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Raamlaxman
Raamlaxman
Birth name	Vijay Patil
Also known as	Raam–Laxman
Born	16 September 1942
Died	22 May 2021 (aged 78); Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Genres	Film scores, dance, classical
Occupations	Composer; music director; arranger;
Instrument(s)	Vocals, drums, piano, accordion
Years active	1975–2021

Vijay Patil (16 September 1942 – 22 May 2021) better known as Raamlaxman, was an Indian composer, pianist, musician and accordionist. Raamlaxman is most famous for his work with Rajshri Productions of Hindi films.^[1] He composed music for their hit films like Pandu Havaldar (1975), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), Muskurahat (1992), Police Public (1990), 100 Days (1991). His first film was Agent Vinod (1977)^[2] Raamlaxman has worked in almost 75 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri.^[3]

Raamlaxman is the "Laxman" of duo composers "Raam-Laxman". In 1976, "Raam" (his partner Surendra) died immediately after signing the film Agent Vinod (1977). Laxman continued to retain Raam's name in Marathi as well as Hindi films. He died of heart attack on 22 May 2021, at the age of 78.^[4]^[5]

Early life

Raamlaxman started his own orchestra named as Amar - Vijay (Amar was his son's name). The famous comedian, Dada Kondke was impressed by him and approached him to compose the music for his Marathi comedy Pandu Havaldar.^[6] Vijay, with his friend Raam, composed the music that went on to become a raging hit, and their alliance with Kondke did not break until the latter's death. Later, he did films with Manmohan Desai, Mahesh Bhatt, G.P.Sippy, Anil Ganguly and others. His favourite singers were Shailendra Singh and Usha Mangeshkar, while his favourite lyricist was Asad Bhopali.^[6] His releases were mostly with Ravindra Rawal. Although he frequently collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar and produced some of the biggest hits in his career.

In 1981, Raamlaxman collaborated with Ravindra Rawal for movie Hum Se Badhkar Kaun. Song "Deva O Deva Ganpati Deva" got famous during that period. He has also given music for movies Hum Se Hai Zamana (1983), Woh Jo Hasina (1983), Deewana Tere Naam Ka (1987) and Aage Ki Soch (1988).

Career

In the year 1988, Raamlaxman got a major break with Sooraj Barjatya's Maine Pyar Kiya (1989). His composition earned him filmfare award for Best Music Director. The film set the record at its time for the most Filmfare awards won by a single film with seven, from thirteen nominations. It was also the first film to win the three major awards in music category (Best Music Director, Male Playback Singer, Best Lyricist). The film also launched S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as voice of new actor Salman Khan from period 1989 to 1994.

Laxman scored a major hit once again with superhit film Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994). His collaboration with Sooraj Barjatya went on and he gave good hits in the film Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999).

Discography

Year	Film	Notes	Sales	Ref
1975	Pandu Havaldar	Marathi film
1976	Tumcha Aamcha Jamala
1977	Ram Ram Gangaram
1977	Agent Vinod
1978	Bot Lavin Tithe Gudgulya	Marathi film
1979	Taraana
1979	Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
1981	Hum Se Badhkar Kaun
1981	Jiyo To Aise Jiyo
1982	Ustadi Ustad Se
	Bezubaan
	Sun Sajna
	Tumhaare Bina
1983	Woh Jo Hasina
	Dard-E-Dil
	Gumnaam Hai Koi
	Hum Se Hai Zamana
	Sun Meri Laila
	Mujhe Vachan Do
1984	Tere Mere Beech Mein
1985	Patthar
1985	Yeh Kaisa Farz
1986	Anadi Khiladi
1986	Andheri Raat Mein Diya Tere Haath Mein
1987	Deewana Tere Naam Ka
1987	Kaun Kitne Paani Mein
1988	Aage Ki Soch
1988	Vasna Ki Aag
1989	Paap Ki Sazaa
	Khol De Meri Zuban
	Maine Pyar Kiya		10,000,000	^[7]
1990	Police Public
1990	Palva Palvi	Marathi film
1991	Patthar Ke Phool		2,500,000	^[8]
	100 Days		1,800,000	^[8]
	Baharon Ki Manzil
1992	101 Days
	I Love You
	Mehboob Mere Mehboob
	Phoolwati
	Saatwan Aasmaan
	Muskurahat
1993	Dil Ki Baazi
	Anmol
	Antim Nyay
	Pyar Ka Tarana
	When Love Calls
1994	Prem Shakti
	Karan
	Pathreela Raasta
	Fauj
	Kanoon
	Jazbaat
	Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!		12,000,000	^[9]
1995	Vartmaan
1996	Nirbhay
1996	Megha
1997	Lav Kush
1999	Dulhan Banoo Main Teri
	Hum Saath Saath Hain		1,800,000	^[8]
	Manchala
2000	Le Chal Apne Sang
2002	Hum Pyaar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe
2002	Inth Ka Jawab Patthar
2003	Aissa Kyon
2016	Brahmaand Nayak Saibaba
	Total sales		28,100,000