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![SD Burman - Sun Mere Bandhu Re - Sujata [1959]](http://web.archive.org./web/20121015061607im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/At-AEaBGOjQ/0.jpg "\"Sujata\" [1959] is an Indian Hindi film directed by Bimal Roy. Starring Nutan, Sunil Dutt, Shashikala, Lalita Pawar, Tarun Bose, Master Sohni, Baby Farida and Baby Shobha. Music is by Sachin Dev Burman. Lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The film explored the situation of caste in India. It was entered into the 1960 Cannes Film Festival. Filmfare Awards; * Filmfare Best Actress Award - Nutan * Filmfare Best Director Award - Bimal Roy * Filmfare Best Movie Award - Bimal Roy * Filmfare Best Story Award - Subodh Ghosh.................. Kumar Shri Sachin Dev Burman ( October 1, 1906 - October 31, 1975), also credited as Burman da, Kumar Sachindra Dev Barman, Sachin karta or SD Burman, was one of the most famous music composers for Hindi movies and a Bengali singer and composer. His son Rahul Dev Burman also achieved great success as a Bollywood music director in his own right. SD Burman composed music for 100 movies, including Bengali films. SD Burman's compositions have been mainly sung to a large extent by the likes of Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi, Geeta Dutt (wife of Guru Dutt and a playback singer herself), Manna Dey,Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle and Shamshad Begum. Mukesh and Talat Mahmood have also sung songs composed by him. He also sang about 20 film songs (inclusive of Bengali films) for which he composed music though he may not have been the music director of the films. SD Burman was born on October 1, 1906, in Comilla, Undivided exclusive India, now in Bangladesh, to <b>...</b>")
![Kali Badariyan Cha Gayi [1948] Sachin Dev Burman & Meera Dutta Roy](http://web.archive.org./web/20121015061607im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/47oyYbQj9UY/0.jpg "An early duet from husband & wife, a rare non-film song directly from the ageless all rounder bollywood legends.")
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Filmistan was a film production company of Indian film industry from Goregaon, Mumbai. It is located very near Patkar College on SV road.Many students have claimed to see superstars in the studio.Patkar College's reputation has increased due to this studio. It was founded in 1943-44 by producer Shashadhar Mukherjee, who came out of Bombay Talkies after director Himansu Rai's death. Mukherjee brought talents like actor Ashok Kumar and director Gyan Mukherjee along with him. Filmistan produced a number of successful hit movies in 1940s and 1950s.
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Maharashtra (Marathi: , ) is a state located in West India. The word Maharashtra comes from the words Maha meaning Great and Rashtra meaning Nation, thus rendering the name Maharashtra (Great Nation). It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India. It is the richest state in India, contributing to 15% of the country's industrial output and 13.2% of its GDP in year 2005-06.
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Mumbai (; , ', ), previously known as Bombay' (), is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the second most populous city in the world, with a population of approximately 14 million. The official language of Mumbai is Marathi. But many other languages are also widely used, particularly the Mumbaiian Hindi''. Along with the neighbouring urban areas, including the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. As of 2009, Mumbai was named an Alpha world city. Mumbai is also the richest city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South or Central Asia.
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Asha Bhosle () (born September 8, 1933) is an Indian singer. She is one of the best-known and most highly regarded Hindi playback singers in India, although she has a much wider repertoire. Her career started in 1943 and has spanned over six decades. She has done playback singing for over 1000 Bollywood movies, and among other activities she has recorded many private albums and has participated in numerous concerts in India and abroad. Bhosle is the sister of playback singer Lata Mangeshkar.
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Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar () was an Indian film actor. Born Kumudlal Kunjilal Ganguly () in Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency he attained iconic status in Indian cinema. He broke from the theatrical style then common in Indian film towards a more naturalistic method. Given his versatility and proven brilliance over five decades, he is considered by many to be the finest ever Indian actor.
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Bappi Lahiri or Alokesh Lahiri () born 27 November in 1952, is a music director in the Hindi (or Bollywood) film industry. He pioneered the use of disco music in Indian cinema, and also sang some of his own compositions. He was popular in the 1980s with films like Disco Dancer, Namak Halaal and Sharaabi among others. He is very fond of jewelry and is usually found wearing gold ornaments and black glasses with a combination of a tracksuit.
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Bimal Roy () (12 July 1909–7 January 1966) was one of the most acclaimed Hindi film directors of all time. He is particularly noted for his realistic and socialistic films like Do Bigha Zamin, Parineeta, Biraj Bahu, Madhumati, Sujata, and Bandini, making him an important director of Hindi cinema. He has won a number of awards throughout his career, including eleven Filmfare Awards, a National Film Award, and the International Prize of the Cannes Film Festival.
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Gurdas Maan (, ) is an Indian singer, songwriter, choreographer, and actor. He was born on 4 January 1957 in Giddarbaha, Muktsar, Punjab, India. He gained national attention in India in 1980 with the song Dil Da Mamla Hai. Since then he has gone on to record over 27 albums and has written over 200 songs.
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Hamsalekha (alias Govindaraju Gangaraju real name) () is a Music Director and lyricist in the Kannada film industry. He also wrote story, screenplays and dialogues for the movie.He has composed music for over 300 feature films and written lyrics for 300 odd feature films. He stormed Kannada music industry with his catchy tunes and racy lyrics through the movie Premaloka[1987]. His mother tongue is Kannada and his native place is Mysore.
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Ilaiyaraaja () (born Gnanadesikan on 2 June 1943) is an Indian Tamil film composer, singer, and lyricist. Regarded as the greatest film-music composer of India, he has composed over 4500 songs and provided film scores for more than 900 Indian films in various languages in a career spanning more than 30 years, particularly being acclaimed for his background scoring for Indian films. His songs and background music for the films played a very crucial role in the film's success .
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Ismail Darbar is a composer of music for Indian films also known as an Indian film music director.
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Jaidev (3 August 1919-6 January 1987) (Jaidev Verma), was a music composer in Bollywood films, most known for his work in films: Hum Dono (1961), Reshma Aur Shera (1972), Prem Parbat (1973) and Gharonda (1977).
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Jatin-Lalit are a Bollywood film composer duo consisting of Jatin Pandit and his younger brother Lalit. They have written the scores for films such as Khiladi, Khamoshi, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Fanaa.
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Johnson (composer)
Johnson is a two time National Award winning Indian composer of film scores who has given music to some of the most important motion pictures of Malayalam cinema. He is noted for his lyrical and expressive melodies together with simple but rich tonal compositions of thematic music.
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Krishna Chandra De () (1893-1962) better known as K.C. Dey, was a Bengali actor, singer and music composer and teacher born in Calcutta (now Kolkata). He was S.D. Burman's first musical teacher and mentor. He worked for New Theatres in Kolkata until 1940. He is best remembered for his Kirtan songs.
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K. J. Yesudas
Kattassery Joseph Yesudas () , (born 10 January 1940) is an Indian classical musician and a playback singer. He has won the National Award for the best male playback singer seven times, the most by any singer and the State Award for the best playback singer more than thirty times by the Government of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. Yesudas sings Indian classical music, devotional and popular songs. He has recorded more than 55,000 songs in many languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, Oriya, Marathi, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tulu, Malay, Russian, Arabic, Latin and English through his long career spanning Five Decades. He has been singing for most Indian languages except Assamese, Konkani and Kashmiri. He also composed number of Malayalam Film songs in 70's and 80's. He is fondly called 'Gana Gandharvan' (The Celestial Singer).
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K. V. Mahadevan
Krishnankoil Venkatachalam Mahadevan (aka Mama) was a South Indian music composer.
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Kalyanji Anandji
Kalyanji Anandji is a name used by Indian composer duo known for its work on Hindi film soundtracks, particularly action potboilers in the 1970s. The name comes from first names of the two Gujarati brothers that formed the duo, Kalyanji Virji Shah and Anandji Virji Shah. Some of their best known works are Don, Saraswatichandra, Qurbani and Safar and won the 1975 Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, for Kora Kagaz.
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Kazi Nazrul Islam
:For details about his philosophical works, see the .
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Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar (, ; 4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987) was an Indian film playback singers and an actor who also worked as lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter. Kishore Kumar sang in many Indian languages including Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya.
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Lalgudi Jayaraman
Lalgudi Jayarama Iyer () (born September 17, 1930, India) is a well-known Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer.
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Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar (; born September 28, 1929) is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India. Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Bollywood movies and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages and foreign languages, but primarily in Hindi. She is the elder sister of Asha Bhosle and brother Hridayanath Mangeshkar and sisters Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Mangeshkar. She is the second vocalist ever to have received the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
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M. Balamuralikrishna
Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna () (born July 6, 1930) is a Carnatic vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and a playback singer. He is also acclaimed as a poet, composer and respected for his knowledge of Carnatic Music.
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M. G. Sreekumar
M.G. Sreekumar is a two time National Award winning Indian playback singer and music director who works for Malayalam films. With over 25 years in the business, he is considered one of the most talented playback singers. He is especially known for matching voice with Malayalam actor Mohanlal. He has sang in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi. He sang duets with K. J. Yesudas, Lata Mangeshkar, K. S. Chithra, Asha Bhonsle, Janaki, Anuradha Paudwal, Kavita Krishnamoorthy, P. Jayachandran, P. Susheela, and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. He has the credit of singing most number of fast numbers in South India. He is the youngest brother of music director late M. G. Radhakrishnan and singer Omanakutty.He is considered to be the most talented male singer after Padmabhushan Dr. K. J. Yesudas in the malayalam film industry.He is a thoroughly classically trained singer.His sound is still considered to be of the youth.He is having a special talent of singing the tongue twister lyrics!!!He owns a musical company KMG Musics.
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M. M. Keeravani
Maragatha Mani Keeravaani alias M. M. Kreem is a National Film Award winning music composer in India, who works in Hindi cinema, Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema and Malayalam cinema.
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Najma Akhtar
Najma Akhtar born in the UK, also known as Najma, is an English singer of South Asian ancestry. She was born in Chelmsford, England.
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Naresh Iyer
Naresh Iyer (born 3 January 1981) is a playback singer from Mumbai, India. Naresh Iyer has rendered film songs in several Indian languages and has several chart hits to his credit. His rendition of "Roobaroo" from the movie Rang De Basanti composed by A. R. Rahman topped the music charts for many weeks in 2006 and won his the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer. He also won the Filmfare award in the R.D. Burman Musical Talent category. He is one of the few playback singers to have won both a Filmfare Award and a National Award in his professional debut singing year.
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Ousephachan is a National Award, Filmfare Award and Kerala State Film Award-winning Indian music director who sets scores for Malayalam films. He is one of the most sought after musicians in the Malayalam film industry.
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P. Unni Krishnan
:For the malayalam actor, see Oduvil Unnikrishnan
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Pahari Sanyal
Pahari Sanyal, () (22 February 1906–10 February 1974) born Nagendranath Sanyal, was a stalwart Bengali character actor whose status was as towering as that of others such as Chhabi Biswas and Kamal Mitra. Sanyal acted in many famous Bengali films Like "Harano Sur", "Bhanu Goyenda Jahar Assistant", "Shilpi" etc. Besides being an adept character actor, Sanyal gave a superlative performance in his portrayal of iconoclastic Bengali reformer Vidyasagar. He played a small but meaty role of an ornithologist in Ray's timeless classic Kanchenjungha. He was seen in some of the acclaimed Hindi films such as Raj Kapoor starrer Jagte Raho and English films such as Merchant-Ivory venture, The Householder.
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Ravindra Jain
Ravindra Jain (born 28 February 1944) is an Indian music composer and lyricist. He won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award in 1985.
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Rupam Islam
Rupam Islam (born 25 January 1974) is the lead singer of the band Fossils.
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Sachin Dev Burman
Kumar Shri Sachin Dev Burman (; 1 October 1906 - 31 October 1975), also credited as Burman da, Kumar Sachindra Dev Barman, Sachin karta or S. D. Burman, was one of the most famous music composers for Hindi movies and a Bengali singer and composer. His son Rahul Dev Burman also achieved great success as a Bollywood music director in his own right. S D Burman composed music for 100 movies, including Bengali films.
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Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar ( ; born 24 April 1973) is an Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is the leading run-scorer and century maker in Test and One Day International cricket. He is the only player to score a double century in the history of ODI cricket. In 2002, just 12 years into his career, Wisden ranked him the second greatest Test batsman of all time, behind Donald Bradman, and the second greatest one-day-international (ODI) batsman of all time, behind Viv Richards. In September 2007, the Australian leg spinner Shane Warne rated Tendulkar as the greatest player he has played with or against. Tendulkar was the only player of the current generation to be included in ''Bradman's Eleven. He is sometimes referred to as Little Master or Master Blaster''.
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Salil Chowdhury
Salil Chowdhury (, , ) was a famous Indian Music composer. He mainly composed for Bengali, Bollywood and Malayalam films. He was also a poet and a playwright. He is affectionately called 'Salilda' by all his admirers.
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Sanjeev Abhyankar
Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar (born October 5, 1969) is a Hindustani classical music vocalist of the Mewati Gharana .
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Shamshad Begum
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Shankar Mahadevan
Shankar Mahadevan is an Indian and a multiple National Film Award-winning music composer and singer. An accomplished musician in Bollywood and Tamil cinema, he is a part of the Shankar Ehsaan Loy trio team that provides music to Bollywood films. He is known for his wide vocal range and is considered one of the best present-day Indian singers.
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Shimoga Subbanna
Shimoga Subbanna (; born as G. Subramanya on December 14, 1938) is a Sugama Sangeetha singer and playback singer in Kannada language. Subbanna is one of the most talented and prominent singer in Karnataka. He received a national award for singing for the song Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta in the film Kaadu Kudure. He is the first Kannadiga to win National Award for playback singing.. Apart from being a creative artist he is also an established advocate and a notary.
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Society
A society or a human society is (1) a group of people related to each other through persistent relations such as social status, roles and social networks. (2) A large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Human societies are characterized by patterns of relationships between individuals sharing a distinctive culture and institutions. Without an article, the term refers either to the entirety of humanity or a contextually specific subset of people.
