I work across orchestral, electronic, and hybrid formats — adapting the sound to the story, not the other way around. My feature debut Maanagaram (Dir. Lokesh Kanagaraj, 2017) was nominated for Best Background Score at the Vijaya Awards. My score for Rathasaatchi won Best Original Soundtrack at the Nexa Streaming Awards. I am currently scoring Sethura Jan IPS, Prabhu Deva's debut series on Sony LIV.

Javed Riaz

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I work across orchestral, electronic, and hybrid formats — adapting the sound to the story, not the other way around. My feature debut Maanagaram (Dir. Lokesh Kanagaraj, 2017) was nominated for Best Background Score at the Vijaya Awards. My score for Rathasaatchi won Best Original Soundtrack at the Nexa Streaming Awards. I am currently scoring Sethura Jan IPS, Prabhu Deva's debut series on Sony LIV.

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I work across orchestral, electronic, and hybrid formats — adapting the sound to the story, not the other way around.

My feature debut Maanagaram (Dir. Lokesh Kanagaraj, 2017) was nominated for Best Background Score at the Vijaya Awards. My score for Rathasaatchi won Best Original Soundtrack at the Nexa Streaming Awards. I am currently scoring Sethura Jan IPS, Prabhu Deva’s debut series on Sony LIV.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Tamil
Fluent
Telugu
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Composer / Film Composer at Maanagaram (Tamil feature film)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Feature film music; nominated for Best Background Score at the Vijaya Awards
Film Music Composer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - Present
Composed and produced original scores for Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema; notable credits include Maanagaram (2017, Dir. Lokesh Kanagaraj) nominated for Best Background Score at the Vijaya Awards; Rathasaatchi won Best Original Soundtrack at the Nexa Streaming Awards; currently scoring Sethura Jan IPS, Prabhu Deva's debut series on Sony LIV; works across orchestral, electronic, and hybrid formats, collaborating with live musicians and orchestras to tailor music to narrative.

Education

Grade 5 Keyboard at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Grade 5 Keyboard at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Keyboard / Piano specialization: Orchestration, Electronic Scoring, Live Recording at Trinity School of Music
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Grade 5 Keyboard at Trinity College London / Trinity School of Music
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Qualifications

Grade 5 Keyboard
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Grade 5 Keyboard (Trinity College London)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Best Background Score nomination - Vijaya Awards (Maanagaram)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Best Original Soundtrack - Nexa Streaming Awards (Rathasaatchi)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services