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Homi Mullan (1940 - 2015) was an Indian percussionist born in Kolkata. He is widely recognised for his musical contributions to Bengali and Hindi films. Mullan worked with musical directors including; S. D. Burman, Madan Mohan, Naushad and R. D. Burman.[1][2][3]

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Homi Mullan
Also known as	Homi Ji
Born	Kolkata, India
Origin	Mumbai, India
Genres	Indian music Bollywood music Indian classical Music arrangement and composition
Occupation(s)	Composer Musician Music Arranger Music Director
Instruments	Tabla Dholak Duggi Madal Bongos Percussion Accordion Piano Keyboard Organ Vibraphone
Years active	1960–1994

Musical career

Homi Mullan commenced his musical career in Kolkata at a young age. In Kolkata, Mullan was acquainted with musical director and singer Pankaj Mullick. Mullick offered Mullan a role where he would play percussion used in Bengali films. Mullan accepted Mullicks offer.

Mullan's worked with various other musicians. These musicians included; Sailesh Dasgupta, Shyamal Mitra, and Nachiketa Ghosh.[2]

Mullan assisted R. D. Burman^{[citation needed]} in introducing percussion to the Bollywood film industry.

Burman's direction and guidance saw percussion become a significant musical element in the Bollywood film industry today.

Mullan retired from the music industry after Burman's death in 1994.

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