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Burman, Sachin Dev Filmography
- Tyaag (1977)
- Barood (1976)
- Arjun Pandit (1976)
- Deewaangee (1976)
- Mili (1975)
- Chupke Chupke (1975)
- Prem Nagar (1974)
- Us-Paar (1974)
- Sagina (1974)
- Chhupa Rustam (1973)
- Jugnu (1973)
- Abhimaan (1973)
- Phagun (1973)
- Zindagi Zindagi (1972)
- Anuraag (1972)
- Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972)
- Tere Mere Sapne (1971)
- Gambler (1971)
- Sharmeelee (1971)
- Naya Zamana (1971)
- Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)
- Prem Pujari (1970)
- Talash (1969)
- Jyoti (1969)
- Aradhana (1969)
- Jewel Thief (1967)
- Guide (1965)
- Teen Devian (1965)
- Kaise Kahoon (1964)
- Ziddi (1964)
- Benazir (1964)
- Bandini (1963)
- Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (1963)
- Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)
- Naughty Boy (1962)
- Dr. Vidya (1962)
- Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962)
- Ek Ke Baad Ek (1960)
- Miya Bibi Razi (1960)
- Bombai Ka Babu (1960)
- Sujata (1960)
- Kala Bazar (1960)
- Manzil (1960)
- Bewaqoof (1960)
- Insan Jaag Utha (1959)
- Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)
- Kalapani (1958)
- Lajwanti (1958)
- Solva Saal (1958)
- Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
- Paying Guest (1957)
- Pyaasa (1957)
- Nau Do Gyarah (1957)
- Funtoosh (1956)
- Munimji (1955)
- Society (1955)
- House No. 44 (1955)
- Devdas (1955)
- Char Paise (1955)
- Radha Krishna (1954)
- Taxi Driver (1954)
- Armaan (1953)
- Shahenshah (1953)
- Jeewan Jyoti (1953)
- Lal Kunwar (1952)
- Jaal (1952)
- Baazi (1951)
- Sazaa (1951)
- Naujawan (1951)
- Bahar (1951)
- Buzdil (1951)
- Mashaal (1950)
- Afsar (1950)
- Pyaar (1950)
- Shabnam (1949)
- Vidya (1948)
- Do Bhai (1947)
- Chittor Vijay (1947)
- Dil-Ki-Rani (Sweet-Heart) (1947)
- Kalankini (1945)
- Chhadmabeshi (1944)
- Milan (1942)
- Avayer Biye (1942)
- Jakher Dhan (1939)
- Rajgee (1937)
RELEASE
ALBUMS
- Matlab Jo Samjhe
- Ek Dushman Pe Pyar Aya Hai
- Tu Shaitano Ka Sardar Hai
- Title Music
- Samandar Samandar
- I Love You, You Love Me
- Matlab Jo Samjhe
- Theme Music
- Chhupe Rustam Hain
- Jo Main Hota
- Bolo Kya Ham Ko Doge
- Dheere Se Jana
- Suno Suno Suno
- Jaloon Main Jale Mera Dil
- Main Hoon Chhui Mui
- Hey Maine Kasam Li
- Mera Sajan Phool Kamal Ka
- Jaise Radha Ne Mala Japi
- Ta Thai Tat Thai
- Jeevan Ki Bagia
- Phur Udchala
- Mera Antar Ik Mandir
- Suno Re Suno
- Title Music
- Churi Nahin Ye Mera Dil
- Gambler's Dilemma
- Mera Man Tera Pyasa
- Gambler as Trumpeter
- Kaisa Hai Mera Dil
- Gambler's New Year Party
- Dil Aaj Shair Hai
- Gambler Faces Another Problem
- Apne Honton Ki Bansi
- Gambler in Danger
- Roop Tera Mastana
- Gun Guna Rahe Hain Bhanvre
- Mere Sapnon Ki Rani
- Baghon Mein Bahar Hai
- Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera
- Chanda Hai Tu Mera Suraj Hai Tu
- Saphal Hogi Teri Aradhana
- Diwana Mastana Hua Dil
- Dekhne Mein Bhola Hai
- Pawan Chale To
- Tak Dhoom Tak Dhoom Baje
- Chal Ri Sajni Ab Kya Soche
- Saathi Na Koi Manzil
- Aise Mein Kachhu Kaha Nahin Jaye
- Aan Milo Shyam Sanwre
- O Albele Panchhi
- O Jane Wale Ruk Ja
- Sajan Ki Ho Gayi Gori
- Ab Aage Teri Marzi
- Jise Tu Kabool Kar Le
- Kisko Khabar Thi Kisko Yakeen Tha
- Manzil Ki Chah Mein
- Mitwa Lagi Re Yeh Kaisi
- Woh Na Aayenge Palat Ke
- Aag Lagi Bangale Mein
- Chup Hai Dharti
- Dekh Idhar O Jadugar
- Dum Hai Baqi To Gum Nahi
- Oonche Sur Mein Gaye Ja
- Peechhe Peechhe Akar
- Phaili Hui Hain Sapnon Ki
- Teri Duniya Mein Jeene Se
- Title Music
- Gaata Rahe Mera Dil
- Piya Tose Naina Lage Re
- Dil Dhal Jaye
- Aaj Phir Jeene Ki
- Tere Mere Sapne
- Saiyan Beimann
- Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya
- Wahan Kaun Hai Tera
- Honthon Mein Aisi Baat
- Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara
- Dil Pukare
- Raat Akeli Hai
- Aasman Ke Neeche
- Rulake Gaya Sapna Mera
- Baithe Hain Kya Usike Paas
- Dance Music
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Died: ['1975-10-31']
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SD Burman - Sun Mere Bandhu Re - Sujata [1959]
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:46
- Published: 10 Nov 2010
- Updated: 14 Oct 2012
"Sujata" [1959] is an Indian Hindi film directed by Bimal Roy. Starring Nutan, Sunil Dutt, Shashikala, Lalita Pawar, Tarun Bose, Master Sohni, Baby Farida and Baby Shobha. Music is by Sachin Dev Burman. Lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The film explored the situation of caste in India. It was entered into the 1960 Cannes Film Festival. Filmfare Awards; * Filmfare Best Actress Award - Nutan * Filmfare Best Director Award - Bimal Roy * Filmfare Best Movie Award - Bimal Roy * Filmfare Best Story Award - Subodh Ghosh.................. Kumar Shri Sachin Dev Burman ( October 1, 1906 - October 31, 1975), also credited as Burman da, Kumar Sachindra Dev Barman, Sachin karta or SD Burman, was one of the most famous music composers for Hindi movies and a Bengali singer and composer. His son Rahul Dev Burman also achieved great success as a Bollywood music director in his own right. SD Burman composed music for 100 movies, including Bengali films. SD Burman's compositions have been mainly sung to a large extent by the likes of Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi, Geeta Dutt (wife of Guru Dutt and a playback singer herself), Manna Dey,Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle and Shamshad Begum. Mukesh and Talat Mahmood have also sung songs composed by him. He also sang about 20 film songs (inclusive of Bengali films) for which he composed music though he may not have been the music director of the films. SD Burman was born on October 1, 1906, in Comilla, Undivided exclusive India, now in Bangladesh, to <b>...</b>
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Mono Dilo Na Bandhu. Sachin Dev Burman ..Eki Sure Dui Gaan bengali and hindi
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- Duration: 9:05
- Published: 21 Apr 2011
- Updated: 10 Oct 2012
Song :Mono Dilo Na Bandhu. ..Eki Sure Dui Gaan bengali and hindi Singer : Sachin Dev Burman Music Director : Sachin Dev Burman, Lyricist : Roby Guha Mazumdar] Taken from:Eki Sure Dui Gaan Vol 1. Saregama Lyrics :- মনো দিল না বধু মনো নিল যে শুধু আমি কি নিয়ে থাকি মহুয়া মাতাই ঢোলক দোলে পলাশের নোলক বাঁধে কেউ বাহুরও রাখি আমি কি নিয়ে থাকি মনো দিল না বধু হিয়া তোর অবুঝ টিয়া খোঁজে কোন সবুজ প্রিয়া দিতে চাস আমায় ফাঁকি আমি কি নিয়ে থাকি মনো দিল না বধু মনো নিল যে শুধু আমি কি নিয়ে থাকি। Category:
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Banshi Shune Ar Kaj Nai Sachin Dev Burman
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:14
- Published: 21 Jul 2011
- Updated: 22 Sep 2012
Nitol Paye Rinik Jhinik Payel Khani Baje -SDBurman
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:41
- Published: 12 May 2010
- Updated: 11 Aug 2012
Sachin Dev Burman's Bangla song with Kali Tandav (Rage Dance).
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SD Burman Biography - 2
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:39
- Published: 01 Oct 2008
- Updated: 01 Oct 2012
A video tribute to Sachinda
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SD Burman Biography -1
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 6:40
- Published: 01 Oct 2008
- Updated: 01 Oct 2012
A video tribute to Sachin Dev Burman
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Tumi Asechile porshu by Sachin Dev Burman
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:19
- Published: 04 Jan 2012
- Updated: 23 Aug 2012
Tumi Asechile porshu by Sachin Dev Burman
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O Re Maajhi O Re Maajhi_ SD Burman in Bandini
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:51
- Published: 19 Jan 2009
- Updated: 13 Oct 2012
Movie: Bandini (1963) Produced & Directed by: Bimal Roy Screenplay: Nabendu Ghosh Cast: Nutan, Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra Lyrics: Shailendra Music: Sachin Dev Burman Singer: Sachin Dev Burman Filmfare Awards: Best Movie; Best Director - Bimal Roy; Best Actress - Nutan; Best Sound - D Billimoria; Best Story - Jarasandha; Best Cinematographer -Kamal Bose.
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Barne Gandhe Chhande (English Translation) By Meera and Sachin Dev Burman (Hindi Phoolon Ke Rang)
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- Duration: 3:10
- Published: 16 Sep 2011
- Updated: 23 Aug 2012
Barne Gandhe Chhande Geetite(English Translation) By Meera and Sachin Dev Burman Bengali Version of Hindi Phoolon Ke Rang Se Dil Ki Kalam Se From Film Prem Pujari
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Ghoom Bhulechi (Hum Bekhudi Mein in Hindi) - SD Burman- English Translation
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- Duration: 3:10
- Published: 23 Aug 2010
- Updated: 20 Sep 2012
Ghoom Bhulechi (Hum Bekhudi Mein in Hindi) - Singer & Composer Sachin Dev Burman- Lyric Gouriprasanna Mazumdar - English Translation on Screen
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tak doom tak doom bajai bangladesher dhol- Sachin Dev Burman.flv
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:03
- Published: 03 Dec 2009
- Updated: 12 Oct 2012
Kali Badariyan Cha Gayi [1948] Sachin Dev Burman & Meera Dutta Roy
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- Duration: 2:57
- Published: 29 Oct 2010
- Updated: 20 Jun 2012
An early duet from husband & wife, a rare non-film song directly from the ageless all rounder bollywood legends.
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Kala Pani - Achcha Jee Main Haari - Mohd Rafi - Asha Bhonsle
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- Duration: 3:36
- Published: 17 Feb 2009
- Updated: 14 Oct 2012
Movie : Kala Pani Music Director : Sachin Dev Burman Singer : Mohd Rafi, Asha Bhonsle Director : Raj Khosla Enjoy this super hit song from the 1989 movie Kala Pani starring Dev Anand, Madhubala, Nalini Jaya=want Subscribe and get regular updates on newly uploaded songs www.youtube.com To watch more Superhit Bollywood Old & New Songs click here www.youtube.com Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com
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Guide - Wahan Kaun Hai Tera Musafir - SDBurman
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- Duration: 4:37
- Published: 01 Apr 2009
- Updated: 13 Oct 2012
Movie: Guide Music Director: SD Burman Singers: SD Burman Director: Vijay Anand Enjoy this super hit song from the 1965 movie Guide starring Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Leela Chitnis, Kishore Sahu, Anwar Hussain and Jagirdar. Subscribe and get regular updates on newly uploaded songs www.youtube.com To watch more Superhit Bollywood Old & New Songs click here www.youtube.com Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com
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Tribute to SD Burman Part - 5A Speaker Majrooh Sultanpuri
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- Duration: 5:47
- Published: 16 Oct 2009
- Updated: 09 Oct 2012
Tribute to SD Burman Part - 5A Speaker Majrooh Sultanpuri
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Dur Kon Parabase Sachin Dev Burman
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- Duration: 3:06
- Published: 21 Jul 2011
- Updated: 21 Jul 2011
All Songs Of Guide - SD Burman - Lata Mangeshkar - Kishore Kumar - Mohd Rafi - Shailendra
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- Duration: 33:24
- Published: 08 Apr 2011
- Updated: 13 Oct 2012
Movie: Guide Music Director: SD Burman Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi , Kishore Kumar, SD Burman and Manna Dey Director: Vijay Anand Enjoy this super hit song from the 1965 movie Guide starring Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Leela Chitnis, Kishore Sahu, Anwar Hussain and Jagirdar. Subscribe and get regular updates on newly uploaded Bollywood songs www.youtube.com . To watch more Superhit Bollywood Old & New Songs click here www.youtube.com
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Kala Pani - Nazar Lagi Raja Tore Bangle Par - Asha Bhonsle
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- Duration: 3:18
- Published: 17 Feb 2009
- Updated: 14 Oct 2012
Movie : Kala Pani Music Director : Sachin Dev Burman Singer : Asha Bhonsle Director : Raj Khosla Enjoy this super hit song from the 1958 movie Kala Pani starring Dev Anand, Madhubala, Nalini Jaya=want Subscribe and get regular updates on newly uploaded songs www.youtube.com To watch more Superhit Bollywood Old & New Songs click here www.youtube.com Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com
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Mere Majhi Mere Sajan Hai Us par mere sajan us par SD Burman Bandini 1963 Shailendra Bimal Roy
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- Duration: 3:44
- Published: 29 Mar 2012
- Updated: 01 Oct 2012
Singer and music: Sachin Dev Burman or SD Burman Directed by Bimal Roy Written by Nabendu Ghosh (screenplay) Jarasandha (story) Paul Mahendra (dialogue) Starring: Nutan, Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra Shailendra(Lyrics) Gulzar Bandini (Hindi: बन्दिनी, Urdu: بندِنی, translation: Imprisoned) is a 1963 Hindi film directed and produced by Bimal Roy, the man who directed classics likeDo Bigha Zameen and Devdas. Bandini stars Nutan giving one of her career's finest performances, along with Ashok Kumar and Dharmendra as leads, and explores the human conflicts of love and hate intertwined in the mind of Kalyani (Nutan). The movie tells the story of Kalyani, the all suffering, selfless, sacrificing, and strong yet weak Indian woman. She must make a choice between two very different men, Devendra (Dharmendra), the loving prison doctor, and Bikash (Ashok Kumar), a man from her past. The story is based on a Bengali novel by Jarasandha, a former jail superintendent who wrote fictional versions of his experiences in, Louha-Kapat (1953),Tamasha (1958), Nyaydanda (1961). Bandini was the tenth highest grosser of the year and was declared a 'Semi Hit' at the Indian Box Office,[4] though it received not just critical acclaim but also sweeped that year's Filmfare Awards, winning six awards in all including the top awards of Best Film and Best Director, as well as Best Actress, and is still considered a landmark movie of the 1960s, especially being last directorial venture of Bimal Roy, a <b>...</b>
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All Songs of Bambai Ka Babu - SD Burman - Asha Bhosle - Mohd Rafi - Mukesh - Manna Dey
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- Duration: 31:23
- Published: 23 Aug 2010
- Updated: 13 Oct 2012
Music Director: SD Burman Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri Singer: Mukesh, Asha Bhosle , Mohammed Rafi & Mukesh Enjoy this super hit song from the 1960 movie Bombai Ka Babu starring Suchitra Sen, Dev Anand, Nazir Hussain, Achla Sachdev and Dhumal. This movie was directed by Raj Khosla. Subscribe and get regular updates on newly uploaded songs www.youtube.com . To watch more Superhit Bollywood Old & New Songs click here www.youtube.com
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শচীন দেব বর্মন || Tumi eshechile porshu
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:18
- Published: 28 Oct 2009
- Updated: 14 Oct 2012
Kumar Shri Sachin Dev Burman (Bengali: শচীন দেব বর্মন; Born: October 1, 1906, Comilla, British India (now Bangladesh), Died: October 31, 1975 (aged 69), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India), also credited as Burman da, Kumar Sachindra Dev Barman, Sachin karta or SD Burman, was one of the most famous music composers for Hindi movies and a Bengali singer and composer. His son Rahul Dev Burman also achieved great success as a Bollywood music director in his own right. SD Burman composed music for 100 movies, including Bengali films. SD Burman's compositions have been mainly sung to a large extent by the likes of Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi, Geeta Dutt (wife of Guru Dutt and a playback singer herself), Manna Dey,Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle and Shamshad Begum. Mukesh and Talat Mahmood have also sung songs composed by him. He also sang about 20 film songs (inclusive of Bengali films) for which he composed music though he may not have been the music director of the films. Source: en.wikipedia.org
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Bangla Folk Song By SDBurman : Rangeela Rangeela Re
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- Duration: 3:03
- Published: 23 Apr 2010
- Updated: 09 Oct 2012
Singer : Sachin Dev Burman, Lyrics& Music By : Poet (Palli Kabi) Jasimuddin. (Bhatially Song)
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Nishithe Jaio Fulobone MUSIC & LYRIC JASIM UDDIN Singer Sachin Dev Burman, www.jasimuddin.org
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- Duration: 3:21
- Published: 21 Oct 2009
- Updated: 04 Oct 2012
© Jasim Uddin Come to the garden by night. My bee. I shal stay up the night Lighting the lamp of moon And talking to the dew drops My bee. Come to the garden by night should I fall asleep Tread softly my bee, Do not break the branch Or crush my flowers. Or awaken the flower...
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By Amrut Thobbi Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar, two of India’s national treasures, have redefined longevity in their respective fields. Today, Lata turns 83. And among the hordes of people who came to wish her was, Tendulkar. Following are excerpts from a joint interview...(size: 3.8Kb)
Cricket Country
By Amrut Thobbi Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar, two of India’s national treasures, have redefined longevity in their respective fields. Today, Lata turns 83. And among the hordes of people who came to wish her was, Tendulkar. Following are excerpts from a joint interview the two...(size: 3.6Kb)
I have a fierce temper: Lata Mangeshkar
25 Sep 2012
The Times of India
SHARE AND DISCUSS Tweet Lata MangeshkarMore Pics Singing professionally from the age of 13, Lata Mangeshkar has lent her voice to four generations of heroines - an unparalleled and iconic phenomenon in Hindi cinema. Like Jaya Bachchan once said, "No heroine feels she has arrived until Lataji sings...(size: 5.9Kb)
I am far from perfect - I have a fierce temper
25 Sep 2012
Mumbai Mirror
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IBN Live
Mumbai: Rajesh Khanna's leading ladies get nostalgic about their co-star and his ardent fan following. Phir bheega diya Mumtaz ko, aa gaya na bukhar Mumtaz: Those were the best days of my career. Kaka and I enjoyed working with each other. Otherwise a reserved person, he was very free with me. Hum...(size: 4.7Kb)
Rajesh Khanna - Bollywood's first real superstar
18 Jul 2012
The Hindu
“Pushpa, I hate tears!” no one, just no one can ever render this dialogue the way Rajesh Khanna did in the film Amar Prem. So, a fitting tribute to Hindi film industry’s ‘first real superstar’, who gave 15 hits one after the other, carrying the entire film solely on his...(size: 2.4Kb)
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Tweet Let's first remember few of the evergreen songs Pancham Da left for us: Hai Apna Dil to Awara- Solva Saal Tujhse Naaraj NAhi Jindagi - Masoom Dum Maro Dum - Hare Rama Hare Krishna Dil Bar Mere - Satte Pe Satta Is mod se jaate hai - Aandhi Piya tu ab toh aaja - Caravan Meri soni meri tamanna -...(size: 3.1Kb)
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Sachin Tendulkar biography
13 Mar 2012
Newstrack India
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar was born on 24 April 1973 in Bombay to Ramesh and Rajni Tendulkar. His father gave him the name Sachin on his favorite music director, Sachin Dev Burman. Sachin has three siblings Ajit, Nitin and Savita. Being the elder brother Ajit gave him the initial encouragement to play...(size: 2.9Kb)
The real Anthony Gonsalves passes away
20 Jan 2012
The Times of India
SHARE AND DISCUSSTweetAnthony Gonsalves The legendary music arranger and composer, who was the inspiration behind the track My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves, passed away on Wednesday at the Goa Medical College and Hospital. The 84-year old was undergoing treatment for pneumonia Not many would know that...(size: 2.6Kb)
SD Burman's house now a poultry farm
18 Jan 2012
The Times of India
SHARE AND DISCUSSTweet AGARTALA: The house where music legend Sachin Dev Burman lived at Chartha in Bangladesh's Comilla district , about 50km from Agartala, is now a poultry farm. The house had earlier been acquired by...(size: 1.4Kb)
| Sachin Dev Burman | |
|---|---|
| 200px | |
| Born | (1906-10-01)October 1, 1906 Comilla, Bangladesh, erstwhile British India |
| Died | October 31, 1975(1975-10-31) (aged 69) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Years active | 1933-1975 |
| Spouse | Meera Dev Burman, nee Dasgupta (1923-2007) |
| Children | Rahul Dev Burman |
| Awards | 1958: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award - full list |
Sachin Dev Burman (1 October 1906 - 31 October 1975), also credited as Burman da, Kumar Sachindra Dev Barman, Sachin karta or S. D. Burman, was one of the most famous music composers for Hindi movies and a Bengali singer and composer. His son Rahul Dev Burman also achieved great success as a Bollywood music director in his own right. S D Burman composed music for 100 movies, including Bengali films.
