Chitragupt Shrivastava (16 November 1917 – 14 January 1991), better known as Chitragupt, was an Indian film music director in
Hindi cinema and
Bhojpuri cinema
Bhojpuri cinema is an Indian film industry of Bhojpuri-language motion pictures. It is based in western Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh with major production centres in Lucknow and Patna.
Bhojpuri cinema is a major part of Bihari cinema. The f ...
.
Personal life
He was born in Sawreji, a village located in
Saran district
Saran district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Indian state of Bihar. The district, part of Saran Division, is also known as Chhapra district after the headquarters of the district, Chhapra.
It is considered as one of the richest Zamindar ...
in the Indian state of
Bihar
Bihar (; ) is a state in eastern India. It is the 2nd largest state by population in 2019, 12th largest by area of , and 14th largest by GDP in 2021. Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West ...
(now in
Gopalganj district). His sons,
Anand and Milind Shrivastava, are also Bollywood music directors.
Career
He mostly worked with lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Also the song "Machalti Hui Hawa Mein Chham Chham" sung by
Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar from "Ganga Ki Lahrein" was a hit. He made
Kishore Kumar sing the
semi classical song "Payalwaali Dekh Na" and the popular song "Agar Sun Le Koi Nagma".
Filmography
* ''Fighting Hero'' (1946)
* ''Toofan Queen'' (1946)
* ''Lady Robinhood'' (1946)
* ''Jadui Ratan'' (1947)
* ''Shake Hand'' (1947)
* ''Stunt Queen'' (1947)
* ''Mala The Mighty'' (1948)
* ''Jai Hind'' (1948)
* ''
11 O'Clock
''11 O'Clock'' is a Bollywood films of 1948, 1948 action film directed by Homi Wadia. It starred Fearless Nadia, John Cawas, Atish Sayani and Aftab. The Austin car, which was a regular in most Fearless Nadia films, was given a billing with the ...
'' (1948)
* ''Tigress'' (1948)
* ''Joker'' (1949)
* ''Bhakt Pundalik'' (1949)
* ''Shaukeen'' (1949)
* ''Delhi Express'' (1949)
* ''Jodidaar'' (1950)
* ''Circuswaale'' (1950)
* ''Veer Babruvahan'' (1950)
* ''
Hamara Ghar'' (1950)
* ''Hamaari Shaan'' (1951)
* ''Jeevan Taara'' (1951)
* ''Sindbad The Sailor'' (1952)
* ''Bhakt Puraan'' (1952)
* ''Tarang'' (1952)
* ''Naag Panchami'' (1953)
* ''Naya Raasta'' (1953)
* ''Manchala'' (1953)
* ''Miss Mala'' (1954)
* ''Sultanat'' (1954)
* ''Tulsidas'' (1954)
* ''Alibaba Aur Chaalis Chor '' (1954)
* ''Toote Khilone''(1954)
* ''Navratri'' (1955)
* ''Shiv Bhakt'' (1955)
* ''Sati Madalasa'' (1955)
* ''Raj Kanya'' (1955)
* ''Raj Darbaar'' (1955)
* ''Shree Ganesh Vivaah'' (1955)
* ''Shrikrishna Bhakti'' (1955)
* ''Mahasati Savitri'' (1955)
* ''Kismat'' (1956)
* ''Basre Ki Hoor'' (1956)
* ''Basant Panchami'' (1956)
* ''Zindagi Ke Mele'' (1956)
* ''Jai Shree'' (1956)
* ''Insaaf'' (1956)
* ''Captain Kishore'' (1957)
* ''Talwar Ki Dhani'' (1957)
* ''Neel Mani'' (1957)
* ''
Bhabhi
Bhabhi may refer to:
* ''Bhabhi'' (1938 film)
* ''Bhabhi'' (1957 film), a 1957 Hindi film
* ''Bhabhi'' (1991 film), a 1991 Hindi film
* ''Bhabhi'' (TV series), a 2002 Hindi TV series aired on StarPlus
* ''Savita Bhabhi
Savita Bhabhi is a ...
'' (1957)
* ''Laxmi Pooja'' (1957)
* ''Pawanputra Hanuman'' (1957)
* ''Sakshi Gopal'' (1957)
* ''Taxi Stand'' (1958)
* ''Daughter Of Sindbad'' (1958)
* ''Chaalbaaz'' (1958)
* ''Balyogi Upamanyu'' (1958)
* ''Maya Bazaar'' (1958)
* ''Teesri Gali'' (1958)
* ''Raj Singhasan'' (1958)
* ''Zimbo'' (1958)
* ''Kangan'' (1959)
* ''Madam X Y Z'' (1959)
* ''Daaka'' (1959)
* ''Commander'' (1959)
* ''Naya Sansaar'' (1959)
* ''Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal'' (1959)
* ''Kal Hamaara Hain'' (1959)
* ''Guest House'' (1959)
* ''Baazigar'' (1961)
* ''Barkha'' (1959)
* ''Chand Mere Aaja'' (1960)
* ''Maa Baap'' (1960)
* ''Baraat'' (1960)
* ''Gambler'' (1960)
* ''Patang'' (1960)
* ''Naache Naagin Baaje Been'' (1960)
* ''Police Detective'' (1960)
* ''Zimbo Comes To Town'' (1960)
* ''Tel Maalish Boot Polish'' (1961)
* ''Bade Ghar Ki Bahu'' (1961)
* ''Bada Aadmi'' (1961)
* ''
Opera House
An opera house is a theatre building used for performances of opera. It usually includes a stage, an orchestra pit, audience seating, and backstage facilities for costumes and building sets.
