Homi Mullan
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Homi Mullan | |
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| Also known as | Homi Ji |
| Born | Kolkata, India |
| Origin | Mumbai, India |
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| Years active | 1960–1994 |
| Associated acts | R.D. Burman, Kersi Lord, Ranjit Gazmer |
Homi Mullan (1940 - 2015) was an Indian percussionist born in Kolkata. He is widely recognised for his musical contributions to Bengali and Hindi films. Mullan worked with musical directors including; S. D. Burman, Madan Mohan, Naushad and R. D. Burman.[1][2][3]
Musical career[]
Homi Mullan commenced his musical career in Kolkata at a young age. In Kolkata, Mullan was acquainted with musical director and singer Pankaj Mullick. Mullick offered Mullan a role where he would play percussion used in Bengali films. Mullan accepted Mullicks offer.
Mullan's worked with various other musicians. These musicians included; Sailesh Dasgupta, Shyamal Mitra, and Nachiketa Ghosh.[2]
Mullan assisted R. D. Burman[citation needed] in introducing percussion to the Bollywood film industry.
Burman's direction and guidance saw percussion become a significant musical element in the Bollywood film industry today.
After Burman's death in 1994, Mullan retired from the music industry.
References[]
- ^ "R.D. Burman's ace musician Homi Mullan no more". afternoondc.in. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ a b "When the heart skipped a beat". The Indian Express. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Maker of Melodies". The Indian Express. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- Indian male composers