
Ashwath is a household name in Karnataka. Ashwath singing on stage Style Ī pioneer of Kannada "Sugama Sangeetha" (light music), the versatile singer had over 75 albums to his credit.Ĭ. Won Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – KannadaĬ. Won Karnataka State Film Award for Best Music Director Guest composer along with Rajeev Taranath Later followed Chinnari Mutha, Santha Shishunala Sharief, Mysoora Mallige, Kotreshi Kanasu, Nagamandala and few other films in Kannada.

The first film he independently scored music was Kakana Kote. Bhoolokadalli Yamaraaja (Endoo kaanada belaka kande).Anupama (Olume Poojegende, Bartaale Bartaale, etc.).Vaidi provided the orchestra for many of Ashwath's compositions, but it was with the film Yene Barali Preeti Irali that the Ashwath-Vaidi duo became collaborators of great music. This meeting led them on to a strong relationship of almost three decades. Ashwath during the recording of the film Kakana Kote in 1976. Narasimhaswamy and his compositions of Kannada saint Santa Shishunala Sharifa's works. Some of his notable compositions include the composition of music for Mysooru Mallige – a classic work of noted poet K.S. He started his musical career as a disciple of Devagiri Shankara Joshi in Hindustani music. After completing his higher education in Acharaya Pathashala School of NR Colony, he graduated in Science from National College, Basavanagudi and later worked in Indian Telephone Industries for 27 years before retiring as an Executive Engineer in 1992. He grew up in the Chamarajpete area of Bangalore. He was born into a family rich in traditional and cultural influences.

He was born on December 29, 1939, in Channarayapatna near Devanahalli.
