Anand Raaj Anand
Anand Raaj Anand | |
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 Anand Raj Anand in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 14 November 1962 |
| Origin | Delhi, India |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupations | Lyricist, film score composer, singer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Anand Raaj Anand (born 14 November 1962) is an Indian composer, lyricist and playback singer in the Hindi film industry.[1] His early breakthrough came with the song "Chhota Bachha Jaan Ke" from the 1996 film Masoom.[2] and went on to work in films like Kaante, Musafir, Welcome, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Double Dhamaal, Singh Saab the Great and Shootout at Wadala.[3]
He received a Filmfare Award for Best Music Director nomination for Kaante (2003).[4]
Early life
Anand Raaj was born on 14 November 1962 in Delhi in a family of jewellers.[5] In 1995, he left his family business and went to Mumbai to pursue musical career.[6][7]
His younger brother Harry Anand is also a singer-composer.[8]
Career
Anand moved to Mumbai in 1995 with the intention of becoming a playback singer. In 1995, his first private album was "Babu Tiptop" on Time Music. "Jhanjharia uski chhanak gayi", from this album was later used in the film Krishna by Time Audio (also known as Time Magnetics). He later said that, after struggling for about a year, [9] his first break came with the 1996 film Masoom, for which he composed and sang, the song "Chhota Bachcha Jaan Ke" from the film became one of his early hits, along with Kale Libaas Mein and Tukur Tukur Dekhte Ho Kya.[7] Since then, he has been the music director and composer of over 90 films, the lyricist of over 40 soundtracks, and he did playback singing for over 45 films.
His best-known work includes Pardesi Babu, Hadh Kar Di Aapne, Bichhoo, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai, Kaante, Kismat, Musafir, Welcome, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Double Dhamaal, Singh Saab The Great, and Shootout at Wadala.
After a break, he made a comeback in 2026, with the song "Ucha Lamba Kad Forever" in Welcome to the Jungle (2026). [10]
Personal life
Anand is married and has two daughters.[2]
In 2026, Anand spoke publicly about having experienced clinical depression after stepping away from the Hindi film industry and moving to London.[10][1][11]
Discography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Masoom | Composer | |
| 1997 | Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin | Composer | |
| Ghoonghat | Composer | ||
| Kaalia | Composer | ||
| 1998 | Pardesi Babu | Composer, playback singer | |
| Bandhan | Composer | ||
| Major Saab | Composer, lyricist, playback singer | ||
| Qila | Composer | ||
| Aakrosh | Composer | ||
| 2001 | Composer | ||
| Gunda | Composer | ||
| Tirchhi Topiwale | Composer | ||
| 1999 | Heeralal Pannalal | Composer | |
| Hote Hote Pyar Ho Gaya | Composer | ||
| Lo Main Aa Gaya | Composer | ||
| 2000 | Champion | Composer, playback singer | Song "Jatt Lutiya Gaya"; singers: Shankar Sahney, Hema Sardesai |
| Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai | Composer, playback singe | ||
| Bichhoo | Composer | ||
| Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Composer, playback singer | ||
| 2001 | Dishayen | Composer | TV series |
| Ehsaas: The Feeling | Composer, playback singer | ||
| Tera Mera Saath Rahen | Composer | ||
| Indian | Composer | ||
| Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Composer | ||
| Jodi No.1 | Composer | ||
| 2002 | Kaante | Composer, playback singer | Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Music Director |
| Maseeha | Composer | ||
| Annarth | Composer | ||
| Hathyar: Face to Face with Reality | Composer | ||
| Gunaah | Composer | ||
| Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai | Composer, playback singer | ||
| Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani | Composer | ||
| 23rd March 1931: Shaheed | Composer, playback singer | ||
| Yeh Mohabbat Hai | Composer | ||
| 2003 | Sandhya | Composer | Soundtrack album was released, but the film was never released. |
| Out of Control | Composer | ||
| Jodi Kya Banayi Wah Wah Ramji | Composer | ||
| Mumbai Matinee | Composer | ||
| Janasheen | Composer | ||
| Jaal: The Trap | Composer, playback singer | ||
| Calcutta Mail | Composer | ||
| Bhoot | Composer | ||
| Ek Hindustani | Composer, playback singer | ||
| Pyaar Kiya Nahin Jaata.. | Composer | ||
| 2004 | Musafir | Composer | |
| Wajahh: A Reason to Kill | Composer | ||
| Rakht | Composer | ||
| Ek Se Badhkar Ek | Composer | ||
| Shikaar | Composer | ||
| Ella Enchanted | Composer | ||
| Masti | Composer, playback singer | ||
| WOH | Composer | ||
| Kismat | Composer, playback singer | ||
| Plan | Composer, playback singer | ||
| 2005 | Jo Bole So Nihaal | Composer | |
| Kaal | Composer 1 song nassa nassa | ||
| Tango Charlie | Composer | ||
| Chaahat Ek Nasha... | Composer | ||
| Orey Pandu | Composer | Telugu film | |
