Dattaram Wadkar
Dattaram Wadkar (1929 – 7 June 2007), was a prominent Indian music arranger and music director known for his association with the legendary music composers Shankar-Jaikishan and as an independent music composer for movies like Ab Dilli Dur Nahin and Parvarish.
Dattaram Wadkar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1929 |
| Died | 7 June 2007 (aged 77–78) |
| Occupation | Tabla player, Music arranger Music director, Composer |
| Years active | 1951-1977 |
Career
Dattaram moved to Bombay in 1942 where he learnt tabla and the dholak. Shankar introduced him to the Prithvi theatres and soon he joined Shankar – Jaikishan’s team as arranger and percussionist, Dattaram managed Shankar–Jaikishan’s rhythm section. Shankar–Jaikishan encouraged and supported Dattaram to compose music for films independently.[1]
References
- Arunachalam, Param (6 June 2015). "Bollywood Retrospect: Dattaram Wadkar -The brilliance behind 'Aansoo Bhari Hai' from 1958 film Parvarish". DNA India. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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