Anand Chitragupta is an Indian musician who rose to fame as part of the famous duo film composers Anand-Milind. He is also known as the son of musician Chitragupta.
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Anand Chitragupta, also known as Anand Srivastava, was born on Friday, 21 December 1956 (age 66 years; as in 2022) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Their zodiac sign is Sagittarius. When he used to read film magazines in his childhood, his father used to encourage him to read science magazines. Anand and his brother Milind excelled academically and were toppers in their school. At the age of 23, he entered the industry following his father’s illness, during which he was bedridden for 18 months. Once his father recovered and returned to work, Anand started assisting him. During this period, he collaborated with Kishore Kumar on several songs. To support his father, he also worked in documentaries with Marathi directors and played guitar in programs with Anoop Jalota.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
Anand’s father’s name is Chitragupta, who was a famous musician.
Anand Chitragupta with his father in childhood
His mother’s name is Krishna.
Anand Chitragupta with his mother
He has a younger brother, Milind Chitragupta, who is also a musician and part of the film composer duo Anand-Milind.
Anand Chitragupta with his brother
wife and children
His wife’s name is not known. They have a daughter, Gauri Anand.
Anand Chitragupta with his daughter
Religion
He follows Hindu religion.
Anand Chitragupta praying in front of Lord Ganesha
livelihood
musician
He made his debut as a music director in 1984 with the songs of the film Ab Aayega Majaa.
Poster of the film ‘Ab Aayega Maza’ (1984)
In 1986, he wrote songs for the films Andaz Pyar Ka, Pichla Karo, Maa Beti and Tan-Badan. In 1988 he worked as a composer for the films Zanjeer, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Shiv Shakti and Khoon Baha Ganga. He made three popular hit films in 1989 including Anjaane Rishtey, Rakhwala and Abhi To Main Jawaan Hoon.
Poster of the film ‘Anjaane Rishtey’
In the 1990s, he wrote songs for films like Zeharile, Takdeer Ka Tamasha, Maha-Sangram, Jungle Love and Bandh Darwaza. He gave some popular hits in 1991 including Saugandh, Kurbaan, Dastur, Love and Trinetra. In 1992, he wrote songs for the films Mere Saajna Saath Nibhana, Vansh, Pyar Hua Badnaam, Bulbul and Gajab Tamasha. In 1993, he gave some hit songs for the films Game, Chingari and Sholay, Lootere, Qaida Kanoon and Hasti. He composed the music for the Bangladeshi film Keymot Theke Keymot (1993). In 1994, he worked as a music composer in the films Sangam Ho Ke Rahega, Ab To Aaja Saajan Mere, Madhosh, Zamane Se Kya Darna and Pehla Pehla Pyar.
Poster of the film ‘Ab To Aaja Saajan Mere’
He was the composer for films including Meri Mohabbat Mera Naseeba, Jai Vikrantha, Jallad, Hum Dono and Coolie No. 1 in 1995. In 1996, he composed songs for the films Vijeta, Himmat, Army, Loafer and Mafia. In 1997, he was the composer for the films Hero No. 1, Banarasi Babu, Mrityudata, The Death Sentence: Mrityu Dand, and Yashwant. He composed music for the films Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, Pardesi Babu, Dulhe Raja, Aunty No. 1 and Chandaal. In 1999, he wrote songs for the films Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet, Dillagi, Sanyasi Mera Naam, Kala Samrajya and Gair. In 2000, he wrote songs for the film Chal Mere Bhai.
Poster of the film ‘Chal Mere Bhai’ (2000)
In 2002, he wrote songs for the films Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani, Akhiyon Se Goli Maare, Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar, and Chupa Rustom: A Musical Thriller. He composed songs for the films Miss India: The Mystery, Idhi Maa Ashokgaadi Love Story and Gupta vs Gordon in 2003. In 2005, he composed songs for the films Khullam Khulla Pyar Karein, Mastani and Naam Gum Jayega. In 2006, he was the music composer for the films Dhadkanen and Jaana…Let’s Fall in Love. In 2012, he wrote songs for the film Ye Khula Aasman.
