Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Shreya Ghosal
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Family: Father, Mother.
Discover the child prodigy – Shreya Ghoshal.. the twinkle in her eyes takes you deep into the creative world. Her sweet smile can soothe many a tense nerves, but her biggest asset is her melodious voice. A good singer with a good a voice – a rare phenomenon that has happened to Bollywood. Winner of eight major awards including the national award, 2003.
Her early days as a singer started from the age of four. She belongs to a highly academic family. Her father is an Engineer in the nuclear power plant by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. and mother is a postgraduate in literature.Her mother was a good singer and whenever she used to play any note on the harmonium,Shreya used to sing correctly of her own. Her father recognized her talent and decided to give her proper training. But as she was residing in an isolated place near Kota, Rajasthan. Later on she started going to Kota and started learning proper Hindustani classical music.
Her first break came through TVS Sa Re Ga Ma, the music talent hunt show on Zee TV. Being a perpetual contestant and winner of several episodes, she was selected for the 75th Children’s special episode of TVS Sa Re Ga Ma, which she won. Later on, she also won the children’s mega final show way back in 1996, at the age of twelve. During one of the episodes, Sanjay Leela Bhansali heard her and was very impressed . After a year and a half, Sanjay Bhansali called her. That’s how Devdas happened ,her debut film as a playback singer.
From winning accolades as a child singer to working with some of the top names in the film and music business , the journey was not very hard for Shreya as she has become an young achiever in such a short span.She targeted doing good work and has won many awards (8 awards in a single year including a National Award).
Currently Shreya is pursuing her Final year B.A. degree She enjoys Symphony and instrumental in western music and her favourite is ABBA group. But Indian music is definitely her soul. Her voice has a texture that suits romantic songs and she can project voice very well(remember "Jadu Hai Nasha Hai " from jism ).She is also comfortable singing sad songs or peppy songs.She has recorded in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi, besides Hindi.Apart from Devdas, she has done Jism, Saaya, Inteha, Out of Control, Khakee, Munnabhai MBBS , Dhoop, Kuchh Kaha Aapne, Aarman, Desh Devi, Tujhe Meri Kasam, LOC, Aetbaar, Police Force etc.
Family: Father, Mother.
Discover the child prodigy – Shreya Ghoshal.. the twinkle in her eyes takes you deep into the creative world. Her sweet smile can soothe many a tense nerves, but her biggest asset is her melodious voice. A good singer with a good a voice – a rare phenomenon that has happened to Bollywood. Winner of eight major awards including the national award, 2003.
Her early days as a singer started from the age of four. She belongs to a highly academic family. Her father is an Engineer in the nuclear power plant by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. and mother is a postgraduate in literature.Her mother was a good singer and whenever she used to play any note on the harmonium,Shreya used to sing correctly of her own. Her father recognized her talent and decided to give her proper training. But as she was residing in an isolated place near Kota, Rajasthan. Later on she started going to Kota and started learning proper Hindustani classical music.
Her first break came through TVS Sa Re Ga Ma, the music talent hunt show on Zee TV. Being a perpetual contestant and winner of several episodes, she was selected for the 75th Children’s special episode of TVS Sa Re Ga Ma, which she won. Later on, she also won the children’s mega final show way back in 1996, at the age of twelve. During one of the episodes, Sanjay Leela Bhansali heard her and was very impressed . After a year and a half, Sanjay Bhansali called her. That’s how Devdas happened ,her debut film as a playback singer.
From winning accolades as a child singer to working with some of the top names in the film and music business , the journey was not very hard for Shreya as she has become an young achiever in such a short span.She targeted doing good work and has won many awards (8 awards in a single year including a National Award).
Currently Shreya is pursuing her Final year B.A. degree She enjoys Symphony and instrumental in western music and her favourite is ABBA group. But Indian music is definitely her soul. Her voice has a texture that suits romantic songs and she can project voice very well(remember "Jadu Hai Nasha Hai " from jism ).She is also comfortable singing sad songs or peppy songs.She has recorded in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi, besides Hindi.Apart from Devdas, she has done Jism, Saaya, Inteha, Out of Control, Khakee, Munnabhai MBBS , Dhoop, Kuchh Kaha Aapne, Aarman, Desh Devi, Tujhe Meri Kasam, LOC, Aetbaar, Police Force etc.
Shaan
HE WAS one of the earliest faces of Indipop, part of India's first and only brother-sister band, and he went solo a year ago. You guessed it right, Shaan, aka Shantanu Mukherjee, is the man.
Shaan has been around right from the days of Q-Funk (Qawali Funk, that is). Many of us hardcore Indipop fans may recall seeing him in the medley video of the album. Later in 1996, he went on to do the pop album Naujawan with his sister, Sagarika and one of the tracks, "Aisa hota hai," became quite popular. Till date, it is the only siblings' album in the market.
After Naujawan, both Shaan and Sagarika decided to go their separate ways. First, it was Sagarika who branched out with an emotional Maa, which struck a chord with the listeners. In fact, the second video of Naujawan was Sagarika's solo track, a pumped-up remix of "Disco Deewane".
Soon afterwards, it was Shaan's turn to go solo, and so Love-ology happened. Its title track went on to become a huge hit with the teenyboppers. The cool lyrics and the college campus mood did the trick.
Shaan was fast becoming popular, and with his remix rendering of popular old numbers such as "Dil kya kare" and "Hum bewafa", he became a regular on all the countdown charts. Then came a phase of film soundtracks when he was heard in quite a few Hindi film songs. The most popular being "Musu musu" from Pyaar mein kabhi kabhi, and more recently, "Tune mujhe pehchaana nahi" from Raju Chacha.
A few remixes later, Shaan made a comeback in 2001 with his second solo album, Tanha Dil, which stayed on MTV charts for a record number of weeks, and went on to bag the MTV Asia Award in the "Favourite Indian Artiste - Pop category" in 2002.
And now, he is back with Shaan - Bhool Ja and Other Hits, (Virgin Records/Sony Music, CDs Rs. 199, Cassettes Rs. 65). It is a collection of Shaan's best tracks including a new single from Tanha Dil. Most of you would already have seen the video of Bhool Ja - one which could easily be on the list of best Indipop songs in recent times. Some excellent guitar performance, powered by some deadly beats and an infectious tune, make for an excellent track. The lyrics tell a message of "don't cry over spilt milk" and to carry on with your life. This song will be a welcome gift to many of those heartbroken soul types.
The album also includes two tracks from Tanha Dil. The title song needs no explanation. It has already had its wave of popularity due to its pleasant pace and meaningful words. The second one is "Gum sum ho kyon" which has deep emotions and a mellow tint to it.
The album also features two songs such as "Woh pehli baar", and "Musu musu" from the film Pyaar mein kabhi kabhi, along with "Tune mujhe pehchana nahi" from Raju chacha. The remix versions of "Dil kya kare" and "Hum bewafa" deserve a good listening, while the Latino mix of "Mana janaab ne pukaara nahin" and the desi mix of "Musafir hoon yaaron" are mediocre. But, listen to Bhool Ja once, and you feel you have got your money's worth.
But, Shaan, don't keep telling us to "Bhool ja". We won't forget you that soon - at least not as long as you are giving us `shaan'dar stuff such as this!
Shaan has been around right from the days of Q-Funk (Qawali Funk, that is). Many of us hardcore Indipop fans may recall seeing him in the medley video of the album. Later in 1996, he went on to do the pop album Naujawan with his sister, Sagarika and one of the tracks, "Aisa hota hai," became quite popular. Till date, it is the only siblings' album in the market.
After Naujawan, both Shaan and Sagarika decided to go their separate ways. First, it was Sagarika who branched out with an emotional Maa, which struck a chord with the listeners. In fact, the second video of Naujawan was Sagarika's solo track, a pumped-up remix of "Disco Deewane".
Soon afterwards, it was Shaan's turn to go solo, and so Love-ology happened. Its title track went on to become a huge hit with the teenyboppers. The cool lyrics and the college campus mood did the trick.
Shaan was fast becoming popular, and with his remix rendering of popular old numbers such as "Dil kya kare" and "Hum bewafa", he became a regular on all the countdown charts. Then came a phase of film soundtracks when he was heard in quite a few Hindi film songs. The most popular being "Musu musu" from Pyaar mein kabhi kabhi, and more recently, "Tune mujhe pehchaana nahi" from Raju Chacha.
A few remixes later, Shaan made a comeback in 2001 with his second solo album, Tanha Dil, which stayed on MTV charts for a record number of weeks, and went on to bag the MTV Asia Award in the "Favourite Indian Artiste - Pop category" in 2002.
And now, he is back with Shaan - Bhool Ja and Other Hits, (Virgin Records/Sony Music, CDs Rs. 199, Cassettes Rs. 65). It is a collection of Shaan's best tracks including a new single from Tanha Dil. Most of you would already have seen the video of Bhool Ja - one which could easily be on the list of best Indipop songs in recent times. Some excellent guitar performance, powered by some deadly beats and an infectious tune, make for an excellent track. The lyrics tell a message of "don't cry over spilt milk" and to carry on with your life. This song will be a welcome gift to many of those heartbroken soul types.
The album also includes two tracks from Tanha Dil. The title song needs no explanation. It has already had its wave of popularity due to its pleasant pace and meaningful words. The second one is "Gum sum ho kyon" which has deep emotions and a mellow tint to it.
The album also features two songs such as "Woh pehli baar", and "Musu musu" from the film Pyaar mein kabhi kabhi, along with "Tune mujhe pehchana nahi" from Raju chacha. The remix versions of "Dil kya kare" and "Hum bewafa" deserve a good listening, while the Latino mix of "Mana janaab ne pukaara nahin" and the desi mix of "Musafir hoon yaaron" are mediocre. But, listen to Bhool Ja once, and you feel you have got your money's worth.
But, Shaan, don't keep telling us to "Bhool ja". We won't forget you that soon - at least not as long as you are giving us `shaan'dar stuff such as this!
Abhijeet
Birthplace: Kanpur
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Abhijeet was born as Abhijeet Bhattacharya, in a middle-class Bengali family from Kanpur (UP). His parents were against his singing but Abhijeet went against his parent’s wishes to become a singer.In Kanpur his family members were all musical, and educated professionals. Money was never a contextual concern.In Kanpur education and culture was all his family courted, leisure was driving around the tree-lined lanes on bicycles.Confident and feted for his success,today the star-singer lives in a Bollywood dream bungalow (named Sunny vistas ) of white façade and red-tiled roof.
He was the apple of the community eye for his singing talents and Pampered and cosseted by a fond family.Abhijeet was the youngest of four brothers. He came to Mumbai in 1981 to study Chartered Accountancy. But owing to his fascination for singing and music he decided to pursue a career in playback singing .Despite being gifted with a melodious voice, he had to struggle for a very long time . But fate had to wait for success.
During his struggle period due to economic constraints Abhijeet had to reside in tiny rooms and stingy guesthouses. He returned to Kanpur but each time was drawn to the magnetism of Mumbai with a dream to be fulfilled.He was packing his bags after a long struggle in Bombay when he received a call from R.D. Burman to sing for Dev Anands sons debut film. Abhijeet also got to sing with Kishore Kumar, his idol, in the same film. It all happened to Abhijeet as he received a new lease of life when music director Ravindra Jain, gave him an offer to live with him. It was during his stay with Ravindra that Abhijeet's proximity to Bollywood grew in a phased and gradual manner. He began visiting R.D. Burman’s residence and started getting frequent opportunities to sing for stage shows. Abhijeet got opportunities to sing as a chorus singer for music directors Rajesh Roshan and Jagjit Singh.
It was R.D. Burman who acted like a mentor to Abhijeet and gave him his first break as a playback singer in Dev Anand’s Anand Aur Anand . The song was ‘Waadon ki shaam aayi, yaaron ke naam aayi’. But the film flopped and he was struggling to find work again. For quite a few years after that he resorted to singing cover versions of Kishore Kumar hits.
In the 1990's he got his due rewards when the songs of Baaghi of Anand-Milind, ‘Ek chanchal shokh hasina’, ‘Chandni raat hai’ and ‘Har kasam se badi hai’ were Superhits. Today Abhijeet is one of the top names when it comes to male playback singers. He has entrenched himself firmly in the music world, with several other hits like ‘Ole Ole’ in Yeh Dillagi, the title track of Main Khiladi Tu Anari, ‘Zara sa Jhoom loo main’ Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge ‘Teri ankhen jhuki jhuki’ Fareb, ‘Shaher Ki ladki’ Rakshak, ‘Jhanjhriya’ Krishna, ‘Tan tana tan tan tara’ Judwaa. Be it a Sunil Shetty, Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, or Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan and now Hrithik Roshan, Abhijeet has sung for them all. He performed for many films like Baaghi, Sadak, Khiladi, Raja Babu, Yeh Dillagi, Yes Boss, Baadshah, Josh and Dhadkan and many more. After his success in playback singing he thought of singing pop. He launched two albums, Main Deewana Hoon and Tapori No.1. But both albums did not click commercially. After these two pop albums, he launched Aashiqui, which was appreciated by audience. Recently he has launched a pop album, Tere Bina, whose songs and video are chartbusters.
He won the Filmfare award for the best singer for his song ‘Chand taare’ in Yes Boss. But some like the ‘Kurta phaadke’ song from Anari No. 1 did not do well but with Baadshah and after that most of the big banner movies and top music composers, the singer has once again hit the top charts.
Abhijeet stresses that our music is also very popular across the border. He openly expresses his discomfort for the Pakistani singers who have made uncharitable remarks about our musicians in the past. He feels that instead of accusing indian music directors of plagiarism , the Pakistani singers should feel honored for the respect they are being given to them ( Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ghulam Ali or Mehndi Hasan ) .
He's an ardent admirer of Anu Malik's indefatigable spirit. He mumbles, "I have seen him in his worst days, that too despite scoring music for biggies like Manmohan Desai and F.C.Mehra. I've never seen anyone come back with such a bang. Anu's really an inspiration for so many of us." And finally he states, "I'm satisfied with whatever I have achieved. I have no complaints. Even if no one calls me to sing, I'll still be happy."
Awards:
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Award - 1997 Main koi aisa geet gaon - Yes Boss
MTV Asia Awards 'Achievement Award' - 2004
Best Of Abhijeet:
Song Movie
Main Hoon Na (sad) Main Hoon Na
Tumhein jo dekha Main Hoon Na
Chalte Chalte Chalte Chalte
Suno Na Suno Na Chalte Chalte
Hum Nahin Tere Dushmano Mein Hungama
Raat Ka Nasha Abhi Asoka
Roshni se bhare bhare Asoka
Chidiya Tu Hoti To Nayak
Tum Agar Saamne Raaz
Pyaar Se Pyaar Hum Raaz
Ek Kunwaara Masti
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Abhijeet was born as Abhijeet Bhattacharya, in a middle-class Bengali family from Kanpur (UP). His parents were against his singing but Abhijeet went against his parent’s wishes to become a singer.In Kanpur his family members were all musical, and educated professionals. Money was never a contextual concern.In Kanpur education and culture was all his family courted, leisure was driving around the tree-lined lanes on bicycles.Confident and feted for his success,today the star-singer lives in a Bollywood dream bungalow (named Sunny vistas ) of white façade and red-tiled roof.
He was the apple of the community eye for his singing talents and Pampered and cosseted by a fond family.Abhijeet was the youngest of four brothers. He came to Mumbai in 1981 to study Chartered Accountancy. But owing to his fascination for singing and music he decided to pursue a career in playback singing .Despite being gifted with a melodious voice, he had to struggle for a very long time . But fate had to wait for success.
During his struggle period due to economic constraints Abhijeet had to reside in tiny rooms and stingy guesthouses. He returned to Kanpur but each time was drawn to the magnetism of Mumbai with a dream to be fulfilled.He was packing his bags after a long struggle in Bombay when he received a call from R.D. Burman to sing for Dev Anands sons debut film. Abhijeet also got to sing with Kishore Kumar, his idol, in the same film. It all happened to Abhijeet as he received a new lease of life when music director Ravindra Jain, gave him an offer to live with him. It was during his stay with Ravindra that Abhijeet's proximity to Bollywood grew in a phased and gradual manner. He began visiting R.D. Burman’s residence and started getting frequent opportunities to sing for stage shows. Abhijeet got opportunities to sing as a chorus singer for music directors Rajesh Roshan and Jagjit Singh.
It was R.D. Burman who acted like a mentor to Abhijeet and gave him his first break as a playback singer in Dev Anand’s Anand Aur Anand . The song was ‘Waadon ki shaam aayi, yaaron ke naam aayi’. But the film flopped and he was struggling to find work again. For quite a few years after that he resorted to singing cover versions of Kishore Kumar hits.
In the 1990's he got his due rewards when the songs of Baaghi of Anand-Milind, ‘Ek chanchal shokh hasina’, ‘Chandni raat hai’ and ‘Har kasam se badi hai’ were Superhits. Today Abhijeet is one of the top names when it comes to male playback singers. He has entrenched himself firmly in the music world, with several other hits like ‘Ole Ole’ in Yeh Dillagi, the title track of Main Khiladi Tu Anari, ‘Zara sa Jhoom loo main’ Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge ‘Teri ankhen jhuki jhuki’ Fareb, ‘Shaher Ki ladki’ Rakshak, ‘Jhanjhriya’ Krishna, ‘Tan tana tan tan tara’ Judwaa. Be it a Sunil Shetty, Anil Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, or Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan and now Hrithik Roshan, Abhijeet has sung for them all. He performed for many films like Baaghi, Sadak, Khiladi, Raja Babu, Yeh Dillagi, Yes Boss, Baadshah, Josh and Dhadkan and many more. After his success in playback singing he thought of singing pop. He launched two albums, Main Deewana Hoon and Tapori No.1. But both albums did not click commercially. After these two pop albums, he launched Aashiqui, which was appreciated by audience. Recently he has launched a pop album, Tere Bina, whose songs and video are chartbusters.
