Anand Chitragupth is an Indian music composer who rose to fame for his collaborations with renowned film music composer Anand-Milind. He is also famous for being the son of music composer Chitraguppus.
Wiki/Biography
Anand Chitragupth, also known as Anand Srivastava, was born on Friday, December 21, 1956 in Mumbai, Maharashtra (age 66; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. As a child, his father would encourage him to read science magazines while he read movie magazines. Anand and his brother Milind excelled academically and were among the top students in the school. At the age of 23, he entered the industry due to his father’s illness, during which he was bedridden for 18 months. When his father recovered and returned to work, Anand began assisting him. During this period, he collaborated with Kishore Kumar on several songs. To support his father, he also worked on a documentary with a Marathi director and played guitar on the show with Anup Jalota.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Anand’s father, Chitragupt, was a famous composer.
Anand Chitragupth with his father as a child
His mother’s name was Krishna.
Anand Chitragupus and his mother
He has a younger brother, Milind Chitragupth, who is also a music composer and is a member of the Anand-Milind group of film music composers.
Anand Chitragupus and his brother
wife and children
His wife’s name is unknown. He has a daughter Gauri Anand.
Anand Chitragupus and his daughter
religion
He believes in Hinduism.
Anand Chitragupus prays before Lord Ganesha
Profession
music composer
In 1984, he made his debut as music director with songs from the film Ab Ayega Mazaa.
Movie “Ab Ayega Mazaa” poster (1984)
In 1986, he composed songs for the films Andaz Pyaar Ka, Peechha Karro, Maa Beti and Tan-Badan. In 1988, he worked as a music composer for the films “Zanjeer”, “Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak”, “Shiva Shakti” and “Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein”. In 1989, he had three hit songs including Anjaane Rishte, Rakhwala and Abhi To Main Jawaan Hoon.
Poster of the movie “Anjaane Rishte”
In 1990, he composed songs for the films “Zahreelay”, “Taqdeer Ka Tamasha”, “Maha-Sangram”, “Jungle Love” and “Bandh Darwaza”. In 1991, he starred in critically acclaimed films including “Sugandh”, “Kurbaan”, “Dastoor”, “Love” and “Trinetra”. In 1992, he composed songs for the films Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana, Vansh, Pyar Hua Badnaam, Bulbul and Ghazab Tamasha. In 1993, he gave some hits with the films Game, Chingari Aur Sholay, Lootere, Kayda Kanoon and Hasti. He composed the music for the Bangladeshi film Keyamot Theke Keyamot (1993). In 1994, he worked as a music composer for the films “Sangam Ho Ke Rahega”, “Ab To Aaja Saajan Mere”, “Madhosh”, “Zamane Se Kya Darna” and “Pehla Pehla Pyar”.
Movie “Ab To Aaja Saajan Mere” poster
In 1995, he worked as a music composer for the films “Meri Mohabbat Mera Naseeba”, “Jai Vikraanta”, “Jallaad”, “Hum Dono” and “Coolie No. 1”. In 1996, he composed songs for the films “Vijeta”, “Himmat”, “Army”, “Loafer” and “Mafia”. In 1997, he worked as a music composer for the films “Hero No. 1”, “Banarasi Babu”, “Mrityudaata”, “Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand” and “Yeshwant”. He has composed music for the films “Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate”, “Pardesi Babu”, “Dulhe Raja”, “Aunty No. 1” and “Chandaal”. In 1999, he composed songs for the films “Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet”, “Dillagi”, “Sanyasi Mera Naam”, “Kaala Samrajya” and “Gair”. In 2000, he composed songs for the film Chal Mere Bhai.
Poster of the movie “Chal Mere Bhai” (2000)
In 2002, he composed songs for the films Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani, Akhiyon Se Goli Maare, Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar and Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller. In 2003, he composed songs for the films Miss India: Mystery, Idhi Maa Ashokgaadi Love Story and Gupta vs Gordon. In 2005, he composed songs for the films Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen, Mastaani and Naam Gum Jaayega. In 2006, he served as music composer for the films “Dhadkanein” and “Jaana…Let’s Fall in Love”. In 2012, he composed songs for the film Yeh Khula Aasmaan.
