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Vanraj Bhatia

Known for: Sound

Biography: 1927-05-31

Deathday: 2021-05-07 (93 years old)

Biography

Vanraj Bhatia (Hindi: वनराज भाटिया vun-RAHJ BHAH-tiah; 31 May 1927 – 7 May 2021) was an Indian composer best known for his work in Indian New Wave cinema. He was also one of the leading composers of Western classical music in India.

Bhatia was a recipient of the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the television film Tamas (1988), the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Creative and Experimental Music (1989) and India's fourth-highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri (2012). He died in Mumbai in May 2021.

Filmography

all 56

Movies 54

TV Shows 2

Vanraj Bhatia

Biography

Filmography

all 56

Movies 54

TV Shows 2

Director 1

Dhaad (2018)

Halla Bol (2008)

Rules - Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula (2003)

Escape From Taliban (2003)

Hari Bhari (2000)

Samar (1999)

China Gate (1998)

Jaya Ganga (1998)

Pardes (1997)

Char Adhyay (1997)

Ghatak (1996)

Sardari Begum (1996)

The Making of the Mahatma (1996)

Katha Doan Ganpatraonchi (1996)

Naseem (1995)

The Village Had No Walls (1995)

Drohkaal (1994)

Sardar (1994)

Mammo (1994)

Karamati Coat (1993)

Banegi Apni Baat (1993)

The Seventh Horse of the Sun (1992)

Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (1992)

Bekhudi (1992)

Ajooba (1991)

Antarnaad (1991)

Kasba (1991)

Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1990)

Percy (1989)

Tamas (1988)

Pestonjee (1988)

Tamas (1988)

Susman (1987)

Mohre (1987)

Massey Sahib (1986)

Trikal (1985)

Aghaat (1985)

Surkhiyaan (1985)

Nehru (1984)

Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984)

Tarang (1984)

Hip Hip Hurray (1983)

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)

Mandi (1983)

36 Chowringhee Lane (1981)

Kalyug (1981)

Death Penalty (1981)

Junoon (1978)

Kondura (1978)

Bhumika (1977)

Manthan (1976)

Nishant (1975)

Ankur (1974)

The House That Ananda Built (1968)

Indian Youth: An Exploration (1968)

The Householder (1963)

Ratings

Information

Known ForSound

GenderMale

Birthday1927-05-31

Deathday2021-05-07 (93 years old)

Birth PlaceMumbai, India

CitizenshipsIndia

AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, National Film Award for Best Music Direction

Related Persons

Known For
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1927-05-31

Deathday
2021-05-07 (93 years old)

Birth Place
Mumbai, India

Citizenships
India

Awards
Padma Shri in arts, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, National Film Award for Best Music Direction