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Jatin–Lalit
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Jatin Pandit (l) and Lalit Pandit (r)
Background information
Birth name Jatin Pandit and Lalit Pandit
Also known as Jatin–Lalit
Origin Mumbai, India
Occupation(s) Composer, music director
Years active 1991–2006
(they have been working independently since 2006)

Jatin-Lalit is a renowned Indian music director duo consisting of brothers Jatin Pandit and Lalit Pandit. They are celebrated for their contribution to Bollywood music during the 1990s and early 2000s. The duo is known for their melodious compositions and has been associated with several hit films. Some of their most famous works include: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...

Jatin–Lalit is their professional name and appears on the covers of their music albums, CDs and DVDs.

Early life

Jatin and Lalit come from a musical family originating from Pili Mandori Village in Hissar district of Haryana state. Pandit Jasraj was their uncle. They received their musical education primarily from their father, Pandit Pratap Narayan. They were taught guitar and piano by Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, of the Laxmikant–Pyarelal duo.

Hindi film actresses Sulakshana Pandit and Vijayta Pandit are their sisters, and late music director Aadesh Shrivastava was their brother-in-law, being married to the younger of the sisters, Vijayta.

Musical career

The creation of the pair Jatin–Lalit was by accident. In the early 80s, Jatin teamed up with Mandheer (elder brother) to team up as Jatin-Mandheer. This pair never had any big hits to their name. However, they earned the badge of working with legends - Kishore Kumar-Wafaa (1990) and Mohd Rafi - Dil Hi Dil Main (1982). Lalit, the youngest brother, was discovering his love for music. Since, the Jatin-Mandheer pair didn't really sizzle in the circuit, and Lalit was eager to make a mark as well, it was decided to revisit the music combination, and thus Jatin -Lalit - the duo, was formed. Their first foray as a pair was a private album Rhythmic Love. This album had quite a few songs, which were later recreated by the pair, in successful films like Yaara Dildaara, Yes Boss.

They began their career in 1991, composing music for the Hindi movie Yaara Dildara. Although the film was a Romantic Film, its music was the biggest hit. The evergreen famous song of the movie was "Bin Tere Sanam", which topped the charts. They were first noticed for their work on the soundtrack of the movie Khiladi and for "Pehla Nasha", a romantic song from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander, the film that earned them their first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director. Their other film score of 1992, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman was also very successful. Their compositions are strongly influenced by R. D. Burman's style of music-making. In 1994, they composed the successful soundtrack to the Shahrukh Khan-starrer Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. Jatin–Lalit's score for the cult classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was a massive success, and is remembered as one of the all-time best Bollywood soundtracks, earning them their second nomination at the Filmfare Awards. It is the 5th highest selling Bollywood soundtrack of all time. Following this, their successful scores for Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) and Yes Boss (1997), which earned them their third and fourth nominations at the Filmfare Awards, thus cementing their place as Bollywood's top music directors.

Jatin–Lalit's next big success came with Karan Johar's debut directorial, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which sold 8.5 million copies and earned them their fifth nomination for Best Music Director at the Filmfare Awards. Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, in the same year, and Sarfarosh, in 1999 were also appreciated, earning them their sixth and seventh nominations at the Filmfare Awards. Mohabbatein, (2000) directed by Aditya Chopra won acclaim, and the song "Humko Humise Chura Lo" became a classic. This soundtrack earned them their eighth nomination at the Filmfare Awards, as was Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001), another famous soundtrack that included songs such as "Bole Chudiyaan", which earned them their ninth Filmfare Award nomintation. Before their split in 2006, some of their successful soundtracks include Chalte Chalte (2003), Hum Tum (2004) and Fanaa (2006), their final collaboration. The three movies won them their tenth, eleventh and twelfth nominations at the Filmfare Awards. Despite being nominated 12 times, Jatin–Lalit never won a Filmfare Award, and hold the record for the most nominations without ever winning.

They have composed a total of 473 songs in 72 films. The duo has worked with a variety of lyricists; Majrooh Sultanpuri, Gopaldas Neeraj, Anand Bakshi, Sameer, Javed Akhtar and singers including Amit Kumar, Kumar Sanu, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Udit Narayan, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam, K.S. Chithra, Anuradha Paudwal, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam, Shaan, Babul Supriyo and many others. Veteran singers Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle and Jagjit Singh have also sung in a few movies for the duo. Abhijeet credits Jatin–Lalit with the success of his career, due to songs such as "Yeh Teri Aankhen Jhunki Jhunki", "Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaon", "Chaand Taare" and "Tauba Tumhare Yeh Ishare".

