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|caption = Mullick in the film Doctor, 1940 | |caption = Mullick in the film Doctor, 1940 | ||
|birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1905|05|10}} | |birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1905|05|10}} | ||
|birth_place = [[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]] | |birth_place = [[Calcutta]], [[Bengal Presidency]], [[British India]] | ||
|death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|1978|02|19|1905|05|10}} | |death_date = {{Death date and age|df=yes|1978|02|19|1905|05|10}} | ||
|death_place = [[Calcutta]], [[West Bengal]], | |death_place = [[Calcutta]], [[West Bengal]], India | ||
|known_for = singing, music direction, composition and acting | |known_for = singing, music direction, composition and acting | ||
|occupation = musical composer, singer and actor | |occupation = musical composer, singer and actor | ||
|nationality = | |nationality = Indian | ||
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'''Pankaj Kumar Mullick''' (10 May 1905 – 19 February 1978) was an Indian music composer, playback singer and actor, who was a pioneer of film music in [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali cinema]] and [[Hindi cinema]] at the advent of [[playback singing]], as well as an early exponent of [[Rabindra Sangeet]].<ref name="up"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/history-and-culture/article1105638.ece |title=Rooted to the core |date=20 January 2011 |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref name=Biography>[http://www.pankajmullick.org/biography.htm Biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110509092640/http://www.pankajmullick.org/biography.htm |date= 9 May 2011 }}</ref><ref name="hin"/> | |||
He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in 1970,<ref>{{cite web |title=Padma Awards |publisher=[[Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (India)|Ministry of Communications and Information Technology]] |url=http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmashri_awards_list1.php}}</ref> followed by the [[Dadasaheb Phalke Award]] (India's highest award in cinema, given by the [[Government of India]]) in 1972 for lifetime contribution to [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref name="hin"/><ref>[http://www.webindia123.com/government/award/dada.htm Recipients of Dada Saheb Phalke Award]. webindia123.com</ref> | He was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in 1970,<ref>{{cite web |title=Padma Awards |publisher=[[Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (India)|Ministry of Communications and Information Technology]] |url=http://india.gov.in/myindia/padmashri_awards_list1.php}}</ref> followed by the [[Dadasaheb Phalke Award]] (India's highest award in cinema, given by the [[Government of India]]) in 1972 for lifetime contribution to [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref name="hin"/><ref>[http://www.webindia123.com/government/award/dada.htm Recipients of Dada Saheb Phalke Award]. webindia123.com</ref> | ||
==Early life and training== | ==Early life and training== | ||
Pankaj Kumar Mullick was born in Kolkata to Monimohan and Monomohini Mullick. His father Monimohan had a deep interest in traditional Bengali music. He started his early training in [[Indian classical music]] under the tutelage of | Pankaj Kumar Mullick was born in Kolkata to Monimohan and Monomohini Mullick. His father Monimohan had a deep interest in traditional Bengali music. He started his early training in [[Indian classical music]] under the tutelage of Durgadas Bandyopadhyaya. He studied at the [[Scottish Church College]] of the [[University of Calcutta]].<ref>''Some Alumni of Scottish Church College'' in ''175th Year Commemoration Volume''. Scottish Church College, April 2008. page 590.</ref> An important turning point in his life came when, after finishing his studies, he came in contact with [[Dinendranath Tagore]], who was [[Rabindranath Tagore]]'s grand-nephew. This led to Pankaj Mullick's lasting interest in [[Rabindra Sangeet]]. Rabindranath Tagore, in turn, grew fond of him, and soon Mullick became known as one of the leading exponents of Tagore's songs.<ref name="up"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/An-unequalled-music-/articleshow/5961903.cms |title=An unequalled music |date=22 May 2010 |work=Times of India}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Tagore's song ''Nemecche Aaj Prothom Badal'' became his first commercial recording, with the Kolkata-based Videophone Company in 1926, at the age of twenty one. This was the first of many albums which made him a household name in Rabindra sangeet.<ref name="up"/> | Tagore's song ''Nemecche Aaj Prothom Badal'' became his first commercial recording, with the Kolkata-based Videophone Company in 1926, at the age of twenty one. This was the first of many albums which made him a household name in Rabindra sangeet.<ref name="up"/> | ||
