P. A. Deepak Explained

Adrushta Deepak Pallikonda
Nationality:Indian
Birth Date:1982 1, df=yes[1]
Occupation:Mix engineer and record producer
Spouse:Ramani
Children:2

P.A.Deepak (Adrushta Deepak Pallikonda) is a mix engineer and record producer. He is the winner of two Grammy Awards and a Grammy Certificate of Honor, including the 2010 Grammy Award for the "Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media" for the movie Slumdog Millionaire.[2] [3]

Deepak also won the Grammy for his work as mixer and engineer on Divine Tides, which won the Best New Age Album at the 64th Grammys, as well as received a Certificate Of Honour in the year 2015 from The Recording Academy in recognition of his participation as Surround Mix Engineer on the Grammy Award Winning recording Winds of Samsara in the category Grammy Award for Best New Age Album of 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

Awards and recognition

YearAward/RecognitionCategoryAlbum
202264th Annual Grammy AwardsBest Mixer and EngineerDivine Tides
201557th Annual Grammy AwardsRecognition of Participation as 'Surround Mix Engineer'Winds of Samsara
2012The Chevrolet Star GiMA Awards 2012[4] Best EngineerRockstar
2011Vijay Music Awards 2011Best Sound MixingEnthiran
201052nd Annual Grammy AwardsBest Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media Slumdog Millionaire
2009Airtel Mirchi Music Award 2009[5] Best Song Mixing & EngineeringDelhi-6
2005AV MAX AwardBest Recording Engineer[6] Paheli

Career

Deepak started his career as a guitarist and later became a recording engineer.[7] Apart from being a full-time mix engineer, he plays various string instruments and does music programming out of passion & interest.

He is currently collaborating with various renowned artists and performing as a mix engineer & music producer.

His works

As a musician, he played guitar and oud for the movie Raavan. He has done music programming for various songs and of which the Blue Theme was described as a Killer Mix.[8]

Deepak worked as a music composer for the film Boss in which, the single Hum Na Tode, is an adapted track of the popular Tamil song composed by Vidyasagar, Appadi Podu. This track – boasted of ferocious and aggressive vocals by Vishal Dadlani, adapted by P. A. Deepak and lyrics by Kumaar which consolidated the album's positive impact on its audiences.

Deepak mixed the Deluxe Edition of 'Winds of Samsara' in 5.1 Blu-ray HD Surround Sound that won the 57th Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. 'Winds of Samsara' was the first collaboration between award-winning South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and award-winning Indian Composer/Producer/Artist Ricky Kej. The Album headed to the Number 1 spot on the Billboard New Age Charts.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

The Recording Academy, previously known as 'NARAS' or National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, presented a Certificate Of Honour to Deepak in recognition of his participation as Surround Mix Engineer on the Grammy Award Winning recording 'Winds of Samsara' in the category of Grammy Award for Best New Age Album of 57th Annual Grammy Awards in the year 2015.[14]

The Recording Academy feted Deepak in appreciation and recognition of 15 years of membership with the academy and for supporting the academy's mission to improve the environment for music and the lives of all members of their community in the year 2017.[15]

Deepak has been recently honoured with Life Membership of International Film and Television Club of AAFT by Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University on his visit to Noida Film City.

Personal life

Deepak is married to Ramani. They have two sons.[16]

