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Jackie Shroff Honors O.P. Nayyar's 100th Birth Anniversary with Musical Tribute

Veteran actor Jackie Shroff remembered legendary music composer O.P. Nayyar on his 100th birth anniversary via an Instagram story. He shared a photograph and the iconic song "Deewana Hua Badal" from the film "Kashmir Ki Kali". Nayyar, known for his rhythmic compositions, worked extensively with singers like Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi but notably never collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar. His career, which included films with major stars, spanned from the late 1940s until a brief comeback in the 1990s.

Key Points: Jackie Shroff Remembers Music Maestro O.P. Nayyar on Centenary

  • Jackie Shroff's Instagram tribute
  • Iconic song "Deewana Hua Badal"
  • Nayyar's famed singer collaborations
  • Never worked with Lata Mangeshkar
  • Career spanned 1940s to 1990s
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On O. P. Nayyar's 100th birth anniversary, Jackie Shroff remembers the music maestro

Veteran actor Jackie Shroff pays tribute to legendary composer O.P. Nayyar on his 100th birth anniversary, recalling his iconic songs and legacy.

On O. P. Nayyar's 100th birth anniversary, Jackie Shroff remembers the music maestro
"OP Nayyar ji. Always in our hearts. - Jackie Shroff"

Mumbai, Jan 16

Veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff remembered legendary music composer O. P. Nayyar on his 100th birth anniversary, paying a tribute to his timeless contribution to Indian cinema.

Remembering the musical maestro, Jackie took to his Instagram Stories to share a photograph of O. P. Nayyar, widely regarded as one of Indian cinema's most rhythmic and melodious music directors.

Along with the post, the actor added the iconic song "Deewana Hua Badal" from the 1964 film

"Kashmir Ki Kali" starring Sharmila Tagore and Shammi Kapoor. The timeless track was sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle.

For the caption, Jackie wrote: "OP Nayyar ji. Always in our hearts. (16 Jan 1926-28 Jan 2007)."

Nayyar worked extensively with singers Geeta Dutt, Asha Bhosle, and Mohammed Rafi. He also worked with Kishore Kumar in films like Baap Re Baap and Raagini, which was one of Kumar's hits in the characteristic "O. P. style".

Talking about the musician, he composed the background score for Kaneez in 1949, and 1952 film Aasmaan. Film producer, director, and actor Guru Dutt enlisted him to compose and conduct music for Aar Paar, Mr. & Mrs.55, and C.I.D.

Nayyar never worked with Lata Mangeshkar, though her song Saari Saari Raat Teri Yaad Satayein from the 1958 film Aji Bas Shukriyawas was used in the 1973 Hindi film Taxi Driver, for which he was the music director.

In 195,7 Nayyar's scores were featured in Tumsa Nahin Dekha and Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon.

Nayyar was less active in the 1970s and did not compose music for younger actors such as Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. His films included Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Guru Dutt, Dharmendra, Shammi Kapoor, Sunil Dutt, Joy Mukherjee, Biswajit, Feroz Khan, Bharat Bhushan, Madhubala, Asha Parekh, Sadhana, Mumtaz, Sharmila Tagore, Rajshree, Rekha, Ameeta and Shyama.

He made a brief comeback during the 1990s with Mangni and Nishchay in 1992 and Zid in 1994. The musician died in January 2007 following a heart attack.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's fascinating to read about his unique style and the fact he never worked with Lata Mangeshkar. His partnership with Asha Bhosle and Rafi sahab created pure magic. A centenary well worth remembering.
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Priyanka N
My Nani used to hum his songs while cooking. Listening to "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" or "Pukarta Chala Hoon Main" now is a direct connection to her. Thank you for this article and to Jackie Shroff for the tribute. ❤️
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Aman W
While the tribute is nice, I wish the article had more depth on his musical techniques or why his collaboration with certain singers defined an era. We need to preserve this knowledge for future generations, not just list film names.
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Karthik V
The O.P. Nayyar - Shammi Kapoor combo was fire! "Yahoo" and all those songs had such energy. Today's music is catchy, but that era had a different soul altogether. Salute to the maestro on his 100th.
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Michael C
As someone discovering classic Bollywood, this was an insightful read. The fact that his music from the 50s and 60s is still so recognizable speaks volumes about his talent. Time to create a playlist!

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