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Jaikishan: Remembering the legendary composer 55 years after his passing

Jaikishan Hindi cinema Shankar-Jaikishan Bollywood music Raj Kapoor

The anniversary of the passing of legendary Hindi cinema composer Jaikishan marks 55 years since his death on September 12, 1971. Born Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal in Bansda, Gujarat, on November 4, 1929, he rose from early struggles in Mumbai, including working in a factory, to become a cornerstone of Indian film music.

His career was transformed through his partnership with Shankar, forming the renowned Shankar-Jaikishan duo. After working at Prithvi Theatre and assisting Ram Ganguly, their breakthrough came with the 1949 film 'Barsaat' in collaboration with Raj Kapoor. The duo went on to compose music for iconic films such as 'Awaara', 'Shree 420', 'Sangam', and 'Mera Naam Joker'.

Their musical legacy includes timeless hits like ‘Mera Joota Hai Japani’, ‘Pyar Hua Ikrar Hua’, and ‘Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana’. The partnership earned nine Filmfare Awards for Best Music Director.

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Filmfare Awards · Jaikishan · Prithvi Theatre · Raj Kapoor · Shankar-Jaikishan

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मेरा जूता है जापानी से जिंदगी एक सफर है सुहाना तक, जयकिशन की इन धुनों ने कई पीढ़ियों को बनाया अपना दीवाना [navbharatlive.com]
मेरा जूता है जापानी से जिंदगी एक सफर है सुहाना तक, जयकिशन की इन धुनों ने कई पीढ़ियों को बनाया अपना दीवाना - [navabharat.com]