Harris Jayaraj was born on January 8, 1975 in a place called Kodambakkam near Chennai. A music director by profession he has tremendous command over instruments like percussion, guitar, keyboard and piano. One of the popular music directors of Tamil cinema, Harris has made a mark for himself on the sheer basis of his talent. He was born a Christian Nadar family. Music was in his genes as his father was a film guitarist and later on a famous musician and film composer. Harris’s father wanted to see his son as a famous singer but the prodigy was more interested in composing. He also realized he is more suited for the fascinating challenge of music direction.

His initial studies tool place in Chennai only. His entry into the Tamil music world took place in a slightly different way. He started his work as a keyboardist and he worked with famous A R Rahman. During the initial phase Harris also worked as a musician, drum percussionist and programmed scores for movies. Harris did not hesitate in working for TV advertisements. Soon, his struggle paid off and he was offered to compose music for Minnale. Songs of the movie were liked by the listeners and he started to make his mark in hugely competitive Tamil film industry.

Minnale’s success was followed by many more movies. His other famous movies were, 12B, Kovil, Anniyan, Ghajini, Thotti Jaya, Kaaka Kaaka, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu and Pachaikili Muthucharam etc. he was won several awards and that furthers reaffirms his rising position in Tamil film industry. With the kind of offers he is getting, Harris Jayaraj is sure to achieve many more milestones.