Movie “Yeh Khula Aasmaan” poster
In 2014, he served as the music composer for the film Dil Bhi Khaali Jeb Bhi Khaali. As an Anand-Milind duo, they produced songs for the films Rakhwala (1989), Zahreelay (1990), Beta (1992), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Mrityudaata (1997), Krodh (2000), Inteqam: The Perfect “The Game” (2004) and “The Other Woman” (2006).
Movie “The Other Woman Souten” poster
Music Director
In 1988, he made his debut as a music director with songs from the film “Woh Phir Aayegi”.
Movie “Woh Phir Aayegi” poster (1988)
In 2001, he served as the music director for the films Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar and Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller. As an individual, he has served as music director for the films “Jwalamukhi” (2000) and “Roshni” (2002).
Movie “Roshni” poster (2002)
playback singer
In 1990, he served as the dubbing singer for the movie “Baaghi: A Rebel for Love”.
Movie “Baaghi A Rebel for Love” poster
Awards
- 1989: Won the Filmfare Best Music Award for the song Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, shared with Milind Chitragupth
- 2022: Lata Mangeshkar Award
Anand Chitragupth and Milind Chitragupth receive Lata Mangeshkar Award
Facts/Trivia
- According to Anand, he and his brother sometimes had disagreements while making music. However, they resolved these differences by discussing the song at home and presenting it to producers the next day.
- In his debut film Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984), he had the opportunity to sing a song with Lata Mangeshkar.
Anand Chitraguth and Milind Chitraguth and Lata Mangeshkar
- In 2007, lyricist Sameer, who had collaborated on many popular songs, reunited with composers Anand and Milind after a gap of six years. They have reportedly encountered conflicts in the past, leading them to stop working together. By 2001, they had co-written more than 950 songs. In 2007, they decided to make a Bhojpuri film titled ‘Sajan Sangh Laagi Laganiya Re’. Their differences were resolved at Samir’s book launch, where Samir admitted to their relationship. Milind mentioned in an interview that he contacted Sameer after the release of the new book and suggested that they collaborate again, with the goal of adding 50 more songs to their existing 950 tracks. He also denied any conflict, explaining that their lack of collaboration was due to their busy schedules and independent projects.
Old photos of Anand Chitragupth and Milind Chitragupth with Sameer
- Anand’s brother Milind mentioned in an interview that after 2000, films started featuring multiple composers in a film, but they decided not to be involved anymore. In the process of creating music for 250 films, they completed 150 projects independently, including providing background music. Milind also explained that their decline in song output after 2000 was partly due to the fact that filmmakers like Harmesh Malhotra and Vimal Kumar, who they were working with, stopped making films.
- Anand said in an interview that during their career they produced about 1,600 songs. Of those, only about seven or eight people were accused of plagiarism. In his explanation, he mentioned that in some cases they were forced by producers and directors to copy specific tunes or melodies that they liked.
- The Anand-Milind duo has been nominated for several prestigious awards. In 1991, they were nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Music for the film Dil. Moreover, they were included in the same category in the movie Baaghi: A Rebel for Love. In 1993, they were nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Direction for the movie “Beta”.
- In 2023, the duo Anand-Milind appeared on the Kapil Sharma Show. They were also joined by popular singers like Udit Narayan and Sameer Anjan.
Anand Chitraguppus on The Kapil Sharma Show
- In June 2023, the music video of the song “Sapne Jo Dekhe” (lyrics by Sameer, music by Anand-Milind, vocals by Alka Yagnik and Makarand Patankar) crossed 1 million views. To celebrate this achievement, they organized a grand success party at the Country Club in Mumbai’s Andheri area.
- In an interview, Alka Yagnik talked about her experience of meeting Anand and Milind and said:
At that time, Anand Milind was his (Chitragupt ji) assistant. They didn’t talk much anyway, and during those days they barely spoke. They would walk around and work in silence, and I often wondered who they were. That’s when I realized that they were Chitragupt ji’s sons and his assistants. “
- In an interview, he mentioned that he has relatives who hold important positions in various fields. One of his cousins is the head of India’s external intelligence agency RAW (Research and Analysis Wing). Another cousin works in the income tax department. Furthermore, his father’s brother was a well-known journalist associated with the Patna Indian Nation.
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