He won the Filmfare award for the best singer for his song ‘Chand taare’ in Yes Boss. But some like the ‘Kurta phaadke’ song from Anari No. 1 did not do well but with Baadshah and after that most of the big banner movies and top music composers, the singer has once again hit the top charts.
Abhijeet stresses that our music is also very popular across the border. He openly expresses his discomfort for the Pakistani singers who have made uncharitable remarks about our musicians in the past. He feels that instead of accusing indian music directors of plagiarism , the Pakistani singers should feel honored for the respect they are being given to them ( Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ghulam Ali or Mehndi Hasan ) .
He's an ardent admirer of Anu Malik's indefatigable spirit. He mumbles, "I have seen him in his worst days, that too despite scoring music for biggies like Manmohan Desai and F.C.Mehra. I've never seen anyone come back with such a bang. Anu's really an inspiration for so many of us." And finally he states, "I'm satisfied with whatever I have achieved. I have no complaints. Even if no one calls me to sing, I'll still be happy."
Awards:
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Award - 1997 Main koi aisa geet gaon - Yes Boss
MTV Asia Awards 'Achievement Award' - 2004
Best Of Abhijeet:
Song Movie
Main Hoon Na (sad) Main Hoon Na
Tumhein jo dekha Main Hoon Na
Chalte Chalte Chalte Chalte
Suno Na Suno Na Chalte Chalte
Hum Nahin Tere Dushmano Mein Hungama
Raat Ka Nasha Abhi Asoka
Roshni se bhare bhare Asoka
Chidiya Tu Hoti To Nayak
Tum Agar Saamne Raaz
Pyaar Se Pyaar Hum Raaz
Ek Kunwaara Masti
Sonu Nigam
Sonu Nigam (born July 30, 1973) is a Bollywood film singer, born in Haryana, India. He modelled his singing style after Mohammad Rafi.
Nigam's first major song was Acchha Sila Diya Mere from the movie Bewafaa Sanam. His big break came in 1997 with the film Border, directed by J.P. Dutta. The film was scored by Anu Malik and the lyrics were written by Javed Akhtar. Nigam's duet with Roop Kumar Rathod, Ke Ghar Kab Aaoge, is especially memorable. He tried his hand at acting as well, but all movies in which he acted flopped.
Since then, Nigam has sung in many Bollywood movies. He also sings duets with fellow Bollywood playback singers Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan. In addition to his playback work, Nigam also enjoys a successful Indipop career, and has released several albums. In June 2005, Sonu announced that he will not be living with his wife, Madhurima, any more. During a concert in Kabul, Afghanistan on July 20, 2005, his concert stage collapsed but Nigam was left with only a back strain. Since 2004 he has participated as a judge in Indian Idol, further endearing him to the Indian masses.
His songs in Super Star Rajesh Khanna movie :
Aa Ab Laut Chalen 1999
Kumar Sanu
Birth: September 23,1957
Birthplace: Calcutta
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Kumar Sanu was born Kedernath Bhattacharjee on September 23 1957 and grew up in Calcutta; his father Pashupati Bhattacharjee was an accomplished classical vocalist and composer, and saw to his son's early musical training as a singer and tabla player. Getting a degree in commerce from Calcutta University, Sanu began performing publicly in 1979, singing at shows and restaurants around Calcutta in a style heavily influenced -- copied, some charged -- from film legend Kishore Kumar. Competition for singers in the Indian film industry was (and still is) extremely fierce, since it is the primary route to success in India, and it took Sanu several years to land his big break. He made his living in the early '80s partly by recording a series of Kishore Kumar covers for a pop label, but remained unable to make inroads into film. Finally, in 1987, music director Jagjit Singh -- noted for his mastery of the romantic ghazal song form -- offered Sanu the chance to sing in the Hindi film Andhiyan , Music Director: Ghazal King, Jagjit Singh.
Sanu relocated to Bombay, the capital of the Indian film industry, and soon landed another film, Jadoogar, helmed by the Kalyanji/Anandji team; they gave Sanu his stage name, partly to give him wider appeal outside of a strictly Bengali audience, and partly because of the heavy influence of his idol. Film fans began to take notice, poising Sanu for a major breakthrough. That breakthrough came in 1990 with the film Aashiqui, whose soundtrack was composed and directed by the Nadeem/Shravan team. Sanu sang all but one of the songs featured on the soundtrack album, which made him a star; he won the first of his record five consecutive Filmfare awards as Best Male Playback Singer, and began recording new material at a furious pace. He won Filmfares for his performances in Saajan, Deewana, Baazigar, and 1942: A Love Story (in order, up through 1994), but his work extended much farther, so much so that by the end of the decade he had recorded -- in many different languages -- for literally hundreds of films.
As the '90s waned, Sanu slowed his amazing recording schedule a bit, feeling that he'd proven enough to become more selective in choosing his material (he preferred classic-style songs to newer, more Western-influenced pop). Seeking new challenges, he branched out into acting, appearing in a Bengali film and starting television serials in both Bengali and Hindi. He also became more comfortable with concert performances and embarked on frequent international tours. By the turn of the millennium, Sanu had promised to follow in fellow record-holder Lata Mangeshkar's footsteps by not accepting any further Filmfare awards (in order to make room for new talent), but the hits kept on coming through 1999 and 2000, and he continued to rival Udit Narayan as the most popular male singer in India. Kumar Sanu was one of the many aspiring singers to have made the mandatory rounds of music director’s offices in his struggling days. He also was part of orchestra groups where he sung hit songs of Kishore Kumar. So the story of Sanu being a Kishore Kumar clone took root here.
Aashiqui set the ball rolling for Kumar Sanu. Aashiqui was a major turning point for Sanu. He sang all but one of the songs in the superb album composed by Nadeem-Shravan. Sanu rendered the title song, ‘Tu meri zindagi hain ‘Nazar ke saamne’, ‘Jaane jigar jaaneman’, ‘Dheere, dheere se meri Zindagi mein aana’, superbly. He went on to sing hit songs in films like Sadak (‘Tujhe apna bana ne ki kasam khayi hai’), Deewana (The title song), Baazigar (Title song) (‘Kali kali ankhen), Saajan (‘Jeeye to jeeye kaise) (‘Mera dil bhi kitna pagal hai’), 1942 A Love Story (‘Rim jhim’, ‘Ek ladki ko dekha’, ‘Kuch na kahon’), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge, (‘Tujhe dekha to yeh jaana sanam’), Pardes (‘Meri Mehbooba’, ‘Do dil mil rahe hain’), Kareeb ‘Chori chori’ and others.
One of the most prolific singers ever to work in the Indian film industry, Kumar Sanu's recorded output numbers in the thousands of songs, reaching by his estimation over 8,000 by the turn of the millennium. Sanu broke the Guinness world record for the largest number of songs recorded in a single day, with 28 -- a testament not only to his polished technique, but to his unparalleled ability to quickly and effortlessly master unfamiliar material in the studio. Sanu also holds the record (along with Lata Mangeshkar on the female side) for the longest string of consecutive Filmfare awards for Best Playback Singer (the equivalent of an Oscar and perhaps the most coveted musical award in India) with five, a streak that made him arguably the most popular male vocalist in India during the '90s.His recent hits include Humraaz, Yeh Dil Aapka Huwa (Pakistan), Karz, Dil Ka Rishta, Indian Babu, Ishq Vishk, Andaaz, Qayamat, Hungama, Footpath. Many albums are yet to come.
Awards And Honors:
Award Song - Movie
FilmFare Award 1990 Ab Tere Bin Jeelenge - Aashiqui
FilmFare Award 1991 'Mera dil bhi kitna pagal hai' - Saajan
FilmFare Award 1992 Sochenge Tumhe Pyaar Karein Ke Nahin - Deewana
FilmFare Award 1993 Yeh Kaali Kaali Aakhen - Baazigar
FilmFare Award 1994 Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga - 1942 A Love story
Other Awards:
Screen Award - 1994 Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga - 1942 A Love story
Channel V Award - 1995 'Tujhe dekha to yeh janam sanam' - Dilwale Dulhannia Le Jaayenge
Punjabi Kalirangan Award - 1997,1998
Grammy W. Indian - 1998
Lions' Club Gold Award - 1998 'Ladki badi anjani hai' - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
CSR Gold Award - 1999 'Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan' - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Cine Award - Kalakar Award - 1999 'Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan' - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Zee - Gold Bollywood Award - 1999 'Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan' - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Stardust Award - 1999 'Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan' - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Mohammed Rafi Memorial Award - 1999
Kalashree Award - 2000 'Chaand sitare' - Kaho Na Pyaar hai
Bollywood Music Award 'Artist of the Decade' - 2003
'Global Excellence Award' - 2004
Best Of Kumar Sanu:
Song Movie
Nazar Ke Saamne Jigar ke paas Aashiqui
Aankhon Se Toone Ghulam
Honton pe bas tera naam hai Yeh Dillagi
Chori chori jab nazarein mili Kareeb
Woh Ladki Bahut Yaad Aati Hai Qayamat
Tu pyaar hai kisi aur ka Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
Seene Mein Dil Hai Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
Sanam Mere Humraaz Humraaz
Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain Pardes
Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar Deewana
Yeh dil kya kare Kaante
Aane Waala Kal Ek Sapna Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayi
Tu Mile Dil Khile Criminal
Chaaha To Bahut Imtihaan
Jab koi baat bigad jaaye Jurm
Neend Churaayi Meri Ishq
Rimjim rimjim 1942 A Love Story
Tujhe Dekha Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
Ek ladki ko dekha 1942 A Love Story
Tumhe Apna Banaane Ki Kasam Sadak
Der Se Hua Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke
Aankh Hai Bhari Bhari Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hain
HIS SONGS IN SUPER STAR RAJESH KHANNA MOVIE :
Aa Ab Laut Chalen 1999
Birthplace: Calcutta
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Kumar Sanu was born Kedernath Bhattacharjee on September 23 1957 and grew up in Calcutta; his father Pashupati Bhattacharjee was an accomplished classical vocalist and composer, and saw to his son's early musical training as a singer and tabla player. Getting a degree in commerce from Calcutta University, Sanu began performing publicly in 1979, singing at shows and restaurants around Calcutta in a style heavily influenced -- copied, some charged -- from film legend Kishore Kumar. Competition for singers in the Indian film industry was (and still is) extremely fierce, since it is the primary route to success in India, and it took Sanu several years to land his big break. He made his living in the early '80s partly by recording a series of Kishore Kumar covers for a pop label, but remained unable to make inroads into film. Finally, in 1987, music director Jagjit Singh -- noted for his mastery of the romantic ghazal song form -- offered Sanu the chance to sing in the Hindi film Andhiyan , Music Director: Ghazal King, Jagjit Singh.
Sanu relocated to Bombay, the capital of the Indian film industry, and soon landed another film, Jadoogar, helmed by the Kalyanji/Anandji team; they gave Sanu his stage name, partly to give him wider appeal outside of a strictly Bengali audience, and partly because of the heavy influence of his idol. Film fans began to take notice, poising Sanu for a major breakthrough. That breakthrough came in 1990 with the film Aashiqui, whose soundtrack was composed and directed by the Nadeem/Shravan team. Sanu sang all but one of the songs featured on the soundtrack album, which made him a star; he won the first of his record five consecutive Filmfare awards as Best Male Playback Singer, and began recording new material at a furious pace. He won Filmfares for his performances in Saajan, Deewana, Baazigar, and 1942: A Love Story (in order, up through 1994), but his work extended much farther, so much so that by the end of the decade he had recorded -- in many different languages -- for literally hundreds of films.
As the '90s waned, Sanu slowed his amazing recording schedule a bit, feeling that he'd proven enough to become more selective in choosing his material (he preferred classic-style songs to newer, more Western-influenced pop). Seeking new challenges, he branched out into acting, appearing in a Bengali film and starting television serials in both Bengali and Hindi. He also became more comfortable with concert performances and embarked on frequent international tours. By the turn of the millennium, Sanu had promised to follow in fellow record-holder Lata Mangeshkar's footsteps by not accepting any further Filmfare awards (in order to make room for new talent), but the hits kept on coming through 1999 and 2000, and he continued to rival Udit Narayan as the most popular male singer in India. Kumar Sanu was one of the many aspiring singers to have made the mandatory rounds of music director’s offices in his struggling days. He also was part of orchestra groups where he sung hit songs of Kishore Kumar. So the story of Sanu being a Kishore Kumar clone took root here.
Aashiqui set the ball rolling for Kumar Sanu. Aashiqui was a major turning point for Sanu. He sang all but one of the songs in the superb album composed by Nadeem-Shravan. Sanu rendered the title song, ‘Tu meri zindagi hain ‘Nazar ke saamne’, ‘Jaane jigar jaaneman’, ‘Dheere, dheere se meri Zindagi mein aana’, superbly. He went on to sing hit songs in films like Sadak (‘Tujhe apna bana ne ki kasam khayi hai’), Deewana (The title song), Baazigar (Title song) (‘Kali kali ankhen), Saajan (‘Jeeye to jeeye kaise) (‘Mera dil bhi kitna pagal hai’), 1942 A Love Story (‘Rim jhim’, ‘Ek ladki ko dekha’, ‘Kuch na kahon’), Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge, (‘Tujhe dekha to yeh jaana sanam’), Pardes (‘Meri Mehbooba’, ‘Do dil mil rahe hain’), Kareeb ‘Chori chori’ and others.
One of the most prolific singers ever to work in the Indian film industry, Kumar Sanu's recorded output numbers in the thousands of songs, reaching by his estimation over 8,000 by the turn of the millennium. Sanu broke the Guinness world record for the largest number of songs recorded in a single day, with 28 -- a testament not only to his polished technique, but to his unparalleled ability to quickly and effortlessly master unfamiliar material in the studio. Sanu also holds the record (along with Lata Mangeshkar on the female side) for the longest string of consecutive Filmfare awards for Best Playback Singer (the equivalent of an Oscar and perhaps the most coveted musical award in India) with five, a streak that made him arguably the most popular male vocalist in India during the '90s.His recent hits include Humraaz, Yeh Dil Aapka Huwa (Pakistan), Karz, Dil Ka Rishta, Indian Babu, Ishq Vishk, Andaaz, Qayamat, Hungama, Footpath. Many albums are yet to come.
Awards And Honors:
Award Song - Movie
FilmFare Award 1990 Ab Tere Bin Jeelenge - Aashiqui
FilmFare Award 1991 'Mera dil bhi kitna pagal hai' - Saajan
FilmFare Award 1992 Sochenge Tumhe Pyaar Karein Ke Nahin - Deewana
FilmFare Award 1993 Yeh Kaali Kaali Aakhen - Baazigar
FilmFare Award 1994 Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga - 1942 A Love story
Other Awards:
Screen Award - 1994 Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga - 1942 A Love story
Channel V Award - 1995 'Tujhe dekha to yeh janam sanam' - Dilwale Dulhannia Le Jaayenge
Punjabi Kalirangan Award - 1997,1998
Grammy W. Indian - 1998
Lions' Club Gold Award - 1998 'Ladki badi anjani hai' - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
CSR Gold Award - 1999 'Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan' - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Cine Award - Kalakar Award - 1999 'Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan' - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Zee - Gold Bollywood Award - 1999 'Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan' - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Stardust Award - 1999 'Aankhon ki gustakhiyaan' - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Mohammed Rafi Memorial Award - 1999
Kalashree Award - 2000 'Chaand sitare' - Kaho Na Pyaar hai
Bollywood Music Award 'Artist of the Decade' - 2003
'Global Excellence Award' - 2004
Best Of Kumar Sanu:
Song Movie
Nazar Ke Saamne Jigar ke paas Aashiqui
Aankhon Se Toone Ghulam
Honton pe bas tera naam hai Yeh Dillagi
Chori chori jab nazarein mili Kareeb
Woh Ladki Bahut Yaad Aati Hai Qayamat
Tu pyaar hai kisi aur ka Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
Seene Mein Dil Hai Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
Sanam Mere Humraaz Humraaz
Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain Pardes
Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar Deewana
Yeh dil kya kare Kaante
Aane Waala Kal Ek Sapna Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayi
Tu Mile Dil Khile Criminal
Chaaha To Bahut Imtihaan
Jab koi baat bigad jaaye Jurm
Neend Churaayi Meri Ishq
Rimjim rimjim 1942 A Love Story
Tujhe Dekha Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge
Ek ladki ko dekha 1942 A Love Story
Tumhe Apna Banaane Ki Kasam Sadak
Der Se Hua Hum Ho Gaye Aap Ke
Aankh Hai Bhari Bhari Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hain
HIS SONGS IN SUPER STAR RAJESH KHANNA MOVIE :
Aa Ab Laut Chalen 1999
S.P.Balasubramaniam
Birth: June 4th , 1949
Birthplace: Konaattaampettai, Andhra Pradesh
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Family: Wife Savithri , daughter Pallavi and son Charan
Music is divine . But the voice that brings the seven notes to life plays a major role in demarcating the ordinary from the ethereal. SP’s voice belongs to this genre.
