For the Hindu god, see Chitragupta.
Chitragupt
Birth nameChitragupta Shrivastava
Birth date16 November 1917
Death date14 January 1991 (aged 73)
OccupationMusic director
Years active1946 – 1991

Chitragupt Shrivastava (16 November 1917 – 14 January 1991), better known as Chitragupt, was an Indian film music director in Hindi cinema and Bhojpuri cinema.[1][2]

Personal life

Chitragupt Shrivastava was born on 16 November 1917 in Sawreji, a village located in Gopalganj district in the Indian state of Bihar (now in Gopalganj district) in a Kayastha family.[citation needed] His sons, Anand and Milind Shrivastava, are also Bollywood music directors.[3]

Career

He mostly worked with lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri.[4]

Also the song "Machalti Hui Hawa Mein Chham Chham" sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar from "Ganga Ki Lahrein" was a hit. According to Raju Bharatan, Lata Mangeshkar sang “240 songs (no fewer than 151 solos)” under Chitragupt's baton. He made Kishore Kumar sing the semi classical song "Payalwaali Dekh Na" and the popular song "Agar Sun Le Koi Nagma".[5]

Filmography

  • Fighting Hero (1946)
  • Toofan Queen (1946)
  • Lady Robinhood (1946)
  • Jadui Ratan (1947)
  • Shake Hand (1947)
  • Stunt Queen (1947)
  • Mala The Mighty (1948)
  • Jai Hind (1948)
  • 11 O'Clock (1948)
  • Tigress (1948)
  • Joker (1949)
  • Bhakt Pundalik (1949)
  • Shaukeen (1949)
  • Delhi Express (1949)
  • Jodidaar (1950)
  • Circuswaale (1950)
  • Veer Babruvahan (1950)
  • Hamara Ghar (1950)
  • Hamaari Shaan (1951)
  • Jeevan Taara (1951)
  • Sindbad The Sailor (1952)
  • Bhakt Puraan (1952)
  • Tarang (1952)
  • Naag Panchami (1953)
  • Naya Raasta (1953)
  • Manchala (1953)
  • Miss Mala (1954)
  • Sultanat (1954)
  • Tulsidas (1954)
  • Alibaba Aur Chaalis Chor (1954)
  • Toote Khilone(1954)
  • Navratri (1955)
  • Shiv Bhakt (1955)
  • Sati Madalasa (1955)
  • Raj Kanya (1955)
  • Raj Darbaar (1955)
  • Shree Ganesh Vivaah (1955)
  • Shrikrishna Bhakti (1955)
  • Mahasati Savitri (1955)
  • Kismat (1956)
  • Basre Ki Hoor (1956)
  • Basant Panchami (1956)
  • Zindagi Ke Mele (1956)
  • Jai Shree (1956)
  • Insaaf (1956)
  • Captain Kishore (1957)
  • Talwar Ki Dhani (1957)
  • Neelmani (1957)
  • Bhabhi (1957)
  • Laxmi Pooja (1957)
  • Pawanputra Hanuman (1957)
  • Sakshi Gopal (1957)
  • Taxi Stand (1958)
  • Daughter Of Sindbad (1958)
  • Chaalbaaz (1958)
  • Balyogi Upamanyu (1958)
  • Maya Bazaar (1958)
  • Teesri Gali (1958)
  • Raj Singhasan (1958)
  • Zimbo (1958)
  • Kangan (1959)
  • Madam X Y Z (1959)
  • Daaka (1959)
  • Commander (1959)
  • Naya Sansaar (1959)
  • Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal (1959)
  • Kal Hamaara Hain (1959)
  • Guest House (1959)
  • Baazigar (1961)
  • Barkha (1959)
  • Chand Mere Aaja (1960)
  • Maa Baap (1960)
  • Baraat (1960)
  • Gambler (1960)
  • Patang (1960)
  • Naache Naagin Baaje Been (1960)
  • Police Detective (1960)
  • Zimbo Comes To Town (1960)
  • Tel Maalish Boot Polish (1961)
  • Bade Ghar Ki Bahu (1961)
  • Bada Aadmi (1961)
  • Opera House (1961)
  • Zabak (1961)
  • Ramu Dada (1961)
  • Suhaag Sindoor (1961)
  • Aplam Chaplam (1962)
  • Rocket Girl (1962)
  • King Kong (1962)
  • Main Chup Rahungi (1962)
  • Shaadi (1962)
  • Ankh Micholi (1962)
  • Bezubaan (1962)
  • Band Master (1963)
  • Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo (1962) (Bhojpuri Film)
  • Main Shaadi Karne Chala (1963)
  • Hum Matwaale Naujawan (1962)
  • Burma Road (1962)
  • Ghar Basaake Dekho (1963)
  • Laagi Naahi Chhute Ram (1963)
  • Mummy Daddy (1963)
  • Kabuli Khan (1963)
  • Aankh Michouli (1963)
  • Ek Raaz (1963)
  • Baaghi (1964)
  • Ganga Ki Lahren (1964)
  • Samson (1964)
  • Mera Qasoor Kya Hain? (1964)
  • Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)
  • Akashdeep (1965)
  • Saat Samundar Paar (1965)
  • Oonche Log (1965)
  • Mahabharat (1965)
  • Aadhi Raat Ke Baad (1965)
  • Afsaana (1966)
  • Biradari (1966)
  • Toofan Mein Pyaar Kahan (1966)
  • Vaasna (1967)
  • Aulaad (1968)
  • Maa (1968)
  • Pyar Ka Sapna (1969)
  • Nai Zindagi (1969)
  • Bank Robbery (1969)
  • Pardesi (1970)
  • Sansaar (1971)
  • Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon (1971)
  • Hamaara Adhikaar (1971)
  • Prem Ki Ganga (1971)
  • Saaz Aur Sanam (1972)
  • Dost (1974) (Background Music)
  • Intezaar (1973)
  • Shikwa (1974)
  • Balak Aur Janwar (1975)
  • Rangeen Duniya (1975)
  • Angaarey (1976)
  • Sikka (1976)
  • Jai Mahalaxmi Maa (1976)
  • Toofan Aur Bijlee (1976)
  • Gayatri Mahima (1977)
  • Aladdin And The Wonderful Lamp (1978)
  • The Adventures of Aladdin (1979)
  • Do Shikaari (1978)
  • Mahi Munda [Punjabi movie] (1979)
  • Shiv Shakti (1980)
  • Saiyan Tore Karan (1981)
  • Jwala Dahej Ki (1982)
  • Hamar Bhauji (1983)
  • Film Hi Film (1983)
  • Ganga Kinare Mora Gaon (1984)
  • Sant Ravidas Ki Amar Kahani (1984)
  • Bhaiya Dooj 1984
  • Ghar Dwaar (1985)
  • Piya Ke Gaon (1985)
  • Insaaf Ki Manzil (1988)
  • Chandaal (1998)

