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Dashrath Raja and Shravan

Shravan (or Shravan Kumar) is the name of a Mythological Character that appeared in Ramayana who exhibited unparalleled devotion toward his parents.

Background[link]

Shravan Kumar belonged to the time when King Dashratha ruled Ayodhya. He was born to a Vaishanava Brahmin father shantnav and a Vaishnav Shudra mother gyanvati

One day his parents told him that they had become quite aged. They, therefore, wanted him to take them to the forty places of pilgrimage, it is a typical Hindu belief that a pilgrimage to the various shrines and holy places under- taken in old age, purifies the soul.

The blind hermit and his wife mourn their son, who was slain accidentally by Dasaratha

In those days means of transport were scarce and costly, and Shravan Kumar could not afford it. He, therefore, decided to place his parents in two baskets and carry the baskets on his shoulder to the various places of pilgrimage. He took a strong bamboo- stick, at its two ends he tied the two baskets with strong ropes, and placed his father in one of the baskets and his mother in the other. Carrying on his shoulder this bamboo stick with a basket at either end, Shravan started on the pilgrimage.

According to the legend in Ramayana, while hunting in the forest of Ayodhya, King Dashratha heard a sound near a lake and unleashed an arrow, hoping to hit an animal.

When he crossed the lake to collect his kill, he found that his arrow had struck a boy who was bleeding.The boy, Shravan Kumar, told Dashratha, that he had come to the lake to collect water for his sick and aged parents, who were both blind and who he had been carrying on a sling.He requested the king to take water to his parents. After telling his tale, Shravan succumbed to his wounds and when the king took water for his parents and told them of his tragic mistake, they were unable to bear the shock.^[1]

Sarvan Village[link]

The place where Shravan died was named Sarvan(Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh—if the locals are to be believed). The spot where Dashratha shot his arrow came to be known as Sarwara and the place where Shravan's parents died is called Samadha. An old and rough memorial for Shravan on the banks of the lake is now withering away. It is said that there lies a stone statue of Shravan Kumar and as he died of unquenched thirst, if water is poured into the navel of the stone figure, the hole never gets filled up. Villagers from Sarvan and adjoining places visit the spot every Monday to offer prayers to Shravan, who is revered as a dutiful son.^[2]

References[link]

External links[link]

• [1]
• [2]

Nadeem-Shravan (sometimes credited as Nadeem Shravan) are a music director duo in the Bollywood film industry of India. The duo derives its name from the first names of its two principals, Nadeem Saifi and Shravan Rathod.

Nadeem-Shravan were two of the most successful music directors of the 1990s till mid 2000s. They are known for their catchy songs that feature a strong rhythm (often accentuated by Latin percussion instruments) and great melodies. Major Hindi playback singers such as Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Abhijeet, SP Balasubramanyam, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam, Alka Yagnik, Anuradha Paudwal and many others have sung under their baton.

They composed soundtracks for many films including Aashiqui (1990), Saajan (1991), Deewana (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Dilwale (1994), Raja (1995), Barsaat (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996), Jeet (1996), Raja Hindustani (1996), Pardes (1997), Sirf Tum (1999), Dhadkan (2000), Kasoor (2001), Hum Ho Gaye Aapke (2001), Raaz (2002), Andaaz (2003), Tumsa Nahi Dekha (2004), Bewafaa (2005) and many others. Their music for Raaz was even appreciated by Sir Paul McCartney.^[1]

Music career[link]

The association of Nadeem and Shravan dates back to 1972 when they met each other at a function. Their first film assignment was Dangal, a Bhojpuri movie in 1979. Their first Hindi movie assignment was Maine Jeena Seekh Liya in 1981. But they were stuck with the B-grade films until they got three big films in the form of Ilaaka, Hisaab Khoon Ka and Lashkar. These same B-grade film composers in the future would grow so popular to the extent that they were signed on by the biggest banners in Bollywood. In 1985 the duo composed music for a commercial project called 'Star Ten'. Ten Hindi actors (Mithun, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Sachin, Danny, Vijendra, Sulakshana Pandit, etc.) sang some songs with lyrics by Anwar Saagar. ^[2]

Rise to fame[link]

Aashiqui (1990) brought Nadeem-Shravan into the limelight. Music mogul Gulshan Kumar gave them the break and the film saw the emergence of three superstars - Nadeem, Shravan and Kumar Sanu. Some hits include "Ek Sanam Chahiye", "Nazar Ke Saamane", "Dheere Dheere Se", "Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum" and "Jaanejigar Jaaneman". Aashiqui ranks in the lot of the few films that have had a hit in each song. The joy ride continued with Saajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Sadak, Sainik, Raja, Dilwale, Raja Hindustani and Phool Aur Kaante. Whether it was "Chehra Kya Dekhte Ho" (Salaami), "Adayein Bhi Hain" (Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin) "Sochenge Tumhe Pyar" (Deewana), "Aaj Raat Chandni Hai" (Kal Ki Awaz), they all had the distinct stamp of Nadeem Shravan.