S.D. Burman's compositions have been mainly sung to a large extent by the likes of Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi, Geeta Dutt, Manna Dey, Kishore Kumar, Hemant Kumar, Asha Bhonsle and Shamshad Begum. Mukesh and Talat Mahmood have also sung songs composed by him. He also sang about 20 film songs (inclusive of Bengali films) for which he composed music though he may not have been the music director of the films.
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Biography[link]
Early life[link]
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Sachin's abandoned house in Comilla
S. D. Burman was born on 1 October 1906, in Comilla, British India, now in Bangladesh, to Rajkumari Nirmala Devi, princess of Manipur and Nabadwipchandra Dev Burman, the only son of 'Ishanachandra Dev Burman', Raja of Tripura, (r. 1849-1862).His father hailed from the royal family of Tripura while his mother hailed from the royal family of Manipur.Sachin was the youngest of the five sons, of his parents, who had nine children in all.
He did his B.A. from Calcutta University[1] He started his formal music education by training under the famous musician K. C. Dey from 1925 to 1930; thereafter in 1932 he came under the tutelage of Bhismadev Chattopadhaya, who was only three years his senior. This was followed by training from Kahifa Badal Khan, Sarangi player, and Ustad Allauddin Khan.[2] Eventually he got K.C. Dey, Ustad Badal Khan and Allauddi Khan into Agartala, noted Bengal poet laureate, Kazi Nazrul Islam also spent time in their family home, Comilla House, in Agartala and Comilla.
1930s[link]
He started working as a radio singer on Calcutta Radio Station in 1932, where his early work was based on Bengali folk-music, and soon made a reputation for himself in folk and light classical music, consequently his film compositions were often influenced by his huge repertory of folk-tunes from the Bengali, Bhatiali, Sari and Dhamail folk traditions of Bangladesh.His music also bore heavy influences of Rabindra sangeet and Nazrul Geeti.In the same year, his first record was also released (Hindustan Musical Product), with "Khamaj" semi classical, E Pathery Aaj Eso Priyo on one side and the folk Dakle Kokil Roj Bihane on the reverse side" on 78 rpm for Hindustan Records.[3] In the following decade he reached his peak as a singer, cutting as many as 131 songs in Bengali, and also sang for composers like Himangsu Dutta, RC Boral, Nazrul Islam and Sailesh Das Gupta.[4]
In 1934, he attended the All India Music Conference, at the invitation of Allahabad University, where he presented his Bengali Thumri, all to an illustrious audience, with the likes of Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit and the inimitable Abdul Karim Khan of Kirana Gharana. Later in the year, he was invited to Bengal Music Conference, Kolkata, which was inaugurated by Rabindranath Tagore, here again he sang his thumri, and was awarded a Gold Medal.[4]
He built a house, in Southend Park, Ballygunge, Kolkata, and in 1937, at the All India Music Conference, Allahabad, he met a music student at Rabindranath Tagore’s Shantiniketan, Meera Dasgupta (1923–2007), the granddaughter of Justice Raibahadur Kamalnath Dasgupta from Dhaka; soon she became his student and they married on 10 February 1938 in Calcutta,[5][6] though according to some,having married a non-royal, created a furor within the royal family, and subsequently he severed his ties with the family, and forfeited his inheritance.[7][8]According to some others,S.D.Burman severed his ties with the royal family cause he was frustrated with the treatment meted out to his father and his brothers by the royal family of Tripura.The couple's only child, Rahul Dev Burman was born in 1939, and later, both Meera Devi and Rahul assisted, S.D. Burman with some of the musical compositions.[9][10] S D Burman also did a singing role in Urdu film Selima (1934) and another role in Dhiren Ganguli's film, Bidrohi (1935)[2]
As a music composer, he started with Bengali plays, Sati Tirtha and Janani, and eventually gave his first score in film, Rajgee in 1937, his second film Rajkumarer Nirbashan (1940) became a hit, there was no turning back after that. He gave successful music in Bengali films like, Jevaan Sangini, Protishodh (1941), Abhoyer Biye (1942), and Chaddobeshi (1944), he continued giving music in Bengali cinema, even after he moved to Mumbai in 1944, and started the second inning of his musical career, giving music for over 17 Bengali films in the all.[4]
He made his film debut singing in Yahudi ki Ladki (1933) but the songs were scrapped and re-sung by Pahari Sanyal. His first film as a singer was finally Sanjher Pidim (1935).
1940s[link]
In 1944, he moved to Mumbai, at the request of Sasadhar Mukherjee of Filmistan, who asked him to give score for two Ashok Kumar starrers, Shikari (1946) and Aath Din,[11] but his first major breakthrough came the following year with the company's Do Bhai (1947). The song Mera Sundar Sapna Beet Gaya sung by Geeta Dutt was her breakthrough song into the film industry. In 1949, came Shabnam, his biggest hit yet with Filmistan, especially noticeable for its multi-lingual hit song Yeh Duniya Roop ki Chor, by Shamshad Begum, which became a rage in those days[12]
1950s[link]
Disillusioned with the materialism of Mumbai, S D Burman left the Ashok Kumar starrer Mashaal (1950) incomplete and decided to board the first train back to Calcutta. Fortunately, he was dissuaded from doing so.
In 1950s, S D Burman teamed up with Dev Anand's Nav Ketan Productions to create musical hits like Taxi Driver, Nau do Gyarah (1957) and Kala Paani(1958). In addition, he gave music for Munimji (1955) and Paying Guest (1957). The songs sung by Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar became popular. Burman da composed the music for Dev Anand's production company Navketan's first film Afsar (1950). With the success of their second film, Baazi (1951) he made it to the top and a long association with Navketan and Dev Anand was on its way. "Baazi"'s jazzy musical score revealed a new facet of singer Geeta Dutt, who was mainly known for melancholy songs and bhajans. While every song in the film was a hit, one stood out for special appeal - "Tadbir se Bigdi Hui Taqdeer", a ghazal that was occidentalized into a seductive song.The 'jaal' song 'Yeh raat Yeh chandni' by Hemant Kumar is an all time great classic.
He also wrote music for the Guru Dutt classics - Pyaasa (1957) and Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959). The soundtrack of Devdas (1955) was also composed by him. House No. 44 (1955), Funtoosh (1956), and Solva Saal (1958) were other S D Burman hits. In 1959 came Sujata, a masterpiece by Bimal Roy, and S D created magic again with "Jalte hai jiske liye" by Talat Mamood. When Guru Dutt made comparatively light-weight films like Baazi and Jaal (1952), Burmanda reflected their mood with compositions like Suno Gajar Kya Gaye or De Bhi Chuke Hum and when Guru Dutt made his somber masterpieces - Pyaasa (1957) and Kaagaz ke Phool (1959), he was right on target with Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind and Waqt ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam. In 2004, the soundtrack for Pyaasa was chosen as one of "The Best Music in Film" by Sight & Sound, the British Film Institute magazine.[13]
In 1957, S D Burman fell out with Lata Mangeshkar and adopted her younger sister Asha Bhosle as his lead female singer. The team of S D Burman, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle and lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri became popular for their duet songs. Thus, he was responsible along with O.P. Nayyar for shaping Asha Bhosle as a singer of repute, who became his daughter-in-law after she married Rahul Dev Burman.
In 1958, S D Burman gave music for Kishore Kumar's house production Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, the same year he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Music direction of Lajwanti and remains the only music director to have won the prestigious award.[14]
1960s[link]
Early on in his career, he refused to allow his voice be lip-synced on film by actors,[4] as a result, even later on, in Hindi cinema, his thin yet powerful voice was often used as bardic commentary to haunting results, as in Ore Majhi Mere Sajan Hai Us Paar Bandini (1963), Wahaan Kaun hai Tera from "Guide" (1965) and finally Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana from Aradhana (1969),[15] for which he received the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the year, 1970 .
Ill health caused a slump in his career in the early 1960s but he gave many hit films in late 1960s. In 1961, S D Burman and Lata Mangeshkar came together during the recording of R D Burman's first song for the movie Chhote Nawab (1961). They reconciled their differences and started working again in 1962.
The Dev Anand-S D Burman partnership, under Navketan banner, continued to churn out musical hits like Bombai Ka Baboo (1960), Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963), Teen Devian (1965), Guide (1965) and Jewel Thief (1967). In 1963, he composed songs for Meri Surat Teri Aankhen and Manna Dey sang the song "Poocho Na Kaise Maine" in raga Ahir Bhairav. This song is based on a Bengali composition by Kazi Nazrul Islam, Aruno-kaanti ke go jogi bhikaari, based on raga bhairavi (morning raga)[citation needed].
Other S D Burman hits from this period were Bandini (1963) and Ziddi (1964). In Bandini, Sampooran Singh (well known as Gulzar), made his debut as a lyricist with the song "Mora Gora Ang lai le, mohe shaam rang daai de", although other songs were written by Shailendra. Guide (1965) starring Dev Anand, was probably the best[citation needed] of his work during the time with all the songs super hit as well as the film; but unfortunately it did not receive the Filmfare award in best music director category for that year, which remained always a discussion among the Bollywood film pandits.
Aradhana (1969) is considered a landmark score in the Bollywood history. The music of the movie shaped the careers of singer Kishore Kumar, lyricist Anand Bakshi, filmmaker Shakti Samanta and R D Burman (associate music director). For the song "Mere Sapno ki raani", Sachin Dev made R.D play the mouth organ[citation needed].Dev Anand and S D Burman continued their musical partnership in Prem Pujari (1969).
S D Burman was a frank and outspoken man, with a strong sense of self-pride. He openly criticized people whom he disliked or whose abilities he suspected (like the singer Mukesh).[citation needed] But he was widely respected by the industry as a cranky genius.There was a time when Lata Mangeshkar refused to sing duets with Mohammad Rafi due to a dispute arising from sharing of royalty, and it was at the insistence of S. D. Burman, the two decided to reconcile, and again sing duets together.
1970s[link]
Tere Mere Sapne (1971), Sharmilee (1971), Abhimaan (1973), Prem Nagar (1974), Sagina (1974), Chupke Chupke (1975), and Mili (1975) are other classics from this period.
S D Burman went into coma soon after recording the song Badi sooni sooni (sung by Kishore Kumar) for the film Mili. He died on 31 October 1975 in Mumbai Mumbai.
On 1 October 2007, marking his 101st birth anniversary, India postal department released a commemorative postage stamp, in Agartala, where an exhibition on his life and work was also inaugurated; the state government of Tripura, also confers the yearly, 'Sachin Dev Burman Memorial Award' in Music[16][17]
Cultural references[link]
British singer of South Asian heritage, Najma Akhtar, recorded a Shanachie Records CD of Burman's work, Forbidden Kiss: The Music of S.D. Burman, an album of covers of Burman compositions.
The legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was named after the composer by Sachin's grandfather, who was an ardent fan of Burman.
The singer and mimicry artist Sudesh Bhonsle frequently parodies the nasal high-pitched voice and quixotic singing style of S. D. Burman.
Burman paired with tabla maestro late Brajen Biswas for his Bengali songs. The beats or 'thekas' created by Brajen Babu for these songs are unique and no one in the world can sing these songs in the original 'thekas'. All the thekas are according to the mood of the songs. But recently, painter, sculptor and singer Ramita Bhaduri sang the tough songs of Burman like 'Ami chhinu aka', 'Rangeela', 'Aankhi duti jhare' etc. in the original theka on the taleem of Brajen Biswas. The CD from 'Raga Music' (Symphony) was released at Kolkata Press Club. The CDs are available in M. Biswas & Symphony.
Filmography[link]
- Rajgee (1937)
- Jakher Dhan (1939)
- Jevaan Sangini (1940)
- Protishodh (1941)
- Abhoyer Biye (1942)
- Chaddobeshi (1944)
- Shikari (1945)
- Aath Din (1946)
- Chittor Vijay (1947)
- Dil Ki Rani (1947)
- Do Bhai (1947)
- Vidya (1948)
- Kamal (1949)
- Shabnam (1949)
- Afsar (1950)
- Mashal (1950)
- Pyar (1950)
- Baazi (1951)
- Bahar (1951)
- Buzdil (1951)
- Ek Nazar (1951)
- Naujawan (1951)
- Sazaa (1951)
- Jaal (1952)
- Lal Kunwar (1952)
- Arman (1953)
- Babla (1953)
- Jeevan Jyoti (1953)
- Shahenshah (1953)
- Baaz (1953)
- Angarey (1954)
- Chalis Baba Ek Chor (1954)
- Radha Krishna (1954)
- Taxi Driver (1954)
- Munimji (1955)
- Devdas (1955)
- House No. 44 (1955)
- Madh Bhare Nain (1955)
- Society (1955)
- Funtoosh (1956)
- Miss India (1957)
- Nau Do Gyarah 1957)
- Paying Guest (1957)
- Pyaasa (1957)
- Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958)
- Kala Pani (1958)
- Solva Saal (1958)
- Lajwanti (1958)
- Sitaron Se Aage (1958)
- Insan Jaag Utha (1959)
- Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)
- Sujata (1959)
- Apna Haath Jagannath (1960)
- Bewaqoof (1960)
- Kala Bazar (1960)
- Bambai Ka Babu (1960)
- Ek Ke Baad Ek (1960)
- Manzil (film) (1960)
- Miya Biwi Raazi (1960)
- Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962)
- Dr. Vidya (1962)
- Naughty Boy (1962)
- Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)
- Bandini (1963)
- Meri Surat Teri Ankhen (1963)
- Benazir (1964)
- Kaise Kahun (1964)
- Ziddi (1964)
- Guide (1965)
- Teen Deviyan (1965)
- Jewel Thief (1967)
- Aradhana (1969)
- Talash (1969)
- Jyoti (1969)
- Prem Pujari (1970)
- Ishq Par Zor Nahin (1970)
- Gambler (1971)
- Sharmilee (1971)
- Naya Zamana (1971)
- Tere Mere Sapne (1971)
- Anuraag (1972)
- Ye Gulistan Hamara (1972)
- Zindagi Zindagi (1972)
- Phagun (1973)
- Jugnu (1973)
- Chhupa Rustam (1973)
- Abhimaan (1973)
- Prem Nagar (1974)
- Us Paar (1974)
- Sagina (1974)
- Chupke Chupke (1975)
- Mili (1975)
- Barood (1976)
- Arjun Pandit (1976)
- Deewangi (1976)
- Tyag (1977)
Awards and recognitions[link]
- 1934: Gold Medal, Bengal All India Music Conference, Kolkata 1934
- 1958: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- 1958: Asia Film Society Award
- National Film Awards
- 1970: National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer: Aradhana: Safal Hogi Teri Aradhana
- 1974: National Film Award for Best Music Direction: Zindagi Zindagi
- 1969: Padma Shri
- International Jury on Folk Music
- Filmfare Awards
- 1954: Filmfare Best Music Director Award: Taxi Driver
- 1973: Filmfare Best Music Director Award: Abhimaan
- 1959: Filmfare Best Music Director Award: Sujata: Nomination
- 1965: Filmfare Best Music Director Award: Guide: Nomination
- 1969: Filmfare Best Music Director Award : Aradhana: Nomination
- 1970: Filmfare Best Music Director Award: Talaash: Nomination
- 1974: Filmfare Best Music Director Award: Prem Nagar : Nomination
- BFJA Awards
- 1965: Best Music (Hindi Section): Teen Devian
- 1966: Best Music (Hindi Section): Guide
- 1966: Best Male Playback Singer (Hindi Section): Guide
- 1969: Best Music (Hindi Section): Aradhana
- 1973: Best Music (Hindi Section): Abhimaan
Notes[link]
- ^ Tripura Genealogy at Queensland Univ[dead link]
- ^ a b SD Burman "filmreference.com".
- ^ Soul composer... Times of India, 1 October 2006.
- ^ a b c d Sachin Karta
- ^ S.D. Burman’s wife dead The Hindu, 17 October 2007.
- ^ S.D. Burman's wife Meera dead[dead link] ‘Music India OnLine’.
- ^ How Tripura lost an icon Telegraph, 24 February 2005.
- ^ Sachin Karta by Pannalal Roy[dead link] tripurainfo.com.
- ^ Bondhu rangila re -- a tribute to S D Burman theemusic magazine, 31 October 2002.
- ^ The minimilistic melody of Sachin Dev Burman - Biography Rediff.com.
- ^ SD Burman www.downmelodylane.com.
- ^ SD Burman Upperstall.com.
- ^ Olivier Assayas (September 2004). "The Best Music in Film". Sight & Sound. http://www.bfi.org.uk/sightandsound/filmmusic/detail.php?t=d&q=6. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
- ^ Music Direction[dead link] Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Official listing.
- ^ Agartala palace is lit - Centenary celebrations[dead link] The Hindu, 28 July 2006.
- ^ 2007 stamps[dead link] Indian Postal Service Official website.
- ^ Postage stamp brought out on Sachin Karta's birth anniversary Outlook, 1 October 2008.
References[link]
- "Sachin Karta", by Pannalal Roy. Parul Prakashani, Agartala. 2005.
- The Hundred Luminaries of Hindi Cinema, by Dinesh Raheja, Jitendra Kothari. India Book House Publishers, 1996. ISBN 81-7508-007-8, page 1919.
External links[link]
- Sachin Dev Burman at the Internet Movie Database
- A website dedicated to Sachin Dev Burman
- Another website dedicated to Sachin Dev Burman
- Best of Sachin Dev Burman compositions
- S. D. Burman songs
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| Name | Burman, Sachin Dev |
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| Date of birth | 1 October 1906 |
| Place of birth | Comilla, Bangladesh, erstwhile British India |
| Date of death | 31 October 1975 |
| Place of death | Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
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Debbarma is the surname or the title generally used by the Borok(Tripuri) people, indigenous people of Tripura, a state in India. The mother tongue of this ethnic group is Kokborok.
