Husnlal Bhagatram
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Husnlal Bhagatram are considered to be the first pair of music directors in Indian Film Industry, way back in 1944. It is said that the concept of music directors duo started with them. They served the bollywood
in the era of Naushad
, Anil Biswas
and C. Ramachandra. They trained famous music director Shankar of Shankar Jaikishan
.
In 1944, the duo got their first break in the film Chand. The song, 'Do Dilon Ko Yeh Duniya' sung by Manju, was their very first hit. Husnlal - Bhagatram popularised Punjabi folk music, and featured its lilt and rhythm in their music compositions. In the late 1940s, they became the most celebrated composers with the success of films like Pyar Ki Jeet and Badi Bahen.
Their song, 'Ek Dil Ke Tukde Hazaar Huye' (Pyar Ki Jeet) sung by Mohammed Rafi brought in a new era of sad songs. They took a lot of pains to make sure this song was an instant hit. They also composed the famous song "Suno Suno Ai Duniya Walo, Bapu Ki Yeh Amar Kahani", sung by Rafi.
They worked with highly acclaimed lyricists like Shewan Rizvi, Aarzu Lucknavi, Brajendra Gaud, Kaif Irfani, Sarshar Sailani, Nakshab Jarachavi, Qamar Jalalabadi, Asad Bhopali, Rajendar Krishan and Mulk Raj Bhakri. Besides Rafi, Husnlal - Bhagatram worked with famous playback singers like Ameerbai Karnataki, Suraiyya, Shamshad Begum, Zohrabai Ambala, Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt, Suman Kalyanpur, and Kishore Kumar.
The duo parted ways by the late sixties. Husnlal left for Delhi and Bhagatram stayed on in Bombay. Today, Husnlal's family resides in Delhi, and Bhagatram's younger son Ashok Sharma is a noted sitar player with Doordarshan.
The duo was born in Village Kahma, District Jalandhar, Punjab.
Songs:
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
in the era of Naushad
Naushad
Naushad Ali was an Indian musician. He was one of the foremost music directors for Bollywood films, and is particularly known for popularizing the use of classical music in films.His first film as an independent music director was Prem Nagar in 1940...
, Anil Biswas
Anil Biswas
Anil Biswas was an Indian politician. He was the secretary of the West Bengal State Committee of Communist Party of India and member of the party's Polit Bureau beginning in 1998. He was the editor of Marxbadi Path the theoretical quarterly in Bengal...
and C. Ramachandra. They trained famous music director Shankar of Shankar Jaikishan
Shankar Jaikishan
Shankar Jaikishan , also known as S/J, is an Indian music composer duo in the Hindi film industry, working together from 1949–1971....
.
Background
Husnlal & Bhagatram were the first Hindi film music directors to work as a duo. Bhagatram was an ace harmonium player and Husnlal was an accomplished violinist and a good classical singer. They were younger brothers of the famous composer of the 40's, Pandit Amarnath, and both worked as his assistants.In 1944, the duo got their first break in the film Chand. The song, 'Do Dilon Ko Yeh Duniya' sung by Manju, was their very first hit. Husnlal - Bhagatram popularised Punjabi folk music, and featured its lilt and rhythm in their music compositions. In the late 1940s, they became the most celebrated composers with the success of films like Pyar Ki Jeet and Badi Bahen.
Their song, 'Ek Dil Ke Tukde Hazaar Huye' (Pyar Ki Jeet) sung by Mohammed Rafi brought in a new era of sad songs. They took a lot of pains to make sure this song was an instant hit. They also composed the famous song "Suno Suno Ai Duniya Walo, Bapu Ki Yeh Amar Kahani", sung by Rafi.
They worked with highly acclaimed lyricists like Shewan Rizvi, Aarzu Lucknavi, Brajendra Gaud, Kaif Irfani, Sarshar Sailani, Nakshab Jarachavi, Qamar Jalalabadi, Asad Bhopali, Rajendar Krishan and Mulk Raj Bhakri. Besides Rafi, Husnlal - Bhagatram worked with famous playback singers like Ameerbai Karnataki, Suraiyya, Shamshad Begum, Zohrabai Ambala, Lata Mangeshkar, Geeta Dutt, Suman Kalyanpur, and Kishore Kumar.
The duo parted ways by the late sixties. Husnlal left for Delhi and Bhagatram stayed on in Bombay. Today, Husnlal's family resides in Delhi, and Bhagatram's younger son Ashok Sharma is a noted sitar player with Doordarshan.
The duo was born in Village Kahma, District Jalandhar, Punjab.
Career
Husnlal & Bhagatram became the first music director who worked as a pair. They got their first break in the film 'Chand' in 1944. They gave their first hit with 'Do dilon ko yeh duniya milne bhi nahin deti..' sung by Manju.Filmography
Films to their credits include:- Chand (in 1944, their first movie as a pair)
- Meean Bazaar
- Afsana
- Aansoo
- Amar Kahani
- Apsara
- Badi Behan
- Balam
- Farmaaish
- Nargis
- Trolly Driver
- Gauna
- Aaj Ki Raat
- Adl-E-Jahangir
- Bansaria
- Sher Afghan
- Pyaar Ki Manzil
- Kafila
- Jal Tarang
- Aadhi Raat
- Rakhi
- Mr. Chakram
- Naach
- Chhoti Bhabhi
- Sawan Bhado
Songs:
- Aa Aankhon Mein Aa
- Aaj Bahaaron Ne Masti Ke
- Aankhon Mein Aansu Hothon Pe Fariyaad Le Chale
- Ab To Aa Jaao
- Kya Bataayen Ki Muhabbat Ki Kahaani Kya Hai
- Kya Jaane Amiri Jo Gareebi Ka Maza Hai
- Kya Kahoon Sakhi Aaj Main
- Kya Sukh Paaya Tune Mera Dil Todake
- Kyon Dil Mein Mere Base Ho
- Kyon Jhooki Jaati Hain Nazaren
- Likhanewaale Ne Likh Di
- Lo Jawaani Ka Zamaana Aa Gaya
- Lut Gaye Ho Pyaar Mein Tere Lut Gaye
- Lut Gayi Hai Kisiki Jawaani
- Maahi Ho Maahi Ho Dupatta Mera De De
- Maangi Muhabbat Paayi Judaai
- Yeh Teri Kahaani Hai Aur Meri Jawaani Hai
- Yeh To Chala Mere Khuda Lut Gaya Mera Pyaar Kyon
- Zara Tumne Dekha To Pyaar Aa Gaya