Early life
Pritam was born in Kolkata into a Bengali family. Pritam is the son of Prabodh Chakraborty, who runs a music school for children. Pritam gained his early training in music from his father and learned to play the guitar while still in school.
After completing his schooling at St. James' School and college education at Presidency College, he went to a music school. At Presidency he was the Social Services Secretary of the Students Union run by the Independents' Consolidation (IC). Pritam joined a Bangla band, Chandrabindoo. Before that he formed another band with his Presidency batchmates, called "Jotugriher Pakhi". They even have a cassette released to their credit at that time. In January 1993, Pritam joined the Film and Television Institute in Pune to undertake a course in sound recording and sound engineering. During this time, he was offered a chance to compose background music for a film by Hungarian filmmaker Istvan Gaal. He also learned African music from musicologist Kedar Avati.
Career
Having completed his education, Pritam Chakraborty moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood. During his stay in Mumbai, he began composing ad jingles, and became friendly with a number of other young men struggling to make it big, like Shantanu Moitra, Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Gadhvi and Chandrajeet Ganguly, also known as Jeet, who played the guitar with Anup Jalota.
Pritam got his first break when Gadhvi was signed on to direct Tere Liye and he, in turn, signed on his friends Jeet and Pritam as music composers. Though the music was well received, the film sank at the box office. However, in 2002 Yashraj Films signed Gadhvi up to direct Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, for which the Jeet-Pritam duo once again composed the music. All the songs from that movie were chartbusters, and the duo had hit the big time.His music comprises various kinds including Indian classical music and western influences. Pritam was then actively involved in mentoring and judging new talent on Zee TV's singing competition show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009.
[edit] Solo career
Jeet and Pritam worked together for only one more film which was Mudda-The Issue, before amicably parting. After the separation, Pritam's career as a solo musician stalled as he signed a series of flops like Fun2shh - Dudes In The 10th Century and Agnipankh. The films sank at the box office and with them, Pritam’s music too. However, in 2004, Pritam composed the music for Sanjay Gadhvi's second film, Dhoom, which was a runaway success. The film did well and the music topped the charts.
Pritam followed up the success of Dhoom with a string of chartbusting numbers after a year for Chocolate, Garam Masala and Gangster. Also he composed the music for Dhoom 2, the sequel to [Dhoom] & Life in a Metro. Most recently he composed the music for Singh Is Kinng, Kismat Konnection and formed a Band named Metro. His most top rated musics are from the movies Dhoom, Dhoom2, Gangster, Life in a metro, Jab we met, Race, Billu, Love Aaj Kal, Golmaal Returns, Tum Mile, Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani, De Dana Dan, Toh Baat Pakki, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?, Badmaash Company and more.
Career
Having completed his education, Pritam Chakraborty moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Bollywood. During his stay in Mumbai, he began composing ad jingles, and became friendly with a number of other young men struggling to make it big, like Shantanu Moitra, Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Gadhvi and Chandrajeet Ganguly, also known as Jeet, who played the guitar with Anup Jalota.
Pritam got his first break when Gadhvi was signed on to direct Tere Liye and he, in turn, signed on his friends Jeet and Pritam as music composers. Though the music was well received, the film sank at the box office. However, in 2002 Yashraj Films signed Gadhvi up to direct Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, for which the Jeet-Pritam duo once again composed the music. All the songs from that movie were chartbusters, and the duo had hit the big time.His music comprises various kinds including Indian classical music and western influences. Pritam was then actively involved in mentoring and judging new talent on Zee TV's singing competition show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2009.
[edit] Solo career
Jeet and Pritam worked together for only one more film which was Mudda-The Issue, before amicably parting. After the separation, Pritam's career as a solo musician stalled as he signed a series of flops like Fun2shh - Dudes In The 10th Century and Agnipankh. The films sank at the box office and with them, Pritam’s music too. However, in 2004, Pritam composed the music for Sanjay Gadhvi's second film, Dhoom, which was a runaway success. The film did well and the music topped the charts.
Pritam followed up the success of Dhoom with a string of chartbusting numbers after a year for Chocolate, Garam Masala and Gangster. Also he composed the music for Dhoom 2, the sequel to [Dhoom] & Life in a Metro. Most recently he composed the music for Singh Is Kinng, Kismat Konnection and formed a Band named Metro. His most top rated musics are from the movies Dhoom, Dhoom2, Gangster, Life in a metro, Jab we met, Race, Billu, Love Aaj Kal, Golmaal Returns, Tum Mile, Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani, De Dana Dan, Toh Baat Pakki, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?, Badmaash Company and more.
Filmography as an actor
Life in a metro (Guest appearance)
[edit] References
1.^ Plagiarism - Common chord that strings Pritam's music
2.^ 'I don't deny copying'
3.^ Bollywood music: If it's a hit, it's a rip-off
4.^ Pritam's the legitimate copy cat?
