Gulshan Kumar
| Gulshan Kumar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Gulshan Dua 5 May 1951 New Delhi, India |
| Died |
12 August 1997 (aged 46) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Deshbandhu College, Delhi University |
| Occupation | Businessman, Film producer |
| Years active | 1972 – 1997 (death) |
| Spouse(s) | Sudesh Kumari (1975-1997) |
| Children |
Bhushan Kumar (Son) Tulsi Kumar (Daughter) Khushali Kumar (Daughter) |
| Relatives | Kishan Kumar (Younger Brother) |
Gulshan Kumar (born Gulshan Kumar Dua, 5 May 1951 – 12 August 1997)[1] was the founder of the T-Series music label (Super Cassettes Industries Ltd.),[2] and a Bollywood movie producer. T-Series is now run by his younger brother Krishan Kumar and son Bhushan Kumar.[3] His daughter Tulsi Kumar is a playback singer.[4]
Biography
Gulshan Dua was born into a punjabi family. He was the son of Chandrabhan, a fruit juice seller in Darya Ganj market in Delhi, where he started working early on.
Gulshan changed career paths when his family acquired a shop selling records and cheap audio cassettes, This was the beginning of a vast music empire.[5]
Music business and film career
Gulshan Kumar started his own audio cassette operation known as "Super Cassettes Industries," which turned on to a profitable business. He began a music production company in Noida. As his business started growing, he moved to Bombay.[6]
His first movie in Bollywood was Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka in 1989. Next was the big hit Aashiqui in 1990 which is remembered for its music. His other movies included Bahaar Aane Tak, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Ayee Milan Ki Raat, Meera Ka Mohan, and Jeena Marna Tere Sang.[6]
Murder
Gulshan Kumar was shot dead outside the Jeeteshwar Mahadev Mandir, a Hindu temple in Jeet Nagar, Andheri West suburb of Mumbai,[7] on 12 August 1997. The police accused film composer Nadeem of the music duo Nadeem-Shravan of having paid for the murder. However, on 9 January 2001, Vinod Jagtap (known as "Raja") confessed to being the murderer. On 29 April 2002, Sessions Judge M L Tahilyani sentenced Jagtap to life imprisonment, stating that he was not imposing death penalty because the prosecution had failed to prove that Jagtap was a contract killer. As per his family's wishes, Gulshan Kumar was cremated in Delhi.[8]
Chronology of events
- 21 September 1999: hearing an extradition case filed by the government of India against Nadeem, Bow Street Magistrates' Court in London rules that there is prima facie case against Nadeem and recommends his extradition
- 21 December 2000: The London High Court rejects the government of India's plea to extradite Nadeem. He is discharged from the case. The court also passes strictures against the police, saying the evidence is tainted. Shafi Ahmed is the first accused to be discharged in the case. Prosecution concedes there is no evidence against him.
- 30 April 2001: charges are framed against 17 accused. one of the accused Pratap Singh Shaukin is discharged due to lack of evidence. Shaukin was accused of helping the killers escape. He allegedly took them from Mumbra in nearby Thane to Nasik in his tempo.
- 18 June 2001: Trial begins. Ramchandra Lavangare, an eyewitness, identifies the alleged assassins – Abdul Rashid Daud and Abdul Rauf Daud MERCHANT – in the court.
- 20 June 2001: Another eye witness Sahibrao Fuke identifies the alleged killers in the court of Justice M.L. Tahilyani.
- 27 June 2001: Keki Balsara, key to the prosecution's case against Nadeem, is found dead in the washroom of the city police headquarters.
- 8 January 2002: Approver Mohammed Ali Shaikh refuses to identify the alleged killers in court. he says he did not know Nadeem. He is declared hostile, and pardon granted to him is withdrawn.
- 10 January 2002: ten of the accused are granted bail after prosecution says it would not produce any new evidence against them.
- 16 April 2002: prosecution accepts there is no evidence against 15 of the 19 people accused in the case.
- 23 April 2003: the sessions court rejects the conspiracy charge leveled by the prosecution against the accused.
- 24 April 2003: 18 of the 19 accused are acquitted. One is found guilty.
T-Series music label
During the life of Gulshan Kumar, T-Series emerged as one of the top music labels in India. It continues to be a major label.[9]
It is the largest producer and publisher of music and videos in India. It has published original soundtracks of movies, remixes, old devotional bhajans, new-age melodies from the 1960s, pop hits of the 1990s, etc.
Today T-Series controls more than 60% share of the Indian music market. In international market, T-Series enjoys a turnover in excess of $4.2 million, and exports to 24 countries across six continents. In India, it has the largest distribution network of over 2500 dealers.
Movie production
- Aashiqui 2 (2013) with [Vishesh Films]
- Papa - The Great (2000)
- Char Dham (1998)
- Jai Maa Vaishanav Devi (1995)
- Bewafa Sanam (1995)
- Shabnam (1993)
- Kasam Teri Kasam (1993)
- Aaja Meri Jaan (1993)
- Jeena Marna Tere Sang (1992)
- Meera Ka Mohan (1992)
- Shiv Mahima (1992)
- Sangeet (1992)
- Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
- Aye Milan Ki Raat (1991)
- Jeena Teri Gali Mein (1991)
- Velu Nayakan (1990)
- Appu Raja (Tamil 1989 & Hindi 1990)
- Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka (1989)
- Aashiqui (Album 1989 & Film 1990)
As director
- Bewafa Sanam(1995)
As presenter
- A Love Issshtory (2010)
- Kajraare (2010)
- Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
- Lucky (2005)
- Muskaan (2003)
- Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003)
- Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
- Aashiqui (1990)
As producer
- Char Dham (1998)
- Suryaputra Shanidev (1997)
- Chal Kanvaria Shiv Ke Dham (1996)
- Bewafa Sanam (1995)
- Jai Maa Vaishnav Devi (1995)
- Satyanarayan Ki Virat Katha (A.T.N.) (1995)
- Shabnam (1995)
- Suryaputra Shanidev (1995)
- Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
- Aashiqui (1990)
- Bahaar Aane Tak (1990)
- Aashiqui 2 (2013)
- Yaariyaan (2014)
- Nautanki Saala (2014)
- Bhoothnath Returns (2014)
- Creature 3D (2014)
- Baby (2015)
- Ek Paheli Leela (2015)
- Airlift(2016)
See also
References
- ↑ Gulshan Kumar British Film Institute.
- ↑ http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/FE29Df05.html Indian film financing comes of age, 29 May 2004
- ↑ About Us T Series Official website.
- ↑ The daughter of the legendary Gulshan Kumar of T Series Tulsi Kumar comes out with her maiden solo album
- ↑ Gulshan! Rediff.com, 12 July 1997
- 1 2 "Gulshan Kumar Biography - Gulshan Kumar Profile, Childhood, Life, Timeline". www.iloveindia.com. Retrieved 2015-10-18.
- ↑ Gulshan Kumar shot dead, scare in filmdom The Indian Express, 13 August 2001.
- ↑ Stunned silence at Super Cassettes' Delhi factory The Indian Express, 13 August 2001.
- ↑ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/39709.html Aamir and T-series - bond only getting stronger