Nadeem–Shravan

Nadeem-Shravan
Genres Soundtrack, Filmi
Occupation(s) Composer, Music Director, Music Arranger, Singer

Nadeem–Shravan (sometimes credited as Nadeem Shravan) are a music director duo in the Bollywood film industry of India. The duo derives its name from the first names of its two principals, Nadeem Saifi and Shravan Rathod.

Nadeem–Shravan were among the most successful music directors of the 1990s until the early 2000s. They have the strong reliance of Hindustani music in their compositions and were the only composers during the 1990s and 2000s who relied heavily on three particular instruments: the bansuri, the sitar and the shehnai in almost all of their songs. By using these instruments in a modern way without disconnecting them from their original value, their contribution is unique compared to some rising music directors evolving a new music style beginning in the mid-1990s. Their most commonly featured and favorite singers are "Trimurty" Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan but other Hindi playback singers like Anuradha Paudwal, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam, Jaspinder Narula, K. S. Chithra, SP Balasubramanyam, Hariharan, Suresh Wadkar, Pankaj Udhas, Mohammad Aziz, Sudesh Bhosle, Shailendra Singh, Shabbir Kumar, Nitin Mukesh, Roop Kumar Rathod, Vinod Rathod, Abhijeet, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, KK, Gurdas Maan, Shankar Mahadevan, Babul Supriyo, Manhar Udhas, Bali Brahmbhatt, Jolly Mukherjee, Sapna Mukherjee, Anwar, many others have sung under their baton. Veteran singer Mohd. Rafi also sang for them in their film Dangal. Evergreen singers Lata Mangeshkar & Asha Bhonsle also sang in few albums for the duo.

They composed soundtracks for many films, including Aashiqui (1990), Saajan (1991), Deewana (1992), Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Rang (1993), Dilwale (1994), Raja (1995), Barsaat (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996), Jeet (1996), Raja Hindustani (1996), Pardes (1997), Sirf Tum (1999), Dhadkan (2000), Kasoor (2001), Hum Ho Gaye Aapke (2001), Raaz (2002), Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002), Dil Ka Rishta (2003), Andaaz (2003), Tumsa Nahi Dekha (2004), Bewafaa (2005) and many others.

Music career

Shravan in 2012

The association of Nadeem Saifi and Shravan dates back to 1972 when they met each other at a function. Their first film assignment was Dangal, a Bhojpuri movie in 1979. Their first Hindi movie assignment was Maine Jeena Seekh Liya in 1981 sung by Amit kumar . They got three big films; IlaakaAmit Kumar & Asha, Hisaab Khoon Ka1 song sung By Amit Kumar and Lashkar. In 1985, the duo composed music for a commercial project called Star Ten. Ten Hindi actors (Mithun, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Sachin, Danny, Vijendra, Sulakshana Pandit, etc.) sang some songs with lyrics by Anwar Saagar.[1]

Rise to fame

Aashiqui (1990) brought Nadeem–Shravan into the limelight. Gulshan Kumar gave them the break . Their success continued with Saajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Sadak, Sainik, Raja, Dilwale, Raja Hindustani and Phool Aur Kaante. Whether it was "Chehra Kya Dekhte Ho" (Salaami), "Adayein Bhi Hain" (Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin) "Sochenge Tumhe Pyar" (Deewana), "Tujhe Na Dekhu Toh Chain" (Rang), they all had the distinct stamp of Nadeem Shravan.

They have composed all kinds of music, be it fast-track, sentimental or dance numbers. But their forte was always melody. Most of their compositions were inspired from old time ghazals, westerns and other charts.

When Pardes soundtrack was released, the tracks had different varieties of songs; songs ("I Love My India" and "Meri Mehbooba"), love songs ("Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain") and qawwali ("Nahin Hona Tha)" pop ("My first day in America"), pain ("Ye Dil Deewana"). Planet Bollywood started the review by saying, "The music for Pardes is Nadeem-Shravan's best ever."[2]

They have worked with lyricists like Anand Bakshi, Faaiz Anwar, Hasrat Jaipuri, Rani Malik and many others. When they arrived on the music scene, Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Anand Milind were at the top. But subsequently their hard worked paid and they gave various hits in a row.[1]

Their songs often contain Jhankaar, Conga, Bongos, Electronic drum fusion beats. They have insisted on sticking to lyricist Sameer and male singers Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan and female singer Alka Yagnik for most of their compositions.

Aashiqui has been rated the 4th best soundtrack ever by Planet Bollywood on their "100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks".[3] Others soundtrack by them include Saajan (16), Sadak (51), Raja Hindustani (56), Dhadkan (73), Deewana (79).

After being inactive for sometime, Nadeem–Shravan made a comeback of sorts with films like Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa, Ek Rishta, Kasoor, Hum Ho Gaye Aapke, Raaz, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Qayamat, Hungama, Andaaz, Bewafaa, Tumsa Nahi Dekha, Barsaat, Dosti and Do Knot Disturb.

Nadeem remained in the UK and despite the distance between England and India, he and Shravan continued to make music together. But they later split after Dosti.[4]

Split

In 2005, the duo split. Dosti was their last movie together. Nadeem started his own perfume and bag company, also involved in solo compositions. Shravan was uninterested in continuing with his music, and instead focused on his sons' music careers and movie production. Another reason cited is probably the distance between the two. In an interview, Nadeem stated that there is not any conflict between him and Shravan. In late 2013 it was announced that the duo would work together again on the sequel of Deewana but the later split due to personal conflicts again as a result of which Nadeem decided to return as a solo composer for Ishq Forever in 2015.

