Nadeem Saifi
Shravan Rathod
(a.k.a. Nadeem-Shravan)
Background information
GenresSoundtrack, Bollywood, filmi, filmi-ghazal, ghazal, romantic, Indian classical, Hindustani classical music
OccupationsMusic directors, composer, music producers, singers, instrumentalists
Years active1977–2005, 2009

Nadeem–Shravan are Indian music directors duo in the Bollywood film industry of India. They derive their name from the first names of Nadeem Akhtar Saifi (born 6 August 1954) and Shravan Kumar Rathod (13 November 1954 – 22 April 2021).[1][2]

Nadeem–Shravan were the most successful Bollywood music directors of the 1990s until the early 2000s.[3] They displayed a strong influence of Hindustani (classical / semi-classical) music in their compositions, and were the only composers during the 1990s and 2000s who relied heavily on three particular instruments: the bansuri, the sitar and the shehnai in almost all of their songs. By using these instruments in a modern way without disconnecting them from their original value, their contribution is unique compared to some rising music directors evolving a new music style beginning in the mid-1990s. They are considered one of the most successful and greatest music composers in Hindi cinema history.

Their breakthrough soundtrack album was Aashiqui (1990), which sold 20 million units in India,[4] and became the best-selling Bollywood soundtrack album of all time.[5] Nadeem–Shravan were also behind many of the other best-selling Bollywood soundtrack albums of the 1990s.[5] Their success helped establish the music label T-Series.[6] The duo's career temporarily came to a halt with the murder of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar by Mumbai underworld syndicate D-Company, with Nadeem Akhtar Saifi initially accused of involvement, before later being exonerated. The duo eventually made a comeback in the 2000s.

Nadeem–Shravan composed soundtracks for many Hindi films, including Aashiqui (1990), Saajan (1991), Phool Aur Kaante (1991), Sadak (1991), Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), Deewana (1992), Sapne Saajan Ke (1992), Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), Rang (1993), Dilwale (1994), Aatish: Feel the Fire (1994), Salaami (1994), Raja (1995), Barsaat (1995), Agni Sakshi (1996), Jeet (1996), Raja Hindustani (1996), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Pardes (1997), Judaai (1997), Mohabbat (1997), Maharaja (1998), Sirf Tum (1999), Dhadkan (2000), Kasoor (2001), Ek Rishtaa (2001), Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa (2002), Raaz (2002), Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002), Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002), Dil Ka Rishta (2003), Andaaz (2003), Qayamat (2003), Tumsa Nahi Dekha (2004) and Bewafaa (2005), Barsaat (2005), Dosti (2005) among others.

Their most commonly featured and favorite singers include "Trio" Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan but other Hindi playback singers like Anuradha Paudwal, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sonu Nigam, Sadhana Sargam, Poornima, Jaspinder Narula, K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hariharan, Suresh Wadkar, Pankaj Udhas, Mohammed Aziz, Sudesh Bhosle, Shailendra Singh, Shabbir Kumar, Nitin Mukesh, Roop Kumar Rathod, Vinod Rathod, Abhijeet, Shaan, KK, Gurdas Maan, Shankar Mahadevan, Babul Supriyo, Manhar Udhas, Bali Brahmbhatt, Jolly Mukherjee, Sapna Mukherjee, Alisha Chinoy, Anwar, Vijay Benedict, Sunanda, Sapna Awasthi and many others have sung under their baton. Veteran singer Mohammed Rafi also sang for them in their film Dangal and Kishore Kumar in the film Ilaaka. Singers Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle also sang in few albums for the duo.

Music career

Shravan Kumar Rathod, one half of the Nadeem–Shravan duo, in 2012.

