{{Short description|Indian composer, pianist, musician, and accordionist (1942–2021)}} {{About|the Indian composer|similar uses|Ram Laxman (disambiguation){{!}}Ram Laxman}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2021}} {{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Raamlaxman | image = | caption = | background = non_performing_personnel | alias = Raam–Laxman | birth_name = Vijay Patil | birth_date = {{birth date|df=y|1942|09|16}} | death_date = {{death date and age|df=y|2021|5|22|1942|09|16}} | death_place = Nagpur, Maharashtra, India | genre = Film scores, dance, classical | instrument = Vocals, drums, piano, accordion | occupation = {{hlist|Composer|music director|arranger}} | years_active = 1975–2021 }} '''Raamlaxman''' was an Indian musical duo consisting of '''Vijay Patil''' (16 September 1942 – 22 May 2021) who performed under the name Laxman, and '''Surendra''' who passed in 1976. However, Patil continued to work under the original name.<ref name="c860"/><ref name="c803">{{cite web | title=Music composer Raamlaxman of Hum Aapke Hain Koun fame dies at 78 | website=Hindustan Times | date=22 May 2021 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/music/music-composer-raamlaxman-of-hum-aapke-hain-koun-fame-dies-at-78-101621668501185.html | access-date=11 February 2025}}</ref> Laxman, was an Indian composer, pianist, musician and accordionist. Raamlaxman is most famous for his work with Rajshri Productions of Hindi films.<ref>{{Cite news |agency=PTI |date=2021-05-22 |title=Music director Raamlaxman, of 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' fame, dies at 78 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/music-director-raamlaxman-of-hum-aapke-hain-koun-fame-dies-at-78/article34621060.ece |access-date=2022-05-07 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In a career spanning four decades, Raamlaxman worked in 150 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri, and worked with noted film director of his time, notably Manmohan Desai, Mahesh Bhatt, GP Sippy, Anil Ganguly and Sooraj Barjatya.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2021-05-22 |title=Music director Raamlaxman, of 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' fame, dies at 78 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/music-director-raamlaxman-of-hum-aapke-hain-koun-fame-dies-at-78/article34621060.ece |access-date=2023-12-02 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He composed music for their hit films like ''Pandu Havaldar'' (1975), ''Maine Pyar Kiya'' (1989), ''Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' (1994), ''Hum Saath Saath Hain'' (1999), ''Muskurahat'' (1992), ''Police Public'' (1990), ''100 Days'' (1991). His first film was ''Agent Vinod'' (1977)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/composer-laxman-of-the-raam-laxman-duo-passes-away-in-nagpur/articleshow/82852255.cms | title=Composer Laxman of the Raam-Laxman duo passes away in Nagpur | work=The Times of India | date=22 May 2021 | accessdate=22 May 2021}}</ref>
==Early life and training==
Laxman (Patil) took his initial music lessons from his father and uncle. He later studied music at the Bhatkhande Shikshan Sansthan.<ref name="c860">{{cite web | title=Veteran music director Raamlaxman dies at 78 | website=Deccan Herald | date=22 May 2021 | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/veteran-music-director-raamlaxman-dies-at-78-988682.html | access-date=11 February 2025}}</ref> Raamlaxman started his own orchestra named Amar-Vijay (Amar was his son's name).
==Career== The famous comedian, Dada Kondke was impressed by him and approached him to compose the music for his Marathi comedy ''Pandu Havaldar''.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|title=Raamlaxan, music director's Brief Biography|url=http://www.planetradiocity.com/musicopedia/article-musicdir/Raam-Laxman/927|publisher=Planet Radio City|access-date=21 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821225857/http://www.planetradiocity.com/musicopedia/article-musicdir/Raam-Laxman/927|archive-date=21 August 2014|url-status=usurped}}{{unreliable source?|date=January 2016}}</ref> Vijay, with his friend Raam, composed the music that went on to become a raging hit, and their alliance with Kondke did not break until the latter's death. Later, he did films with Manmohan Desai, Mahesh Bhatt, G.P.Sippy, Anil Ganguly and others. His favourite singers were Shailendra Singh and Usha Mangeshkar, while his favourite lyricist was Asad Bhopali.<ref name=bio/> His releases were mostly with Ravindra Rawal. Although he frequently collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar and produced some of the biggest hits in his career.
In 1981, Raamlaxman collaborated with Ravindra Rawal for movie ''Hum Se Badhkar Kaun''. Song "Deva O Deva Ganpati Deva" got famous during that period. He has also given music for movies ''Hum Se Hai Zamana'' (1983), ''Woh Jo Hasina'' (1983), ''Deewana Tere Naam Ka'' (1987) and ''Aage Ki Soch'' (1988).
Raamlaxman is the "Laxman" of duo composers "Raam-Laxman". In 1976, "Raam" (his partner ''Surendra'') died immediately after signing the film ''Agent Vinod'' (1977). Laxman continued to retain Raam's name in Marathi as well as Hindi films. <ref name=exp/>
In the year 1988, Raamlaxman got a major break with Sooraj Barjatya's ''Maine Pyar Kiya'' (1989). His composition earned him filmfare award for Best Music Director. The film set a record at its time for the most Filmfare awards won by a single film with seven, from thirteen nominations. It was also the first film to win the three major awards in the music category (Best Music Director, Male Playback Singer, Best Lyricist). The film also launched S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as voice of new actor Salman Khan from period 1989 to 1994.
Laxman scored a major hit once again with superhit film ''Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' (1994). His collaboration with Sooraj Barjatya went on and he gave good hits in the film ''Hum Saath Saath Hain'' (1999).
