Raamlaxman was an Indian musical duo consisting of Vijay Patil (16 September 1942 – 22 May 2021) who performed under the name Laxman, and Surendra who passed in 1976. However, Patil continued to work under the original name. Laxman, was an Indian composer, pianist, musician and accordionist. Raamlaxman is most famous for his work with Rajshri Productions of Hindi films. In a career spanning four decades, Raamlaxman worked in 150 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri, and worked with noted film director of his time, notably Manmohan Desai, Mahesh Bhatt, GP Sippy, Anil Ganguly and Sooraj Barjatya. He composed music for their hit films like Pandu Havaldar (1975), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), Muskurahat (1992), Police Public (1990), 100 Days (1991). His first film was Agent Vinod (1977)
Early life and training
Laxman (Patil) took his initial music lessons from his father and uncle. He later studied music at the Bhatkhande Shikshan Sansthan. Raamlaxman started his own orchestra named Amar-Vijay (Amar was his son's name).
Career The famous comedian, Dada Kondke was impressed by him and approached him to compose the music for his Marathi comedy Pandu Havaldar. Vijay, with his friend Raam, composed the music that went on to become a raging hit, and their alliance with Kondke did not break until the latter's death. Later, he did films with Manmohan Desai, Mahesh Bhatt, G.P.Sippy, Anil Ganguly and others. His favourite singers were Shailendra Singh and Usha Mangeshkar, while his favourite lyricist was Asad Bhopali. His releases were mostly with Ravindra Rawal. Although he frequently collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar and produced some of the biggest hits in his career.
In 1981, Raamlaxman collaborated with Ravindra Rawal for movie Hum Se Badhkar Kaun. Song "Deva O Deva Ganpati Deva" got famous during that period. He has also given music for movies Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983), Woh Jo Hasina (1983), Deewana Tere Naam Ka (1987) and Aage Ki Soch (1988).
Raamlaxman is the "Laxman" of duo composers "Raam-Laxman". In 1976, "Raam" (his partner Surendra) died immediately after signing the film Agent Vinod (1977). Laxman continued to retain Raam's name in Marathi as well as Hindi films.
In the year 1988, Raamlaxman got a major break with Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). His composition earned him filmfare award for Best Music Director. The film set a record at its time for the most Filmfare awards won by a single film with seven, from thirteen nominations. It was also the first film to win the three major awards in the music category (Best Music Director, Male Playback Singer, Best Lyricist). The film also launched S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as voice of new actor Salman Khan from period 1989 to 1994.
Laxman scored a major hit once again with superhit film Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994). His collaboration with Sooraj Barjatya went on and he gave good hits in the film Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999).
He died at his residence in Nagpur on 22 May 2021, due to COVID-related complications and cardiac arrest, at the age of 78. Discography Year Film Notes Sales 1975 Pandu HavaldarMarathi film1976Tumcha Aamcha Jamala1977Ram Ram Gangaram Agent Vinod 1978Bot Lavin Tithe GudgulyaMarathi film 1979 Taraana Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin 1981 Hum Se Badhkar Kaun Jiyo To Aise Jiyo 1982 Ustadi Ustad Se Bezubaan Sun Sajna Tumhaare Bina 1983 Woh Jo HasinaDard-E-Dil Gumnaam Hai Koi Hum Se Hai Zamana Sun Meri Laila Mujhe Vachan Do 1984 Tere Mere Beech Mein 1985 Patthar Yeh Kaisa Farz 1986 Anadi Khiladi Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein 1987 Deewana Tere Naam Ka Kaun Kitne Paani Mein 1988 Aage Ki Soch Vasna Ki Aag 1989 Paap Ki Sazaa Khol De Meri Zuban Maine Pyar Kiya 10,000,000 1990 Police PublicPalva PalviMarathi film 1991 Patthar Ke Phool 2,500,000 100 Days 1,800,000 Baharon Ki Manzil 1992 101 Days I Love You Mehboob Mere Mehboob Phoolwati Saatwan Aasmaan Muskurahat 1993 Dil Ki Baazi Anmol Antim Nyay Pyar Ka Tarana When Love Calls 1994 Prem Shakti Karan Pathreela Raasta Fauj Kanoon Jazbaat Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! 12,000,000 1995 Vartmaan 1996 Nirbhay Megha 1997 Lav Kush 1999 Dulhan Banoo Main Teri Hum Saath Saath Hain 1,800,000 Manchala 2000 Le Chal Apne Sang 2002 Hum Pyaar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe Inth Ka Jawab Patthar 2003 Aissa Kyon 2016 Brahmaand Nayak Saibaba Total sales 28,100,000
See also List of Bollywood films
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