They have composed all kinds of music, be it fast-track, sentimental or dance numbers. But their forte was always melody. Most of their compositions were inspired from old time ghazals, westerns and other charts.

When Pardes audio was released it became to do very well due to the popularity of songs. This also increased popularity of the director, Subhash Ghai and the duo's performance in the industry. The album was very successful amongst the audience. The tracks had different varieties of songs; unforgettable songs ("I Love My India" and "Meri Mehbooba"), love songs ("Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain") and qawwali ("Nahin Hona Tha)" pop ("My first day in America"), pain ("Ye Dil Deewana") were immensely popular. It remains as one of the best of all time and songs are played on radios even today. Nadeem-Shravan have illustrated their talent by including all genres of Hindi music in the soundtrack. Planet Bollywood started the review by saying, "The music for Pardes is Nadeem-Shravan's best ever." ^[3]

They got the maximum hits with Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam, Udit Narayan, Vinod Rathod and Sonu Nigam. They have worked with lyricists like Anand Bakshi, Faaiz Anwar, Hasrat Jaipuri, Rani Malik and many others, but their tuning seems to fit best with Sameer. When they arrived on the music scene, Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Anand Milind were at the top. But subsequently their hard worked paid and they gave various hits in a row.^[2]

Their songs often contain Jhankaar, Conga, Bongos, Electronic drum fusion beats. They have insisted on sticking to lyricist Sameer and male singers Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan and female singer Alka Yagnik for most of their compositions.

Aashiqui has been rated the 4th best soundtrack ever by Planet Bollywood on their "100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks". ^[4] Others soundtrack by them include Saajan (16), Sadak (51), Raja Hindustani (56), Dhadkan (73), Deewana (79).

Gulshan Kumar murder case[link]

In 1997, the duo ran into negative publicity when Nadeem, while on vacation in London, England, was named a suspect in the murder of his former mentor, record executive Gulshan Kumar (the boss of T-Series Music Company). In India, by the investigating police and arrest warrants were issued against him. He was said^{[by whom?]} to have paid a hitman for carrying out this task. His passport was revoked, and to avoid arrest, he stayed in England. The House of Lords upheld the London High Court's decision against the extradition in the 1997 murder case, and turned down the Indian government's plea for review of the decision. "In the findings given by the UK court which were confirmed by the House Of Lords, Nadeem Saifi was not only declared innocent, he was also a victim of conspiracy falsely involved in a serious charge of conspiring to kill Gulshan Kumar.^[5][6] In mid-2002, Nadeem Saifi was acquitted of any involvement in the Gulshan Kumar murder case by a court in the Indian city of Mumbai. The judge said there was inadequate evidence to prove the charges.^[7]

After being inactive for sometime, Nadeem-Shravan made a comeback of sorts with films like Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa, Ek Rishta, Kasoor, Hum Ho Gaye Aapke, Raaz, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Qayamat, Hungama, Andaaz, Bewafaa, Tumsa Nahi Dekha, Barsaat, Dosti and Do Knot Disturb.

Nadeem remained in the UK and despite the distance between England and India, he and Shravan continued to make music together. But they later split after Dosti.^[8]

Split and coming back together[link]

In 2005, the duo split. Dosti was their last movie together. Nadeem started his own perfume and bag company, also involved in solo compositions. Shravan was disinterested in continuing with his music, and instead focussed on his son's music careers and movie production. Another reason cited is probably the distance between the two. In an interview, Nadeem stated that there is not any conflict between him and Shravan. ^{[9] [10]}. Nadeem-Shravan are likely to make comeback with Saajan sequel and according to Saajan director Lawrence D'Souza, they have agreed to do the music of the sequel as well.^[11]

Awards[link]

Nadeem-Shravan have won several awards during their music career.

• 1990 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Aashiqui
• 1991 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Saajan
• 1992 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Deewana
• 1996 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Raja Hindustani
• 1996 - Star Screen Best Music Director Award - Raja Hindustani
• 1997 - Star Screen Best Music Director Award - Pardes
• 2002 - Zee Cine Best Music Director - Raaz

Nominations[link]

• 1991 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Phool Aur Kaante
• 1993 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
• 1995 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Raja
• 1997 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Pardes
• 2000 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Dhadkan
• 2000 - Star Screen Best Music Director Award - Dhadkan
• 2000 - IIFA Best Music Director - Dhadkan
• 2002 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Raaz
• 2003 - Zee Cine Best Music Director - Andaaz

Discography[link]

Impact on record sales[link]

