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Ravi Shankar Sharma (3 March 1926 – 7 March 2012), often referred to
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as Ravi, was an Indian music director, who had composed music for several
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and
Malayalam film Malayalam cinema is an Indian cinema, Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ...
s. After a successful career in Hindi cinema, he took a break from the 1970s to 1984, and made a successful comeback in the Malayalam music scene under the stage name Bombay Ravi.


Biography

Ravi was born in
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on 3 March 1926. He had no formal training in
classical music Classical music generally refers to the art music of the Western world, considered to be distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions. It is sometimes distinguished as Western classical music, as the term "classical music" also ...
; instead he learned music by listening to his father sing
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s. He taught himself to play
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and other classical instruments and worked as an electrician to support his family. In 1950 he decided to shift to Bombay and become a professional singer. At first Ravi was homeless, living on the streets and sleeping on
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at night. In 1952, Ravi was discovered by
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who hired him to sing backing vocals in ''
Vande Mataram ''Vande Mataram'' (Sanskrit: वन्दे मातरम् IAST: , also spelt ''Bande Mataram''; বন্দে মাতরম্, ''Bônde Mātôrôm''; ) is a poem written in sanskritised Bengali by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in th ...
'' from the film ''
Anand Math ''Anand Math'' is a 1952 Indian Hindi-language historical drama film directed by Hemen Gupta, based on the famous Bengali novel '' Anandamath'', written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1882. The novel and film are set in the events of the Sann ...
''. Ravi gave several hit songs and received Filmfare nominations for these films: ''
Chaudhvin Ka Chand ''Chaudhvin Ka Chand'' () is a 1960 Indian Hindi-language Muslim social film directed by Mohammed Sadiq. This film was a super-hit at box-office, and became one of the top-grossing films of 1960. A production of Guru Dutt, the film centers on ...
'' (1960), ''
Do Badan Do Badan (English: Two Bodies) is a 1966 Hindi film directed by Raj Khosla, and starring Manoj Kumar, Asha Parekh, Simi Garewal and Pran (actor), Pran. The music is by Ravi (music director), Ravi. The film became a big hit at the box office. Th ...
'' (1966), ''
Hamraaz ''Hamraaz'' () is a 1967 Indian Bollywood suspense thriller film, produced and directed by B. R. Chopra and written by Akhtar-Ul-Iman. It stars Raaj Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Vimi, Mumtaz in lead roles, with Balraj Sahni, Madan Puri, Jeevan, Iftekh ...
'' (1967), '' Ankhen'' (1968), and ''
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'' (1982). He won Filmfare awards for ''
Gharana In Hindustani music (North Indian classical music), a ''gharānā'' is a system of social organisation in the Indian subcontinent, linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and more importantly by adherence to a particular mus ...
'' (1961) and ''
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'' (1965). His other successful films include '' Waqt'', '' Neel Kamal'' and '' Gumraah''. His songs ''Aaj mere yaar ki shaadi hai'', ''Babul ki duyaen leti ja'', ''Doli chadh ke dulhan sasural chali'' and ''Mere Yaar Bana hai Dulha'' became very popular in wedding celebrations. Ravi was one of the music directors who shaped the career of
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with songs like ''Tora man darpan'', ''Aage bhi jane na tu '' and ''Sun le Pukar Aai''. He was also instrumental in making Mahendra Kapoor a popular singer in
Bollywood Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...
. After a successful career in Hindi films during the 1950s and 1960s, he took a long break after 1970 till 1982. In 1982, he gave music for the Hindi film ''
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'', and one of the film's songs ''Dil ke armaan aansooyon main beh gaye'' sung by Salma Agha won her the
Filmfare Best Female Playback Award The Filmfare Best Female Playback Award is given by '' Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female playback singer who has delivered an outstanding performance in a film song. Although the award ce ...
. In the 1980s, he made a comeback as a music director in
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(and some Hindi) films as Bombay Ravi. During 1986, the Malayalam director Hariharan convinced him to make this comeback. The first movie was ''
Panchagni ''Panchagni'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The story is loosely inspired from the life of naxalite K. Ajitha who was part of the naxalite movement in Kerala ...
''. The songs ''Saagarangale'' and ''Aa raatri maanju poyi'' (sung by
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and Chitra) were hits. That same year, Hariharan's ''
Nakhakshathangal ''Nakhakshathangal'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and starring Monisha, Vineeth and Saleema. Monisha, won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role, making her ...
'' also came out and Chithra won her second National Award for the song ''Manjalprasaadavum'' from the same film. All the songs from the Malayalam movie ''
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'' released in 1989 were super hits and Chithra won her third National Award for the song ''Indupushpam Choodi Nilkum'' from the same film. Ravi was a constant in Hariharan films and their combination is regarded as one of the best ever in Malayalam. Ravi has composed for many films produced by South Indian banners: ''Ghoonghat'', ''Gharana'' ''Grihasti'', ''Aurat'', ''Samaj ko badal dalo'' (Gemini), ''Meherban'', ''Do Kaliyan'' (AVM), ''Bharosa'', ''Khandan'' (Vasu Films). Ravi's most notable work is with Chopra brothers. From Gumrah he continuously worked with
Sahir Ludhianvi Abdul Hayee (8 March 1921 – 25 October 1980), popularly known by his pen name (takhallus) Sahir Ludhianvi, was an Indian poet and film song lyricist who wrote primarily in Urdu in addition to Hindi. His work influenced Indian cinema, i ...
, the lyricist. Waqt, Humraaz, Admi aur Insan, Dhund, Nikah and Dehleez were among his all-time hit films He was very comfortable with Sahir and gave beautiful tunes to his poetry also for Aaj aur kal, Kajal, Ankhein, Neelkamal, Do kaliyan, Amanat, Ganga tera pani amrit. Ek mahal ho sapno ka.


