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.

About

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.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • TamilFluent
  • TeluguAdvanced
  • HindiAdvanced
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience

Film Music Composer · Independent / FreelanceJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

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.

Music Composer / Film Composer · Maanagaram (Tamil feature film)Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 · 1 yr

Feature film music; nominated for Best Background Score at the Vijaya Awards

Education

Grade 5 Keyboard · Trinity College London2030 – 2026
Grade 5 Keyboard · Trinity College London2030 – 2026
Keyboard / Piano specialization: Orchestration, Electronic Scoring, Live Recording · Trinity School of Music2030 – 2026
Grade 5 Keyboard · Trinity College London / Trinity School of Music2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Grade 5 Keyboard2030 – 2026
Grade 5 Keyboard (Trinity College London)2030 – 2026
Best Background Score nomination - Vijaya Awards (Maanagaram)2030 – 2026
Best Original Soundtrack - Nexa Streaming Awards (Rathasaatchi)2030 – 2026

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