SOUTH INDIAN CINE MUSIC DIRECTORS [OLD] –XIX

 MD XIV   CHANDRA BOSE     [11-07 -1950 – 30-09-2010]

Information relating to Mr. Chandrabose are not widespread; it makes cross-checking rather difficult. So, , I prefer to settle for items that are just  indisputable . It is said that Mr.  C Bose belongs to Sirkazhi –a well known town in Tamil nadu. He has evinced keen interest to understand the intricacies of music, at a young age. Naturally, he nurtured tendencies of singing / acting and similar contiguous domains –stage and cinema.   If my memory serves me right, in a cultural programme where C. Bose sang a number, the then ruling MD Shri . MSV who was an invited guest, took note of his voice and gave him a song in the movie ‘AARU PUSHPANGAL’ ‘yendi muththamma’ – a song delivered in high pitch was an instant sensation then.  That was a Grand opening for Mr. Chandra Bose as a singer.

His inclination to act/ sing had made him a familiar face among Drama enthusiasts, where he developed proximity with different persons like Deva, who were working for stage plays.

Major breakthrough for CB came about when M/S  AVM studios were looking for a new MD in place of their ‘then current’ MD with whom they were not too happy ; by then the few movies that CB had scored  music  for, were popular by the songs. It stands testimony to CB’s composing abilities fit to take on well known composers and establish his credentials as a dependable MD. It was by 1980 that CB was a very strong contender for top notch among the then composers of TFM.

In a brief tenure of time CB had scored music for nearly 300 movies or so. During 1980s, CB was the MD for movies made by AVM studios and he churned out some outstanding numbers for AVM.                 

· MOVIES                                                                                                                                                                                karaiyai thodatha alaigal , Manithan, Anna nagar mudhal theru

·         Marumagal,  

·         Viduthalai, Manithan,

·         Shankar Guru, Makkal en pakam , Machanai paththengala,  Saranam Ayyappa, Vadivangal,   Parvaiyin  marupakkam,  Idhu engal rajyam ,           Oru malarin payanam  

·         Raja chinna roja , Patti sollai thattadhe

·         MAANAGARAKAAVAL

Are some well known movies for which CB had scored music . CB’s is another instance of talent dropping by wayside for want of patronage. That he stood tall amidst imposing personalities of the time is proof of ability and his substance.  

Our respects to the grand fighter

Prof. K. Raman