Anil Biswas
Indian composer (1914-2003) · India · On the map · Musicians · Died at 88
Anil Krishna Biswas, professionally known as Anil Biswas, was an Indian film music director and playback singer from 1935 to 1965, who apart from being one of pioneers of playback singing, is also credited for the first Indian orchestra of twelve pieces and introducing orchestral music and full-blooded choral effects, into Indian cinema.
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Dilip Kumar Anil wrote Jwar Bhata, Anokha Pyar and Arzoo
Dev Anand Anil wrote Aaram, Rahi and Faraar
David Abraham Cheulkar Anil wrote Rahi and Char Dil Char Rahen
Nargis Anil wrote Journey Beyond Three Seas (1957)
Madhubala Anil wrote Beqasoor and Tarana
Balraj Sahni Anil wrote Journey Beyond Three Seas and Rahi
Motilal Anil wrote Hum Tum Aur Woh and Kokila- Sardar Akhtar Anil wrote Aurat and Pooja
Paidi Jairaj Anil wrote Journey Beyond Three Seas (1957)
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A master in western symphonic music was known for the Indian classical or folk elements, especially Baul and Bhatiyali in his music. Out of his over 90 films, most memorable were, Roti (1942), Kismet (1943), Anokha Pyar (1948), Tarana (1951), Waaris (1954), Pardesi (1957) and Char Dil Char Rahen (1959).