During the last few years of their joint career, their music albums contained several songs composed by other musicians. This practice was not liked by Jatin–Lalit; however, the producer and director insisted on it. In Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., two of the tracks were composed by Sandesh Shandilya. In Chalte Chalte, Aadesh Shrivastava composed several songs, while in Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, one song was composed by Himesh Reshammiya and Sajid–Wajid.

They were among the first composers to write songs performed by Bollywood film stars rather than playback singers. They specially composed "Aati Kya Khandala" in the film Ghulam for the lead actor Aamir Khan. Later, they also composed a song for Sanjay Dutt to sing in the film Khoobsurat.

Jatin–Lalit has composed the highest-selling Bollywood soundtrack of the year on four occasions – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in 1995, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998, Mohabbatein in 2000, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... in 2001.

Acting career

Jatin and Lalit appeared in the film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar during the song "Humse Hai Saara Jahaan". Jatin is singing the song, while Lalit is playing the bass guitar (the first shot of the song). Jatin performed the song "Rooth Ke Humse" in the film.

Television career

Jatin–Lalit were appointed as judges in the Zee Television musical show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. They were judges on another musical show, Star Voice of India. Jatin has appeared as a mentor in TV show Jhoom India. He was judge and mentor in the reality show on Sony TV's Waar Parriwar.

The separation and reunion

After working for almost 16 years together, they announced that they would be parting ways due to personal problems. Reasons for the separation still are unknown.

In February 2020, the Jatin–Lalit duo came together and organised a concert in Mumbai which was very well received and in which numerous leading Bollywood singers performed.

Solo careers

Lalit and Jatin have continued to compose separately.

Lalit scored the 2007 film, Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee, Showbiz, Horn Ok Pleassss and Dulha Mil Gaya.

Jatin composed the score for Saurav Shukla's film, I Am 24, starring Neha Dhupia and Rajat Kapoor. It is a Planman Motion Films Presentation.

He composed for Raja Sen's film Krishnakanter Will. "I am working on the number. I am trying to make it in such a way that it goes along with the novel written by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay. The song will be melody-based," says Jatin. He recorded an album for the president of the Indian Business and Professional Council, Abbas Ali Mirza. He is doing the Music for Kundan Shah's next. Considering the strong track record Jatin–Lalit had with Kundan Shah, this film could be the next Kabhi Haa Kabhi Naa for Jatin. Jatin is working on the maiden venture of Gazebo Entertainment's "Saturday Night".

Lalit composed the song "Munni Badnaam Hui" for Dabangg (2010). The song has become hugely popular among the masses. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director with Sajid–Wajid in 2011 for the soundtrack of the film, particularly for its quirky lyrics and dancing choreography.

Awards and recognition

Filmfare Awards:

  • Nominated – Best Music Director (1993) – Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (1996) – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (1997) – Khamoshi: The Musical
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (1998) – Yes Boss
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (1999) – Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (1999) – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (2000) – Sarfarosh
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (2001) – Mohabbatein
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (2002) – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (2004) – Chalte Chalte
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (2005) – Hum Tum
  • Nominated – Best Music Director (2007) – Fanaa

Their soundtrack of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge was ajudged as the top Hindi soundtrack of all time by on-line voters on the BBC Asian Network. The second and third positions also went to Jatin–Lalit for their compositions from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai respectively.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has also been rated the 6th best soundtrack ever by Planet Bollywood on their "100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks". Other soundtracks included in the list are Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (64), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (69) and Khamoshi: The Musical (97).

Collaboration with singers

Jatin–Lalit is most remembered for their collaboration with Alka Yagnik. They composed 136 songs for her and this team has become one of the most sought-after singer-composer duos in music history alongside Asha BhosleR. D. Burman, Asha BhosleO. P. Nayyar, Asha BhosleBappi Lahiri, Lata Mangeshkar–Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Lata MangeshkarR. D. Burman, Lata MangeshkarShankar–Jaikishan, Lata Mangeshkar–Madan Mohan, Lata MangeshkarS. D. Burman, Lata MangeshkarSalil Chowdhury, Lata MangeshkarKhayyam etc. Among males, Jatin–Lalit's most favourite were Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan. They equally propelled their career with hit after hit, with both singers singing over 100 songs each for them.

