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# Posted by: Ketan
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Seeing the utter confusion about dates and movies currently
present, I dug out an old copy of Filmfare, which lists the
awards in every category, and the nominees for that award. For
the sake of RMIM I shall limit this post to only music related
awards.
All opinions expressed above, on and after this line are IMHO. Am
crossposting on RAMLI, in the belief that people there might be
interested too. I apologize if it is out of place.
If the movie got an award in 1965, it means that it was released
in 1964. I will give the winner, the nominees and the other
musically notable movies in that year(NOT NOMINATED), the last
being subjective ofcourse. The Burman slant is unavoidable sim-
ply because they were the best. No apologies there. :))
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BEST MD AWARD.
In 1954 the award went to Naushad for Baiju B, and in '55 to SDB
for Taxi Driver. There were no nominees, although Do Bhiga
Zameen(Salil), Aar Paar(OPN) and Patita(SJ) could be considered
instead of Baiju Bawra, and Jagriti(HemantK) and Boot Polish(SJ)
in place of Taxi Driver.(Yes, it's me, Ketan, saying that).
Baiju Bawra was in direct competition with Anarkali(CR), and
Baiju Bawra won. Thanks to Ashok for pointing this one out to
me.
In '56 the award went to Nagin(Hemant K) and the other nominees
were Udan Khatola(Naushad) and Azaad(CR). Other notable movies
not considered are Munimji(SDB), Shree 420(SJ), House # 44(SDB),
Mr & Mrs 55(OPN).
In '57 the award went to Chori Chori(SJ) and the nominee was
(only one) C.I.D(OPN). Other notable movies were Seema(SJ),
Devdas(SDB), Jagte Raho(Salil), Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje(Vasant
Desai) and Basant Bahar(SJ).
In '58 the award went to Naya Daur(OPN) and the nominee was Aasha
(CR). Other movies were Mother India(Naushad), Paying
Guest(SDB), Dekh Kabira Roya(MM), Nau Do Gyarah(SDB), and
Pyaasa(SDB).
In '59, the award went to (thank GOD!)--Madhumati, and the nom-
inees were Phagun(OPN), & Yahudi(SJ). Other movies were Kala
Pani(SDB), Phir Subah Hogi(Khayyam), Lajwanti(SDB), Adalat(MM),
Solva Saal(SDB) and Howrah Bridge(OPN).
In '60 the award went to Anari(SJ), and the nominees were
Sujata(SDB) and Chhoti Bahen (SJ). Other movies were
Navrang(CR).
In '61 the award went to (Oh my GOD!) Dil Apna Aur Preet
Parayi(SJ), and the nominees were Mughal-E-Azam(Naushad) and
Chaudvin Ka Chand(Ravi). Other movies were Parakh(Salil C), Kala
Bazar(SDB), Kohinoor(Naushad), Bambai Ka Babu(SDB) Barsaat Ki
Raat(Roshan) and Saraswati Chandra(KA), Anuradha(Pt. Ravi Shan-
kar).
In '62, the award went to Gharana(Ravi) and the nominees were
Ganga Jamuna(Naushad) and Jis Desh Main Ganga Behti Hai(SJ).
Notable movies were Hum Dono(Jaidev), Shola aur Shabnam(Khayyam),
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai(SJ--I don't think much of it, but the
songs were popular), Sanjog(MM).
In '63 the award went to Professor(SJ). The nominees were Bees
Saal Baad(Hemant K) and Anpadh(MM). Other notables were Sahib
Biwi aur Ghulam(HemantK), Ek Musafir Ek Hasina(OPN), Baat Ek Raat
Ki(SDB).
In '64 the award went to (thank God!) Taj Mahal(Roshan). The
nominees were Mere Mehboob(Naushad--tough luck, but Taj Mahal is
better), and Dil Ek Mandir(SJ). Notable movies were
Bandini(SDB), Mujhe Jeene Do(Jaidev), Gumrah(Ravi), Tere Ghar ke
Samne(SDB), Meri Surat Teri Aankhen(SDB), Dil Hi to Hai(Roshan),
Phir wohi Dil Laya Hoon(OPN).
In '65 the award went to Dosti(LP) (YUCK!). The nominees were Woh
Kaun Thi(MM), and Sangam(SJ). Other notables were
Leader(Naushad), Kohraa(HemantK), Kashmir Ki Kali(OPN),
Chitralekha(Roshan), Door Gagan Ki Chaon Main(KK--God's gift to
all things living)
In '66 the award went to Khandaan(Ravi). The nominees were
Himalay Ki God Main(KA), Arzoo(SJ--sounds like a sneeze, and the
music is worth being sneezed at). Notable movies are Waqt(Ravi),
Mere Sanam(OPN) and Teen Deviyan(SDB).
