Anu Malik
| Anu Malik | |
|---|---|
 Indian Composer Anu Malik | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 2 November 1960 |
| Origin | India |
| Occupation(s) | Music director, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, Harmonium, Keyboard, Tabla, Guitar, Shehnai, Violin, Sarangi, Drums, Percussion, Piano |
| Years active | 1980 - present |
| Associated acts | Sunidhi Chauhan |
Anu Malik (born 2 November 1960), born Anwar Sardaar Malik, is an Indian music director, singer, actor, director, and producer who primarily works in the Hindi film industry. Son of Sardar Malek, Anu Malik made his debut as a music composer in 1980. In the 1990s he wrote hits for films like Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee, Baazigar, and Jaanam. Anu Malik trained in music under his and made his debut in Hindi films in the year 1980 with the film Hunterwali 77.
The 2000s brought him the National Award for his music for J.P. Dutta's Refugee and the Filmfare Special Jury Award. He won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award for Main Hoon Na and Baazigar.
Malik has been judging the television phenomenon Indian Idol[1] since its inception.
Early years
Anu Malik made his debut in Hunterwali in 1980. He composed for famous films like Sohni Mahiwal (1984), Mard, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati and Jeete Hain Shaan Se. Other early films were Poonam, Ek Jaan Hain Hum, Mard, Maa, Maalamaal, Love Marriage, Aasman, Jaal, Allah Rakha, Mujrim.
He also sang songs like "Julie Julie Johnny ka dil tujh pe aiya julie", Jeete Hain Shaan Se with Kavita Krishnamurthy.
Breakthrough
1993 was the breakthrough year for Anu Malik. His songs for Mahesh Bhatt’s Sir and Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayee had their own niche following, but he achieved huge success with his music for Baazigar. His music for Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) and Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) was popular. Later his music for Virasat (1997) and Border (1997), and his songs for Indra Kumar’s Ishq (1997) were huge hits. Followed by Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999), Baadshah (1999), Josh (2000), Refugee (2000), Har Dil Jo Pyaar karega (2000) and Fiza (2000).
In 2001 Anu Malik saw more success with Mujhe Kuch Kehna hai, Aks, Ajnabee, Yaadein and Asoka. He continued his success in 2004 when his music for Main Hoon Naa (2004), Fida (2004) and Murder (2004).
His recent work includes Kambakkht Ishq, Shootout at Wadala, Yamla Pagla Deewana and Dum Laga Ke Haisha[2].
Plagiarism allegations
Malik has been accused of plagiarism multiple times, a charge he denies.[3][4]
Style of music
He is a versatile music director,[5][6] producing music for various genres of films. He has written several hit songs for the Hindi (Bollywood) film music industry. In his career output he is noted for original melodies and instrumentation; it has been said Malik never recycles his songs' melodies: Every song is quite unique with respect to instrumental arrangements and vocal modalities used.
Anu Malik is especially known for use of tabla in his hit songs, like "Taal Pe Ja"' and "Mere Humsafar" from the film Refugee, "Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal" in Main Hoon Na, "Eli Re Eli" in Yaadein, and "Baazigar O Baazigar" from the film Baazigar.
The movie Baazigar received the Filmfare Award for Best Music Direction.
"The music of Asoka has a rhythm and life of its own as it recreates a heady mix of powerful sensuousness. The high point of 'San Sanana' is the interesting use of the mridang. Sensuality casts its spell in 'Raat Ka Nasha' as immensely engaging track. 'Roshni Se' is a rich composition, which includes some awesome Buddhist chanting and the intriguing vocal chemistry between Abhijeet and Alka Yagnik. 'O Re Kanchi' captures the earthy feel of Oriya music, in addition to some funky drumbeats and enthusiastic vocals. 'Aa Tayar Hoja' proves to be a fast-paced, upbeat track that promises to grow on you after a couple of hearings."[7]
Collaborations
Malik's association with Alisha Chinai has been very successful, delivering major hits such as "Sexy Sexy" and "Ruk Ruk Ruk" from Vijaypath, "Chot Dil Pe Lagi" from Ishq Vishk and the songs from Love Story 2050.
His collaborations with famous Indian film director/producer J. P. Dutta has produces India with international hit recordings, including songs from Border in 1997, Refugee in 2000, LOC Kargil in 2003, and Umrao Jaan in 2006.