Baatein Kuch Ankahee
Pritam Lyrics
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दिल मई तोह था बहोत कुछ पर इन लबों ने कुछ न कहीं
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh-oh(Whoa, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
शायद यही है प्यार, शायद यही है प्यार
कह दे मुझसे दिल में क्या है, ऐसा भी क्या ग़ुरूर?
तुझको भी तो हो रहा है थोड़ा असर ज़रूर
ये खामोशी जीने ना दे, कोई तो बात हो
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh-oh(Whoa, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
शायद यही है प्यार
तू ही मेरी रोशनी है, तू ही चिराग़ है
धीरे-धीरे मिट जाएगा, हलका सा दाग है
ये ज़हर भी यूँ पिया है जैसे शराब हो
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh-oh(Whoa, whoa-oh-oh-oh)
शायद यही है प्यार
बातें कुछ अनकही सी, मन्न मै रहेसि गयी
धड़कन सुनता कोई तोह कबसे है दिल मै ठेरी हुई
Whoa, whoa-oh-oh-oh
शायद यही है प्यार, शायद यही है प्यार
The lyrics of the song "Baatein Kuch Ankahee" by Pritam are filled with emotions and depict the complexities of love.
The first verse, "बातें कुछ अनकही सी, आँखों के रस्ते बेसी गई" (There are some unspoken words, lost in the path of our eyes) highlights the unsaid feelings and unexpressed emotions between two individuals. It suggests that there is a connection between them that goes beyond words, something that can only be felt through the expressions in their eyes. The repetition of "whoa, whoa-oh-oh-oh" emphasizes the intensity and depth of this connection, possibly indicating its power and significance.
The second verse, "कह दे मुझसे दिल में क्या है, ऐसा भी क्या ग़ुरूर? तुझको भी तो हो रहा है थोड़ा असर ज़रूर" (Tell me what you feel in your heart, why such pride? You too are being affected, surely) talks about the hesitation to express true feelings. It questions why there is a need for such secrecy and pride when both individuals are experiencing the impact of their connection. The line "ये खामोशी जीने ना दे, कोई तो बात हो" (This silence doesn't let us live, let there be some conversation) suggests that the silence and unspoken words are causing a sense of suffocation, and the desire for a genuine conversation to address their emotions.
The third verse, "तू ही मेरी रोशनी है, तू ही चिराग़ है" (You are my light, you are my lamp) symbolizes the importance and significance of the other person in one's life. They bring brightness and illuminating energy, guiding their path. The line "धीरे-धीरे मिट जाएगा, हल्का सा दाग है" (Slowly, it will fade away, it's just a small mark) implies that even though there may be ups and downs, obstacles and imperfections, these moments are temporary and will fade away.
Lastly, the repetition of "शायद यही है प्यार" (Perhaps this is love) throughout the song emphasizes the theme of love and hints at the possibility that the emotions and connection being described are indeed love. It leaves room for interpretation, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and emotions related to love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Baatein Kuch Ankahee" convey the unspoken emotions, the yearning for conversation, and the depth of love between two individuals. It explores the complexity of human emotions and the power of connection beyond words.
Line by Line Meaning
बातें कुछ अनकही सी, आखों के रस्ते बेसी गयी
Some unsaid words settled on the path of my eyes
दिल मई तोह था बहोत कुछ पर इन लबों ने कुछ न कहीं
My heart had a lot to say, but these lips remained silent
शायद यही है प्यार, शायद यही है प्यार
Maybe this is love, maybe this is love
कह दे मुझसे दिल में क्या है, ऐसा भी क्या ग़ुरूर?
Tell me what's in your heart, what's this pride about?
तुझको भी तो हो रहा है थोड़ा असर ज़रूर
You too are being affected, for sure
ये खामोशी जीने ना दे, कोई तो बात हो
This silence doesn't let me live, there should be some conversation
तू ही मेरी रोशनी है, तू ही चिराग़ है
You are my light, you are my lamp
धीरे-धीरे मिट जाएगा, हलका सा दाग है
Slowly, it will disappear, it's a faint stain
ये ज़हर भी यूँ पिया है जैसे शराब हो
I have consumed this poison as if it were wine
बातें कुछ अनकही सी, मन्न मै रहेसि गयी
Some unsaid words remain in my heart
धड़कन सुनता कोई तोह कबसे है दिल मै ठेरी हुई
Someone has been listening to my heartbeat for a long time
शायद यही है प्यार, शायद यही है प्यार
Maybe this is love, maybe this is love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PRITAM CHAKRABORTY, SANDEEP SRIVASTAVA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thatriceeaterasian
I randomly remembered this song ,i searched it up and I'm so glad i came back here:)
still so good after all the years
@Ergamer-dm2fr
Me too
@hkknowledge02
Same. I saw a song with similar title and remembered this one. Now listening it on repeat.
@ChinmayeeChaudhari-ce1de
❤same here. ❤
@designteam9301
nobody cares
@zk3361
Me too ❤
@saurabhshah940
Those days..💯❤🔥
@shishirpuri3160
Exactly man
@rehanfarooqui1525
Haan yr
Kya din the
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