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Anu Malik | |
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![]() Indian Composer Anu Malik |
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Background information | |
Born | 2 November 1960 |
Origin | India |
Occupations | Music Director, Singer |
Years active | 1981–present |
Anu Malik (Hindi: अनु मलिक) (born 2 November 1960), born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is a music director in the Hindi film industry. Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in the year 1977. In the 90's Anu had hits like 'Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee', 'Baazigar' and 'Jaanam'.
The beginning of the millennium saw him winning the National Award for his music for J.P. Dutta's 'Refugee', and also the Filmfare Special Jury Award for his outstanding music in the film. He has also won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award for 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Baazigar'. He was nominated 14 times for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
Anu Malik has been judging the television phenomenon 'Indian Idol' for the last three seasons and continues to be a member of the jury for the fourth season as well. He has also rendered many of his own compositions like Garam Chaye Ki Pyali, Gori Gori and the recent Meri Jane Jigar.
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The son of veteran composer Sardar Malik, brother of Abu Malik and Daboo Malik, Anu Malik learnt music from Pandit Ram Prasad Sharma (Babaji)[citation needed]. He made his debut in Hunterwali in 1977. He composed for various famous films like Sohni Mahiwal, Mard, Ganga Jamuna Saraswathi and Jeete Hain Shaan Se got recognition for them, but still throughout the 1980s he could not get much of the work as there were so many established music directors like R.D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Kalyanji-Anandji and Bappi Lahiri. One of the only producers that always returned to him were FC Mehra's Eagle Films. Other early films were:
He also has a Hindi poetry school in Karol Bagh, New Delhi
Anu Malik shot to fame in the 1990s with Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee in 1992, Baazigar, Jaanam, Sir, Tehelka, Chamatkar, Maa and the next step was the Filmfare award for Baazigar beating Laxmikant-Pyarelal for Khalnayak in 1994. In 2001, he composed music for movies like Aks, Fiza, Filhaal and Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai.
His recent work includes Yamla Pagla Deewana and Kambakkht Ishq.
He is a versatile music director,[1][2] giving music to different kinds of films. He has created many hit tunes for the Indian music industry. In his great music career he never reused his songs' tuning manner as his every song is very different from each other on the basis of Instrument arrangement and Vocals' tuning format. His voice has been a bone of contention and his songs he has sung himself have floored people,literally :)
He is specially known for his incredible use of Tabla in some of his hit songs like Taal Pe Jab and Mere Humsafar from the movie Refugee, Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal of Main Hoon Na, Eli Re Eli of Yaadein and Baazigar O Baazigar of Baazigar. He has made music for Refugee, Josh, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Fiza, Yaadein, Aks, Asoka, Filhaal and Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai in just 2000 & 2001. The movie Baazigar received Filmfare award for best music direction.
Salient Music of Asoka
The music of Asoka has a rhythm and life of its own as it recreates a heady mix of powerful sensuousness. The high point of 'San Sanana' is the interesting use of the mridang. Sensuality casts its spell in 'Raat Ka Nasha' as immensely engaging track. 'Roshni Se' is a rich composition, which includes some awesome Buddhist chanting and the intriguing vocal chemistry between Abhijeet and Alka Yagnik. 'O Re Kanchi' captures the earthy feel of Oriya music, in addition to some funky drumbeats and enthusiastic vocals. 'Aa Tayar Hoja' proves to be a fast-paced, upbeat track that promises to grow on you after a couple of hearings.
Anu's association with Alisha Chinai has also been very successful, delivering major hits such as Sexy Sexy; Ruk Ruk Ruk from Vijaypath; and the recent songs from No Entry. For some time, they did not work with each other, following Alisha's claim that Anu Malik had sexually assaulted her.
His collaborations with J.P. Dutta, famous film director and producer, has also provided India with major hits. These include Border in 1997, Refugee in 2000, LOC Kargil in 2003 and Umrao Jaan in 2006.
Malik has worked with several playback singers including Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Anuradha Paudwal, Shaan, Abhijeet, Sonu Nigam, K.K., Sunidhi Chauhan and many more.
Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik rendered their voice in most of the Hits composed by Anu Malik. After the come-back in 1990s with hits like Sir, Phool Aur Angaar, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee and Vijaypath, he used to prefer Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik above any other singer. Baazigar, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Imtihaan, Chamatkar, Gambler, Akele Hum Akele Tum are some of the examples, then in 1998 Anu Malik blasted with Duplicate, Kareeb, Soldier, Aarzoo and finally Ishq Vishk (2003) are some of the successful results of collaboration between Anu Malik, Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.
He also collaborated with singer Sonu Nigam. He gave the singer a big break with the song Ke Ghar Kab Aaoge in the film Border in 1997, which put the singer in the limelight and earned him several award nominations. Their collaboration has continued since, with Anu Malik providing Sonu Nigam with a variety of songs, including hits like Main Hoon Na and Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal in the film Main Hoon Na, which earned the singer several awards again. They have worked together in several films, including Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Border, Fiza, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Jaan-E-Mann, LOC: Kargil, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and "Refugee".
In 2006 movie Umrao Jaan, Anu Malik launched his daughter Anmol Malik as a singer in the song Bitiya Na Kijo.[3]
Anu Malik remained one of the judges on the TV show throughout each season till it ended. In the first two seasons, he was accompanied by Sonu Nigam and Farah Khan, and in the third by Alisha Chinai, Udit Narayan and Javed Akhtar. He was also a judge in the first Asian Idol held in Indonesia, representing Indian Idol. He also appeared on Indian Idol 4 with Sonali Bendre, Kailash Kher & Javed Akhtar. After that he appeared as a judge with Sunidhi Chauhan and Salim Merchant in Indian Idol 5
Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega is a variety entertainment reality show that airs on Sony Entertainment Television (India) on weekdays. It premiered on 25 May 2009 along with a couple of other new shows, as part of a major revamp by Sony TV. The first season of the show was hosted by Mona Singh and Vishal Malhotra, and Farah Khan and Anu Malik were the judges. All the episodes were shot in Sony TV's Mumbai studio.
Anu Malik was the only judge from India on Asian Idol, who represented Indian Idol winner Abhijeet Sawant, along with other judges Indra Lesmana, Paul Moss, Pilita Corrales, Ken Lim and Siu Black.
Although he is not a mainstream singer, Anu Malik also does playback singing for his compositions. Written off as a singer in his early days ("Julie Julie," for instance), he continues to sing his own compositions, with songs like "Ek Garam Chaye ki Pyali" from the movie Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, "Gori Gori" in Main Hoon Na or the recent "Meri Jane Jigar" in the film Deewane Huye Paagal. One of his most famous renditions, however, remain "Oonchi hai building" and " East or West India is the best " from the movie Judwaa and rap part of "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen" of Baazigar.
While he sings entire songs for some movies, especially those starring Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar and even Shahid Kapoor (in Deewane Huye Paagal he sang almost every song), very often one can hear him in the chorus, like in "Mehbooba Mehbooba" in the film Ajnabee, "Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal" for the film Main Hoon Na, etc.
He is also known for his singing for his private albums like Dekho barish ho rahi hai, Tera Chehra, Dhua dhua and an English album, Eyes.
His song "Chamma Chamma" from China Gate was used in the English movie Moulin Rouge, starring Nicole Kidman, and Chunari Chunari from Biwi No.1 was used in Monsoon Wedding.
After the death of R. D. Burman, Anu Malik completed his pending films like Gang, Ghatak, etc.
Anu Malik have won several awards during his music career including Three Filmfare Awards, One Star Screen Award, a Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director, National Film Award for Best Music Direction& Many Others.