Personal life

Ravi's wife Kanti, whom he married in 1946, died in 1986. He had two daughters Veena and Chhaya and a son Ajay. His estranged son Ajay is married to
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who is a
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and Hindi film actress. Ravi died on 7 March 2012 in Mumbai at the age of 86.


Awards

*
National Film Award for Best Music Direction The National Film Award for Best Music Direction (the Silver Lotus Award) is an honour presented annually at the National Film Awards by the Directorate of Film Festivals to a musician who has composed the best score for films produced within th ...
(1995), Parinayam, Sukrutham *
Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director The Kerala State Film Award The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have b ...
(1986, 1992), Nakhakshathangal, Sargam *Kerala State Film Award for Best Background Music (1993), Ghazal *
Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Malayalam The Filmfare Best Music Director Award is given by the ''Filmfare'' magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam films. Superlatives Winners References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Filmfare Award for Best Music Dir ...
for Parinayam - 1994 *Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, (1962, 1966), Gharana, Khandan * Sanskriti Kalashree Award (2006–07), Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Filmography


Telugu

* ''Sarigamalu'' (1994)


Punjabi

* ''Sajjan Thug'' (1981) * '' Sassi Punnu'' (1983)


Hindi

Ravi was responsible for a number of hit tunes of Hindi film songs. His music went on to inspire later day music directors too. The opening bars of "Chanda Mama Door Ke" inspired the tune for the hit song " Ek Do Teen" in the 1988 film "
Tezaab ''Tezaab'' () is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action romance film starring Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles. The film gave Dixit her first big break, making her an overnight star. in addition to reaffirming Kapoor's star status, afte ...
". * ''
Vachan ''Vachan'' (Hindi: वचन English: Word) is a 1955 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raj Rishi and produced by Devendra Goel. The film stars Geeta Bali and Rajendra Kumar in lead roles. The film marked the debut of composer Ravi. It was also ...
'' (1955) * '' Albeli'' (1955) * ''
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'' (1956) as music assistant * ''
Ek Saal ''Ek Saal'' () is a 1957 Indian romantic drama film directed by Devendra Goel and starring Ashok Kumar and Madhubala in lead roles. The film is about a father of a dying girl who hires a conman to make his dying daughter's last year a happier o ...
'' (1957) * '' Narsi Bhagat'' (1957) * ''
Dilli Ka Thug ''Dilli Ka Thug'' (''The Trickster of Delhi'') is a 1958 Hindi-language comedy film directed by S. D. Narang. It stars Kishore Kumar, Nutan, Madan Puri and Iftekhar. The music was by Ravi and the lyrics were by S.H. Bihari, Shailendra and Maj ...
'' (1958) * '' Dulhan'' (1958) * ''
Ghar Sansar ''Ghar Sansar'' () is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language drama (film and television), drama film, produced by Vimal Kumar under the Shivam Chitrya banner and directed by K. Bapaiah, K. Bapayya. It stars Jeetendra, Sridevi and music composed by Rajes ...
'' (1958) * ''
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'' (1958) * ''
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan ''Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan'' () is a 1959 Indian Hindi-language film directed and produced by Devendra Goel. The film stars Rajendra Kumar as the protagonist Dr Anand and Meena Kumari, Honey Irani and Madan Puri in pivotal roles. The film wa ...
'' (1959) * ''Nai Raahen'' (1959) * ''
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'' (1960) * ''
