Shiv Kumar Sharma, the only artiste in India to wield the Santoor with consummate artistry, comes from the Kashmir Valley. He was groomed by his father, Pt. Uma Dutt Sharma. Shiv first mastered the intricacies of Tabla before he switched over to santoor - a 100 string folk instrument of Kashmir, He introduced several changes, including 16 added strings to make this folk instrument suitable for classicl music.
Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, the most popular and top ranked flutist, hails from Allahabad. Strange but true, he has not learnt music in the conventional manner. Nor does he have the professional lineage. But the environment at the home. At 13 he started learning the elements of classical singing from Pt. Raja Ram. Later he switched to flute under Pt, Bholanath. Later he received training from Annapurna Devi, daughter of Ustad Allauddin Khan of Maiher. Churasia is extremely comfortable in light melodies, folk tunes and light classical music.
Shiv-Hari worked together to compose music for several Indian films. Their first and the most notable work was with Yash Raj films 'Silsila'. Details of the films are as under:
Silsila |1981|
1. Baanh Jin Di Pakadiye - Ragi Harbans Singh
2. Dekha Ek Khaab To Ye - Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
3. Jo Tum Todo Piya Main Nahi - Lata Mangeshkar
4. Khud Se Jo Vaada Kiya Tha - Pamela Chopra
5. Ladki Hai Ya Shola - Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
6. Ye Kahan Aa Gaye Hum - Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh
7. Neela Aasmaan So Gaya - Lata Mangeshkar
8. Neela Aasmaan So Gaya - Amitabh Bachchan
9. Rang Barse Bhige Chunar Wali - Amitabh Bachchan
10. Sar Se Sarke Sar Ki Chunariya - Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
Faasle |1985|
1. Chandni Tu Hai Kahan - Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
2. Hum Chup Hain Ki Dil Sun Rahe - Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
3. In Aankhon Ke Jeene Se Is Dil Me - Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
4. Janam Janam Mere Sanam - Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
5. Sun Le Ye Sara Zamana - Lata Mangeshkar
6. Ye Kaafile Yaadon Ke Kahin - Asha Bhosle
7. Yun To Milne Ko Hum Mile Hain - Asha Bhosle
Vijay |1988|
1. Akkad Bakkad Bambe Bo - Anupam Kher, Puja Chopra
2. Baadal pe Chal Ke Aa Saawan - Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadekar
3. Chhore Lutere Hain Maal Ke - Asha Bhosle
4. Meri Aankhen Hain Aapki Aankhen - Lata Mangeshkar
5. Tere Karm Hi Teri Vijay Hain - Mahendra Kapoor
6. Tere Karm Hi Teri Vijay Hain - Asha Bhosle
7. Zindagi Har Kadam Pyar Ki Dastaan - Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadekar
Chandni |1989|
1. Mere Haathon Me Nau Nau - Lata Mangeshkar
2. Are Shehron Me Se Shehar Suna - Lata Mangeshkar, Vinod Rathod
3. Lagi Aaj Saawan Ki Phir - Sueresh Wadekar, Anupama
4. Main Sasural Nahi Jaaungi - Pamela Chopra
5. Parbat Se Kaali Ghata - Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadekar
6. Rang Bhare Baadal Se Tere Naino Ke - Shridevi, Jolly Mukherji
7. Tere Dil Me Main Apne Armaan - Lata Mangeshkar
8. Tere Mere Hoton Pe Meethe Meethe - Lata Mangeshkar, Babla
9. Tu Mujhe Suna Main Tujhe Sunaoon - Suresh Wadekar, Nitin Mukesh
Lamhe |1991|
1. Gudiya Rani Bitiya Rani - Lata Mangeshkar
2. Kabhi Main Kahoon Kabhi Tum Kaho - Lata Mangeshkar, Hariharan
3. Megha Re Megha Tera Man Tarsa - Lata Mangeshkar, Ila Arun
4. Meri Bindiya Teri Nindiya Na - Lata Mangeshkar
5. Mohe Chhedo Na Nand Ke Lala - Lata Mangeshkar
6. Mornee Baagan Me Bole Aadhi Raat - Lata Mangeshkar
7. Hum Kaun Hain Saathiya - Lata Mangeshkar, Suresh Wadekar
8. Tumhare Rajasthan Ma Sarson Ka Nahi - Moyuddin
9. Ye Lamhe Ye Pal Ham Barson Yaad - Suresh Wadekar
Darr |1993|
1. Jadoo Teri Nazar Khushboo Tera badan - Udit Narayan
2. Chhota Sa Ghar Hai Ye Magar - Abhijeet, Lata Mangeshkar
3. Ang Se Ang Lagana - Alka Yagnik, Sudesh Bhosle
4. Likha Hai Ye In Hawaon Me - Lata Mangeshkar, Hariharan
5. Meri Maa Ne Laga Diye Solah Batan - Lata Mangeshkar, Kavita
6. Ishq Ka Rog Bura Oye Hoye - Lata Mangeshkar, Vinod Rathod
7. Tu Mere Saamne Main Tere Saamne - Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
8. Obsession - Instrumental
Parampara |1993|
1. Aadhi Raat Ko Palkon Ki Chhaon Me - Lata Mangeshkar, Amit Kumar
2. Hum Banjaare Dil nahi Lete - Lata Mangeshkar, Devki Pandit
3. Ishq Ka Zikr Aasmaon Par - Aslam Saabri
4. Tu Saawan Me Pyaas Piya - Lata Mangeshkar
5. Maangtee Hai Pyasi Dharti Begunah Jano Ka - Chorus
6. Mere Saathiya Mere Saath Chal - Lata Mangeshkar, Abhijeet
7. Naujawano Ka Zamana Hai - Kavita, Anuradha Deshpandey
8. Phoolon Ke Is Shehar Me - Lata Mangeshkar, Abhijeet
Sahibaan |1993|
1. Are Jaane Wale Mujhe Chhod Ja Tu - Anuradha Paudwal
2. Baansuri Ye Bansuri Nahi Ye Hai Meri - Anuradha, Jolly Mukherji
3. Tu Kya Pyar Karega Pyar Maine Kiya - Anuradha Paudwal
4. Naazuki Uske Lab Ki Kya Kahiye - Sanjay Dutt
5. Kaise Jiyunga Main Agar Tu Na Bani - Anuradha, Jolly Mukherji
6. Aankh Se Chham Chham Aansu - Afroj Banu
7. Teri Aankhon Me Hawas Tere Haathon Me - Anuradha Paudwal
