Devi Sri Prasad

Devi Sri Prasad
Background information
Also known as
  • DSP
  • Rockstar
Born (1979-08-02) 2 August 1979
Vedurupaka, Andhra Pradesh, India
Genres
Occupations
  • Music composer
  • singer
  • lyricist
  • performer
  • television presenter
  • record producer
  • dance choreographer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboard
  • shehnai
  • piano
  • mandolin
  • harmonium
  • drums
  • guitar
  • violin
Years active1997–present
Labels

Gandham Sriprasad (2 August 1979), known as Devi Sri Prasad or more commonly by his initials DSP, is an Indian music composer, singer, and lyricist primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, along with Tamil cinema. He has received numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, a Nandi Award, ten Filmfare Awards, seven SIIMA Awards, and five CineMAA Awards.

Over his 25-year career, Devi Sri Prasad has worked on more than 100 films. He began his music career in 1997 by contributing to the studio album Dance Party. Prasad made his debut as a film composer at the age of 19 with the 1999 Telugu film Devi. His breakthrough in Telugu cinema came with the soundtrack of Anandam in 2001.