Basic Information
- Full Name: Ravindra Jain
- Date of Birth: February 28, 1944
- Place of Birth: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Died: October 9, 2015 (aged 71), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Music Director, Composer, Lyricist, Playback Singer
- Genres: Indian Classical, Bhajans, Film Score, Playback Singing
- Years Active: 1971–2015
Early Life & Education
Ravindra Jain was born into a middle-class Jain family in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. He was blind from birth, but his parents, Pt. Indramani Jain and Kiran Jain, encouraged him to pursue music. He received his early musical training from Pandit G.L. Jain and other classical musicians.
Despite his visual impairment, he had an extraordinary memory and a deep understanding of music, which helped him compose timeless melodies throughout his career.
Musical Career
Early Struggles & Breakthrough
Ravindra Jain moved to Mumbai in the early 1970s to try his luck in Bollywood. After struggling initially, he got his first break as a composer in “Saudagar” (1973), where his music received critical appreciation. His melodious compositions and meaningful lyrics set him apart from other music directors of his time.
Major Bollywood Film Compositions
Ravindra Jain became widely popular for his melodious tunes, especially in the 1970s and 1980s. Some of his most iconic works include:
1970s
- Geet Gaata Chal (1975) – Songs like “Geet Gaata Chal”, “Shyam Teri Bansi”, and “Tera Mera Saath Rahe” were massive hits.
- Chitchor (1976) – Featuring the evergreen tracks “Gori Tera Gaon”, “Jab Deep Jale Aana”, and “Aaj Se Pehle Aaj Se Zyada”.
- Tapasya (1976) – Songs like “Do Panchhi Do Tinke” became memorable.
- Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978) – The title song “Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se” remains one of the most romantic melodies in Bollywood.
- Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978) – Songs like “Thande Thande Paani Se” gained immense popularity.
1980s
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) – The songs “Sun Sahiba Sun”, “Tujhe Bulaye Yeh Meri Baahen”, and “Ek Radha Ek Meera” became superhits.
- Henna (1991) – Although released later, the songs were composed earlier and included the hit “Main Hoon Khushrang Henna”.
Apart from Bollywood, he also composed music for regional films in Hindi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, and other languages.
Contributions to Indian Television
Ravindra Jain played a crucial role in bringing devotional music to Indian television. He composed the music for Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan (1987), which featured the iconic bhajans “Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari” and “Kaun Hai Jo Bhakt Nahi”. He also worked on Shri Krishna (1993), making him a favorite among devotees.
Notable Singing Career
Apart from composing, Ravindra Jain was also a talented singer. Some of his notable self-sung songs include:
- “Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se” (Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se, 1978)
- “Jai Jai Ram Krishna Hari” (Ramayan, 1987)
- “Geet Gaata Chal” (Geet Gaata Chal, 1975)
Awards & Recognition
Ravindra Jain received numerous accolades for his contributions to Indian music, including:
- Filmfare Best Music Director Award (1985) for Ram Teri Ganga Maili.
- Padma Shri (2015) – One of India’s highest civilian honors, awarded posthumously.
- Lata Mangeshkar Award for his contribution to film music.
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his excellence in music composition.
Personal Life
Ravindra Jain was married to Divya Jain, who was a pillar of support in his life. Despite being visually impaired, he overcame all obstacles through determination, faith, and immense talent.
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