Indian musicians born in 1922
Here are 11 famous musicians from India were born in 1922:
Dilip Kumar
Dilip Kumar (December 11, 1922 Qissa Khawani Bazaar-) a.k.a. Yusuf Khan, Tragedy King, Legendary Khan, Muhammad Yusuf Khan, Mr. Dilip Kumar, Shri Dilip Kumar, Dilip Sahaab, the ultimate method actor or Muhammad Yousuf Khan is an Indian politician, film director, actor and screenwriter.
Dilip Kumar is considered one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema, known for his powerful performances in both tragic and romantic roles. He made his acting debut in 1944 with the film Jwar Bhata and went on to star in over 60 films throughout his career.
Some of his most notable films include Andaz, Devdas, Aan, Mughal-e-Azam, and Ganga Jamuna. He won numerous awards for his performances, including eight Filmfare Awards for Best Actor, the highest number of awards won in that category at the time.
In addition to his acting career, Dilip Kumar was also involved in politics and served as a member of parliament for the Indian National Congress party in the 1980s.
He was married to fellow actress Saira Banu and the couple has remained together for over 50 years, making them one of the most iconic couples in Indian cinema.
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S. Rajeswara Rao
S. Rajeswara Rao (October 11, 1922 Sivaramapuram-October 25, 1999) otherwise known as Salur Rajeswara Rao, Saluri Rajeshwara Rao, Rao, Rajeswara Rao or S. Rajeshwar Rao was an Indian singer, composer, film score composer and actor. He had nine children, Saluri Poornachandra Rao, Saluri Ramalingeswara Rao, Saluri Koti Durga Prasad, Saluri Vasu Rao, Saluri Koteswara Rao, Ramadevi Rao, Mangamma Rao, Kousalya Rao and Vijayalakshmi Rao.
His discography includes: Chenchu Lakshmi, Missamma, Illalu, Yashoda Krishna and Malliswari.
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Vishwanath Rao Ringe
Vishwanath Rao Ringe (December 6, 1922-March 1, 2015) was an Indian singer.
Genres: Hindustani classical music and Khyal.
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Bhimsen Joshi
Bhimsen Joshi (February 4, 1922 Gadag-Betageri-January 24, 2011 Pune) otherwise known as Bhimse Joshi or Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi was an Indian singer.
His albums: 75 Years - Volume 5, Live At Siri Fort, The Versatile, Saptarishi - Live At Siri Fort, Hindustani Vocal Music, Evening Ragas, Shraddhanjali, Classical Wonders Of India, and Vocal (Patdeep-Jaunpuri-Bhairavi). Genres he performed include Hindustani classical music, Indian classical music and Thumri.
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Ali Akbar Khan
Ali Akbar Khan (April 14, 1922 Comilla-June 18, 2009 San Anselmo) otherwise known as Khan, Ustad Ali Akbar, Khan, Ali Akbar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Khansahib, Ustad or Ostad Ali Akbar Khan was an Indian classical indian music performer, composer, musician and film score composer. He had seven children, Aashish Khan, Alam Khan, Manik Khan, Medina Khan, Pranesh Khan, Dhyanesh Khan and Amaresh Khan.
His albums include Journey, Legacy, Swara Samrat, Artistic Sound Of Sarod, Passing on the Tradition, Plays Alap: A Sarod Solo (disc 2), Traditional Music of India, The 80 Minute Raga, Then and Now: The Music of the Great Master Continues and AIR, Volume 1. His related genres: North Indian Classical, Hindustani classical music, Indian classical music and Film score.
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Ghantasala
Ghantasala (December 4, 1922 Chowtapalli-February 11, 1974 Chennai) also known as Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao or Nimmakuru was an Indian singer and film score composer. He had eight children, Ravi Kumar, Ratna Kumar, Vijaya Kumar, Sankar Kumar, Shanti Rao, Suguna Rao, Meera Rao and Syamala Rao.
His related genres: Indian classical music and Film score.
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T. K. Ramamoorthy
T. K. Ramamoorthy (May 15, 1922 Tiruchirappalli-April 17, 2013 Chennai) also known as The King of Light Music, Mellisai Mannar, Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamurthy, T.K. Ramamoorthy or Tiruchirapalli Krishnaswamy Ramamoorthy was an Indian violinist, film score composer and music director.
He was one half of the legendary music duo, "Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy", alongside his friend and collaborator MS Viswanathan. The duo composed music for over 700 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages. Ramamoorthy was known for his mastery of the violin and his ability to infuse Indian and Western classical music into film scores, creating a signature sound that was both innovative and timeless. He was a recipient of several awards for his contributions to Indian film music, including the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the Tamil film "Pava Mannippu". Despite his success, Ramamoorthy remained humble and dedicated to his craft, inspiring several generations of aspiring musicians.
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Emani Sankara Sastry
Emani Sankara Sastry (September 23, 1922 Draksharama-March 1, 1987) a.k.a. Emani sankara sastry, E. Sankara Sastri or Sankara Sastri Eemani was an Indian film score composer. He had two children, Emani Kalyani Lakshminarayana and Devi Murthy.
Genres he performed: Carnatic music.
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T. M. Soundararajan
T. M. Soundararajan (March 24, 1922 Madurai-May 25, 2013 Chennai) also known as Thoguluva Meenatchi Iyengar Soundararajan, TMS, Soundararajan T.M. or T.M. Soundarajan was an Indian actor and singer.
His albums include Palum Pazhamum and Pattikada Pattanama.
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Madhavapeddi Satyam
Madhavapeddi Satyam (March 11, 1922 Bapatla-December 18, 2000 Chennai) also known as Madhavapeddi was an Indian actor, singer and playback singer. His child is Madhavapeddi Murthy.
Madhavapeddi Satyam was a multifaceted artist who made significant contributions to the field of Indian music and cinema. He was trained in classical music and was known for his exceptional vocal abilities. He lent his voice for several popular film songs and also acted in a few films.
Satyam was born in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India on March 11, 1922, and later settled in Chennai. He received his early training in music from his mother, a Carnatic vocalist. He was also trained by renowned musicians such as Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar and Musiri Subramania Iyer.
As a playback singer, Satyam's voice graced many popular songs in Telugu and Tamil films. Some of his notable hits include "Kadaliyae Vaazhga" from the film Manohara, "Unnai Arinthal Nee" from the film Rajaraja Chozhan, and "Indha Minminikku" from the film Sigaram.
Apart from playback singing, Satyam also acted in a few films, including Patala Bhairavi, Missamma, Nartanasala, and Pelli Kanuka. He was known for his dignified and understated performances.
Satyam passed away in Chennai on December 18, 2000, leaving behind a rich legacy of music and cinema.
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V. G. Jog
V. G. Jog (February 22, 1922 Mumbai-January 31, 2004 Kolkata) a.k.a. Вишну Говинд Джог, V.G. Jog or Vishnu Govind Jog was an Indian actor, violinist and teacher.
He was a notable contributor to Hindustani classical music and was renowned for his unique style of playing the violin. Jog belonged to the Maihar gharana and was a disciple of Ustad Allauddin Khan. He received the prestigious Padma Shri award in 1971 and the Padma Bhushan award in 1999 for his contribution to the field of music. Apart from being a musician, Jog was also an actor and appeared in a few Hindi films in the 1950s and 60s. He taught music at the Banaras Hindu University and later at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, where he continued to teach until his death. Jog's contribution to Hindustani classical music and his unique style of playing the violin have left a lasting impact on the music industry.
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