Snehal Bhatkar

Snehal Bhatkar (real name Vasudev Gangaram Bhatkar, B. Vasudev; 17 July 1919–29 May 2007), was a well known Hindi and Marathi film music composer from Mumbai, India. He is the recipient of Lata Mangeshkar Award instituted by Government of Maharashtra of year 2004.[1][2]

Early life

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Snehal Bhatkar was born on 17 July 1919 in Mumbai in a Marathi-speaking family. His father died when he was 18 months old. His mother was a teacher and was a singer as well. It was from her that he picked up the basics of music. After completing matriculation he learned music at a music school in Dadar. He died at his Mumbai residence on 29 May 2007 at the age of 87 years.

Pseudonym

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To avoid any breach in contract while officially working for HMV, he adopted various pseudonyms as a composer. These included "B. Vasudev" and "Snehal" but another choice, "Snehal Bhatkar", became fixed. The name was derived from that of his then newly born daughter, Snehlata.[3][4]

Career

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He made started his movie career with the movie Neel Kamal in the year 1947. Bhatkar and lyricist Kidar Nath Sharma had shared a special bond, teaming up for hit songs like Kabhi Tanhaiyon Mein (Hamari Yaad Aayegi) which may be regarded as the zenith of Bhatkar's career.

Personal life

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His three children include noted Marathi actor Ramesh Bhatkar, Avinash Bhatkar and daughter Snehlata Bhatkar (now married to Ramkrishna Barde).

Music Director

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  • Pehla Kadam (1981)
  • Fariyad (1964)
  • Deepak (1963)
  • Hamari Yaad Aayegi (1961)
  • Chhabili (1960)
  • Scout Camp (1959)
  • Haria (1958)
  • Diwali Ki Raat (1956)
  • Jaldeep (1956)
  • Aaj Ki Baat (1955)
  • Bindiyan (1955)
  • Daku (1955)
  • Gunah (1953)
  • Bhola Shankar (1951)
  • Nand Kishore (1951)
  • Hamari Beti (1950)
  • Thes (1949)
  • Sohag Raat (1948)
  • Neel Kamal (1947)
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References

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  1. ^ "Jayamala wins award". The Times of India. Pune. 21 August 2006. Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Snehal Bhatkar". 10 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Geeta Dutt – Musical Association with Snehal Bhatkar". Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Snehal Bhatkar – Profile". Retrieved 17 March 2013.