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G. K. Venkatesh
Sound
Born September 21, 1927 · Hyderabad
Died November 13, 1993
Also known as G.K. Venkatesh · G.K.Venkatesh · GK.Venkatesh
Biography
Gurajada Krishnadas Venkatesh (GKV) (21 September 1927 – 13 November 1993) was a prominent composer of film music in Kannada cinema during the 1960s, 1970s and until the late-1980s. He also composed music for Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu movies. He produced numerous master pieces of Kannada film music. He also brought in Western background score into Kannada films and scored music for all Bond movies of Dr.Raj in the 1960s to 1970s.
