Pankaj Udhas - Music Legend - charcoal pencil sketch

Pankaj Udhas, Charcoal pencil sketch

Here is my charcoal pencil sketch of  the  veteran ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas,

According to information gathered by me from newspapers Pankaj Udhas   was known for his ghazals like Chitti Ayi Hai and Chandi Jai Rang.  Pankaj Udhas was also known for his contributions to Hindi cinema and Indian pop music. 

He gained fame with his ghazal album "Aahat" in 1980 and continued with hits like "Mukarar," "Tarrannum," and "Mehfil." 

His song "Chitthi Aayee Hai" from the film "Naam" became immensely popular. In 1990, Pankaj Udhas collaborated with Lata Mangeshkar for the duet "Mahiya Teri Kasam" in the film Ghayal, which became a huge hit. In 1994, he sang "Na Kajre Ki Dhar" with Sadhana Sargam for the film Mohra, another popular song. Udhas also contributed as a playback singer in films like Saajan, Yeh Dillagi, Naam, and Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee. 

Kamalabai Gokhale. Actress - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch of Kamalabai Gokhale, known to be one of the first actresses of Indian cinema. The sketch is drawn out of my sheer artistic zeal.

The rest of the details are in the following link courtesy :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamlabai_Gokhale 

Hansraj Behl - Music Director, - charcoal pencil sketch

Here is my charcoal pencil sketch of Hansraj Behl, the forgotten music director of yesteryears.The patriortic hit, "Jahan Daal Daal pe sone ki chidiya karti basera" sung by Mohammed Raf in the filmSikander-e-Aazam (1965) starring Prithiviraj Kapoor was one of his last memorable number,

Please click the following link for more details, courtesy : Wikipedia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hansraj_Behl

Bharat Vyas - Lyricist, - charcoal pencil sketch

Bharat Vyas - charcoal pencil sketch

(it's my hobby to recreate the legends with my sketches. Hope you will like my sketch of the legendary lyricst Bharat Vyas)

According to Wikipedia Bharat Vyas was a noted Indian lyricist who wrote the songs for Hindi films in 1950s and 1960s. Please click the following link for more detailed information about the great lyricist.

for more detailed information about the forgotten lyricst, please click the following link, courtesy mehfilmeinmeri.wordpress,com

https://mehfilmeinmeri.wordpress.com/2019/01/06/bharat-vyas-the-prolific-lyricist-i/

 

Nutan - legendary actress, charcoal pencil sketch

Remembering Nutan, a versatile actress, on her death anniversary today. 

Who can forget her stellar performance in Bandini, Sujata, Seema, Main Tulasi Tere Aaangan ki - (My charcoal pencil sketch on this occasion).

Guljar , Poet, Author, Screenwriter, Film Director/producer

My charcoal pencil sketch of Poet Guljar.

 A brief description of Guljar, courtesy : Wikipedia

Born : Sampoorna Singh Kaira, 

Born : 18th August1934

Occupation : Lyricist, Poet, Author, Screenwriter, Film Director, Film Producer

Awards : Sahitya Akademi award, Padma Bhushan, Academy Award, Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Jnanpith Award

Uttara Baokar - Actress - charcoal pencil sketch

Charcoal pencil sketch of Veteran film and television actress Uttara Baokar. She was also a theatre artist. Uttara passed away at a Pune hospital following prolonged illness on April 11, 2023.  She was 79 years old. 

Uttara Baokar studied acting at the National School of Drama (NSD). She has played various roles in different plays such as Padmavati in Mukyhamantri, Mena in Mena Gurjari, Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello, mother in playwright Girish Karnad's Tughlaq, among others.
 

Rajendra Kishan, Lyricist/Poet - Charcoal pencil sketch

Charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch of Rajendra Kishan,

According to Wikipedia Rajinder Krishan Duggal also credited as Rajendra Krishan, was an Indian poet, lyricist and screenwriter. His poems and lyrics were in the Urdu language. He was born on June 6, 1919 and died on September 23, 1987, Awards : Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist

Husnlal, Bhagatram - Music Directors - charcoal pencil sketches

Here are my charcoal pencil sketches of legendary music directors duo Husnlal and Bhagatram.

Husn Lal and Bhagat Ram were the first legendary music directors duo in Bollywood. They are two brothers, Husn Lal (8 April 1920 – 28 December 1968) and Bhagat Ram (1914 – 29 November 1973).

Rest of the details as per the following link, courtesy : Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Husnlal_Bhagatram