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, Pritamโs 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, Pritamโs 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?
Nagada Nagada
Pritam Lyrics
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Rang puredi rang rangili
Ladki chail chapili
Usde chan chal nain kadaa
Are chan chan nain katar usda
Roop bana hatiyar
Uske roop se katal huye tho
Charcha shuro hua
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Oooo
Rang puredi rang rangili
Chail Chabile nar
Chan chal nain katar di
Usda roop tez talwar
Uske roop se katal huye tho
Charcha shuro hua
heeeyyyyyyyyyyyโฆ
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Nagada nagada nagada baja
hhoooyyyeee
Hai hai hai
Jab bhi woh ladki, kidki pe aaye
Koi usko dhek mare,
Koi bin dheke mar jaye
Aare guzre gali mohalle se
Tho mela sa lag jatha tha
har ek aashiq id manata
bhangda gatha tha
katam na hota deewano ke
Jalse shuro hua
heeeyyyyyyyyyyyโฆ
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Aare bachpan se uska
Ek deewana tha
Jiska kaam gali ke aashiq pare hatana tha
Dil se jisko maan raha tha
Apne dil ki rani woh
Aur kisi pe hi yaaro marti thi marjani woh
Ek kahani khatam tho duja kissa shuro hua
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Oooo
Rang puredi rang rangili
Chail Chabile nar
Chan chal nain katar da
Uska roop tez talwar
Uske roop se katal huye tho
Charcha shuro hua
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Nagada nagada nagada baja โ4
hoooyyyyeee
The song Nagada Nagada from the Bollywood movie Jab We Met is a fun and peppy wedding song that celebrates the arrival of the bride. The song emphasizes the beauty and charm of the bride, with the use of metaphors such as "tez talwar" or sharp sword, and "roop bana hathiyar" or beauty becomes a weapon. The song captures the essence of an Indian wedding where everyone is in a celebratory mood, dancing to the tunes of the traditional "nagada" drums.
The opening verse of the song talks about the girl's beauty, with her restless eyes, and charming appearance. The chorus section has the repetition of the phrase "nagada baja," which is the sound of the traditional drum played during weddings. In the next verse, the song talks about how the woman's beauty is like a sharp sword that can kill with its charm. The latter part of the song talks about the girl's admirers and their obsession with her.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are straightforward, and the deeper meaning lies in the way it showcases the celebration of Indian culture and traditions. The song encapsulates the joy and euphoria surrounding a wedding, with the dynamic and lively music that complements the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Ho oye hye oye
Rang puredi rang rangili
Ladki chail chapili
Usde chan chal nain kadaa
Are chan chan nain katar usda
Roop bana hatiyar
Uske roop se katal huye tho
Charcha shuro hua
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Oooo
This verse describes how the girl is so beautiful that her beauty is compared to a weapon, as deadly as a sword. Her enchanting eyes, along with her captivating appearance, can make anyone fall for her. Her charisma is so strong that the moment someone sees her passing by, a celebration-like environment is created. Hence, the music organ called Nagada is played to celebrate her beauty.
Rang puredi rang rangili
Chail Chabile nar
Chan chal nain katar di
Usda roop tez talwar
Uske roop se katal huye tho
Charcha shuro hua
heeeyyyyyyyyyyyโฆ
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Nagada nagada nagada baja
hhoooyyyeee
This verse continues to praise the girl's beauty, describing how her looks can be compared to a sharp weapon that can take down anyone with its charm. Her beauty is like a sword, and her eyes are like sharp knives that pierce through the heart. The moment the sword of her beauty strikes, it creates an uproar among the people. Hence, the music organ called Nagada is played to celebrate her beauty.
Hai hai hai
Jab bhi woh ladki, kidki pe aaye
Koi usko dhek mare,
Koi bin dheke mar jaye
Aare guzre gali mohalle se
Tho mela sa lag jatha tha
har ek aashiq id manata
bhangda gatha tha
katam na hota deewano ke
Jalse shuro hua
heeeyyyyyyyyyyyโฆ
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Nagada nagada nagada baja
This verse describes how the girl's charm is so strong that whenever she passes by, everyone stares at her. Her beauty is so intense that people who don't even look at her fall for her. As she walks through the streets, it feels like a carnival is happening. Everyone starts to dance on Bhangra beats; her aura never fails to start a celebration. Hence, the music organ called Nagada is played to celebrate her beauty.
Aare bachpan se uska
Ek deewana tha
Jiska kaam gali ke aashiq pare hatana tha
Dil se jisko maan raha tha
Apne dil ki rani woh
Aur kisi pe hi yaaro marti thi marjani woh
Ek kahani khatam tho duja kissa shuro hua
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Oooo
Rang puredi rang rangili
Chail Chabile nar
Chan chal nain katar da
Uska roop tez talwar
Uske roop se katal huye tho
Charcha shuro hua
Nagada nagada nagada baja
Nagada nagada nagada baja โ4
hoooyyyyeee
This verse describes how the girl has been pretty since childhood, and she has a fan following that admires her. Her beauty is so intense that she had to fend off admirers from the time she was a child. Her heart belongs to someone else, whom she considers as the queen of her heart. Although she makes several guys fall for her, she still loves her heart's queen only. Every story ends, but hers starts another. Hence, the music organ called Nagada is played to celebrate her beauty.
Writer(s): irshad kamil, pritam
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@chakram3981
Shahid in first 30 seconds is pure gold, the way he looks at her....he expresses so much in those few seconds. ...and I am not even talking about dance and all. his face is glowing....what a beautiful man. I watch this song just to look at him, stare at him the way he is.
@rukhsanamushtaq5711
V nice lyrics suno Mary pas tum raho
@leah9711
Ummmmmmmmm obsessive maybe??...
@wilmadsouza043
Yes ๐๐๐๐ romantic ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@laxmikantp.p9795
Hu
@sridevichavan7731
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@registerednurse1983
Shahid is a FABULOUS athlete if you look at his dance skills. He is strong as well as flexible. And of course none of the detracts from his screen persona!!
@Riyan_Rajbanshi_
What about HR? ๐
@ub1308
@@Riyan_Rajbanshi_ my first preference will always be Shahid Kapoor... He is a brilliant dancer, but he never got a chance to express this side of him!
@mobashweramowrin9294
@@Riyan_Rajbanshi_ mo