Poster of the film ‘Yeh Khula Aasmaan’
In 2014, he worked as a music composer for the film Dil Bhi Khali Jeeb Bhi Khali. As an Anand-Milind duo, they composed songs for the films Rakhwala (1989), Zaharile (1990), Beta (1992), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Mrityudata (1997), Krodh (2000), Intekaam: The Perfect Prepared. Game (2004), and Soutane: The Other Woman (2006).
Poster of the film ‘Soutain the Other Woman’
music director
In 1988, he made his debut as a music director with the songs of the film Woh Phir Aayegi.
Poster of the film ‘Woh Phir Aayegi’ (1988)
In 2001, he worked as a music director for the films Yeh Tera Ghar Yeh Mera Ghar and Chupa Rustom: A Musical Thriller. As an individual, he has worked as a music director for the films Jwalamukhi (2000) and Roshni (2002).
Poster of the film ‘Roshni’ (2002)
playback singer
In 1990, he was a playback singer for the film Baaghi: A Rebel for Love.
Poster of the film ‘Baaghi a Rebel for Love’
award
- 1989: Filmfare Award for Best Music for the song Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and shared it with Milind Chitragupta.
- 2022: Lata Mangeshkar Award
Anand Chitragupt and Milind Chitragupt receiving Lata Mangeshkar award
Facts/General Knowledge
- According to Anand, there were occasions when he and his brother had differences of opinion while composing music. However, they resolved these differences by discussing the tune at home and presenting it to the producer the next day.
- In his first film “Ab Aayega Maza” (1984), he got a chance to sing a song with Lata Mangeshkar.
Anand Chitragupta and Milind Chitragupt with Lata Mangeshkar
- In 2007, after a gap of six years, lyricist Sameer and composers Anand and Milind, who had previously worked together on several popular tracks, reunited. It was reported that they had faced conflicts in the past, due to which they had to discontinue their collaboration. By 2001, they had already composed over 950 songs together. In 2007, he decided to work on a Bhojpuri film titled “Saajan Sangha Laagi Laganiya Re”. Their differences were resolved at Sameer’s book launch event, where they both confessed. Milind mentioned in an interview that he reached out to Sameer after the release of the book and suggested that they work together again, aiming to add 50 more songs to their existing repertoire of 950. He denied any conflict and explained that their lack of cooperation was due to their busy schedules and independent projects.
An old picture of Anand Chitragupt and Milind Chitragupt with Sameer
- In an interview, Anand’s brother Milind mentioned that after the year 2000, films started featuring multiple composers in the same film and he decided not to be a part of it. Of the 250 films for which he composed music, he worked independently on 150 projects, including providing background music. Milind also revealed that his production of songs had reduced after 2000 as filmmakers like Harmesh Malhotra and Vimal Kumar, with whom he had collaborated, had stopped making films.
- In an interview, Anand said that in his entire career, he has composed around 1600 songs. Of those, only around seven or eight were accused of plagiarism. In his explanation, he mentioned that in some cases, he was forced by the producer and director to imitate a specific tune or raga that he liked.
- The Anand-Milind duo received several nominations for prestigious awards. He was nominated for a Filmfare Award in the category Best Music for the film Dil in 1991. Additionally, she was also placed in the same category for the film Baaghi: A Rebel for Love. In 1993, he earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Direction for the film Beta.
- In 2023, the Anand-Milind duo appeared on The Kapil Sharma Show. Popular singers like Udit Narayan and Sameer Anjaan also joined him.
Anand Chitragupta in The Kapil Sharma Show
- In June 2023, the music video of the song “Sapne Jo Dekhe” featuring lyrics by Sameer, composed by Anand-Milind and vocals by Alka Yagnik and Makrand Patankar, reached 1 million views. To celebrate this achievement, he organized a grand success party at the Country Club in Andheri area of Mumbai.
- In an interview, Alka Yagnik talked about the time when she met Anand and Milind and said,
In those days, Anand-Milind used to be his (Chitragupta ji) assistants. Anyway he doesn’t talk much and even in those days he talked very little. They would wander around quietly and work and I would wonder who they were. Then I realized that he is Chitragupta ji’s son and works as his assistant.”
- During an interview he told that many of his relatives hold notable positions in various fields. One of his cousins was the chief of India’s external intelligence agency RAW (Research and Analysis Wing). Another cousin works in the Income Tax Department. Also, his father’s elder brother was a famous journalist associated with Indian Nation in Patna.
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