Comeback

In 2016, Nadeem Saifi made his comeback with lyricist Sameer in the film Ishq Forever. He has split with his partner Shravan and worked on the film as a solo composer. The film features ten songs and he hopes to recreate his era through his music.

Awards

Nadeem–Shravan have won several awards during their music career.

Nominations

Discography

Year Film Notes
1979 Dangal Bhojpuri
1982 Bebassi
Anmol Sitaare
Naya Safar
Maine Jeena Seekh Liya
Apradhi Kaun?
Zakhmi Insaan
1985 Cheekh
1986 Vikram Betaal
1987 Khooni Mahal
1988 Zulm Ko Jalaa Doongaa
1989 Ilaaka
Hisaab Khoon Ka
Lashkar
1990 Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri
Solah Sattra
Mere Humdaam
Pyar Pyar
Aashiqui Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Apmaan Ki Aag
Lal Paree
Shandar
1991 Jigarwala
Jaan Ki Kasam
Aanchal Tera Dhalka Hua
Aap Ki Yaadein Music album
Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin
Saajan Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Saathi
Phool Aur Kaante Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Pyaar Ka Saaya
Sadak
1992 Dil Ka Kya Kasoor
Sapne Sajan Ke
Jaan Tere Naam
Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare
Paayal
Deewana Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Bekhudi
Kal Ki Awaz
Junoon
Anaam
Panaah
1993 Shreemaan Aashique
Sangraam
Balmaa
Kaise Kaise Rishte
Dhartiputra
Aadmi Khilona Hai
Divya Shakti
Damini
Waqt Hamara Hai
Krishan Avtaar
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Rang
Sainik
Dil Tera Aashiq
Tadipaar
1994 Kranti Kshetra
Aatish
Choti Bahu
Ekka Raja Rani
Sayesha Music album
Dilwale
Salaami
Saajan Ka Ghar
Stuntman
1995 Aandolan
Gaddaar
Jaadu Unreleased film
Zamaana Deewana
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
Barsaat
Teri Mohabbat Mein Music album
All Time Hits Music album
Raja Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
1996 Agni Sakshi
Majhdhaar
Jung
Saajan Chale Sasural
Jeet
Raja Hindustani Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Winner, Star Screen Award for Best Music Director
Himmatvar
Sajni Music album
1997 Judaai
Jeevan Yudh
Mohabbat
Naseeb
Hi Ajnabi Music album
Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Pardes Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Winner, Star Screen Award for Best Music Director
1998 Maharaja
1999 Aa Ab Laut Chalen
Sirf Tum
2000 Dhadkan Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
2001 Kasoor
Ek Rishta
Hum Ho Gaye Aapke
2002 Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
Raaz Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Winner, Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director
Ansh
Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Jeena Sirf Merre Liye
2003 Dil Ka Rishta
Indian Babu
Yeh Dil
Andaaz
Qayamat
Hungama
Footpath
Zinda Dil
Raja Bhaiya
2004 Sheen
Kal Na Kal Ye To Hona Hin Tha
Tumsa Nahin Dekha
Hatya
2005 Bewafaa
Barsaat
Dosti: Friends Forever Last film before official split
2006 Mere Jeevan Saathi
2008 Gumnaam – The Mystery
2009 Do Knot Disturb
2009 Sanam Teri Kasam Previously released as Sambandh (1996)
2012 Rang Music Album Previously released as Kal Na Kal Ye To Hona Hi Tha
2016 Ishq Forever First comeback film of Nadeem Saifee as a solo composer without his partner Shravan Rathod
2016 Rahul Kapoor's next Announced
2016 Vishesh films next Announced
2016 Saajan 2 Announced

Impact on record sales

In total span of 17 years only 4 years (1998, 1999, 2004, 2006) are such which don't have Nadeem–Shravan album in top 3. The year wise analysis is as follows.

YearRank (in terms of sales in India)
1990 1 – Aashiqui
19911 – Saajan 2 – Phool Aur Kaante 3 – Sadak
19921 – Deewana
19931 – Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
19942 – Dilwale
19952 – Raja
19961 – Raja Hindustani 3 – Agnisakshi
19972 – Pardes
20002 – Dhadkan
20011 – Kasoor
20021 – Raaz
20032 – Andaaz
20052 – Bewafaa

Sales

All time music sales:[5]

RankFilmYearUnits Sold
1Aashiqui199015,000,000
1Raja Hindustani199611,000,000
1Saajan19917,000,000
1Dilwale19945,500,000
1Deewana19924,500,000
2Dhadkan20004,500,000
2Phool Aur Kaante19916,000,000
2Andaaz 20031,500,000
2Bewafaa 20042,500,000
2Pardes19973,500,000
2Raja19956,000,000
2Andaaz20032,500,000
3Sadak19915,000,000
3Agni Sakshi19962,800,000
3Raaz20023,000,000
4Jeet19962,500,000
4Sirf Tum19992,200,000
5Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam20021,600,000
5Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin19912,500,000
5Sapne Sajan Ke19922,000,000
5Qayamat20032,100,000
6Dil Hai Tumhaara20021,500,000
8Dil Ka Rishta20011,400,000
8Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke19932,500,000
12Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa20021,600,000
11Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya20021,800,000
13Kasoor20011,500,000

Popularity

Their music for Raaz was even appreciated by Sir Paul McCartney.[6]

References

External links

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