Varun Unni

Varun Unni
Background information
Born (1989-07-15) July 15, 1989
Kochi, Kerala, India
Genres Film score, OST, soundtrack, jazz, rock, blues, Indian music, Hindustani music
Occupation(s) Film composer, music director, Singer
Instruments keyboard, piano, drums
Years active 2012–present

Varun Unni is an Indian film composer and singer. He made his debut as a music director for the Malayalam film Annum Innum Ennum directed by Rajesh Nair.

Early Life & Career

Varun Unni was born on the 15th of July, 1989 in Kochi, Kerala. He did his schooling at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Vuduthala in Kochi and went on to graduate from engineering at Adi Shankara College of Engineering, Kalady. Although devoid of any background in films, Varun's first priority was always music. Varun was trained from Kalabhavan and had worked with bands like Highway Haze and Flying Squad during his younger years.Varun lists Bob Marley and Eric Clapton among his greatest inspirations.[1]

First Break with Annum Innum Ennum

Though his debut film bombed at the box office, Varun's debut work "Ayyo" from Annum Innum Ennum was noticed.[1]

Escape from Uganda

Varun Unni, as featured in the Malayalam mainline daily Mathrubhumi

Varun Unni composed three songs for the Rajesh Nair movie - Escape from Uganda

No.Title{{{extra_column}}}Length
1."Ee Eravile"  Rahul Nambiar4:52
2."Thenalle"  Sachin Warrier3:45
3."Yaanam"  Suchith Suresan2:49

Varun also composed the music for the Ugandan remake of the movie (also titled Escape from Uganda), featuring songs by chameleone.

Smile

In 2013, Varun produced a social cause album titled "Smile" featuring 5 singles by Shwetha Mohan as well as songs by upcoming singers Suchith Suresan and Yasin Nizar. It was released by the indie music label Tune4 Music. [2]

Upcoming Works

Varun's upcoming projects include, 'A for Apple, B for Btech',RIP Return If Possible and Mathai Kanda Malakha.

Discography (films)

Year Film Language Songs Background Score Notes
2013 Annum Innum Ennum Malayalam Yes No Music Composer 1 track
2013 Escape from Uganda Malayalam Yes No Music Composer 3 tracks

[1] [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 K. Pradeep (2013). "On Song". Retrieved 2013-05-02.
  2. 1 2 Serin Sam (2013). "A reason to smile for Varun Unni". Retrieved 2016-02-02.
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