While some venues are constructed specifically fo ...
'' (1961)
* ''
Zabak
''Zabak'' is a 1961 Hindi/Urdu action costume drama film produced and directed by Homi Wadia for his Basant Pictures under the Wadia Productions banner. The story and dialogue were by C. L. Cavish, with screenplay by JBH Wadia. The music compos ...
'' (1961)
* ''Ramu Dada'' (1961)
* ''Suhaag Sindoor'' (1961)
* ''Aplam Chaplam'' (1962)
* ''Rocket Girl'' (1962)
* ''King Kong'' (1962)
* ''
Main Chup Rahungi
''Main Chup Rahungi'' (English: ''I Shall Remain Silent'') is a 1962 Indian Hindi-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and produced by A.V. Meiyappan. The film stars Meena Kumari and Sunil Dutt in lead roles. The film was a remake of 1960 Tam ...
'' (1962)
* ''Shaadi'' (1962)
* ''Bezubaan'' (1962)
* ''Band Master'' (1963)
* ''Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo'' (1962) (Bhojpuri Film)
* ''Main Shaadi Karne Chala'' (1963)
* ''Hum Matwaale Naujawan'' (1962)
* ''Burma Road'' (1962)
* ''Ghar Basaake Dekho'' (1963)
* ''Laagi Naahi Chhute Ram'' (1963)
* ''Mummy Daddy'' (1963)
* ''Kabuli Khan'' (1963)
* ''Aankh Michouli'' (1963)
* ''Ek Raaz'' (1963)
* ''Baaghi'' (1964)
* ''
Ganga Ki Lahren'' (1964)
* ''Samson'' (1964)
* ''Mera Qasoor Kya Hain?'' (1964)
* ''Main Bhi Ladki Hoon'' (1964)
* ''
Akashdeep
''Akashdeep'' is a 1965 Hindi film directed by Phani Majumdar. The film stars Dharmendra, Mehmood, Ashok Kumar, Nanda and Nimmi. The film's music was composed by Chitragupta in notable songs like "Dil Ka Diya Jala Ke Gaya", sung by Lata Mangesh ...
'' (1965)
* ''Saat Samundar Paar'' (1965)
* ''
Oonche Log'' (1965)
* ''Mahabharat'' (1965)
* ''Aadhi Raat Ke Baad'' (1965)
* ''Afsaana'' (1966)
* ''Biradari'' (1966)
* ''Toofan Mein Pyaar Kahan'' (1966)
* ''Vaasna'' (1967)
* ''
Aulaad'' (1968)
* ''Maa'' (1968)
* ''
Pyar Ka Sapna'' (1969)
* ''Nai Zindagi'' (1969)
* ''Bank Robbery'' (1969)
* ''Pardesi'' (1970)
* ''Sansaar'' (1971)
* ''
Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon
''Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon'' is a 1971 Bollywood drama film directed by Chandrakant. The film stars Dara Singh and Ameeta.
Cast
* Dara Singh
* Ameeta
* Jagdeep
* Geethanjali
* Ram Mohan
* D.K. Sapru
Music
The music of the film was composed ...
'' (1971)
* ''Hamaara Adhikaar'' (1971)
* ''Prem Ki Ganga'' (1971)
* ''Saaz Aur Sanam'' (1972)
* ''
Dost'' (1974) (Background Music)
* ''Intezaar'' (1973)
* ''Shikwa'' (1974)
* ''Balak Aur Janwar'' (1975)
* ''Rangeen Duniya'' (1975)
* ''Angaarey'' (1976)
* ''Sikka'' (1976)
* ''Jai Mahalaxmi Maa'' (1976)
* ''Toofan Aur Bijlee'' (1976)
* ''Gayatri Mahima'' (1977)
* ''Aladdin And The Wonderful Lamp'' (1978)
* ''The Adventures of Aladdin'' (1979)
* ''Do Shikaari'' (1978)
* Mahi Munda
unjabi movie(1979)
* ''Shiv Shakti'' (1980)
* ''Jwala Dahej Ki'' (1982)
* ''Film Hi Film'' (1983)
* ''Ganga Kinare Mora Gaon'' (1984)
* ''Sant Ravidas Ki Amar Kahani'' (1984)
* ''Bhaiya Dooj'' 1984
* ''Ghar Dwaar'' (1985)
* ''Piya Ke Gaon'' (1985)
* ''Insaaf Ki Manzil'' (1988)
* ''Chandaal'' (1998)
Songs
Songs composed by Chitragupt:
References
External links
*
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1917 births
1991 deaths
Musicians from Bihar
Hindi film score composers
20th-century Indian composers
People from Saran district
Indian male film score composers
20th-century male musicians