Overview
Vijay Bhaskar is a name borne by several public figures in India, most notably associated with film music and civil administration in the southern states. Among the better-known individuals using this name are Vijaya Bhaskar, the Kannada film music composer, and T. M. Vijay Bhaskar, a senior Indian Administrative Service officer who served as Chief Secretary of Karnataka. The name is common across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where it derives from Sanskrit roots meaning "victorious sun".
Key Bearers of the Name
Vijaya Bhaskar (composer)
Vijaya Bhaskar (1931–2002) was a prominent Indian music director who worked predominantly in Kannada cinema. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he composed scores for a large number of Kannada films, and also contributed to Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam productions. He is remembered for his collaborations with directors such as Puttanna Kanagal, and for melodious compositions in films including Gejje Pooje, Sharapanjara, Belli Moda and Nagarahaavu. He worked closely with playback singers P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki and P. Susheela.
| Vijaya Bhaskar — Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931 |
| Died | 2002 |
| Profession | Film music composer |
| Primary industry | Kannada cinema (Sandalwood) |
| Notable films | Gejje Pooje, Sharapanjara, Belli Moda, Nagarahaavu |
T. M. Vijay Bhaskar (civil servant)
T. M. Vijay Bhaskar is an officer of the Indian Administrative Service from the Karnataka cadre. He served as the Chief Secretary of the Government of Karnataka, the senior-most position in the state's bureaucracy. During his career he held a number of important positions in the state government, including roles related to urban development, finance and rural development.
| T. M. Vijay Bhaskar — Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Service | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
| Cadre | Karnataka |
| Notable post | Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka |
Background and Etymology
The name "Vijay Bhaskar" combines two Sanskrit-origin words: Vijay (victory) and Bhaskar (sun, literally "light-maker"). Variations include Vijaya Bhaskar, Vijayabhaskara and Vijayabhaskar. The name is widely used in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
Significance
The name is associated in popular memory chiefly with the contributions of Vijaya Bhaskar to Kannada film music during its classical golden age of the 1960s and 1970s. In administrative circles, T. M. Vijay Bhaskar's tenure represents continuity in Karnataka's senior bureaucracy during a period of rapid urbanisation in Bengaluru and policy reform in the state.
Related Topics
- Kannada Cinema
- Puttanna Kanagal
- Indian Administrative Service
- Government of Karnataka
- Chief Secretary of Karnataka
- Music of Karnataka
References
- Filmographies and discographies of Kannada cinema covering the 1960s–1990s.
- Official communications of the Government of Karnataka regarding senior IAS appointments.