Songs

Songs composed by Chitragupt:[6]

TitleFilm and yearSinger(s)
1Chal Ud Ja Re PanchhiBhabhi (1957)Mohammed Rafi
2Ek Raat Mein Do Do Chand KhileBarkha (1960)Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh
3Laagi Chhoote Na Ab To SanamKali Topi Lal Rumal (1959)Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi
4Teri Duniya Se Door Chale Hoke MajboorZabak (1961)Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi
5Chand Jane Kahan Kho GayaMain Chup Rahungi (1962)Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi
6Chhedo Na Meri ZulfenGanga Ki Lahren (1964)Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar
7Jaag Dil E DiwanaOonche Log (1965)Mohammed Rafi
8Yeh Parbaton Ke DaayreVaasna (1968)Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi
9Kabhi Doop Kabhi ChhaonKabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon (1971)Pradeep
10Dekho Mausam Kya Bahar HaiOpera House (1961)Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar
11Mera Babu Chail Chabila Main to NachungiGhar Dwaar (1985)Runa Laila
12Jaldi Jaldi Chala Re KaharaDharti Maiya (Bhojpuri film) (1981)Mohammed Rafi

References

  1. ^ Ranade, Ashok Damodar (2006). Hindi Film Song: Music Beyond Boundaries. Promilla & Company Publishers. p. 250. ISBN 978-81-85002-69-9.
  2. ^ Gulzar; Nihalani, Govind; Chatterjee, Saibal (2003). Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema. Popular Prakashan. pp. 97–. ISBN 978-81-7991-066-5.
  3. ^ Morcom, Anna (1 January 2007). Hindi Film Songs and the Cinema. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. pp. 28–. ISBN 978-0-7546-5198-7.
  4. ^ "Chitragupt - Singer, Music Director | MySwar". myswar.in. Archived from the original on 14 August 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  5. ^ Bhattacharjee, Rudradeep (2017-11-16). "'Who's Chitragupta?' Only the Hindi film music composer of numerous forgotten gems". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
  6. ^ Arunachalam, Param (14 November 2015). "Bollywood Retrospect: 10 memorable songs by music composer Chitragupt Shrivastava". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 13 March 2019.