In '67 occurred the GHOR PAAP, second only to the Holocaust,
IMHO. The award went to *SOB*, Suraj(SJ). The nominees were
Guide(SDB--God's gift to life on earth) and Do Badan(Ravi). Now
consider the movies Suraj beat out, and judge for yourself,
whether popularity or manipulation got it the award. This one
award contributes significantly to my dislike (note: dislike,
not hatred) of SJ. We start with Amrapali(SJ), Teesri Kasam(SJ-
yes even this is better), Anupama(HemantK--too good),
Mamta(Roshan-Brilliant), Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi(OPN) and Mera
Saya(MM). IMHO, the award should have gone to Guide, but if not
than my next choice would have been the highly creative, innova-
tive music of Teesri Manzil(RDB--God's gift to all things dead,
alive or yet to be born). I rest my case. U decide if popularity
alone wins the award.
In '68 the award went to Milan(LP--The songs were popular,
although they are okayish). The nominees were Upkar(KA),
Humraaz(Ravi). Other movies were Jewel Thief(SDB--far, far
better, and this is my reason for disliking LP), Baharon Ke
Sapne(RDB)
In '69, the award went to Brahmachari(SJ), and the nominees were
Ankhen(Ravi) and Diwana(SJ). Notable movies were Raat Aur
Din(SJ), Pyar Ka Mausam(RDB).
In '70, the award went to Jeene Ki Raah(LP), and the nominees
were Aradhana(SDB) (need I say further on the lunacy levels of
the committee?), and Chanda aur Bijli(SJ). Notables include, Ek
Phool Do Mali(Ravi).
In '71 the award went to Pehchan(SJ), and the nominees were
Talash(SDB), and Do Raaste(LP). Notables include Prem
Pujari(SDB), Dastak(MM) and Heer Ranjha(MM).
In '72 the award went to Mera Naam Joker(SJ), and the nominees
were Caravan(RDB) and Andaz(SJ). IMHO, I love Caravan, but
thanks, only to Mukesh's singing, I personally, think MNJ as not
a bad choice. However, it becomes a bad choice, when one consid-
ers, that some of the other movies were Anand(Salil),
Guddi(Vasant Desai), Tere Mere Sapne(SDB), and my favourites
Sharmilee(SDB) and Kati Patang(RDB).
In '73 the award went to Be-Iman(SJ--possibly a movie made on the
way they got some of their awards), and the nominees were
Pakeezaah(GM only--Naushad was not nominated as a co-MD), and
Shor(LP). The notables are Anubhav(Kanu Roy), Bawarchi(MM),
Safar(KA), Lal Patthar (SJ), and brace yourself-- Hare Rama Hare
Krishna(RDB), Amar Prem(RDB), Jawani Diwani(RDB), and Mere Jeevan
Saathi(RDB). ....97, 98, 99, 100. Ok, I finished beating my head
against the wall. I am left positively speechless by this, which
is a good thing, since what might come out might be, er..
profane.
In '74 the award went to (naturally) Abhimaan(SDB), and the nom-
inees were Zanjeer(KA), Bobby(LP), Daag(LP), and Yaadon Ki
Baarat(RDB). Notables are Aa Gale Lag Ja(RDB), Namak Haram(RDB),
Hanste Zakham(MM)
In '75 the award went to Kora Kagaz(KA) and the nominees were
Roti Kapda aur Makaan(LP), Aap Ki Kasam(RDB), Premnagar(SDB),
Resham Ki Dori(SJ--Who's that?). Notables are Ajnabee(RDB).
In '76 the award went to Julie(RR), and the nominees were
Dulhan(LP), Khel Khel Main(RDB), Sholay(RDB), Sanyasi(SJ--
although, by now I think it should be only a S, right?). Not-
ables are Amanush(S. Mitra), Aandhi(RDB), Khushboo(RDB),
Mili(SDB), Chupke Chupke(SDB).
As an aside RDB was one of the nominees for Best Male Playback
for Mehbooba, Mehbooba for Sholay. The award went to KK for Dil
Aisa Kisine Mera Toda(Amanush).
In '77 the award went to Kabhi Kabhi(Khayyam) and the nominees
were Bairaag(KA), Mausam(MM), Mehbooba(RDB), and
Chitchor(Ravindra Jain). Don't remember any musically good movies
right now, but if junta can come up with names, I could check.
In '78 the award went to Amar Akbar Anthony(LP), and the nominees
were Alaap(Jaidev), Hum Kisise Kum Nahin(RDB), Kinara(RDB), and
Swami(RR). Notables are Gharonda(Jaidev), Doosra Aadmi(RR--this
lost to Swami as a nominee?), Anurodh(LP)
In '79 the award went to Satyam Shivam Sundaram(LP), and the nom-
inees were Don(KA), Shalimar(RDB), Des Pardes(RR), Ankhiyon ke
Jharokon se(Ravindra Jain). Notables are Muqaddar Ka
Sikandar(KA), Trishul(Khayyam), Kasme Vaade(RDB), Ghar(RDB).