The association of Nadeem Akhtar Saifi and Shravan dates back to 1973 when they met each other at a function. Their first film assignment was Dangal, a Bhojpuri movie in 1973 (released in 1977) which featured the popular Bhojpuri song "Kashi hile, Patna hile" sung by Manna Dey.[7] Their first Hindi movie assignment was Maine Jeena Seekh Liya in 1981 sung by Amit Kumar. In 1985, the duo composed music for a commercial project called Star Ten. Ten Hindi actors (Mithun, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Sachin, Danny, Vijendra, Sulakshana Pandit, etc.) sang some songs with lyrics by Anwar Saagar.[8] All the while, they struggled to get work and rarely did they get to compose the music for a full film. They suddenly found work, and in 1989, two big movies were released: Ilaaka, Hisaab Khoon Ka. All of these films flopped at the box office and the music was rejected by audiences and critics alike.

Early success

Their breakthrough film, Aashiqui (1990), which brought them into the limelight, was gifted to them by none other than Gulshan Kumar. Aashiqui has been rated the 4th best soundtrack ever by Planet Bollywood on their "100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks".[9] The soundtrack album sold 20 million units,[4] making it the best-selling Bollywood soundtrack album of all time.[5]

Nadeem Akhtar Saifi, other half of the Nadeem–Shravan duo, in 1996

Their success continued with Saajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Sadak, Sainik, Raja, Dilwale, Raja Hindustani and Phool Aur Kaante. Whether it was "Chehra Kya Dekhte Ho" (Salaami), "Adayein Bhi Hain" (Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin) "Sochenge Tumhe Pyar" (Deewana), "Tujhe Na Dekhu Toh Chain" (Rang), they all had the distinct stamp of Nadeem–Shravan.

Most of their compositions fall under the filmi-ghazal genre, as they were greatly inspired by ghazal music,[10] and Classical music.[11]

When Pardes soundtrack was released, the tracks had different varieties of songs; songs ("I Love My India" and "Meri Mehbooba"), love songs ("Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain") and qawwali ("Nahin Hona Tha)" pop ("My first day in America"), pain ("Ye Dil Deewana"). Planet Bollywood started the review by saying, "The music for Pardes is Nadeem-Shravan's best ever."[12]

They have worked with lyricists like Sameer, Anand Bakshi, Faaiz Anwar, Hasrat Jaipuri, Rani Malik and many others. When they arrived on the music scene, Laxmikant–Pyarelal and Anand–Milind were at the top. But subsequently their hard work paid off and they had various hits in a row.[8]

Their songs often contain Jhankaar, Conga, Bongos, Electronic drum fusion beats. They have insisted on sticking to lyricist Sameer and male singers Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan and female singer Alka Yagnik for most of their compositions.

Other soundtracks by them include Saajan (16), Sadak (51), Raja Hindustani (56), Dhadkan (73), Deewana (79).

Gulshan Kumar murder case

Gulshan Kumar, the owner of T-Series, was shot dead outside the Jeeteshwar Mahadev Mandir, a Hindu mandir dedicated to Lord Shiva of which he attended daily in Jeet Nagar, Andheri West suburb of Mumbai, on 12 August 1997. Mumbai underworld organization D-Company was involved with the murder.[13] The police also accused Nadeem Saifi of having paid for the murder due to a personal dispute and fled the country after the murder. According to the police, Nadeem hatched the conspiracy in Dubai in May with Anees Ibrahim Kaskar, the brother of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar and Dawood's associates Abu Salem and Kayyum. Crime branch sources said Nadeem has been out of Bombay since Gulshan Kumar died. During the interrogation of the arrested gangsters, the police reportedly learned that Nadeem had organized a "secret" music function in June for Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar in Dubai. Many well-known Bollywood personalities, the police claim, were present.[14]

After the police's allegations against him, Nadeem Saifi had fled to the United Kingdom. In 2001, the case was taken to the London High Court, which rejected the Indian government's request for extradition on the grounds that there was no prima facie case against Saifi. In August 2001, the prosecution's main witness, Mohammed Ali Hussain Shaikh, who had earlier claimed Saifi participated in the murder, eventually revealed that he didn't know Saifi and had never seen him.[15] Abu Salem also denied Nadeem's involvement on Indian national television. Saifi was also exonerated by four courts, including the House of Lords in the United Kingdom and the sessions court in Mumbai. Saifi eventually acquired British citizenship, and later moved to Dubai, where he runs a successful perfumery business.[16]

Later years

After being inactive for sometime, Nadeem–Shravan made a comeback of sorts with Dhadkan, Ek Rishta, Kasoor, Hum Ho Gaye Aapke, Yeh Dil Aashiqana, Raaz, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Qayamat, Hungama, Andaaz, Dil Ka Rishta, Bewafaa, Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story, Barsaat, Dosti and Do Knot Disturb.

