O. P. Nayyar
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Years active | 1951–1994 |
Omkar Prasad Nayyar (16 January 1926 – 28 January 2007) was an
O. P. Nayyar had recognised Kishore Kumar long before he became a popular singer. The film like Baap Re Baap (1955) is one of Kishore Kumar hits in the characteristic "O. P." style as well as the film Raagini (1958), but the relationship did not endure.
Early life and career
Nayyar was born in
Nayyar's favorite Raga is Pilu in Hindustani classical music, its equivalent in Carnatic music being Kapi (raga) which eventually remained source for majority of his compositions, but he has been able to mesmerize everyone with no clues.
In 1957 Filmalaya introduced Nasir Hussain, who wanted a composer to provide romantic scores for newcomers Shammi Kapoor and Ameeta. Nayyar's scores were featured in the Hussain films Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) and Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1964). During the decade, state-controlled All India Radio banned most of Nayyar's songs because the broadcaster considered them too "trendy".[3]
According to music and film expert Rajesh Subramanian, "Aap Ke Haseen Rukh" (from Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi) was planned with full orchestration but many of the musicians were late for the recording. After a disagreement with Mohammed Rafi,[4] Nayyar began working with singer Mahendra Kapoor.[5] Kapoor performed Nayyar's song "Badal Jaaye Agar Maali, Chaman Hotaa Nahi Khaali" in Bahaaren Phir Bhi Aayengi. Based on a Bengali language work by Rabindranath Tagore, Nayyar composed "Chal Akelaa, Chal Akelaa" (sung by Mukesh in 1969 film Sambandh).
Nayyar co-produced songs with
In addition to songs for Asha Bhosle and Geeta Dutt's, Thandi Thandi Hawaa, Nayyar wrote "Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawaanonkaa" (featuring
Personal life
He had three brothers: Elder brother colonel G. P. Nayyar (a retired army dentist in Secunderabad who died in 2010), then Dr. H.P. Nayyar (a physician, who died in 2005) the younger one is P. P. Nayyar (a physician, who was kidnapped in Australia since then he is missing). O. P. Nayyar's wife, Saroj Nayyar was a stage dancer before marriage and she came in touch with O. P. Nayyar at Lahore Radio Station at that time he was a singer at that station, Saroj Nayyar wrote the lyrics to "Preetam Aan Milo" (originally sung by C. H. Atma in 1945 which was used later in the film Mr. & Mrs. '55 by Geeta Dutt). Estranged from his family, he requested that they be barred from his funeral. Nayyar had moved out of his Mumbai home, staying with a friend in Virar and then with a friend in Thane. He died on 28 January 2007, survived by his wife, three daughters and a son. Nayyar's death was followed by tributes from many Bollywood figures, including Lata Mangeshkar, Sharmila Tagore, Mumtaz, Mahesh Bhatt, Khayyam, Shakti Samanta, Sonu Nigam, Ravindra Jain, Anu Malik, B. R. Chopra and Shammi Kapoor. A commemorative stamp was issued by India Post on 3 May 2013. His granddaughter Niharica Raizada is also an actress.[6][7]
Filmography
- Aasman (1952)
- Chham Chhama Chham (1952)
- Baaz (1953)
- Aar Paar (1954)
- Mangu (1954)
- Mehbooba (1954)
- Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955)
- Baap Re Baap (1955)
- Miss Coca Cola (1955)
- Musafir Khana (1955)
- Sabse Bada Rupaiya (1955)
- Bhagam Bhag (1956)
- Chhoo Mantar (1956)
- C.I.D. (1956)
- Dhake Ki Malmal (1956)