S. P. Balasubramaniam well known in the field of film music over three decades, was born in 1949, June 4th at Konaattaampettai Andhra Pradesh. In the year 1996 while doing his ITI in Engineering he used to sing in Orchestra held at neighbouring Nellore. On one occasion P Kodandapani, Music Director of Telugu was impressed by SP’s singing provided him opportunity to sing for the first time in Telugu film `Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramann’ which was a turning point in his life and later offers poured in from all the languages.Balu’s biggest ever break came with the MGR-starrer `Adimai Penn’ which had music by K V Mahadevan. Music Director M Ranga Rao by providing an opportunity to sing in his film Nakkare Aade Swarga introduced him to Kannada film industry.
S.P.B., though was very young, started singing for many different language films. As he became very busy, at times he used to sing even 17 songs in 12 hours at the recording theatre. At one stage he started acting in films. Gradually the frequency of his acting work increased in a fast pace and he did roles in Tamil and Telugu films. At one stage, he also stepped into the profession music direction and thus has so far composed music for more than 50 films! He who was in the beginning doing playback singing for Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films, latter expanded this to Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Thulu too!
Balu has accompanied Latha Mangeshkar in her live shows in the US and UK, He had the rare distinction of meeting the US President Bill Clinton along with Lathaji at the White House.
Balu’s wish to become a music director was fullfilled when Dasari Narayana Rao gave him a break as composer in `Kanya-Kumari’. Since then, he has composed the music for about 50 films in Telugu. Balu has also recorded the background score for a Kannada film `Sambandha’ which had no songs. He achieved success as a director to some extent by directing music for films in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
He has sung more than 30,000 songs including telugu , tamil, hindi, malyalam ,kannada , tullu. Thus he holds the Guiness Record for the most number of recordings by any single male singer. (the female record is held by Lata Mangeshkar).He has entered the Guiness Book of Records for recording 19 songs at a stretch in a day without any trace of exhaustion. And much before Shankar Mahadevan. he rendered a song in one breath in the Tamil film `Keladi Kanmani’.
Balu has built `Kodandapani Audio Laboratories’ in his mentor’s name in Chennai. It is one of the most modern sound recording theatres in the country, Balu calls it his dream temple. Singing is a passion for this veteran and nobody can do it better. He is also very passionate about cricket and is a keen watcher of the game as and when time permits him to do so.He is happily married to Savithri and has two children, daughter Pallavi and son Charan.
Awards :
Song Movie
Filmfare Award - 1989 Dil Deewana - Maine Pyaar Kiya
National Award - 1989 "Sankaraabaranam"
National Award - 1979 "Ekh Dhuje Keliae"
National Award - 1981 "Saagara Sangamam"
National Award - 1983 "Rudhra Veenaa"
National Award - 1995 "Gana Saagara Ganayogi Kawai"
National Award - 1996 "Minsara Kanavu"
Best Of S. P. Balasubramanyam:
Song Movie
Dil Deewana (duet) Maine Pyaar Kiya
Hum Aapke Hain Kaun Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Dhiktana,Tiktana,Dhiktana Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Tere Mere Beech Mein Ek Duje Ke Liye
Didi Tera Devar Deewana Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Joote De Do Paise Le Lo Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Roja Janneman Roja
Ye haseen vaadiyaan Roja
Door Na Ja Mujhse Sapnay
Birthplace: Konaattaampettai, Andhra Pradesh
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Family: Wife Savithri , daughter Pallavi and son Charan
Music is divine . But the voice that brings the seven notes to life plays a major role in demarcating the ordinary from the ethereal. SP’s voice belongs to this genre.
S. P. Balasubramaniam well known in the field of film music over three decades, was born in 1949, June 4th at Konaattaampettai Andhra Pradesh. In the year 1996 while doing his ITI in Engineering he used to sing in Orchestra held at neighbouring Nellore. On one occasion P Kodandapani, Music Director of Telugu was impressed by SP’s singing provided him opportunity to sing for the first time in Telugu film `Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramann’ which was a turning point in his life and later offers poured in from all the languages.Balu’s biggest ever break came with the MGR-starrer `Adimai Penn’ which had music by K V Mahadevan. Music Director M Ranga Rao by providing an opportunity to sing in his film Nakkare Aade Swarga introduced him to Kannada film industry.
S.P.B., though was very young, started singing for many different language films. As he became very busy, at times he used to sing even 17 songs in 12 hours at the recording theatre. At one stage he started acting in films. Gradually the frequency of his acting work increased in a fast pace and he did roles in Tamil and Telugu films. At one stage, he also stepped into the profession music direction and thus has so far composed music for more than 50 films! He who was in the beginning doing playback singing for Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films, latter expanded this to Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Thulu too!
Balu has accompanied Latha Mangeshkar in her live shows in the US and UK, He had the rare distinction of meeting the US President Bill Clinton along with Lathaji at the White House.
Balu’s wish to become a music director was fullfilled when Dasari Narayana Rao gave him a break as composer in `Kanya-Kumari’. Since then, he has composed the music for about 50 films in Telugu. Balu has also recorded the background score for a Kannada film `Sambandha’ which had no songs. He achieved success as a director to some extent by directing music for films in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
He has sung more than 30,000 songs including telugu , tamil, hindi, malyalam ,kannada , tullu. Thus he holds the Guiness Record for the most number of recordings by any single male singer. (the female record is held by Lata Mangeshkar).He has entered the Guiness Book of Records for recording 19 songs at a stretch in a day without any trace of exhaustion. And much before Shankar Mahadevan. he rendered a song in one breath in the Tamil film `Keladi Kanmani’.
Balu has built `Kodandapani Audio Laboratories’ in his mentor’s name in Chennai. It is one of the most modern sound recording theatres in the country, Balu calls it his dream temple. Singing is a passion for this veteran and nobody can do it better. He is also very passionate about cricket and is a keen watcher of the game as and when time permits him to do so.He is happily married to Savithri and has two children, daughter Pallavi and son Charan.
Awards :
Song Movie
Filmfare Award - 1989 Dil Deewana - Maine Pyaar Kiya
National Award - 1989 "Sankaraabaranam"
National Award - 1979 "Ekh Dhuje Keliae"
National Award - 1981 "Saagara Sangamam"
National Award - 1983 "Rudhra Veenaa"
National Award - 1995 "Gana Saagara Ganayogi Kawai"
National Award - 1996 "Minsara Kanavu"
Best Of S. P. Balasubramanyam:
Song Movie
Dil Deewana (duet) Maine Pyaar Kiya
Hum Aapke Hain Kaun Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Dhiktana,Tiktana,Dhiktana Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Tere Mere Beech Mein Ek Duje Ke Liye
Didi Tera Devar Deewana Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Joote De Do Paise Le Lo Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Roja Janneman Roja
Ye haseen vaadiyaan Roja
Door Na Ja Mujhse Sapnay
Alka Yagnik
Birthplace: Calcutta
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Family: Husband
For the past decade, Alka Yagnik has reigned supreme in the world of playback singing in India. While Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar remain the living legends of Bollywood, both are recording less now so Alka has stepped into their formidable shoes. In India Alka has had hit after hit and is the playback voice all Bollywood's leading female film stars want dubbed over their performance.
Alka Yagnik came to Bombay almost two decades ago and ever since she has become an inseparable part of the film industry. According to her, singing was just a hobby initially but as success and popularity came along, she started taking it up seriously as a profession.In her short career, she has had the privilege of walking away with three Filmfare awards and two National awards.
Born to Gujaratis who were based in Calcutta, Alka's mother Shubha Yagnik was a singer of Indian classical music. Her mother Shubha Yagnik,was a classical singer herself. Alka too had a flair for music, and would need a radio to help her sleep from the age of five or so. Shubha was determined her daughter succeed as a singer. Alka thus underwent rigorous music training from a very early age under a series of teachers. At the age of eight, Alka was already an All India Radio artiste in Calcutta. She won a Sugam Sangeet competition in Calcutta at the age of 11.
Music directors Kalyanji and Anandji did take her under their wing but she was advised to wait till her voice matured but her mother remained determined and on a subsequent visit Alka got a letter of introduction to Raj Kapoor from his Calcutta distributor. Raj heard the girl and recommended her to noted producer Laxmikant. Impressed, Laxmikant gave her two alternatives - an immediate start as a dubbing artist, or a later break as a full - fledged singer. The Yagniks settled for the latter.
It was in early 1979 that Alka got to sing a few lines in Rajshri's Payal Ki Jhankar. Her first full - fledged song was 'Hum Tum Rahenge' for Rajesh Roshan in Hamari Bahu Alka, a Basu Chatterjee comedy, and was a duet with Amit Kumar. However the film was delayed and her first release proved to be the super - hit 'Mere Angne mein', the folk song adopted by Kalyanji - Anandji in Laawaris (1981). Around this time, Alka recorded her first song for Laxmikant - Pyarelal too, 'Jaldi Se Aa', in Jeevan Dhara (1982) with Anuradha Paudwal and Kavita Krishnamurty. She also recorded songs for Rajesh Roshan in Sannata and Kaamchor (the hit 'Tumse Badhkar Duniya Mein' with Kishore Kumar), Usha Khanna ( Hotel and other films), R. D. Burman (Namkeen) and many more songs for Kalyanji - Anandji (Itni Si Baat, Yeh Rishta Na Toote, Khush Naseeb, Taqdeer, Nastik) and Laxmikant - Pyarelal (Badle Ki Aag, Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon, Coolie.
All through the 80's, Alka did keep singing regularly in films for most of the top music directors and also past - their - peak veterans like Shankar, Ravi, Chitragupta and newcomers like Anu Malik and Anand Milind. But hits eluded her even as she sang for films like Loha, Mera Jawaab, Pighalta Aasman, Ghar Dwar and others. It was in 1988 that she got her breakthrough with the song that was to launch Madhuri Dixit and rank among the greatest and most evergreen cult songs - 'Ek Do Teen Char' (Tezaab/Laxmikant - Pyarelal). Alka Yagnik really got moving with "Ek Do Teen". With this hit song, Alka has been climbing the ladder of fame consistently. Since Lata and Asha had become voices of yesteryears, the top spot was up for the grabs.
The same film's 'So gaya Yeh Jahan' and the song of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which had Alka as the only female singer, finally established her as a front - ranker. In 1989, she sang in Eeshwar, Rakhwala, Suryaa, Elaan - E - Jung and other films, excelled in 'Gali Gali Mein Phirta Hai' and 'Gajar Ne Kiya Hai Ishara' (Tridev) and sang the memorable 'Thare Vaaste Re Dola' ('Batwara'). Alka had hits after hits, such as, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak ('Gazab Ka Hai Din'), Akele Hum Akele Tum ('Raja Ko Rani Se'), Deewana ('Aisi Deewangee'), Baazigar ('Baazigar O Baazigar'), Karan Arjun ('Jaati Hoon Main'), Criminal ('Tu Mile'), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke ('Ghunghat Ki aad se'), Khamoshi (Bahon Ke Darmiyan), Raja Hindustani (' Pardesi Pardesi'), Taal (Taal Se Taal), Refugee ('Panchi Nadiya'and many more.But like the post - Mangeshkar generation of singers Alka's best phase began in the 1990's.
Alka Yagnik came to the party at the right time and overshadowed few close competitors. By 1991 - 1992, she established herself as the busiest singer on the block, a position she still holds today despite the increased competition and her own choosiness! By the law of averages, her high hit songs have not followed any particular image, thus establishing Alka as the next all - rounder after Lata and Asha , and probably the prime singer of choice for heroine\. There is no significant composer she has not sung for, and in the case of the toppers she has consistently been the first and most frequent choice of names like Laxmikant - Pyarelal, Anand Milind (except for a brief phase when they were not recording together), Nadeem - Shravan, Anu Malik, Rajesh Roshan and Jatin - Lalit. She has also sung for all the newest composers on the block - Vishal, Anand Raaj Anand, Himesh Reshammiya, Sajid - Wajid, Shankar - Ehsaan - Loy, Ismail Darbar and Sanjeev Darshan.
Married happily to a successful US based guy, Alka enjoys her family life and holidays are reserved for the closed ones. Getting up early in the morning, exercising and getting her daughter ready for school, are a few things that show that Alka is a family person.
The cavalcade of hits include - as main female singer - films like Saajan, Phool Aur Kaante, Deewana, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Dilwale, Raja, Barsaat, Raja Hindustani and Pardes (Nadeem - Shravan). She also sang in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Taal (for which she got the Filmfare), Tarkeib, Khamoshi, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Hello Brother, Papa Kehte Hain, Aankhen, Dalaal and many other films. The mega - hits of Alka Yagnik can be best enumerated by taking them actress - wise.
Awards:
Award Song- Movie
Filmfare Awards 1993 'Choli Ke Peeche' - Khalnayak
Filmfare Awards 1997 'Meri Mehbooba' - Pardes
Filmfare Awards 1999 'Taal Se Taal Mila' - Taal
Filmfare Awards 2000 'Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai' - Dhadkan
Best Of Alka Yagnik:
Song Movie
'Ek Do Teen Char' Tezaab
'Dekha Hai Pehli Baar' Saajan
'Choli Ke Peeche' Khalnayak
'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga' Beta
'Ankhiyaan Milaoon' Raja
'Mere Angne Mein' Laawaris
'baazigar' baazigar
'Ghoonghat Ki Aadh mein' Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
'Mere Mehboob' Duplicate
'Tum Paas Aaye' Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
'Aati Kya Khandala' Ghulam
'Jaati Hoon Main' Karan Arjun
'Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya' Akele Hum Akele Tum
'Mera Mann ' Mann
Kaho Naa Pyar Hai Kaho Naa Pyar Hai
' Pardesi Pardesi' Raja Hindustani
'Churake Dil Mera ' Main Khiladi Tu Anari
'Taal Se Taal Mila' Taal
'Chand Chupa' Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Family: Husband
For the past decade, Alka Yagnik has reigned supreme in the world of playback singing in India. While Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar remain the living legends of Bollywood, both are recording less now so Alka has stepped into their formidable shoes. In India Alka has had hit after hit and is the playback voice all Bollywood's leading female film stars want dubbed over their performance.
Alka Yagnik came to Bombay almost two decades ago and ever since she has become an inseparable part of the film industry. According to her, singing was just a hobby initially but as success and popularity came along, she started taking it up seriously as a profession.In her short career, she has had the privilege of walking away with three Filmfare awards and two National awards.
Born to Gujaratis who were based in Calcutta, Alka's mother Shubha Yagnik was a singer of Indian classical music. Her mother Shubha Yagnik,was a classical singer herself. Alka too had a flair for music, and would need a radio to help her sleep from the age of five or so. Shubha was determined her daughter succeed as a singer. Alka thus underwent rigorous music training from a very early age under a series of teachers. At the age of eight, Alka was already an All India Radio artiste in Calcutta. She won a Sugam Sangeet competition in Calcutta at the age of 11.
Music directors Kalyanji and Anandji did take her under their wing but she was advised to wait till her voice matured but her mother remained determined and on a subsequent visit Alka got a letter of introduction to Raj Kapoor from his Calcutta distributor. Raj heard the girl and recommended her to noted producer Laxmikant. Impressed, Laxmikant gave her two alternatives - an immediate start as a dubbing artist, or a later break as a full - fledged singer. The Yagniks settled for the latter.
It was in early 1979 that Alka got to sing a few lines in Rajshri's Payal Ki Jhankar. Her first full - fledged song was 'Hum Tum Rahenge' for Rajesh Roshan in Hamari Bahu Alka, a Basu Chatterjee comedy, and was a duet with Amit Kumar. However the film was delayed and her first release proved to be the super - hit 'Mere Angne mein', the folk song adopted by Kalyanji - Anandji in Laawaris (1981). Around this time, Alka recorded her first song for Laxmikant - Pyarelal too, 'Jaldi Se Aa', in Jeevan Dhara (1982) with Anuradha Paudwal and Kavita Krishnamurty. She also recorded songs for Rajesh Roshan in Sannata and Kaamchor (the hit 'Tumse Badhkar Duniya Mein' with Kishore Kumar), Usha Khanna ( Hotel and other films), R. D. Burman (Namkeen) and many more songs for Kalyanji - Anandji (Itni Si Baat, Yeh Rishta Na Toote, Khush Naseeb, Taqdeer, Nastik) and Laxmikant - Pyarelal (Badle Ki Aag, Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon, Coolie.
All through the 80's, Alka did keep singing regularly in films for most of the top music directors and also past - their - peak veterans like Shankar, Ravi, Chitragupta and newcomers like Anu Malik and Anand Milind. But hits eluded her even as she sang for films like Loha, Mera Jawaab, Pighalta Aasman, Ghar Dwar and others. It was in 1988 that she got her breakthrough with the song that was to launch Madhuri Dixit and rank among the greatest and most evergreen cult songs - 'Ek Do Teen Char' (Tezaab/Laxmikant - Pyarelal). Alka Yagnik really got moving with "Ek Do Teen". With this hit song, Alka has been climbing the ladder of fame consistently. Since Lata and Asha had become voices of yesteryears, the top spot was up for the grabs.
