Kenyan musicians died at 67
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Jaidev
Jaidev (August 3, 1919 Nairobi-January 6, 1987 Mumbai) a.k.a. Jai Dev, Jai Dev Verma or Jaidev Verma was a Kenyan film score composer and actor.
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Jaidev Verma was born on August 3, 1919, in Nairobi, Kenya. He began his career in the Indian music industry as a composer and music director for Hindi films in the 1950s. He was known for his soulful and melodious compositions that perfectly captured the emotions of the films he worked on.
Some of his most notable works as a composer include the soundtracks for films like Reshma Aur Shera, Hanste Zakhm, Gharonda, Ankahee, and Dooriyan. He also worked as an actor in a few films, including Chetna and Aandhi.
Jaidev Verma's work as a composer earned him several awards and accolades, including the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his work on the film Gaman. He was also honored with the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards, for his contributions to the arts.
Despite his success, Jaidev Verma remained a humble and down-to-earth person throughout his life. He passed away on January 6, 1987, in Mumbai, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful music that continues to be loved and admired by fans of Hindi cinema.
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