Chaudhvin Ka Chand ''Chaudhvin Ka Chand'' () is a 1960 Indian Hindi-language Muslim social film directed by Mohammed Sadiq. This film was a super-hit at box-office, and became one of the top-grossing films of 1960. A production of Guru Dutt, the film centers on ...
'' (1960) * '' Ghunghat'' (1960) * '' Tu Nahin Aur Sahi'' (1960) * ''Modern Girl'' (1961) * ''
Gharana In Hindustani music (North Indian classical music), a ''gharānā'' is a system of social organisation in the Indian subcontinent, linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and more importantly by adherence to a particular mus ...
'' (1961) * '' Nazrana'' (1961) * '' Pyaar Ka Saagar'' (1961) * '' Wanted'' (1961) * '' Salaam Memsaheb'' (1961) * ''
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'' (1962) * '' Baaje Ghungroo'' (1962) * '' Rakhi'' (1962) * ''
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'' (1962) * '' Girls' Hostel'' (1962) * '' Isi Ka Naam Duniya Hai'' (1962) * '' Bombay Ka Chor'' (1962) * '' Aaj Aur Kal'' (1963) * ''
Gehra Daag ''Gehra Daag'' () is a 1963 Indian Hindi-language romantic crime drama film directed by O. P. Ralhan. A moderate box-office success, the film became the ninth highest earning film of 1963, earning an approximate gross of Rs.1,40,00,000 and a n ...
'' (1963) * '' Gumrah'' (1963) * '' Pyar Ka Bandhan'' (1963) * '' Nartaki'' (1963) * '' Ustadon Ke Ustaad'' (1963) * ''
Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke ''Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke'' () is a 1963 Hindi film starring Sunil Dutt and Leela Naidu in the lead roles. This film was Sunil Dutt's debut production, directed by R.K. Nayyar, with music composed by Ravi. Premise Dutt's favourite writer A ...
'' (1963) * ''
Bharosa ''Bharosa'' () is a Hindi film released in 1963. The film is remembered for the music and songs. The music for the film was composed by Ravi. Rajendra Krishan penned the lyrics of the songs. ''Woh Dil Kahan Se Laun'' rendered by Lata Mangeshk ...
'' (1963) * '' Mulzim'' (1963) * '' Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya'' (1963) * ''
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'' (1963) * '' Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya'' (1963) * ''
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'' (1964) * ''
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'' (1965) * ''
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'' (1965) * '' Waqt'' (1965) * '' Bahu Beti'' (1965) * ''
Do Badan Do Badan (English: Two Bodies) is a 1966 Hindi film directed by Raj Khosla, and starring Manoj Kumar, Asha Parekh, Simi Garewal and Pran (actor), Pran. The music is by Ravi (music director), Ravi. The film became a big hit at the box office. Th ...
'' (1966) * ''
Dus Lakh Dus Lakh (English: Ten Lakhs or One Million) is a 1966 Indian Hindi-language comedy film. It was produced and directed by Devendra Goel. Music was composed by Ravi. The star cast included Sanjay Khan, Babita, Helen, Pran, Om Prakash, Manora ...
'' (1966) * ''
Phool Aur Patthar ''Phool Aur Patthar'' () is a 1966 Indian film, directed and produced by O. P. Ralhan and written by Ralhan with Akhtar ul Iman and Ahsan Rizvi. It starred Meena Kumari and Dharmendra as contrasting characters who come together; he played a t ...
'' (1966) * ''
Sagaai ''Sagaai'' is a 1966 Bollywood film starring Rajshree and Biswajeet. Plot Sheel (Rajshree) and Kailash's (Prem Chopra) marriage is planned by Sheel's father. But fate takes her into the arms of Rajesh (Biswajeet), and they celebrate their engage ...
'' (1966) * ''
Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai ''Yeh Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai'' () is a 1966 Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by R. K. Nayyar. The film was produced by Nayyar fr his R. K. Nayyar Films banner. It had story and screenplay by Harish Kumar Mehra with dialogues by Agha ...
'' (1966) * '' Aurat'' (1967) * ''
