Rehman (23 June 1921 – 1979)^{[citation needed]} was an Indian film actor whose career spanned from late 1940s through to late 1970s. He was an integral part of the Guru Dutt team, and most known for his roles in films, like Pyaasa (1957), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) and Waqt (1965). ^[1]

Early life and education[link]

Rehman was an actor in Hindi and Indian films. He was born on 23 June 1921 at Lahore. He graduated from Robertson college Jabalpur. Amongst his nephews, are prominent Pakistani film and TV actor Faisal Rehman and Fasih-ur-Rehman, Indian classical dancer and sons of his younger brother Massud-ur-Rehman famous cinematographer in Pakistan.^[2]

Film career[link]

After college (1942) he joined the Royal Indian Air Force and trained at Pune as a pilot. Air Force didn't appeal to him and soon left for a career in films at Bombay. He is best known for his suave sophisticated roles, which suited his personality. His movie career started with a job as third assistant director to Vishram Bedekar at the studios in Pune. Vishram needed an Afghan who could tie a Pushtun turban on one of his characters. Rehman could do that being a Pushtun by race, and that brought him to the screen for some lead roles.

Initially he played lead roles, as time passed and his hair turned grey, he accepted character roles and made his mark in some hit films; Chaudhvin Ka Chand and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (where he played a debauched zamindar, Chhote Sarkar) ^[3], Waqt were some of his memorable roles, the first two with Guru Dutt.' famous actor, producer, director. He was a regular in Guru Dutt films ( Pyaasa). They were old friends from the days they were trying to break into films. Rehman also did key roles in 'Baharon Ki Manzil', 'Gomti ke Kinare', 'Dushman', 'Holi Ayi Re'. Rehman received four Filmfare nominations as Best Supporting Actor for: Yahudi (1958), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966).^[4]

Death[link]

In 1977, he suffered three heart attacks after which he got throat cancer and died after a prolonged and painful illness in 1979. Rehman is the elder brother of Masood-ur-Rehman, cinematographer, Pakistan Film Industry. Masood is father of Pakistan TV and film star Faisal Rehman(Arman)., and celebrated Indian classical dancer Fasih-ur-Rehman.

Selected Filmography[link]

• Pyaasa (1957)
• Yahudi (1958)
• Phir Subha Hogi (1958)
• Chhalia (1960)
• Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)
• Ghunghat (1960)
• Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)
• Mere Mehboob (1963)
• Ganga ki lhere (1964)
• Waqt (1965)
• Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966)
• Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (1966)
• Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966)
• Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967)
• Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968)
• Shikar (1968)
• Devi (1970)
• Dushmun (1971)
• Heera Panna (1973)
• Majboor (1974)
• Dost (1974)
• Aap Ki Kasam (1974) -- Sunita's father
• Aandhi (1975) -- K. Bose
• Chacha Bhatija (1977)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Rehman at the Internet Movie Database  India
• Rehman (1923–1979)
• Faisal Rehman Interview

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Rishpal Singh Rekhi better known by his stage name Rishi Rich is a British Indian music producer born in Croydon, England and based in London. He began his career in the Asian Underground scene and later became internationally known for his Bhangra tracks, his Hindi remixes, and as a pioneer of Indian-R&B fusion music.

Through the Rishi Rich Project, he was responsible for launching British Asian talents who would later gain mainstream success, such as Jay Sean (internationally) and Juggy D.

He has also released his own solo albums, Simply Rich in 2002 with Ishq Records and The Project in 2006 with 2point9 Records and his produced songs have appeared in a number of Bollywood films. He now runs Rishi Rich Productions with contracts with a number of South Asian British artists including H-Dhami, Mumzy Stranger, Veronica Mehta, Tasha Tah and Abbas Hasan.

The Rishi Rich Project[link]

Rishi rich worked in the UK with a number of Asian artists co-produced a number of Asian music albums. In January 2003, he signed management contract with 2Point9 Records. Soon after, he formed the Rishi Rich Project, the objective of which was to showcase up-and-coming talent. The Rishi Rich releases quickly became famous in the Asian Underground scene, being pioneers of contemporary R&B-Bhangra fusion. They subsequently found success in India and helped popularize Indian-R&B fusion sounds in both the Asian underground scene and in Indian pop music.^[1]

"Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)", released on 8 September 2003, was the debut single by the Rishi Rich Project produced by Richi Rich and featuring Jay Sean (singing in English) and Juggy D (in Punjabi). It was an Asian Underground song with the music video set at a block party in a London neighbourhood. The song peaked at #12 on the UK Singles Charts and #2 on the Dutch Top 40. It also won "Best Single R&B" at the 2003 UK Asian Music Awards.^[2] It is considered Jay Sean's first successful single and was later included in his debut album, Me Against Myself (2004) produced by Rishi Rich himself, as well in Rich's album, Rishi Rich Project. The song was also included in the soundtrack for the 2003 Bollywood film Boom.^[3]

On 27 April 2007, Rishi announced that he was parting with his record company 2Point9 Records,^[4] marking the end of the Rishi Rich Project. After their departures from the project, Jay Sean subsequently went on to become one of the most successful groundbreaking international Asian artists (prestigiously topping the US Hot 100 in 2009),^[5] while Juggy D became one of the most successful British artists in the mainstream Indian market.^[6]

Solo career[link]

Rishi Rich released his first solo album Simply Rich fuses urban music and bhangra. The album was a big success in the Asian pop charts that resulted in a number of singles like "Nahin Jeena" featuring Don D and Juggy D and "Nahin Tere Jeha Hor Disda" with the music video featuring cameo appearances by Bally Sagoo, Juggy D, Jay Sean and Veronica Mehta.

His second solo release, The Project in 2006 included the single "Push It Up (Aaja Kuriye)" featuring Juggy D and Jay Sean^[7] peaking at No 1 on the BBC Asian Network Chart.

Rishi Rich Productions[link]

In 2007 Rishi Rich started Rishi Rich Productions (RRP), a joint partnership between himself and entertainment entrepreneur, Waleed Jahangir.^[8] The artists signed to the company are Rishi Rich himself,^[9] H-Dhami,^[9] Mumzy,^[9] Veronica Mehta (aka Veronica),^[9] Tasha Tah,^[9][10] Juggy D,^{[citation needed]} and Abbas Hasan.^{[citation needed]}

Rishi Rich won "Best Producer" at the UK Asian Music Awards in 2003^[2] and also in 2009 for producing H-Dhami's debut album Sadke Java.^[11] At the 2009 event he also won a special "Commitment to the Scene" award.^[11]

Filmography[link]

Rishi Rich expanded also into Indian film and many of his produced songs appeared in various Bollywood films:

• Hum Tum: Rishi produced a track for the first ever release from the Yash Raj music label, which featured in the 2004 film Hum Tum.
• Kyaa Kool Hai Hum: The track One Night, produced by Rishi and sung by Jay Sean, was taken from Jay Sean's album Me Against Myself and was included in the 2005 film Kyaa Kool Hai Hum. However, the version on this soundtrack was entitled Dil Mera (One Night) and included vocals by Veronica as well as Jay Sean.
• Boom: The track "Eyes On You" which was performed by Jay Sean was featured in Bollywood film Boom. The song hit the UK Top 10 in 2004 and was featured on Jay Sean's debut album 'Me Against Myself'.^[12]

Discography[link]

Rishi Rich solo albums[link]

• Simply Rich 2002 (Ishq Records)
• The Project 2006 (2point9 Records)

Compilations and remix albums[link]

• King of Hearts Queen of Hearts Vol.1
• King of Hearts Queen of Hearts Vol.2
• Love 2 Love 2000 - Chapter 6
• Playback
• Pure Garage - Chapter 1
• Pure Garage - Chapter 2
• Pure Garage - Chapter 3
• Playback 2
• Gift 2 U
• Let the Music Play - "2005"
• Bombay Mix - CD 1

Productions[link]

• Ali G Indahouse Soundtrack (2002)

12. Mis-Teeq - "This Is How We Do It" (Rishi Rich Mix)

• Taz's "Cafe Mumbai" (2003)

7. "Get Down" (Rishi Rich Remix)

• B21's "Made in England" (2003)

3. "Mahi" (Rishi Rich Remix) (featuring Mentor)

• Jassi Sidhu's "Reality Check" (2003)

5. "Aag Remix" (featuring Mentor)

• Mis-Teeq's "Eye Candy" (2003)

4 tracks

• Hum Tum Soundtrack (2004)

7. U 'n' I (Mere Dil Vich Hum Tum) (featuring Juggy D and Veronica)

• Juggy D's "Juggy D" (2004)

2. "Kohl Aaja (Come Closer)" (featuring Jin)

4. "Come On (Aajana Part 2)" (featuring Veronica)

5. "Nasheh"

6. "Gabaru" (featuring Don Dee)

8. "Meri Jaan" (featuring Jay Sean)

11. "Dil De Rani"

• Jay Sean's "Me Against Myself" (2004)

Entire album

1. "Intro (Balcony Skit)"