Nadeem remained in the UK and despite the distance between England and India, he and Shravan continued to make music together. But they later split after Dosti: Friends Forever.[17]

Split

In 2005, the duo split, but came back for Do Knot Disturb, which was their last movie together. Nadeem started his own perfume and bag company and was also involved in solo compositions. Shravan was uninterested in continuing with his music and instead focused on the music careers of his sons (Sanjeev–Darshan) and movie production. Another reason cited is probably the growing distance between the two. In an interview, Nadeem stated that there wasn't any conflict between him and Shravan. In late 2013 it was announced that the duo would work together again on the sequel of Deewana but they later split due to personal conflicts again as a result of which Nadeem decided to return as a solo composer for Ishq Forever in 2015 but it did not become a hit because the quality of Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik was missing from his tunes.

Comeback of Nadeem Saifi

In 2016, Nadeem Saifi-Akhtar made his comeback with lyricist Sameer in the film Ishq Forever. He had split with his partner Shravan and worked on the film as a solo composer. The film features ten songs. In the year 2017 he continued his musical career in the film Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha as a solo composer and film is produced and directed by Suneel Darshan.

Death of Shravan

On 22 April 2021, Shravan died of COVID-19 after being hospitalized days before in critical condition, in Hinduja Hospital.[18] His son and wife were admitted to another medical facility in the city.[19][20]

Awards

Nadeem–Shravan have won several awards during their music career.

Nominations

Filmography

YearFilmNotes
1977Dangal Bhojpuri film
1982 Anmol Sitaare
Naya Safar
Maine Jeena Seekh Liya
Apradhi Kaun?
Zakhmee Insaan
1985Cheekh
1986Vikram Betaal
Qatil Aur Ashiq
1987Khooni Mahal
1988Zulm Ko Jala Doonga
1989Ilaaka
Hisaab Khoon Ka
Lashkar
1990Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri
Solah Satra
Mere Humdam
AashiquiWinner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Apmaan Ki Aag
1991 Jigarwala
Laal Paree
Jaan Ki Kasam
Aanchal Tera Dhalka Hua
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
SaajanWinner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Saathi
Phool Aur KaanteNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Pyaar Ka Saaya
Sadak
1992
Dil Ka Kya Kasoor
Jaan Tere Naam
Sapne Sajan Ke
Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare
Paayal
DeewanaWinner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Bekhudi
Kal Ki Awaz
Junoon
Panaah
Balmaa
Anaam
1993 Pyar Pyar
Damini
Shreemaan Aashique
Sangraam
Kaise Kaise Rishte
Dhartiputra
Aadmi Khilona Hai
Divya Shakti
Waqt Hamara Hai
Krishan Avtaar
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar KeNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Rang
Sainik
Dil Tera Aashiq
Tadipaar
1994Dilwale
Salaami
Saajan Ka Ghar
Aatish
Choti Bahu
Ekka Raja Rani
Kranti Kshetra
Stuntman
1995 Andolan
Anokha Andaaz
RajaNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Gaddaar
Zamaana Deewana
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein
Barsaat
1996Jung
Agni Sakshi
Saajan Chale Sasural
Jeet
Raja HindustaniWinner, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Winner, Star Screen Award for Best Music Director
Majhdhaar
Himmatvar
1997Jeevan Yudh
Judaai
Mohabbat
Naseeb
PardesNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Winner, Star Screen Award for Best Music Director
1998 Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Maharaja
1999Sirf Tum
Aa Ab Laut Chalen
2000DhadkanNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
2001Kasoor
Ek Rishta
Hum Ho Gaye Aapke
2002Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
RaazNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Winner, Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director
Ansh
Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
Dil Hai Tumhaara
Jeena Sirf Merre Liye
2003Dil Ka Rishta
Indian Babu
Yeh Dil
Andaaz
Qayamat
Hungama
Footpath
Zinda Dil
Raja Bhaiya
2004Sheen
Kal Na Kal Ye To Hona Hin Tha
Tumsa Nahin Dekha
Hatya
2005Bewafaa
Barsaat
Dosti: Friends ForeverLast film before official split
2006Mere Jeevan Saathi
2008Gumnaam – The Mystery
2009Do Knot DisturbComeback after their split in 2006
Sanam Teri KasamPreviously released as Sambandh (1996)
2016Ishq ForeverNadeem Saifi as a Solo Music Director
2017Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha Nadeem Saifi as a Solo Music Director
2024Andaaz 2 Nadeem Saifi as a Solo Music Director

