Reliving the legendary music composer Naushad Ali on his 106th birth anniversary on 25 December.
There was a time when film music had depth, patience, and a soul of its own. Naushad wasn’t merely a music composer, but, storyteller who spoke through melodies. There’s a reason he’s often called the “Mughal-e-Azam of music.” His work carried the grace of classical traditions and the warmth of folk tunes, all wrapped in emotions that still feel fresh today.
What was so unique about Naushad is that he brought Hindustani classical music into mainstream cinema without making it feel timeless effortlessly he brought Hindustani classical music into mainstream cinema without making it feel heavy or complicated. Be it Baiju Bawra, Mother India, Mughal-e-Azam, Andaz or Aan, his music turned out to be the heartbeat of the film. The songs didn’t just play in the background, but,. stayed long after the movie ended.
Technically, he was also way afore of his time.
From proper sound mixing to separate tracks for vocals and orchestra, Naushad raised the bar for how film music was recorded and presented. He believed music deserved respect, discipline, and space to breathe.
From his early days with Prem Nagar to the massive success of Rattan, his journey was full of iconic moments, awards, and timeless tunes. Winning honours Honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Bhushan, Naushad Ali’s legacy still hums softly in every classic song we love.
Naushad Ali as the legendary figure in Bollywood, acknowledged for integrating Indian classical music into film scores, left to the ‘immortal’ world on May
May 6 2006.
News Input KV Raman