Discography

This is a partial discography

YearAlbumLanguageGenreRoleMusic Composer(s)
2020Dil BecharaHindi & EnglishFeature FilmSound Mixing for the songs (Track 1,2): Dil Bechara & Taare GinnA.R. Rahman
2020MasterTamilFeature FilmAdditional MixingAnirudh Ravichander
2020Soorarai PottruTamilFeature FilmAdditional MixingG.V. Prakash Kumar
2019 Nuvvu Thopu Raa Telugu Feature Film Additional Composer Suresh Bobbili
2015ITamilFeature FilmMixing & Additional Programming for the song Merasalaayiten (Remix)[17] A.R. Rahman
2014Winds of Samsara[18] EnglishStudio AlbumSurround Mix for the Deluxe Edition[19] Ricky Kej, Wouter Kellerman
2014LingaaTelugu & TamilFeature FilmAdditional programming for the song "Mona Gasolina", Surround Mixing for Score, Songs & Album[20] A.R. Rahman
2015O Kadhal KanmaniTamilFeature FilmAdditional Music Programming for the songs Kaara Aattaakkaara & Aye Sinamika, Song Mixer[21] A.R. Rahman
2019Sarvam Thaala MayamTelugu & TamilFeature FilmMixingA.R. Rahman
2014Gulaab GangHindiFeature FilmCo-Music Composer,Mastering & Mix Engineer[22] Soumik Sen
2013BossHindiFeature FilmMusic Composer[23] P.A.Deepak
2018SarkarTamil & TeluguFeature FilmAdditional Programming, Mixing for the songs "Simtaangaran" & "Top Tucker"A.R. Rahman
2010Jhootha Hi SahiHindiFeature FilmSound Engineer[24] A.R. Rahman
2010EnthiranTamilFeature FilmSound Engineer, Mixing, Programming[25] A.R. Rahman
2009Delhi-6HindiFeature FilmSound Engineer, Mixing, Programming[26] A.R. Rahman
2010Semmozhiyaana Thamizh MozhiyaamTamilFeature FilmMixingA.R. Rahman
2010Raavanan / RaavanTamil & HindiFeature FilmMusician, Sound Engineer, Mixing, Programming[27] A.R. Rahman
2012KadalTamilFeature FilmProgramming & Mix (Track: "Magudi")[28] A.R. Rahman
2009BlueHindiFeature FilmSound Engineer, Mixing, Additional Programming[29] A.R. Rahman
2010PuliTeluguFeature FilmSound Engineer, Mixing, Additional Programming[30] A.R. Rahman
2012Ekk Deewana ThaHindiFeature FilmSound Engineer, Mixing, Additional Programming[31] A.R. Rahman
2011RockstarHindiFeature FilmSound Engineer, Mixing, Additional Programming[32] A.R. Rahman
2009Jai Ho! (You are my Destiny)EnglishSingle AlbumSound Engineer[33] A.R. Rahman
2012Jab Tak Hai JaanHindiFeature FilmSound Engineer[34] A.R. Rahman
2012Classic IncantationsEnglishLive AlbumSound Engineer[35] A.R. Rahman
2011127 HoursEnglishFeature FilmSound Engineer, Mixing, Additional Programming[36] A.R. Rahman
2010Vinnaithaandi VaruvaayaaTamilFeature FilmSound Engineer, Mixing, Additional Programming[37] A.R. Rahman
2008GhajiniHindiFeature FilmAdditional Programming[38] A.R. Rahman
2008YuvvraajHindiFeature FilmSound Engineer, Additional Programming[39] A.R. Rahman
2008Jaane Tu Ya Jaane NaHindiFeature FilmSound Engineer, Additional Programming[40] A.R. Rahman
2008Jodhaa AkbarHindiFeature FilmRecording Engineer[41] A.R. Rahman
2008ConnectionsHindiCompilation Album & Studio AlbumAdditional Programming for Track "Kural"[42] A.R. Rahman

