ANU MALIK

                                  The most prolific composer of today's times,
                                  Anu Malik has come a long way from
                                  composing for inconsequential movies to
                                  composing for the biggest banners. Anu Malik
                                  is the son of the well known music director late
                                  Sardar Malik.

                     Anu Malik came into limelight with the films Poonam starring
                     Poonam Dhillon with song 'Mohabbat Rang Layegi.. Ahista' and
                     Ek Jaan Hain Hum starring Rajiv Kapoor and Divya Rana. The
                     movie's songs such as 'Dil Dil Hai Koi Shesha Toh Nahin' 'Bolo
                     Kuch Toh Bolo' he later on was assigned by Manmohan Desai for
                     his films such as Mard and Ganga Jamuna Saraswati. As the
                     music scenario shifted focus from romance to action Anu Malik
                     found it tough keep himself afloat with intermittent successes like
                     Sohni Mahivaal and Ek Chaddar Maili Si, nevertheless he
                     survived.

                     His transition period began after, Govinda's brother, Kirti Kumar
                     signed him for their home production Radha Ka Sangam. Anu
                     went on to compose his best songs ever 'Do Bol Kehke', 'Radha
                     Ka Sangam' and 'Bichuvaa'. Anu Malik got another golden
                     opportunity to compose for Mahesh Bhatt, who had revived the
                     sagging careers of the music duo Nadeem-Shravan. Now it was
                     Anu's turn who in return gave Mahesh Bhatt exceptional numbers
                     for his tele-film Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee 'Tere Dar Par
                     Sanam', 'Badalon Mein Chhup' and 'Dil Deta Hai'. The songs got
                     Anu Malik immense critical acclaim.

                     He tasted success with the film Baazigar Ye Kaali Kaali Ankhen
                     this movie catapulted Anu Malik in the big league. Other films like
                     Sir, Jaanam, Chamatkar and Imtihan. In the midst he came out
                     with a private album in English Eyes. Anu developed a liking
                     towards giving playback in films. Anu Malik also got the
                     opportunity to work Mansoor Khan and delivered a commendable
                     score for the film Akele Hum Akele Tum Dil Mera Churayan, many
                     other films of his were commercial successes such as Main Anari
                     Tu Khiladi, Ram Jaane, Naajayaz and Vijaypath.

                     Unfortunately Anu Malik was the butt of tasteless pot shots due
                     to his tune lifting tactics which he claimed doing it under pressure
                     from the producers.

                     Anu silenced his critics with Border the songs like 'Sandesein
                     Aate Hain' and 'Aye Jaate Hue Lamho' proved to be major crowd
                     puller, followed by Viraasat these movies boosted Anu's morale
                     and he was repeated by Mansoor Khan and J.P. Dutta for their
                     future projects Josh Apun Bola and Refugee Aaisa Lagtaa Hai
                     respectively. Anu Malik has also been signed by Subhash Ghai
                     for his film Yaadein. Currently Josh, Hum To Mohabbat Karega
                     and Refugee are at the top of the charts consolidating the never
                     say die music director Anu Malik.
 
 

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