In '80 the award went to Sargam(LP), and the nominees were
Noorie(Khayyam), Jaani Dushman(LP), Kala Patthar(RR), and Mr.
Natwarlal(RR). Notables are Gol Maal(RDB), Meera(Pt. Ravi Shan-
kar).
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I bring thee, Part II of the Flimflam--oops Filmfare awards for
Best Music Director for the years 1981-1996. For those who came
in late, if the movie recd an award in 1981, it was released in
1980. My purpose in saying this, is to elicit responses from
people, who might know of other movies with good music, that came
out in that year. I also recd some messages regarding the year
of release of the movie. I susbequently found that Filmfare,
Times of India, HMV/RPG tapes and CD's and the Encyclopaedia of
Indian Cinema can all differ. So all flames to be directed at
people who have electric coiled stoves. Comments, suggestions
are welcome though. As before, I shall try to be unbiased(TRY
being the operative word).:)) Since my knowledge of movies in
the 80's-90's is rather limited, I shall look to people better
informed than I, to pitch in with comments.
Lastly, as usual, all comments in this post are IMHO. I would
like to be only SIGHTED and not CITED or SLIGHTED. :)
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We begin with 1981. The award went to Karz(LP) and the nominees
were Qurbani(KA only), Thodisi Bewafai(Khayyam), Asha(LP), and
Shaan(RDB). Surprisingly, Biddu was not nominated, although
Nazia Hassan won for her rendition of "Aap jaisa koi". Other
movies were Khubsoorat(RDB) and Abdullah(RDB)
In 1982, the award went to Umrao Jaan(Khayyam), and the nominees
were Ek Duje ke Liye(LP), Love Story(RDB), Silsila(Shiv-Hari) and
Armaan(BappiL). The other movies were Baseraa(RDB),
Laawaris(KA), Rocky(RDB). The surprises were Yaarana(RR) and
Kudrat(RDB) not even being nominated, and "Rambha Ho!" being con-
sidered ahead of it. IMHO, the award should have gone to Silsila.
I remember, the joy I felt, on hearing for the first time, THE
VOICE, singing "Taaron se yeh maang sajaa doon". While the music
of UJ is great, I would say it is Asha who contributes more to
the songs, than does Khayyam(would be quite happy to hear some
other viewpoints on this).
In 1983, the FFC (FilmFare Committee), finally acquired taste for
the first time since 1974. The award went to Sanam Teri
Kasam(RDB), and the nominees were Namak Halal(BappiL),
Bazaar(Khayyam), Prem Rog(LP), and Nikaah(Ravi)--bad news here--
Salma Agha won for "Dil ke Armaan". Other movies were
Shaukeen(RDB), Bemisaal(RDB), Teri Kasam(RDB), Namkeen(RDB),
Star(Biddu--believe me ye, the songs were a huge hit, thanks to
Nazia). IMHO, the award was incorrectly given(see I am
unbiased). It should have gone to a movie which, I really am
surprised, should have been considered way ahead of Sanam Teri
Kasam. I speak of Yeh Wada Raha(RDB). Adjectives fail me in
describing the music, but stupendous, would be fair start.
In 1984, the award went to Masoom(RDB), and the nominees were
Razia Sultan(Khayyam), Betaab(RDB), Hero(LP), and Souten(Usha
Khanna). Other than Himmatwala(BappiL), there don't seem to be
any other movies which had popular music in that year.
In 1985 the award went to Sharabi(BappiL--well deserved), and the
nominees were Sohni Mahiwal(Anu Malik), Kasam Paida Karnewaale
Ki(BappiL--can anyone lists some songs please?), Tohfa(BappiL)
and Jawani(RDB). No idea of musically good movies released in
1984. Names welcome, shall check.
In 1986, since RDB seemed to be the only great MD around, they
decided to do away with the awards altogether. :)) Any idea why
they were not given?
In 1987, the award went to NOOOOO---Ram Teri Ganga Maili(Ravindra
Jain). Yes, you will yell too when u see the nominees--Meri
Jung(LP), Pyaar Jhukta Nahin(LP), and Sur Sangam(LP--very very
good) and boohoooo--Saagar(RDB). I think the award should have
gone hands down to UTSAV(LP). Looks like they spent the whole
year taking classical music lessons, what with Utsav and Sur San-
gam. :)) Only other movie, I can think of is Saaheb(BappiL).
In 1988 since the VOICE of GOD and his son,the loRD was no more,
the industry which was grief stricken, in a state of shock, and
inconsolable, could not produce a single movie, with songs or
music, hence there were no awards.:) Any ideas why no award?
