Harris Jayaraj Age, Wiki and Bio

Harris Jayaraj

Quick Info

ProfessionFilm Composer, Musician, Songwriter
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameHarris Jayaraj
NicknameThe King of Melody

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSri Krishnaswamy Matriculation Higher Secondary School, K K Nagar, Chennai
College/University
  • University of Madras, Chennai
  • Trinity College of Music, London
Graduate1
Grade in Music4

Personal Life

Zodiac SignCapricorn
HometownChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Playing musical instruments
  • Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSuma Jayaraj
Marriage Date18 October 1999

Family

WifeSuma Jayaraj
Children
SonNikhil
DaughterNikitha
Parents
FatherS. M. Jayakumar (Film Guitarist)
MotherName Not Known

Career

Debut
Bhojpuri Music CompositionPyaar ki Whiskey
Tamil Film CompositionMinnale (2001)
Bollywood Film CompositionRehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001)
Telugu Film CompositionVasu (2002)
Awards/Achievements
  • Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu
  • Life Time Achievement Award from Konijeti Rosaiah, the Governor of Tamil Nadu
  • Maestro Award from the Ritz Style Awards 2015

Favourites

Favourite Musician(s)
  • M. S. Viswanathan
  • R.D. Burman
  • A.R. Rahman

Style Quotient

Car CollectionLamborghini

Some Lesser Known Facts

Trained in Carnatic music at age six.
Received Classical Guitar training from Mr. Abdul Sattar.
Scored highest marks in Asia for Grade 4 exam at Trinity College of Music London.
Started career as a Guitarist at age 12.
Composed music for TV commercials, including Coca-Cola.
Awarded Best Music Director - Tamil for film Minnale at Filmfare Awards.
Founded own studio, Studio H, in January 2016.