films, earning acclaim for his work in Kumki (2012) and Kayal (2014). Similarly he has struck a similar successful combination with director Suseenthiran, winning positive reviews for his work on Pandianadu (2013) and Jeeva (2014). He teamed up with Actor Vijay again for Jilla (2014). Imman is the composer of Ajithkumar, Nayanthara starrer blockbuster Viswasam (2019). He also worked as a music composer for several films with Actor Sivakarthikeyan (Manam Kothi Paravai, Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, Rajinimurugan, Seemaraja, and Namma Veettu Pillai).[8] Also he worked as a music composer for Annaatthe collaborating with Rajinikanth for the first time.[9]

Discography

See main article: articles and D. Imman discography.

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2006 Kovai BrothersHimself Cameo appearance
Nenjil

Awards & nominations

D.Imman has received several awards and recognitions for his work in the South Indian film musical world. He has been awarded the Kalaimamani award by the Government of Indian state Tamil Nadu in 2021.[10]

Film Awards Category Result Ref
Best Music Director
KumkiAnanda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2013Best Music Director [11]
The Chennai Times Film Awards 2013Best Music Director [12]
Edison Awards 2013Best Music Director[13]
60th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Music Director – Tamil[14]
[15]
[16]
Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil for "Onnum Puriyale"
Mirchi Music Awards South 2013Song of the Year for "Ayayayo Aananthamey"[17]
[18]
[19]
Song of the Year for "Solitaley"
Album of the Year
Music Composer of the Year for "A Lady and the Violin"
Music Composer of the Year for "Solitaley"
Song of the Year – Listener's choice for "Solitaley"
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2013Best Music Director[20]
[21]
2nd SIIMA AwardsBest Music Director – Tamil[22]
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2017Best Music Director[23]
[24]
7th Vijay AwardsBest Music Director[25]
Vijay Award for Favourite Song for "Solitaley"'
RummyBest Music Director
Kotigobba 2Mirchi Music Awards South 2017Song of the Year Kannada for "Saaluthillave"[26]
Mirchi Music Awards South 2021Song of the Decade- Kannada for "Saaluthillave"
Viswasam 67th National Film Awards[27]
[28]
Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020Favourite Music Director [29]
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2020Best Music Director [30]
Edison Awards 2020Best Music Director [31]

