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?
Bheegi Bheegi
Pritam Lyrics
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bheegi bheegi yaaden
bheegi bheegi baaten
bheegi bheegi aankhon mein kaisi nami hai
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha
sapnon ka saya palkon pe aya
phir bhi yeh kaisi kami hai
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
hamari adhuri kahaani
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
hamari adhuri kahaani
Aadhi aadhi jaagi aadhi aadhi soyi
aankhen yeh teri toh lagta hai royi
lekar ke naam hamara
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha
rutha rutha rab chhuta chhuta sab
toota toota dil tere bina ab
kaise ho jeena ganwara
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
hamari adhuri kahaani
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
hamari adhuri kahaani
bheegi bheegi si hai raaten
bheegi bheegi yaaden
bheegi bheegi baaten
bheegi bheegi aankhon mein kaisi nami hai
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha aa ha
aa ha ha ha
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
hamari adhuri kahaani
na jaane koi – 2 hamari adhuri kahani
na jaane koi yeh zindagaani zindgaani
hamari adhuri kahaani
na na na….
The song Bheegi Bheegi is a beautiful composition by Pritam that expresses the emotions of a lover who is missing their significant other. The song describes the feeling of loneliness that the lover experiences in their absence, as they reminisce about the moments spent together. The singer describes the rainy nights, the moments shared, and the conversations between the two. The use of the word "Bheegi" (wet) throughout the song, symbolizes the tears that the lover has shed in the absence of their loved one.
The lyrics contain beautiful metaphors that showcase the depth of emotions of the lover, like "Sapnon Ka Saya Palkon Pe Aya" (The dreams' aura came upon my eyelids), and "Rutha Rutha Rab Chhuta Chhuta Sab" (God is angry, everything is falling apart). The singer also talks about how the lover still feels incomplete, despite the beautiful moments shared in the past. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they don't know what life holds for them, and that their story may be incomplete.
Overall, the song Bheegi Bheegi is a beautiful expression of love, longing, and sadness that is sure to touch the hearts of music lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
Bheegi bheegi si hai raaten
These nights are wet and glistening
bheegi bheegi yaaden
Memories are moist and heavy
bheegi bheegi baaten
Conversations are damp and poignant
bheegi bheegi aankhon mein kaisi nami hai
What kind of moisture is in these teary eyes
aa ha ha ha aa ha
There is a sad sense of laughter amidst the tears
sapnon ka saya palkon pe aya
The shadow of dreams has come upon my eyelids
pal mein hasaya pal mein rulaya
Moments of happiness and sadness follow one another swiftly
phir bhi yeh kaisi kami hai
Still, there is a sense of lacking
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
Who knows what this life is like
hamari adhuri kahaani
Our story is incomplete
Aadhi aadhi jaagi aadhi aadhi soyi
Half awake, half asleep
aankhen yeh teri toh lagta hai royi
Your eyes look like they've been crying
lekar ke naam hamara
Taking our name with you
rutha rutha rab chhuta chhuta sab
God is distant, everything is falling apart
toota toota dil tere bina ab
My heart is shattered without you
kaise ho jeena ganwara
How can I live a bleak life
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
Who knows what this life is like
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
Who knows what this life is like
bheegi bheegi si hai raaten
These nights are wet and glistening
bheegi bheegi yaaden
Memories are moist and heavy
bheegi bheegi baaten
Conversations are damp and poignant
bheegi bheegi aankhon mein kaisi nami hai
What kind of moisture is in these teary eyes
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
Who knows what this life is like
hamari adhuri kahaani
Our story is incomplete
na jaane koi kaisi hai yeh zindagaani zindgaani
Who knows what this life is like
hamari adhuri kahaani
Our story is incomplete
Contributed by Hannah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.