Early Life and Background
- Full Name: Naushad Ali
- Birth Date: December 25, 1919
- Birth Place: Lucknow, United Provinces, British India (now Uttar Pradesh, India)
- Nationality: Indian
- Parents: Wahid Ali (Father)
- Education: Studied music informally in Lucknow, trained in Hindustani classical music.
Naushad was deeply influenced by traditional Indian classical music from a young age. He learned to play multiple instruments and was fascinated by film music. Despite his family’s disapproval, he moved to Bombay (now Mumbai) in the late 1930s to pursue a career in music.
Musical Career
Early Struggles and Breakthrough (1937–1944)
- Initially worked as an assistant to music director Khemchand Prakash.
- First independent film: Prem Nagar (1940) (Not widely successful).
- Major breakthrough: Rattan (1944) – The soundtrack was a massive success, and songs like Ankhiyan Milake became national hits.
Golden Era of Naushad (1945–1960s)
Naushad became one of the most respected and successful music directors in Bollywood. His music was known for blending classical ragas with modern orchestration.
Filmography
| Year | Films |
|---|---|
| 1940 | Prem Nagar |
| 1941 | Darshan, Mala, Station Master |
| 1942 | Nai Duniya, Sharda |
| 1943 | Kanoon, Namaste, Sanjog |
| 1944 | Geet, Jeevan, Pehle Aap, Rattan |
| 1945 | Sanyasi |
| 1946 | Anmol Ghadi, Keemat, Shahjehan |
| 1947 | Dard, Elaan, Naatak |
| 1948 | Anokhi Ada, Mela |
| 1949 | Andaz, Chandni Raat, Dillagi, Dulari |
| 1950 | Babul, Dastan |
| 1951 | Deedar, Jadoo |
| 1952 | Aan, Baiju Bawra, Deewana |
| 1954 | Amar, Shabaab |
| 1955 | Uran Khatola |
| 1957 | Mother India |
| 1958 | Sohni Mahiwal, Hathkadi |
| 1960 | Kohinoor, Mughal-e-Azam |
| 1961 | Gunga Jumna |
| 1962 | Son of India |
| 1963 | Mere Mehboob |
| 1964 | Leader |
| 1966 | Dil Diya Dard Liya, Saaz Aur Awaaz |
| 1967 | Palki, Ram Aur Shyam |
| 1968 | Aadmi, Saathi, Sunghursh |
| 1970 | Ganwaar |
| 1972 | Pakeezah (Background Score), Tangewala |
| 1974 | My Friend |
| 1975 | Sunehra Sansar |
| 1977 | Aaina |
| 1979 | Chambal Ki Rani |
| 1982 | Dharam Kanta |
| 1985 | Paan Khaaye Saiyyan Hamaar (Bhojpuri) |
| 1986 | Love and God |
| 1988 | Dhwani (Malayalam) |
| 1989 | Teri Payal Mere Geet |
| 1990 | Awaaz De Kahan Hai |
| 1995 | Guddu |
| 2005 | Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story |
Later Career (1970s–2000s)
- Naushad’s music style was seen as too classical in the evolving Bollywood music scene of the 1970s.
- He composed fewer films but focused on quality.
- His last film was Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story (2005).
Musical Style and Legacy
Fusion of Classical and Film Music – Used Hindustani classical ragas in Bollywood music.
Grand Orchestration – Introduced a blend of Indian and Western instruments.
Launched and Popularized Singers – Worked closely with Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, and K. L. Saigal.
Focus on Lyrical Beauty – Collaborated with legendary lyricists like Shakeel Badayuni.
Awards and Recognitions
Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1981) – India’s highest award in cinema.
Padma Bhushan (1992) – One of India’s highest civilian honors.
National Film Award – Contribution to Indian music.
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Baiju Bawra (1952).
Personal Life
- Naushad was married and had children, including Raju Naushad, who pursued music.
- He was also a poet and writer, deeply involved in preserving Indian classical music.
Death and Legacy
- Passed Away: May 5, 2006 (Mumbai, India) at the age of 86.
- His music remains timeless and continues to be loved by classical and Bollywood music fans.
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