The same film's 'So gaya Yeh Jahan' and the song of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which had Alka as the only female singer, finally established her as a front - ranker. In 1989, she sang in Eeshwar, Rakhwala, Suryaa, Elaan - E - Jung and other films, excelled in 'Gali Gali Mein Phirta Hai' and 'Gajar Ne Kiya Hai Ishara' (Tridev) and sang the memorable 'Thare Vaaste Re Dola' ('Batwara'). Alka had hits after hits, such as, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak ('Gazab Ka Hai Din'), Akele Hum Akele Tum ('Raja Ko Rani Se'), Deewana ('Aisi Deewangee'), Baazigar ('Baazigar O Baazigar'), Karan Arjun ('Jaati Hoon Main'), Criminal ('Tu Mile'), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke ('Ghunghat Ki aad se'), Khamoshi (Bahon Ke Darmiyan), Raja Hindustani (' Pardesi Pardesi'), Taal (Taal Se Taal), Refugee ('Panchi Nadiya'and many more.But like the post - Mangeshkar generation of singers Alka's best phase began in the 1990's.
Alka Yagnik came to the party at the right time and overshadowed few close competitors. By 1991 - 1992, she established herself as the busiest singer on the block, a position she still holds today despite the increased competition and her own choosiness! By the law of averages, her high hit songs have not followed any particular image, thus establishing Alka as the next all - rounder after Lata and Asha , and probably the prime singer of choice for heroine\. There is no significant composer she has not sung for, and in the case of the toppers she has consistently been the first and most frequent choice of names like Laxmikant - Pyarelal, Anand Milind (except for a brief phase when they were not recording together), Nadeem - Shravan, Anu Malik, Rajesh Roshan and Jatin - Lalit. She has also sung for all the newest composers on the block - Vishal, Anand Raaj Anand, Himesh Reshammiya, Sajid - Wajid, Shankar - Ehsaan - Loy, Ismail Darbar and Sanjeev Darshan.
Married happily to a successful US based guy, Alka enjoys her family life and holidays are reserved for the closed ones. Getting up early in the morning, exercising and getting her daughter ready for school, are a few things that show that Alka is a family person.
The cavalcade of hits include - as main female singer - films like Saajan, Phool Aur Kaante, Deewana, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Dilwale, Raja, Barsaat, Raja Hindustani and Pardes (Nadeem - Shravan). She also sang in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Taal (for which she got the Filmfare), Tarkeib, Khamoshi, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Hello Brother, Papa Kehte Hain, Aankhen, Dalaal and many other films. The mega - hits of Alka Yagnik can be best enumerated by taking them actress - wise.
Awards:
Award Song- Movie
Filmfare Awards 1993 'Choli Ke Peeche' - Khalnayak
Filmfare Awards 1997 'Meri Mehbooba' - Pardes
Filmfare Awards 1999 'Taal Se Taal Mila' - Taal
Filmfare Awards 2000 'Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hai' - Dhadkan
Best Of Alka Yagnik:
Song Movie
'Ek Do Teen Char' Tezaab
'Dekha Hai Pehli Baar' Saajan
'Choli Ke Peeche' Khalnayak
'Dhak Dhak Karne Laga' Beta
'Ankhiyaan Milaoon' Raja
'Mere Angne Mein' Laawaris
'baazigar' baazigar
'Ghoonghat Ki Aadh mein' Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
'Mere Mehboob' Duplicate
'Tum Paas Aaye' Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
'Aati Kya Khandala' Ghulam
'Jaati Hoon Main' Karan Arjun
'Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya' Akele Hum Akele Tum
'Mera Mann ' Mann
Kaho Naa Pyar Hai Kaho Naa Pyar Hai
' Pardesi Pardesi' Raja Hindustani
'Churake Dil Mera ' Main Khiladi Tu Anari
'Taal Se Taal Mila' Taal
'Chand Chupa' Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Anuradha Paudwal
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Family: Husband Arun Paudwal
Anuradha Paudwal is one of the most talented playback singers in the history of Hindi films and perhaps one of the most controversial artistes. Her career started with the film Abhimaan starring Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, the music director was S. D. Burman, though Lata Mangeshkar claims that Anuradha was given a break by her brother Hridhaynath Mangeshkar for a Marathi film. But it was Burmandada's film that got her the recognition of a singer.
Anuradha Paudwal was a student of Xavier's college who participated in the college's cultural programmes, but she did not have a background of film music. She married Arun Paudwal who was the music arranger of S. D. Burman.
In 1976 Anuradha got her big break for the film Kailcharan starring Shatrugan Sinha and Reena Roy. This Subhash Ghai film had music by Rajesh Roshan. Her first solo number was for the film Aap Beeti starring Hema Malini and ShashiKapoor and music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Anuradha Paudwal got some good numbers from the duo who were churning out hits one after the other. She also sang intermittently for other music directors such as Rajesh Roshan (Des Pardes), Jaidev (Dooriyan, Laila Majnu), Kalyanji-Anandji (Kalaakar, Vidhataa) and Usha Khanna (Souten, Sajan Bina Suhagan). Meanwhile her husband Arun Paudwal in the pair of Anil-Arun gave many hit numbers in Marathi films for which Anuradha sang some resplendent numbers in Marathi like Disatein Mazlaa (Ashtavinayak), Raja Lalkaari, Kaalya Maatita Maatitaa, etc.
Anuradha Paudwal became a singer to reckon with when she rendered some exceptional numbers for the film Hero, music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Her song for Mere Mann Bajaa Mirang Utsav won her the first Filmfare award in 1985.
She also came into focus when she challenged Lata Mangeshkar's claim to having recorded the maximum number of songs in a single day. She also accused the Mangeshkar sisters for indulging in monopoly. This outspoken nature at times landed her in trouble as the music directors of the industry feared to face the wrath of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle and they often avoided Anuradha Paudwal. Many a times Anuradha's songs were dubbed by Lata such as Main Teri Dushman (Nagina) and many such songs.
Since her career was not making any headway, she joined hands with Gulshan Kumar who was about to bring a revolution in the music industry. Her success streak began from the film Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka, Tezaab, Ashiqui, Meera Ka Mohan, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin , Ram Lakhan, etc. Her success in a way set a trend for the singers, such as Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik and Sadhana Sargam, who started getting better songs to sing and through T-series Anuradha Paudwal brought the playback singers into focus. Her new found status also got her involved in some controversies like dubbing songs of her contemporaries' (the infamous dubbing of Alka Yagnik's songs of the films Dil and more recently Itihaas), also her much rumoured affair with Gulshan Kumar. Her dominance in the T-series had fueled the rumours.
Despite the controversies, Paudwal continued to conquer new horizons and winning accolades (Anuradha has won three Filmfare awards in a row for Aashiqui, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin and Beta). She was on the verge of being the next Lata Mangeshkar. Even the legendary composer O P Nayyar commented, "Lata is finished, Anuradha has replaced her." During this period, everything seemed to be working for the singer who left her contemporaries far behind. Kavita Krishnamurthy has always stated that, "Among my counterparts (Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam, etc.) Anuradha is the best singer." At her peak Anuradha Paudwal announced that she would exclusively sing for T-series only. This stand benefited Alka Yagnik who just zoomed to the top with her newfound association with Nadeem-Shravan and Anu Malik, who had stopped composing for Gulshan Kumar due to some differences. As she stopped singing songs for films and concentrated more on devotional and cover-version albums, she harmed her immensely successful career. For almost five years, Anuradha Paudwal did not sing for many films and for any other music company.
It is only recently that she started rendering songs for companies outside T-series. After the brutal murder of Gulshan Kumar, her hold over T-series diminished. Anuradha Paudwal has started singing outside T-series and met with lukewarm response. So far she has given a few hits like 'Kismat Se Tum'(Pukar), 'Akeli Hai Yeh Mis Khiladi' (Mr & Mrs Khiladi), 'Zara Aankhon Se Kajal' (Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehtein Hai), 'Chaha Hai Tujhko' (Mann) and 'Jogiya' (Deewane). But only time will tell if this talented crooner can regain her past glory. Yes she was on the verge of becoming next Lata ....
Awards:
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Award - 1990 Nazar Ke Saamne - Aashiqui
Filmfare Award - 1991 Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin - Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
Filmfare Award - 1992 Dhak dhak - beta
Family: Husband Arun Paudwal
Anuradha Paudwal is one of the most talented playback singers in the history of Hindi films and perhaps one of the most controversial artistes. Her career started with the film Abhimaan starring Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, the music director was S. D. Burman, though Lata Mangeshkar claims that Anuradha was given a break by her brother Hridhaynath Mangeshkar for a Marathi film. But it was Burmandada's film that got her the recognition of a singer.
Anuradha Paudwal was a student of Xavier's college who participated in the college's cultural programmes, but she did not have a background of film music. She married Arun Paudwal who was the music arranger of S. D. Burman.
In 1976 Anuradha got her big break for the film Kailcharan starring Shatrugan Sinha and Reena Roy. This Subhash Ghai film had music by Rajesh Roshan. Her first solo number was for the film Aap Beeti starring Hema Malini and ShashiKapoor and music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Anuradha Paudwal got some good numbers from the duo who were churning out hits one after the other. She also sang intermittently for other music directors such as Rajesh Roshan (Des Pardes), Jaidev (Dooriyan, Laila Majnu), Kalyanji-Anandji (Kalaakar, Vidhataa) and Usha Khanna (Souten, Sajan Bina Suhagan). Meanwhile her husband Arun Paudwal in the pair of Anil-Arun gave many hit numbers in Marathi films for which Anuradha sang some resplendent numbers in Marathi like Disatein Mazlaa (Ashtavinayak), Raja Lalkaari, Kaalya Maatita Maatitaa, etc.
Anuradha Paudwal became a singer to reckon with when she rendered some exceptional numbers for the film Hero, music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Her song for Mere Mann Bajaa Mirang Utsav won her the first Filmfare award in 1985.
She also came into focus when she challenged Lata Mangeshkar's claim to having recorded the maximum number of songs in a single day. She also accused the Mangeshkar sisters for indulging in monopoly. This outspoken nature at times landed her in trouble as the music directors of the industry feared to face the wrath of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle and they often avoided Anuradha Paudwal. Many a times Anuradha's songs were dubbed by Lata such as Main Teri Dushman (Nagina) and many such songs.
Since her career was not making any headway, she joined hands with Gulshan Kumar who was about to bring a revolution in the music industry. Her success streak began from the film Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka, Tezaab, Ashiqui, Meera Ka Mohan, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin , Ram Lakhan, etc. Her success in a way set a trend for the singers, such as Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik and Sadhana Sargam, who started getting better songs to sing and through T-series Anuradha Paudwal brought the playback singers into focus. Her new found status also got her involved in some controversies like dubbing songs of her contemporaries' (the infamous dubbing of Alka Yagnik's songs of the films Dil and more recently Itihaas), also her much rumoured affair with Gulshan Kumar. Her dominance in the T-series had fueled the rumours.
Despite the controversies, Paudwal continued to conquer new horizons and winning accolades (Anuradha has won three Filmfare awards in a row for Aashiqui, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin and Beta). She was on the verge of being the next Lata Mangeshkar. Even the legendary composer O P Nayyar commented, "Lata is finished, Anuradha has replaced her." During this period, everything seemed to be working for the singer who left her contemporaries far behind. Kavita Krishnamurthy has always stated that, "Among my counterparts (Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam, etc.) Anuradha is the best singer." At her peak Anuradha Paudwal announced that she would exclusively sing for T-series only. This stand benefited Alka Yagnik who just zoomed to the top with her newfound association with Nadeem-Shravan and Anu Malik, who had stopped composing for Gulshan Kumar due to some differences. As she stopped singing songs for films and concentrated more on devotional and cover-version albums, she harmed her immensely successful career. For almost five years, Anuradha Paudwal did not sing for many films and for any other music company.
It is only recently that she started rendering songs for companies outside T-series. After the brutal murder of Gulshan Kumar, her hold over T-series diminished. Anuradha Paudwal has started singing outside T-series and met with lukewarm response. So far she has given a few hits like 'Kismat Se Tum'(Pukar), 'Akeli Hai Yeh Mis Khiladi' (Mr & Mrs Khiladi), 'Zara Aankhon Se Kajal' (Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehtein Hai), 'Chaha Hai Tujhko' (Mann) and 'Jogiya' (Deewane). But only time will tell if this talented crooner can regain her past glory. Yes she was on the verge of becoming next Lata ....
Awards:
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Award - 1990 Nazar Ke Saamne - Aashiqui
Filmfare Award - 1991 Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin - Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
Filmfare Award - 1992 Dhak dhak - beta
Jagjit Singh
Birth: Feb 8th, 1941
Birthplace: SriGanganagar, Rajasthan.
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Family: Wife Chitra Singh
He is the numero-uno of the ghazal world. His poignant and meaningful lyrics and hauntingly mellow voice stimulates many a thinking mind.Jagjit Singh's articulation of tenderness and exclusive choice of lyrical poetry of renowned Urdu poets has helped him create a fond and firm niche in millions of hearts. The Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh brings a welcome respite from the raucous Bhangra dhols and the inanity of Indipop.Jagjit Singh is known for imparting sensibility to the declining standards of Indian music. His latest album "Aaeena" is a delectable music treat replete with ghazals and songs of love, longing, pain and separation.
Jagjit Singh was born on 8th February 1941 at SriGanganagar in Rajasthan. His father Sardar AmarSingh Dhiman, a Government servant, originally hailed from Dalla village in Ropar district and his mother Sardarni Bachchan Kaur came from deeply religious Sokhi family of Ottallan village near Samralla. His siblings include four sisters and two brothers and he is fondly called Jeet by his family.Although his late father always wanted him to pursue IAS as a career, he took immense pride in his son's achievements in the world of music today. Schooling was done from Khalsa High School at SriGanganagar. He passed his Inter in Science stream from Government college, SriGanganagar. He graduated in the Arts stream from DAV College, Jalandhar. He also acquired a Post Graduate Degree in history from Kurukshetra University, Haryana.
His association with music goes back to his childhood days when he was twelve years old. He first learnt under Pandit Chaganlal Sharma for two years in SriGanganagar. After which for another six years he learnt under Ustad Jamaal Khan of Sainia Gharana, under whom he learnt all forms of Indian ClassicalMusic - Khayal, Thumri and Drupad and gained early recognition from his recordings at HMV and EMI India. He always had an open mind and was ready to learn from lesser known but talented musicians throughout his college days.
He first learnt under Pandit Chaganlal Sharma for two years in SriGanganagar. After which for another six years he learnt under Ustad Jamaal Khan of Sainia Gharana, under whom he learnt all forms of Indian ClassicalMusic - Khayal, Thumri and Drupad. He always had an open mind and was ready to learn from lesser known but talented musicians throughout his college days.
He reached Bombay in 1965 and his struggle from another wannabe to the pinnacle of Ghazal started. Like any other struggler, he too had his share of trials and tribulations. He never had a god-father and hence it was an uphill task to survive in Mumbai. He lived as a paying guest and accepted every singing assignment that came his way - be it jingles for ad films or performing at weddings and parties.
In 1967 Jagjit met Chitra who hails from a Bengali Shome family of Calcutta. Her mother, Krishna Roy, was a Classical vocalist. Chitra was the only child of her parents. She did her graduation in English Honours and also learnt Classical Music and Rabindra Sangeet in Calcutta. She had a diverse range of interests, ranging from painting to dance forms like Manipuri and Bharat Natyam. They got married in 1969. Jagjit Singh pioneered the ghazal wave in India in 1976, thus creating a new music genre with his debut album "The Unforgettables" with wife Chitra. Against the backdrop of a delectable amalgamation of western and Indian instruments he gave a new form to ghazal and nazm.The love affair that started with 'The Unforgettables' continued well into 'Ecstasies'. It flew high with 'A Sound Affair' and grew passionate with 'Passions'. Needless to say, that all of them disappeared from the shelves like magic. And magic it was, of the duo's voice, of the blissful romance and the utter blithesome quality of their Ghazals.
While the above-mentioned albums were breezy, 'Beyond Time' released in the opening years of nineties was an experimentation with sounds and conveyed a feeling that was beyond space and time. Around this time the duo was struck by grief as their only son Vivek Singh met a car accident, on July 28, 1990.Chitra stopped singing and retired completely from singing after the sudden death of their only son.Shocking, as it was to them, it was as much shocking for the innumerable fans across the world. The album is a tour to the soul, ethereal, conscientious and introspective. Fraught with pain, the album in one word is touching. 'Someone Somewhere' has become the last album by the duo together and subsequently Chitra Singh called it quits.
The towering persona of Jagjit Singh braved the tragedy and continued alone treating the listeners with gems like 'Hope', 'In Search', 'Insight', 'Mirage', 'Visions', 'Kahkashan', 'Love Is Blind', 'Chirag' and a few others. 'Sajda' in collaboration with Lata Mangeshkar was another brilliant release and made its mark as a classic Ghazal album. His evergreen ghazals like "Baat Niglegi To Phir" and "Sarakti Jai Hai Rukh Se" are still hummed for their sheer magic and charm. His musical genius was further exhibited through filmi ghazals for films like "Prem Geet", "Saath Saath" and "Arth". Of his latest release there is an album of his ghazals "Saher" and two compilation albums "Jazbaat" and "Dil Kahin Hosh Kahin" along with singers like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.
Like a true genius, Jagjit Singh did not restrict himself to Ghazals and has also cut a few albums of Bhajans. 'Maa', 'Hare Krishna', 'Hey Ram...Hey Ram', 'Ichhabal' and also 'Man Jeetai Jagjeet' in Punjabi, put him in the league of Bhajan singers Mukesh, Hari Om Sharan, Yesudas, Anup Jalota and Nitin Mukesh.
