Shankar–Jaikishan
Shankar–Jaikishan, consisting of Shankar Singh Ram Singh Raghuvanshi (15 October 1922 - 26 April 1987, aged 64) and Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal (4 November 1929 - 12 September 1971, aged 41), also known as S-J, were an Indian composer duo of the Hindi film industry, who worked together from 1949 to 1971. They are widely considered to be the greatest music composers of the Hindi film industry. From 1949 until Jaikishan's death in 1971, they composed musical scores for 136 films, introducing a new level of orchestral richness in film music. S-J collaborated with legendary singers such as Mukesh (
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Jaikishan
- Musical artist.image
- Shankar Jaikishan 2013 stamp of India.jpg
- Musical artist.caption
- Shankar (left) and Jaikishan (right) on a 2013 stamp of India
- Musical artist.background
- non_performing_personnel
- Musical artist.alias
- S–J
- Musical artist.genre
- Film score, Indian classical music, Fusion music, Indo jazz
- Musical artist.occupation
- Film Music director
- Musical artist.birth_name
- Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal
- Musical artist.birth_place
- Vansda, Bansda, Bombay Presidency, British India (present-day Gujarat)
- Musical artist.death_place
- Bombay, Maharashtra, India
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1949 – 1971
Article
24 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Shankar
- Jaikishan
- Formation of the composer duo
- Music career
- Breakthrough and rise to prominence (1949–1959)
- Continued success (1960–1969)
- Jaikishan's death, downturn and further works (1970–1986)
- Shankar's death
- Composition style
- Awards
- Government recognitions
- Filmfare Awards
- Nominated
- Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards
- Achievements
- Controversies
- Alleged Dispute
- Plagiarism
- Discography
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Shankar–Jaikishan, consisting of Shankar Singh Ram Singh Raghuvanshi (15 October 1922 - 26 April 1987, aged 64) and Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal (4 November 1929 - 12 September 1971, aged 41), also known as S-J, were an Indian composer duo of the Hindi film industry, who worked together from 1949 to 1971. They are widely considered to be the greatest music composers of the Hindi film industry. From 1949 until Jaikishan's death in 1971, they composed musical scores for 136 films, introducing a new level of orchestral richness in film music. S-J collaborated with legendary singers such as Mukesh (singer), Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey, Kishore Kumar, Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Sharda (singer). They also worked extensively with lyricists Shailendra (lyricist) and Hasrat Jaipuri, with whom they created some of the most memorable songs in their career.
Along with other artists, Shankar–Jaikishan composed timeless and enduring melodies during the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. Their best work was noted for being raga-based while maintaining both melodic charm and orchestral richness.