Music albums

YearAlbumsSong(s)Singer(s)Lyricist(s)
1985Star TenBar Bar TelephoneAnil Kapoor, Vijayta PanditAnwar Sagar
Kashmir Se Kaniya KumariJackie Shroff
Yunh Dhoop MeinDanny Denzongpa, Kalpana Iyer
Kal Bas Ke IntizarShailendra Singh
Aaj Ki Raat Na GharVijayendra Ghatge, Kaajal Kiran
Disco Ki Bimari AyeeSachin, Chorus
Angoori Paani Chhad GayaMithun Chakraborty
1991Aap Ki Yaadein Vol 1Aap Se Achhi Aap Ki Yaaden HainKumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal, Debashish Das GuptaFaaiz Anwar
Chahe Duniya, Chahe Toofan, Chahe Qayamat Aa JayeAnuradha Paudwal, Mohammed Aziz
Jo Pyar Kar GayeKumar Sanu
Pal Din Mahine Kai Saal Ho GayeAnuradha Paudwal, Mohammed Aziz
1992RahbarWaadiye Ishq SeAlka YagnikSayeed Rahi
Chain Payega KahanMadan Pal
Yeh Koi Baat Nahin HaiSayeed Rahi
Apni Soorat PeHasrat Jaipuri
Kiske Shaanon PeSayeed Rahi
Dil Ka Bhola HaiAlka Yagnik, Raj Kumar
Tujhko Ghazal KahoonRaj KumarAnwar Sagar
Dekhkar Jinko
Mera Khat Milte HiMadan Pal
Aap Jitni Berukhi SeMaya Govind
Abhi Bhi Waqt HaiAnwar Sagar
1994SayeshaJab Koi Pyar Se BulayegaNadeem Saifi, Alka YagnikSameer
Khuda Aap Ko NazarNadeem Saifi/Sameer
Pyar Hua Hai AbhiSameer
Dekha Tujhe To
Itna Bhi Na ChahoNadeem Saifi
Sayesha Sayesha
Sunder Haath
Sayesha SayeshaNadeem ShravanSameer
1995Teri Mohabbat MeinAe Sanam Tum HiKumar SanuNafees Alam
Bhula Chuka Hoon Zamana
Dil De Chuke Hain
Raatein Hain Iqrar Ki
Teri Judaai Mein
Tum Jab Bhi Khat
Yeh Baharein Yeh Nazarein
Padh Kar Tumhara KhatSadhana Sargam
1995Nadeem Sings All Time Hits – Dance RemixO Mere Dil Ke ChainNadeem Saifi, Priya BhattacharyaMajrooh Sultanpuri
Dum Dum Diga DigaQamar Jalalabadi
Honthon Pe Sachchai Rahti HaiShailendra
Chura Liya Hai TumneMajrooh Sultanpuri
Dheere Dheere SeRani Malik
Mera Dil Tere LiyeSameer
Jaane Jigar Jaaneman
Nazar Ke Saamne
1996SajniWoh Jab Aaina Dekhte HongeSuchandraSameer
Tum Jab Aaina Dekhti HogiVinod Rathod
Tujhko Main Tujhse Churaunga
Paas Reh Kar Bhi Koi Paas Na HoKavita Krishnamurthy
O Jaane JaanSunidhi Chauhan
Dil Mein Tum DhadkanKumar Sanu, Suchandra
Chupke Se Wahin Milte HainSuchandra, Udit Narayan
Baja Bajega ToSuchandra
Ek Chehra Hai Jise Pyar
Aye Dil Ye BatenSonu Nigam, Suchandra
1997Hi ! AjnabiHi ! AjnabiNadeem SaifSameer
Hothon Mein Tupatte Ko Daba Lete
Tumse Mila Tha College Mein
Banalo Usko Tum Apna
Pyar Bhi Ho Jayega
Mujhse Mera Naam To Poochho
Tum Se Mili Thi College MeinAlka Yagnik
Nazar Milake Baat KaroNadeem Saifi, Sadhana Sargam
Meri Tamanna Hai Main AmitabhNadeem Saifi, Alka Yagnik
2012RangYe Meri Dua Mein Asar AayeAbhijeet BhattacharyaSameer
Aaye Ho AbhiAbhijeet Bhattacharya, Sarika Kapoor
Ye To Mumkin Hi NahinBabul Supriyo
Khuda Ki KasamUdit Narayan, Shreya Ghoshal
Hum The Tum TheSonu Nigam
Hawa Ne Ye PaighamAlka Yagnik
Ishq Na MangeSonu Nigam, Jaspinder Narula