Of late, there has been a clear shift in the mood of his Ghazals; they have acquired a more soulful and poignant demeanour, as in 'Marasim', 'Face To Face' and the latest 'Aaeena' 'Cmy For Cry'. But all through this romance never took a backseat! The journey to the soul is punctuated by romantic pauses like 'Dil Kahin Hosh Kahin'. A testimony to his popularity is his Ghazals in recent Bollywood flicks like 'Dushman', 'Sarfarosh' and 'Tarkieb'. In addition to cultivating his own successful career, Jagjit Singh has been involved in guiding many new talents such as Talat Aziz and Vinod Sehgal. He is also active in several philanthropic endeavors such as the Library at St.Mary's, Bombay Hospital, CRY, and ALMA, an organization whose focus is to adopt students for further education and development.
Best Of :
Award Movie
Sahitya Akademi - 1998 'Mirza Ghalib' ( TV Series )
Madhya Pradesh Government's Lata Mangeshkar Samman - 1998
Best Of Jagjit Singh:
Song Movie
Hosh Valon Ko Khabar Kya Sarfarosh
Koyi Fariyaad Tere Dil main Tum Bin
Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho Arth
Jhuki Jhuki si nazar bekarar Arth
Chithhi na koyi sandesh Dushman
Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho Arth
Pyaar muz se jo kiyaa to kyaa paaogee Saath Saath
shaam se aankh mein Marasim
Tumko dekhaa to ye kayaal aayaa Saath Saath
Koyi Fariyaad Tere Dil main Tum Bin
Asha Bhosle
Playback Singer
1) Ghar Ka Chirag (1989) (Released)
2) Awaam (September 11, 1987) (Released)
3) Babu (November 22, 1985) (Released)
Bewafai (1985) (Released)
Aakhir Kyon (1985) (Released)
Alag Alag (1985) (Released)
Zamana (1985) (Released)
Oonche Log (1985) (Released)
Hum Dono (1985) (Released)
Awaaz (November 23, 1984) (Released)
Naya Kadam (October 5, 1984) (Released)
Maqsad (May 4, 1984) (Released)
Asha Jyoti (April 16, 1984) (Released)
Sunny (1984) (Released)
Agar Tum Na Hote (November 4, 1983) (Released)
Soutan (June 3, 1983) (Released)
Dharam Kanta (August 6, 1982) (Released)
Sanam Teri Kasam (May 14, 1982) (Released)
Ashanti (May 7, 1982) (Released)
Dil-E-Nadan (1982) (Released)
Anokha Bandhan (1982) (Released)
Fifty Fifty (November 13, 1981) (Released)
Khuda Kasam (October 9, 1981) (Released)
Dard (July 31, 1981) (Released)
Kudrat (April 3, 1981) (Released)
Bandish (November 7, 1980) (Released)
Aanchal (September 18, 1980) (Released)
Phir Wohi Raat (August 15, 1980) (Released)
Thodi Si Bewafai (June 13, 1980) (Released)
Red Rose (1980) (Released)
Amar Deep (May 18, 1979) (Released)
Muqabla (1979) (Released)
Naukri (1978) (Released)
Prem Bandhan (1978) (Released)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (November 4, 1977) (Released)
Karm (1977) (Released)
Maha Chor (1976) (Released)
Aakraman (1975) (Released)
Prem Nagar (May 24, 1974) (Released)
Hum Shakal (1974) (Released)
Dil Diwana (1974) (Released)
Aavishkaar (1974) (Released)
Ajnabi (1974) (Released)
Aaina (1974) (Released)
Namak Haram (November 23, 1973) (Released)
Raja Rani (1973) (Released)
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972) (Released)
Apna Desh (1972) (Released)
Joru Ka Gulam (1972) (Released)
Andaaz (August 1, 1971) (Released)
Maryada (July 16, 1971) (Released)
Kati Patang (1971) (Released)
Chhoti Bahu (1971) (Released)
Aan Milo Sajna (1971) (Released)
The Train (April 10, 1970) (Released)
Sachcha Jhutha (1970) (Released)
Aradhana (1969) (Released)
Doli (1969) (Released)
Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) (Released)
1) Ghar Ka Chirag (1989) (Released)
2) Awaam (September 11, 1987) (Released)
3) Babu (November 22, 1985) (Released)
Bewafai (1985) (Released)
Aakhir Kyon (1985) (Released)
Alag Alag (1985) (Released)
Zamana (1985) (Released)
Oonche Log (1985) (Released)
Hum Dono (1985) (Released)
Awaaz (November 23, 1984) (Released)
Naya Kadam (October 5, 1984) (Released)
Maqsad (May 4, 1984) (Released)
Asha Jyoti (April 16, 1984) (Released)
Sunny (1984) (Released)
Agar Tum Na Hote (November 4, 1983) (Released)
Soutan (June 3, 1983) (Released)
Dharam Kanta (August 6, 1982) (Released)
Sanam Teri Kasam (May 14, 1982) (Released)
Ashanti (May 7, 1982) (Released)
Dil-E-Nadan (1982) (Released)
Anokha Bandhan (1982) (Released)
Fifty Fifty (November 13, 1981) (Released)
Khuda Kasam (October 9, 1981) (Released)
Dard (July 31, 1981) (Released)
Kudrat (April 3, 1981) (Released)
Bandish (November 7, 1980) (Released)
Aanchal (September 18, 1980) (Released)
Phir Wohi Raat (August 15, 1980) (Released)
Thodi Si Bewafai (June 13, 1980) (Released)
Red Rose (1980) (Released)
Amar Deep (May 18, 1979) (Released)
Muqabla (1979) (Released)
Naukri (1978) (Released)
Prem Bandhan (1978) (Released)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (November 4, 1977) (Released)
Karm (1977) (Released)
Maha Chor (1976) (Released)
Aakraman (1975) (Released)
Prem Nagar (May 24, 1974) (Released)
Hum Shakal (1974) (Released)
Dil Diwana (1974) (Released)
Aavishkaar (1974) (Released)
Ajnabi (1974) (Released)
Aaina (1974) (Released)
Namak Haram (November 23, 1973) (Released)
Raja Rani (1973) (Released)
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972) (Released)
Apna Desh (1972) (Released)
Joru Ka Gulam (1972) (Released)
Andaaz (August 1, 1971) (Released)
Maryada (July 16, 1971) (Released)
Kati Patang (1971) (Released)
Chhoti Bahu (1971) (Released)
Aan Milo Sajna (1971) (Released)
The Train (April 10, 1970) (Released)
Sachcha Jhutha (1970) (Released)
Aradhana (1969) (Released)
Doli (1969) (Released)
Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) (Released)
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Usha Mangeshkar
MOVIES :
Playback Singer:
1) Dard-E-Dil (1983)
2) Disco Dancer (December 17, 1982)
3) Dhanwan (July 24, 1981)
4) Namak Haram (November 23, 1973)
5) Baharon Ke Sapne (1967)
Playback Singer:
1) Dard-E-Dil (1983)
2) Disco Dancer (December 17, 1982)
3) Dhanwan (July 24, 1981)
4) Namak Haram (November 23, 1973)
5) Baharon Ke Sapne (1967)
Mukesh
Birthplace: Delhi
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Mukesh Chandra Mathur was born in a small middle class family in Delhi. He was interested in acting and singing right from childhood and was a great fan and admirer of Kundan Lal Saigal. In spite of the fact that he only studied till the 10th grade (metric exam), he was able to obtain a good job as an assistant surveyor in the department of public works, where he worked for seven months.
In 1940, Mukesh had recorded secretly some non filmi songs in Delhi . Then, Mukesh was bitten by the Bombay bug like scores of other young people before and after him. He arrived in Bombay with the hope of becoming a movie star. He stayed with his relative the famous actor Motilal.
His debut as a singer came in the film 'Nirdosh'. The song was "dil hi bujha hua ho to...". Then in 1944 he followed with a duet with singer Kusum for the film 'Us paar'. The song was "Jara boli ri ho...". In 1945 he sang with Khursheed "Badariya baras gayi us paar..." for the film 'Murti'. By this time he had established a small place for himself in the hearts of his audience. In 1945, Anil Biswas asked him to record a song for the film 'Pehli Nazar'. The raag was darbari and the song "dil jalta hai to jalne de..." was a huge hit, popular to this day. Mukesh had arrived. By 1948, the streets of the sub continent were humming with his songs from Aag, Anokhi Ada, Mela, Veena and Vidya.
In 1949, came another mile-stone in his life. In the studios of the great actor Prithviraj Kapoor there were two young musicians Shanker and Jaikishen. The young Raj Kapoor asked them to provide music for his own films. Shanker-Jaikishen asked Mukesh to sing for them and for ever afterwards, Mukesh would be Raj Kapoor's singing voice. Films like Aawara and Shree 420 spread the voice of Mukesh all the way to Russia where in the streets of Moscow you could hear people singing "aawara hoon..." and "mera joota hai japani...".
With Motilal's help, Mukesh got a role as an actor in the film Years later, he was to act again in Raj Kapoor’s Aah in 1953. However fate had other plans for him.He was best known for his singing talent.
It was under Naushad with Mela (1948) and particularly Andaaz (1949), that Mukesh finally discovered his own style. Andaaz (1949) was a major triumph for Mukesh. All his four solos were raging hits - Tu Kahe Agar, Jhoom Jhoom ke Naacho Aaj, Hum Aaj Kahin Dil Kho Baite, Toote na Dil Toote na. It is interesting to note that though Mukesh in later years was regarded as the voice of Raj Kapoor, in Andaaz, Mukesh's songs went on Dilip Kumar while Mohd. Rafi sang for Raj Kapoor.
The partnership with Raj Kapoor started with Aag (1948) where Raj's feelings of despondency and despair were vividly caught by Mukesh in Ram Ganguly's composition Zinda Hoon Is Tarah, and ended with R.D. Burman's Ek Din Bik Jaayega in the film Dharam Karam (1975). In its course was an endless list of hits. Among them are the evergreen songs of Awaara (1951), Shri 420 (1955), Parvarish (1958), Anadi (1959), Sangam (1964), Mera Naam Joker (1970).
However life was not always that easy and smooth. Following Awaara's success, Mukesh almost ruined himself when he sidelined his singing career to pursue acting - to try and make it as a singing star. Mashuqa (1953) with Suraiyaand Anuraag (1956) with Usha Kiron both sank at the box-office. (He also did a small role as a tangewala enacting his own song - Choti si Zindagani in Aah (1953))
Wizened by the ordeal, Mukesh returned to playback singing only to find that offers had dried up. The situation reached a point that his children Nitin and Ritu were turned out of school as they were unable to pay their fees.
It was finally with Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai from Yahudi (1958), that Mukesh finally came back with a bang. Other hits that year like Madhumati, Parvarish and Phir Subah Hogi meant there was no turning back. Even S.D. Burman who had not utilized Mukesh's services for over a decade composed those two masterpieces for him - Chal ri Sajni from Bombay ka Babu (1960) and O Jaanewaale Ho Sake To Laut ke Aana from Bandini (1963).
Mukesh thereafter flourished right through the 1960s and mid 1970s with soulful hits like Main to Ek Khwab Hoon (Himalay ki God Mein (1965)), Jeena Yahaan Marna Yahaan (Mera Naam Joker), Maine Tere Liye hi Saat Rang ke Sanpne Chune (Anand (1970)), Main na Bhoolonga (Roti, Kapda Aur Makan (1974)) and of course Main Pal do Pal ka Shayar Hoon and Kabhi Kabhie (Kabhi Kabhie (1976)).
Mukesh worked with several music directors, lyricists, co-singers and was the on-screen voice for several actors - notably, Raj Kapoor and Manoj Kumar. Mukesh also acted in a few films like Mashooqa and Anurag, appeared in a cameo role as the kochavan in Aah, and composed the music for a handful of films which he produced.Among the other recent music directors for whom Mukesh sang a good number of his songs were Laxmikant Pyarelal, Kalyanji Anandji, Salil Choudhary, Usha Khanna, R.D. Burman, and S.D. Burman. Another music director to have used Mukesh’s voice well was Khaiyyam. The lyrics of Sahir Ludhianvi, Khaiyyam’s music and Mukesh’s voice created magic in the film Kabhi Kabhie.
His last recorced song was Chanchal, Sheetal, Nirmal, Komal from Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978). He died on 27th August 1976, of a sudden heart attack in Detroit, while on a concert tour of the U.S.
Best Of Mukesh:
Song Movie
Dum Dum Diga Diga Chhaliya
Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein Hum Hindustani
Jo Tumko Ho Pasand Wahi Baat Karenge Safar
Sawan Ka Mahina Milan
Gaata Rahe Mera Dil Guide
Mere Man Ki Ganga Sangam
Ruk Ja, Ruk Ja O Jaanewaali Ruk Ja Kanhaiya
Ek Din Bik Jayega, Maati Ke Mol Dharam Karam
Dost dost na raha Sangam
HIS SONGS IN RAJESH KHANNA'S MOVIES :
1) Raaz - 1967
2) Safar - 1970
Manna Dey
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Manna Dey was a flawless singer who could sing any type of song. From Qawwalis (Yeh Ishq Ishq hai) to romantic duets (Pyar hua iqraar hua), fast nubers (Aaoo twist karen, Jhoomta mausam mast mahina) to patriotic songs (Aye mere pyare watan) or prayer numbers (Tu pyar ka saagar hai) -- he was the versatile genius. His mastery over semi-classical geets was something, which even the multi-faceted voice of Rafi could not match.Being the versatile genius he was, he won the Filmfare award for his toe-tapping number "Aae bhai zara dekh ke chalo" from "Mera Naam Joker". The song happens to be one of the most intricate compositions of Shankar-Jaikishen and it was the genius of Manna Dey that made it sound so simple and fluent.
It was almost half a century ago, when Prabodhchandra Dey, now famous as Manna Dey fresh from Vidyasagar college in Calcutta, was in two minds about whether to make music and singing his career or take up a job for a living. His Father Purnachandra Dey, a chartered accountant, wanted his son, a Bachelor of Arts, to be a Barrister. Prabodh, like countless young students of Calcutta, was under the mesmeric spell of his uncle K.C.Dey, who was a well-known actor-singer and popular star of New Theatres. The uncle took his nephew as his disciple. Manna Dey was later taught by Ustad Aman Ali Khan, and thus the young singer gained proficiency in the classical music, a foundation on which he built his reputation. This learning equipped him to present any form of Indian music, classical, light and even Western pop with finesse.
Manna Dey grew up to the soft strains of Baul songs, Rabindra-sangeet, and khayal. K.C. Dey put his nephew through the paces acquainting him with the subtleties of tappa, thumri, bhajan and qawwali. With the disintegration of the New Theaters in 1940, K.C. Dey left for Bombay in search of fresh pastures. Manna joined his uncle and started off in Bombay as the assistant to music director H.P. Das.
In a strange and hostile environment he found his road to fame strewn with obstacles. The main stumbling block for him was the language barrier which threatened to impede his career. By a systematic study of the Hindi language he mastered the phonetic presentation of words which enabled him to sing with ease and felicity songs not only in Hindi, but also in many other languages of India.
Though Manna Dey had been initiated into the world of music at the tender age of 11 by his uncle and guru K.C. Dey by recording a Suraiyya and Manna Dey duet for the film Tammanna, years of struggle followed, at times compelling the talented singer to wonder if his choice of career was the right one. He even thought of coming back to Calcutta and take up his law. However, "Upar Gagan Vishal", the marching song from "Mashaal", turned into a super-hit and made him stay in the music line. Soon, a string of hits followed which established his career on a firm footing.
From the very beginning, Manna Dey has been a perfectionist. He is the only artiste who makes notations before recording a song,so that he can sing and record a song just after one rehearsal. Anil Biswas rightly observed that though Manna Dey could sing everything that Rafi, Talat and Mukesh sang they could not sing what Manna Dey sang.
During his five decades in the film industry, Manna Dey always marshalled all his recourses to render his songs to the highest standards he was capable of achieving to the demands of the moment. However, with the dominance of violence and vulgarity, he found the atmosphere stifling. He thought it better to call it a day. He worked off and on only when the opportunity challenged him. Hit numbers such as ‘Poochho na kaise maine rain beetayee’, ‘Laga chunari mein daag’, ‘Aye meri zohra jabeen’, ‘Na to karavaan ki talaash hai’ and ‘Chunri sambhaal gori’ (the last with Lata) and the absolutely mad ‘Ek chatur naar’ from Padosan to name a few, spin a tale of Indian life. Though his career graph never soared to dizzy heights, Manna Dey doubtless stands apart because of his deep voice and a wide repertoire: from qawwali to light, romantic duets to classical numbers. ‘All that I have attained in music is because of my uncle's training,’ says Manna Dey with a sense of modesty.The last film he sang for was Nana Patekar’s Prahar.
In Bimal Roy’s Do Bigha Zameen, he sang Dharti kahe pukar key for Balraj Sahni who looked emaciated in the film. His another hit number Chali Radhey Rani was filmed on a beggar in Parneeta. Unfortunately, that became Manna Dey’s image. Music Directors always summoned him to sing for character actors or for older stars which is the reason that most of his numbers lacked youthful exuberance. He rarely lent his voice to any hero of great stature except occasionally, for Raj Kapoor. While Talat Mahmood and Mukesh went on to become the voices of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor respectively Manna Dey was banished to complement the acrobatics of Mehmood in songs like Ek chatur nar kar ke singaar; Aao twist karen; Hato Jaono jhoti banao batian; Pyar ki aag mein tan badan jal gaya; Khali dabba khali botal etc. He turned such crass numbers into class numbers. Once he admitted that he was forced to accept such stuff just to keep his body and soul together.
