Goodly Rath, also spelled Goodli, is an Indian film composer, musician, and singer. His range of work includes playback singing, vocal arrangements, musical arrangements, background scores, music programming, production. His unique style and musical enthusiasm has attracted various collaborations with many leading producers.

Early life

He was born in

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in 1973. He was born to a family of musicians. His mother, Pravabati Rath was a state-level singer. His mother holds a gold medal in singing. His maternal grandfather is Khetramohan Kar, who was a renowned

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player. Rath has four elder brothers and a sister. He completed his high school in Buxi Jagabandhu English Medium School and his bachelor's degree from Buxi Jagabandhu College,

. From his early childhood he was very interested in music and showed a keen interest towards playing different musical instruments. Rath and his four elder brothers formed a band, The Brothers, when he was very young. One of his brothers, Kabuli Rath, is a musician with AR Rahman. G Rath with Instruments

Professional life

He is known for his work in Oriya films like ''Aaa Re Saathi Aa'', ''Anjali'', ''Loafer'', ''143 - I Love You'', ''I Most Wanted'', and ''Chocolate''. He is particularly known for revolutionizing the Oriya music industry. He is known to write and sing his songs sometimes. His major contribution was to renovate the music industry by bringing in Western music to the movies. He is one of the judges for the famous TV program ''Voice of

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'' for the TV channel Tarang. He was associated with Sarthak TV's Singing Super Star as a Judge. Currently he chairs as Maha Guru in "Zee Sarthak" TV's SaReGaMaPa Singing Reality Show.

Personal life

He lives in

. He married his school time sweetheart Mili Rath in 2000. His daughter, Priyanka Rath, has also started acting as a child actor.

Filmography

* ''Idiot: I Do Ishq Only Tumse'' (2012) * ''Chocolate'' (2011) * ''143 - I Love You'' (2011) * ''Family No.1'' (2011) * ''Loafer'' (2011) * ''Most Wanted'' (2011) * ''Anjali'' (2010) * ''Chup Kie Asuchi...'' (2009) * ''Aaa Re Saathi Aa'' (2009) * Tiger (2016) * Sweet Heart (2016) * Tu kahibu Na Mun (2016)

References

External links

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Best Of Goodly Rath-Music
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