2. "Eyes On You"

3. "One Night" (featuring Juggy D and Veronica)

4. "Don't Rush"

6. "Stolen"

7. "Come With Me"

8. "Holding On"

10. "Dance With You" (featuring Juggy D)

11. "Man's World (Ramta Jogi)"

13. "One Minute"

14. "Meri Jaan" (featuring Juggy D)

16. "You Don't Know Me"

• Veronica's "Theen" (2005)

1. "Dil Lageya" (featuring Juggy D)

4. "Stay"

5. "Sajana"

6. "Aaja"

9. "Sitarey"

• Kyaa Kool Hai Hum Soundtrack (2005)

8. "Dil Mera (One Night)" (featuring Jay Sean, Juggy D and Veronica)

• Jassi Sidhu's "No Strings Attached" (2006)

5. "Rahe Rahe" (Rishi Rich Remix)

• Silinder Pardesi's "Hey Soniye" (2007)

1. "Hey Sohniye"

2. "Mahi Ve" (Rishi Rich Remix)

• Jassi Sidhu's "The New Adventures Of Jassi Sidhu" (2008)

2. "Sohni Lagudhi"

7. "Koori Dill Mangudhi"

9. "Taal"

12. "Ki Kehneh" (Rishi Rich Remix) (featuring Malkit Singh and Mumzy)

• H Dhami's "Sadke Java" (2008)

Entire album:

1. "Sadke Java"

2. "Mitran Di Jaan"

3. "Har Gabroo"

4. "Ik Dagga"

5. "Lute Gaai"

6. "Akh Lad Gayee" (featuring Roach Killa)

7. "Nachdi Vekhna"

8. "Heeriye" (featuring Chaaya)

9. "Dho Nain"

10. "Kinee Sohni"

11. "Tere Naal (featuring Mumzy)

12. "Sadke Java" (Jaan Re-Fix)

13. "Mitran Di Jaan" (The Double R Original)

• Mona's "Stronger" (2008)

2. "Ki Dasaan"

4. "Bachin Ve Shakina"

• Sukhbir's "Tere Naal Nachna" (2008)

1. "Tere Naal Nachna"

• Stereo Nation's "Rewind Selekta" (2009)

1. "Larl Larl Buleeya" (Rishi Rich Remix) (featuring Mumzy)

3. "Hun Tha Meh Nachna" (Rishi Rich Remix)

• Miss Pooja's "Romantic Jatt" (2009)

1. Kise De Naal Pyar

• Malkit Singh's "Billo Rani" (2009)

1. Nach Billo (featuring Mumzy)

3. Saari Raat Nachava (featuring Mumzy)

• "The Streets Of Bollywood 3" (2009)

1. It Can Only Be Love (featuring Mumzy)

3. City Guy (featuring Mumzy)

6. Lover Lover (featuring Veronica)

• Sophie's "Sounds Of Sophie" (2009)

1. Manjave (Feat Mumzy)

3. Soni Soni

6. Daddy Cool (Mundiyan Toh Bachke Rehna) (Feat Mumzy)

• Jerusha's "Jerushalem" (2009)

1. Girls, Girls, Boys, Boys (featuring Mumzy)

• Veronica "Rush" (2010)

1. "Manja Soniya"

2. "Rush"

3. "Addicted"

4. "Disco Diwane"

5. "Aaja Mahiyah"

6. "Turn" (Feat Mumzy)

8. "Soniya" (Co-produced by Bee-2)

9. "Gal Sun"

10. "Meri Jaan" (Feat Hunterz and Vee)

• Mumzy's upcoming debut album (2010)

"Stranger"

"One More Dance"

"Showgirl"

"Let's Party"

"Runaway"

• Juggy D's upcoming "Juggy D 2: Punjabi Rock Star" (2010)

"Aaja Kuriyeh (Push It Up)" (Punjabi Version)

• Tash Tah's upcoming debut album (2010)

"Lady, Let Me Hold You"

"Sexadelic"

"Tomorrow Never Comes"

"Body Beat"

"Crazy Girl"

"Freak Lady"

"Rewind" (featuring Mumzy)

Other co-productions and remixes[link]

With 2Kool albums

• Bollywood Fever
• Warm It Up
• 2Kool Flavor
• Klassic Kuts
• Love 2 Love - Chapter 1
• Love 2 Love - Chapter 2
• Love 2 Love - Chapter 3
• The Best of 2Kool

With VR1 albums

• The Next Stage
• Love 2 Love - Chapter 4
• Love 2 Love - Chapter 5
• Voices

References[link]