Amitraj Explained

Amitraj Sawant
Birth Date:21 February 1979
Occupation:Music director, Composer, Music arranger, Programmer, Conductor, Song writer, Playback singer, Producer
Genre:Indian film music
Years Active:2011–present

Amitraj Sawant is a Marathi music director-composer and singer from Mumbai. After Duniyadari his career took higher graph in Marathi film industry. In 2014 he won the International Marathi Film Festival Award for all 3 categories in music section for the movie 72 Miles – Ek Pravas.

Career

He began his career as an assistant to composer Monty Sharma, known for his work on films like Devdas, Saawariya and Black. He spent over eight years working with Sharma, gaining experience and exposure to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s grand filmmaking style and understanding of music. After this period, he decided to pursue independent work.[1]

In 2011, he began composing background scores and title tracks for television serials, contributing to over five shows with more than 200 episodes. While the work provided financial stability, he described it as less creatively fulfilling. During this time, he connected with filmmaker Rajiv Patil, who offered him the opportunity to work on the film 72 Miles: Ek Pravas.

His career took a significant turn when director Sanjay Jadhav approached him to compose a sad song for a film. The resulting track, "Deva Tujhya Gabharyala", from the movie Duniyadari, became a popular hit and brought Amitraj widespread recognition in Marathi cinema. Amitraj credits this song as a pivotal moment in his career, as it introduced his music to a broader audience.[2]

Since then, he has composed music for various Marathi films, including Classmates, Mitwaa, Dagadi Chawl, Poshter Girl, Baghtos Kay Mujra Kar, Laal Ishq, Farzand, Hirkani, and the recent success Jhimma and Jhimma 2. Expanding his horizons, Amitraj is also set to compose music for upcoming Hindi films and series.

Discography

Films

YearFilmDirector
201372 Miles
DuniyadariSanjay Jadhav
Vijay AsoRahul Jadhav
Asa Mee Ashi Tee Atul Kale
Vanshvel Rajiv Patil
2014 Pyaar Vali Love Story Sanjay Jadhav
2015 Classmates Aditya Sarpotdar
Mitwaa Swapna Waghmare Joshi
Welcome Zindagi Umesh Ghadge
Tu Hi Re Sanjay Jadhav
Dagadi ChawlChandrakant Kanse[3]
2016 FriendsR. Madhesh
Guru Sanjay Jadhav
Bandh NyloncheJatin Wagle
Poshter Girl Sameer Patil
Vrundavan T. L. V. Prasad
Laal Ishq Swapna Waghmare Joshi
1234Milind Kavde
2017 Baghtos Kay Mujra Kar Hemant Dhome
Fugay Swapna Waghmare Joshi
Andya Cha FundaSantosh Shetty
Tula Kalnnaar NahiSwapna Waghmare Joshi
DashakriyaSandeep Patil
Deva Murali Nallappa
2018Ye Re Ye Re PaisaSanjay Jadhav
Farzand Digpal Lanjekar
Party Sachin Darekar
Savita Damodar ParanjpeSwapna Waghmare Joshi
2019LuckeeSanjay Jadhav
PremwaariRajendra Gaikwad
BandishalaMilind Lele
Hirkani Prasad Oak[4]
2021BefaamKrishna Kamble
JeetSagar Chavan
Jhimma Hemant Dhome[5]
2022Tamasha LiveSanjay Jadhav
Daagadi Chawl 2 Chandrakant Kanse
Timepass 3Ravi Jadhav[6]
2023Satarcha SalmanHemant Dhome
SariK. S. Ashoka
RavrambhaAnup Jagdale
Jhimma 2 Hemant Dhome[7]
2024SatyashodhakNilesh Jalamkar
Sridevi PrasannaVishal Modhave
Like Aani SubscribeAbhishek Merurkar[8]
KavyaTushar Zagade
ManmaujiSheetal Shetty
Ye Re Ye Re Paisa 3Sanjay Jadhav

