Nadeem-Shravan
| Nadeem-Shravan | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Song Composer, Film music |
| Occupations | Composer, music director, singer |
| Years active | 1981– |
Nadeem-Shravan (sometimes credited as Nadeem Shravan) are a music director duo in the Bollywood film industry of India. The duo derives its name from the first names of its two principals, Nadeem Saifi and Shravan Rathod.
Nadeem-Shravan were two of the most successful music directors of the 1990s till mid 2000s. They are known for their catchy songs that feature a strong rhythm (often accentuated by Latin percussion instruments) and great melodies. Major Hindi playback singers such as Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Abhijeet, SP Balasubramanyam, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam, Alka Yagnik, Anuradha Paudwal and many others have sung under their baton.
They composed soundtracks for many films including Aashiqui (1990), Saajan (1991), Deewana (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Dilwale (1994), Raja (1995), Barsaat (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996), Jeet (1996), Raja Hindustani (1996), Pardes (1997), Sirf Tum (1999), Dhadkan (2000), Kasoor (2001), Raaz (2002), Andaaz (2003), Tumsa Nahi Dekha (2004), Bewafaa (2005) and many others. Their music for Raaz was even appreciated by Sir Paul McCartney.[1]
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[edit] Music career
The association of Nadeem and Shravan dates back to 1972 when they met each other at a function. Their first film assignment was Dangal, a Bhojpuri movie in 1979. Their first Hindi movie assignment was Maine Jeena Seekh Liya in 1981. But they were stuck with the B-grade films until they got three big films in the form of Ilaaka, Hisaab Khoon Ka and Lashkar. These same B-grade film composers in the future would grow so popular to the extent that they were signed on by the biggest banners in Bollywood.[2]
[edit] Rise to fame
Aashiqui (1990) brought Nadeem-Shravan into the limelight. Music mogul Gulshan Kumar gave them the break and the film saw the emergence of three superstars - Nadeem, Shravan and Kumar Sanu. Some hits include "Sanson Ki Zaroorat", "Nazar Ke Saamane", "Dheere Dheere Se", "Ab Tere Bin Jee Lenge Hum" and "Jaanejigar Jaaneman". Aashiqui ranks in the lot of the few films that have had a hit in each song. The joy ride continued with Saajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Sadak, Sainik, Raja, Dilwale, Raja Hindustani and Phool Aur Kaante. Whether it was "Chehra Kya Dekhte Ho" (Salaami), "Adayein Bhi Hain" (Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin) "Sochenge Tumhe Pyar" (Deewana), "Aaj Raat Chandni Hai" (Kal Ki Awaz), they all had the distinct stamp of Nadeem Shravan.
They have composed all kinds of music, be it fast-track, sentimental or dance numbers. But their forte was always melody. Most of their compositions were inspired from old time ghazals, westerns and other charts.
When Pardes audio was released it became to do very well due to the popularity of songs. This also increased popularity of the director, Subhash Ghai and the duo's performance in the industry. The album was very successful amongst the audience. The tracks had different varieties of songs; unforgettable songs ("I Love My India" and "Meri Mehbooba"), love songs ("Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain") and qawwali ("Nahin Hona Tha)" pop ("My first day in America"), pain ("Ye Dil Deewana") were immensely popular. It remains as one of the best of all time and songs are played on radios even today. Nadeem-Shravan have illustrated their talent by including all genres of Hindi music in the soundtrack. Planet Bollywood started the review by saying, "The music for Pardes is Nadeem-Shravan's best ever." [3]
They got the maximum hits with Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam, Udit Narayan, Vinod Rathod and Sonu Nigam. They have worked with lyricists like Anand Bakshi, Faaiz Anwar, Hasrat Jaipuri, Rani Malik and many others, but their tuning seems to fit best with Sameer. When they arrived on the music scene, Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Anand Milind were at the top. But subsequently their hard worked paid and they gave various hits in a row.[2]
Their songs often contain Jhankaar, Conga, Bongos, Electronic drum fusion beats. They have insisted on sticking to lyricist Sameer and male singers Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan and female singer Alka Yagnik for most of their compositions.
Aashiqui has been rated the 4th best soundtrack ever by Planet Bollywood on their "100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks". [4] Others soundtrack by them include Saajan (16), Sadak (51), Raja Hindustani (56), Dhadkan (73), Deewana (79).
[edit] Gulshan Kumar murder case
In 1997, the duo ran into negative publicity when Nadeem, while on vacation in London, England, was named a suspect in the murder of his former mentor, record executive Gulshan Kumar (the boss of T-Series Music Company). In India, by the investigating police and arrest warrants were issued against him. He was said[by whom?] to have paid a hitman for carrying out this task. His passport was revoked, and to avoid arrest, he stayed in England. The House of Lords upheld the London High Court's decision against the extradition in the 1997 murder case, and turned down the Indian government's plea for review of the decision. "In the findings given by the UK court which were confirmed by the House Of Lords, Nadeem Saifi was not only declared innocent, he was also a victim of conspiracy falsely involved in a serious charge of conspiring to kill Gulshan Kumar.[5][6] In mid-2002, Nadeem Saifi was acquitted of any involvement in the Gulshan Kumar murder case by a court in the Indian city of Mumbai. The judge said there was inadequate evidence to prove the charges.[7]
After being inactive for sometime, Nadeem-Shravan made a comeback of sorts with films like Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa, Ek Rishta, Kasoor, Hum Ho Gaye Aapke, Raaz, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Qayamat, Hungama, Andaaz, Bewafaa, Tumsa Nahi Dekha, Barsaat, Dosti and Do Knot Disturb.