Notes and References

  1. News: 'Maybe I Needn't have Shortened my Name' . https://web.archive.org/web/20151116185004/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/%E2%80%98Maybe-I-Needn%E2%80%99t-have-Shortened-my-Name%E2%80%99/2014/12/25/article2586963.ece . dead . 16 November 2015 . . 25 December 2014 . 25 October 2015.
  2. Web site: Profile of Music Director D Imman . Chennai Online . 21 May 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071211105635/http://www.chennaionline.com/chat/celebchat/17imman-profile.asp . 15 October 2003 . 11 December 2007 .
  3. News: I prefer melody to pacy songs: Imman . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005013651/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article59868.ece . dead . 5 October 2013 . 20 April 2009 . . 21 May 2010.
  4. Web site: - Imman, the Tamil music director to watch. 28 November 2006. andhracafe.com. 21 May 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20110707141744/http://www.andhracafe.com/index.php?m=show&id=13436. 7 July 2011. dead.
  5. News: Winning streak . . Udhav . Naig . 3 October 2013.
  6. News: Factory Made: The D Imman Interview . https://web.archive.org/web/20150217214951/http://silverscreen.in/features/factory-made-the-d-imman-interview/ . dead . 17 February 2015 . Silverscreen India . Vandhana . 17 February 2015 . 25 October 2015.
  7. Web site: Dinakaran. https://web.archive.org/web/20041118135616/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/2001/june/14-06.htm. 18 November 2004.
  8. News: Imman on a mission . 20 December 2014 . Vishal . Menon . . 25 October 2015.
  9. Web site: Thalaivar 168: Music composer D Imman roped in for Rajinikanth-Siva's film? . 2021-10-04 . . en.
  10. News: 2021-02-20. T.N. govt. announces Kalaimamani awards for 2019, 2020. en-IN. The Hindu. 2022-01-16. 0971-751X.
  11. Web site: விகடன் விருதுகள் 2012 . Vikatan Awards 2012 . . 16 January 2013 . 5 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170705053627/http://www.vikatan.com/anandavikatan/2013-jan-16/exclusive/28485.html . 5 July 2017 . live.
  12. News: Chennai Times Film Awards 2012 nominations . The Times of India . 6 July 2013 . 5 July 2017 . https://archive.today/20170705054901/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Chennai-Times-Film-Awards-2012-nominations/articleshowprint/20930588.cms . 5 July 2017 . live .
  13. 6th Edison Awards . Edison Awards . 10 February 2013 . . Chennai.
  14. News: Filmfare Awards 2013 (South): Complete List of Nominees . International Business Times . 6 July 2013 . 5 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170705093038/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/filmfare-awards-2013-south-complete-list-of-nominees-487119 . 5 July 2017 . live.
  15. Web site: 60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations . . 4 July 2013 . 5 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170705093043/http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603.html . 5 July 2017 . dead .
  16. Web site: List of Winners at the 60th Idea Filmfare Awards (South) . Filmfare . 21 July 2013 . 5 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170705093046/http://www.filmfare.com/news/list-of-winners-at-the-60th-idea-filmfare-awards-south-3745.html . 5 July 2017 . dead .
  17. Web site: Mirchi Music Awards 2012 Introduction . . 5 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170705094729/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/tamil/index.html . 5 July 2017 . live.
  18. Web site: Mirchi Music Awards 2012 Nominations . Radio Mirchi . 5 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170705094922/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/tamil/nomination.html . 5 July 2017 . live.
  19. Web site: Mirchi Music Awards 2012 Winners . Radio Mirchi . 5 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170705094940/http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/tamil/winners.html . 5 July 2017 . live.
  20. News: 'Kumki' sweeps Norway Film Festival . The Times of India . 1 May 2013 . 5 July 2017 . https://archive.today/20170705055441/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kumki-sweeps-Norway-Film-Festival/articleshowprint/19815060.cms . 5 July 2017 . live .
  21. Web site: NTFF 2013: Program scheduled for 27th.April . . 5 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170705055619/http://www.ntff.no/program/Program%20scheduled%20for%20NTFF%202013 . 5 July 2017 . live.
  22. 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards . South Indian International Movie Awards . 2013 . . Emirate of Sharjah.
  23. News: Tamil Nadu announces the State Film Awards for six consecutive years in surprise move. Here's the complete list of winners . The Indian Express . 14 July 2017 . 21 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170721040608/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-nadu-announces-the-state-film-awards-for-six-consecutive-years-in-surprise-movie-heres-the-complete-list-of-winners-4750350/ . 21 July 2017 . live.
  24. News: TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years . The Hindu . 14 July 2017 . 21 July 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170721040708/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece . 21 July 2017 . live.
  25. 7th Vijay Awards . 11 May 2013 . Vijay Awards . . Chennai.
  26. Web site: D. Imman - Awards . 2024-10-29 . IMDb . en-US.
  27. News: 2021-03-22 . 67th National Film Awards: Complete list of winners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210322165021/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/67th-national-film-awards-complete-list-updating/article34131921.ece . 22 March 2021 . 2021-03-23 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  28. Web site: Desk. India com Entertainment. 2021-09-20. SIIMA 2021 Full Winners' List: Mahesh Babu — Rashmika Mandanna Win Best Actor And Actress Award. 2021-10-14. India News, Breaking News India.com. en.
  29. Web site: 2020-01-05 . Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 winners list: Ajith, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush won these honours . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210525004659/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-cine-awards-tamil-2020-winners-list-ajith-kamal-haasan-dhanush-won-these-honours-811280 . 25 May 2021 . 2020-01-05 . International Business Times.
  30. Web site: 15 January 2020 . 11th NTFF 2020 – Winners list of Awardees – Tamilar Viruthu – Tamil Nadu . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201026071804/https://ntff.no/11th-ntff-2020-winners-list-of-awardees-tamilar-viruthu-tamil-nadu/ . 26 October 2020 . 17 January 2020 . Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards.
  31. Web site: Edison Awards 2020 nominations . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20191231131528/http://edisonawards.in/teaawards/more_1.php?page1=1 . 31 December 2019 . 2020-01-06 . Edison Awards.

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