Awards and nominations

YearAward Category FilmResult
2013Zee Chitra Gaurav PuraskarDuniyadari
Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?Favourite Song[9]
2014Maharashtra Times Sanman AwardsBest Music Director [10]
2015Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?Classmates
2017Maharashtra State Film AwardsDashakriya
3rd Filmfare Awards MarathiBest Music DirectorPoshter Girl[11]
20184th Filmfare Awards MarathiTula Kalnnaar Nahi[12]
2019Maharashtracha Favourite Kon?Favourite SongKhari Biscuit
Maharashtra State Film AwardsHirkani[13]
20205th Filmfare Awards MarathiBest Music Director[14]
20216th Filmfare Awards MarathiBest Music DirectorJhimma[15]
Maharashtra State Film Awards[16]
20227th Filmfare Awards MarathiTamasha Live[17]
20238th Filmfare Awards MarathiBest Music DirectorJhimma 2[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'मराठीत दाक्षिणात्य-हॉलिवूडच्या तोडीचं संगीत हवं असेल तर...' लोकप्रिय संगीतकाराचं स्पष्ट मत . Maharashtra Times.
  2. Web site: 2015-08-29 . It is a lifetime association with Sanjaydada : Amit Raj . MarathiStars . en-US.
  3. Web site: Amit Raj composes for new Marathi films 'Bandh Nylonche' and 'Dagdi Chawl' . www.radioandmusic.com . en.
  4. News: 'Hirkani' - Times of India. The Times of India. 14 October 2019. 13 November 2023. en.
  5. Web site: Jhimma : चला खेळूया 'झिम्मा' म्हणत क्षिती जोग झळकणार नव्या भूमिकेत. Jhimma: Let's play Kshitij Jog in a new role saying 'Jhimma'. 18 March 2021. 30 March 2021. TV9 Marathi. mr.
  6. News: Amitraj Sawant: Bollywood is more sound-oriented while Marathi leans towards melodies- Exclusive! . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  7. Web site: New Song From Film Jhimma 2, Titled Marathi Pori, Out. 7 November 2023. 13 November 2023. News18. en.
  8. Web site: Borade . Aarti Vilas . Gautami Patil: गौतमी पाटीलने केले अमेय वाघला किस! 'लाईक आणि सबस्क्राईब'मधील गाणे पाहिलेत का? . 2024-09-18 . Hindustan Times Marathi . mr.
  9. Web site: Maharashtracha Favourite Kon Awards 2013, held at Grand Hyatt, in Mumbai, on December 1, 2013. . indiatimes.com.
  10. Web site: 2014-03-17 . Kohinoor Mata Sanman Awards 2014 Winners List, Award Winners . MarathiStars . en-US.
  11. Web site: Nominations for the Jio Filmfare Awards Marathi 2017 Filmfare.com . www.filmfare.com . en.
  12. News: 2018-09-25 . Marathi nominations for the 4th Jio Filmfare Marathi Awards 2018 . 2024-11-24 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  13. Web site: 57 व्या 'राज्य चित्रपट पुरस्कार' सोहळ्यात अनेक दिग्गज कलाकार सन्मानित! . marathi.abplive.com . mr.
  14. Web site: Nominations for Planet Marathi Presents Filmfare Awards Marathi 2020 Filmfare.com . www.filmfare.com . en.
  15. News: 2022-04-01 . 6th Planet Filmfare Marathi Awards 2021: Complete winners’ list . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  16. Web site: 59th Maharashtra State Film Awards: Asha Parekh, Shivaji Satam, Anuradha Paudwal honoured, here’s the winners list . The Indian Express . en.
  17. Web site: Filmfare Awards Marathi 2022 .
  18. Web site: RR Kabel Filmfare Awards Marathi 2024: Shashank Shende, Gauri Deshpande Bag Top Honours. Check Full Winners List . Zoom TV . en.

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