Mohammad Nizam (2 October 1951 – 21 September 2015) was a lyricist in the Odia movie industry.[2] Nizam's songs appeared in over 160 movies. He was a screenwriter for over 50 movies and television shows, as well as providing scripts for over 70 stage shows.[3]
Mohammad Nizam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 October 1951 |
| Died | 21 September 2015 (aged 63)[1] Bhubaneswar, India |
| Resting place | Darghaa Bazzar, Cuttack |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Mission School, Khrist College |
| Known for | Odia Lyricist |
| Spouse | Gulsar Haaraa |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | State Movie Award |
Early life
editNizam was born on 2 October 1951 in Sutaahat, Cuttack; his father was Aasad Naazim. He started as a football player for Odisha and played for ten years.[4] He later received a job in Postal Accounts for his talent in sports.[5]
Musical career
editNizam began his career writing songs for the Odia movie Anutap,[6] which included the popular song "Nida bharaa raati madhujharaa janha".[7] Following Anutap, he gained further success with his work for the movies Samar Salim Saaiman, Maanini, and Phula Chandana. Nizam received the Best Singer Award at the State Movie Awards for the movies Rajnigandha (1989),[8] Jeebana Sathee (1997)[9] and Lakshmi Baramma. His first song, "Saharara bati galaani libhi", was telecast on Yuvabaanee programmes from Akashvaani Katak in 1968 and 1969. Nizam used to write devotional songs for Lord Jagannath, otherwise known as "Sala Beg", said film director Sanjay Nayak in 1969.[citation needed]
Death
editNizam died on 21 September 2015 while being treated at Apollo hospital. His family claimed that Nazim's body was held for hours after his death to inflate the hospital bill.[10] He was cremated at Dargha Bazar, Cuttack.[11]
List of movies with his songs
edit| Movie | Release Year |
|---|---|
| Baalungaa Tokaa | 2011 |
| Chori Chori Mana Chori | 2011 |
| Hero | 2011 |
| Mana Mora Prajaapati | 2011 |
| Tu Tha Mu Jauchi Rushi | 2010 |
| Om Namah Sivaya | 2010 |
| Ei Milana Yuga Yugara | 2010 |
| Mu Kana Ete Kharaap | 2010 |
| Subha Vivaaha | 2010 |
| Don | 2010 |
| Tume Hin Saathee Mora | 2010 |
| Keun Duniaaru Aasila Bandhu | 2009 |
| Dream Girl | 2009 |
| Aare Sathee Aa | 2009 |
| Mate Ta Love Helaare | 2008 |
| Anutap | 1977 |
Awards
edit- Best singer (State Movie Award)
- Sikandar Award
- Yadumani Das Memorial Talent Award
- National Art Talent Award
- Akshyaya Mohanty Foundation Award
References
edit- ^ "ରୁଷିଗଲେ ହୃଦୟର ଗୀତିକାର". Sambad 22/09/2015 Bhubaneswar publication page 06. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ^ "Lyricist Nizam dies at 62". The Hindu. 22 September 2015.
- ^ "ପରଲୋକରେ ଶବ୍ଦର ସୌଦାଗର". Prameya 22/09/2015 Page 1. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
- ^ The Sunday Indian November 2009, Article name: Chittaranjan Chiranjita
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Famous lyricist of Oriya film industry Nizam in critical state, Orissa Current News". orissadiary.com. 2012. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
He started his career in the year 1977 with Anutap
- ^ "Renowned lyricist Nizam dies at 62". Odisha TV. 21 September 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ^ "Orissa State Film Award Winners | Orissa Cinema | Odisha Ollywood". orissacinema.com. 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
Best Lyricist : Nizam (Rajnigandha)
- ^ "CinemaSagar » Orissa State Film Award Winners". cinemasagar.com. 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
Best Lyrist : Nizam (Jeevan Sathi)
- ^ "Detain cry after Nizam's death". Archived from the original on 23 September 2015.
- ^ "Odisha's eminent lyricist Nizam passes away at 62". Odisha Sun Times. 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
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