The singer’s had a special affection for R.D.Burman and Shankar -Jaikishan.Manna Dey sang a song ‘Aao twist kare’ for Mehmood's ‘Bhoot Bangla’ which was a lift from ‘Come let us twist’. Before recording the Hindi number, R.D.Burman sang the original English song 4ae in such great style that Manna Dey, the recordist and the musicians were breathless. With Shankar –Jaikishan too Manna Dey shared a special bond of affection and friendship. He cherishes his long meetings with them in their music room where he would sing for them for hours. The singer won his Filmfare award for ‘Ae bhai zara dekh ke chalo’, the toe-tapping number, from Raj Kapoor's Mera Naam Joker.
Manna Dey feels grieved at the deterioration that has crept into the Hindi film music. He laments to say that the Hindi film music has lost its ‘Indian-ness’. He holds the presentday music directors responsible for the desecration of film music. Living a peaceful life in Simla the singer is stubbornly unwilling to croon vulgar and suggestive songs. He would rather spend the rest of his life continuing his affair with his first love -- music.
Awards And Honors:
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Awards-1971 Mera Naam Joker - for song 'Ey Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo'
Best Of Manna Dey:
Song Movie
Soch ke ye gagan jhoome Jyoti
Tum jo aao to pyaar aa jaaye Saakhi
Tum bin jeewan kaise beeta Anita
Na to caarvaan ki talash hai Barsaat Ki Raat
Oh nadiya chale chale re dhaara Safar
HIS SONGS IN RAJESH KHANNA'S MOVIES :
Naukri (1978) (Released)
Anurodh (1977) (Released)
Mehbooba (1976) (Released)
Aavishkaar (1974) (Released)
Bawarchi (1972) (Released)
Anand (1971) (Released)
Khamoshi (1970) (Released)
Safar (1970) (Released)
Baharon Ke Sapne (1967) (Released)
Aakhri Khat (1967) (Released)
Mohammed Rafi
Birthplace: Punjab (now in Pakistan)
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Mohammad Rafi, one of the legends of the historical Hindi Film Industry still has his impact on the music lovers. His voice continues to haunt us even today. After all, he's left behind a rich legacy of songs sung by him over 35 years.
His voice was so versatile that it suited any mood ranging from the boisterous to the melancholic. In the 1960s Rafi sang for Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, Johnny Walker, Sunil Dutt, Biswajeet, Joy Mukherjee, Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and Raaj Kumar! From the classical 'Madhuban mein Radhika Nachi re' to the swinging 'Aaja Aaja Main hoon Pyar Tera', from the soulful 'Hum Bekhudi Mein Aapko Pukarein' to the comic 'Sar jo Tera Chakraye', from the philosophical 'Dekhi Zamaane ki Yaari' to the frivolous 'Aiaiya Karoon Main Kya Sookoo Sookoo', he could sing anything!
Rafi was born on December 24, 1924 in a small village in Punjab (now in Pakistan) near Amritsar and later shifted to Lahore when he was 14 years old. There he studied music under Khan Abdul Waheed Khan, Jeevanlal Matto and Ghulam Ali Khan. He recorded his first song in 1944 for a Punjabi film Gul Baloch with music director Shyam Sunder. Not many people know that had acted in couple of films, Laila Majnu (1945) and Jugnu (1947). Rafi made his mark with Tera Khilona Toota Balak in Anmol Ghari (1946).
In the year 1944 Mohammad Rafi decided to move to Bombay where he was first given a break by Naushad in Pehle Aap (1944). Rafi's first big hit was in Jugnu (1947) where he sang the duet 'Yahaan Badla Wafaa ka Bewafaee ke Siva Kya Hai' with Noorjehan under Feroz Nizami.
His career took off with the all-time hit Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki from Dulari(1949). There was no looking back aftermath and Rafi ruled as the undisputed king of playback singing till the early 70s when Kishore Kumar took over. However it took Rafi much of the 50s to establish his superiority over rest of the competition. Kishore Kumar and to a lesser extent Mukesh and Talat Mehmood were preoccupied by their acting while Hemant Kumar saw a decline in his singing career by the end of the 1950s. Manna Dey never really got the breaks his talent deserved and from 1960-1970 Rafi was unchallenged at the top. In spite of his superstardom he remained humble and soft-spoken.
Although Rafi worked with different music directors, the one who recognised and exploited his immense talent was Naushad. His first song for Naushad was Hindustan ke hum hain Hindustan hai hamara in the film Pehle Aap. The duo worked together to give hits such as Baiju Bawra and Mere Mehboob, to name a few. Rafi’s other fruitful partnership was with S D Burman are Kagaz Ke Phool, Guide, Tere Ghar Ke Samne and Pyaasa. Rafi has sung some of the best songs for heroes under the influence of alcohol like 'Din Dhal Jaaye' in Guide (1965) and 'Choo Lenedo Nazuk Hothon ko' in Kajal (1965) without touching the alcohol himself! Aradhana (1969) turned out to be another great movie where Rafi sang for the baton of Naushad and S.D. Burman. great hit Aradhana (1969).
Rafi was displaced by Kishore Kumar in the early seventies but Rafi made a grand comeback with the Nasir Hussain musical Hum Kissi se Kum Nahin (1977) and Amar Akbar Anthony the same year even winning the National Award for Kya Hua Tera Vaadaa for the former.
His last song was Tu kahin aas paas hai dost for Laxmikant Pyarelal in the film Aas Paas. He passed away on July 31, 1980. His immortality is vouched for by the fact that even almost two decades after his death, his popularity remains intact.
Awards:
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Awards 1977 Kya Hua Tera Wada - Naya Daur
Filmfare Awards 1968 Dil Ke Jharoke Mein Tujko Bithakar - Brahmachari
Filmfare Awards 1967 Neele Gagan Ke - Humraaz
Filmfare Awards 1966 Baharon Phool Barsaao - Suraj
Filmfare Awards 1964 Chahunga Main Tujhe - Dosti
Filmfare Awards 1961 Chasme Baddor - Sasuraal
Filmfare Awards 1960 Chaudvin Ka Chand - Chaudvin Ka Chand
HIS SONGS IN SUPER STAR RAJESH KHANNA MOVIES :
1) Aakhri Khat - 1967
2) Aurat - 1967
3) Raaz - 1967
4) Baharon Ke Sapne - 1967
5) Doli - 1969
6) Sachcha Jhutha - 1970
7) Do Raaste - 1969
8) Aradhana - 1969
9) The Train - 1970
10) Mehboob Ki Mehandi (1971)
11) Chhoti Bahu (1971)
12) Haathi Mere Saathi (1971)
13) Maryada (July 16, 1971)
14) Andaaz (August 1, 1971)
15) Shahzada (1972)
16) Anuraag (1972)
17) Aaina (1974)
18) Hum Shakal (1974)
19) Prem Kahani (1975)
20) Bundalbaaz (1977)
21) Muqabla (1979)
22) Phir Wohi Raat (August 15, 1980)
23) Kudrat (April 3, 1981)
24) Rajput (April 16, 1982)
25) Dharam Kanta (August 6, 1982)
26) Durga (February 8, 1985)
27) Ram Tere Kitne Naam (February 15, 1985)
Lata Mangeshkar
Birth: September 28th , 1929
Birthplace: Indore
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Latabai Mangeshkar was born on 28th September, 1929, at Sikh Mohalla, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Lata's father , Pt. Dinanath Mangeshkar was also an amateur astrologer, he christened his newly born daughter Hema, as per the date and time of her birth. He, however, would prefer to call her Hridiya. Later on, the family members began calling her Lata. The name stuck and the eldest daugter of Dinanath and Shrimati permanently came to be known as Lata Mangeshkar.
Deenanath Mangeshkar a classical singer & stage actor, who came from Mangeshi in Goa was trained in the colourful Punjabi school of Baba Mushelkar. He owned a drama troupe which made him pitch his tent in nearly every town - such as Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli and Miraj.
Lata's family was a wandering family. Lata's father was a singer and in the employ of a music-theatre outfit, Kirloskar Sangeet Mandali, that would move from place to place to stage its shows. Although, the family surname was Hardikar, it was Lata's father who adopted Lata's paternal ancestors belonged to the priestly caste of the Karhadi Brahmin, and many of them fought fiercely against the Portuguese colonizers to maintain the dignity and sanctity of their temples.
Lata her sisters and a brother ( Meena, Asha, Usha & Hridaynath) did not receive a proper schooling However to compensate this shortcoming he gave his children music lessons early in life.As lata grew up ,the peals of girlish giggles (still a characteristic) were present when Lata was a playful tomboy studying music from her father Master Dinanath Mangeshkar.Dinanath told his wife that Lata is going to be a miracle since he knew a little about astrology though he died before she started singing.
Films in which young Lata acted:
1942 - Pahili Mangalagaur
1943 - Chimukla Sansaar
1943 - Maajhe Baal
1944 - Gajabhau
1945 - Badi Maa
1946 - Jeevan Yaatra
1946 - Subhadra
1948 - Mandir
1952 - Chattrapati Shivaji (only in one song sequence)
The nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar, who has charmed her fans with over 50,000 songs she has sung as a playback singer in films, has no regrets that she never got married. Lata, whose voice quality retains the freshness and innocence of a 16-year-old girl, says that in a way it has been good that she did not get married. “Had I got married, I may have got divorced in a year or two. It has all been all for the good,” she says.
For Lata ,the Filmfare Awards for playback singing first started in the year 1958. In 1956, 'Rasik Balma'( Chori- Chori ) won the Best Song Filmfare Award, Lata refused to sing it live in protest of no Playback Singer category, which paved way in 1958 of this new category ( though Male & Female Awards where started later on).
From the year 1958 to 1966 no other female singer was able to get the filmfare award. Since she had won the popular Filmfare awards so many times & had always been accussed of monopolising the industry (along with sister Asha), after 1969, she made the unusual gesture of giving up FILMFARE awards in favour of fresh talent.
Filmfare Awards:
1958 - Aaja Re Pardesi [Madhumati]
1962 - Kahi Deep Jale Kahi Dil [Bees Saal Baad]
1965 - Tumhi Mere Mandir Tumhi Meri Pooja [Khandan]
1969 - Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage [Jeene Ki raah]
1993 : Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
1993 : Filmfare felicitated by the Maharashra Government for completion of 50 years.
1994 : Filmfare Special Award (Didi Tera Devar Deewana - Hum Aapke Hain Kaun)
National Awards:
1972 - Parichay
1975 - Kora Kagaz
1990 - Lekin
Maharashtra State Award :
1966 - Sadhi Mansa
1967 - Jait Re Jait
Bengal Film Journalist's Association Award:
1964 - Woh Kaun Thi
1967 - Milan
1968 - Raja Aur Rank
1969 - Saraswati Chandra
1970 - Do Raaste
1971 - Tere Mere Sapne
1973 - Marjina Abdulla (Bengali)
1973 - Abhimaan
1975 - Kora Kagaz
1981 - Ek Duje Ke Liye
1985 - Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Other Awards:
1969 : Padam Bhushan
1974 : Guinness Book of World Records:for singing the maximum number Guinness book of World Records.
1980 : Was presented key of the city of Georgetown, Guyana, South America
1980 : Honorary Citizenship. The Republic of Suriname, South America
1985 : 9th June declared as Asia Day in honour of her arrival in Toronto, Canada
1987 : Honorary Citizenship of the U.S.A, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
1989 : Dada Saheb Phalke Award
1990 : Honorary Doctorate (Literature) By Pune University
1996 : Videocon Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
1997 : Rajiv Gandhi Award.
1998 : Lux Zee Cine Lifetime Achievement Award
1999 : Padma Vibhushan
1999 : NTR Award
2000 : Lifetime Achievement Award by IIFA in London
2000 : Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar by the Chaturang Pratishthan
2001 : Bharat Ratna - The Nation's Highest Civilian Award
2001 : Noorjehan Award : First Reciepient
2001 : Maharashtra Ratna : First Reciepient
2002 : Asha Bhosle Award : First Reciepient
Best Of Lata Mangeshkar:
Song Movie
Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil Bees saal Baad
Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya Mughal - e -Azam
Chalo Sajana Mere Humdum Mere Dost
Bhai Batoor Padosan
Chalte-Chalte Pakeezah
Kuch Na Kaho 1942 A Love Story
Diya Jale Dil Se
Sunio Ji Araj Mhari Lekin
Dil Deewana Maine Pyaar Kiya
Aye Dil-e-Nadaan Razia Sultana
Dikhaye Diye Ki Bekhud Bazaar
HER SONGS IN RAJESH KHANNA'S MOVIES :
Nazraana (February 6, 1987)
Insaaf Ki Awaz (November 14, 1986)
Babu (November 22, 1985)
Durga (February 8, 1985)
Bewafai (1985)
Master Ji (1985)
Alag Alag (1985)
Aakhir Kyon (1985)
Agar Tum Na Hote (November 4, 1983)
Soutan (June 3, 1983)
Avtaar (March 11, 1983)
Nishan (1983)
Disco Dancer (December 17, 1982)
Ashanti (May 7, 1982)
Dil-E-Nadan (1982)
Dard (July 31, 1981)
Dhanwan (July 24, 1981)
Kudrat (April 3, 1981)
Bandish (November 7, 1980)
Aanchal (September 18, 1980)
Phir Wohi Raat (August 15, 1980)
Thodi Si Bewafai (June 13, 1980)
Amar Deep (May 18, 1979)
Naukri (1978)
Prem Bandhan (1978)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (November 4, 1977)
Chalta Purza (1977)
Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977)
Bundalbaaz (1977)
Chhaila Babu (1977)
Mehbooba (1976)
Aakraman (1975)
Prem Kahani (1975)
Roti (October 18, 1974)
Prem Nagar (May 24, 1974)
Aap Ki Kasam (May 3, 1974)
Hum Shakal (1974)
Ajnabi (1974)
Aaina (1974)
Raja Rani (1973)
Daag (1973)
Amar Prem (1972)
Apna Desh (1972)
Dushman (1972)
Joru Ka Gulam (1972)
Bawarchi (1972)
Maalik (1972)
Shahzada (1972)
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
Anuraag (1972)
Shehzada (1972)
Maryada (July 16, 1971)
Chhoti Bahu (1971)
Haathi Mere Saathi (1971)
Anand (1971)
Aan Milo Sajna (1971)
Kati Patang (1971)
Mehboob Ki Mehandi (1971)
The Train (April 10, 1970)
Safar (1970)
Sachcha Jhutha (1970)
Khamoshi (1970)
Do Raaste (1969)
Aradhana (1969)
Aakhri Khat (1967)
Raaz (1967)
Baharon Ke Sapne (1967)
Birthplace: Indore
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Latabai Mangeshkar was born on 28th September, 1929, at Sikh Mohalla, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Lata's father , Pt. Dinanath Mangeshkar was also an amateur astrologer, he christened his newly born daughter Hema, as per the date and time of her birth. He, however, would prefer to call her Hridiya. Later on, the family members began calling her Lata. The name stuck and the eldest daugter of Dinanath and Shrimati permanently came to be known as Lata Mangeshkar.
Deenanath Mangeshkar a classical singer & stage actor, who came from Mangeshi in Goa was trained in the colourful Punjabi school of Baba Mushelkar. He owned a drama troupe which made him pitch his tent in nearly every town - such as Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli and Miraj.
Lata's family was a wandering family. Lata's father was a singer and in the employ of a music-theatre outfit, Kirloskar Sangeet Mandali, that would move from place to place to stage its shows. Although, the family surname was Hardikar, it was Lata's father who adopted Lata's paternal ancestors belonged to the priestly caste of the Karhadi Brahmin, and many of them fought fiercely against the Portuguese colonizers to maintain the dignity and sanctity of their temples.
Lata her sisters and a brother ( Meena, Asha, Usha & Hridaynath) did not receive a proper schooling However to compensate this shortcoming he gave his children music lessons early in life.As lata grew up ,the peals of girlish giggles (still a characteristic) were present when Lata was a playful tomboy studying music from her father Master Dinanath Mangeshkar.Dinanath told his wife that Lata is going to be a miracle since he knew a little about astrology though he died before she started singing.
Films in which young Lata acted:
1942 - Pahili Mangalagaur
1943 - Chimukla Sansaar
1943 - Maajhe Baal
1944 - Gajabhau
1945 - Badi Maa
1946 - Jeevan Yaatra
1946 - Subhadra
1948 - Mandir
1952 - Chattrapati Shivaji (only in one song sequence)
The nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar, who has charmed her fans with over 50,000 songs she has sung as a playback singer in films, has no regrets that she never got married. Lata, whose voice quality retains the freshness and innocence of a 16-year-old girl, says that in a way it has been good that she did not get married. “Had I got married, I may have got divorced in a year or two. It has all been all for the good,” she says.
For Lata ,the Filmfare Awards for playback singing first started in the year 1958. In 1956, 'Rasik Balma'( Chori- Chori ) won the Best Song Filmfare Award, Lata refused to sing it live in protest of no Playback Singer category, which paved way in 1958 of this new category ( though Male & Female Awards where started later on).
From the year 1958 to 1966 no other female singer was able to get the filmfare award. Since she had won the popular Filmfare awards so many times & had always been accussed of monopolising the industry (along with sister Asha), after 1969, she made the unusual gesture of giving up FILMFARE awards in favour of fresh talent.
Filmfare Awards:
1958 - Aaja Re Pardesi [Madhumati]
1962 - Kahi Deep Jale Kahi Dil [Bees Saal Baad]
1965 - Tumhi Mere Mandir Tumhi Meri Pooja [Khandan]
1969 - Aap Mujhe Achhe Lagne Lage [Jeene Ki raah]
1993 : Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award
1993 : Filmfare felicitated by the Maharashra Government for completion of 50 years.