In total span of 17 years only 4 years (1998, 1999, 2004, 2006) are such which don't have Nadeem-Shravan's album in top 3. The year wise analysis is as follows.^{[citation needed]}

Sales[link]

All time music sales:^[12]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Shravan Rathod at the Internet Movie Database
• Nadeem Saifi at the Internet Movie Database
• http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/aashiqui-song-tops-airtels-music-download-list-09
• http://www.screenindia.com/news/we-will-be-number-one-again/515379/
• http://www.nadeemshravan.net Exclusive Fan Site
• http://www.microcan.net/nadeemshravan/interviews.html Interviews
• http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/01/08/8598/index.html Nadeem - Shravan all set to return together
• http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/sep/14nandy.htm Gulshan Kumar Murder
• http://www.india-today.com/itoday/20000522/cinema.html Nadeem Saifi's Interview on India Today

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Kumar Sanu (alias Kedarnath Bhattacharya, born in Kolkata) is a leading Indian Bollywood playback singer.^[1] He was awarded the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award over five consecutive years. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2009.^[2]

Early life[link]

Kumar Sanu's father Pashupati Bhattacharya was a vocalist and composer. He trained Sanu as a singer and tabla player. After getting a degree in commerce from Calcutta University, Sanu began performing publicly in 1979, singing at shows and restaurants around Calcutta. He modeled his singing style after Bollywood singer Kishore Kumar.^[3] Later he developed his own singing style.^[3]

Career[link]

In 1987, music director and singer Jagjit Singh offered Sanu the chance to sing in the Hindi film Aandhiyan. Sanu then relocated to Mumbai, where Kalyanji-Anandji gave him chance to sing in the film Jaadugar. Kalyanji-Anandji suggested that he change his name from Kedar Nath Bhattacharya to Kumar Sanu.^[3]

Sanu started off singing Jagjit Singh's film songs, and went on to work with composers including Naushad, Ravindra Jain, Hridayanath Mangeshkar, Pt.R K Razdan, Kalyanji Anandji, and Usha Khanna.

For the 1990 film Aashiqui, music directors Nadeem-Shravan got Sanu to sing all but one of the songs which included "Ek Sanam Chahiye", "Tu meri zindagi hain", "Nazar Ke Saamne", "Jaane Jigar Jaaneman", "Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum" and "Dheere Dheere Se". He won the first of his record five consecutive Filmfare awards as Best Male Playback Singer. His next Filmfare Awards came for songs in the movies Saajan (1991), Deewana (1992), Baazigar (1993), and 1942: A Love Story (1994).

Sanu often collaborated with Nadeem-Shravan. Some of their collaborations include songs in movies like Aashiqi (1990), Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (1991), Sadak (1991), Saajan (1991), Deewana (1992), Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (1992), Kal Ki Awaz (1992), Shreeman Aashique (1993), Salami (1993), Damini: Lightning (1993), Dilwale (1994), Agni Sakshi (1996), Raja Hindustani (1996), Jeet (1996), Pardes (1997), among others.

In a career spanning two decades he has sung with composers including R.D. Burman, Anand-Milind, Anu Malik, Jatin-Lalit, Nadeem-Shravan, Himesh Reshammiya, Ismail Darbar, Kalyanji Anandji, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Rajesh Roshan, Sajid-Wajid, Viju Shah, Uttam Singh for Dushman, Raam Laxman, Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen, Anand Raj Anand, Aadesh Shrivastava, Vishal-Shekhar, M. M. Keeravani & Vishal Bharadwaj.

He has also created music for Indian films and also produced the Bollywood film, Utthaan. Currently Kumar Sanu team up with Rakesh Bhhatia and together they produced Hindi feature film based on the four street children of Mumbai. All four children are doing shoe- polish on railway platform in order to earn their daily bread and butter. Mithun Chakraborty is acting in his movie as a lead role. Recently Kumar Sanu has sang for epic Bengali film Hason Raja, which directed by UK-based filmmaker Ruhul Amin.

Sanu was in the panel of judges on Sony TV for Waar Parriwar, a reality show based on the bringing together of a singing gharana (family of singers) and on Zee Bangla TV in a music reality show called Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - Vishwa Sera.

Awards[link]

• 2009: Padma Shri: India's 4th highest civilian honour given by Government of India.

Filmfare Awards[link]

Won[link]

Nominated[link]

Star Screen Award[link]

Notable Bollywood Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Kumar Sanu at the Internet Movie Database

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, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Khamoshi: The Musical, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Yes Boss, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Mohabbatein and Fanaa. Jatin-Lalit is their professional name and appears on the covers of their music CDs and DVDs. In 2006, the brothers ended their professional relationship, citing personal problems.

