Raj Kamal

Raj Kamal is an acclaimed and one of the finest Indian music composers who worked primarily in the Hindi industry. He composed the official track and background score of the classic television show Mahabharat directed by B.R. Chopra. Raj Kamal is the son of Tulsidas. He was born on 15th January 1921 in Matoda in Rajasthan. He was the eldest of his five siblings. Raj Kamal married to Sagar and had six children. Three of them are composers and musicians. He made his debut in the music circuit with the film Saawan Ko Aane Do (1979 film). From them, he went on to compose for more than fifteen movies and several television shows. He changed his birth name 'Dalpat' to 'Raj Kamal' as he began his career in the Bollywood industry.

Some of his memorable compositions are Gagan Ye Samjhe, Kali Ghodi Dwar Khadi and Kya Hua. Raj Kamal's compositions had a strong connection with the land and its people. The song 'Chand Jaise Mukhde Pe,' sung by K. J. Yesudas, remains a classic work. Raj Kamal also had a strong run as a singer. Some of his songs in which he served as a playback singer, 'Gunje Gunje Re,' 'Jaane Kyu Hain,' and 'Maine Tumko Hi' remains timeless. Other than films, he has also worked in television series like Bahadur Shah Zafar A television series titled "Bahadur Shah Zafar" wa >> Read More... , Vishnu Puran, and Ma Shakti. In 1984, he composed music for a Malayalam movie titled Aazhi, directed by Kunchacko Boban Kunchacko Boban is a handsome young guy who got in >> Read More... . He also made his mark as a director with the film Zakhmi Haseena in 1991. On 1st September 2005, Raj Kamal, at the age of 84, passed away of Alzheimer's Disease.

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Surya Raj Kamal was born on January 15, 1928, in Mathaniya, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Surya Raj was a composer as well as a film director. By starting his career in the film industry from 1971 to 2005, he crafted melodies that touched millions of hearts. He has sung various classics, like "Chashm-e-Buddoor," "Kahan Se Aaye Badra," "KaaliGhodiDwaarKhadi," and "Sawan Ko Aane Do." "Chand Jaise Mukhde Pe," sung by K.J. T.V., is one of his most renowned songs. Another noteworthy song, "Taqdeer Se Koi," sung by Anandkumar C, displayed Raj Kamal's versatility and ability to produce soul-stirring melodies.

He has also created music for classic television programmes such as B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat. Surya Raj Kamal died in September 2005, yet his legacy in Indian music will go on. His compositions continue to enchant listeners, transcending time and becoming a permanent presence in the musical landscape. Raj Kamal's contribution to the world of music exemplifies his unequalled genius and originality, solidifying his position as one of India's most renowned composers and directors.