Like most of other Bollywood composers Anu Malik has been indicted with charges of picking up music from various sources without giving credit to original composers.[5][6][7][8]
Song Name | Movie Name | Original Source |
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Need Churayi Meri | Ishq | Sending All My Love (Tolga) |
Neela Dupatta Peela Suit | Hameshaa | All I Wanna Say (Michael Jackson) |
Love Hua | Jaanam Samjha Karo | Angelo (Brotherhood Of Man) |
I Was Made For Loving You | Jaanam Samjha Karo | I Was Made For Loving You (Kiss) |
Dil Le Le Lena | Auzaar | Macarena (Los Del Rio) |
Dil Maka Dina | Dhaal | Macarena (Los Del Rio) |
Aisa Milan | Hameshaa | The Phantom Of The Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber) |
Jaane Mujhe Kya Hua | Baazi | Fur Elise (Beethoven) |
Tera Gussa | Kareeb | The Happy Birthday Song |
Tu Woh Tu Hai | Beqaabu | Theme from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly |
Paagalpan Chha Gaya | Jaanam | And I Love Her (Beatles) |
Teri Chaahat Ke Siva | Jaanam | El Condor Pasa (Simon & Garfunkel) |
Maari Gayi Pyaar Mein | Jaanam | I Am Sixteen and My Favorite Things (The Sound Of Music) |
Dole Dole Dil | Baazi | Come September (Theme) |
Raja ko Rani se Pyar ho gaya | Akele Hum Akele Tum | the Love theme - Godfather |
Aisa Zakhm Diya | Akele Hum Akele Tum | Sweet Child In Time (Deep Purple) |
Dil Mera Churaaya Kyoon | Akele Hum Akele Tum | Last Christmas (Wham) |
Tu Waaqif Nahin | Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi | Fernando (ABBA) |
Sun Sun Sun Barsaat Ki Dhun | Sir | Listen To The Sound Of The Rain (Jose Feliciano) |
Ladna Jhagadna | Duplicate | Slip And Slide (Laura Allen) |
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Ghansham Aaj Holi Ka
Sang Hai Gopi Ganwar
Gaawat Gori Kamal
Sang Sang Naache
Dhin Kit Dhin Kit Dhinan
Baajat Mridang Taal
Sang Sang Ek Saath
Ek Radha Naache
Sar Ra Ra Bhar Rang Daal 2
Bheegi Chunari Yeh Laal
De Bhar Pichkari Daal
Shaam Nahi Aaye
Bhar Ra Ra Bhar Aayo Bhaag
Jaage Hai Sabke Bhaag
Sang Sang Ek Saath Ek Radha Naache 2
Aarr Ra Ra Mat Rang Daal 2
Bheegi Chunari Hamar 2
Arra Ra Ra Ra Raa 3
(Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
Rangon Mein Hai Pyar Ki Boli) 2
Ho Mere Pichhe Pichhe Pichhe Kyon Aaye
Mera Jiya Jiya Kyon Dhadkaaye
Jaa Re Jaa Dont Touch My Choli
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi 2
Hey Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi
Rangon Mein Hai Pyar Ki Boli
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi 2
Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
Neela Peela Laal Gulaal
Uspe Tere Gore Gaal
Kaali Kaali Aankhon Wali
Mast Mast Hai Teri Chaal
Hai Bahana Holi Ka
Paas Aana Chahe Tu
Chaand Se Mere Chehre Pe
Rang Lagana Chahe Tu
Ohhh Holi Hai Aani Jaani
Tere Dil Mein Hai Beimaani
Main Nahi Hu Itni Bholi
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi 2
Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi
Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi 2
Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
Tu Mili Jabse Mujhko
Holi Hi Kuchh Aur Lage
Teri Payal Ke Ghunghru
Meri Har Dhadkan Pe Baje
Yu Hi Baaton Baaton Mein
Dil Churana Jaane Tu
Maane Na Kehna Koi
Tu Kare Jo Thaane Tu
Ho Tujhpe Main Deewane Haari
Tere Pyar Ki Main Hu Deewani
Holi Mein Tere Sang Main Boli
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi 2
Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi
Rangon Mein Hai Pyar Ki Boli
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi
Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi
Rangon Mein Hai Pyar Ki Boli
Uff Yeh Holi Haai Yeh Holi
(Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
Rangon Mein Hai Pyar Ki Boli) 3