Early life[link]

Jatin and Lalit were born into the Mewati gharana of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, and are nephews of classical exponent Pandit Jasraj. They received their musical education primarily from their father, Pandit Pratap Narayan. They were also taught guitar and piano by Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, the father of Pyarelal Sharma of the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo.^[1]

Bollywood actresses Sulakshana Pandit and Vijeta Pandit are their sisters, and music director Aadesh Shrivastava is their brother-in-law, being married to the younger of the two sisters, Vijeta.^[2]

Musical career[link]

They began their career in 1992, composing music for the Hindi movie Yaara Dildara and the famous soundtrack of the movie was " Bin Tere Sanam... ". They were first noticed for their work on the soundtrack of the movie Khiladi and for "Pehla Nasha", a romantic song from the movie Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander. Their compositions are strongly influenced by R. D. Burman's style of music making. Towards the second half of the nineties, they were among the most sought after music directors in the Indian film industry.^{[citation needed]}

The duo has worked with a variety of lyricists and singers including Javed Akhtar, Anand Bakshi, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu. During the last few years of their joint career, their music albums contained several songs composed by other musicians. This practice was not liked by Jatin-Lalit; however, the producer and director insisted on it.^{[citation needed]} In Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham two of the tracks were composed by Sandesh Shandilya. In Chalte Chalte, Aadesh Shrivastava composed several songs. Also in Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, one song was composed by Himesh Reshammiya and Sajid-Wajid.

They were also some of the first composers to write songs performed by Bollywood film stars rather than playback singers. They specially composed "Aati Kya Khandala" in the film Ghulam for the lead actor Aamir Khan. They also composed a song for Sanjay Dutt to sing in the movie Khoobsurat.

Plagiarism[link]

Jatin and Lalit have borrowed extensively from other musical artists in writing their compositions^[3]. In a 2007 interview with the Times of India, Lalit stated that "A producer or a director will hand us a CD and ask us to produce similar music. We as composers don't have a choice but to put in our best creative talent in it. Composing music is very tedious today."^[4]

Acting career[link]

Jatin and Lalit both appeared in the movie Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar during the song "Humse Hai Saara Jahaan". Jatin is the guy singing the song with the girl whereas Lalit can be seen playing the guitar (the very first shot of the song). Jatin also performed the song "Ruth Ke Humse Kabhi" in the film.

Television career[link]

Jatin-Lalit are generally reclusive: they rarely attend industry parties or conduct interviews with the media.^{[citation needed]} Jatin-Lalit were appointed as judges in the Zee Television musical show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. They were also judges on another musical show, Star Voice of India. Jatin has also appeared as a mentor in a popular TV show Jhoom India. He also was Judge and Mentor in Popular Reality show on Sony Waar Pariwaar. This show was hosted by Urmila Matondkar. The show has been truly appreciated by the Indian community all over the world especially in the USA.

The separation[link]

After working for almost 16 years together, they announced that they would be parting ways due to some personal problems.^[5] Reasons for the separation are unknown, but entertainment writers have speculated that the split is because of financial matters.^[6]

Solo careers[link]

Lalit and Jatin have both continued to compose separately. Lalit scored the 2007 film, Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee, Showbiz,Horn Ok Pleassss and "Dulha Mil Gaya"

Jatin composed the score for Saurav Shukla's upcoming film, "I am 24", starring Neha Dhupia and Rajat Kapoor. It is a Planman Motion Films Presentation.

He also composed for filmmaker Raja Sen's film Krishnakanter Will. "I am working on the number. I am trying to make it in such a way that it goes along with the novel written by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay. The song will be melody based," says Jatin.^{[citation needed]} He also recorded an album for the president of the Indian Business and Professional Council, Abbas Ali Mirza. He is also doing the Music for Kundan Shah's next. Considering the strong track record Jatin Lalit had with Kundan Shah, this film could be the next Kabhi Haa Kabhi Naa for Jatin. Jatin is also working on the maiden venture of Gazebo Entertainment's "Saturday Night".

Lalit composed the song "Munni Badnaam Hui" for 2010's blockbuster movie Dabangg. The song has become hugely popular among the masses, particularly for the quirky lyrics and Malaika Arora Khan's dance moves.

Awards and recognition[link]

Their soundtrack of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge was judged the top Hindi soundtrack of all time by on-line voters on the BBC Asian Network. The number two and three positions also went to Jatin-Lalit for their compositions from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.^[7]

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has been rated the 6th best soundtrack ever by Planet Bollywood on their "100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks". ^[8] Other soundtracks included in the list are Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (64), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (69), Khamoshi: The Musical (97).

Discography[link]

Sales[link]

All time music sales:^[9]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Biography at Hindilyrix
• Jatin Pandit at the Internet Movie Database
• Lalit Pandit at the Internet Movie Database