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My Take
Naushad is one of those figures whose influence outlives the noise of any single era. To me he is the architect who legitimized classical Indian music inside popular Hindi cinema, making the refined feel accessible to millions. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Bhushan only confirm what his melodies already proved. What impresses me most is his range, working as composer, screenwriter, producer and author across the golden age of Indian film. He passed in 2006, yet his compositions still feel alive. I regard him with the deep respect reserved for true craftsmen who shaped a national art form.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Naushad
- Name (Japanese)
- ナウシャド
- Reading
- なうしゃど
- Born
- December 25, 1919 – May 5, 2006
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Lucknow, Lucknow district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / composer / film score composer / film producer / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
- Filmfare Awards
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Padma Bhushan
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naushad
Frequently asked questions
When was Naushad born?
December 25, 1919 – May 5, 2006.
Where is Naushad from?
Naushad is from Lucknow, Lucknow district, India.
What does Naushad do?
Naushad works as screenwriter, composer, film score composer, film producer, writer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.