He started his career with the [[All India Radio|Indian Broadcasting Corporation]] in Calcutta in 1927, the forerunner of [[All India Radio]] (AIR), along with composer [[R. C. Boral]], where he contributed as a music director and artist for nearly fifty years. Apart from composing songs for movies, he also composed | He started his career with the [[All India Radio|Indian Broadcasting Corporation]] in Calcutta in 1927, the forerunner of [[All India Radio]] (AIR), along with composer [[R. C. Boral]], where he contributed as a music director and artist for nearly fifty years. Apart from composing songs for movies, he also composed the programme called Mahishashur Mardini. This program was based on the triumph Maa Durga over the demon Mahishashur. The programme included Chandi Path by Birendra Krishna Bhadra and agomoni songs by various singers. This programme gained such a huge popularity that till date, the recorded version of this programme is played by All India Radio on the day of Mahalaya at 4:00 am.<ref name="up">{{cite web |url=http://www.upperstall.com/people/pankaj-mullick |title=Upperstall Profile |date=10 May 2015 |publisher=Upperstall.com}}</ref><ref name=Biography/> | ||
He contributed in various capacities to Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and Tamil language films for 38 years, starting in 1931. He worked as music director to artists like [[K.L. Saigal]], [[S.D. Burman]], [[Hemanta Mukherjee]], [[Geeta Dutt]] and [[Asha Bhosle]]. He acted with famous film actors like K L Saigal, [[P.C. Barua]] and [[Kanan Devi]]. Along with [[Nitin Bose]] and his renowned sound engineer brother Mukul Bose, Mullick introduced playback singing in Indian cinema.<ref name=Biography/> | He contributed in various capacities to Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and Tamil language films for 38 years, starting in 1931. He worked as music director to artists like [[K.L. Saigal]], [[S.D. Burman]], [[Hemanta Mukherjee]], [[Geeta Dutt]] and [[Asha Bhosle]]. He acted with famous film actors like K L Saigal, [[P.C. Barua]] and [[Kanan Devi]]. Along with [[Nitin Bose]] and his renowned sound engineer brother Mukul Bose, Mullick introduced playback singing in Indian cinema.<ref name=Biography/> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* {{Official website|www.pankajmullick.org}} | * {{Official website|www.pankajmullick.org}} | ||
* http://pankajmullick.com/ : A comprehensive resource centre for research and documentation of Pankaj Mullick songs & related memorabilia | * http://pankajmullick.com/ : A comprehensive resource centre for research and documentation of Pankaj Mullick songs & related memorabilia | ||
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Pankaj Mullick | |
|---|---|
 Mullick in the film Doctor, 1940 | |
| Born | 10 May 1905 |
| Died | 19 February 1978 (aged 72) Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | musical composer, singer and actor |
| Known for | singing, music direction, composition and acting |
Pankaj Kumar Mullick (10 May 1905 – 19 February 1978) was an Indian music composer, playback singer and actor, who was a pioneer of film music in Bengali cinema and Hindi cinema at the advent of playback singing, as well as an early exponent of Rabindra Sangeet.[1][2][3][4]
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1970,[5] followed by the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (India's highest award in cinema, given by the Government of India) in 1972 for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.[4][6]
Early life and training[edit]
