Sandeep Chowta, born in 1967 or 1968 in Buduburam, Ghana, is an Indian music director, composer, and producer. Raised in Nigeria, he relocated to Bangalore, India, in his youth. He established his career in film score composition in the late 1990s, composing soundtracks for Telugu and Hindi films including Ninne Pelladata in 1996, Satya in 1998, Prema Katha in 1999, Jungle in 2000, and Dum in 2003. In 2003, he produced the short documentary Dead End, addressing substance abuse awareness. Chowta released his solo studio album Now That's Sandeep Chowta, alongside the jazz album Matters of the Heart. In 2004, he joined the world and new-age music collective AO Music as a core member and contributing producer, participating in albums including Twirl in 2009, ...and Love Rages On! in 2011, and Hokulea in 2013. He has also served as the head of Columbia Records in India and provided vocals on studio album tracks including “Mitti” and “Viva”.
