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Ravindra Jain (28 February 1944 – 9 October 2015)[1][2] was an Indian music composer, lyricist and playback singer. He started his career in the early 1970s, composing for hit movies such as Chor Machaye Shor (1974), Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Chitchor (1976) and Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978). He composed music for many films and TV shows based on Hindu epics, including Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan (1987).[3] He was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India in 2015 for his contribution to arts.

Ravindra Jain
Jain at the Rajasthan Cinema Awards in 2015
Born(1944-02-28)28 February 1944
Aligarh, United Provinces, British India
Died9 October 2015(2015-10-09) (aged 71)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation
  • Music composer
  • lyricist
  • playback singer
Years active1972–2015
SpouseDivya Jain
Children1

Early life and education


Ravindra Jain was born blind on 28 February 1944 to Pandit Indramani Jain and Kiran Jain as the third child of seven brothers and one sister. He belongs to the Jain community. His father was a Sanskrit pandit and his mother was a homemaker.[4]

His father recognised his talent and sent him to stalwarts like G.L. Jain, Janardhan Sharma and Nathu Ram for formal education in music.[5] At a young age, he started singing bhajans at temples.[6]


Career


His works include Saudagar, Chor Machaye Shor, Chitchor, Geet Gaata Chal, Fakira, Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se, Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye, Paheli, Do Jasoos, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Insaf Ka Tarazu, Nadiya Ke Paar, Ram Teri Ganga Maili and Henna.[4] He extensively used Yesudas and Hemlata for singing his songs.[4][6] He composed many religious albums in different Indian languages, including Bengali and Malayalam. He composed music for several television series. His music for Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana became iconic.[4][7]

Some of his most popular works on TV are Shri Krishna, Alif Laila, Jai Ganga Maiya, Jai Mahalaxmi, Shree Brahma Vishnu Mahesh, Sai Baba, Jai Maa Durga, Jai Hanuman, Sankat Mochan Hanuman and Maha Kavya Mahabharat.[5]


Personal life


Jain was married to Divya Jain, with whom he has a son Aayushmaan.[8] He died in Mumbai on 9 October 2015 because of multiple organ failure.[4][9]


Discography



Films


YearFilmNotes
1972 Kanch aur Heera
1973Saudagar
Haathi Ke Daant
1974Chor Machaye Shor
1975Geet Gaata Chal
Do Jasoos
1976Chitchor
Fakira
Deewaangee
Tapasya
Zid
1977Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye
Paheli
Daku Aur Mahatma
Ram Bharose
Kotwal Saab
Maha Badmaash
1978Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se
Mera Rakshak
Pati Patni Aur Woh
1979Aatish
Gopal Krishna
Har Har Gange
Aakhri Kasam
Ghar Ki Laaj
Raadha Aur Seeta
Sunayana
1980Khwab
Insaf Ka Tarazu
1981Kahani Ek Chor Ki

Braj Bhoomi
1982Nadiya Ke Paar
Ayaash
1984Abodh

Harishchandra Shaibya

Mr. X

 Bengali
1985Ram Teri Ganga Maili
1987Pratighaat
Marte Dam Tak
1988Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga
1990Kaarnama
Sukham SukhakaramMalayalam
1991Brahmarshi VishwamitraTelugu film
Yeh Aag Kab Bujhegi
Henna
1993Meri Aan
1994Beta Ho To Aisa
2006Vivah
2008Ek Vivaah... Aisa Bhi
2011Jaana Pehchana
2014Kahin Hai Mera Pyar

Television



Awards


He was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India in 2015 for his contribution to arts.[10] He received the Filmfare Best Music Director award for his work in Ram Teri Ganga Maili in 1985.[11] Ravindra Jain won many other awards for his contribution to Indian music.[5]


Legacy


His funeral was attended by numerous celebrities including Hema Malini, Ranjit and Sooraj Barjatya.[12] Prime minister Modi said: "He will be remembered for his versatile music and fighting spirit."[4]


References


  1. Pandya, Haresh (10 October 2015). "Ravindra Jain, Bollywood Film Composer, Dies at 71". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  2. "Bollywood's veteran music composer Ravindra Jain dies at 71". Business Standard. 9 October 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  3. "पुण्यतिथि रवींद्र जैन: जिनके बिना रामायण शुरू नहीं होती थी". Firstpost Hindi. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  4. Pandya, Haresh (13 October 2015). "Ravindra Jain Profile". Outlook India. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. Tentaran (24 May 2017). "Ravindra Jain | Famous Indian Musician - Tentaran". Tentaran - there's more to life. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  6. Vats, Rohit. "Ravindra Jain: The man who introduced Yesudas to us", Hindustan Times, India. 9 October 2015. Retrieved on 26 March 2019.
  7. "Ravindra Jain Songs". Youtube Video Episode. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  8. "Film Bandhu". filmbandhuup.gov.in. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  9. Pandya, Haresh (10 October 2015). "Ravindra Jain, Bollywood Film Composer, Dies at 71". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
  10. "Jains steal the show with 7 Padmas". The Times of India. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  11. "Filmfare Awards Winners From 1953 to 2020". filmfare.com. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  12. IANS (11 October 2015). "Hema Malini, Vishal Bhardwaj Bid Final Farewell to Ravindra Jain". NDTV. Retrieved 8 November 2019.


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[ru] Джайн, Равиндра

Равиндра Джайн (англ. Ravindra Jain, хинди रवीन्द्र जैन; 28 февраля 1944 — 9 октября 2015) — индийский композитор и поэт-песенник. За свою карьеру сочинил музыку к 150 фильмам на хинди и других языках Индии. Лауреат Filmfare Award за лучшую музыку к песне 1985 года. Награждён четвёртой по старшинству гражданской наградой Индии Падма Шри[1][2]. Для многих стал образцом для подражания, поскольку смог добиться признания несмотря на врожденную слепоту.


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