Chitragupt

Lovely songs, Sir.

 

I understand your frustration, Sir. Many visitors prefer to remain anonymous and silent.

 

Dear Cheeniya Sir,

It is sad that this thread which should have got a flood of FBs has not got its due recognition, just like the most talented MD of yesteryear’s, Chitragupta.

Leaving a steady job as a lecturer in Patna University, he headed to an uncertain future of the Hindi film world, just for the love of music. He worked with another maestro SNTripathi, who with his pure classical background in Hindustani music, worked for many religious, mythological movies, which never found success or recognition in the commercial film industry.

When Chitragupta wanted to blend western music with Hindustani ragas, SN Tripathi wouldn’t agree, and thus saw the separation of the two. He then he worked with AVM banner, in the 50s, which saw the emergence of his hidden talent. Since most of the movies for which he scored music were, B grade movies, with less known heroes and heroines, these films neither saw success nor got appreciation from the audience. But we have to salute this man for his extraordinary courage, for jostling for a space among his successful contemporaries like Naushad, SDBurman etc. Anand Milind, his sons might have got appreciation for their musical scores, but when it comes to melody, there is nobody to beat Chitragupta! Another saddening fact is that, he did not receive any awards for his lifetime achievement in music!

I couldn’t upload any of the YouTube videos due to some error. Some of his best songs are from Guest House, Opera House, Naya Sansar, Oonche log- the list is endless!

Agatha83

 

Cheeniya Sir,
In my view, not knowing about the music directors causing less response here because you have been writing on yesteryear's music composers and most of the IL members aren't aware of them. Even I know only one Chitragupt until now and please pardon my ignorance but I got to know many old classics because of your musical series.
Please don't feel discourage or something.

Sorry Sir, you are mistaken, I usually read your post completely then read their wiki and got to known many unknown things of them.

 

are you scolding me Sir? I know your purpose of musical threads, I understand and I appreciate you for taking time and writing for us but I feel Interest in knowing something has to come with in the person itself and we don't need to feel disappointed when we didn't see that enthusiasm in others. I wanted to convince that only. Please accept my apologies Sir.