Damodar Raao

Biography:

Damodar Raao, born on 21 August 1977, is a versatile Indian composer, singer, record producer, and live performer known for his contributions to the music industry. His musical style primarily revolves around acoustic folk with influences from Indian classical music.

Raao’s journey in the music industry began in 2000 when he secured his first singing opportunity in the Hindi film “Shaitan Tantrik,” featuring compositions by Nikhil Vinay with lyrics by Vinay Bihari. In 2007, he made a significant move to Mumbai with his family, marking a pivotal moment in his career.

In 2008, Damodar Raao showcased his skills as a composer in the low-budget Hindi film “Once More,” also known as “Gorakh Dhandha.” Since then, he has composed music for over 75 Bhojpuri films, including notable titles like “Dil Ho Gail Qurban,” “Teri Meri Ashiqui,” “Sargana Kushi Nagar Rangdari Tax,” “Gunday (Bhojpuri),” “Bagi Ishq,” and “Inspector Chandani.”

The musical film “Teri Meri Ashqui” earned praise from critics, highlighting Raao’s prowess as a music director. Over the years, he has received several awards and honors for his outstanding contributions to the music industry. In 2014, he was honored with the Best Music Director of the Year award by the Darshnik Mumbai Press Media Award. Additionally, he received recognition from the Aapki Awaz Foundation for Best Music Director and the Mumbai Gaurav Award in 2014 for the Bhojpuri film “Majnu Motorwala.”