Ghulam Mohammed
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Ghulam Mohammed was an Indian film score composer, who is most remembered for his work in Hindi
musical hits films like, Mirza Ghalib
(1954), Shama (1961) and Pakeezah
(1972).
He received National Film Award for Best Music Direction
for his film Mirza Ghalib
(1954). His last film, Pakeezah was held up for many years, and was released after his death.
, into a family of musicians. His father, Nabi Baksh, was an accomplished tabla player.
He started his career as a child actor at age six with the Punjab-based New Albert Theatrical Company, he soon became popular and eventually became the Dance-Director of the company.
In 1924, he came to Bombay, where after a struggle of eight years, in 1932 he got the chance of playing tabla in Saroj Movietone's Productions' "Raja Bharthari".
In music composition, he first became an assistant, to noted music director, Naushad
in Kargar Productions, and worked with him and Anil Biswas
, for over 12 years, before giving music independently, in the film 'Tiger Queen' (1947). He went on to give music in many memorable films and even won the 1955 National Film Award for Best Music Direction
for his film Mirza Ghalib (1954). His score for Pakeezah is still considered one of the all time great music scores in Indian Cinema.
He died on 17 March 1968, much before his magnum opus, Pakeezah
was released.
In 1997, he was honoured, in the 'Keep Alive' music show series in Mumbai, that honours all-time film music composers of India.
An extensive audio - visual programme on Ghulam Mohammed was presented by Mumbai based music troupe MUSICOLOR in 2010 where music lovers cherished the composers gems.
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
musical hits films like, Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib (film)
Mirza Ghalib is a Hindi / Urdu film, directed by Sohrab Modi. Based on the life of well known poet Mirza Ghalib, the film was acclaimed upon release. It stars Bharat Bhushan as Ghalib and Suraiya as his courtesan lover. The film won the Golden Lotus Award for National Film Award for Best Film in...
(1954), Shama (1961) and Pakeezah
Pakeezah
Pakeezah is a 1972 Indian film. It was directed by Kamal Amrohi who was known for his perfectionism. The music is by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad...
(1972).
He received National Film Award for Best Music Direction
National Film Award for Best Music Direction
The National Film Award for Best Music Direction are given annually. In years 1994, 1995 and 2010, an award for Best Background Score was instituted by the Jury, which was won by Johnson and by Ilaiyaraaja . Ilaiyaraaja and A. R...
for his film Mirza Ghalib
Mirza Ghalib (film)
Mirza Ghalib is a Hindi / Urdu film, directed by Sohrab Modi. Based on the life of well known poet Mirza Ghalib, the film was acclaimed upon release. It stars Bharat Bhushan as Ghalib and Suraiya as his courtesan lover. The film won the Golden Lotus Award for National Film Award for Best Film in...
(1954). His last film, Pakeezah was held up for many years, and was released after his death.
Biography
Ghulam Mohammed was born in Bikaner, RajasthanRajasthan
Rājasthān the land of Rajasthanis, , is the largest state of the Republic of India by area. It is located in the northwest of India. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert , which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with...
, into a family of musicians. His father, Nabi Baksh, was an accomplished tabla player.
He started his career as a child actor at age six with the Punjab-based New Albert Theatrical Company, he soon became popular and eventually became the Dance-Director of the company.
In 1924, he came to Bombay, where after a struggle of eight years, in 1932 he got the chance of playing tabla in Saroj Movietone's Productions' "Raja Bharthari".
In music composition, he first became an assistant, to noted music director, 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...
in Kargar Productions, and worked with him and Anil Biswas
Anil Biswas (composer)
Anil Biswas was a famous Indian film music composer from 1935 to 1965, who apart from being one of pioneers of playback singing, is also credited for the first Indian orchestra of twelve pieces and introducing orchestral music and full-blooded choral effects, into Indian cinema...
, for over 12 years, before giving music independently, in the film 'Tiger Queen' (1947). He went on to give music in many memorable films and even won the 1955 National Film Award for Best Music Direction
National Film Award for Best Music Direction
The National Film Award for Best Music Direction are given annually. In years 1994, 1995 and 2010, an award for Best Background Score was instituted by the Jury, which was won by Johnson and by Ilaiyaraaja . Ilaiyaraaja and A. R...
for his film Mirza Ghalib (1954). His score for Pakeezah is still considered one of the all time great music scores in Indian Cinema.
He died on 17 March 1968, much before his magnum opus, Pakeezah
Pakeezah
Pakeezah is a 1972 Indian film. It was directed by Kamal Amrohi who was known for his perfectionism. The music is by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad...
was released.
In 1997, he was honoured, in the 'Keep Alive' music show series in Mumbai, that honours all-time film music composers of India.
An extensive audio - visual programme on Ghulam Mohammed was presented by Mumbai based music troupe MUSICOLOR in 2010 where music lovers cherished the composers gems.
Filmography
- Baanke Sipahi
- Mera Khwab
- Doli
- Tiger Queen
- Grihasthi
- Kaajal
- Pagdi
- Parayee Aag
- Dil Ki Basti
- Paaras
- Shaayar
- Rasheed Dulhan
- Hanste Aansoo
- Maang
- Pardes
- Bikhre Moti
- Naazneen
- Ajeeb Ladki
- Ambar
- Sheesha
- Dil-e-Naadan
- Gauhar
- Hazaar Raaten
- Laila Majnu
- Rail Ka Dibba
- Guzaara
- Mirza Ghalib (film)|Mirza Ghalib]]
- Hoor-e-Arab
- Kundan
- Sitara
- Pak Daaman
- Maalik
- Do Gunde
- Shama
- PakeezahPakeezahPakeezah is a 1972 Indian film. It was directed by Kamal Amrohi who was known for his perfectionism. The music is by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad...