Amitraj
Amitraj Sawant | |
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 Amitraj on the sets of Marathi movie Tu Hi Re | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 21 February 1979 |
| Genres | Indian film music |
| Occupation(s) | Music director, Composer, Music arranger, Programmer, Conductor, Song writer, Playback singer, Producer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Amitraj Sawant is a Marathi music director-composer and singer from Mumbai. After Duniyadari his career took higher graph in Marathi film industry. In 2014 he won the International Marathi Film Festival Award for all 3 categories in music section for the movie 72 Miles – Ek Pravas.
Career
[edit]He began his career as an assistant to composer Monty Sharma, known for his work on films like Devdas, Saawariya and Black. He spent over eight years working with Sharma, gaining experience and exposure to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s grand filmmaking style and understanding of music. After this period, he decided to pursue independent work.[1]
In 2011, he began composing background scores and title tracks for television serials, contributing to over five shows with more than 200 episodes. While the work provided financial stability, he described it as less creatively fulfilling. During this time, he connected with filmmaker Rajiv Patil, who offered him the opportunity to work on the film 72 Miles: Ek Pravas.[1]
His career took a significant turn when director Sanjay Jadhav approached him to compose a sad song for a film. The resulting track, "Deva Tujhya Gabharyala", from the movie Duniyadari, became a popular hit and brought Amitraj widespread recognition in Marathi cinema. Amitraj credits this song as a pivotal moment in his career, as it introduced his music to a broader audience.[1][2]
Since then, he has composed music for various Marathi films, including Classmates, Mitwaa, Dagadi Chawl, Poshter Girl, Baghtos Kay Mujra Kar, Laal Ishq, Farzand, Hirkani, and the recent success Jhimma and Jhimma 2. Expanding his horizons, Amitraj is also set to compose music for upcoming Hindi films and series.[2]
Discography
[edit]Films
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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| 2013 | Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar | Best Music Director | Duniyadari | Nominated |
| Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Song | Nominated[9] | ||
| 2014 | Maharashtra Times Sanman Awards | Best Music Director | Won[10] | |
| 2015 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Song | Classmates | Nominated |
| 2017 | Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Music Director | Dashakriya | Won |
| 3rd Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Music Director | Poshter Girl | Nominated[11] | |
| 2018 | 4th Filmfare Awards Marathi | Tula Kalnnaar Nahi | Nominated[12] | |
| 2019 | Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Favourite Song | Khari Biscuit | Won |
| Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Music Director | Hirkani | Won[13] | |
| 2020 | 5th Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Music Director | Nominated[14] | |
| 2021 | 6th Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Music Director | Jhimma | Won[15] |
| Maharashtra State Film Awards | Best Music Director | Won[16] | ||
| 2022 | 7th Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Music Director | Tamasha Live | Nominated[17] |
| 2023 | 8th Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Music Director | Jhimma 2 | Nominated[18] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "'मराठीत दाक्षिणात्य-हॉलिवूडच्या तोडीचं संगीत हवं असेल तर...' लोकप्रिय संगीतकाराचं स्पष्ट मत". Maharashtra Times.
- ^ a b "It is a lifetime association with Sanjaydada : Amit Raj". MarathiStars. 29 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Amit Raj composes for new Marathi films 'Bandh Nylonche' and 'Dagdi Chawl'". www.radioandmusic.com.
- ^ "'Hirkani' - Times of India". The Times of India. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Jhimma : चला खेळूया 'झिम्मा' म्हणत क्षिती जोग झळकणार नव्या भूमिकेत" [Jhimma: Let's play Kshitij Jog in a new role saying 'Jhimma']. TV9 Marathi (in Marathi). 18 March 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Amitraj Sawant: Bollywood is more sound-oriented while Marathi leans towards melodies- Exclusive!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "New Song From Film Jhimma 2, Titled Marathi Pori, Out". News18. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Borade, Aarti Vilas. "Gautami Patil: गौतमी पाटीलने केले अमेय वाघला किस! 'लाईक आणि सबस्क्राईब'मधील गाणे पाहिलेत का?". Hindustan Times Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Maharashtracha Favourite Kon Awards 2013, held at Grand Hyatt, in Mumbai, on December 1, 2013". indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Kohinoor Mata Sanman Awards 2014 Winners List, Award Winners". MarathiStars. 17 March 2014.
- ^ "Nominations for the Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017 | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com.
- ^ "Marathi nominations for the 4th Jio Filmfare Marathi Awards 2018". The Times of India. 25 September 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "57 व्या 'राज्य चित्रपट पुरस्कार' सोहळ्यात अनेक दिग्गज कलाकार सन्मानित!". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi).
- ^ "Nominations for Planet Marathi Presents Filmfare Awards Marathi 2020 | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com.
- ^ "6th Planet Filmfare Marathi Awards 2021: Complete winners' list". The Times of India. 1 April 2022. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "59th Maharashtra State Film Awards: Asha Parekh, Shivaji Satam, Anuradha Paudwal honoured, here's the winners list". The Indian Express.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards Marathi 2022".
- ^ "RR Kabel Filmfare Awards Marathi 2024: Shashank Shende, Gauri Deshpande Bag Top Honours. Check Full Winners List". Zoom TV.
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