In 1989, the award went to Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak(Anand-Milind),
and the nominees were Tezaab(LP), and Khoon Bhari Maang(RR). If
you ask me, and I am extremely serious here, there seems to be
underhanded skullduggery here. Why only 3 nominees? Why deny
even a nomination to a fabulous piece of work such as
Ijaazat(RDB)? Disgusting, is the word that springs to mind, on
the FFC's behaviour.
In 1990 the award went to Maine Pyaar Kiya(RaamLaxman--BAH!
Lousy, mostly copied music).(Anger still carried over from '89
awards). The nominees were Tridev(KA--again no Viju Shah for
"Tirchi topiwaale"), Ram Lakhan(LP), and Chandni(Shiv-Hari--they
should have got it). Only other movie I can think of is
Parinda(RDB).
In 1991, the award went to Aashiqui(Nadeem-Shravan--decent
music). The nominees were Baaghi(AnandM), Dil(AnandM), Aaj ka
Arjun(BappiL). Other movies were Ghayal(BappiL?). Could someone
please tell me what the "bidaai" song from Aaj Ka Arjun is. It's
beautiful, and my memory is taking a spring break.
In 1992 the award went to Saajan(NadeemS) and the nominees were
Lekin(HridaynathM--should have got it), Saudagar(LP), Phool Aur
Kaante(NadeemS). Other movies were Dil Hai Ke Maanta
Nahin(NadeemS?), Henna(?), Lamhe(Shiv-Hari). Again big disap-
pointment was Hum(LP) not even being nominated.
In 1993 the award went to Deewana(NadeemS), and the nominees were
Beta(AnandM), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar(Jatin-Lalit). Any other good
movies?
In 1994, the award went to Baazigar(Anu Malik), and the nominees
were Rudaali(Bhupen Hazarika--great music, which is why it's no
surprise he lost), Khalnayak(LP), Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke(NadeemS)
and Darr(Shiv-Hari--there is a conspiracy against them too).
Please to provide other movie info, folks?
In 1995, the award went to 1942 ALS(RDB), and the nominees were
Main Khiladi Tu Anari(Anu Mailk), Yeh Dillagi(Dilip-Sameer Sen),
Hum Aapke Hain Koun(RaamLaxman--thank GOD, it did not win), and
Mohra(Viju Shah). Only other movie whose music, I liked was Andaz
Apna Apna(?) but then I am an OPN fan. :)
In 1996, the award went to Rangeela(A R Rahman--did I get the
spelling right?), and the nominees were Akele Hum Akele Tum(Anu
Malik), DDLJ(JatinL--Oh come on, it's too long a name to type),
Raja(NadeemS) and Karan Arjun(RR). Any others?
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Here therefore is a table of the winners/nominees, not including
the awards for 1997.
A total of 41 awards have been given out in the Best MD category.
These awards have been given out to 20 MD's. SJ top the list with
9, followed by LP with 7. The 3rd place is shared by RDB and
ARRRGHH! Nadeem Shravan with 3 each and in 5th place are SDB,
Ravi & Khayyam with 2 each.
Besides the 41 winners, a total of 111 other movies have been
nominated. These nominations have been distributed between 28
MD's. LP top the list here with 18 nominations, followed by RDB
with 14, and SJ with 11. KA come in 4th place with 7, followed by
RR with 6 nominations.
There have been only 3 MD's who have won an award but never been
nominated again. They are SalilC, Roshan and (so far) AR Rahman.
(Was ARR nominated in 1997?)
There are 11 MD's who have been nominated and have never won. In
1st place are MM and Shiv-Hari with 3 nominations, followed by CR
and Jatin-Lalit with 2 each.
Below, I present the table.
MD Awards Won # of Other Nominations
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Shankar-Jaikishan 9 11
Laxmikant-Pyarelal 7 18
Rahul DevBurman 3 14
Nadeem-Shravan 3 3
Sachin DevBurman 2 5
Ravi 2 5
Khayyam 2 4
Kalyanji-Anandji 1 7
Rajesh Roshan 1 6
Bappi Lahiri 1 5
Naushad 1 4
Anu Malik 1 3
Anand-Milind 1 3
O P Nayyar 1 2
Ravindra Jain 1 2
Hemant Kumar 1 1
RaamLaxman 1 1
Salil Chowdhury 1 0
Roshan 1 0
A R Rahman 1 0
Madan Mohan 0 3
Shiv-Hari 0 3
C Ramchandra 0 2
Jatin-Lalit 0 2
Ghulam Mohammad 0 1
Jaidev 0 1
Hridaynath Mangeshkar 0 1
Bhupen Hazarika 0 1
Usha Khanna 0 1
Dilip Sen-Samir Sen 0 1
Viju Shah 0 1
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Ketan
A KK-Burman fan(atic)
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