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Variations[link]
Variations of the surname is also used and is also officially recognized by the state government in Tripura and Bangladesh. The variations used are:
- Debbarma
- Debbarman
- Dev Barman
- Dev Burman
- Deb Barma
- DebBurman
- Dev Verma
- Dev Varman
Statistics[link]
According to Census of India, 1991, Tripuri's constituted 16% of the Tripura state's population of 2.7 million, i.e., there are more than 500,000 people who use this surname. this surname is found among Tripuri's of Kokborok speaking people of Tripura(India) and Bangladesh. As we all know pancham da famous musician Rahul DebBurman Son of Famous music director Sachin DebBarman is a son of tripura. He was a Tripuri.
Places[link]
The surname is used in India (Tripura state) (west bengal)and neighbouring districts of Bangladesh.
Famous Debbarma's[link]
- Sachin Dev Burman, famous Bollywood composer and singer from Tripura
- Rahul Dev Burman, famous Bollywood composer and singer
- Dasarath Deb,Only Borok Chief minister of Tripura ever since the Kingdom joined in Indian territory.
- Somdev Devvarman , Davis Cup tennis player for Indian national team .In 2010, Somdev won the Gold medal in the Men's Singles event of XIXth Commonwealth Games in New Delhi and followed it up with both Mens Singles and Doubles Gold in the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China
- Sourabhee Debbarma, famous Indian Idol 4 Live TV performer and singer from Tripura
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For the politician, see Mohammed Rafie.
| Mohammed Rafi | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mohammed Haji Ali Mohammed Rafi |
| Born | 24 December 1924 Kotla Sultan Singh, Punjab, British India |
| Origin | India |
| Died | 31 July 1980 (aged 55) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Indian classical, ghazal, playback singing, qawwali. thumri |
| Occupations | Playback Singer, sang in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and various other regional languages, also recorded songs in English, Scottish, Spanish and French |
| Instruments | Vocalist |
| Years active | 1941–1980 |
Mohammad Rafi (December 24, 1924 – July 31, 1980) is considered to be the greatest Indian male playback singer of all time.[1] He was awarded the National Film Award, Best Singer Award, six Filmfare Awards and the Best Singer of the Millennium award. In 1967, he was honoured with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India.[2] His singing career spanned about 35 years, and he is noted for his ability to sing songs of different moods and varieties:[3] his songs ranged from classical numbers to patriotic songs, sad lamentations to highly romantic numbers, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans. He is best known for romantic and duet songs, which he playback sings with the technique to mould the voice according to characters of the actor on the screen.[4]
Rafi is primarily noted for his songs in Hindi-Urdu, over which he had a strong command. He also sang in other Indian languages including Konkani, Bhojpuri, Oriya, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Sindhi, Kannada, Gujarati, Telugu, Maghi, Maithili and Assamese. He also recorded a few songs in foreign languages such as English, Persian, Spanish and Dutch. From available figures, Rafi sang 4,516 Hindi film songs, 112 non-Hindi film songs, and 328 private (non-film) songs from 1945 to 1980.
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Early years and background[link]
Mohammed Rafi was the second youngest of six brothers. His father, Hajji Ali Mohammad and family lived in Kotla Sultan Singh, a village near Amritsar in Punjab (British India).[5] Rafi, whose nickname was Pheeko, began singing by imitating the chants of a fakir in his village.[5] Rafi's father moved to Lahore in the 1920s where he ran a men's salon in Noor Mohalla in Bhatti Gate Lahore.[6] His elder brother, Mohammad Deen, had a friend, Abdul Hameed, (future brother-in-law), who spotted the talent in Rafi in Lahore and encouraged him to sing. Abdul Hameed later convinced the family elders to let Rafi move to Mumbai and he accompanied him in 1944.
Rafi learnt classical music from Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Ustad Abdul Wahid Khan, Pandit Jiwanlal Matto and Firoze Nizami.[7][8] His first public performance came at the age of 13, when he sang in Lahore featuring K. L. Saigal.[7] In 1941, Rafi, under Shyam Sunder, made his debut in Lahore as a playback singer in the duet "Soniye Nee, Heeriye Nee" with Zeenat Begum in the Punjabi film Gul Baloch (the film was released in 1944).[9] In that same year, Rafi was invited by All India Radio Lahore station to sing for them.[10] He made his professional debut in the Shyam Sunder-directed 1941 Punjabi film Gul Baloch and the earliest debut in Mumbai film was Gaon Ki Gori in 1945.[4]
In Bombay[link]
In 1944, Rafi moved to Bombay. He and Ahmed rented a ten-by-ten-feet room in the crowded downtown Bhendi Bazar area. During this time, poet Tanvir Naqvi introduced him to film producers including Abdur Rashid Kardar, Mehboob Khan and actor-director Nazeer.[6] Shyam Sunder was in Mumbai and provided the opportunity to Rafi to sing a duet with GM Durrani, ‘Aji dil ho qaabu mein to dildar ki aisi taisi…’, for Gaon Ki Gori, which became Rafi’s first recorded song in a Hindi film. Other songs followed.[11] Rafi also had brief roles in movies like Laila-Majnu (1945) and Jugnu. In Laila-Majnu, he sang Tera Jalwa as a part of the chorus.[12]
In 1948, after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the team of Husanlal Bhagatram-Rajendra Krishan-Rafi had overnight created the song "Suno Suno Ae Duniyawalon, Bapuji Ki Amar Kahani".[11] He was invited by the Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to sing at the latter's house. In 1948, Rafi received a silver medal from Nehru on the Indian Independence Day. In 1949, Rafi was given solo songs by music directors such as Naushad, (Chandni Raat, Dillagi and Dulari) Shyam Sunder (Bazaar) and Husnalal Bhagatram (Meena Bazaar).
Rafi's first song with Naushad was "Hindustan Ke Hum Hain" with Shyam Kumar, Alauddin and others, from A. R. Kardar's Pehle Aap (1944). Around the same time, Rafi recorded another song for the 1945 film Gaon Ki Gori, "Aji Dil Ho Kaaboo Mein". He considered this song his first Hindi language song.[10]
Rafi also appeared in two movies. In 1945, Rafi appeared on the screen for the song "Tera Jalwa Jis Ne Dekha" in the film Laila Majnu.[10] He sang a number of songs for Naushad as part of the chorus, including "Mere Sapnon Ki Rani, Roohi Roohi" with K. L. Saigal from the film Shahjahan (1946). Rafi sang "Tera Khilona Toota Balak" from Mehboob Khan's Anmol Ghadi (1946) and a duet with Noor Jehan in the 1947 film Jugnu, "Yahan Badla Wafa Ka". Following the Partition of India, Rafi decided to stay in India and had his family flown to Mumbai. Whereas Noor Jahan migrated to Pakistan and made a pair with playback singer Ahmed Rushdi.
Rafi was influenced by the singers of that time like K. L Saigal and, most notably, by G. M. Durrani - on whose style he based his singing. He sung with his idol in some of the songs such as "Humko Hanste Dekh Zamana Jalta Hai" (Hum Sab Chor Hain, 1956)[13] and "Khabar Kisi Ko Nahiin, Woh Kidhar Dekhte" (Beqasoor, 1950),[14] etc.
Recording career in the 1950s and 1960s[link]
In his early career, Rafi associated with many contemporary music directors, most notably Naushad. In the late 1950s and 1960s, he worked with other composers of the era such as O. P. Nayyar, Shankar Jaikishan, S.D. Burman and Roshan.
- Association with Naushad
As per Naushad, Rafi came to him with a letter of recommendation from Naushad's father.[15] Rafi’s first song for Naushad was "Hindustan Ke Hum Hain" ("We belong to Hindustan") for the film Pehle Aap in 1944. The first song for the duo was the soundtrack of the movie Anmol Ghadi (1946). Before Rafi, Naushad’s favorite singer was Talat Mahmood. Once Naushad found Talat smoking during a recording. He was annoyed and hired Rafi to sing all the songs of the movie Baiju Bawra.[12]
Rafi's association with Naushad helped the former establish himself as one of the most prominent playback singers in Hindi Cinema.[10] Songs from Baiju Bawra (1952) like "O duniya ke rakhwale" and "Man tarpat hari darshan ko aaj" furthered Rafi's credentials.[9] Rafi ended up singing a total of 149 songs (81 of them solo) for Naushad.[16]
In the 1960 film Mughal-E-Azam, Mohammed Rafi sang the song "Ae Mohabbat Zindabad", composed by Naushad, with a chorus of 100 singers.[17]
- Association with S D Burman
S. D. Burman patronized Rafi as the singing voice of Dev Anand and Guru Dutt.[18] Rafi worked with Burman in movies like Pyaasa (1957), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963), Guide (1965), Aradhana (1969), and Abhimaan (1973). S. D. Burman was also another music director besides Naushad who used Rafi prolifically to sing for most of his songs.
- Association with Shankar-Jaikishan
Rafi and Shankar Jaikishan was a partnership in the Hindi film industry. Under Shankar-Jaikishan, Rafi produced some of his songs for actors like Shammi Kapoor and Rajendra Kumar. Out of six Filmfare awards, Rafi won three for S-J songs, viz., "Teri Pyari Pyari Soorat Ko", "Baharon Phool Barsao", and "Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein". The song "Yahoo! Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee Kahe" was sung by Rafi, only to be matched a fast-paced orchestra and a composition by Shankar Jaikishan. S-J made Rafi give playback for Kishore Kumar in the film Shararat ("Ajab hai daastan teri yeh zindagi"). Rafi sang a total of 341 numbers (216 solo) for Shankar-Jaikishan.[16] Among the films of this combination, are Basant Bahar, Professor, Junglee, Suraj, Brahmachari, An Evening in Paris, Dil Tera Deewana, Yakeen, Prince, Love in Tokyo, Beti Bete, Dil Ek Mandir, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, Gaban and Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai.
- Association with Ravi
Rafi got his first Filmfare Award for the title song of Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), composed by Ravi. He got National Award for the song "Babul Ki Duaen Leti Ja" from the film Neel Kamal (1968), also composed by Ravi. Rafi actually wept during the recording of this song. He, himself, admitted this in his interview to BBC in 1977.[19]
Ravi and Rafi produced several other songs, in the films China Town (1962), Kaajal (1965), and Do Badan (1966).
- Association with Madan Mohan
Madan Mohan was another composer whose favorite singer was Rafi. Rafi's first solo with Madan Mohan in Ankhen (1950), "Hum Ishq Mein Barbad Hain Barbad Rahenge".[10] They teamed up to produce many songs including "Teri Aankhon Ke Siva", "Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil" and "Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho".
- Association with O. P. Nayyar
Rafi and O. P. Nayyar created music in the 1950s and 1960s. O. P. Nayyar was once quoted as saying "If there had been no Mohd. Rafi, there would have been no O. P. Nayyar".[20] He and Rafi created many songs together including "Yeh hai Bombay meri jaan". He got Rafi to sing for singer-actor Kishore Kumar – "Man Mora Baawara" for the movie Raagini. Later, Rafi sang for Kishore Kumar in movies such as Baaghi, Shehzaada and Shararat. O. P. Nayyar used Rafi and Asha Bhosle for most of his songs. The team created many songs in early 1950s and 1960s for movies such as Naya Daur (1957), Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957), and Kashmir Ki Kali (1964). Rafi sang a total of 197 numbers (56 solo) for Nayyar.[21] The song "Jawaaniyan yeh mast mast" and the title song "Yun to humne lakh hansee dekhe hain, tumsa nahin dekha" of the film Tumsa Nahin Dekha. They were followed by songs like "Taareef karoon kya uski jisne tumhe banaya" from Kashmir ki Kali.[22]
Rafi and OP had a fallout during the recording for movie "Sawan ki Ghata", as disclosed by OP during one of his interviews.[23]
- Association with Laxmikant-Pyarelal
The composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal (L-P) also patronized Rafi as one of their singers, right from their very first film, Parasmani (1963). Both Rafi and L-P won the Filmfare Awards for the song "Chahoonga Main Tujhe Saanjh Savere" from Dosti (1964). Rafi rendered the maximum number of songs for the music director duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal: a total of 369 numbers (186 solo) for L-P.[16]
Once, when composer Nisar Bazmi (who had migrated to Pakistan) didn’t have enough money to pay him, Rafi charged a fee of one rupee and sang for him. He also helped producers financially. As Laxmikant (of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo) once observed – “He always gave without thinking of the returns”.[24]
Between 1950 and 1970, Rafi was the most sought after singer in Bollywood.[25] He sang for many male stars in Hindi films.[26] In 1965, he was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Sri award. Rafi recorded two Hindi songs in English on 7" release in 1968. He also sang a song in Creole while on his visit to Mauritius in the late 1960s.[7] Rafi recorded two English albums as well. One of them is Pop Hits.
- Association with his Contemporary Singers
Rafi associated with several of his contemporaries, singing duets with them and sometimes for them (as in case of Kishore Kumar who was also an actor). Rafi sang the maximum number of duets with Asha Bhonsle (female), Manna Dey (male) and Lata Mangeshkar (female).[18] For the song “Man mora bawra” in the film Ragini, Kishore Kumar requested Rafi to sing this song for him because this song was a semi classical and Kishore Kumar said that "Rafi Sahab can sing this song better than me". Rafi sang the song.[27][28] The song "Ajab Hay Dastan Teri Aey Zindagi" was first given to Kishore Kumar to sing and he sung the first half ofantara but in the second half, he faced some trouble and after many retakes, he was unable to give the effect that Shankar Jaikishan wanted, and finally the song was given to Rafi to sing.[28] In the song "Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar Kya Karein" (Amar, Akbar, Anthony), Mohd Rafi sang with Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh - all in one song. This was probably the only time that all of them rendered their voices for one song.[29]
- Singing career in other languages
Rafi sang several hit songs in Chris Perry's Konkani album Golden Hits with Lorna Cordeiro.[30]
Royalty issue[link]
In 1962-1963, the popular female playback singer Lata Mangeshkar raised the issue of playback singers' share in the royalties. Recognizing Rafi's position as the leading male playback singer, she wanted him to back her in demanding a half-share from the 5 percent song royalty that the film's producer conceded to select composers. Lata's contention was that, there was no way producers and music directors could deny this singing duo, one-half share in that 5 percent song royalty to the composer. Rafi's stated that his claim on the filmmaker ended with his being paid his agreed fee for the song. After that, if the film proved a hit, the filmmaker was welcome to keep the Gramco (HMV) royalty he earned from it. If the film did not prove to be a hit, argued Rafi, that he had already been paid the same fees for his song; so later the situation is resolved. Lata viewed his stand as a stumbling block on the royalty issue and this subsequently led to differences between the two. During the recording of "Tasveer Teri Dil Mein" (Maya, 1961), Lata argued with Rafi over a certain passage of the song. Rafi felt belittled, as music director Salil Chowdhury sided with Lata. The situation worsened when Lata Mangeshkar declared that she would no longer sing with Rafi. Rafi stated that he was only so keen to sing with Lata as she was with him.[27][28] Later, at the insistence of S. D. Burman, the two decided to reconcile and sing duets.
Early 1970s[link]
In early 1970s, Rafi recorded fewer songs At the same period Kishore Kumar's popularity increased due to the songs he sang for the film Aradhana.[27][31] The music for Aradhana was composed by S. D. Burman, and he had used Rafi as the male playback voice for the first two recorded duets, "Baaghon Mein Bahaar Hai" and "Gunguna Rahen Hain Bhanwre".[18] After these two recordings, S. D. Burman fell ill and his son and assistant, R. D. Burman, took over the recordings. R. D. Burman got Kishore Kumar to sing the solos "Roop Tera Mastana" and "Mere Sapnon Ki Rani".
During 1971-1973, Rafi's musical output decreased; however, he did sing several songs.[32] Some of Rafi's songs of the early 1970s were with music directors like Laxmikant Pyarelal, Madan Mohan, R. D. Burman and S. D. Burman. These include "Tum mujhe Yun Bhula na Paoge" (a signature song of Rafi in 1971) from Pagla Kahin Ka, "Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil" from Heer Ranjha (1970), "Jhilmil Sitaron ka" from Jeevan Mrityu (a duet with Lata Mangeshkar, 1970), "Gulabi Aankhen" from The Train (1970), "Yeh Jo Chilman Hain" and "Itna to Yaad Hain Mujhe" from Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971), "Mera mann tera pyasa" Gambler, "Chalo Dildar Chalo" from 1972 released Pakeezah, "Chura Liya Hain Tumne" from Yaadon Ki Baarat (a duet with Asha Bhosle, 1973), "Na tu Zameen Ke liye" from 1973 released Dilip Kumar movie Dastan, "Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho" from Hanste Zakhm (1973), "teri bindiya re", from Abhimaan (1973) and "Aaj mausam bada beimaan hai" from Loafer (1973).
Later years[link]
Rafi made a comeback as a leading singer in 1974. In 1974, he won the Film World magazine Best Singer Award for the song "Teree Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Qadam Aaj Ke Baad" (Hawas, 1974) composed by Usha Khanna.[16]
In 1977, he won both Filmfare Award and the National Award for the song "Kya Hua Tera Wada" from the movie Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin, composed by R. D. Burman.[18] Rafi sang for Rishi Kapoor in films like Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Sargam (1979) and Karz (1980). The qawwali "Pardah Hai Pardah" from Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) was a superhit. Rafi's notable renderings in the late 1970s and early 1980s include Bairaag (1976), Laila Majnu (1976), Apnapan (1978), Suhaag (1979), Qurbani, Dostana (1980), The Burning Train (1980), Naseeb (1981), Abdullah (1980), Shaan (1980), Asha (1980), Aap To Aise Na The (1980), Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai (1982).
In December 1979, Rafi recorded six songs for the Hindi remake of Dilip Sen's Bengali superhit Sorry Madam; unfortunately the film was never completed due to a personal tragedy in Dilip Sen's life. These songs, written by Kafeel Aazar and composed by Chitragupta, were released digitally in December 2009 by the label Silk Road under the title "The Last Songs". The physical album was released only in India by Universal.
