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?
Maahi
Pritam Lyrics
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हो ज़िक्र मेरा
कहीं तेरी खामोशी में
हो फिकर मेरा
रुख तेरा जिधर का हो
हो उधर मेरा
तेरी बाहों तलक ही है
ये सफर मेरा
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
मेरी वफ़ा पे
हक हुआ तेरा
ओ माही माही वे
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
लो मैं क़यामत तक हुआ तेरा
लो मैं क़यामत तक हुआ तेरा
बातों को बहने दो
बाहों में रहने दो
हैं सुकून इनमें
रास्ते हो बेगाने
झूठे वो अफसाने
तू न हो जिनमें
हो थोड़ी उमर है
प्यार ज़्यादा मेरा
कैसे बताएं ये
सारा तेरा होगा
मैंने मुझे है
तुझको सौंपना
राहों पे बाहों पे
रहों पनाहों पे
आहों पे बाहों पे
सहों सलाहों पे
मेरे इश्क़ पे हुआ हक तेरा
हो माही माही वे
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
लो मैं क़यामत तक हुआ तेरा
हो माही माही वे
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
ओ माही ओ माही
मेरी वफ़ा पे हक हुआ तेरा
लो मैं क़यामत तक हुआ तेरा
लो मैं क़यामत तक हुआ तेरा
लो मैं क़यामत तक हुआ तेरा
मेरे इश्क़ पे हक हुआ तेरा
लो मैं क़यामत तक हुआ तेरा
ओ माही
माही रे
ओ माही रे
The lyrics of the song "Maahi" by Pritam express a deep sense of longing and connection between two individuals. The singer begins by acknowledging their presence in their friend's story, indicating that their memory is always a part of the friend's silence and thoughts. The lyrics suggest that no matter which path the friend takes, the singer's heart will always be there, and the journey belongs to both of them until the ends of their embrace.
The repeated chorus of "Maahi" signifies the intense bond and affection between the two individuals, with the singer declaring that their loyalty and commitment now rightfully belong to their friend. The lines "Lo main qayamat tak hua tera" emphasize the depth of this connection, suggesting that the singer will remain devoted and faithful to their friend until the end of time.
The following verses urge the listener to let the words flow and to allow themselves to stay in each other's arms, finding peace and solace there. The lyrics highlight the significance of their relationship, contrasting it with false tales and offering a glimpse into the singer's overwhelming love for their friend. The lines also convey a sense of surrender and dedication, as the singer expresses the willingness to entrust themselves entirely to their friend and be guided by them on every path and embrace.
The concluding lines reiterate the theme of unwavering devotion and the powerful hold of love, stating that the singer's love rightfully belongs to their friend and will remain so until the end of time. The repetition of "Maahi" and the inclusion of the name reinforces the personal and intimate nature of the bond being described. Overall, the lyrics of "Maahi" convey a deeply emotional and heartfelt message about love, loyalty, and the enduring connection between two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
यारा तेरी कहानी में
In your story, my mention is there
हो ज़िक्र मेरा
My memories exist somewhere in your silence
कहीं तेरी खामोशी में
My worries are hidden somewhere in your silence
हो फिकर मेरा
My concern lies where you turn
रुख तेरा जिधर का हो
Wherever you face, my heart is there
हो उधर मेरा
My journey extends till your embrace
तेरी बाहों तलक ही है
My trust belongs in your arms
ये सफर मेरा
This journey is mine
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Irshad Kamil
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bilalkhatri-xc6ho
Srk+Arijit Singh+Pritam +Irshad Kamil. Goosebumps ♥️🔥
@imranrashid1341
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@EmranRashid22
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@Sarveshsawarkar250
frrc
@AARANSHJUREL
Dunki music album is most underrated album of the year
@Phoneix70n
Muh ki baat cheen li yrr
True 💖
@macksequeira4233
DUNKI by Pritam da >>>>> Animal
@AARANSHJUREL
@@macksequeira4233 yess no doubt
@RickyDicky-pl1ch
Were only 1 month in. Wtf are u on about?!?!?
@kabyasarkar8400
2:32 - The shaking of the voice is just out of the universe 😭😭😭