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'''Kanu Roy''' was an Indian film actor and music composer in [[Hindi]] and [[Bengali language|Bengali]] films.  
'''Kanu Roy''' (1912-1981) was an Indian actor and music composer in [[Hindi]] and [[Bengali language|Bengali]] films.  
He gave music for most of [[Basu Bhattacharya]]'s films.
He gave music for most of [[Basu Bhattacharya]]'s films.


His most famous compositions are for [[Geeta Dutt]], such as ''Aaj ki Kaalighata'' and ''[[Uski Kahani]]'' (1966), Lyrics: [[Kaifi Azmi]], and the songs of Geeta Dutt's last film as a singer, ''[[Anubhav (1971 film)|Anubhav]]'' (1971) – "Koi Chupke Se Aake", "Mera Dil Jo Mera Hota" and "Meri Jaan Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho".<ref>{{cite news |title=All Time Greats: Geeta Dutt: Too short a lifespan for a nightingale  |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2005/06/30/d506301404103.htm |work=The Daily Star |date= 30 June 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas |author=K. Moti Gokulsing, Wimal Dissanayake|authorlink= |publisher= Taylor & Francis|year=2013|isbn=9781136772849 |page=254 |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Routledge_Handbook_of_Indian_Cinemas/djUFmlFbzFkC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=kanu+roy+music+director&pg=PA254&printsec=frontcover }}</ref> He also gave two hits to [[Manna Dey]] in ''Anubhav'' – "Phir Koi Phool Khila" and in ''[[Avishkaar]] '' – "Hansne Ki Chaah Ne Kitna Mujhe Rulaya Hai" and “Machal Ke Jab Bhi Aankhon Mein” by Bhupender Singh in ''Grihpravash'' (1979).<ref>{{cite news |last1=LOKAPALLY |first1=VIJAY |title=Griha Pravesh (1979) |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/griha-pravesh-1979/article7792918.ece |work=The Hindu |date=October 22, 2015}}</ref> In his early struggling years in Mumbai, he did small film roles, and gave film music whenever he got a chance. <ref>{{cite web |title=The Struggle Stories (Column: B-Town) |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/the-struggle-stories-column-btown/1807226 |publisher=Outlook magazine}}</ref>
His most famous compositions are for [[Geeta Dutt]], such as ''Aaj ki Kaalighata'' and ''[[Uski Kahani]]'' (1966), Lyrics: [[Kaifi Azmi]], and the songs of Geeta Dutt's last film as a singer, ''[[Anubhav (1971 film)|Anubhav]]'' (1971) – "Koi Chupke Se Aake", "Mera Dil Jo Mera Hota" and "Meri Jaan Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho".<ref>{{cite news |title=All Time Greats: Geeta Dutt: Too short a lifespan for a nightingale  |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2005/06/30/d506301404103.htm |work=The Daily Star |date= 30 June 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas |author=K. Moti Gokulsing, Wimal Dissanayake|authorlink= |publisher= Taylor & Francis|year=2013|isbn=9781136772849 |pages=254 |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Routledge_Handbook_of_Indian_Cinemas/djUFmlFbzFkC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=kanu+roy+music+director&pg=PA254&printsec=frontcover }}</ref> He also gave two hits to [[Manna Dey]] in ''Anubhav'' – "Phir Koi Phool Khila" and in ''[[Avishkaar]] '' – "Hansne Ki Chaah Ne Kitna Mujhe Rulaya Hai" and “Machal Ke Jab Bhi Aankhon Mein” by Bhupender Singh in ''Grihpravash'' (1979).<ref>{{cite news |last1=LOKAPALLY |first1=VIJAY |title=Griha Pravesh (1979) |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/griha-pravesh-1979/article7792918.ece |work=The Hindu |date=October 22, 2015}}</ref> In his early struggling years in Mumbai, he did small film roles, and gave film music whenever he got a chance.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Struggle Stories (Column: B-Town) |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/the-struggle-stories-column-btown/1807226 |publisher=Outlook magazine}}</ref>


The [[Jagjit Singh|Jagjit]] and [[Chitra Singh]] rendition of "[[Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Jaye]]" in ''[[Avishkaar]]'' (1973) is also fairly well known. His other films were not so successful, however.
The [[Jagjit Singh|Jagjit]] and [[Chitra Singh]] rendition of "[[Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Jaye]]" in ''[[Avishkaar]]'' (1973) is also fairly well known. His other films were not so successful, however.

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Kanu Roy
BornDecember 9, 1912
DiedDecember 20, 1981
India
Occupationmusic director
Years active1943–1983

Kanu Roy (1912-1981) was an Indian actor and music composer in Hindi and Bengali films. He gave music for most of Basu Bhattacharya's films.

His most famous compositions are for Geeta Dutt, such as Aaj ki Kaalighata and Uski Kahani (1966), Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi, and the songs of Geeta Dutt's last film as a singer, Anubhav (1971) – "Koi Chupke Se Aake", "Mera Dil Jo Mera Hota" and "Meri Jaan Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho".[1][2] He also gave two hits to Manna Dey in Anubhav – "Phir Koi Phool Khila" and in Avishkaar – "Hansne Ki Chaah Ne Kitna Mujhe Rulaya Hai" and “Machal Ke Jab Bhi Aankhon Mein” by Bhupender Singh in Grihpravash (1979).[3] In his early struggling years in Mumbai, he did small film roles, and gave film music whenever he got a chance.[4]

The Jagjit and Chitra Singh rendition of "Babul Mora Naihar Chhooto Jaye" in Avishkaar (1973) is also fairly well known. His other films were not so successful, however.

Filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "All Time Greats: Geeta Dutt: Too short a lifespan for a nightingale". The Daily Star. 30 June 2005.
  2. ↑ K. Moti Gokulsing, Wimal Dissanayake (2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Taylor & Francis. p. 254. ISBN 9781136772849.
  3. ↑ LOKAPALLY, VIJAY (22 October 2015). "Griha Pravesh (1979)". The Hindu.
  4. ↑ "The Struggle Stories (Column: B-Town)". Outlook magazine.

External links[edit]

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