Music Director Ram Laxman Birth Anniversary: Timeless Tunes of Hum Aapke Hain Koun

Ram Laxman Birthday:There are some musicians in the history of Indian cinema, whose tunes made the films immortal. One such great musician wasRam Laxman, who decorated superhit films like 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun', 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' with his melodious tunes. On 22 May 2021, Ram Laxman said goodbye to this world, but the echo of his music still lives in crores of hearts.

Ram Laxman: A musical journey (Ram Laxman birthday)

The Ram Laxman duo started with composers Ram (Suresh Sharma) and Laxman (Vijay Patil). Together, they composed music for many Marathi and Hindi films under the name 'Ram Laxman'. Unfortunately, Ram died in 1976, but Laxman continued the duo in honor of his name and presented himself as 'Ram Laxman' throughout his career.

Who were Ram and Laxman?

Ram Laxman was actually the stage name of musician Vijay Patil. Initially, he used to work as a musical duo with his partner 'Ram', but even after Ram's death, he did not give up this name and gave music under the name of Ram Laxman throughout his career.

Ram Laxman's contribution in the music of 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun':

When Sooraj Barjatyaplannedthis film, he needed music that would perfectly reflect the family atmosphere - simple, melodious and full of Indianness. This is what Ram Laxman did very well.

1. Putting traditional Indian emotions into music:

Ram Laxman brought alive the sweetness of Indian weddings, family rituals, and relationships like brother-sister, husband-wife, through the music of this film (Hum Aapke Hain Koun songs). Songs like "Didi tera dewar deewana", "Maayi na maayin", "Joote do paise lo", "Wah Wah ram ji =" give a glimpse of Indian culture.

2. Theme-based tune of every song:

There are a total of 14 songs in the film, and each song depicts a specific emotion or situation. It was a record in itself that despite having so many songs in a film, no song felt unnecessary. This is proof of Ram Laxman's understanding of composition.

3. Effective use of the voices of Alka Yagnik and S.P. Balasubramaniam:

Ram Laxman recognized the voices of both these singers very well and gave them songs that are immortal even today. Romantic songs like "Pehla Pehla Pyar Hai", "Hum Aapke Hain Kaun", and "Lo Chali Main", and emotional tracks like "Jaise Jaise Tu Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye" became even more special with the voices of both.

4. To give superhit music without vulgarity:

At a time when the trend of item numbers or obscene lyrics was starting in films, Ram Laxman gave such songs which could be heard even in a family environment. This was the reason why this film was liked by audiences of all ages.

Sooraj Barjatya and Ram Laxman pair

Ram Laxman's biggest and most memorable collaboration was with Rajshri Productions and director Sooraj Barjatya. The 1989 film 'Maine Pyar Kiya' not only made Salman Khan a superstar, but also brought Ram Laxman's music to every household. Songs like "Dil Deewana", "Kabootar Ja Ja", and "Aaj Hum Apne" are still on the lips of listeners. After this, the 1994 film 'Hum Aapke Hain Kaun' changed the definition of music in the Indian film industry. Almost all the songs of this film - "Didi Tera Devar Deewana", "Pepsi-Cola Tu", "Mai Ni Maai", "Joote Do Paise Lo" - became the first choice of every function, every wedding and every family.

Musical feature

The specialty of Ram Laxman's tunes was their simplicity, sweetness, and Indianness. His music was based on traditional Indian ragas, which touched the hearts of the common people. He never showed inclination towards more experimental music, but rather gave voice to the emotions related to the Indian environment and family values.

Tribute on the Birth Anniversary

Laxman (Vijay Patil) died of a heart attack on 22 May 2021. Today, on his birth anniversary, the entire music world and film lovers are remembering him. It is difficult to sum up his contribution in words, because his music is not just heard, it is felt.

FAQs

Q1. Who were Ram-Laxman?
Ram-Laxman was a famous Indian music composer duo who composed many superhit songs in the 1980s and 1990s.

Q2. Who were "Ram" and "Lakshman" in the name of Ram-Lakshman?
The pair consisted of Vijay Patil (Lakshman) and Suraj (Ram). But Suraj (Ram) died in the early days, after which Laxman continued working under the name "Ram-Lakshman".

Q3. What are some popular songs of Ram-Lakshman?
Songs of films like "Maine Pyar Kiya", "Hum Aapke Hain Kaun", "Patthar Ke Phool", "Hum Saath Saath Hain" became very popular.

Q4. What was the contribution of Ram-Laxman to Salman Khan's career?
Ram-Laxman gave music in Salman Khan's early films,Maine Pyar KiyaandHum Aapke Hain Kaun, which were superhits and played a big role in creating Salman's image.

Q5. With which directors did Ram-Lakshman work the most?
They worked with Rajshri Productions (Sooraj Barjatya) for a long time and gave their special music in family-drama films.

Q6. Have Ram-Laxman been honoured with any awards?
Yes, theyhave received several music honours, includingFilmfare Awards, especially forMaine Pyar KiyaandHum Aapke Hain Koun.

Q7. What was the specialty of Ram-Lakshman's music?
Their music is known for its melodious tunes, simple lyrics, and songs full of family values, which are still loved by listeners.

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