Single(s)

Jahan Base Dil (2022)

Impact on record sales

In total span of 16 years only 3 years (1998, 1999, 2004) are such which don't have Nadeem–Shravan album in top 3. The yearly analysis is as follows:

YearRank (in terms of sales in India)
19901 – Aashiqui
19911 – Saajan 2 – Phool Aur Kaante 3 – Sadak
19921 – Deewana
19933 – Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
19942 – Dilwale
19952 – Raja
19961 – Raja Hindustani 3 – Agnisakshi
19972 – Pardes
20002 – Dhadkan
20013 – Kasoor
20022 – Raaz
20032 – Andaaz
20052 – Bewafaa

Soundtrack album sales

The following table lists the sales of Nadeem–Shravan's top-selling Bollywood music soundtrack albums in India.

Film soundtrackYearSalesAnnual rankSource(s)
Aashiqui199020,000,0001[4]
Raja Hindustani199611,000,0001[5]
Saajan19917,000,0001[21]
Phool Aur Kaante19916,000,0002 [5]
Pardes19976,000,0002
Dilwale19935,500,0001
Sadak19915,000,0003
Deewana19924,500,0001
Dhadkan20004,500,0002[22]
Raja19953,500,0002 [5]
Barsaat 1995 3,000,000 4
Raaz20013,000,0002[22]
Agni Sakshi19962,800,0003[5]
Aatish 1994 2,500,000 10
Saajan Chale Sasural 1996 2,500,000 5
Bewafaa20042,500,0002 [22]
Andaaz20032,500,0002
Jeet19962,500,0004 [5]
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin19912,500,0005
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke19932,500,0005
Salaami 1993 2,200,000 10
Sirf Tum19992,200,0009
Qayamat: City Under Threat20032,100,0005[22]
Sapne Sajan Ke19922,000,0008[5]
Rang 1993 2,000,000 13
Judaai 1996 2,000,000 10
Mohabbat 1997 2,000,000 11
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam20022,000,0005
Ek Rishtaa 2001 1,800,000 10
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya20011,800,00011 [22]
Yeh Dil Aashiqanaa20011,600,00012
Dil Hai Tumhaara20021,500,0006
Barsaat 2005 1,500,000 9
Dil Ka Rishta20031,400,0008[22]
Dosti: Friends Forever 2005 1,400,000 11
Known album sales126,800,000

See also

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