Singer Number of songs
Alka Yagnik 136
Kumar Sanu 109
Udit Narayan 102
Kavita Krishnamurthy 61
Abhijeet Bhattacharya 55
Sonu Nigam 30
Anuradha Paudwal 19
Shaan 15
Sunidhi Chauhan 15
Sadhana Sargam 13

Discography

Jatin-Lalit

Year Film Notes
1991 Yaara Dildara
1992 Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Khiladi
Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman
1993 Bhookamp
Boy Friend
Ashaant Both in Hindi and Kannada
Aadmi
1994 Laqshya
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Cheetah
Vaade Iraade
Hanste Khelte
1995 Nishana
Paandav
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Gangster
1996 Fareb
Khamoshi Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Return of Jewel Thief
Biyer Phool Bengali film
1997 Gunda Gardi
Yes Boss Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Daava
Ek Phool Teen Kante
1998 Badadin
Saazish
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai
Ghulam
Pyar To Hona Hi Tha Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge!
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Winner – Bollywood Movie Award for Best Music Director

Winner – Screen Award for Best Music Director Winner – Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director

1999 Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
Sarfarosh Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin
Sangharsh
Dil Kya Kare
Sar Aankhon Par
Vaastav
Dillagi
Khoobsurat
Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan
2000 Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
Dhai Akshar Prem Ke
Mohabbatein Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
Raju Chacha
2001 Censor
Albela
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
2002 Kranti
Aankhen
Soch
Waah! Tera Kya Kehna
Kehtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar
Tum Jiyo Hazaro Saal
2003 Haasil
Chalte Chalte Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
2004 Hum Tum Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Rok Sako To Rok Lo
Aur Phir Ek Din
2005 Zameer
Chand Sa Roshan Chehra
Khamosh Khauff Ki Raat
Sab Kuch Hai Par Kuch Bhi Kahin
Revathi
Pyaar Mein Twist
Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin
Filmstar
2006 Fanaa Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Music Director
Mera Dil Leke Dekho

Filmography of Lalit Pandit

Year Film Notes
2007 Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee
Showbiz
2008 Mr. White Mr. Black
Rafoo Chakkar: Fun on the Run
2009 Red Alert: The War Within
Horn 'Ok' Pleassss
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2010 Dabangg Song: Munni Badnaam Hui, Filmfare Award for Best Music Director along with Sajid–Wajid
Dulha Mil Gaya
Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke
2011 Force Song: Dum Hai Toh Aaja
2012 Chaalis Chauraasi
2013 Besharam
2014 Spark Song: Kuch Lab Pe Hai
2016 Shorgul 3 Songs
2017 Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi
2017 Taawdo The Sunlight
2018 Hamara Tiranga

Non-film songs

Year Album Song Composer Singer
1986 Rhythmic Love Jatin–Lalit
2016 Tujhko Bulate Hain "Tujhko Bulate Hain" Lalit Pandit Sanjeev Yadav
Kaho Itna Pyar Karogi Na "Kaho Itna Pyar Karogi Na" Lalit Pandit Sanjeev Yadav
2019 FLAMES-Term 2 (The Timeliners Originals) "Kuch Toh Dil" Lalit Pandit Lalit Pandit
"Thame Dil Ko" Abhijeet Bhattacharya
"Khamoshiyan" Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik

Sales

All-time music sales:

Film Year Units Sold Annual rank
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1995 20,000,000 1
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1998 8,300,000 1
Mohabbatein 2000 5,000,000 1
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.. 2001 3,500,000 1
Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya 1997 3,500,000 5
Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha 1998 3,200,000 3
Yes Boss 1997 3,000,000 7
Ghulam 1998 2,500,000 4
Khiladi 1992 4
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander 3
Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai 1998 2,000,000 9
Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman 1992 1,800,000 11
Chalte Chalte 2003 6
Fanaa 2006 1,700,000 3
Hum Tum 2004 1,600,000 8
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