Raj Kamal

Raj Kamal (15 January 1921 – 1 September 2005) was a well-known Indian composer. He composed classics such as the unforgettable Chashm-e-Buddoor, kahan se aaye badra, kaali ghodi dwaar khadi, Saawan Ko Aane Do, Chand Jaise Mukhde pe sung by K. J. Yesudas, Taqdeer se koi sung by Anandkumar C, and several other well-known songs. He also composed the music of B.R. Chopra's classic television show Mahabharat.

This article is about the film music director. For the actor, see Rajkamal.
Raj Kamal
Born(1921-01-15)15 January 1921
Mathaniya, Jodhpur Rajasthan, India
Died1 September 2005(2005-09-01) (aged 84)
NationalityIndian
Occupationfilm composer & director

Personal life

Composer Raj Kamal was born to Tulsidas and his wife in a village called Mathaniya in Rajasthan. He was named Dalpat after birth, a name he would later change to Raj Kamal for Bollywood. He was the eldest of 5 children. Raj Kamal came to Bombay with his whole family; his father having been persuaded by his brother, tabla maestro Pt. Bansilal Bharati. After marriage, Raj Kamal and his wife Sagar had 6 children -- Chandra Kamal, Surya Kamal, Vinay Kamal, Hriday Kamal, Shubh Kamal, and a daughter. His three elder sons are all composers and musicians in their own right. Another uncle of Raj Kamal's, singer Anandkumar C. also joined Bollywood as well and sang several of Raj Kamal's compositions.

Raj Kamal died aged 84 on 1 September 2005 from Alzheimer's Disease which had severely affected his memory.

Filmography

As director
  • Zakhmi Haseena (2001)

As Music Director


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