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?
Mahiya
Pritam Lyrics
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U shine juss like a star mahia
Cuz ur my only pyar mahia
Maine tujh ko he dil may basaya
Tu hi mera pyar mahia X2
Tu nay aisee adda say mujhay dekha
Dil ho gya nisaar mahia
Tu hi ha mera pyar mahia x2
Dil ho gya nisaar mahia
Tu hi ha mera pyar mahia x2
Y don't u tell me mahi
Ma mid at ease
How do u wish to see the loyalty in me
Appnee wafa iqrar kya karoon
Mar jaoon hudh ko jo tujh say juda karoon
Tu nay aisee adda say mujhay dekha
Dil ho gya nisaar mahia
Tu hi ha mera pyar mahia x2
Mahai u r I set ma soul on fire
I felt juss like a rose mahia
When I was in ur arms mahia
I can't imagine that like without u where I'd be
I'm ur lady I'll go where ever u take me
Terey beghair jeenay ki khaish nahin
Main terey saath hoon lay chal mujh ko kahin
Tu nay aisee adda say mujhay dekha
Dil ho gya nisaar mahia
Tu hi ha mera pyar mahia x2
Mahia ur I set ma soul on fire
I felt juss like a rose mahia
When I was in ur arms mahia
I don't care where we go or stay or wut we do
I'll take u r bain consider becuz I love u
Jaisay bhi haal main rakhoo gay main rahoon
Dukh bhi milay to pyar main haans kay sahoon
Tu nay aisee adda say mujhay dekha
Dil ho gya nisaar mahia
Tu hi ha mera pyar mahia x2
I wish u could see urself the way I see ya
U shine juss like a tar mahia
Ur my only pyar mahia
Maine tujhh ko he dil may bhasaya
Tu hi mera pyar mahia X2
Mahai ur I set ma soul on fire
I felt juss like a rose mahia
When I was in ur arms mahia
The song "Mahiya" composed by Pritam is a beautiful love ballad that expresses the deep feelings of love between two people. The song is sung in Urdu and Hindi, and the lyrics are infused with metaphors and imagery that convey the strong emotions.
The first two lines of the song are particularly striking. The singer wishes that his beloved could see herself the way he sees her; as a shining star. He repeats this line twice, emphasizing the importance of his beloved and the deep admiration he has for her. He goes on to say that she is his only love and that he has kept her in his heart. He then talks about the moment he first saw her, and how his heart became hers. He repeats this line again, emphasizing his love for her.
The second half of the song is a conversation between the singer and his beloved. He asks her what she wishes to see in him and how he can show his loyalty. He expresses his feeling of not being able to live without her and how he would go wherever she takes him. He says that he does not care what they do, as long as he is with her because he loves her. The song ends with the singer repeating the opening lines again.
Overall, the song is an expression of deep love and admiration between two individuals. The lyrics are poetic, and the melody is soothing, making it a perfect song to listen to when in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish u could see urself the way I see ya
The singer wishes that the person they are speaking to could see themselves in the same positive light and radiance that they see them in.
U shine juss like a star mahia
The singer thinks that the person they are addressing shines like a star, which indicates they see that person as exceptional and glamorous.
Cuz ur my only pyar mahia
The singer is stating that the person they are addressing is their only love and affection.
Maine tujh ko he dil may basaya
The artist has placed the person they are addressing inside their heart and implies they love them a lot.
Tu nay aisee adda say mujhay dekha
The artist is saying that the person they are addressing has looked at them in a way that attracted the artist greatly.
Dil ho gya nisaar mahia
The singer's heart has surrendered itself entirely to the person they are addressing, and they can't help but feel completely captivated by them.
Tu hi ha mera pyar mahia x2
The person they are addressing is the only one who is their true love, and they state it twice to emphasize it.
Y don't u tell me mahi
The person speaking is curious about what the person they are addressing thinks, and asks them to explain their feelings and wishes to them.
Ma mid at ease
The artist is telling the person they are speaking to that they should not be worried or stressed about anything as they are there with them to support them.
How do u wish to see the loyalty in me
The artist wants to know how the person they are addressing expects loyalty from them.
Appnee wafa iqrar kya karoon
The singer is asking the person they are addressing what they can do to prove their loyalty and to show that their love is true.
Mar jaoon hudh ko jo tujh say juda karoon
The artist implies that they would rather die than lose the person they are addressing or be distant from them.
Mahai u r I set ma soul on fire
The singer felt that the person they are addressing ignited their passion and energy to a high level.
When I was in ur arms mahia
The singer is saying that when they were embracing the person they are addressing, they felt genuinely secure and happy.
I can't imagine that like without u where I'd be
The singer can't imagine what their life would be like if the person they are addressing wasn't around. They would be lost with no direction.
I'm ur lady I'll go where ever u take me
The artist suggests that they will obey and follow the person they are addressing, leading them to the conclusion that they will always be together.
Terey beghair jeenay ki khaish nahin
The artist is saying that they do not wish to live without the person they are addressing since it's impossible for them to imagine life without their love.
Main terey saath hoon lay chal mujh ko kahin
The singer wants to go somewhere with the person they are addressing and make new memories together.
Jaisay bhi haal main rakhoo gay main rahoon
The singer declares that they will stand by the person they are addressing through every situation, no matter what they face.
Dukh bhi milay to pyar main haans kay sahoon
The artist is ready to laugh and smile even if they face difficult situations in their relationship if it means they will keep loving each other.
Writer(s): PRITAM, QUADRI SAYEED, ASIF ALI BEIG
Contributed by Adeline Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.