Rehman Verma
Rehman Verma | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Abdul Rehman |
| Born | 1927 India |
| Origin | Lahore |
| Died | 11 August 2007 (aged 79–80) |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupation | Music director of films |
| Years active | 1956 – 1976 |
Rehman Verma (1927 – 11 August 2007) was a Pakistani music director. He composed playback music for Lollywood's first-ever action movie, Baghi, in 1956. He was one member of the musical duo "Sharma Ji - Verma Ji" along with the Bollywood musician Khayyam whose family name was Sharma.[1][2] before the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
Early life and career
[edit]Rehman was born as Abdul Rehman in 1927 in India. He started his music career as "Verma Ji" of the musical duo "Sharma Ji-Verma Ji" that was active in the film industry of the undivided Indian subcontinent. His other partner was music composer Khayyam. Both were disciples of the senior musician G.A. Chishti.[2] After 1947, Khayyam remained in Bombay and Rehman decided to work in the newly established Pakistani film industry in Lahore.[2][1][3]
Rehman's first movie in Lollywood was Baaghi, released in 1956.[4] It was the first action-packed film in the history of Pakistani cinema and the first Pakistani film that was screened in China.[3] In 1967, while composing music for the movie Nadira, Rehman taught Kamal Ahmed, who later became an independent music director.[1][5]
From 1956 to 1976, Rehman created music for 27 Urdu and Punjabi movies. Some of his notable films include Baghi (1956),[3] Aakhri Nishan (1958),[4] Darbar (1958),[3][4] Alam Ara (1959), Aik Thi Maa (1960), Bombay Wala (1961),[4] Son of Ali Baba (1961), Kala Pani (1963),[4] Ghadaar (1964), Khandan (1964),[3] Khota Paisa (1965), Qabeela (1966), Be Reham (1967), Sassi Punnu (1968),[3] Chor Nale Chattar (1970),[4] Takht-O-Taj (1970), Al-Aasifa (1971), Sipah Salar (1972), Farz Aur Mohabbat (1972), and Laila Majnoo (1973). His last movie, Dara, was released in 1976.[1]
Popular compositions
[edit]- 1956 (Film: Baghi - Urdu) ... Balam Tum Haar Geye Jeeta Mera Pyar Mano Na Mano,[1] Singer(s): Zubaida Khanum, Poet: Mushir Kazmi
- 1956 (Film: Baghi - Urdu) ... Kaisay Kahun Main Al-Widaa Jaun Kahan Main Kya Karun, Singer(s): Zubaida Khanum, Poet: Mushir Kazmi
- 1956 (Film: Darbar-e-Habib - Urdu) ... A Khasa-e-Khasan-Russal Waqt-e-Dua Hay Ummat Peh Teri, Singer(s): Zamurrad Bano & others
- 1964 (Film: Khandan - Urdu) ... Haal Kaisa Hay Janab Ka Jawab Dijiye Sawal Ka,[1] Singer(s): Mala, Irene Parveen, Batish, Poet: Mushir Kazmi
- 1967 (Film: Yaaran Naal Baharan - Punjabi) ... Yaaran Naal Baharan Sajna Jis Dharti Tay Yaar Nein Wasday, Singer(s): Masood Rana, Poet: Manzoor Jhalla
- 1967 (Film: Nadira - Urdu) ... Dhina Dhina Dhin Dhina Dil Ko Aaj Dildar Mila, Singer(s): Mala, Najma Niazi & others, Poet: Muzaffar Warsi
- 1968 (Film: Sassi Punnu - Punjabi) ... Jadun Teri Dunya Tun Pyar Tur Jaye Ga,[1] Singer(s): Noor Jehan, Mehdi Hassan, Poet: Ahmad Rahi
- 1968 (Film: Sassi Punnu - Punjabi) ... Ni Ajj Mera Gee Karda, Akkhan Meech Udharian Maaran, Singer: Mala, Poet: Ahmad Rahi
- 1968 (Film: Sassi Punnu - Punjabi) ...Ni Lang Jana Assaan Dillan Tei Paer Dhar Kei,[1] Singer: Mala, Poet: Ahmad Rahi
- 1970 (Film: Chor Nalay Chattar - Punjabi)[4] ... Way Lagian Di Lajj Rakh Lein Kidday Bhul Na Javin Anjana,[1] Singer(s): Noor Jahan, Poet: Manzoor Jhalla
Death
[edit]Rehman Verma died on 11 August 2007 at age 79.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Parvez, Amjad (17 December 2017). "Rehman Verma composed music for 27 Pakistani films". Daily Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Rajani Chandel (19 February 2016). "Lesser known facts about music composer Khayyam". Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 September 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Muhammad Suhayb. "Baaghi (1956 film): Pakistan's First Action Film". Youlin Magazine. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Alan Goble. "Filmography of Rehman Verma". Complete Index To World Film (CITWF) website. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Humdam, Younas (9 December 2017). "موسیقار ورما جی سے رحمان ورما تک". Express News.