Raamlaxman
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. He composed music for their hit films like 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) Raamlaxman has worked in almost 75 films in Hindi, Marathi and Bhojpuri.
Raamlaxman | |
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| Birth name | Vijay Patil |
| Also known as | Raam–Laxman |
| Born | 16 September 1942 |
| Died | 22 May 2021 (aged 78) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Film scores, dance, classical |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drums, piano, accordion |
| Years active | 1975–2021 |
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.