Chitragupt Shrivastava (16 November 1917 – 14 January 1991), better known as Chitragupt, was an Indian film music director in

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and Bhojpuri cinema.

Personal life

He was born in Sawreji, a village located in Saran district 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 Be ...

(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 Kishore Kumar (born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly (); 4 August 1929 – 13 October 1987) was an Indian playback singer and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest, most influential and dynamic singers in the history of Indian music. He ...

and Lata Mangeshkar from "Ganga Ki Lahrein" was a hit. He made

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) * ''

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'' (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'' (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) * ''

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'' (1961) * '' Zabak'' (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 ''Ganga Ki Lahren'' () is a 1964 Hindi drama film produced and directed by Devi Sharma. The film stars Kishore Kumar, Dharmendra, Savitri, Aruna Irani, Rehman and Asit Sen. The music of the film is by Chitragupt, with lyrics by Majrooh Sultan ...

'' (1964) * ''Samson'' (1964) * ''Mera Qasoor Kya Hain?'' (1964) * ''Main Bhi Ladki Hoon'' (1964) * '' Akashdeep'' (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 ''Pyar ka Sapna'' () is a 1969 Bollywood film starring Ashok Kumar, Mala Sinha, Biswajeet, Helen and others. The film was produced by T.C. Dewan and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, with music by Chitragupta, lyrics and dialogues by Rajendra Kr ...

'' (1969) * ''Nai Zindagi'' (1969) * ''Bank Robbery'' (1969) * ''Pardesi'' (1970) * ''Sansaar'' (1971) * '' Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon'' (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

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chitragupt 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