Naushad Ali

Naushad Ali (25 December 1919 – 5 May 2006) was an Indian composer for Hindi films. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest and foremost music directors of the Hindi film industry. He is particularly known for popularising the use of classical music in films. His first film as an independent music director was Prem Nagar in 1940. His first musically successful film was Rattan (1944), followed by 35 silver jubilee hits, 12 golden jubilee and 3 diamond jubilee mega successes. Naushad was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Bhushan in 1981 and 1992 respectively for his contribution to the Hindi film industry.

Birth and Death Data: Born December 25, 1919 (Lucknow), Died May 5, 2006 (Mumbai)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1952

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Gramophone	0JE7646	10-in.	March 1952	Nagari nagari dwāre dwāre (नगरी नगरी द्वारे द्वारे)	Lata Mangeshkar (लता मंगेशकर)	Female vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer
Gramophone	0JE10387	10-in.	March 1952	Chudariya katati jāye (चुदरिया कटती जाए)	Manna Dey (মান্না দে)	Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble	composer

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ali, Naushad," accessed October 27, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/368959.

Ali, Naushad. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/368959.

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