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ANIL BISWAS

Basic Information:

  • Full Name: Anil Krishna Biswas
  • Date of Birth: July 7, 1914
  • Place of Birth: Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India (now in Bangladesh)
  • Date of Death: May 31, 2003
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Occupation: Music Director, Composer, Playback Singer
  • Genres: Classical, Folk, Ghazal, Bollywood Film Music
  • Years Active: 1935–1965

Early Life & Musical Training

Anil Biswas was born in Barisal (now in Bangladesh) and was passionate about music from a young age. He was influenced by Bengali folk music and Hindustani classical traditions.

  • Trained in Indian classical music from childhood
  • Inspired by Rabindra Sangeet, Kirtans, and folk songs
  • Moved to Kolkata (Calcutta) in his early years, where he developed his musical skills

In his early years, he was involved in revolutionary political movements but later shifted completely to music.

Career in Bollywood (1935–1965)

Early Struggles (1935–1940)

Anil Biswas moved to Mumbai (then Bombay) in the early 1930s to pursue a career in film music.

  • Started as a singer and lyricist
  • Got his first major break as a music director in “Dharam Ki Devi” (1935)

His first big success came with “Jagirdar” (1937), which established him as a promising composer.

Rise to Fame (1940s – The Golden Era)

Anil Biswas became one of Bollywood’s leading music directors during the 1940s.

Notable Films & Songs:

  • Kismet (1943) – First superhit Bollywood soundtrack
    • “Door Hato Ae Duniya Walon” (Patriotic song during British rule)
    • “Papiha Re” – A melody loved by all
  • Roti (1942) – Known for its experimental music
    • “O Jaanewale” – A timeless classic
  • Jwar Bhata (1944) – Introduced Dilip Kumar in Bollywood
    • “Ae Chand Chhup Na Ja” – Beautiful melody
  • Pardesi (1957) – Indo-Soviet collaboration film
    • “Na Dir Dim” – A song influenced by Russian folk music

He was known for blending Indian classical with Western orchestration, making his compositions ahead of their time.

Unique Style & Innovations

🎵 First composer to introduce orchestra in Bollywood
🎵 Pioneered playback singing in India
🎵 Used Western instruments like piano, violin, and accordion in Indian music
🎵 Created rich melodies that blended classical ragas with folk music

His soft, flowing melodies and deep orchestration made him a trendsetter in Bollywood music.

Association with Legendary Singers & Lyricists

Anil Biswas worked with some of the greatest singers in Indian music history:

K.L. Saigal
Mukesh (his first major song “Dil Jalta Hai To Jalne De”)
Lata Mangeshkar
Geeta Dutt
Talat Mahmood (He was instrumental in shaping Talat’s career)

He also collaborated with legendary lyricists like:

  • Majrooh Sultanpuri
  • Sahir Ludhianvi
  • Shailendra

Later Years & Legacy (1950s–1965)

By the mid-1950s, Anil Biswas started slowing down in Bollywood, as modern music trends were taking over.

  • He worked on fewer films, focusing on quality over quantity
  • Composed for “Char Dil Char Rahen” (1959) and “Pardesi” (1957)
  • His last film as a composer was “Chhoti Chhoti Baaten” (1965)

After retiring from Bollywood, he worked for All India Radio and Doordarshan, promoting classical and folk music.

Awards & Recognition

 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1986) – For his contribution to Indian music
Lata Mangeshkar Puraskar (1997) – Honored for lifetime achievement
Respected as one of Bollywood’s greatest composers

His music continues to inspire generations of musicians and composers.

Personal Life & Death

  • Anil Biswas was married to singer Meena Kapoor
  • He spent his later years in Delhi, promoting Indian classical music
  • Passed away on May 31, 2003, at the age of 88

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :

 YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hELY4ZzltaY&pp=ygUXIEFuaWwgQmlzd2FzICBpbnRlcnZpZXc%3D

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