Ajay-Atul is an Indian music composer duo comprising brothers Ajay Ashok Gogavale and Atul Ashok Gogavale.[1] They won the Best Music Direction award at the 56th National Film Awards from the Government of India for their music in the Marathi film Jogwa in 2008.[2] They made their debut in the 2015 Forbes India Celebrity 100 List securing a position of 82 and were placed 22nd in 2019.[3][4] They have composed music for many hit Marathi & Hindi films.
Ajay-Atul | |
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 Ajay (left)-Atul (right) in Pune | |
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| Born | 21 August 1976 (age 48) (Ajay) 11 September 1974 (age 50) (Atul) Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
Early life
editAjay and Atul were born to Ashok Gogavale, a Revenue Department officer of Alandi, Pune. They spent their childhood in several villages of western Maharashtra, such as Rajgurunagar, Junnar, Shirur, Manchar and Ghodegaon as their father had a transferable job. Atul, the elder of the brothers, was born on 11 September 1974 and Ajay, the younger of the brothers, was born on 21 August 1976.
Throughout their childhood, they were not much interested in academics. But their interest in music developed while they were still in school. Around this time, they started experimenting with music. In an NCC competition, Ajay played an existing composition differently, and they won the prize for their experiment. This instance inspired them to explore their music potential.[5][non-primary source needed]
They did not have a musical background. Although they were not supported by their family directly for music, they were never denied any assistance. As their family could not afford the instruments for their musical endeavors, they started their musical ventures through their school, temples, local bands, etc. Despite not getting direct training, they learned a lot from these ventures. They would befriend people who owned instruments like harmoniums, mridangam, dhol, etc., since they could not afford them on their own.[6] Later, while at college, they started working with local bands as arrangers. Their father bought them a keyboard on their mother's insistence. This proved to be one of their greatest gifts. Their father said, "You have not been given any toys during childhood, now this is your toy". This inspired them and they started experimenting.[5]
Career as music composers
editLater, they came to Mumbai and started working on an international non-film music album "Vishwavinayaka". This proved to be a big break for them and paved the way for their foray into the Indian (mostly Marathi) music industry. They worked on many commercial jingles, ballets, and advertisements to strengthen their profile. [7]
Man Udhān Vāryāche (मन उधाण वाऱ्याचे), Malhāravārī (मल्हारवारी), Kombdī Paḷalī (कोंबडी पळाली ) are some of their notable compositions.[6] Ajay-Atul composed the songs and background score for the Marathi film Naṭarang (नटरंग) (2010). Their composition for Naṭarang was influenced by traditional Marathi folk music forms like Lavani (लावणी), Phaṭakā (फटका) and Tamāśā (तमाशा). They composed music for the Hindi films Singham & Bol Bachchan starring Ajay Devgan directed by Rohit Shetty and Agneepath & Brothers produced by Karan Johar directed by Karan Malhotra. They have also contributed music to the Aamir Khan starrer PK. In 2016, they worked in Nagraj Manjule's film Sairat which is the only Marathi film to gross over 1 billion. They also composed for Manasu Mallige, the film's Kannada remake and Dhadak, the Hindi remake. They produced the Marathi film Jaundya Na Balasaheb directed by Girish Kulkarni. They composed for Tumbbad, Thugs of Hindostan, Mauli and Zero. Their first song from Zero, "Mere Naam Tu", garnered 18 million views in 24 hours on YouTube.
They were awarded as 'Composer of the Decade' in Mirchi Music Awards (Hindi) 2021 for Agneepath and Mirchi Music Awards (Marathi) 2021 for Sairat.
Almost all of their songs and albums are recorded using live instruments, the most notable of them being Agneepath, Sairat and Dhadak.