Guiness World Records controversy[link]
During his last years, Rafi was involved in a controversy over Lata Mangeshkar's introduction in to the Guinness Book of World Records. In a letter dated June 11, 1977 to the Guinness Book of World Records, Rafi had challenged the claim that Lata Mangeshkar has recorded the maximum number of songs ("not less than 25,000" according to Guinness). After receiving a reply from Guinness, in a letter dated November 20, 1979, he wrote: "I am disappointed that my request for a reassessment vis-a-vis Ms Mangeshkar's reported world record has gone unheeded.".[29] In an interview to BBC recorded in November 1977, Rafi claimed to have sung 25,000 to 26,000 songs till then.[20]
After Rafi's death, in its 1984 edition, the Guinness Book of Word Records gave Lata Mangeshkar's name for the "Most Recordings" but also stated: "Mohammad Rafi (d 1 August 1980) [sic] claimed to have recorded 28,000 songs in 11 Indian languages between 1944 and April 1980."[33] According to the available figures, Rafi has sung 4,516 Hindi film songs, 112 non-Hindi film songs, and 328 private (non-film) songs from 1945 to 1980.[33] The Guinness Book entries for both Rafi and Lata were later removed in 1991.
Death[link]
On Thursday, 31 July 1980, Rafi died at 10:50 p.m., following a heart attack.[34] His last song was "Shaam phir kyun udaas hai dost" (Aas Paas), which he had recorded with Laxmikant-Pyarelal few hours before his death.[29][35]
Rafi was buried at the Juhu Muslim cemetery.[36] It was one of the biggest funeral processions Mumbai had ever witnessed, with over 10,000 people attending.[37]
In 2010, his tomb was demolished to make space for new burials. Fans of Mohammed Rafi who arrive twice a year at his tomb, on 24 December and 31 July, to mark his birth and death anniversary, use the coconut tree nearest to his grave as a marker.[38]
Trivia[link]
- Rafi's song from the film Gumnaam (1965), "Jaan Pehechan Ho", was used on the soundtrack of Ghost World (2001). The film opens with the lead character dancing around in her bedroom to a video of Gumnaam.[39]
- His "Aaj Mausam Bada Beiman Hai" is featured in the 2001 film Monsoon Wedding.[40] His song "Mera Man Tera Pyasa" (Gambler, 1970) has been used as one of the soundtracks in the Jim Carrey-Kate Winslet starrer Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). This song is played in the background in Kate Winslet's character's home while the lead pair are having a drink - at approx 00.11.14 runtime.[41]
- Several of Rafi's unreleased songs will be used for an upcoming film titled Sorry Madam.[42]
- A documentary about Rafi’s life is under production by The Films Division of India.[43]
- In the summer of 2008, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra released a double CD entitled Rafi Resurrected comprising 16 songs by Rafi. Bollywood playback singer Sonu Nigam provided the vocals for this project and toured with the CBSO in July 2008 at venues including the English National Opera in London, Manchester's Apollo Theatre and Symphony Hall, Birmingham.[44]
- The Padma Shri Mohammed Rafi Chowk in the Bandra suburb of Mumbai and Pune (extending MG Road) is named after Rafi.[45]
- In June 2010, Rafi was voted the most popular playback singer in the OUTLOOK Music Poll, conducted by Outlook Magazine, along with Lata Mangeshkar.[46] The same Poll voted "Man re, tu kahe na Dheer Dhare" (Chitralekha, 1964), sung by Rafi as the #1 song.[47] Three songs were tied for the #2 place of which two were sung by Rafi. The songs were "Tere Mere Sapne Ab Ek Rang Hain" (Guide, 1965) and "Din Dhal Jaye, hai raat na jaye" (Guide, 1965). This poll was published in Outlook Magazine. The jury included people in the Indian music industry; Abhijeet, Adesh Srivastava, Alisha Chinai, Anu Malik, Ehsaan, Gulzar, Hariharan, Himesh Reshammiya, Jatin, Javed Akhtar, Kailash Kher, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Khayyam, Kumar Sanu, Lalit, Loy, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Mahendra Kapoor, Manna Dey, Prasoon Joshi, Rajesh Roshan, Sadhna Sargam, Sameer, Sandesh Shandilya, Shaan, Shankar, Shantanu Moitra, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam and Talat Aziz.[48]
- In an article in Times of India, Rafi is described as "a versatile singer, who could render classical, rock and roll, indeed any kind of song with ease, he was Hindi film's, favourite male voice through the 1950s and 1960s". Music director Rajesh Roshan, who composed some of the songs with Rafi, remembers him as "a warm-hearted simple person with no ego".[49]
- There have been appeals [50] to the Government of India to honour the singer, posthumously, with Bharat Ratna (India's Highest Civilian Award)[11]
- Classical and playback singer Manna Dey, who was also a contemporary of Rafi said, "Rafi and I could sing everything, and he was such a gentleman. He was a better singer than me, and I will say this - that no one came even close to him! He deserved everything he got! We had a great understanding and it was never about one-upmanship".[51][52]
- Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor said, "I am incomplete without Mohammad Rafi. I used to often go for the recoding of my song, which was sung by Mohammad Rafi, only because I used to like telling him how I would perform on this song on screen so that he can sing it that way. Even he liked my involvement".[53]
- On 22 September 2007, a shrine to Rafi designed by artist Tasawar Bashir was unveiled on Fazeley Street, Birmingham, UK. Bashir is hoping that Rafi will attain sainthood as a result.[54][55]
- Singers like Shabbir Kumar, Mohammed Aziz, and more recently, Sonu Nigam, made their names by adopting Rafi's style, and perhaps owe their entire careers to Rafi.[56]
- After his death, seven Hindi movies were dedicated to Mohd Rafi; Allah Rakha, Mard, Coolie, Desh-Premee, Naseeb, Aas-Paas and Heeralal-Pannalal.[citation needed]
- Over 9000 musical tributes were organized in July 2011 commemorating the 31st anniversary of the singer's death.[57]
- Rafi is one of the recording artists mentioned in the 1997 song Brimful of Asha by Cornershop.
List of Songs[link]
Main article: List of Songs by Mohammed Rafi
Personal life[link]
Rafi married twice; his first marriage was to the cousin of his second wife, and took place in his ancestral village. The marriage ended when his in laws and wife migrated to Lahore, Pakistan after partition. Rafi and Abdul Hameed married each one of two sisters in Mumbai in the late 1940s. Rafi had one son from his first marriage and three sons and three daughters from his second marriage with Bilquis in Mumbai. He was very much a family man, following a recording-room, to home, to recording-room itenerary. He never attended film parties, did not smoke or drink, was religious, and was considered a humble man.[58] He used to perform his riyaz (musical practice) regularly. His only indulgences were playing carom, badminton, and flying kites.[11]
Awards[link]
- Honorary
- 1948 - Rafi received a silver medal from the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on the first anniversary of the Indian Independence Day.[10]
- 1967 - Honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India.
- 1974 - Film World magazine Best Singer Award for the song "Teree Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Qadam Aaj Ke Baad" (Hawas, 1974).
- 2001 - Rafi was honored with the "Best Singer of the Millennium" by Hero Honda and Stardust magazine[59]. Rafi won with 70% of the votes.[citation needed]
| Year | Song | Film | Music director | Lyricist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977[8] | "Kya Hua Tera Wada" | Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin | Rahul Dev Burman | Majrooh Sultanpuri | Won |
| Year | Song | Film | Music director | Lyricist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | "Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho" | Chaudhvin Ka Chand | Bombay Ravi | Shakeel Badayuni | Won |
| 1961 | "Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko" | Sasural | Shankar Jaikishan | Shailendra | Won |
| 1961 | "Husnwale Tera Jawab Nahin" | Gharana | Bombay Ravi | Shakeel Badayuni | Nominated |
| 1962 | "Aye Gulbadan Aye Gulbadan" | Professor | Shankar Jaikishan | Shailendra | Nominated |
| 1963 | "Mere Mehboob Tujhe" | Mere Mehboob | Naushad | Shakeel Badayuni | Nominated |
| 1964 | "Chahunga Main Tujhe" | Dosti | Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Majrooh Sultanpuri | Won |
| 1965 | "Chhoo Lene Do Nazuk Hothon Ko" | Kaajal | Bombay Ravi | Sahir Ludhianvi | Nominated |
| 1966 | "Baharo Phool Barsao" | Suraj | Shankar Jaikishan | Shailendra | Won |
| 1968 | "Dil Ke Jharoke Mein" | Brahmachari | Shankar Jaikishan | Shailendra | Won |
| 1968 | "Mein Gaaon Tum Sojaao" | Brahmachari | Shankar Jaikishan | Shailendra | Nominated |
| 1969 | "Badi Mastani Hai" | Jeene Ki Raah | Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Anand Bakshi | Nominated |
| 1970 | "Khilona Jaan Kar" | Khilona | Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Anand Bakshi | Nominated |
| 1973 | "Hum Ko To Jaan Se Pyaari" | Naina | Shankar Jaikishan | Hasrat Jaipuri | Nominated |
| 1974 | "Achha Hi Huva Dil Toot Gaya" | Maa Bahen Aur Biwi | Sharda | Qamar Jalalabadi, Vedpal Varma | Nominated |
| 1977 | "Kya Hua Tera Wada" | Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin | Rahul Dev Burman | Majrooh Sultanpuri | Won |
| 1977 | "Pardah Hai Pardah" | Amar Akbar Anthony | Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Anand Bakshi | Nominated |
| 1978 | "Aadmi Musaafir Hai" | Apnapan | Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Anand Bakshi | Nominated |
| 1979 | "Chalo Re Doli Uthao Kahaar" | Jaani Dushman | Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Varma Malik | Nominated |
| 1980 | "Mere Dost Kissa Yeh" | Dostana | Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Anand Bakshi | Nominated |
| 1980 | "Dard-e-dil Dard-e-jigar" | Karz | Laxmikant-Pyarelal | Anand Bakshi | Nominated |
| 1980 | "Maine Poocha Chand Se" | Abdullah | Rahul Dev Burman | Anand Bakshi | Nominated |
| Year | Film | Music director | Lyricist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Tumsa Nahin Dekha | O. P. Nayyar | Majrooh Sultanpuri | Won |
| 1965[62] | Dosti | Laxmikant Pyarelal | Majrooh Sultanpuri | Won |
| 1966[63] | Arzoo | Shankar Jaikishan | Hasrat Jaipuri | Won |
- Sur Sringar Award
| Year | Film | Music director | Lyricist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Chitralekha | Roshan | Sahir Ludhyanvi[64] | Won |
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| Place of birth | Kotla Sultan Singh, Punjab, British India |
| Date of death | 1980-07-31 |
| Place of death | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Birth name | Asha Mangeshkar |
| Born | (1933-09-08) September 8, 1933 (age 78) Sangli, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Genres | Pop, folk, Indian classical music |
| Occupations | Singer, playback singer |
| Years active | 1943–present |
Asha Bhosle[1] (born September 8, 1933) is an Indian singer. She is best-known as a playback singer in Hindi cinema, although she has a wider repertoire.[2][3][4] Bhosle's career started in 1943 and has spanned over six decades. She has done playback singing for over a thousand Bollywood movies. In addition, she has recorded several private albums and participated in numerous solo concerts in India and abroad.[5][6] Bhosle is the sister of playback singer Lata Mangeshkar.
Renowned for her voice range and often credited for her versatility,[2][7][8] Bhosle's work includes film music, pop, ghazals, bhajans, traditional Indian classical music, folk songs, qawwalis, and Rabindra Sangeets. Apart from Hindi, she has sung in over 20 Indian and foreign languages.[9] In 2006, Asha Bhosle stated that she had sung over 12,000 songs,[10] a figure repeated by several other sources.[9][11] The World Records Academy, an international organization which certifies world records, recognised her as the "Most Recorded Artist" in the world, in September 2009.[12] In 2011 she was officially acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history.[13] The Government of India honoured her with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan[14] in 2008.
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Biography[link]
Asha Bhosle was born in the small hamlet of Goar in Sangli, Bombay Presidency (now in Maharashtra), into the musical family of Master Deenanath Mangeshkar, who belongs to Gomantak Maratha Samaj. Her father was a theater actor and classical singer. When she was nine years old, her father died. The family moved from Pune to Kolhapur and then to Mumbai. She and her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar began singing and acting in films to support their family. She sang her first film song '"Chala Chala Nav Bala" for the Marathi film Majha Bal (1943). The music for the film was composed by Datta Davjekar. She made her Hindi film debut when she sang the song "Saawan Aaya" for Hansraj Behl's Chunariya (1948).[15] Her first solo Hindi film song was for the movie Raat Ki Raani (1949).
At the age of 16, she eloped with 31-year-old Ganpatrao Bhosle, marrying him against her family's wishes. Ganpatrao was Lata's personal secretary. The marriage failed miserably. Her husband and in-laws mistreated her. After a few years of marriage, Asha was turned out (around 1960) by a suspicious Ganpatrao[16] and she went to her maternal home with two children and pregnant with her third child. She continued to sing in films to earn money.
At that time, prominent playback singers like Geeta Dutt, Shamshad Begum and Lata Mangeshkar monopolized the singing for the female lead and the big films, whilst Asha used to get the assignments they refused: singing for the bad girls and vamps, or songs in the second-grade movies. In the 1950s, she sang more songs than most playback singers in Bollywood (not counting Lata). Most of these were in low budget B or C-grade films. Her earliest songs were composed by A R Qureshi, Sajjad Hussain and Ghulam Mohammed, most of which failed to do well.[15] Singing in Sangdil (1952), composed by Sajjad Hussain, she got reasonable recognition. Consequently, film director Bimal Roy gave her a chance to sing in Parineeta (1953). Raj Kapoor signed her to sing "Nanhe Munne Bachche" with Mohammed Rafi in Boot Polish (1954), which gained popularity.
O. P. Nayyar gave Asha a break in C.I.D. (1956). She first achieved success in B. R. Chopra's Naya Daur (1957), composed by him. Her duets with Rafi like "Maang Ke Saath Tumhara", "Saathi Haath Badhana" and "Uden Jab Jab Zulfein Teri", penned by Sahir Ludhianvi, earned her recognition. It was the first time she sang all the songs for a film's leading actress. Chopra approached her for several of his later prosuctions, including Gumrah (1963), Waqt (1965), Hamraaz (1965), Aadmi Aur Insaan (1966) and Dhund (1973). Nayyar's future collaboration with Bhosle also resulted in success. Gradually, she established her status and received the patronage of such composers as Sachin Dev Burman and Ravi. Bhosle and Nayyar had a professional and personal parting of ways in the 1970s.
In 1966, Bhosle's performances in the duets from one of music director R.D. Burman's first soundtracks, for the movie Teesri Manzil, won popular acclaim. Reportdly, when she first heard the dance number "Aaja Aaja", she felt she would not be able to sing this westernised tune. While Burman offered to change the music, she refused, taking it as a challenge. She completed the song after ten days of rehearsals, and "Aaja Aaja", along with such other songs as "O Haseena Zulfonwali" and "O Mere Sona Re" (all three duets with Rafi), became successful. Shammi Kapoor, the film's leading actor, was once quoted as saying– "If I did not have Mohammad Rafi to sing for me, I would have got Asha Bhosle to do the job". Bhosle's collaboration with Burman resulted in numerous hits and a marriage. During the 1960-70s, she was the voice of Bollywood's actress and dancer, Helen, on whom "O Haseena Zulfon Wali" was picturised. It is said that Helen would attend her recording sessions so that she could understand the song better and plan dance steps accordingly.[17] Some of their other popular numbers include "Piya Tu Ab To Aaja" (Caravan) and "Yeh Mera Dil" (Don), among others.
By the 1980s, Bhosle, although highly regarded[by whom?] for her abilities and versatility, had sometimes been stereotyped[by whom?] as a "cabaret singer" and a "pop crooner". In 1981 she attempted a different genre by singing several ghazals for the Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan, including "Dil Cheez Kya Hai", "In Aankhon Ki Masti Ke", "Yeh Kya Jagah Hai Doston" and "Justaju Jiski Thi". The film's music director Khayyam, had lowered her pitch by half a note. Bhosle herself expressed surprise that she could sing so differently. The ghazals won her the first National Film Award of her career. A few years later, she won another National Award for the song "Mera Kuchh Saamaan" from Ijaazat (1987).
In 1995, 62-year-old Bhosle sang for actress Urmila Matondkar in the movie Rangeela. The soundtrack featured songs like "Tanha Tanha" and "Rangeela Re" sung by her, and composed by music director A. R. Rahman, who would go on to record several songs with her. During the 2000s, several of Bhosle's numbers became chartbusters, including "Radha Kaise Na Jale" from Lagaan (2001), "Kambakht Ishq" from Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2001), "Yeh Lamha" from Filhaal (2002), "Lucky Lips" from Lucky (2005). In October 2004, The Very Best of Asha Bhosle, The Queen of Bollywood, a compilation album of songs recorded by Bhosle for albums and Bollywood films that were released between 1966 and 2003, was released.
Partnership with music directors[link]
- O.P. Nayyar
Music director O. P. Nayyar's association with Asha is part of Bollywood lore. He was the composer who first gave Asha her own identity. Many people have speculated about a romantic relationship between the two.
Nayyar first met Asha in 1952, at the music recording of Chham Chhama Chham.[18] He first called her for a film called Mangu (1954), and gave her a big break in CID (1956). However, it was the success of Naya Daur (1957), that made the duo very popular. After 1959, she was emotionally and professionally involved with Nayyar.
The team of O.P. Nayyar and Asha Bhosle is best remembered for their breezy and sometimes sirenish songs. Some good examples of their sensuous numbers are "Aaiye Meherbaan" picturised on Madhubala (Howrah Bridge, 1958) and "Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera" picturised on Mumtaz (Mere Sanam, 1965). "Aao Huzoor Tumko" (Kismat) and "Jaaiye Aap Kahan" (Mere Sanam) were also popular. They also recorded songs for many hit movies like Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957), Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962), Kashmir Ki Kali (1964). O.P. Nayyar used the Asha Bhosle-Mohammad Rafi duo for his most popular duets such as "Ude Jab Jab Zulfein Teri" (Naya Daur), "Main Pyaar Ka Rahi Hoon" (Ek Musafir Ek Haseena), "Deewana Hua Baadal" and '"Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein" (Kashmir Ki Kali).