Hamraaz ''Hamraaz'' () is a 1967 Indian Bollywood suspense thriller film, produced and directed by B. R. Chopra and written by Akhtar-Ul-Iman. It stars Raaj Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Vimi, Mumtaz in lead roles, with Balraj Sahni, Madan Puri, Jeevan, Iftekh ...
'' (1967) * ''
Mehrban ''Mehrban'' () is a 1967 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by A. Bhimsingh, and produced by A. V. Meiyappan. It is a remake of Bhimsingh's own Tamil film ''Padikkadha Medhai'' (1960) which itself was a remake of the 1953 Ben ...
'' (1967) * '' Nai Roshni'' (1967) * '' Aankhen'' (1968) * '' Do Kaliyan'' (1968) * '' Gauri'' (1968) * ''
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'' (1968) * '' Neel Kamal'' (1968) * ''
Paisa Ya Pyaar ''Paisa Ya Pyar'' () is a 1969 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Jawar N. Sitaraman. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Biswajeet, Mala Sinha, Tanuja and Shashikala. The lyrics were written by Sahir Ludhianvi. The film was a remake of the Tami ...
'' (1969) * ''
Aadmi Aur Insaan Aadmi Aur Insaan is a 1969 Hindi film produced by B. R. Chopra and directed by Yash Chopra. The film stars Dharmendra, Saira Banu, Feroz Khan, Mumtaz, Johnny Walker, Madan Puri, Ajit, Anwar, Iftekhar, Achla Sachdev, Kamini Kaushal and Nazi ...
'' (1969) * '' Anmol Moti'' (1969) * '' Badi Didi'' (1969) * '' Doli'' (1969) * ''
Ek Phool Do Mali ''Ek Phool Do Mali'' is a 1969 Indian Hindi film directed by Devendra Goel. The film is based on the book ''Do Kadam Aage'' by Sampat Lal Purohit. The film was a Blockbuster and second highest grossing movie of 1969 along with '' Aradhana'' & ...
'' (1969) * ''
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo ''Samaj Ko Badal Dalo'' () is a 1970 Bollywood drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. The film stars Parikshit Sahni, Sharada (reprising the latter's role from the original version and making this picture as her Hindi film debut), Prem Ch ...
'' (1970) * ''Chingari'' (1971) * ''
Babul Ki Galiyaan ''Babul Ki Galiyaan'' is a 1972 Hindi drama film directed by S. D. Narang. The film stars Sanjay Khan, Hema Malini and Shatrughan Sinha. The film's music is done by Ravi. Cast * Sanjay Khan * Hema Malini * Shatrughan Sinha * Manmohan Krishna * ...
'' (1972) * ''
Dharkan ''Dharkan'' is a 1972 Indian film directed by Devendra Goel. The movie stars Sanjay Khan, Mumtaz, Rajendra Nath, Helen, Alankar Joshi, Roopesh Kumar and Bindu (in a cameo role). It was produced and directed by Devendra Goyal, and the music was ...
'' (1972) * '' Naag Panchami'' (1972) * '' Dhund'' (1973) * '' Mehmaan'' (1973) * '' Ghatana'' (1974) * ''
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka ''Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka'' () is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Devendra Goel. It stars Ashok Kumar, Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Leena Chandavarkar, Deven Verma. The music was composed by Ravi. Cast *Ashok Kumar as Anand K ...
'' (1975) * ''Vandana'' (1975) * ''
Amaanat ''Amaanat'' is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Shatrujiit Paul. It stars Manoj Kumar, Sadhana, Balraj Sahni, Mehmood, Rehman, Shashikala, Aruna Irani in pivotal roles. The film took 8 years in making. Story Suresh is a painte ...
'' (1977) * ''
Aadmi Sadak Ka ''Aadmi Sadak Ka'' is a 1977 Bollywood drama film produced and directed by Devendra Goel, it stars Shatrughan Sinha, Zaheera, Sujit Kumar, Deven Verma, Asit Sen and Agha. The film's music is by Ravi. Plot The Nath family consists of Retired ...
'' (1977) * ''Premika'' (1980) * ''
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'' (1982) * '' Aaj Ki Awaz'' (1984) * '' Mujhe Shaktee Do'' (1984) * '' Hum Do Hamaare Do'' (1984) * ''
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'' (1985) * '' Khamosh Nigahen'' (1986) * '' Dahleez'' (1986) * '' Awam'' (1987) * '' Ghar Ka Sukh'' (1987) * '' Meraa Suhaag'' (1987) * '' Ek Alag Mausam'' (2003)


