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Prem Dhawan(1923-2001)

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Prem Dhawan was born on 13 June 1923 in Ambala, Punjab, British India [now Haryana, India]. He was a composer, known for Adhi Raat Ke Baad (1965), Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970) and Geet (1970). He died on 7 May 2001 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
BornJune 13, 1923
DiedMay 7, 2001(77)
BornJune 13, 1923
DiedMay 7, 2001(77)
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Known for

Adhi Raat Ke Baad (1965)
Adhi Raat Ke Baad
6.4
  • Soundtrack("Badi Haseen Hai Rangoon Ki Yeh Shyam", "Mukhdey Pe Tere Bijli Ki Chamak", "O Gori Tohri Bhanki Bhanki Chitvan", "Kaafir Nazar Takrai", "Bahut Haseen Hai Tumhari Aankhen, Kaho Toh Main Inse Pyaar Kar Du")
  • 1965
Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970)
Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar
8.2
  • Composer
  • 1970
Geet (1970)
Geet
6.9
  • Music Department
  • 1970
Jeevan Dhar, Nishi Kohli, and Dara Singh Randhawa in Darasingh: Ironman (1964)
Darasingh: Ironman
5.9
  • Writer
  • 1964

Credits

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Music Department

  • Kamal Haasan in Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
    Apoorva Sagodharargal
    8.3
    • lyrics
    • 1989
  • Guru Manio Granth (1977)
    Guru Manio Granth
    9.0
    • musical director
    • 1977
  • Dharkan (1972)
    Dharkan
    7.1
    • lyricist
    • 1972
  • Pavitra Papi (1970)
    Pavitra Papi
    7.8
    • lyricist: songs
    • 1970
  • Raj Kapoor in Mera Naam Joker (1970)
    Mera Naam Joker
    7.9
    • lyricist
    • 1970
  • Geet (1970)
    Geet
    6.9
    • lyricist
    • 1970
  • Ek Phool Do Mali (1969)
    Ek Phool Do Mali
    6.9
    • lyricist
    • 1969
  • Kenner (1968)
    Kenner
    5.1
    • dance music: composed by, Indian
    • 1968
  • Mumtaz Askari, Dara Singh Randhawa, and Sushama Shiromanee in Jung Aur Aman (1968)
    Jung Aur Aman
    4.9
    • lyricist
    • 1968
  • Upkar (1967)
    Upkar
    7.6
    • lyrics
    • 1967
  • Albela Mastana (1967)
    Albela Mastana
    4.2
    • lyricist
    • 1967
  • Biradari (1966)
    Biradari
    6.2
    • lyricist
    • 1966
  • Toofan Men Pyar Kahan (1966)
    Toofan Men Pyar Kahan
    • lyricist
    • 1966
  • Dus Lakh (1966)
    Dus Lakh
    6.7
    • lyricist
    • 1966
  • Kalpana and Feroz Khan in Tasveer (1966)
    Tasveer
    5.4
    • lyricist
    • 1966

Additional Crew

  • Waqt (1965)
    Waqt
    7.6
    • dances
    • 1965
  • Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959)
    Goonj Uthi Shehnai
    7.5
    • choreographer
    • 1959
  • Dhool Ka Phool (1959)
    Dhool Ka Phool
    6.9
    • choreographer
    • 1959
  • Do Phool (1958)
    Do Phool
    6.0
    • dances
    • 1958
  • Meena Kumari and M. Rajan in Sahara (1958)
    Sahara
    6.4
    • choreographer
    • 1958
  • Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in Naya Daur (1957)
    Naya Daur
    7.9
    • dances
    • 1957
  • Ghar Ghar Mein Diwali
    • choreography
    • 1955
  • Son of Ali Baba
    • choreography
    • 1955
  • Do Bigha Zamin (1953)
    Do Bigha Zamin
    8.3
    • choreographer
    • 1953
  • Sheesh Mahal (1950)
    Sheesh Mahal
    7.1
    • dances
    • 1950
  • Kamini Kaushal and Dilip Kumar in Arzoo (1950)
    Arzoo
    7.1
    • dances
    • 1950

Composer

  • The Naxalites (1980)
    The Naxalites
    6.2
    • Composer
    • 1980
  • Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun (1976)
    Sawa Lakh Se Ek Ladaun
    7.8
    • Composer (music)
    • 1976
  • Kisan Aur Bhagwan (1974)
    Kisan Aur Bhagwan
    6.6
    • Composer
    • 1974
  • Yogeeta Bali, Feroz Khan, and Dara Singh Randhawa in Bhagat Dhanna Jatt (1974)
    Bhagat Dhanna Jatt
    8.3
    • Composer
    • 1974
  • Pavitra Papi (1970)
    Pavitra Papi
    7.8
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar (1970)
    Nanak Dukhiya Sub Sansar
    8.2
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Kenner (1968)
    Kenner
    5.1
    • Composer
    • 1968
  • Shaheed (1965)
    Shaheed
    8.2
    • Composer
    • 1965

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Prem Dhavan
  • Born
    • June 13, 1923
    • Ambala, Punjab, British India [now Haryana, India]
  • Died
    • May 7, 2001
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India(heart attack)

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    Studied music under Ravi Shankar

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