1994 : Filmfare Special Award (Didi Tera Devar Deewana - Hum Aapke Hain Kaun)
National Awards:
1972 - Parichay
1975 - Kora Kagaz
1990 - Lekin
Maharashtra State Award :
1966 - Sadhi Mansa
1967 - Jait Re Jait
Bengal Film Journalist's Association Award:
1964 - Woh Kaun Thi
1967 - Milan
1968 - Raja Aur Rank
1969 - Saraswati Chandra
1970 - Do Raaste
1971 - Tere Mere Sapne
1973 - Marjina Abdulla (Bengali)
1973 - Abhimaan
1975 - Kora Kagaz
1981 - Ek Duje Ke Liye
1985 - Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Other Awards:
1969 : Padam Bhushan
1974 : Guinness Book of World Records:for singing the maximum number Guinness book of World Records.
1980 : Was presented key of the city of Georgetown, Guyana, South America
1980 : Honorary Citizenship. The Republic of Suriname, South America
1985 : 9th June declared as Asia Day in honour of her arrival in Toronto, Canada
1987 : Honorary Citizenship of the U.S.A, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
1989 : Dada Saheb Phalke Award
1990 : Honorary Doctorate (Literature) By Pune University
1996 : Videocon Screen Lifetime Achievement Award
1997 : Rajiv Gandhi Award.
1998 : Lux Zee Cine Lifetime Achievement Award
1999 : Padma Vibhushan
1999 : NTR Award
2000 : Lifetime Achievement Award by IIFA in London
2000 : Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar by the Chaturang Pratishthan
2001 : Bharat Ratna - The Nation's Highest Civilian Award
2001 : Noorjehan Award : First Reciepient
2001 : Maharashtra Ratna : First Reciepient
2002 : Asha Bhosle Award : First Reciepient
Best Of Lata Mangeshkar:
Song Movie
Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil Bees saal Baad
Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya Mughal - e -Azam
Chalo Sajana Mere Humdum Mere Dost
Bhai Batoor Padosan
Chalte-Chalte Pakeezah
Kuch Na Kaho 1942 A Love Story
Diya Jale Dil Se
Sunio Ji Araj Mhari Lekin
Dil Deewana Maine Pyaar Kiya
Aye Dil-e-Nadaan Razia Sultana
Dikhaye Diye Ki Bekhud Bazaar
HER SONGS IN RAJESH KHANNA'S MOVIES :
Nazraana (February 6, 1987)
Insaaf Ki Awaz (November 14, 1986)
Babu (November 22, 1985)
Durga (February 8, 1985)
Bewafai (1985)
Master Ji (1985)
Alag Alag (1985)
Aakhir Kyon (1985)
Agar Tum Na Hote (November 4, 1983)
Soutan (June 3, 1983)
Avtaar (March 11, 1983)
Nishan (1983)
Disco Dancer (December 17, 1982)
Ashanti (May 7, 1982)
Dil-E-Nadan (1982)
Dard (July 31, 1981)
Dhanwan (July 24, 1981)
Kudrat (April 3, 1981)
Bandish (November 7, 1980)
Aanchal (September 18, 1980)
Phir Wohi Raat (August 15, 1980)
Thodi Si Bewafai (June 13, 1980)
Amar Deep (May 18, 1979)
Naukri (1978)
Prem Bandhan (1978)
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (November 4, 1977)
Chalta Purza (1977)
Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977)
Bundalbaaz (1977)
Chhaila Babu (1977)
Mehbooba (1976)
Aakraman (1975)
Prem Kahani (1975)
Roti (October 18, 1974)
Prem Nagar (May 24, 1974)
Aap Ki Kasam (May 3, 1974)
Hum Shakal (1974)
Ajnabi (1974)
Aaina (1974)
Raja Rani (1973)
Daag (1973)
Amar Prem (1972)
Apna Desh (1972)
Dushman (1972)
Joru Ka Gulam (1972)
Bawarchi (1972)
Maalik (1972)
Shahzada (1972)
Mere Jeevan Saathi (1972)
Anuraag (1972)
Shehzada (1972)
Maryada (July 16, 1971)
Chhoti Bahu (1971)
Haathi Mere Saathi (1971)
Anand (1971)
Aan Milo Sajna (1971)
Kati Patang (1971)
Mehboob Ki Mehandi (1971)
The Train (April 10, 1970)
Safar (1970)
Sachcha Jhutha (1970)
Khamoshi (1970)
Do Raaste (1969)
Aradhana (1969)
Aakhri Khat (1967)
Raaz (1967)
Baharon Ke Sapne (1967)
Asha Bhosle
Biography:
Name: Asha Bhosle
Birthday: Friday, September 08, 1933
Star Sign : Virgo
First Film : Chunaria
At 60-plus she still dares to challenge the youngsters on the scene, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurty, Sadhana Sargam in evocative songs 'Yai Re, Yai Re...' and 'Tanha Tanha...' both from Rangeela or 'Rang De...' from Takshak. She teams with Adnam Sami and 'Ghulam Ali' with the equal ease for private albums of Songs or ghazal.
Asha Bhosle has been a name to contend with in the Hindi film industry since the last four decades, considering that she had to grow up in the shadow of her sister, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha has indeed done very well for herself.Initially she had to face the inevitable – unfair comparisons with her more popular sister. But she did not let that affect her. Perseverance paid off, as she overtook tough contenders, including Geeta Dutt.
Asha Bhonsle, one of the Mangeshkar sisters was born on 8th September, 1933 to the renowed Maharashtrian parent, actor and singer Dinanath Mangeshkar in a small hamlet called 'Goar' in Maharastra. Like her older sister Lata Mangeshkar Asha also initially did a small stint as a child artist. But being trained in classical music by her father Dinanath Mangeshkar it was more natural she too turn to playback singing like Lata did.
In April 1942 her father Dinath Mangeshkar died, causing upheaval in the family which moved from Pune to Kolhapur and in turn to Bombay. Around the age of ten she apparently sang her first film song in the Marathi film Majha Bal. Asha like her other sisters and brother was introduced to music at a very tender age. Asha remembers her birthplace as she says " I still remember my childhood days in sangli, because of me Lata didi use to bunk the school, I cannot forget sangli as it's my birth place ".
In a world so much in awe of elder sister Lata Mangeshkar, s he had to work that much harder. Time has not touched her voice, she can please pop lovers with rap and remix. At the same time, she has the ability to match the tunes of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.
Playful love songs or lusty cabaret numbers, soulful ghazals or funky pop, Bhosle's trod everywhere, with aplomb. From the early rock 'n' roll Eena meena deeka, to the seductive Burman number Piya tu ab to aaja in Caravan, to the unforgettable ghazals of Umrao Jaan.To a large degree, her success can be attributed to her versatility. She has successfully sung in many different voices and in many different styles.
Asha made her playback debut in 1948 with the film Chunariya. But it took a long, long time for Asha to make it to the top. in the 1950s Asha sang more songs than any other playback singer but the bulk of these were in small films with no distinction.That was the time of Lata Mangeshkar , Shamshad Begum and Geeta Dutt.
1957 was her breakthrough year when O.P. Nayyar used her to sing the heroine's songs in Tumsa Nahin Dekha and Naya Daur. The same year S.D. Burman had his rift with Lata. Also Geeta Dutt’s troubled marriage did not make her easily available . Consequently S.D. Burman chose to groom Asha along with O.P. Nayyar rather than wait for Geeta. The following year Asha made it right to the top with hit songs in films like Howrah Bridge (1958), Chalti ka Naam Ghadi (1958) and Lajwanti (1958). Asha got involved with O.P. Nayyar and thereafter she remained his premier singer till their break-up in the 1970s.
The 1960s saw Asha at her best as she belted out her best songs particularly under O.P. Nayyar's baton - Aankhon se Jo Utri hai Dil Mein from Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon(1964), Jayiye Aap Kahaan Jayenge from Mere Sanam (1965) and Woh Haseen Dard De Do from Humsaaya (1968) to name but a few.
The 1970s also brought her close with R.D. Burman who gave her a new hip and happening sound altogether. Piya Tu Ab To Aajaa (Caravan (1971)), Dum Maro Dum (Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)), offered fresh and stimulating challenges to her voice. Jaane Jaa from Jawaani Diwaani (1972) had her switching from the higher scales to the absolute lower ones within the song with ease!
1980’s brought a lucky and prosperous year for Asha as she rocked the show with evergreen ghazals like Dil Cheez Kya Hai, In Aankhon ki Masti, Yeh Kaisi Jagah hai Doston, Justaju Jiski Ki (Umrao Jaan,1981) , a few of the finest singing.Ijaazat (1987) saw her in top form winning a National Award for Mera Kuch Samaan, a most difficult song to sing as the lyrics were more in prose form rather than standard rhythmic verse.
Asha Bhosle has since sung in virtually every Indian language, in Russian and Malay, has sung Rabindra Sangeet (the songs of Bengali poet Tagore), has sung with the bhangra groupAlaap , the Indian rap act Baba Sehgal and Boy George, the former lead vocalist of the British pop group Cassette compilations and recyclings of her work are numerous.
In the 1990s Asha has even further widened her horizon by succesfully coming out with albums in Indipop giving the albums a western touch and beating the Indian pop artists on their own turf. Though she has cut down on her singing now she still makes an Urmila Matonder or Aishwarya Rai sizzle in Rangeela (1994) or Taal (1999).
Today her vocals are in better, more supple, sensuous and inviting shape then ever before. If we listen to her singing R.D. Burman’s Teri meri yaari badi purani, right before going on to Sandeep Chowta’s Kambakht ishq, we notice no perceptible difference in the rendition of the two tracks, even though they are separated by 30 years.
When R.D. Burman arrived, Asha married him. The great composer gave his wife some unforgettable numbers including Chura liya hai tumnein and Mera samaan lauta do. How can one forget Asha in Teesri Manzil and Yaadon Ki Baarat? In Umrao Jaan, Asha sang for Rekha playing a courtesan and created some evergreen numbers.
Her favourite singers include her father Master Dinanath Mangeshkar ,sister Lata Mangeshkar , Mohammad Rafi , Manna Dey , Kishore Kumar,Mukeshji, Hemant Da, Noorjehan,Mehdi Hasan and Gulam Ali.
Awards And Honors:
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Award - 1968 Garibon Ki Suno - Dus Lakh
Filmfare Award - 1969 Parde Mein Rehne Do - Shikar
Filmfare Award - 1972 Piya Tu Ab To Aa Jaa - Caravan
Filmfare Award - 1973 Dam Maaro Dam - Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Filmfare Award - 1974 Hone Lagi Hai Raat - Naina
Filmfare Award - 1975 Chain se hum ko kabhi - Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Filmfare Award - 1978 Yeh mera dil yaar ka deewana - Don
Filmfare Award - 1996 (Special Award) Rangeela re , Tanha tanha yahan pe jeena - Rangeela
National Award - 1981 Umrao Jaan
National Award - 1986 Ijaazat Mera Kuchh Samaan - Ijazzat
Other Awards:
Dada Saheb Phalke Award
Nightingale of Asia Award - 1987
Lata Mangeshkar Award By Govt.of Madhya Pradesh - 1989
Screen Video Cone Award Janam Samjha Karo - 1997
MTV Award Janam Samjha Ka\o - 1997
Best Of Asha Bhosle:
Song Movie
Kaali ghata chhaaye mora Sujata
Nigahe Milane Ko Jee Chahata Hai Dil Hi To Hai
Aage bhi jaane na tu Waqt
Zumka Gira Re Bareli Ke Bazar Main Mera Saaya
Raat Akeli Hai jewel thief
Parade Main Rehane Do Shikaar
O Mere Sona Re Sona Teesri Manzil
Dum Maro Dum Hare Ram Hare Krishna
Koi Shahari Babu Loafer
Yeh Kya Jagah Hai Doston Umrao Jan
Kambakht Ishq Pyar Tune kya Kiya
HER SONGS IN RAJESH KHANNA'S MOVIES :
1) Aurat - 1967
2) Baharon Ke Sapne - 1967
3) Doli - 1969
4) Sachcha Jhutha - 1970
Name: Asha Bhosle
Birthday: Friday, September 08, 1933
Star Sign : Virgo
First Film : Chunaria
At 60-plus she still dares to challenge the youngsters on the scene, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurty, Sadhana Sargam in evocative songs 'Yai Re, Yai Re...' and 'Tanha Tanha...' both from Rangeela or 'Rang De...' from Takshak. She teams with Adnam Sami and 'Ghulam Ali' with the equal ease for private albums of Songs or ghazal.
Asha Bhosle has been a name to contend with in the Hindi film industry since the last four decades, considering that she had to grow up in the shadow of her sister, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha has indeed done very well for herself.Initially she had to face the inevitable – unfair comparisons with her more popular sister. But she did not let that affect her. Perseverance paid off, as she overtook tough contenders, including Geeta Dutt.
Asha Bhonsle, one of the Mangeshkar sisters was born on 8th September, 1933 to the renowed Maharashtrian parent, actor and singer Dinanath Mangeshkar in a small hamlet called 'Goar' in Maharastra. Like her older sister Lata Mangeshkar Asha also initially did a small stint as a child artist. But being trained in classical music by her father Dinanath Mangeshkar it was more natural she too turn to playback singing like Lata did.
In April 1942 her father Dinath Mangeshkar died, causing upheaval in the family which moved from Pune to Kolhapur and in turn to Bombay. Around the age of ten she apparently sang her first film song in the Marathi film Majha Bal. Asha like her other sisters and brother was introduced to music at a very tender age. Asha remembers her birthplace as she says " I still remember my childhood days in sangli, because of me Lata didi use to bunk the school, I cannot forget sangli as it's my birth place ".
In a world so much in awe of elder sister Lata Mangeshkar, s he had to work that much harder. Time has not touched her voice, she can please pop lovers with rap and remix. At the same time, she has the ability to match the tunes of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.
Playful love songs or lusty cabaret numbers, soulful ghazals or funky pop, Bhosle's trod everywhere, with aplomb. From the early rock 'n' roll Eena meena deeka, to the seductive Burman number Piya tu ab to aaja in Caravan, to the unforgettable ghazals of Umrao Jaan.To a large degree, her success can be attributed to her versatility. She has successfully sung in many different voices and in many different styles.
Asha made her playback debut in 1948 with the film Chunariya. But it took a long, long time for Asha to make it to the top. in the 1950s Asha sang more songs than any other playback singer but the bulk of these were in small films with no distinction.That was the time of Lata Mangeshkar , Shamshad Begum and Geeta Dutt.
1957 was her breakthrough year when O.P. Nayyar used her to sing the heroine's songs in Tumsa Nahin Dekha and Naya Daur. The same year S.D. Burman had his rift with Lata. Also Geeta Dutt’s troubled marriage did not make her easily available . Consequently S.D. Burman chose to groom Asha along with O.P. Nayyar rather than wait for Geeta. The following year Asha made it right to the top with hit songs in films like Howrah Bridge (1958), Chalti ka Naam Ghadi (1958) and Lajwanti (1958). Asha got involved with O.P. Nayyar and thereafter she remained his premier singer till their break-up in the 1970s.
The 1960s saw Asha at her best as she belted out her best songs particularly under O.P. Nayyar's baton - Aankhon se Jo Utri hai Dil Mein from Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon(1964), Jayiye Aap Kahaan Jayenge from Mere Sanam (1965) and Woh Haseen Dard De Do from Humsaaya (1968) to name but a few.
The 1970s also brought her close with R.D. Burman who gave her a new hip and happening sound altogether. Piya Tu Ab To Aajaa (Caravan (1971)), Dum Maro Dum (Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)), offered fresh and stimulating challenges to her voice. Jaane Jaa from Jawaani Diwaani (1972) had her switching from the higher scales to the absolute lower ones within the song with ease!
1980’s brought a lucky and prosperous year for Asha as she rocked the show with evergreen ghazals like Dil Cheez Kya Hai, In Aankhon ki Masti, Yeh Kaisi Jagah hai Doston, Justaju Jiski Ki (Umrao Jaan,1981) , a few of the finest singing.Ijaazat (1987) saw her in top form winning a National Award for Mera Kuch Samaan, a most difficult song to sing as the lyrics were more in prose form rather than standard rhythmic verse.
Asha Bhosle has since sung in virtually every Indian language, in Russian and Malay, has sung Rabindra Sangeet (the songs of Bengali poet Tagore), has sung with the bhangra groupAlaap , the Indian rap act Baba Sehgal and Boy George, the former lead vocalist of the British pop group Cassette compilations and recyclings of her work are numerous.
In the 1990s Asha has even further widened her horizon by succesfully coming out with albums in Indipop giving the albums a western touch and beating the Indian pop artists on their own turf. Though she has cut down on her singing now she still makes an Urmila Matonder or Aishwarya Rai sizzle in Rangeela (1994) or Taal (1999).
Today her vocals are in better, more supple, sensuous and inviting shape then ever before. If we listen to her singing R.D. Burman’s Teri meri yaari badi purani, right before going on to Sandeep Chowta’s Kambakht ishq, we notice no perceptible difference in the rendition of the two tracks, even though they are separated by 30 years.
When R.D. Burman arrived, Asha married him. The great composer gave his wife some unforgettable numbers including Chura liya hai tumnein and Mera samaan lauta do. How can one forget Asha in Teesri Manzil and Yaadon Ki Baarat? In Umrao Jaan, Asha sang for Rekha playing a courtesan and created some evergreen numbers.
