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?
Dooriyan
Pritam Lyrics
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Yeh Dooriyan
Yeh Dooriyan
In Raahon Ki Dooriyan
Nigahon Ki Dooriyan
Hum Rahon Ki Dooriyan
Fanah Ho Sabhi Dooriyan
Kyun Koi Paas Hai
Door Hai Kyun Koi
Jaane Na Koi Yahan Pe
Aa Raha Paas Ya Door Mein Ja Raha
Janu Na Mein Hoon Kahan Pe
Yeh Dooriyan
In Raahon Ki Dooriyan
Nigahon Ki Dooriyan
Hum Rahon Ki Dooriyan
Fanah Ho Sabhi Dooriyan
Yeh Dooriyan
Yeh Dooriyan
Kabhi Hua Yeh Bhi
Khali Rahon Pe Bhi
Tu Tha Mere Saath
Kabhi Tujhe Milke Lauta
Mera Dil Yeh Khali Khali Haath
Yeh Bhi Hua Kabhi
Jaise Hua Aabhi
Tujhko Sabhi Mein Paa Li
Tera Mujhe Kar Jaati Hai Dooriyan
Satati Hain Dooriyan
Tarsati Hain Dooriyan
Fanah Ho Sabhi Dooriyan
Kaha Bhi Na Mene
Nahi Jeena Mene
Tu Jo Na Mila
Tujhe Bhule Se Bhi Na
Bola Na Mene Chahun Fasla
Bas Fasla Rahein
Ban Ke Kasak Jo Kahen
Ho Aur Chahat Yeh Aur Jawan
Teri Meri Mit Jaani Hai Dooriyan
Begani Hai Dooriyan
Hat Jani Dooriyan
Fanah Ho Sabhi Dooriyan
Kyun Koi Paas Hai
Door Hai Kyun Koi
Jaane Na Koi Yahan Pe
Aa Raha Paas Ya Door Mein Ja Raha
Janu Na Mein Hoon Kahan Pe
Yeh Dooriyan
In Raahon Ki Dooriyan
Nigahon Ki Dooriyan
Hum Rahon Ki Dooriyan
Fanah Ho Sabhi Dooriyan
The song "Dooriyan" by Pritam speaks of distance and separation, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics express the pain and longing felt when someone is far away, whether it's because of physical distance or the emotional distance between two people. The repetition of "Yeh Dooriyan" emphasizes the idea that the distance between people can be all-consuming and overwhelming.
The first verse talks about the distance between paths, gazes, and lives that lead to the destruction of everything. It questions why someone can be close, yet so far away, and why some are distant when they should be close. The singer wonders whether they are moving closer or farther away from where they need to be.
The second verse speaks of a past relationship where the person was once with someone who is no longer by their side. The pain of being left with an empty, desolate heart is expressed, as well as the frustration of wanting to be with that person again, but the distance between them seems impossible to bridge.
Overall, the song conveys the feeling of helplessness and desperation when experiencing physical or emotional distance. It shows how distance can make a relationship struggle and ultimately perish, while simultaneously highlighting the intense yearning and desire that comes with missing someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeh Dooriyan
These distances
In Raahon Ki Dooriyan
Distances on paths
Nigahon Ki Dooriyan
Distances in sight
Hum Rahon Ki Dooriyan
Distances in our paths
Fanah Ho Sabhi Dooriyan
All distances will fade away
Kyun Koi Paas Hai
Why does someone close
Door Hai Kyun Koi
Why is someone far
Jaane Na Koi Yahan Pe
No one knows here
Aa Raha Paas Ya Door Mein Ja Raha
Coming close or going away
Janu Na Mein Hoon Kahan Pe
I don't know where I am
Kabhi Hua Yeh Bhi
It even happened once
Khali Rahon Pe Bhi
Even on empty roads
Tu Tha Mere Saath
You were with me
Kabhi Tujhe Milke Lauta
Sometimes after meeting you
Mera Dil Yeh Khali Khali Haath
My heart was left empty
Yeh Bhi Hua Kabhi
This also happened once
Jaise Hua Aabhi
As if it happened just now
Tujhko Sabhi Mein Paa Li
I found you in everyone
Tera Mujhe Kar Jaati Hai Dooriyan
These distances caused by you to me
Satati Hain Dooriyan
These distances torment me
Tarsati Hain Dooriyan
These distances make me yearn
Kaha Bhi Na Mene
I didn't say it anywhere
Nahi Jeena Mene
I haven't lived
Tu Jo Na Mila
If I didn't get you
Tujhe Bhule Se Bhi Na
Even by mistake, I won't forget you
Bola Na Mene Chahun Fasla
I didn't say I want distances
Bas Fasla Rahein
Let distances remain
Ban Ke Kasak Jo Kahen
Becoming the pain
Ho Aur Chahat Yeh Aur Jawan
And this desire is young
Teri Meri Mit Jaani Hai Dooriyan
These distances will end our union
Begani Hai Dooriyan
These distances are unfamiliar
Hat Jani Dooriyan
May these distances go away
Fanah Ho Sabhi Dooriyan
All distances will fade away
Writer(s): PRITAM, IRSHAD KAMIL
Contributed by Mateo L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AB-iw7dx
I'm actually glad that this song is underrated. Some masterpiece deserve to be known only by a few people with best taste! 😍😍
@Pallavi4146
😁😁😁
@hetalshah864
U have good taste not best!🙂
@sksakib3836
Why you guys copy same comments everywhere 😂😂..
@Abc-fk6gm
This version with 98 million views also check
@aditikambe9734
Damn true...🤙🙏
@omkar2468
Anyone here 2024 ?? :)
@idkmyname_785
i am
@krisbedi
"Dooriyaan" is not just a song...it's a memory for everyone in their own life, isn't it? ❤
@deepmusic999
💓💓💓