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pallikonda Adrushta Deepak. .
  2. Web site: Gopal. B. Madhu. Vizag youth strikes a high note. https://web.archive.org/web/20100612214809/http://www.hindu.com/2010/06/09/stories/2010060960830600.htm. dead. 12 June 2010. 2 September 2013. The Hindu. 2010.
  3. Grammy Website. "http://www.grammy.com/nominees/search?artist=deepak&field_nominee_work_value=Slumdog&year=All&genre=All". Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  4. GiMA Website (Winners Listing-2012) "Web site: GiMA Awards 2013 | 2012 Film Music Winners . 2015-02-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140826113952/http://www.gima.co.in/2012_film_winners.php . 26 August 2014 . dmy-all . " . Retrieved 4 September 2013
  5. Web site: Mirchi Music Award 2009. www.radiomirchi.com. 2019-02-15.
  6. PepsiCo India Media Release (2007). "http://pepsicoindia.co.in/media/Press-Releases/release_06_29_07.aspx". Retrieved 4 September 2013
  7. Gopal, B. Madhu (2007). "http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/02/10/stories/2007021002650100.htm". Andhra Pradesh. The Hindu. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
  8. Rahmaniac (2009). "http://browse.feedreader.com/c/A_R_Rahman_Exclusive_Blog_Rahmaniac/7758263". Retrieved 4 September 2013
  9. SheerPublishing (2014)."http://www.sheerpublishing.co.za/wouter-kellerman-tops-billboard-new-age-charts/". Retrieved 18 January 2015
  10. Raru (2014)."http://raru.co.za/music/1890967-wouter-kellerman-ricky-kej-winds-of-samsara-cd". Retrieved 18 January 2015
  11. ReviewsNewAge (2014)."http://www.reviewsnewage.com/2014/07/09/winds-of-samsara-conecta-la-india-de-mahatma-gandhi-y-la-sudafrica-de-nelson-mandela/" . Retrieved 18 January 2015
  12. Top40Charts (2014)."http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=101224". Retrieved 18 January 2015
  13. DjPanjabi (2014)."http://djpanjabi.in/detail/aDn-y3-N9N8". Retrieved 18 January 2015
  14. Official Website of P. A. Deepak (2019)."http://padeepak.com/recognition/". Retrieved 23 February 2019
  15. Official Website of P. A. Deepak (2019). "http://padeepak.com/honor/". Retrieved 23 February 2019
  16. Official Website of P. A. Deepak. "http://padeepak.com/personal-life/". Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  17. http://www.arrahman.com Discography-I (2015). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography_details.aspx?id=272". Retrieved 18 January 2015
  18. "http://www.windsofsamsara.com/"
  19. Kalhari Page for Winds of Samsara (2014). "http://www.kalahari.com/Music/Winds-Of-Samsara_p_48969113". Retrieved 18 January 2015
  20. IMDb Page for Lingaa (2014). "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4020624/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm". Retrieved 18 January 2015
  21. IMDb Page for OK Kanmani (2015). "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4271820/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1". Retrieved 09 February 2019
  22. IMDb Page for Gulab Gang (2014). "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2573750/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm". Retrieved 18 January 2015
  23. IMDb Page for Boss (2013). "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2571140/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm". Retrieved 4 September 2013
  24. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Jootha hi Sahi-2010). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-joothahisahi.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  25. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Endhiran-2010). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-tamil-endhiran.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  26. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Dilli6-2009). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-dilli6.html". Retrieved on 5 September 2013
  27. Discography-Raavan-2010 "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-raavan.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  28. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography- Kadal). "Web site: A. R. Rahman :: The Official Website . 2016-06-20 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130325083514/http://www.arrahman.com/discography/kadal.html . 25 March 2013 . dmy-all . ". Retrieved on 4 September 2013
  29. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Blue-2009). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-blue.html" Retrieved 5 September 2013
  30. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Puli-2010). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-telugu-puli.html". Retrieved 4 September 2013
  31. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Ekk Deewana Tha-2012). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-ekkdeewanatha.html". Retrieved 4 September 2013
  32. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Rockstar-2011). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-rockstar.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  33. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Jai Ho! (You are my Destiny)-2009). " http://www.arrahman.com/discography/singles-jaiho_you_are_mydestiny.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  34. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Jab Tak Hai Jaan-2012). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/jabtakhaijaan.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  35. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Classic Incantations-2012). "Web site: A. R. Rahman :: The Official Website . 2013-05-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130519151143/http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-english-classicIncantations.html . 19 May 2013 . dmy-all . ". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  36. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-127 Hours-2011). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-english-127hours.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  37. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa-2010). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-tamil-vinnaithaandivaruvaaya.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  38. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Ghajini-2008). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-ghajini.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  39. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Yuvvraaj-2008). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-yuvvraaj.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  40. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na-2008). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-jaanetuyajaanena.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  41. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Jodhaa Akbar-2008). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/films-hindi-jodhaaakbar.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013
  42. http://www.arrahman.com (Discography-Connections-2008). "http://www.arrahman.com/discography/album-nokiaconnections.html". Retrieved 5 September 2013

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