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Ravi Ravi (Ravishanker Sharma in real life) is one of those few composers in whose compositions, melody, rather than orchestral embellishment, predominates. Having started his career with Goel's 'Vachan' in 1955 Ravi scored music in more than 100 films. After the success of 'Chaudhvin Ka Chand' (1960) he was ranked with the major composers of that time. His hummable songs such as 'Ek woh bhi Diwali thi..' sung by Mukesh, 'Wafa jinse ki bewafa ho gaye..' sung by Mukesh are as much popular as 'Sub kuchh loota ke hosh men aye to kya kiya..' sung by Lata, which is profound and steeped in sadness.
Ravi who came to Bombay in 1950 to be a singer had no formal training in classical music. Yet as a music director he composed some of the most memorable classical songs such as 'Lage na mora jiya, sajana..'sung by Lata and 'Darshan do Ghanshyam..' by Hemant Kumar, Sudha and Manna Dey. His song 'Jeevan jyot jale..' sung by Asha from 'Grihasthi' won him the Sur Singar Samsad award for the best classical song of the year. It is not an exaggeration to say that Ravi's songs have been beggars' delight as the latter survive by singing his melodies such as 'Ek paisa dede o babu..', (Vachan), 'Garibon ki suno woh tumhari sunega..' (Dus Lakh). During the 33 years of his career, Ravi had his share of success. Unlike some of the modern composers he has not become a part of the rat race. Producers who care for sweetness in melodies still come to him.

Looking back on life, Ravi gives credit to music director Hemant Kumar and director Devendra Goel for having shaped his career as a music director and acknowledges grateful thanks to his wife (she died in 1988) for having stood by him when he was a struggling 'nobody'. When he feels lonely Ravi gets lost in listening to the melodious music of the 40's. It never fails to rejuvenate him and inspire him to create something worthwhile.

Source: Article By Nalin Shah, published in Playback


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Albeli
Prabhu Ki Maya
Ayodhyapati
Narsi Bhagat
Devar Bhabhi
Dilli Ka Thug
Ek Saal
Ghar Sansaar
Mehndi
Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan
Jawani Ki Hawa
Dulhan
Nai Raahen
Apna Ghar
Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Ghar Ki Laaj
Ghooghat
Nai Maa
Pehli Raat
Tu Nahi Aur Sahi
Trunk Call
Gharana
Modern Girl
Nazrana
Pyar Ka Sagar
Wanted
Salaam Memsahab
Apna Banake Dekho
Bombay Ka Chor
China Town
Girls Hostel
Isi Ka Naam Duniya Hai
Raakhi
Tower House
Aaj Aur Kal
Bharosa
Gehra Daagh
Grihasti
Gumraah
Kaun Apna Kaun Paraya
Mulzim
Nartaki
Pyar Ka Bandhan
Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
Ustaadon Ke Usaatd
Ye Raaste Hain Pyar Ke
Door Ki Aawaz
Shehnai
Aadhi Raat Ke Baad
Aakash Deep
Kaajal
Khandan
Bahu Beti
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Do Kaliyan
Gauri
Man Ka Meet
Neel Kamal
Aadmi Aur Insaan
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Badi Didi
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Ek Phool Do Mali
Paisa Ya Pyar
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo
Ganga Tera Pani Amrit
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Sone Ke Haath
Ghatna
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Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
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Sanjh Ki Bela
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Nikaah
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Daku Bijlee
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Ravi

Ravi with Sahir

Ravi

Hamraaz (1967)
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