Background

Ram Sampath is an Indian music composer, producer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has been in the music industry for more than two decades and has composed for some of the biggest names in Bollywood. He is especially known for his soundtrack from the movie Talaash (2012). He has also worked with renowned directors such as Anurag Kashyap and Vishal Bhardwaj.

Early Life and Education

Ram Sampath was born on 29 July 1974 in Delhi, India. He completed his schooling from St. Xavier's School in Delhi and later pursued a degree in commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce in Delhi. Later in 1998, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a Master's degree in Music Technology from USC.

Career

In 2001, Ram Sampath started his career by composing the background score for the movie Monsoon Wedding. The film was a critical success and received accolades worldwide. This gave him recognition and established him as a successful composer in the Indian film industry. He went on to work on several movies such as Khakee (2004), Talaash (2012), Delhi Belly (2011) and Fukrey (2013). He has also composed ad jingles for various brands such as Airtel, Hyundai, Coca Cola, Nike and many more.

Collaborations

Ram has collaborated with many renowned artists such as Vishal Dadlani, Sona Mohapatra, Shirish Kunder and Anurag Kashyap. He has also worked with singers like Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal on various projects.

Awards

Ram Sampath has won numerous awards for his work. He won Filmfare awards for Best Background Score for Talaash (2012) and Fukrey (2013). He has also won the National Award for Best Background Score for Talaash (2012). He was also nominated for the Zee Cine Awards for Best Music Director for Talaash (2012) and Fukrey (2013).

Personal Life

Ram Sampath is married to Sona Mohapatra since 2009. They have two children together. Ram currently resides in Mumbai with his family.