Malayalam (as Bombay Ravi and Ravi Bombay)

* ''
Panchagni ''Panchagni'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The story is loosely inspired from the life of naxalite K. Ajitha who was part of the naxalite movement in Kerala ...
'' (1986) * ''
Nakhakshathangal ''Nakhakshathangal'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and starring Monisha, Vineeth and Saleema. Monisha, won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role, making her ...
'' (1986) * '' Vaishali'' (1988) * ''
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha ''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Madhavi. The film won ...
'' (1989) * '' Vidhyarambham'' (1990) * '' Sargam'' (1992) * ''
Ghazal The ''ghazal'' ( ar, غَزَل, bn, গজল, Hindi-Urdu: /, fa, غزل, az, qəzəl, tr, gazel, tm, gazal, uz, gʻazal, gu, ગઝલ) is a form of amatory poem or ode, originating in Arabic poetry. A ghazal may be understood as a ...
'' (1993) * ''
Padheyam ''Patheyam'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Bharathan, based on a screenplay by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Mammootty and Chippy in lead roles, along with Nedumudi Venu, Sasikala, Bharat Gopy and Oduvil Unnik ...
'' (1993) * '' Parinayam'' (1994) * ''
Sukrutham ''Sukrutham'' () is a 1994 Malayalam-language film directed by Hari Kumar, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It stars Mammootty, Shanthi Krishna, Gautami and Manoj K. Jayan. The film is based on the subject of complex human relationships, inev ...
'' (1994) * ''Kalivaakku'' (Film Not Released)(1996) * '' Five Star Hospital '' (1997) * '' Manassil Oru Manjuthulli'' (2000) * ''
Mayookham ''Mayookham'' is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by T. Hariharan. It stars Saiju Kurup and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. It was their debut movie and also the last Malayalam film for late Sujatha Menon simultaneously. Plot Unni Kesavan (Sa ...
'' (2005)


Non-movie audio album (Malayalam)

* '' Aavani Kanavukal'' (1997)


References


External links

*
An interview with ''The Hindu''

Bombay Ravi at MSI (in Malayalam)
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