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Adarsh Iyengar | |
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 Iyengar at the Texas Kannada Short film Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 13 September 1987 Shivamogga, Karnataka, India |
| Genres | Film, Soundtrack, World music,Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Film Producer, Singer, Content creator |
| Instrument | Vocals (playback singing) |
| Works | Timmana Mottegalu |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Website | adarshiyengar |
Adarsh Iyengar (born 13 September 1987).[1] is an Indian Film producer and Singer. Originally from Shimoga (Shivamogga), Karnataka, he is currently based in the United States.[2][3] He is known for his independent Kannada-language singles, music videos on social and cultural themes,[4] and his debut production of the feature film Timmana Mottegalu (2025).[5]
Early life
[edit]Adarsh Iyengar was born on 13 September 1987[1] in Shimoga, Karnataka, to Rangarajan Krishnaswamy and Gayathri Rangarajan. He learned Daasarapadagalu and Bhavageethe from his mother and began participating in local music competitions in his hometown and across Karnataka during his childhood. He is also a distant relative of Doreswamy Iyengar, a noted figure in modern Indian Carnatic music.
Career
[edit]Independent artist
[edit]Moving to the United States, Iyengar performed at the AKKA convention in Atlantic City and at events organized by various Kannada cultural associations. Between 2016 and 2018, he served as the cultural director of the Richmond Kannada Sangha, and later became the cultural secretary of the NWA Kannada Sangha in Bentonville, Arkansas.[6]
Since 2020, Iyengar has released independent Kannada-language music singles, including My Friend[7], Jaya He, Forever[8], Hope[9], Quit[10], Padave[11] and Belake[12]
Film producer
[edit]Adarsh made his debut as a film producer with the Kannada feature Timmana Mottegalu, which released in June 2025, and also contributed as a playback singer with the male version of the song Edeya Dani. He collaborated on the project with director Rakshith Thirthahalli, composer Hemanth Jois[5]
Discography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | My Friend | Independent Music Video |
| 2022 | Jaya He | |
| Forever | ||
| Hope | ||
| Quit | ||
| 2024 | Belake | Independent Music Video |
| 2025 | Padave | |
| Edeya Dani | Timmana Mottegalu (Playback Debut) |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Glitch | Shortfilm |
| Aaru Esetagalu | ||
| 2025 | Timmana Mottegalu[13] | Film |
Awards
[edit]- Proud Indian Award, 2021.[4][5]
- Timmana Mottegalu received a Special Jury Mention at the 14th Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival and was selected for the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Adarsh Iyengar Is Becoming The Face Of Carnatic Music In The West, Read More". NetNewsLedger. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Say no to drugs - Bangalore Mirror". bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Adarsh Iyengar is the driving force behind the rising popularity of Carnatic music". IWM Buzz. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ a b "Forever: The third single from Adarsh Iyengar depicts college love". The New Indian Express. 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ a b c Sharadhaa, A. (2025-06-24). "Adarsh Iyengar: Being away from India hasn't been a barrier". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Adarsh Iyengar". adarshiyengar.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Friendship Day 2022: Dedicate These Kannada Songs to Your Bestie | Watch Videos". News18. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Not every college story has a happy ending; my song depicts this: Adarsh Iyengar". The Times of India. 2022-07-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Hope Hits the Right Notes". newstrailindia.com. 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Say no to drugs - Bangalore Mirror". bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ "Padave captivates the nativity of Malnad region". The Times of India. 2025-06-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Monalisa, Monika (2024-05-08). "Adarsh Iyengar's 'Belake' number on Bengaluru water crisis". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ a b "Adarsh Iyengar's harmonious journey: From music to cinema with Timmana Mottegalu". The Times of India. 2025-06-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
External links
[edit]- Adarsh Iyengar at IMDb
- Adarsh Iyengar Offcial Website