Asha recorded her last song for O.P. Nayyar in the movie Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye (1974). The solo number "Chain Se" got many awards, but it was not included in the movie.
They split on August 5, 1972. It is not clear what made them part their ways. On being asked the reason for their parting, O P Nayyar once said, "I know astrology very well. I knew that one day I had to part with her. Something also happened, that upset me, so I left her."[18] Nevertheless, he also said "...now that I am seventy-six, I can say that the most important person in my life was Asha Bhosle. She was the best person I ever met."
The parting of Asha Bhosle and O.P. Nayyar was bitter, and probably therefore she has hesitated to give Nayyar his due. While talking about O.P. Nayyar in an interview with The Times of India, she once remarked - "Whichever composer gave me work, it was because my voice was suited to his music at that point. No one musician did me any favor by asking me to sing for him."[19] She gives the credit for her first big break to B. R. Chopra, the producer of Naya Daur.
- Khayyam
Another music director who recognized Asha's talent early was Khayyam. Their partnership dates back to his first movie Biwi (1948). Khayyam gave her some good assignments in the 1950s, including Dard and Phir Subah Hogi. But the team is chiefly remembered for the songs of Umrao Jaan.
- Ravi
Music composer Ravi considered Asha one of his favorite singers. She sang for his first movie Vachan (1955). The melodious lullaby from the movie, "Chandamama Door Ke! became an overnight hit among young mothers in India. Ravi got her to sing bhajans for the movies Gharana, Grihasti, Kajal and Phool Aur Patthar, at a time when most of the composers remembered her only when they needed to record B-grade songs picturized on the vamps or the side-heroines. Ravi and Asha recorded a variety of songs, including the popular funny duet with Kishore Kumar - "C A T...Cat. Cat Maane Billi" (Dilli Ka Thug). The bhajan "Tora Maan Darpan" (Kajal) is considered one of Asha's best songs.
They also recorded songs for many popular movies like Waqt, Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Gumrah, Bahu Beti, China Town, Aadmi Aur Insaan, Dhund and Humraaz. For Chaudhvin Ka Chand, Ravi wanted Geeta Dutt (the wife of actor and producer Guru Dutt) to sing the songs. But when she backed out, Guru Dutt insisted that Asha sing the songs.[15]
- Sachin Dev Burman
One of Bollywood's most famous composers, Sachin Dev Burman and his favorite singer, Lata Mangeshkar, were not on good terms from 1957 to 1962.[20] During this period, S D Burman used Asha as his lead female voice. She and Burman gave many hit songs in movies such as Kaala Pani, Kaala Bazaar, Insaan Jaag Utha, Lajwanti, Sujata and Teen Deviyaan (1965). They recorded many songs together after 1962 as well. Most famous of these songs were Asha's duets with Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar. The song "Ab Ke Baras" in Bimal Roy's Bandini (1963) consolidated her position as a lead singer. The seductive song "Raat Akeli Hai" from Jewel Thief (1967), picturised on Tanuja, became very popular.
- Rahul Dev Burman (Pancham)
Asha first met Rahul Dev Burman (a.k.a. "Pancham") when she was the mother of two and he was in 10th grade having dropped out to pursue music. Their partnership was first noticed in Teesri Manzil (1966). She went on to record a variety of songs with him - cabarets, rock, disco, ghazals and classical.
In the 1970s, Asha and Pancham's youthful Western songs took Bollywood music by storm - the raunchy cabaret "Piya Tu Ab To Aaja" (Caravan, picturized on Helen), the rebellious "Dum Maro Dum" (Hare Rama Hare Krishna, 1971), the sexy "Duniya Mein" (Apna Desh, 1972) and the romantic "Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne" (Yaadon Ki Baaraat, 1973). Pancham also recorded many hit duets with Asha and Kishore Kumar such as "Jaane Jaan" (Jawani Diwani) and "Bhali Bhali Si Ek Soorat" (Buddha Mil Gaya).
In 1980s, Pancham and Asha recorded subtle numbers for films like Ijaazat (1987)- "Mera Kuch Saaman", "Khaali Haath Shaam Aayi Hai" and "Katra Katra". They also recorded the popular duet "O Maria!" (Saagar).
Asha used to call R D Burman "Bubs". She married him in 1980. Their partnership lasted until his death.
R D Burman made her sing some of the most legendary songs in Bengali language as well, namely "Mohuyae Jomechhe Aaj Mou Go", "Chokhe Chokhe Kotha Bolo", "Chokhhe Naame Brishti"(Bengali version of "Jaane Kya Baat Hai"), "Baanshi Sune Ki Ghore Thaka Jaye", "Sondhya Belae Tumi Aami" and "Aaj Gungun Gun Gunje Amar" (Bengali version of "Pyaar Deewana Hota Hai").
- Ilaiyaraaja
Prolific south Indian film composer Ilaiyaraaja began employing Asha's vocals in the early 1980s, their earliest collaboration being for the film Moondram Pirai (1982) (remade in Hindi as Sadma in 1983). Their association continued, mostly through the latter half of the 1980s and early 1990s. Another notable song from this period is "Shenbagamae" (Enga Ooru Paattukkaaran, 1987, Tamil). In 2000, Asha sung the theme song for Kamal Haasan's political film Hey Ram. The song, "Nee Partha Parvai" (Janmon Ki Jwala in Hindi) (or Aparna's Theme), was a duet with singer Hariharan.
- A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman is credited with Asha's 'comeback' with Rangeela (1994). Songs like "Tanha Tanha" and "Rangeela Re" were chartbusters. She and Rahman went on to record more hits like "Mujhe Rang De" (Thakshak), "Radha Kaise Na Jale" (Lagaan, duet with Udit Narayan), "Kahin Aag Lage" (Taal), "O Bhanware" (Daud, duet with K. J. Yesudas), "Venilla Venilla" (Iruvar,1999) and "Dhuan Dhuan" (Meenaxi,2004).[15]
- Jaidev
When S D Burman's assistant Jaidev started giving music independently, he got Asha to sing some of his songs as well. They worked in Hum Dono (1961), Mujhe Jeene Do (1963), Do Boond Pani (1971) and other movies. In 1971, the pair released an LP of eight non-film devotional songs and ghazals called An Unforgettable Treat. Asha considered Jaidev a close friend who stood by her when she was struggling personally and professionally. Upon his death in 1987, she released a compilation album of lesser-known songs he had composed for her, called Suranjali.
- Shankar-Jaikishan
Shankar-Jaikishan worked relatively little with Asha. However, the trio produced quite a few hits including the seductive "Parde Mein Rehne Do" (Shikar, 1968). Asha got her second Filmfare Award for the song. She also sang "Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhaana" (Andaz) for Shankar-Jaikishan, in which she tried to yodel like Kishore Kumar, whose version of the song is more better known. When Raj Kapoor was not on speaking terms with Lata Mangeshkar, Asha got to sing the songs of Mera Naam Joker (1970), composed by Shankar-Jaikishan.
- Anu Malik
Composer Anu Malik and Asha have recorded many hit songs together, including songs for his first movie Sohni Mahiwal (1984). Their most popular songs include "Ye Lamhaa Filhaal" (Filhaal) and "Kitabein Bahut Si" (Baazigar) among others. The four lines sung by Asha in Malik's "Jab Dil Mile" (Yaadein) stood out among voices of Sukhwinder Singh, Udit Narayan and Sunidhi Chauhan. Asha had also sung for Anu's father Sardar Malik in the 1950s and 1960s, most notably in Saranga (1960).
- Other Composers
Madan Mohan recorded a number of songs with Asha, including the popular folk number "Jhumka Gira Re" from Mera Saaya (1966). In Chhoti Si Baat (1975), Asha sang the "Jaaneman Jaaneman" number with K. J. Yesudas for Salil Chowdhury. Salil's 1956 movie Jagte Raho also had a number recorded by Asha, "Thandi Thandi Saawan Ki Phuhaar". Another Asha patron is the young composer Sandeep Chowta, who got her to sing "Kambakht Ishq", a duet with Sonu Nigam for the movie Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya(2001). The song gained major popularity among the Indian youth.
Asha has worked with Lata-patrons like Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Naushad, Ravindra Jain, N Dutta and Hemant Kumar. When Naushad was asked to sum up the essential difference between Lata and Asha, he said that Asha "lacks certain something which Lata, and Lata alone has". Later he accepted in an interview, "May be I said it because I then had a closed ear on Asha".[21] Naushad, later in his life, also admitted that he has been unfair to Asha. Asha has also worked with other noted Bollywood composers like Jatin-Lalit, Bappi Lahiri, Kalyanji-Anandji, Usha Khanna, Chitragupt, and Roshan.
Non-Bollywood music[link]
Private albums[link]
In a rare feat, noted lyricist Gulzar, music director R.D. Burman and Asha Bhosle, came together in 1987, to create a double album, titled, Dil Padosi Hai, which was released on September 8, 1987.[22] In 1995, Asha underwent the gatha bandan (thread-tying) ceremony with Hindustani classical music maestro Ali Akbar Khan to learn a classical repertoire held within the Maihar gharana (stylistic school of Indian classical music), as handed down to Khan by his father Allauddin Khan (the guru of Ravi Shankar). Later, Asha and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan recorded eleven fixed compositions (or bandishes) in California for Legacy, a private album that earned them a Grammy Award nomination.
In 1990s, Asha experimented with remixed R.D. Burman songs. She was criticized by many, including Khayyam for tampering with old melodies. Nevertheless, albums like Rahul And I became quite popular. In 1997, Asha did a private Indipop album Janam Samjha Karo with Leslie Lewis. The album was hugely popular and won her many awards including the 1997 MTV Award.
Asha had been once asked by director B R Ishaara to compose music for one of his films, but she had politely declined. In 2002, she turned music composer with the album Aap Ki Asha, an eight-song music and video album. The lyrics were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri (his last lyrics). The album was released by Sachin Tendulkar on May 21, 2001 at a lavish party in Mumbai. The album received mixed reviews.
Asha had spotted Pakistani singer Adnan Sami's talent when he was about 10 years old. At that time, she was performing in London, with R D Burman. It was she who had asked him to pursue his interests in music seriously. When Adnan grew up and became a professional musician, Asha sang the title duet with him for his best-selling album Kabhi to nazar milao. The two came together again in the album Barse Badal. The album comprises eight songs, based on Indian Classical music. She contributed the song Yun Na Thi to the recording Womad Talking Book Volume Four: An Introduction to Asia 1 on Womad Records.
Asha has sung ghazals for many albums like Meraj-E-Ghazal, Aabshar-E-Ghazal and Kashish. In 2005, Asha released a self-titled album as a tribute to the four ghazal maestros - Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, Farida Khanum and Jagjit Singh. The album features eight of her favorite ghazals like Farida Khanum’s Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo, Ghulam Ali’s Chupke Chupke, Aawargi and Dil Mein Ek Lahar, Jagjit Singh’s Ahista Ahista and Mehdi Hassan’s Ranjish Hi Sahi, Rafta Rafta and Mujhe Tum Nazar Se. These classic ghazals were recreated with modern sounds by musician Pandit Somesh Mathur. The album was aimed at the younger generation, who, according to Asha, are "turned off" by the traditional sounds of tabla and sarangi.
Numerous compilations of Asha's songs have been released as well. To commemorate her 60th birthday, EMI India released three cassettes: Bala Main Bairagan Hoongi (devotional songs), The Golden Collection: Memorable Ghazals (non-film ghazals by composers such as Ghulam Ali, R.D. Burman and Nazar Hussain), and The Golden Collection: The Ever Versatile Asha Bhosle (44 popular film songs).
In 1996, Asha Bhosle sang Channeache Rati among several other songs in Rajendra Talak's Konkani album Daryachya Deger with Suresh Wadkar.
In 2006, she recorded an album Asha and Friends, singing duets, with film actors Sanjay Dutt and Urmila Matondkar and famous cricket player Brett Lee, with whom she sang, You're the One for Me (Haan Main Tumhara Hoon). All these songs composed by Shamir Tandon were shot on video by journalist turned director S Ramachandran.
Concerts and collaborations with foreign artists[link]
In 1980s and 1990s, Asha went globe-trotting, staging concerts in Canada, Dubai, UK, U.S. and many other countries. In 1989, during a world tour, she performed in 13 US cities in 20 days. Immediately after this, she had an already sold-out concert scheduled in Stockholm, Sweden. Due to the stressful schedule, Asha suffered a massive attack of colitis, together with fever, cough and weakness. In Stockholm, a pre-concert crisis meeting was called, attended by Asha's son (and manager) Anand and the sponsors. It was decided that the orchestra will play many instrumental tracks, the accompanying singers like Suresh Wadkar will shoulder the load, and Asha will make a small appearance. But Asha rejected all such proposals, and sang at the concert with great difficulty, in a not-so-good voice. Her first set of six Bollywood songs did not receive any response from the audience, which consisted mostly of Indian and Pakistani expats. Before the start of the second set of songs, a fan in the crowd requested her to sing a Marathi song. Asha obliged and sang Naach-naachuni ati mi damale ("I'm very tired of this endless dancing"). When the song ended, the auditorium erupted with claps and the encores started. After the concert, Asha was in bed for a month, recuperating from overexertion. In October 2002, she did a concert with Sudesh Bhosle and others, in London, for "Help the Aged" to help raise funds for the elderly in India. In 2007 she toured the US, Canada, and West Indies in a tour called "The Incredibles". In this tour, she was accompanied by singers Sonu Nigam, Kunal Ganjawala and Kailash Kher. This tour, originally scheduled for only 12 concerts, went on to hold more than 20.
In the mid-1980s, Asha sang with Boy George (Bow down mister) and Stephen Lauscombe. In 1997, she sang a love song with the boy band Code Red, at the age of 64. She also recorded the song The Way you Dream (One Giant Leap, [1]) with Michael Stipe that was used in the English movie, Bulletproof Monk. The song was also released on the album 1 Giant Leap for 2002.
In 1997, the British band Cornershop paid tribute to Asha with their song Brimful of Asha, an international hit which was later remixed by Fatboy Slim. In 2001, the CD single of Nelly Furtado's "I'm Like A Bird" included a "Nellie vs. Asha Remix" created by Digital Cutup Lounge.
In 2003, British opera pop singer Sarah Brightman sampled her song "Dil Cheez Kya Hai" on her album Harem. It was used as the intro for her song "You Take My Breath Away".
In 2005, American string quartet Kronos Quartet re-recorded R D Burman compositions like Chura Liya, Piya Tu, Mera Kuchh Saaman among others and got Asha to sing them. Despite her age, she recorded three to four songs in a day, leaving the quartet members stupefied. On August 23, 2005, You've stolen my heart - Songs From R D Burman's Bollywood was released in US. The album was nominated for Grammy Awards 2006 in the category of "Best Contemporary World Music Album". In the 1990s, a friend had introduced David Harrington of Kronos Quartet to the song Aaj ki raat. Harrington was mesmerised, and the song ended up on the album Kronos Caravan.
Also in 2005, The Black Eyed Peas sampled her songs "Ae Naujawan Sab Kuchh Yahan" (Apradh, 1972) and "Yeh Mera Dil Pyaar Ka Diwana" (Don, 1978) in their hit single "Don't Phunk with My Heart". In late 2006, Asha collaborated with Australian test cricket star, Brett Lee. The single, You're the One for Me, debuted at number 4 on the charts and reached a peak position of number 2.
In 2006 Asha recorded one song for the soundtrack of Pakistani movie Mein Ek Din Laut Kay Aaaonga. She sang the song, titled Dil Key Taar Bajey, with famous Pakistani pop singer Jawad Ahmed. It was aired as part of the film's promotional campaign and became very popular, featuring on top music charts.
Personal life[link]
Asha's house is situated in Prabhukunj Apt on Peddar Road area of South Mumbai. She has three children and five grandchildren. The eldest of her three children, Hemant Bhosle (named after Hemant Kumar), spent most of his early years as a pilot and quit to have a brief career as a music director. Asha's daughter Varsha worked as a columnist for The Sunday Observer and Rediff. Asha's youngest child, Anand Bhosle, has studied business and film direction. He manages Asha's career. Her grandson, Chaitanya (Chintu) Bhosle (Hemant's son) is a part of the world of music. He is a member of India's first & only boy band, "A Band of Boys". Her sisters Lata and Usha Mangeshkar are playback singers. Her other, sister Meena Mangeshkar and brother Hridayanath Mangeshkar are music directors.
Asha married Rahul Dev Burman in 1980.[13][23][24][25] This was second marriage for both Rahul and Asha. Rahul, 6 years younger than her, earlier got divorced from Rita Patel in 1971.[26] Asha, at the age of 16, had eloped with 31-year-old Ganpatrao Bhosle. They separated in 1960. They have 3 children.
Asha is an excellent cook and cooking is her favorite hobby. She often gets flooded with requests by Bollywood celebrities for kadai ghosht and biryani dishes and has rarely turned down a request. In fact, her paya curry, Goan fish curry and dal are very popular with the Kapoor family of Bollywood. Once, when asked in a Times of India interview, what if her singing career had not taken off, she said "I would have become a cook. I'd have cooked in four houses and made money."
Asha is a successful restaurateur and runs restaurants in Dubai and Kuwait, called Asha's. Asha's offers traditional north-western Indian cuisine. It has a presence in the Wafi City development in Dubai, as well as three restaurants in Kuwait, at The Avenues Mall, the Marina Mall and a brand new third outlet at the Spoons Complex. Other restaurants can be found in Abu Dhabi's Khaldiya Mall, Doha's Villagio and Bahrain's City Center Mall, with future outposts planned for Dubai's Mall of the Emirates and Cairo, Egypt. Asha Bhosle has a 20% stake in the business. Asha is not involved in day-to-day running of the restaurant which is looked after by the Wafi Group. She takes care of the kitchen and the décor. She personally trained the chefs for almost six months. According to a December 2004 report in the Menu Magazine,[27] Russell Scott, a former head of Harry Ramsden's (the fish and chips chain), secured the UK rights to the Asha's brand and planned to open up to 40 restaurants over the next five years. As part of her chain of restaurants, Asha has recently opened a new restaurant in Birmingham, UK.
