A R Qureshi, Lesser known Music Directors in HFM Options

[sangeetkapremi]

While starting out on this series on lesser known Music Directors, I
came across many classical exponents who have tried their skills in
film music. I start with a tabla
maestro viz, Allah Rakha or A. R. Qureshi as he was known in Hindi
film industry.

Inputs are from Yogesh Yadav's book. I have found an
informative link online:
http://www.downmelodylane.com/allarakha.html

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Date of Birth: 24-04-1919 (Gurudaspur, Punjab)

Death: 03-02-2000 (Mumbai)

Nobody would have imagined that the son of farmer in Punjab would
become a Tabla maestro one day. Of his eight children, Allah Rakha's
father gave permission to learn tabla to Allah Rakha only. Allah Rakha
learned under Ustad Kadir Baksh. He also learnt tabla under Lal
Mohammed Sheikh.

When Allah Rakha was 16 years old he used to play table for a Theatre
troupe. He later joined Lahore Radio then Delhi Radio and finally he
came to Mumbai in 1937.

He started giving music in films 1942 onwards. He gave music for 40
films. However most of them were for small banners and stunt films.
His last film was ‘Id Ka Chand’(1964). He gave music in three Punjabi
films.

His son Zakir Hussain is a renowned Tabla artist.

I will be posting some his song listings and songs soon.

Regards,

Ramaswamy


Details of song attached

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Duration: 4:25:00

[smahesh]

here is filmography of a r qureshi from downmelodylane-

1. 1944 Maa Baap
2. 1945 Ghar
3. 1945 Kul Kalank
4. 1946 Jiwan Chhaya
5. 1946 Maa Baap Ki Laj
6. 1946 Wamaq Aazra
7. 1947 Himmat Waali
8. 1947 Kismat Ka Sitaara
9. 1947 Aabida
10. 1947 Flying Man
11. 1947 Malika
12. 1947 Yaadgaar
13. 1948 Dhanyavaad
14. 1948 Gaibi Talwaar
15. 1948 Hind Mail
16. 1948 Jaadui Angoothi
17. 1948 Jaadui Shahnaai
18. 1948Aazaad Hindustaan
19. 1948 Desh Seva
20. 1949 Allauddin Ki Beti
21. 1949 Jaadui Sindoor
22. 1949 Police Waali
23. 1949 Roop Basant
24. 1950 Sabak
25. 1952 Bewafa
26. 1954 Laila
27. 1954 Noor Mahal
28. 1955 Haatimtai Ki Beti
29. 1955 Khandaan
30. 1955 Sakhi Haatim
31.1956 Aalam Aara
32. 1956 Indra Sabha
33. 1956 Laal-E-Yaman
34. 1957 Alladin Laila
35. 1957 Parveen
36.1958 Shaan-E-Haatim
37. 1958 Sim Sim Margina
38. 1964 Idd Ka Chaand

punjabi films-

1 1950 madari,
2 1950 phumman



regards,
mahesh

This post has been edited by smahesh: Jun 20 2009, 02:10 PM