Nadeem remained in the UK and despite the distance between England and India, he and Shravan continued to make music together. But they later split after Dosti.[8]
[edit] Split and coming back together
In 2005, the duo split. Dosti was their last movie together. Nadeem started his own perfume and bag company, also involved in solo compositions. Shravan was disinterested in continuing with his music, and instead focussed on his son's music careers and movie production. Another reason cited is probably the distance between the two. In an interview, Nadeem stated that there is not any conflict between him and Shravan.[9] [10]
[edit] Awards
Nadeem-Shravan have won several awards during their music career.
- 1990 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Aashiqui
- 1991 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Saajan
- 1992 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Deewana
- 1996 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Raja Hindustani
- 1996 - Star Screen Best Music Director Award - Raja Hindustani
- 1997 - Star Screen Best Music Director Award - Pardes
- 2002 - Zee Cine Best Music Director - Raaz
[edit] Nominations
- 1991 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Phool Aur Kaante
- 1993 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
- 1995 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Raja
- 1997 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Pardes
- 2000 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Dhadkan
- 2000 - Star Screen Best Music Director Award - Dhadkan
- 2000 - IIFA Best Music Director - Dhadkan
- 2002 - Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Raaz
- 2003 - Zee Cine Best Music Director - Andaaz
[edit] Discography
[edit] Impact on record sales
In total span of 17 years only 4 years (1998, 1999, 2004, 2006) are such which don't have Nadeem-Shravan's album in top 3. The year wise analysis is as follows.[citation needed]
| Year | Rank (in terms of sales in India) |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 - Aashiqui |
| 1991 | 1 - Saajan 2 - Phool aur Kaante 3 - Sadak |
| 1992 | 1 - Deewana |
| 1993 | 1 - Hum Hain Raahi Pyaar Ke |
| 1994 | "Dilwale" |
| 1995 | 2 - Raja |
| 1996 | 1 - Raja Hindustani 3 - Agnisakshi |
| 1997 | 2 - Pardes |
| 1998 | none |
| 1999 | none |
| 2000 | 2 - Dhadkan |
| 2001 | 1 - Kasoor |
| 2002 | 1 - Raaz |
| 2003 | 2 - Andaaz |
| 2005 | 2 - Bewafaa |
[edit] Sales
All time music sales:[11]
| Rank | Film | Year | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aashiqui | 1990 | 15,000,000 |
| 3 | Raja Hindustani | 1996 | 11,000,000 |
| 8 | Saajan | 1991 | 7,000,000 |
| 9 | Phool Aur Kaante | 1991 | 6,000,000 |
| 10 | Pardes | 1997 | 6,000,000 |
| 11 | Dilwale | 1994 | 5,500,000 |
| 13 | Sadak | 1991 | 5,000,000 |
| 15 | Deewana | 1992 | 4,500,000 |
| 16 | Dhadkan | 2000 | 4,000,000 |
| 17 | Andaaz | 2003 | 1,400,000 |
[edit] References
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/calcutta-times/McCartney-watches-Bollywood-thriller-Raaz/articleshow/1076062014.cms
- ^ a b "Nadeem-Shravan to Bollywood". microcan. http://www.microcan.net/nadeemshravan/bio.html.
- ^ "Nadeem-Shravan's best soundtrack ever". Planet Bollywood. http://www.planetbollywood.com/music/pardes.html. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "Best soundtrack of the 90s". http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=s022608074151. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "Falsely involved in the case". Rediff. http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/aug/25nadeem.htm.
- ^ http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/sep/14nandy.htm
- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1948866.stm
- ^ "Dosti-last movie as duo". Hindi Lyrics. http://www.hindilyrics.net/profiles/nadeem-shravan.html. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "He is still like my brother". smashits. http://www.smashits.com/shravan-split-with-nadeem-is-fake/interview-2506.html. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "Nadeem-Shravan Interview". Screenindia. http://www.screenindia.com/news/we-will-be-number-one-again/515379/. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ http://www.naachgaana.com/2011/05/27/top-music-sales-in-bollywood-last-60-years/
[edit] External links
- Shravan Rathod at the Internet Movie Database
- Nadeem Saifi at the Internet Movie Database
- http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/aashiqui-song-tops-airtels-music-download-list-09
- http://www.screenindia.com/news/we-will-be-number-one-again/515379/
- http://www.nadeemshravan.net Exclusive Fan Site
- http://www.microcan.net/nadeemshravan/interviews.html Interviews
- http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/01/08/8598/index.html Nadeem - Shravan all set to return together
- http://www.rediff.com/news/2000/sep/14nandy.htm Gulshan Kumar Murder
- http://www.india-today.com/itoday/20000522/cinema.html Nadeem Saifi's Interview on India Today
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