- Ham Sab Chor Hain (1956)
- Mr. Lambu (1956)
- Naya Andaz (1956)
- Shrimati 420 (1956)
- Bare Sarkar (1957)
- Qaidi (1957)
- Ustad (1957)
- Johnny Walker (1957)
- Duniya Rang Rangeeli (1957)
- Mai Baap (1957)
- Naya Daur (1957)
- Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957)
- 12 O'Clock (1958)
- Farishta(1958)
- Howrah Bridge(1958)
- Kabhi Andhera Kabhi Ujala (1958)
- Mr. Cartoon M. A. (1958)
- Mujrim (1958)
- Phagun(1958)
- Raagini (1958)
- Sone Ki Chidiya (1958)
- Do Ustad (1959)
- Jaali Note (1960)
- Kalpana (1960)
- Basant (1960)
- Mitti Mein Sona (1960)
- Hong Kong (1962)
- Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962)
- Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)
- Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
- Mere Sanam (1965)
- Akalmand (1966)
- Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi (1966)
- Do Dilon Ki Dastan (1966)
- Love and Murder (1966)
- Mohabbat Zindagi Hai (1966)
- Sawan Ki Ghata (1966)
- Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi (1966)
- C.I.D. 909 (1967)
- Nasihat (1967)
- Humsaya (1968)
- Dil Aur Mohabbat (1968)
- Kahin Din Kahin Raat (1968)
- Kismat (1968)
- Shrimanji (1968)
- Sambandh (1969)
- The Killers (1969)
- Aisa Bhi Hota Hai (1971)
- Ek Bar Muskura Do (1972)
- Taxi Driver (1973)
- Pran Jaye Par Vachan Na Jaye(1974)
- Khoon Ka Badla Khoon (1978)
- Heera Moti (1979)
- Bin Maa Ke Bachche (1980)
- Muqaddar Ki Baat (1983) (Unreleased)
- Salaam Bombay! (1988)
- Neerajanam (1989) (Telugu Film)
- Mangni (1992)
- Nishchaiy (1992)
- Zid (1994)
Albums
- The Best Of O. P. Nayyar Vol. 1 to Vol. 6
- Parichay – Introduction To India's Musical Geniuses (O. P. Nayyar)|Parichay – Introduction To India's Musical Geniuses
- OP Nayyar-Penaz Masani – Dekho Mohabbat Ka Dastoor
- OP Nayyar-Runa Laila - Presents The Loves (1984)
- OP Nayyar-Penaz Masani – Jaane Do (1990)
- OP Nayyar-Ashok Khosla – Naye Kapde Badlkar
- OP Nayyar-Ashok Khosla – Ajnabi Shehar Mein
- OP Nayyar-Runa Laila – Allah Ne Is Dil Ne
- OP Nayyar-Runa Laila – Kehdo Is Raat Se
- OP Nayyar-Runa Laila – Wadiyan Wadiyan
- Golden Collection – O. P. Nayyar (compilation)
- O. P. Nayyar, Asha Bhosle – Sunheri Yaadein
Footnotes
- ^ Contrary to popular perception, it was never due to any animosity between the two. In an interview, Lata Mangeshkar clarified, that she and O.P. Nayyar had no problem whatsoever. Nayyar believed that despite Lata being an excellent singer, his style could be better rendered by Asha Bhonsle or Geeta Dutt. Lata confirmed further that she agreed with that view. This goes well with the fact that her song Saari Saari Raat Teri Yaad Satayein was used by Nayyar Saheb.[2]
References
- ^ O.P.Nayyar – The Rhythm King – Hindi Film Music – Profiles. Cinema Sangeet (16 January 1926). Retrieved on 2018-11-08.
- YouTube
- ^ O.P.Nayyar's immortal relationship with Mohammad Rafi | Rafians tribute to a true Maestro – Mohd Rafi. Mohdrafi.com (12 August 2007). Retrieved on 2018-11-08.
- ^ "O.P. Nayyar", Hindilyrix, archived from the original on 6 June 2013, retrieved 29 January 2016
- ^ a b "The stubborn note of O P Nayyar", Rediff.com, 4 February 2003, archived from the original on 18 May 2012, retrieved 29 January 2016
- ^ Lohana, Avinash (17 January 2017) Warrior Savitri: OP Nayyar's granddaughter Niharica to act in a comedy film. Times of India.
- ^ Musician O P Nayyar's cardiologist grand-daughter Niharica Raizada in an item number – Indian Express. Archive.indianexpress.com (5 March 2013). Retrieved on 2018-11-08.