He died at his residence in Nagpur on 22 May 2021, due to COVID-related complications and cardiac arrest, at the age of 78.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/maine-pyar-kiya-hum-saath-saath-hain-music-composer-vijay-patil-aka-raamlaxman-dies-of-heart-attack-1459572|title='Maine Pyar Kiya' Music Composer Vijay Patil Dies Of Heart Attack|date=22 May 2021|work=ABP News|access-date=22 May 2021}}</ref><ref name=exp>{{cite web|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/music-director-raam-laxman-dead-7325338|title=Hum Aapke Hain Koun music director Raam Laxman passes away, says Lata Mangeshkar|date=22 May 2021|work=The Indian Express|access-date=22 May 2021}}</ref> ==Discography== {|class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Film ! Notes ! Sales ! {{Abbr|Ref|Reference}} |- | 1975 | ''Pandu Havaldar'' | rowspan="3" |Marathi film | | |- |1976 |''Tumcha Aamcha Jamala'' | | |- | rowspan="2" |1977 |''Ram Ram Gangaram'' | | |- | ''Agent Vinod'' | | | |- |1978 |''Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgulya'' |Marathi film | | |- | rowspan="2" | 1979 | ''Taraana'' | | | |- | ''Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin'' | | | |- |rowspan=2| 1981 | ''Hum Se Badhkar Kaun'' | | | |- | ''Jiyo To Aise Jiyo'' | | | |- | rowspan="4" | 1982 | ''Ustadi Ustad Se'' | | | |- | ''Bezubaan'' | | | |- | ''Sun Sajna'' | | | |- | ''Tumhaare Bina'' | | | |- | rowspan=6 | 1983 | ''Woh Jo Hasina'' | | | |- |''Dard-E-Dil'' | | | |- | ''Gumnaam Hai Koi'' | | | |- | ''Hum Se Hai Zamana'' | | | |- | ''Sun Meri Laila'' | | | |- | ''Mujhe Vachan Do'' | | | |- | 1984 | ''Tere Mere Beech Mein'' | | | |- | rowspan=2| 1985 | ''Patthar'' | | | |- | ''Yeh Kaisa Farz'' | | | |- | rowspan=2| 1986 | ''Anadi Khiladi'' | | | |- | ''Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein'' | | | |- | rowspan=2| 1987 | ''Deewana Tere Naam Ka'' | | | |- | ''Kaun Kitne Paani Mein'' | | | |- | rowspan=2| 1988 | ''Aage Ki Soch'' | | | |- | ''Vasna Ki Aag'' | | | |- | rowspan="3" | 1989 | ''Paap Ki Sazaa'' | | | |- | ''Khol De Meri Zuban'' | | | |- | ''Maine Pyar Kiya'' | | 10,000,000 | <ref name="indiatoday93">{{cite news|title=Audio tape producers ride crest of Bollywoods music boom, composers become stars|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/story/19931130-audio-tape-producers-ride-crest-of-bollywoods-music-boom-composers-become-stars-811853-1993-11-29|work=India Today|date=30 November 1993}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | 1990 | ''Police Public'' | | | |- |''Palva Palvi'' |Marathi film | | |- | rowspan=3 | 1991 | ''Patthar Ke Phool'' | | 2,500,000 | rowspan="2" | <ref name="boi90s">{{cite web|title=Music Hits 1990-1999 (Figures in Units)|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=284&catName=MTk5MC0xOTk5|website=Box Office India|date=2 January 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100205042906/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=284&catName=MTk5MC0xOTk5|archive-date=5 February 2010}}</ref> |- | ''100 Days'' | | 1,800,000 |- | ''Baharon Ki Manzil'' | | | |- | rowspan="6" | 1992 | ''101 Days'' | | | |- | ''I Love You'' | | | |- | ''Mehboob Mere Mehboob'' | | | |- | ''Phoolwati'' | | | |- | ''Saatwan Aasmaan'' | | | |- | ''Muskurahat'' | | | |- | rowspan="5" | 1993 | ''Dil Ki Baazi'' | | | |- | ''Anmol'' | | | |- | ''Antim Nyay'' | | | |- | ''Pyar Ka Tarana'' | | | |- | ''When Love Calls'' | | | |- | rowspan="7" | 1994 | ''Prem Shakti'' | | | |- | ''Karan'' | | | |- | ''Pathreela Raasta'' | | | |- | ''Fauj'' | | | |- | ''Kanoon'' | | | |- | ''Jazbaat'' | | | |- | ''Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'' | | 12,000,000 | <ref name="Morcom">{{cite book|last=Morcom|first=Anna|title=Hindi Film Songs and the Cinema|date=2017|publisher=Routledge|isbn=9781351563741|page=198|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WTQrDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA198}}</ref> |- | 1995 | ''Vartmaan'' | | | |- | rowspan="2" | 1996 | ''Nirbhay'' | | | |- | ''Megha'' | | | |- | 1997 | ''Lav Kush'' | | | |- | rowspan=3 | 1999 | ''Dulhan Banoo Main Teri'' | | | |- | ''Hum Saath Saath Hain'' | | 1,800,000 | <ref name="boi90s"/> |- | ''Manchala'' | | | |- | 2000 | ''Le Chal Apne Sang'' | | | |- | rowspan=2| 2002 | ''Hum Pyaar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe'' | | | |- | ''Inth Ka Jawab Patthar'' | | | |- | 2003 | ''Aissa Kyon'' | | | |- | 2016 | ''Brahmaand Nayak Saibaba'' | | | |- ! ! Total sales ! ! 28,100,000 ! |}
==See also== *List of Bollywood films
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|id=1601855|name=Raamlaxman}}
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