Asha's fashion statement is white saree with sparkling embroidery, pearls around her neck and a touch of diamonds. Harrington said "The first time I met Ashaji she was dressed in the most beautiful sari with diamonds and looked very regal. Then I looked down and saw that she was wearing tennis shoes! I thought I love this woman."
Asha is a good mimicry artist as well. At a concert at World Trade Center in Dubai on April 22, 2004, she mimicked the song Kabhi To Nazar Milaao in the voices of Noor Jehan, Lata Mangeshkar and Ghulam Ali.
Nowadays, apart from singing and her restaurant, Asha is also working on her autobiography.
Rivalry with Lata Mangeshkar[link]
Asha's sibling rivalry with Lata Mangeshkar is often talked about, in spite of their insistence that these are just tales.[19] As young children, they were very close. As a child, Lata used to carry Asha all the time. They were so inseparable that when Lata went to school she would take Asha with her. One day the teacher protested and said that they cannot have two students on one fee. Lata refused to return to school without Asha and quit her studies.[28]
Lata considered Asha's act of eloping with her lover as irresponsible, leaving her alone to sing and earn for the family. This led to tensions between them. Asha herself accepted in an interview[28] — "It was a love marriage and Lata didi did not speak to me for a long time. She disapproved of the alliance." At one time, their relationship was very adversarial and there have been periods of non-communication.
In her initial days in the industry, Asha always played second fiddle to her elder sister. Some say that Lata had once criticised Asha's relationship with O. P. Nayyar. This widened the rift between the two sisters and O P Nayyar also decided that he would never work with Lata. O.P. Nayyar had once revealed "Asha and Lata, staying in opposite flats at Bombay's Peddar Road, had a common maidservant. Now this maidservant had merely to come and tell the younger sister that Lata had just recorded something wonderful for Asha to lose her vocal poise. Such was her Lata phobia that it took me some months to convince Asha that she had a voice individualistic enough to evolve a singing style all of her own."[21] Asha once said that she has worked for years to create a voice and a style that was different from Lata, so that she could carve her own niche and not be banished to live in her sister's shadow.[28]
Asha and Lata have also sung together. Their first duet was for the film Daman (1951).[21] Some of their songs include Man Bhawan Ke Ghar aye (Chori Chori, 1956), Sakhi ri sun bole papihaa us paar (Miss Mary, 1957), O chaand jahaan woh jaaye (Sharada, 1957), Mere Mehboob Mein Kya Nahi (Mere Mehboob, 1963), Ai kash kisi deewane ko (Aaye Din Bahar Ke, 1966), Main Chali Main Chali (Padosan, 1968), Chhap tilak sab (Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, 1978), and Man kyun behka (Utsav, 1984). While singing, Lata used to hold her notebook in her right hand, while Asha held hers in the left hand. This meant Lata had her face away from Asha, making it difficult for them to "anticipate" each other.[28]
The movie Saaz, was supposedly based on Lata and Asha's rivalry.[29] Asha said about the movie — "To have two women in long plaits, take a couple of incidents and exaggerate them into a 3-hour film is such a waste of time."[28] In the last few years, Asha and Lata have often been seen in public, enjoying each other's company. In an interview with The Times of India, Asha once said - "I remember, sometimes both of us would be at a function and some industry types would ignore me and interact only with her, as if to prove their loyalty. Later, didi and I would have a good laugh!"
Awards[link]
Asha Bhosle has won seven Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards of 18 nominations.[30] She won her first two awards in 1967 and 1968. (Mangeshkar asked not to be considered for the award nominations after 1969 to promote new talent). After receiving the award in 1979, Bhosle emulated her elder sister and requested that her name not be considered for the nominations hereafter. Despite this, Bhosle is the most frequent winner of this award to date, tying with Alka Yagnik. She was later given a Special Award for Rangeela in 1996, and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. Following is the list of her Filmfare Awards:
Filmfare Best Female Playback Award:
- 1968: "Garibon ki Suno" (Dus Lakh, 1966)
- 1969: "Parde Mein Rehne Do" (Shikar, 1968)
- 1972: "Piya Tu Ab To Aaja" (Caravan, 1971)
- 1973: "Dum Maro Dum" (Hare Rama Hare Krishna, 1972)
- 1974: "Hone Lagi Hain Raat" (Naina, 1973)
- 1975: "Chain Se Humko Kabhi" (Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye, 1974)
- 1979: "Yeh Mera Dil" (Don, 1978)
Other Awards:
- 1996 - Special Award (Rangeela, 1995)
- 2001 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
Asha has won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer twice:
- 1981: Dil Cheez Kya Hai (Umrao Jaan)
- 1986: Mera Kuch Samaan (Ijaazat)
- Other awards
Asha has won numerous other awards, including:
- 1987: Nightingale Of Asia Award (from the Indo–Pak Association, UK).[30]
- 1989: Lata Mangeshkar Award (Government of Madhya Pradesh).[30]
- 1997: Screen Videocon Award (for the album Jaanam Samajha Karo).[30]
- 1997: MTV Award (for the album Jaanam Samajha Karo).[30]
- 1997: Channel V Award (for the album Jaanam Samjha Karo).[30]
- 1998: Dayawati Modi Award.[31]
- 1999: Lata Mangeshkar Award (Government of Maharashtra)
- 2000: Singer of the Millennium (Dubai).
- 2000: Zee Gold Bollywood Award (for Mujhe Rang De from Thakshak).
- 2001: MTV Award (for Kambakht Ishq).
- 2002: BBC Lifetime Achievement Award (presented by the UK Prime Minister Tony Blair).
- 2002: Zee Cine Award for Best Playback Singer - Female (for Radha Kaise Na Jale from Lagaan).
- 2002: Zee Cine Special Award for Hall of Fame.
- 2002: Sansui Movie Award (for Radha Kaise Na Jale from Lagaan).
- 2003: Swaralaya Yesudas Award for outstanding contributions to Indian music.[30]
- 2004: Living Legend Award by the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[32]
- 2005: MTV Immies, Best Female Pop Act for Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo.[33]
- 2005: Most Stylish People in Music.[34]
- Honours and recognitions
- In 1997, Asha became the first Indian singer to be nominated for the Grammy Award, for Legacy, an album with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.
- She has received seventeen Maharashtra State Awards.
- She received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.[30]
- She holds honorary doctorates from the University of Amravati and University of Jalgaon in Literature.
- She has received The Freddie Mercury Award for Outstanding Achievement in Arts.
- The Birmingham Film Festival paid her a special tribute in November 2002.
- She was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan by the Government of India.[35]
- She was among top 20 music icons of the past 50 years.[36][37]
- In 2011 the Guinness Book of World Records officially acknowledged Bhosle as the most recorded artist in the history of music. She was awarded a certificate for "the most studio recordings (singles) for recording up to 11,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs and in over 20 Indian languages since 1947".[38]
Footnotes and references[link]
- ^ Asha Bhosle has been credited variously as Asha, Asha Bhosle, Asha Bhonsale, Asha Bhonsle, Asha Bhonsley, Asha Bhosale and Asha Bhosley (See her IMDB entry for details). She is often referred to as Ashaji — the Hindi suffix ji denotes respect.
- ^ a b Gulzar; Nihalani, Govind; Chatterji, Saibal (2003). Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. pp. 532–533. ISBN 81-7991-066-0.
- ^ Gangadhar, v. (18 May 2001). "Only the best preferred". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/2001/05/18/stories/09180701.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
- ^ Arnold, Alison (2000). The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. Taylor & Francis. pp. 420–421. ISBN 0-8240-4946-2.
- ^ "IMDB entry". IMDB. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0080427/. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "An evergreen voice". The Hindu. September 26, 2003. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2003/09/26/stories/2003092602000700.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ V.L (June 7, 2008). "Chords & Notes". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/06/07/stories/2008060752910500.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
- ^ World Music: Latin and North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific; By Simon Broughton, Mark Ellingham, Richard Trillo; Rough Guides, 2000
- ^ a b The International Who's Who. 2004. Europa Publications. Routledge.
- ^ (Jyothi Venkatesh. "Asha Bhosle: Sa Re Ga Ma...". Vashi2Panvel.com. http://www.vashi2panvel.com/Navi-Mumbai-News/item/196/catid/26. Retrieved 2006-05-03. "I would like to state humbly that I am the only singer who has sung the maximum number of songs — 12,000. If you sing one song a day, you can humanly sing 365 songs a year and 3650 songs in ten years. In around 60 years of my career I could sing 12,000 songs because there were times I had sung even four songs a day."
- ^ Raju Bharatan (2006-08-23). "How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?: Page 7". Rediff.com. http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/23sld7.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-28. "Asha Bhosle, in fact, occupies pride of place --- she is all set to complete 13,000 songs. And that must rate as the highest in Indian cinema -- Guinness or no Guinness."
- ^ "Most Recorded Artist-world record set by Asha Bhonsle". 3 September 2009. http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/entertainment/most_recorded_artist-world_record_set_by_Asha_Bhonsle_90336.htm. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
- ^ a b Baksi, Dibyojyoti (2011-10-22). "I am honoured after receiving this award: Asha Bhosle". Hindustan Times. http://www.hindustantimes.com/I-am-honoured-after-receiving-this-award-Asha-Bhosle/H1-Article1-760281.aspx. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
- ^ "Sunita Williams, Baichung Bhutia among Padma awardees". http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/26/stories/2008012659641200.htm. Retrieved 26 January 2008.
- ^ a b c d "Asha, 70 years, 70 landmarks". 2003-09-08. http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2003/sep/05ms1.htm. Retrieved 2006-11-11.
- ^ "Only Asha: Asha Bhosle". http://www.harmonyindia.org/hportal/VirtualPageView.jsp?page_id=950.
- ^ Malani, Gaurav (September 8, 2008). "Asha Unplugged over the years". Indiatimes. http://movies.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-3457219,prtpage-1.cms. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
- ^ a b "Asha Bhosle was the best person I ever met, An interview with O.P. Nayyar". Indya.com. http://music.indya.com/features/index.html. Retrieved 2005-11-11.
- ^ a b Jitesh Pillaai (2005-07-31). "Notes to Myself (An interview with Asha Bhosle)". Times Life, The Times of India, Mumbai (The Times Group): p. 43. http://epaperdaily.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=VE9JTS8yMDA1LzA3LzMxI0FyMDQzMDA=&Mode=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
- ^ Khubchandani, Lata (2003). Gulzar, Govind Nihalani, Saibal Chatterjee. ed. Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. pp. 486–487. ISBN 81-7991-066-0.
- ^ a b c "Articles on Asha Bhosle — A voice for all seasons: Taken from Girija Rajendran's article for the Hindu". http://www.musicalnirvana.com/ghazal/asha_articles.html. Retrieved 2006-05-03.
- ^ Dil Padosi Hai, release
- ^ Ranjan Das Gupta. "More than a composer". Deccan Herald. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/125433/more-composer.html. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ Subhash K Jha (27 Jun 20120). "'I knew him from the time he ran around in shorts'". Mumbai. http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/jun/270610-lata-mangeshkar-rd-burman-71st-birthday.htm. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ Sreemita Bhattacharya (8 Aug 2011). "I'm afraid to speak in Bengali: Asha Bhosle". Times of India. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-08/news-and-interviews/29863528_1_asha-bhosle-bengali-films-rabindra-sangeet. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ "Remembering R. D. Burman on his 72nd birth anniversary". New Delhi: India Today. 27 Jun 2011. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/remembering-r-d-burman-on-his-72nd-birth-anniversary/1/142841.html. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ "Yet Another 'First' National Chain Planned". Menu magazine. Archived from the original on 2005-10-23. http://web.archive.org/web/20051023164800/http://www.menumagazine.co.uk/archive/dec04/asha_bhosle.html. Retrieved 2005-11-11.
- ^ a b c d e Chhibber, Kavita. "Kavita Chhibber's interview with Asha Bhosle". Archived from the original on 2005-12-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20051227124536/http://www.kavitachhibber.com/asha_bhosle.html. Retrieved 2006-05-03.
- ^ Archana Masih. Women of Substance
- ^ a b c d e f g h Asha Bhosle Awards. Asha-Bhosle.com. Accessed October 18, 2007
- ^ Abdul Waheed Khan being presented Dayawati Modi Award. portal.unesco.org. November 17, 2006. Accessed October 18, 2007.
- ^ Bhayani, Viral. Bachchan, Hema Honoured as Living Legends. redhotcurry.com. March 16, 2004. Accessed October 18, 2007.
- ^ 2005 Winners. MTV India. Accessed October 18, 2007.
- ^ History: Most Stylish People in Music. MTV India. Accessed October 18, 2007.
- ^ Tendulkar, Tata get top civilian honour, Hindustan Times, 25 January 2008.
- ^ Asha Bhosle on top 20 music icons list, Indian Express, 6 August 2010
- ^ Asha Bhosle among top 20 music icons, Hindustan Times, 7 August 2010
- ^ Banerjee, Soumyadipta (2011-10-22). "It’s a world record for Asha Bhosle". DNA India. http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_its-a-world-record-for-asha-bhosle_1601969. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
Further reading[link]
- Cakrabarti, Atanu (1999) (in Bengali). Āśā Bhom̐śale, jībana o gāna. Kolkata: Madela Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7616-040-7. OCLC 42764343.
- Ciṭakārā, Mukeśa (2006) (in Hindi). Āśā Bhoṃsale : gāne, kôrḍsa, aura svaralipi. Delhi: Music Books. ISBN 978-81-89511-00-5. OCLC 71351425.
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| Alternative names | Asha Bhonsle; Asha Bhonsale; Asha Bhosale |
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| Lata Mangeshkar | |
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 Mangeshkar in 2008 |
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| Background information | |
| Born | (1929-09-28) September 28, 1929 (age 82) Indore, Central India Agency, British India |
| Genres | Film music (playback singing) |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1942–present |
Lata Mangeshkar (born September 28, 1929) is a singer from India. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India.[1][2] Mangeshkar's career started in 1942 and has spanned over six and a half decades. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages and foreign languages, though primarily in Hindi. She is the elder sister of singer Asha Bhosle, Hridayanath Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar and Meena Mangeshkar. She is the second vocalist to have ever been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.[3]
Mangeshkar was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records from 1974 to 1991 for having made the most recordings in the world. The claim was that she had recorded approximately 25,000 solo, duet, and chorus-backed songs in 20 Indian languages between 1948 to 1974. Over the years, while several sources have supported this claim, others have raised concerns over its veracity, claiming that this number was highly exaggerated and that Mangeshkar's younger sister, Asha Bhosle, had more song recordings than she had.[4][5] In 2011 Guinness officially acknowledged Bhosle as the most recorded artist in music history.[6]
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Early life[link]
Lata Mangeshkar was born in Sikh Mohalla,[7] in the princely state of Indore, part of the Central India Agency (now part of Madhya Pradesh). Her father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar who belonged to a Gomantak Maratha Samaj family from Goa, was a classical singer and theater actor. Her mother Shevanti (Shudhamati) who was from Thalner, Maharashtra, was Deenanath's second wife. The family's last name used to be Hardikar; Deenanath changed it to Mangeshkar in order to identify his family with his native town, Mangeshi in Goa. Lata was named "Hema" at her birth. Her parents later renamed her Lata after a female character, Latika, in one of her father's plays, BhaawBandhan.[8] Lata is the eldest child of her parents. Meena, Asha, Usha and Hridayanath are her siblings in sequence.
Mangeshkar took her first lessons from her father. At the age of five, she started to work as an actress in her father's musical plays (Sangeet Natak in Marathi). On the first day in the school, she started teaching songs to other children. When the teacher stopped her, she was so angry that she stopped going to the school.[8] Other sources cite that she left school because they would not allow her to bring Asha with her, as she would often bring her younger sister with her.
Singing career[link]
Early career in the 1940s[link]
In 1942, when Mangeshkar was 13, her father died of heart disease. Master Vinayak (Vinayak Damodar Karnataki), the owner of Navyug Chitrapat movie company and a close friend of the Mangeshkar family, took care of them
Mangeshkar sang the song "Naachu Yaa Gade, Khelu Saari Mani Haus Bhaari" which was composed by Sadashivrao Nevrekar for Vasant Joglekar's Marathi-language movie Kiti Hasaal (1942), but the song was dropped from the final cut. Vinayak gave her a small role in Navyug Chitrapat's Marathi movie Pahili Mangalaa-gaur (1942), in which she sang "Natali Chaitraachi Navalaai" which was composed by Dada Chandekar.[8] Her first Hindi song was "Mata Ek Sapoot Ki Duniya Badal De Tu" for the Marathi film, Gajaabhaau (1943). Mangeshkar moved to Mumbai in 1945 when Master Vinayak's company moved its headquarters there. She started taking lessons in Hindustani classical music from Ustad Amanat Ali Khan . She sang “Paa Lagoon Kar Jori” for Vasant Joglekar's Hindi-language movie Aap Ki Seva Mein (1946),[8] which was composed by Datta Davjekar. Mangeshkar and her sister Asha played minor roles in Vinayak's first Hindi-language movie, Badi Maa (1945). In that movie, Lata also sang a bhajan, “Maata Tere Charnon Mein.” She was introduced to music director Vasant Desai during the recording of Vinayak's second Hindi-language movie, Subhadra (1946).
Following the partition of India in 1947, Ustad Amanat Ali Khan migrated to newly formed Pakistan, so Mangeshkar started to learn classical music under Amanat Khan Devaswale. Pandit Tulsidas Sharma, a pupil of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, also trained her.
