Vinod ER
| Vinod | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Eric Roberts 28 May 1922 Lahore, Pakistan, British India |
| Died |
25 December 1959 (aged 37) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Residence | Mumbai, India |
| Years active | 1946–1962 |
| Spouse(s) | Sheela Betty |
| Children |
Veena Solomon Veera Mistry |
Vinod was a famous music director of 1950's. In 1949, he gave a popular Music score Lara Lappa Lara Lappa sung by Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar, in the film Ek Thi Ladki.
Real name of Vinod is Eric Robert, Vinod was popular name given by Bombay Film Industry.
Early life
When Vinod was a child, he was fascinated by music played at Hindu weddings. Vinod was a student of Pandit Amar Nath, a musical director from Lahore.[1] At a young age of 17yrs, his first official record composition was released, Samne Aaga Koi Jalwa Dikha gaya koi.
Career
Vinod started composing songs for films in 1946. He composed music for the 1949 film Ek Thi Ladki, which, along with the song Lara lappa lara lappa layi rakhda, addi tappa addi tappa layi rakhda, became successful. He moved to Bombay when Roop Shori, a producer for who Vinod had previously composed songs, brought his team there. Vinod composed music for 36 films, viz. 30 in Hindi and 6 in Punjabi. He also composed 4 non-film songs.[1]
Personal life
Vinod married in Lahore to Sheela Betty and then moved to Delhi. Composed a lot of Punjabi film music like Saari Raat teri tak lena nam. Has two daughters Veena and Veera and grand and great grand children. Presently Veena Solomon, widow of late Newton Solomon and Veera Mistry married to Kelly Mistry.
Filmography
- 01 Khamosh Nigahen (1946)
- 02 Paraye Bas Mein (1946) (with Niaz Husain)
- 03 Kamini (film) (1946)
- 04 Chaman (film) (1948) (Punjabi)
- 05 Ek Thi Ladki (1949)
- 06 Taara (film) (1949)
- 07 Anmol Ratan (1950)
- 08 Bhaiya Ji (1950) (Punjabi)
- 09 Waffa (1950) (with Bulo C Rani)
- 10 Mutiar (1950) (Punjabi)
- 11 Bulbul (1951 film) (1951)
- 12 For Ladies Only (film) (1951) (Titli)
- 13 Mukhrha (1951)
- 14 Sabz Bagh (1951) (with Gulshan Sufi)
- 15 Saloni (film) (1951)
- 16 Aag Ka Dariya (1953)
- 17 Ek Do Teen (1953)
- 18 Ashtalli (1954) (Punjabi)
- 19 Laadla (film) (1954)
- 20 Ramman (film) (1954)
- 21 Haa Haa Hii Hii Hoo Hoo (1954)
- 22 Jalwa (film) (1955)
- 23 Oot Patang (1955)
- 24 Shri Naqad Narain (1955)
- 25 Makhi Choos (1956)
- 26 Amar Shaheed (year unknown) (with Vasant Desai)
- 27 Kamini (film) (year unknown)
- 28 Sheikh Chilli (1956)
- 29 Garma Garam (1957)
- 30 Mumtaz Mahal (film) (1957)
- 31 Nikki (film) (1958) (Punjabi)
- 32 Miss Hunterwali (1959)
- 33 Dekhi Teri Bumbai (1961)
- 34 Ekk Ladki Saat Ladke (1961) (with S. Mohinder)
- 35 Rang Raliyan (1962) (with Lachhi Ram and Mukherjee)
- 36 Ladaki (year unknown)
Note: Last three films were released after his death at the age of thirty seven in 1959.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harjap Singh Aujla (15 June 2008). "Vinod never got his due". The Tribune. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- "Vinod – The brilliant music director". South Asia Post. 15 November 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2011.
External links
- Vinod at the Internet Movie Database