Pritam Chakraborty (chakravarty) better known as Pritam is a music director… Read Full Bio ↴Pritam Chakraborty (chakravarty) better known as Pritam is a music director and composer from India who is currently based in Mumbai.

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?

Kar Salaam
Pritam Lyrics

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Kyun zindagi se ho shikva gila
Kyun zindagi se ho shikva gila
yeh hasti hai rooti hai
jo bhi hai jaisi hai
jo bhi yehh deti hai
woh hai salam
kar salam
kar salam

kar salam
kar salam

Ooooooo
nakhre utha iske nakhre utha
nakhre utha iske nakhre utha
haan dhoop bhi yeh hai
chaao bhi yeh hai
jo bhi yeh kehti hai tu maan jao
kar salam
kar salam
kar salam
kar salam

Kho jaana, pa jaana, na paana
hai jindagi jaane le
bik jaana, loot jaana, bass jaana
hai jindagi maan le
ho ho ho karle yakin
jo kal gaya woh phir se aata nahin
ho ho ho gujra huva
jo waqt hai woh dastak lagaata nahin
jo aaj hai bass wahi hai tera
jo aaj hai bass wahi hai tera
haa kya teri hasti hai, mitti ki basti hai
pal mein hi ho jaati hai yeh fanaa
kar salam
kar salam
kar salam
kar salam

Kyun zindagi se ho shikva gila
kyun zindagi se ho shikva gila
yeh hasti hai rooti hai
jo bhi hai jaisi hai
jo bhi yehh deti hai
woh hai salam
kar salam
kar salam

kar salam
kar salam

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pritam's song Kar Salaam are a contemplation on life and its ever-changing nature. The singer begins by addressing those who complain and have grievances about life, stating that life itself is both smiling and crying, and everything it offers should be accepted with gratitude. Whatever it gives, be it moments of happiness or sorrow, are all part of life's grand scheme. The chorus, "kar salam," which translates to "pay respect," acts as a reminder to appreciate and respect life as it is.

The next verse continues the same thought with the singer asking the listener to put up with the temperamental nature of life. He says that life may change at any moment, and you may lose some things or gain something unexpected. Despite this uncertainty, he tells listeners to accept what life offers and have faith that everything happens for a reason.

The final verse of Kar Salaam speaks of the fleeting nature of life, comparing it to the city of mud. Life is temporary, and one must appreciate what one has while they have it, as it may all be gone the next moment. Throughout the song, the singer urges the listener to embrace life fully and appreciate its intricacies.

Line by Line Meaning

Kyun zindagi se ho shikva gila
Why do you complain about life?

yeh hasti hai rooti hai
This entity laughs and cries

jo bhi hai jaisi hai
It is what it is

jo bhi yehh deti hai
Whatever it gives,

woh hai salam
It's a greeting

kar salam kar salam kar salam kar salam
Say hello, say hello, say hello, say hello

nakhre utha iske nakhre utha
Raise this entity's tantrums

haan dhoop bhi yeh hai chaao bhi yeh hai
Yes, it's both sunlight and shade

jo bhi yeh kehti hai tu maan jao
Whatever it says, you accept

Kho jaana, pa jaana, na paana hai jindagi jaane le
Being lost or found, not getting something; Life makes you learn

bik jaana, loot jaana, bass jaana hai jindagi maan le
Being sold, robbed, and settling; It's life's way, accept it