Raamlaxman

This article is about the Indian composer. For similar uses, see Ram Laxman.

Raamlaxman
Birth nameVijay Patil
Also known asRaam–Laxman
Born(1942-09-16)16 September 1942
Died22 May 2021(2021-05-22) (aged 78)
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
GenresFilm scores, dance, classical
Occupations
  • Composer
  • music director
  • arranger
Instrument(s)Vocals, drums, piano, accordion
Years active1975–2021

Vijay Patil (16 September 1942 – 22 May 2021) better known as Raamlaxman, was an Indian composer, pianist, musician and accordionist. Raamlaxman is most famous for his work with Rajshri Productions of Hindi films.[1] He composed music for their hit films like Pandu Havaldar (1975), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), Muskurahat (1992), Police Public (1990), 100 Days (1991). His first film was Agent Vinod (1977)[2] Raamlaxman has worked in almost 75 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri.[3]

Raamlaxman is the "Laxman" of duo composers "Raam-Laxman". In 1976, "Raam" (his partner Surendra) died immediately after signing the film Agent Vinod (1977). Laxman continued to retain Raam's name in Marathi as well as Hindi films. He died of heart attack on 22 May 2021, at the age of 78.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Music director Raamlaxman, of 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' fame, dies at 78". The Hindu. PTI. 22 May 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Composer Laxman of the Raam-Laxman duo passes away in Nagpur". The Times of India. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. ^ PTI (22 May 2021). "Music director Raamlaxman, of 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' fame, dies at 78". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  4. ^ "'Maine Pyar Kiya' Music Composer Vijay Patil Dies Of Heart Attack". ABP News. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Hum Aapke Hain Koun music director Raam Laxman passes away, says Lata Mangeshkar". The Indian Express. 22 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.