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?
Jannatein Kahan
Pritam Lyrics
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C'mon shake shake shake
Shake shake it mommy
Don't shake shake shake
Shake shake it mommy
C'mon shake shake shake
Shake shake it mommy
ज़रा सा ज़रा सा
Woah ओ ओओ
लगे तू खफा सा
Woah ओ ओओ
ज़रा सा ज़रा सा
Woah ओ ओओ
गीला बेवजह सा
Woah ओ ओओ
तेरे ही लिए तुझसे हूँ जुदा
जन्नातें कहाँ बिन हुए फ़ना
Woah ओ ओओ
ओ ओ ओओ
Woah ओ ओओ
ओ ओ ओ
ज़रा सा ज़रा सा
Woah ओ ओ ओ
मुझे है गुमा सा
Woah ओ ओओ
ज़रा सा ज़रा सा
Woah ओ ओओ
अभी है नशा सा
Woah ओ ओओ
तेरे ही लिए तुझसे हूँ जुदा
जन्नातें कहाँ बिन हुए फ़ना
Woah ओ ओओ
ओ ओ ओओ
Woah ओ ओओ
ओ ओ ओ
Yeah, I'm just gonna gonna
I want know what the girl
It's me and you against this world
You're the only love that I breath breath breath
You're the only drug that I need need need
Nothing ever gonna come in between us
Even though I'm from Mars and baby you are from Venus
Woah ओ ओ ओ
ओ ओ ओओ
Woah ओ ओ ओ
ओ ओ ओ
हा एक धुआँ सा दिखता है
जो भी लिखूं मैं, मिटता है
दो पल मे ही
वो बातें, वो रातें, वो यादें किसी की
छूटती ही जारही है
टूटती ही जारही है वो हर कड़ी
इन सासों को, आहों को
मेरे गुनाहो की मिल रही है कोई सज़ा
जन्नातें कहाँ बिन हुए फ़ना
Woah ओ ओओ
ओ ओ ओओ
Woah ओ ओओ
ओ ओ ओओ
Woah ओ ओओ
ओ ओ ओओ
Woah ओ ओओ
ओ ओ ओ
The lyrics of the song "Jannatein Kahan" by Pritam convey a sense of longing and separation. The singer expresses feelings of being hurt and detached, as if the person they love has become distant and unresponsive. They feel a sense of emptiness and confusion, as if their love has become meaningless. The lyrics also reflect a deep sense of longing to be united with their loved one and a desire to find solace in their love.
The repetition of phrases like "Zara sa zara sa" and "Woah o o" adds to the emotional intensity of the song. The use of metaphors like "from Mars" and "from Venus" suggests the vast differences between the singer and their loved one, but also emphasizes their undeniable connection. The lines "Nothing ever gonna come in between us" and "You're the only drug that I need" highlight the unwavering love and devotion the singer feels towards their beloved.
The lyrics of "Jannatein Kahan" are filled with introspection and evoke a sense of yearning and desolation. Pritam's composition and the powerful vocals bring out the emotional depth of the lyrics, making it a poignant and relatable song about love and separation.
Line by Line Meaning
C'mon shake shake shake
Come on and dance energetically
Shake shake it mommy
Move your body, mom
Don't shake shake shake
Stop dancing vigorously
Shake shake it mommy
Keep moving your body, mom
Bring on, Bring on, Bring on, Bring on
Let's continue with enthusiasm
ज़रा सा ज़रा सा
Just a little bit
Woah ओ ओओ
Oh
लगे तू खफा सा
You seem upset
Woah ओ ओओ
Oh
ज़रा सा ज़रा सा
Just a little bit
Woah ओ ओओ
Oh
गीला बेवजह सा
Feels unnecessarily damp
Woah ओ ओओ
Oh
तेरे ही लिए तुझसे हूँ जुदा
I am separated from you for your sake only
जन्नातें कहाँ बिन हुए फ़ना
Where are the heavens, without being destroyed?
ओ ओ ओओ
Oh
हा एक धुआँ सा दिखता है
Ha, it appears like smoke
जो भी लिखूं मैं, मिटता है
Whatever I write, it gets erased
दो पल मे ही
In just a moment
वो बातें, वो रातें, वो यादें किसी की
Those conversations, those nights, those memories of someone
छूटती ही जारही है
They keep slipping away
टूटती ही जारही है वो हर कड़ी
Every moment, they are breaking
इन सासों को, आहों को
These breaths, these sighs
मेरे गुनाहो की मिल रही है कोई सज़ा
I am receiving punishment for my sins
जन्नातें कहाँ बिन हुए फ़ना
Where are the heavens, without being destroyed?
Woah ओ ओओ
Oh
Woah ओ ओओ
Oh
ओ ओ ओओ
Oh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAYUR PURI, PRITAM CHAKRABORTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ishan
Can someone please praise Nikhil D'Souza for his fabulous voice.. All credit goes to him and his team for this masterpiece..
Kailas Karankale
Definitely a masterpiece 😍
Sakshi Priya
Yup!!
Aditya Mitha
Nikhlil D’ Souza is the most underrated singer in Bollywood he deserves much recognition for his talent .
Ankita
Uff the nostalgia that kicks in while listening to this 🥺❤️
sachin S
L
Adnan Husain
True
Cdt Pranav JADHAV
Today it has passed 9 years for this and i am still in love with this song
Mohit Kaushik
Same here it's marvelous
Aqib Mengal
So many memories with this Song
If only we could go back to that time 💔