Her favourite singers include her father Master Dinanath Mangeshkar ,sister Lata Mangeshkar , Mohammad Rafi , Manna Dey , Kishore Kumar,Mukeshji, Hemant Da, Noorjehan,Mehdi Hasan and Gulam Ali.
Awards And Honors:
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Award - 1968 Garibon Ki Suno - Dus Lakh
Filmfare Award - 1969 Parde Mein Rehne Do - Shikar
Filmfare Award - 1972 Piya Tu Ab To Aa Jaa - Caravan
Filmfare Award - 1973 Dam Maaro Dam - Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Filmfare Award - 1974 Hone Lagi Hai Raat - Naina
Filmfare Award - 1975 Chain se hum ko kabhi - Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye
Filmfare Award - 1978 Yeh mera dil yaar ka deewana - Don
Filmfare Award - 1996 (Special Award) Rangeela re , Tanha tanha yahan pe jeena - Rangeela
National Award - 1981 Umrao Jaan
National Award - 1986 Ijaazat Mera Kuchh Samaan - Ijazzat
Other Awards:
Dada Saheb Phalke Award
Nightingale of Asia Award - 1987
Lata Mangeshkar Award By Govt.of Madhya Pradesh - 1989
Screen Video Cone Award Janam Samjha Karo - 1997
MTV Award Janam Samjha Ka\o - 1997
Best Of Asha Bhosle:
Song Movie
Kaali ghata chhaaye mora Sujata
Nigahe Milane Ko Jee Chahata Hai Dil Hi To Hai
Aage bhi jaane na tu Waqt
Zumka Gira Re Bareli Ke Bazar Main Mera Saaya
Raat Akeli Hai jewel thief
Parade Main Rehane Do Shikaar
O Mere Sona Re Sona Teesri Manzil
Dum Maro Dum Hare Ram Hare Krishna
Koi Shahari Babu Loafer
Yeh Kya Jagah Hai Doston Umrao Jan
Kambakht Ishq Pyar Tune kya Kiya
HER SONGS IN RAJESH KHANNA'S MOVIES :
1) Aurat - 1967
2) Baharon Ke Sapne - 1967
3) Doli - 1969
4) Sachcha Jhutha - 1970
Kishore Kumar
Birthplace: Khandwa
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Kishore Kumar's was the second golden male voice that the film industry produced. , the first being that of Kundan Lal Sehgal. Besides being a singer, Kishore was a talented actor and comedian who stood out for his performances. He made his mark as an accomplished film and music director.
The traditional concept of a comedian has always been one of lowly stature, that of a sidekick. It was Kishore Kumar who successfully became Hindi cinema's comic hero whose popularity relied primarily on his comic talents. Add to that his phenomenal acting talent and amazing singing voice and you have a performer who bordered on the genius. And like most geniuses he was notoriously eccentric!
He was born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly in Khandwa. As a child, he had been mischievous and loved playing pranks on everyone around him. His penchant for effortless comedy perhaps, came from his early days of pranks and mimicry. And there were directors like Kalidas (Half Ticket) and Satyen Bose (Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi) and actor-director Keshto Mukherjee (co-star in Padosan) who realised this potential and cashed in on his unusual brand of humour with stupendous success.
At the age of 18, he came to Bombay where elder brother Ashok Kumar was a major star. He got his first opportunity as a singer in Bombay Talkies Ziddi (1948) where he sang the song Marne ki Duayen Kyon Mangu for Dev Anand. Being an ardent admirer of K.L. Saigal, the song was sung in the style of the legend. But in spite of Ziddi's success, Kishore found few offers forthcoming and did the odd singing assignment with bit roles making a rather tepid acting debut as hero in the forgettable Andolen (1951). At the age of 18, he came to Bombay where elder brother Ashok Kumar was a major star. He got his first opportunity as a singer in Bombay Talkies Ziddi (1948) where he sang the song Marne ki Duayen Kyon Mangu for Dev Anand. Being an ardent admirer of K.L. Saigal, the song was sung in the style of the legend. But in spite of Ziddi's success, Kishore found few offers forthcoming and did the odd singing assignment with bit roles making a rather tepid acting debut as hero in the forgettable Andolen (1951). After his marriage to Ruma Devi resulted in a split in the family, Kishore approached S.D. Burman who had given him an opportunity in Pyar (1950) where interestingly he had sung for Raj Kapoor. Burmanda gave him the song Qusoor Aapka in Bahar (1951) which became a hit. As he got more singing assignments, he also began being offered leading roles in films. Kishore was initially taken quite lightly as a singer and was given mainly lighter songs by Burmanda and other music directors. But with the soulful Dukhi Man Mere from Funtoosh (1956), Kishore was now taken seriously as a singer. Though he was formally untrained, he assimilated jazz-scat fragmented musical notes into a rhythmic sequence and once its beat was established, departed from the pattern and combined notes and words/ syllables into new kinds of musical harmony.
Kishore reached his peak as an actor with the zany comedy Chalti ka Naam Gaadi (1958) which starred all the three Ganguly brothers and Madhubala. Kishore and Madhubala matched each other step for step in this comic caper with Burmanda composing such lighthearted ditties as Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab Ka and Paanch Rupaiya Barah Anna. After Kishore's marriage to Ruma Devi disintegrated, he married Madhubala. The two starred in Jhumroo (1961), which Kishore produced and directed. He also composed the music of the film. The riotous Half Ticket (1962) with the two of them saw Kishore at his madcap best impersonating a 12 year old!
For all his eccentricity, Kishore married some of the most beautiful women in India. First Ruma Guha-Thakurta (the mother of his singer son Amit Kumar), then the beautiful Madhubala (whom he literally nursed for years till her death), Yogita Bali (niece of the great Geeta Bali) and finally Leena Chandavarkar. There are any number of Kishore Kumar tales to be heard in Mumbai. The best is how when he was shooting for a Satyen Bose film in Mahableshwar, he was supposed to come out of a bungalow, get into a car and go past the gate. After a couple of retakes, Kishore got into the car and drove past straight to Bombay while the entire unit waited for him to return. Night fell, but there was no sign of the man. To make matters worse, the car belonged to the producer. He was a miser, screamed that the taxmen took away all his earnings. And considerable earnings they were too: he charged Rs 15,000 per song. He charged one rupee less than Lata Mangeshkar to show his respect for her and her seniority. And he talked of going back to Khandwa to become a farmer.
He shunned people, never smoke or drank and had no friends. Once when a lady gossip writer asked him who his friends were, he took her to his backyard and introduced her to half-a-dozen trees. There they are, he said, Janardhan, Raghunandan, Gangadhar, Jagannath, Budhuram and Jhatpatjhatpat-jhatpat! The lady wrote that he was mad.
Door Gagan ki Chaon Main (1964) further confirmed Kishore's acting talent as he scored heavily in a rather serious film. But the 60s also saw Kishore fall from grace as beset by tax problems he was reduced to doing B-films with the likes of Kum Kum. He had the odd singing assignment for Dev Anand in Guide (1965) and Jewel Thief (1967) but that was all. The turning point came with Aradhana (1969).Though Burmanda used Kishore as what he called his second service, his songs for Rajesh Khanna - Mere Sapnon ki Rani and Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera proved super duper hits ahead of the Mohd. Rafi songs for the same film. It was a second coming and there was no turning back. Kishore formed a solid hit pairing with Rajesh Khanna and in the early 70s the duo churned out hit after hit. He overtook all competition and was the undisputed number one male playback singer of Hindi films, his voice pulsing with verve and exuberance.
As his fame grew so did stories of his eccentricities. He put up a board outside his house saying 'THIS IS A LUNATIC ASYLUM.' He reportedly spoke to his trees in his backyard addressing eachMby a special name. He zipped through a marriage with Yogita Bali which lasted just about a month and then married his fourth wife Leena Chandavarkar who was two years older than his son, Amit!
Kishore remained at the top till the very end succumbing to a major heart attack in 1987. The singer left for Mumbai when he was 18 years old but never failed to tell people that he hailed from Khandwa. But his wish to spend the twilight of his life here was never fulfilled. He succumbed to a heart attack in Mumbai on October 13, 1987. His body was subsequently brought to Khandwa. It was placed in the room where he was born.
Awards And Honors :
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Award - 1985 Saagar kinare - Saagar
Filmfare Award - 1984 Manzilen apni jageh - Sharabi
Filmfare Award - 1983 Agar Tum Na Hote - Agar Tum Na Hote
Filmfare Award - 1982 Pag Ghungroo - Namak Halal
Filmfare Award - 1980 Hazar rahen - Thodisi Bewafayi
Filmfare Award - 1978 Khaaike Paan Banaaras Wala - Don
Filmfare Award - 1975 Dil ayesa kisi ne mera toda - Amanush
Filmfare Award - 1969 Roop tera mastana - Aradhana
Best Of Kishore Kumar:
Song Movie
Nahin Nahin Abhi Nahin Jawani Deewani
Aane wala pal jane wala hai Gol Maal
Mere Saamne Waali Khidki Mein Padosan
Chingari koi bhadke Amar Prem
Raat Kali Ek Khwaab Mein Aayi Budda Mil Gayaa
Dekha Ek Khwaab Silsila
Aa Chal Ke Tujhe, Maein Leke Chalun Door Gagan Ki Chaaon Mein
Humain tumse pyaar kitna Kudrat
Yeh Jeevan Hai Piya Ka Ghar
Tere Mere Milan Ki Ye Raina Abhimaan
Zindagi Ka Safar Hai Ye Kaisa Safar Safar
Tum aa gaye ho noor aa gaya hai Aandhi
Sach Mere Yaar Hai, Bas Wohi Pyaar Hai Saagar
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Tum Rehti Ho Blackmail
HIS SONGS IN RAJESH KHANNA'S MOVIES :
1) Sachcha Jhutha - 1970
2) Khamoshi - 1970
3) Safar - 1970
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.
Kishore Kumar's was the second golden male voice that the film industry produced. , the first being that of Kundan Lal Sehgal. Besides being a singer, Kishore was a talented actor and comedian who stood out for his performances. He made his mark as an accomplished film and music director.
The traditional concept of a comedian has always been one of lowly stature, that of a sidekick. It was Kishore Kumar who successfully became Hindi cinema's comic hero whose popularity relied primarily on his comic talents. Add to that his phenomenal acting talent and amazing singing voice and you have a performer who bordered on the genius. And like most geniuses he was notoriously eccentric!
He was born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly in Khandwa. As a child, he had been mischievous and loved playing pranks on everyone around him. His penchant for effortless comedy perhaps, came from his early days of pranks and mimicry. And there were directors like Kalidas (Half Ticket) and Satyen Bose (Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi) and actor-director Keshto Mukherjee (co-star in Padosan) who realised this potential and cashed in on his unusual brand of humour with stupendous success.
At the age of 18, he came to Bombay where elder brother Ashok Kumar was a major star. He got his first opportunity as a singer in Bombay Talkies Ziddi (1948) where he sang the song Marne ki Duayen Kyon Mangu for Dev Anand. Being an ardent admirer of K.L. Saigal, the song was sung in the style of the legend. But in spite of Ziddi's success, Kishore found few offers forthcoming and did the odd singing assignment with bit roles making a rather tepid acting debut as hero in the forgettable Andolen (1951). At the age of 18, he came to Bombay where elder brother Ashok Kumar was a major star. He got his first opportunity as a singer in Bombay Talkies Ziddi (1948) where he sang the song Marne ki Duayen Kyon Mangu for Dev Anand. Being an ardent admirer of K.L. Saigal, the song was sung in the style of the legend. But in spite of Ziddi's success, Kishore found few offers forthcoming and did the odd singing assignment with bit roles making a rather tepid acting debut as hero in the forgettable Andolen (1951). After his marriage to Ruma Devi resulted in a split in the family, Kishore approached S.D. Burman who had given him an opportunity in Pyar (1950) where interestingly he had sung for Raj Kapoor. Burmanda gave him the song Qusoor Aapka in Bahar (1951) which became a hit. As he got more singing assignments, he also began being offered leading roles in films. Kishore was initially taken quite lightly as a singer and was given mainly lighter songs by Burmanda and other music directors. But with the soulful Dukhi Man Mere from Funtoosh (1956), Kishore was now taken seriously as a singer. Though he was formally untrained, he assimilated jazz-scat fragmented musical notes into a rhythmic sequence and once its beat was established, departed from the pattern and combined notes and words/ syllables into new kinds of musical harmony.
Kishore reached his peak as an actor with the zany comedy Chalti ka Naam Gaadi (1958) which starred all the three Ganguly brothers and Madhubala. Kishore and Madhubala matched each other step for step in this comic caper with Burmanda composing such lighthearted ditties as Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab Ka and Paanch Rupaiya Barah Anna. After Kishore's marriage to Ruma Devi disintegrated, he married Madhubala. The two starred in Jhumroo (1961), which Kishore produced and directed. He also composed the music of the film. The riotous Half Ticket (1962) with the two of them saw Kishore at his madcap best impersonating a 12 year old!
For all his eccentricity, Kishore married some of the most beautiful women in India. First Ruma Guha-Thakurta (the mother of his singer son Amit Kumar), then the beautiful Madhubala (whom he literally nursed for years till her death), Yogita Bali (niece of the great Geeta Bali) and finally Leena Chandavarkar. There are any number of Kishore Kumar tales to be heard in Mumbai. The best is how when he was shooting for a Satyen Bose film in Mahableshwar, he was supposed to come out of a bungalow, get into a car and go past the gate. After a couple of retakes, Kishore got into the car and drove past straight to Bombay while the entire unit waited for him to return. Night fell, but there was no sign of the man. To make matters worse, the car belonged to the producer. He was a miser, screamed that the taxmen took away all his earnings. And considerable earnings they were too: he charged Rs 15,000 per song. He charged one rupee less than Lata Mangeshkar to show his respect for her and her seniority. And he talked of going back to Khandwa to become a farmer.
He shunned people, never smoke or drank and had no friends. Once when a lady gossip writer asked him who his friends were, he took her to his backyard and introduced her to half-a-dozen trees. There they are, he said, Janardhan, Raghunandan, Gangadhar, Jagannath, Budhuram and Jhatpatjhatpat-jhatpat! The lady wrote that he was mad.
Door Gagan ki Chaon Main (1964) further confirmed Kishore's acting talent as he scored heavily in a rather serious film. But the 60s also saw Kishore fall from grace as beset by tax problems he was reduced to doing B-films with the likes of Kum Kum. He had the odd singing assignment for Dev Anand in Guide (1965) and Jewel Thief (1967) but that was all. The turning point came with Aradhana (1969).Though Burmanda used Kishore as what he called his second service, his songs for Rajesh Khanna - Mere Sapnon ki Rani and Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera proved super duper hits ahead of the Mohd. Rafi songs for the same film. It was a second coming and there was no turning back. Kishore formed a solid hit pairing with Rajesh Khanna and in the early 70s the duo churned out hit after hit. He overtook all competition and was the undisputed number one male playback singer of Hindi films, his voice pulsing with verve and exuberance.
As his fame grew so did stories of his eccentricities. He put up a board outside his house saying 'THIS IS A LUNATIC ASYLUM.' He reportedly spoke to his trees in his backyard addressing eachMby a special name. He zipped through a marriage with Yogita Bali which lasted just about a month and then married his fourth wife Leena Chandavarkar who was two years older than his son, Amit!
Kishore remained at the top till the very end succumbing to a major heart attack in 1987. The singer left for Mumbai when he was 18 years old but never failed to tell people that he hailed from Khandwa. But his wish to spend the twilight of his life here was never fulfilled. He succumbed to a heart attack in Mumbai on October 13, 1987. His body was subsequently brought to Khandwa. It was placed in the room where he was born.
Awards And Honors :
Award Song - Movie
Filmfare Award - 1985 Saagar kinare - Saagar
Filmfare Award - 1984 Manzilen apni jageh - Sharabi
Filmfare Award - 1983 Agar Tum Na Hote - Agar Tum Na Hote
Filmfare Award - 1982 Pag Ghungroo - Namak Halal
Filmfare Award - 1980 Hazar rahen - Thodisi Bewafayi
Filmfare Award - 1978 Khaaike Paan Banaaras Wala - Don
Filmfare Award - 1975 Dil ayesa kisi ne mera toda - Amanush
Filmfare Award - 1969 Roop tera mastana - Aradhana
Best Of Kishore Kumar:
Song Movie
Nahin Nahin Abhi Nahin Jawani Deewani
Aane wala pal jane wala hai Gol Maal
Mere Saamne Waali Khidki Mein Padosan
Chingari koi bhadke Amar Prem
Raat Kali Ek Khwaab Mein Aayi Budda Mil Gayaa
Dekha Ek Khwaab Silsila
Aa Chal Ke Tujhe, Maein Leke Chalun Door Gagan Ki Chaaon Mein
Humain tumse pyaar kitna Kudrat
Yeh Jeevan Hai Piya Ka Ghar
Tere Mere Milan Ki Ye Raina Abhimaan
Zindagi Ka Safar Hai Ye Kaisa Safar Safar
Tum aa gaye ho noor aa gaya hai Aandhi
Sach Mere Yaar Hai, Bas Wohi Pyaar Hai Saagar
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Tum Rehti Ho Blackmail
HIS SONGS IN RAJESH KHANNA'S MOVIES :
1) Sachcha Jhutha - 1970
2) Khamoshi - 1970
3) Safar - 1970
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