| Jurm | Composer | ||
| Bullet: Ek Dhamaka | Composer | ||
| Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav | Composer | ||
| Viruddh... Family Comes First | Composer | ||
| 2006 | Aryan: Unbreakable | Composer | |
| Sarhad Paar | Composer | ||
| Vidhyaarthi: The Power of Students | Composer | ||
| Love Ke Chakkar Mein | Composer | ||
| Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai | Composer, playback singer | ||
| My Bollywood Bride | Composer | ||
| 2007 | Welcome | Composer, playback singer | |
| Dus Kahaniyaan | Composer, Playback Singer | ||
| Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal | Playback singer | ||
| Chhodon Naa Yaar | Composer, Playback singer | ||
| Shootout at Lokhandwala | Composer | ||
| Sirf Romance: Love by Chance | Composer | ||
| Nehlle Pe Dehlla | Composer | Co-Composer: Himesh Reshammiya | |
| Big Brother | Composer, playback singer | ||
| Deha | Composer | ||
| 2008 | C Kkompany | Composer | |
| Lakh Pardesi Hoiye | Composer | ||
| Haal–e–dil | Composer | ||
| Jimmy | Composer, playback singer | ||
| Mithya | Composer | ||
| 2009 | Baabarr | Composer, lyricist | |
| Shadow | Composer, Lyricist | ||
| Chal Chala Chal | Composer | ||
| 2010 | No Problem | Composer, lyricist, playback singer | |
| Benny and Babloo | Composer | ||
| Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Badal De... | Composer | ||
| 2011 | Double Dhamaal | Composer, lyricist, playback singer | |
| Bin Bulaye Baraati | Composer, lyricist, playback singer | ||
| Violin | Composer | Malayalam film | |
| Chalo Dilli | Composer, lyricist | ||
| The Lion of Punjab | Composer, playback singer | Punjabi Film | |
| 2012 | Matinee | Composer | Malayalam film |
| Chakradhaar | Composer, Playback singer | ||
| Agneepath | Playback singer | ||
| 2013 | Super Nani | music director | |
| Shootout at Wadala | music director | ||
| Singh Sahab the Great | Composer | ||
| Grand Masti | Composer | ||
| Toofan | Composer | Telugu film | |
| Zanjeer | Composer | ||
| Deewana Main Deewana | Composer and lyricist | ||
| Mumbai Mirror | Composer | ||
| 2016 | Dil Toh Deewana Hai | Composer, playback singer | |
| Mastizaade | music director | ||
| 2017 | Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana | Composer, Playback Singer | |
| 2019 | Officer Arjun Singh IPS Batch 2000 | Composer, playback singer | |
| 2026 | Welcome to the Jungle | Composer | "Ucha Lamba Kad Forever" recreated by Vikram Montrose; also composed two original tracks |
Albums
| Year | Album | Role | Singer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Babu Tiptop | Composer, Playback Singer | Anand Raj Anand | |
| 1997 | Yeh Umre Hai Aisi | Lyricist | MG Sreekumar, Nibedita | First album only as a lyricist |
| 1998 | Maiyya Rani | Composer, Playback Singer | Anuradha Paudwal, Udit Narayan, Suresh Wadkar, Sukhwinder Singh, Babla Mehta, Anand Raj Anand | |
| 1999 | Jaikara Album | Composer, Playback Singer | Anand Raj Anand | |
| 2000 | Chorni | Composer | Hans Raj Hans | |
| Suno To Deewana Dil | Composer | Kamaal Khan | ||
| Ab Ke Baras | Composer | Suneeta Rao | ||
| 2001 | Sab Ton Sohni | Composer | Hans Raj Hans | |
See also
References
- 1 2 Das, Kusumika (16 June 2026). "Anand Raaj Anand Was Diagnosed With Clinical Depression After He Left Bollywood: 'Was On Drugs From 2011 To 2020'". NDTV. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- 1 2 Sinha, Seema (22 November 2013). "I didn't lobby with the Khans: Anand Raj Anand". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Anand Raaj Anand: I took a six-year break from work to travel and learn various forms of music". The Times of India. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Anand Raj Anand recalls the making of 'Kaante' and its music; Reveals the Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt starrer initially had no songs". The Times of India. 13 July 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ Rajiv Vijayakar (20 August 2004). "HIT Machine". Screen Weekly. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
- ↑ Sinha, Seema (22 November 2013). "I didn't lobby with the Khans: Anand Raj Anand". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- 1 2 Dasgupta, Piyali (16 December 2010). "Anand Raj quit it all for B'wood". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Harry Anand's album launch". The Indian Express. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Anand Raaj Anand: I took a six-year break from work to travel and learn various forms of music". The Times of India. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- 1 2 Rizvi, S Farah (3 July 2026). "Anand Raaj Anand on his B'wood comeback with Welcome To The Jungle, rediscovering his craft: Music is the joy of my life". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Anand Raaj Anand reveals he battled suicidal depression after moving to London: 'From 2011 to 2020, I was on medication'". The Times of India. 16 June 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.