Vijay Patil (16 September 1942 – 22 May 2021) better known as Raamlaxman, was an Indian composer, pianist, musician and accordionist. Raamlaxman is most famous for his work with Rajshri Productions of Hindi films.[1] He composed music for their hit films like Pandu Havaldar (1975), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), Muskurahat (1992), Police Public (1990), 100 Days (1991). His first film was Agent Vinod (1977)[2] Raamlaxman has worked in almost 75 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri.[3]
Raamlaxman | |
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| Birth name | Vijay Patil |
| Also known as | Raam–Laxman |
| Born | 16 September 1942 |
| Died | 22 May 2021 (aged 78) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Film scores, dance, classical |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drums, piano, accordion |
| Years active | 1975–2021 |
Raamlaxman is the "Laxman" of duo composers "Raam-Laxman". In 1976, "Raam" (his partner Surendra) died immediately after signing the film Agent Vinod (1977). Laxman continued to retain Raam's name in Marathi as well as Hindi films. He died of heart attack on 22 May 2021, at the age of 78.[4][5]
Early life
editRaamlaxman started his own orchestra named as Amar - Vijay (Amar was his son's name). The famous comedian, Dada Kondke was impressed by him and approached him to compose the music for his Marathi comedy Pandu Havaldar.[6] Vijay, with his friend Raam, composed the music that went on to become a raging hit, and their alliance with Kondke did not break until the latter's death. Later, he did films with Manmohan Desai, Mahesh Bhatt, G.P.Sippy, Anil Ganguly and others. His favourite singers were Shailendra Singh and Usha Mangeshkar, while his favourite lyricist was Asad Bhopali.[6] His releases were mostly with Ravindra Rawal. Although he frequently collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar and produced some of the biggest hits in his career.
In 1981, Raamlaxman collaborated with Ravindra Rawal for movie Hum Se Badhkar Kaun. Song "Deva O Deva Ganpati Deva" got famous during that period. He has also given music for movies Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983), Woh Jo Hasina (1983), Deewana Tere Naam Ka (1987) and Aage Ki Soch (1988).
Career
editIn the year 1988, Raamlaxman got a major break with Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). His composition earned him filmfare award for Best Music Director. The film set the record at its time for the most Filmfare awards won by a single film with seven, from thirteen nominations. It was also the first film to win the three major awards in music category (Best Music Director, Male Playback Singer, Best Lyricist). The film also launched S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as voice of new actor Salman Khan from period 1989 to 1994.
Laxman scored a major hit once again with superhit film Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994). His collaboration with Sooraj Barjatya went on and he gave good hits in the film Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999).
Discography
edit| Year | Film | Notes | Sales | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Pandu Havaldar | Marathi film | ||
| 1977 | Ram Ram Gangaram | |||
| Agent Vinod | ||||
| 1979 | Taraana | |||
| Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin | ||||
| 1981 | Hum Se Badhkar Kaun | |||
| Jiyo To Aise Jiyo | ||||
| 1982 | Ustadi Ustad Se | |||
| Bezubaan | ||||
| Sun Sajna | ||||
| Tumhaare Bina | ||||
| 1983 | Woh Jo Hasina | |||
| Dard-E-Dil | ||||
| Gumnaam Hai Koi | ||||
| Hum Se Hai Zamana | ||||
| Sun Meri Laila | ||||
| Mujhe Vachan Do | ||||
| 1984 | Tere Mere Beech Mein | |||
| 1985 | Patthar | |||
| Yeh Kaisa Farz | ||||
| 1986 | Anadi Khiladi | |||
| Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein | ||||
| 1987 | Deewana Tere Naam Ka | |||
| Kaun Kitne Paani Mein | ||||
| 1988 | Aage Ki Soch | |||
| Vasna Ki Aag | ||||
| 1989 | Paap Ki Sazaa | |||
| Khol De Meri Zuban | ||||
| Maine Pyar Kiya | 10,000,000 | [7] | ||
| 1990 | Police Public | |||
| Palva Palvi | Marathi film | |||
| 1991 | Patthar Ke Phool | 2,500,000 | [8] | |
| 100 Days | 1,800,000 | |||
| Baharon Ki Manzil | ||||
| 1992 | 101 Days | |||
| I Love You | ||||
| Mehboob Mere Mehboob | ||||
| Phoolwati | ||||
| Saatwan Aasmaan | ||||
| Muskurahat | ||||
| 1993 | Dil Ki Baazi | |||
| Anmol | ||||
| Antim Nyay | ||||
| Pyar Ka Tarana | ||||
| When Love Calls | ||||
| 1994 | Prem Shakti | |||
| Karan | ||||
| Pathreela Raasta | ||||
| Fauj | ||||
| Kanoon | ||||
| Jazbaat | ||||
| Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! | 12,000,000 | [9] | ||
| 1995 | Vartmaan | |||
| 1996 | Nirbhay | |||
| Megha | ||||
| 1997 | Lav Kush | |||
| 1999 | Dulhan Banoo Main Teri | |||
| Hum Saath Saath Hain | 1,800,000 | [8] | ||
| Manchala | ||||
| 2000 | Le Chal Apne Sang | |||
| 2002 | Hum Pyaar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe | |||
| Inth Ka Jawab Patthar | ||||
| 2003 | Aissa Kyon | |||
| 2016 | Brahmaand Nayak Saibaba | |||
| Total sales | 28,100,000 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Music director Raamlaxman, of 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' fame, dies at 78". The Hindu. PTI. 22 May 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Composer Laxman of the Raam-Laxman duo passes away in Nagpur". The Times of India. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ PTI (22 May 2021). "Music director Raamlaxman, of 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' fame, dies at 78". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "'Maine Pyar Kiya' Music Composer Vijay Patil Dies Of Heart Attack". ABP News. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Hum Aapke Hain Koun music director Raam Laxman passes away, says Lata Mangeshkar". The Indian Express. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Raamlaxan, music director's Brief Biography". Planet Radio City. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.[unreliable source?]
- ^ "Audio tape producers ride crest of Bollywoods music boom, composers become stars". India Today. 30 November 1993.
- ^ a b "Music Hits 1990-1999 (Figures in Units)". Box Office India. 2 January 2010. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010.
- ^ Morcom, Anna (2017). Hindi Film Songs and the Cinema. Routledge. p. 198. ISBN 9781351563741.
External links
edit- Raamlaxman at IMDb