Pankaj Kumar Mullick was born in Kolkata to Monimohan and Monomohini Mullick. His father Monimohan had a deep interest in traditional Bengali music. He started his early training in Indian classical music under the tutelage of Durgadas Bandyopadhyaya. He studied at the Scottish Church College of the University of Calcutta.[7] An important turning point in his life came when, after finishing his studies, he came in contact with Dinendranath Tagore, who was Rabindranath Tagore's grand-nephew. This led to Pankaj Mullick's lasting interest in Rabindra Sangeet. Rabindranath Tagore, in turn, grew fond of him, and soon Mullick became known as one of the leading exponents of Tagore's songs.[1][8]
Career[edit]
Tagore's song Nemecche Aaj Prothom Badal became his first commercial recording, with the Kolkata-based Videophone Company in 1926, at the age of twenty one. This was the first of many albums which made him a household name in Rabindra sangeet.[1]
He started his career with the Indian Broadcasting Corporation in Calcutta in 1927, the forerunner of All India Radio (AIR), along with composer R. C. Boral, where he contributed as a music director and artist for nearly fifty years. Apart from composing songs for movies, he also composed the programme called Mahishashur Mardini. This program was based on the triumph Maa Durga over the demon Mahishashur. The programme included Chandi Path by Birendra Krishna Bhadra and agomoni songs by various singers. This programme gained such a huge popularity that till date, the recorded version of this programme is played by All India Radio on the day of Mahalaya at 4:00 am.[1][3]
He contributed in various capacities to Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and Tamil language films for 38 years, starting in 1931. He worked as music director to artists like K.L. Saigal, S.D. Burman, Hemanta Mukherjee, Geeta Dutt and Asha Bhosle. He acted with famous film actors like K L Saigal, P.C. Barua and Kanan Devi. Along with Nitin Bose and his renowned sound engineer brother Mukul Bose, Mullick introduced playback singing in Indian cinema.[3]
He worked with one of the early film studios, New Theatres Calcutta for 25 years.[3]
Legacy[edit]
The Indian Postal Service released a postage stamp on his birth centenary in 2006 on 4 August, and on 10 May, Doordarshan, India's state television channel, telecast a special music programme to commemorate the occasion. Five decades earlier, it was he and Bharatanatyam danseuse Vyjayanthimala who were lead performers at the nationwide launch of the channel in 1959.[4]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1955 | Raikamal |
| 1954 | Chitrangada |
| 1952 | Yatrik |
| 1952 | Mahaprasthaner Pathey |
| 1952 | Zalzala |
| 1950 | Rupkatha |
| 1949 | Manzoor |
| 1948 | Pratibad |
| 1947 | Ramer Sumati |
| 1945 | Dui Purush |
| 1944 | Meri Bahen |
| 1943 | Kashinath |
| 1943 | Dikshul |
| 1942 | Meenakshi |
| 1940 | Doctor |
| 1940 | Nartaki |
| 1940 | Zindagi |
| 1939 | Badi Didi |
| 1939 | Dushman |
| 1939 | Kapal Kundala |
| 1938 | Abhagin |
| 1938 | Abhigyan |
| 1938 | Desher Mati |
| 1938 | Dharti Mata |
| 1938 | Jiban Maran |
| 1937 | Badi Bahen |
| 1937 | Didi |
| 1937 | Mukti |
| 1936 | Devdas |
| 1936 | Grihadah |
| 1936 | Karodpati a.k.a. Millionaire with R. C. Boral |
| 1936 | Maya |
| 1936 | Manzil |
| 1933 | Yahudi Ki Ladki |
| 1931 | Chasher Meye |
Works[edit]
- Aamar Jug Aamar Gaan (Bengali). Firma KLM Pvt Ltd., Calcutta 1980.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Upperstall Profile". Upperstall.com. 10 May 2015.
- ↑ "Rooted to the core". The Hindu. 20 January 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Biography Archived 9 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Mullick again". The Hindu. 10 June 2005. Archived from the original on 5 January 2010.
- ↑ "Padma Awards". Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
- ↑ Recipients of Dada Saheb Phalke Award. webindia123.com
- ↑ Some Alumni of Scottish Church College in 175th Year Commemoration Volume. Scottish Church College, April 2008. page 590.
- ↑ "An unequalled music". Times of India. 22 May 2010.
External links[edit]
- www
.pankajmullick .org - http://pankajmullick.com/ : A comprehensive resource centre for research and documentation of Pankaj Mullick songs & related memorabilia
- Pankaj Mullick on IMDb
Categories:
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- Indian singer-songwriters
- Singers from Kolkata
- Rabindra Sangeet exponents
- Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts
- University of Calcutta alumni
- Hindi film score composers
- 20th-century Indian male singers
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- Indian male film score composers