Vinod (composer)
Vinod (composer) | |
|---|---|
British India | |
| Died | 25 December 1959 (aged 37) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 1946–1962 (3 films with his music were released after his death in 1959) |
| Spouse | Sheela Betty |
| Children | Veena Solomon Veera Mistry |
Vinod (28 May 1922 – 25 December 1959) was a famous
The real name of Vinod was Eric Roberts; Vinod was a professional name given by the
Early life
Vinod was born Eric Roberts in Lahore on 28 May 1922. When Vinod was a child, he was fascinated by music played at Punjabi Hindu weddings. Vinod was a student of Pandit Amar Nath, a musical director from Lahore.[4] At the age of 17 years, his first official record composition was released, Samne aayaga koi jalwa dikhayega koi.
Career
Vinod started composing songs for films in 1946. He composed eleven songs, written by Aziz Kashmiri, for the film Khamosh Nigahen. Veteran music director
Personal life
Vinod married Sheela Betty in Lahore and then moved to Delhi. He composed Punjabi film music like Saari Raat Tera Tak Ni Aa Rah and Wey Tarian Taun Puchh Chann Wey. He had two daughters, Veena Solomon and Veera Mistry; both died in September 2016 and 2017, respectively. Veena was married to Newton Solomon and Veera was married to Kelly Mistry. Survivors are Vinod's grandchildren Sarah, Rakesh, Jacqueline, Eric (who is named after Vinodji) and Carl and great grandchildren Rhea, Mithila, Shaun and Rania.[4]
Death
Vinod died from tetanus on 25 December 1959, at the age of 37, after having cut himself shaving while using a rusted razor blade. By the time he was admitted to a hospital, the illness was beyond treatment and he lapsed into a coma.[4]
Filmography
- 01 Khamosh Nigahen (1946)[6][1]
- 02 Paraye Bas Mein (1946) (with Niaz Husain)[4]
- 03 Kamini (film) (1946)
- 04 Chaman (film) (1948) (Punjabi)[1][4][2]
- 05
- 06 Taara (film) (1949)
- 07 Anmol Ratan (1950)[1][4]
- 08 Bhaiya Ji (1950) (Punjabi)[4]
- 09 Waffa (1950) (with Bulo C Rani)[1][6]
- 10 Mutiar (1950) (Punjabi)
- 11 Bulbul (1951 film) (1951)
- 12 For Ladies Only (film) (1951) (Titli)[1][6]
- 13 Mukhra (1951)[6]
- 14 Sabz Bagh (1951) (with Gulshan Sufi)[4]
- 15 Saloni (film) (1951)
- 16 Amar Shaheed (1952) (with Vasant Desai)
- 17 Aag Ka Dariya (1953)[1]
- 18 Ek Do Teen (1953)[6]
- 19 Ashtalli (1954) (Punjabi)
- 20 Laadla (1954)[4]
- 21 Ramman (film) (1954)
- 22 Haa Haa Hii Hii Hoo Hoo (1954)
- 23 Jalwa (film) (1955)
- 24 Ootpatang (1955)[6]
- 25 Shri Naqad Narain (1955)
- 26 Makhi Choos (1956)[1][4]
- 27 Miss 56 (1956 in Pakistan with Pakistani composer G.A. Chishti(Baba Chishti) and in Miss 58 in India in 1958)
- 28 Sheikh Chilli (1956)[6]
- 29 Garma Garam (1957)
- 30 Mumtaz Mahal (film) (1957)[6]
- 31 Nikki (1958) (Punjabi)[4]
- 32 Miss Hunterwali (1959)
- 33 Dekhi Teri Bumbai (1961)
- 34 Ek Ladki Saat Ladke (1961) with S. Mohinder
- 35 Rang Raliyan (1962) (with Lachhi Ram and Mukherjee)
Note: Vinod's last three films were released after his death.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Film music composer Vinod's filmography". Upperstall.com website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ a b c "Profile of Lata Mangeshkar". Upperstall.com website. Archived from the original on 31 October 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ ISBN 978-613-7-99065-0.
- ^ The Tribune. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ "film Ek Thi Ladki (1949) on hindigeetmala.net website". Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Filmography of Vinod". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 29 August 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2023.