After Vinayak's death in 1948, music director Ghulam Haider mentored her as a singer. Haider introduced Mangeshkar to producer Sashadhar Mukherjee, who was working then on the movie Shaheed (1948), but Mukherjee dismissed Mangeshkar's voice as "too thin."[8] An annoyed Haider responded that in the coming years the producers and the directors would "fall at Lata's feet" and "beg her" to sing in their movies. Haider gave Lata her first major break with the song “Dil Mera Toda,” from the movie Majboor (1948).[8]
Initially, Mangeshkar is said to have imitated the acclaimed singer Noor Jehan, but later she developed her own style of singing.[8] Lyrics of songs in Hindi movies are primarily composed by Urdu poets and contain a higher proportion of Urdu words, including the dialogue. Actor Dilip Kumar once made a mildly disapproving remark about Mangeshkar's Maharashtrian accent while singing Hindi/Urdu songs; so for a period of time, Lata took lessons in Urdu from an Urdu teacher named Shafi.[9]
One of her first major hits was “Aayega Aanewaala,” a song in the movie Mahal (1949), which was composed by music director Khemchand Prakash and lip-synced on screen by actress Madhubala.
1950s[link]
In the 1950s, Mangeshkar sang songs composed by various music directors of the period, including Anil Biswas (in films such as Tarana and Heer), Shankar-Jaikishan, Naushad, S. D. Burman, C. Ramchandra, Hemant Kumar, Salil Chowdhury, Khayyam, Ravi, Sajjad Hussain, Roshan, Kalyanji-Anandji, Vasant Desai, Sudhir Phadke, Hansraj Behl, Madan Mohan, and Usha Khanna.
Mangeshkar sang many raga-based songs for Naushad in movies such as Baiju Bawra (1952), Mughal-E-Azam (1960), and Kohinoor (1960). Ae Chorre Ki Jaat Badi Bewafa, a duet with G. M. Durrani, was her first song for composer, Naushad. The duo, Shankar-Jaikishan, chose Mangeshkar for Aag, Aah (1953), Shree 420 (1955), and Chori Chori (1956). Before 1957, composer Sachin Dev (S. D.) Burman chose Mangeshkar as the leading female singer for his musical scores in Sazaa (1951), House No. 44 (1955), and Devdas (1955). However a rift developed between Lata and Burman in 1957, and Lata did not sing Burman's compositions again until 1962.[8]
Mangeshkar won a Filmfare Best Female Playback Award for Salil Chowdhury's composition “Aaja Re Pardesi,” from Madhumati (1958). In the early fifties, Lata Mangeshkar's association with C. Ramchandra produced songs in movies such as Anarkali, Albela, Asha, Pehli Jhhalak, Shin Shinkai Bublaa Boo, Azad and Amardeep. For Madan Mohan, she performed for films like Adalat, Railway Platform, Dekh Kabira Roya and Chacha Zindabad.
1960s[link]
Mangeshkar's song "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" from Mughal-E-Azam (1960), composed by Naushad and picturized on Madhubala, still remains famous . The Hawaiian-themed number "Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh" from Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960) was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan and picturized on Meena Kumari.
In 1961, Mangeshkar recorded two popular bhajans, "Allah Tero Naam" and "Prabhu Tero Naam", for Burman's assistant, Jaidev. In 1962, she was awarded her second Filmfare Award for the song "Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil" from Bees Saal Baad, composed by Hemant Kumar.
On June 27, 1963, against the backdrop of the Sino-Indian War, Mangeshkar sang the patriotic song "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo" (literally, "Oh, People of My Country") in the presence of Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India. The song, composed by C. Ramchandra and written by Pradeep, is said to have brought the Prime Minister to tears.[8][10]
In 1963, Mangeshkar returned to collaboration with S. D. Burman. She also sang for R. D. Burman's very first film Chhote Nawaab and later for his films such as Bhoot Bangla (1965), Pati Patni (1966), Baharon ke Sapne (1967) and Abhilasha (1969). She also recorded several popular songs for S. D. Burman, including "Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai", "Gata Rahe Mera Dil" (duet with Kishore Kumar) and "Piya Tose" from Guide (1965), and "Hothon Pe Aisi Baat" from Jewel Thief (1967).
During the 1960s, Lata Mangeshkar continued her association with Madan Mohan which included the songs "Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha" from Anpadh (1962), "Lag Ja Gale" and "Naina Barse Rim Jhim" from Woh Kaun Thi? (1964), "Woh Chup Rahen To" from Jahan Ara (1964), and "Tu Jahan Jahan Chalega" from Mera Saaya (1966).
The 1960s also witnessed the beginning of Mangeshkar's association with Laxmikant-Pyarelal, the music directors for whom she sang the most popular songs in her career. She sang for Parasmani (1963) which was their first film together.
She also sang several playback songs for Marathi films, composed by Marathi music directors including Hridaynath Mangeshkar, Vasant Prabhu, Srinivas Khale, Sudhir Phadke and herself (under the name Anandghan). During the 1960s and 1970s, she also sang several Bengali songs, composed by music directors like Salil Chowdhury and Hemant Kumar.
In this period Lata Mangeshkar has recorded duets with Mukesh, Manna Dey, Mohammed Rafi, and Kishore Kumar.
1970s[link]
In 1972, Meena Kumari's last film, Pakeezah released. It featured popular songs including "Chalte Chalte" and "Inhi Logon Ne" sung by Lata Mangeshkar, and composed by Ghulam Mohammed. She recorded many popular songs for S. D. Burman's last films, including "Rangeela Re" from Prem Pujari (1970), "Khilte Hain Gul Yahaan" from Sharmeelee (1971), and "Piya Bina" from Abhimaan (1973).
Lata Mangeshkar's most notable songs in 1970s were composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal (Laxmi-Pyare) and Rahul Dev Burman[citation needed]. She recorded several songs composed by Laxmi-Pyare in 1960s and 1970s, many of them written by the lyricist Anand Bakshi. She also recorded many hit songs with Rahul Dev Burman in the films Amar Prem (1972), Caravan (1971), Kati Patang(1971), and Aandhi (1975). The two are noted for their songs with the lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri, Anand Bakshi and Gulzar.
In 1973, she won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song "Beeti Na Bitai" from the film Parichay, composed by R. D. Burman, and written by Gulzar. In 1974, she sang her only Malayalam song "Kadali Chenkadali" for the film Nellu, composed by Salil Chowdhury, and written by Vayalar Ramavarma. In 1975, she again won the national award, this time for the song "Roothe Roothe Piya" from the film Kora Kagaz, composed by Kalyanji-Anandji.
From 1970s onwards, Lata Mangeshkar has also staged many concerts in India and abroad, including several charity concerts. Her first concert overseas was at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in 1974. She also released an album of Mirabai's bhajans, Chala Vaahi Des, composed by her brother Hridayanath Mangeshkar. Some of the bhajans in the album include "Saanware Rang Raachi" and "Ud Jaa Re Kaaga". In the early 70s, she released other non-film albums, such as her collection of Ghalib ghazals, an album of Marathi folk songs (koli-geete), an album of Ganesh aartis (all composed by her brother Hridaynath) and an album of abhangs of Sant Tukaram composed by Shrinivas Khale.
In late 1970s and early 1980s, she worked with the children of composers she had earlier worked with. Some of these composers included Rahul Dev Burman (son of Sachin Dev Burman), Rajesh Roshan (son of Roshan), Anu Malik (son of Sardar Malik), and Anand-Milind (sons of Chitragupt).
1980s onwards[link]
From 1980s onwards, Lata Mangeshkar worked with music directors including Shiv-Hari, Ram Laxman, and A. R. Rahman. She recorded some non-film songs, including ghazals with Jagjit Singh.
In 1990, Mangeshkar launched her own production house for Hindi movies which produced the Gulzar-directed movie Lekin.... She won her third National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her rendition of the song "Yaara Sili Sili" from the film, which was composed by her brother Hridayanath. During the 1990s, she recorded with music directors including Jatin-Lalit and Nadeem-Shravan. She has sung for Rajshri Productions, including Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) and Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994).
Mangeshkar has sung for almost all the Yash Chopra films and films from his production house Yash Raj Films at that time, including Chandni (1989), Lamhe (1991), Darr (1993), Yeh Dillagi (1994), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and later on Mohabbatein (2000), Mujhse Dosti Karoge (2002) and Veer Zaara (2004).
A. R. Rahman recorded a few songs with Mangeshkar during this period, including "Jiya Jale" (Dil Se..), "Khamoshiyan Gungunane Lagin" (One Two Ka Four), "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa" (Pukar), "Pyaara Sa Gaon" (Zubeidaa), "Lukka chuppi" (Rang de Basanti) and "O Paalanhaare" (Lagaan). She made an appearance in the film Pukar singing this song.
In 1999, Lata Eau de Parfum, a perfume brand named after her, was launched.[11]
In 1999, Mangeshkar was nominated as a member of Rajya Sabha.[12] However, she did not attend the Rajya Sabha sessions regularly, inviting criticism from several members of the House, including the Deputy Chairperson Najma Heptullah, Pranab Mukherjee and Shabana Azmi.[13][14] She stated the reason for her absence as ill-health; it was also reported that she had not taken a salary, allowance or a house in Delhi for being a Member of Parliament.[13][15]
In 2001, Lata Mangeshkar was awarded Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. In the same year, she established the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune, managed by the Lata Mangeshkar Medical Foundation (founded by the Mangeshkar family in October 1989). In 2005, she designed a jewellery collection called Swaranjali, which was crafted by Adora, an Indian diamond export company. Five pieces from the collection raised £105,000 at a Christie's auction, and a part of the money was donated for the 2005 Pakistan earthquake relief.[16] Also in 2001, she recorded her first Hindi song with the composer Ilaiyaraaja, for the film Lajja; she had earlier recorded Tamil and Telugu songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Lata Mangeshkar's song "Wada Na Tod" is in the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) and on the film's soundtrack.
On June 21, 2007, she released an album Saadgi, featuring eight ghazal-like songs written by Javed Akhtar and composed by Mayuresh Pai.[17]
Lata Mangeshkar records songs for Madhur Bhandarkar Kitne Ajeeb Rishte Hain Yahan Par for Page 3 (2005), Daata Sun Le for Jail (2009) and, Kyun Yahan Hota Hai was recorded years ago for Corporate (2006), but is only being used in Heroine (2012).[18] [19]
Non-singing career[link]
Music direction[link]
Lata Mangeshkar composed music for the first time in 1955 for Marathi movie Ram Ram Pavhane. Later in 1960s, she composed music for following Marathi movies under the pseudonym of Anand Ghan.[20]
- 1960 - Ram Ram Pavhana
- 1963 - Maratha Tituka Melvava
- 1963 - Mohityanchi Manjula
- 1965 - Sadhi Manase
- 1969 - Tambadi Mati
She won Maharashtra State Government's Best Music Director Award for the film Sadhi Manase. The song "Airanichya Deva Tula" from the same film received best song award.[citation needed]
Production[link]
Lata Mangeshkar has produced four films:
- 1953 - Vaadal (Marathi)
- 1953 - Jhaanjhar (Hindi), co-produced with C. Ramchandra
- 1955 - Kanchan (Hindi)
- 1990 - Lekin... (Hindi)
Awards and recognitions[link]
Main article: Awards conferred on Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar has won several awards and honors, including Bharat Ratna (India's Highest Civilian Award), Padma Bhushan (1969), Padma Vibhushan (1999), Dada Saheb Phalke Award (1989), Maharashtra Bhushan Award (1997),[21] NTR National Award (1999), Bharat Ratna (2001), ANR National Award (2009), three National Film Awards, and 12 Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards. She has also won four Filmfare Best Female Playback Awards. In 1969, she made the unusual gesture of giving up the Filmfare Best Female Playback Award, in order to promote fresh talent. She was later awarded Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993.
In 1984, the State Government of Madhya Pradesh instituted the Lata Mangeshkar Award in honour of Lata Mangeshkar. The State Government of Maharashtra also instituted a Lata Mangeshkar Award in 1992.
In 1974, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the history, stating that she had reportedly recorded "not less than 25,000 solo, duet and chorus backed songs in 20 Indian languages" between 1948 and 1974. Her record was contested by Mohammed Rafi, who was claimed to have sung around 28,000 songs.[4][22] After Rafi's death, in its 1984 edition, the Guinness Book of World Records stated Lata Mangeshkar's name for the "Most Recordings", but also stated Rafi's claim. The later editions of Guinness Book stated that Lata Mangeshkar had sung no fewer than 30,000 songs between 1948 and 1987.[23]
Although the entry has not been printed in Guinness editions since 1991, several sources claim that she has recorded thousands of songs, with estimates ranging up to figures as large as 50,000.[24][25] However, even the earliest Guinness claim of 25,000 songs (between 1948–1974) was claimed to be exaggerated by several other sources, with one of them stating that the number of songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar in Hindi films till 1991 was found to be 5250.[26][27][28] Mangeshkar herself stated that she does not keep a record of the number of songs recorded by her, and that she did not know from where Guinness Book editors got their information.[29] In 2011 Asha Bhosle was officially acknowledged by Guinness as the most recorded artist in music history, surpassing Mangeshkar.[6]
See also[link]
References[link]
- ^ "Lata Mangeshkar". The Times of India. December 10, 2002. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/30899862.cms. Retrieved 2009-07-22.
- ^ Yasmeen, Afshan (September 21, 2004). "Music show to celebrate birthday of melody queen". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/09/21/stories/2004092114010200.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ Lata Mangeshkar given Bharat Ratna The Hindu
- ^ a b Raju Bharatan (23 August 2006). "How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?: Page 7". Rediff.com. http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/23sld7.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
- ^ Nerurkar, Vishwas (in Hindi). Swarasha (1948-1994). Mumbai: Vasanti P. Nerukar.
- ^ a b Banerjee, Soumyadipta (2011-10-22). "It’s a world record for Asha Bhosle". DNA India. http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_its-a-world-record-for-asha-bhosle_1601969. Retrieved 2011-10-23.
- ^ Harish Bhimani (1995). In search of Lata Mangeshkar. Indus. ISBN 978-81-7223-170-5.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Khubchandani, Lata (2003). Gulzar, Govind Nihalani, Saibal Chatterjee. ed. Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. pp. 486–487. ISBN 81-7991-066-0.
- ^ Bharatan, Raju (1995). Lata Mangeshkar: A Biography. UBS Publishers Distributors. ISBN 978-81-7476-023-4.
- ^ "Kavi Pradeep, master of the patriotic song, dies at 84". Rediff.com. 1998-12-11. http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/dec/11kavi.htm. Retrieved 2010-11-04.
- ^ Suparn Verma (November 3, 1999). "A perfume called Lata". Rediff.com. http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/nov/03lata.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ "Nominated Members of the Rajya Sabha". Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Government of India. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. http://web.archive.org/web/20070927182238/http://rajyasabha.gov.in/publ/pandp/book2.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ a b Viral Bhayani (November 29, 2002). "Unequal music". The Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/29780945.cms. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ "Straight Answers". The Times of India. March 2, 2003. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/39009721.cms. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ "Leave me alone, says Lata". The Times of India. March 5, 2003. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/39305376.cms. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ "Lata Mangeshkar's jewellery collection raises quake relief funds". November 28, 2005. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/18569.html. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ "Lata Mangeshkar launches new album 'Saadgi'". Daily News & Analysis. June 21, 2007. http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1105020. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=13412
- ^ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/song-for-corporate-to-be-used-in-heroine/199753-8-66.html
- ^ "BFI, Lata Mangeshkar". http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/individual/83243.
- ^ "Stage set for felicitation of Lata with Maharashtra Bhushan award". The Indian Express. http://www.indianexpress.com/ie/daily/19971119/32350123.html. Retrieved 2009-12-02.
- ^ Raju Bharatan (23 August 2006). "How fair were they to Mohammed Rafi?: Page 6". Rediff.com. http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/23sld6.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
- ^ Puri, Amit (February 24, 2003). "Dedicated to Queen of Melody". The Tribune, Chandigarh. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030224/login/music.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-18.
- ^ Chopra, Yash (28 September 2004). "The nightingale of India turns 75". BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3696042.stm. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ "Melody Queen Lata rings in 75th birthday quietly". The Tribune, Chandigarh. September 29, 2004,. http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040929/nation.htm#12. Retrieved 2007-08-13.
- ^ Broughton, Simon; Mark Ellingham, Richard Trillo (2000). World music: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. p. 106. ISBN 978-1-85828-636-5.
- ^ Nerurkar, Vishwas (in Hindi). Lata Mangeshkar Gandhar Swaryatra (1945-1989). Mumbai: Vasanti P. Nerukar.
- ^ Neepa Majumdar (25 September 2009). Wanted cultured ladies only!: female stardom and cinema in India, 1930s-1950s. University of Illinois Press. pp. 232–. ISBN 978-0-252-07628-2. http://books.google.com/books?id=TdM2Ben3alIC&pg=PA232. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ^ Bhatt, Punita. "A controversy in the making". Filmfare magazine. June 1–15, 1987.
Further reading[link]
- Bichu, Dr. Mandar (2011). Lata - Voice of the Golden Era. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7991-625-4.
- Bhimani, Harish (1995). In search of Lata Mangeshkar. Indus. ISBN 978-81-7223-170-5.
- Bharatan, Raju (1995). Lata Mangeshkar: A Biography. UBS Publishers Distributors. ISBN 978-81-7476-023-4.
- Kabir, Nasreen Munni (2009). Lata Mangeshkar: In Her Own Voice. Niyogi Books. ISBN 978-81-89738-41-9.
- Lata, Mangeshkar (1995). Madhuvanti Sapre and Dinkar Gangal. ed (in Marathi). In search of Lata Mangeshkar. Harper Collins/Indus. ISBN 978-81-7223-170-5. . A collection of articles written by Lata Mangeshkar since 1952.
- Nerurkar, Vishwas (in Hindi). Lata Mangeshkar Gandhar Swaryatra (1945-1989). Mumbai: Vasanti P. Nerukar. .
- Bichhu, Mandar V. (1996) (in Hindi). Gaaye Lata, Gaaye Lata. Sharjah: Pallavi Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7223-170-5. . A collection of articles written by Lata Mangeshkar since 1952.
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