Pandit Hridaynath Mangeshkar (Marathi pronunciation: �ɾud̪əjnaːt̪ʰ məŋɡeːʃkəɾ born 26 October 1937) is an Indian music director and occasional singer. He is the only son of musician Deenanath Mangeshkar and younger brother of

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and

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. He is popularly known as ''Balasaheb'' in the music and film industry. He Received Filmfare Marathi Lifetime Achievement Award For His Contribution in Marathi Cinema.

Career

Hridaynath debuted his music career in 1955 with the Marathi film ''Akash Ganga''. Since then, he has composed for various Marathi films such as '' Sansar, Chaani, Ha Khel Savalyancha, Janaki, Jait Re Jait, Umbartha'' and ''Nivdung'' and a few

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films; the most notable among them being '' Subah'', '' Lekin...'' and '' Maya Memsaab''. He has been very selective with his work. He has composed songs in Marathi and

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. His songs often have complex meters and require singers of great range and depth for enjoyable renditions. His composition of

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's poem '' Saagara Pran Talamalala'' is a case in point. His 1982 album ''Dnyaneshwar Mauli'', featuring compositions from

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, one of the most famous poets in Marathi literature, set the standard for modern devotional music in Marathi. He also composed music for Doordarshan musical drama '' Phoolwanti''. He has also composed folk songs. Staying true to the spirit, his '' Koli Geets'' (fishermen songs) reflect the traditional rhythms of the fishermen of

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. His music to the critically acclaimed movie '' Jait Re Jait'' is another example of his prowess in this genre. One of his most popular works is the composition for the Marathi film '' Nivdung''. At one point, Hridaynath was a student of Ustad Amir Khan; however, he feels that his guru is not as timeless as his sister Lata. He has been the recipient of several awards throughout his career, such as the prestigious National Award at the hands of the

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, the Lata Mangeshkar Award of Maharashtra state, and seven Maharashtra State Awards for Best Vocalist and Music Director/Composer. He was awarded the title pandit by the people of Maharashtra at the hands of Bhimsen Joshi and Jasraj. The Shankaracharya has conferred upon him the title ''Bhaav Gandharva''. He was awarded

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by the

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in 2009. Some of his most memorable Hindi film scores are ''Harishchandra Taramati'', ''Prarthana'', ''

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'', '' Lekin...'', '' Maya Memsaab'', '' Lal Salaam'', Yash Chopra's '' Mashaal'', '' Dhanwan'' and '' Chaani'', to name a few. He is also the first Indian composer to compose and release two entire albums featuring the poems and songs of the poet-saint Meera, titled ''Chala Vahi Des'' and ''Meera Bhajans''. He has recently also composed and released an album titled ''Meera Soor Kabeera'', featuring the works of Meera, Kabir and

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. He produced an album featuring the

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s of Ghalib, titled ''Ghalib'' and sung by

. His collaborations with noted Marathi poets such as Shanta Shelke and Suresh Bhat have produced many Marathi classic songs of unmatched popularity. He joined the political party Shiv Sena in 2009.

Filmography

Awards

* 1978 ( 16th Maharashtra State Film Awards) – Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Music Director for '' Jait Re Jait''. * 1990 ( 38th National Film Awards) – National Film Award for Best Music Direction for '' Lekin...'' ::Official citation: ''For using traditional tunes and instruments creatively, with lilting melody and haunting perfection.'' * 2009 –

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mangeshkar, Hridaynath Indian male playback singers Singers from Mumbai Goan people Living people Marathi-language singers Marathi playback singers Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts Shiv Sena politicians Best Music Direction National Film Award winners Hridaynath 1937 births

Career

Filmography

Awards

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