Malik has worked with many prominent Indian playback singers including Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle, Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Abhijeet, Amit Kumar, Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Anuradha Paudwal, Sadhana Sargam, K S Chitra, Vinod Rathod, Shaan, K.K., Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, and others. During 80's he mostly worked with singers like Mohammad Aziz, Shabbir Kumar, Manhar Udhas, Suresh Wadkar, Nitin Mukesh & Anwar.
Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik rendered their voice in most of the hits composed by Anu Malik. This trio collaborated on films such as Sir, Phool Aur Angaar, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee, Vijaypath, Baazigar, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Imtihaan, Chamatkar, Gambler, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Duplicate, Kareeb, Soldier, Aarzoo and Ishq Vishk and Fida. Sanu and Yagnik were regular singers for Anu Malik and Malik created many hit songs individually with Sanu like "Aaine Ke Sau Tukde" from Maa (1991) and the superhit blockbuster "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen" from Baazigar (1993) (Malik sang the rap part of the song) among others. It was Sanu's first Western song.
Malik collaborated with Udit Narayan in Mr. and Mrs. Khiladi, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Ram Jaane, Diljale, Himalay Putra, Ishq, Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain, Refugee, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Fiza, Badal, Saaya and with Abhijeet in Baadshah, Asoka, Josh, Daraar, Biwi No 1 and many others.
He has worked with noted Indian singer and fellow Indian Idol judge Sonu Nigam, whom he featured in the song "Ke Ghar Kab Aaoge from the film Border in 1997, putting Nigam in the limelight where he also received award nominations. The two have since continued to collaborate, with Malik providing Sonu Nigam with a variety of songs including hits like "Main Hoon Na" and Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal"' from the film Main Hoon Na, for which the singer received several awards. They also collaborated on music for films like Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo, Border, Fiza, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Jaan-E-Mann, LOC: Kargil, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Refugee.
In the 2006 film Umrao Jaan, Malik launched his daughter Anmol Malik's singing careee with the song "Bitiya Na Kijo."
Malik's song "Chamma Chamma" from China Gate was also used in the U.S. (Hollywood) blockbuster film Moulin Rouge starring Nicole Kidman. "Chunari Chunari" from Biwi No.1 was also used in the hit film Monsoon Wedding.
Following the death of legendary music director R. D. Burman, Malik has completed music for Burman's unfinished film projects Gang, Ghatak
Television
Indian Idol
Malik remained one of the judges on the TV show Indian Idol throughout each season till it ended. In the first two seasons, he was accompanied by Sonu Nigam and Farah Khan, and in the third by Alisha Chinai, Udit Narayan and Javed Akhtar. He was a judge in the first Asian Idol held in Indonesia, representing Indian Idol. He appeared on Indian Idol 4 with Sonali Bendre, Kailash Kher and Javed Akhtar. After that he appeared as a judge with Sunidhi Chauhan and Salim Merchant in Indian Idol 5.
Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega is a variety entertainment reality show that airs on Sony Entertainment Television (India) on weekdays. It premiered on 25 May 2009 with other new shows, as part of a major revamp by Sony TV. The first season was hosted by Mona Singh and Vishal Malhotra; Farah Khan and Malik were the judges. All the episodes were shot in Sony TV's Mumbai studio India.
Asian Idol
Malik was the only judge from India on Asian Idol, who represented Indian Idol winner Abhijeet Sawant, with other judges Indra Lesmana, Paul Moss, Pilita Corrales, Ken Lim and Siu Black.
Singer
Although he is not a mainstream singer, Malik does playback singing for his compositions. Written off as a singer in his early days ("Julie Julie," for instance), he continues to sing his own compositions, with songs like "Ek Garam Chaye ki Pyali" from the movie Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, "Gori Gori" in Main Hoon Na or the recent "Meri Jane Jigar" in Deewane Huye Paagal. Among his most famous renditions are "Oonchi hai building" and "East or West India is the best" from the movie Judwaa and the rap part of "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen" of Baazigar.
While he sings entire songs for some movies, especially those starring Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Akshay Kumar and even Shahid Kapoor (in Deewane Huye Paagal he sang almost every song), very often one can hear him in the chorus, like in "Mehbooba Mehbooba" in the film Ajnabee, "Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal" for Main Hoon Na, etc.
He is known for his singing for his private albums like Dekho barish ho rahi hai, Tera Chehra, Dhua dhua and an English album, Eyes.
Personal life
Malik is married to Anju.[8] They have two daughters, Ada Malik and Anmol Malik. Anmol is also a Bollywood playback singer.
Awards and nominations[9]
Anu Malik is a record seven-time winner from a record of 42 nominations of the best music director which includes 14-time nominee for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
National Film Award
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Refugee | Best Music Direction | Won |
- Filmfare Awards
- 1994 - Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Baazigar
- 2001 - Winner, Filmfare Special Award - Refugee
- 2005 - Winner, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Main Hoon Na
- 1985 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Sohni Mahiwal (1984)
- 1995 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Main Khiladi Tu Anari
- 1996 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Akele Hum Akele Tum
- 1998 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Virasat (1997 film)
- 1998 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Border
- 1999 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Soldier
- 2000 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Biwi No.1
- 2000 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Haseena Maan Jaayegi
- 2001 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Josh
- 2001 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award- Fiza
- 2002 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai
- 2002 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Aśoka (2001 film)
- 2004 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - LOC: Kargil
- 2005 - Nominated, Filmfare Best Music Director Award - Murder
- Zee Cine Awards
- 2016 - Winner, Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Dum Laga Ke Haisha
- 2005 - Winner, Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Main Hoon Na
- 1998 - Nominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Border
- 1999 - Nominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Soldier
- 2000 - Nominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director- Haseena Maan Jaayegi
- 2000 - Nominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Biwi No.1
- 2001 - Nominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Refugee
- 2001 - Nominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Fiza
- 2002 - Nominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - Asoka
- 2004 - Nominated- Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director - LOC: Kargil
- Star Screen Awards
- 2005 - Winner, Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Main Hoon Na
- 2004 - Winner, Star Screen Award Special Tribute - Artist of the decade
- 1995 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Main Khiladi Tu Anari
- 1996 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Akele Hum Akele Tum
- 1998 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Border
- 1999 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Soldier
- 2000 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Haseena Maan Jaayegi
- 2000 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Biwi No.1
- 2001 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Refugee (2000 film)|Refugee
- 2001 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Fiza
- 2002 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Asoka (2001 film)|Asoka
- 2004 - Nominated,Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - LOC: Kargil
- 2004 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
- 2005 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
- 2007 - Star Screen Award for Best Music Director - Jaan-E-Mann
- International Indian Film Academy Awards
Anu Malik has highest nominations(7 nominations) without a win
- 2005 - Nominated, IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Murder (film)|Murder
- 2005 - Nominated,IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Main Hoon Na
- 2004 - Nominated,IIFA Award for Best Music Director - LOC Kargil
- 2004 - Nominated,IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
- 2002 - Nominated,IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai
- 2001 - Nominated,IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Fiza
- 2001 - Nominated,IIFA Award for Best Music Director - Josh (2000 film)|Josh
- Other
- 2005 - Winner,Popular Award - Best Music Director for Main Hoon Na (2004)
- 2010 - Winner,Asha Bhosle Award - Outstanding Contribution In Music
- 2010 - Winner,Indian Telly Awards - Best reality show judge
- 2014 - Winner,Giants International Awards - lifetime achievement in Music
- 2015 - Winner,Big Star Entertainment Awards - 92.7 BIG FM - Suhana Safar Music Award[10]
Discography
References
- ↑ "Why Anu Malik will not judge Indian Idol after six years - Times of India". Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ↑ "Anu Malik on making a comeback with 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' and surviving a decade without work". 20 February 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ↑ "Anu Malik - Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates - MTV". Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ↑ "WATCH: Hilarious Anu Malik Song Mash-Up Video Makes A Scathing Point About Plagiarism". Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ↑ "Waqt". BBC Shropshire. February 2005.
- ↑ Khubchandani, Lata (27 December 2006). "My Fundays". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India.
- ↑ "rediff.com, Movies: The music review of Asoka". Rediff.com. 2001-09-19. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
- ↑ "Unwell Anu Malik hospitalized". dna. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
- ↑ "Anu Malik Awards & Nominations, National Awards, Filmfare Awards, Cine Awards, IIFA, Screen Awards - Filmibeat". Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood. "Winners of the Big Star Entertainment Awards 2015 - Latest Movie Features - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 27 August 2016.
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