Filmography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Album | Language | Contribution |
| 1999 | College College | Hindi (audio movie) | Composers |
| 2001 | Vishwavinayak | Sanskrit | Composers |
| 2002 | Shri Ram Mantra (Rama) | Sanskrit | Arrangers |
| 2003 | Sang Sang Ho Tum | Hindi | Composers, 7 out of 8 tracks |
| Bedhund | Marathi | Composers, 7 out of 8 tracks | |
| Meera Kahen | Hindi | Composers | |
| 2006 | Vishwatma | Sanskrit | Composers |
Films
edit| Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Director | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gayab | Prawaal Raman | Hindi | Songs |
| Aga Bai Arrecha! | Kedar Shinde | Marathi | Songs and Background Score | |
| 2005 | Goad Gupit | – | ||
| Jatra | Kedar Shinde | |||
| Savarkhed Ek Gaon | Rajiv Patil | Songs | ||
| Viruddh... Family Comes First | Mahesh Manjrekar | Hindi | 2 songs and Background Score | |
| Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Mahesh Manjrekar | 1 Song | ||
| Struggler | – | Songs | ||
| 2006 | Restaurant[8] | Sachin Kundalkar | Marathi | Background Score |
| Shock | Harish Shankar | Telugu | Song | |
| 2007 | Zabardast | Mahesh Kothare | Marathi | Songs |
| Bandh Premache | Abhiram Bhadkamkar | |||
| Saade Maade Teen | Ankush Choudhary – | Title Song | ||
| 2008 | Checkmate | Sanjay Jadhav | Title Song | |
| 2008 | Tujhya Majhya Sansarala Aani Kaay Have | Rajiv Patil | Song | |
| Uladhaal | Aditya Sarpotdar | Songs and Background Score | ||
| Mumbai Amchich | Sharad Bansode | Background Score | ||
| 2009 | Ek Daav Dhobi Pachhad | Satish Rajwade | Title Song | |
| Bedhund | Dnyanesh Bhalekar | Songs | ||
| Oxygen: Jiv Gudmartoy | Rajiv Patil | |||
| Jogwa | Rajiv Patil | |||
| Natarang | Ravi Jadhav | Song and Background Score | ||
| 2010 | Ringa Ringa | Sanjay Jadhav | Songs | |
| 2011 | Atta Ga Baya | Sanjay Narvekar | 1 Song | |
| My Friend Pinto | Raaghav Dar | Hindi | Songs | |
| Singham | Rohit Shetty | |||
| 2012 | Agneepath | Karan Malhotra | Songs and Background Score | |
| Bol Bachchan | Rohit Shetty | 1 Song | ||
| 2013 | Bharatiya | Girish Mohite | Marathi | Songs |
| Dhating Dhingana | Mandar Devsthali | Song & Background Score | ||
| 2014 | Fandry | Nagraj Manjule | Theme Song | |
| Lai Bhaari | Nishikant Kamat | Songs | ||
| PK | Rajkumar Hirani | Hindi | 1 Song | |
| 2015 | Brothers | Karan Malhotra | Songs & Background Score (1 song recreated from Jatra) | |
| Nilkanth Master | Gajendra Ahire | Marathi | Songs | |
| 2016 | Sairat | Nagraj Manjule | Song, Lyrics & Background Score | |
| Jaundya Na Balasaheb | Girish Kulkarni | Song & Background Score | ||
| 2017 | Manasu Mallige | S. Narayan | Kannada | Remake of Sairat. 4 songs reused. |
| 2018 | Mauli | Aditya Sarpotdar | Marathi | Songs |
| Dhadak | Shashank Khaitan | Hindi | ||
| Thugs of Hindostan | Vijay Krishna Acharya | |||
| Tumbbad | Rahi Anil Barve Adesh Prasad |
1 song (Title Track) | ||
| Zero | Aanand L. Rai | 4 Songs & Background Score | ||
| 2019 | Super 30 | Vikas Bahl | Songs & Background Score | |
| Panipat | Ashutosh Gowariker | |||
| 2020 | Tanhaji | Om Raut | 1 Song | |
| 2022 | Jhund | Nagraj Manjule | Songs | |
| Ram Setu | Abhishek Sharma | 1 song | ||
| Chandramukhi | Prasad Oak | Marathi | Songs | |
| Ved | Riteish Deshmukh | Songs | ||
| 2023 | Jaggu Ani Juliet | Mahesh Limaye | ||
| Maharashtra Shahir | Kedar Shinde | Songs & Background | ||
| Adipurush | Om Raut | Hindi Telugu |
4 songs | |
| 2024 | Madgaon Express | Kunal Khemu | Hindi | 1 song |
| 2024 | Yek Number | Rajesh Mapuskar | Marathi | Songs |
| TBA | Bhadrakali † | Prasad Oak | Marathi | Songs and background score |
| TBA | Mahatma Part 1: Kranti Surya † | Sameer Vidwans | Marathi | Songs & Background Score |
| TBA | Mahatma Part 2: Kranti Jyoti † | Sameer Vidwans | ||
| TBA | Raja Shivaji † | Riteish Deshmukh | ||
| TBA | Jatra 2 † | Kedar Shinde | ||
| TBA | Punha Saade Maade Teen † | Ankush Chaudhari |
Series/daily soaps
edit| Sr.No. | Serial/Track | Channel | Notes/Awards |
| 1. | Raja Shivchhatrapati | Star Pravah | Maharashtra Times Sanman |
| 2. | Zee Gaurav Geet | Zee Marathi | Zee Gaurav Award |
| 3. | Eka Peksha Ek | Zee Marathi | |
| 4. | Lakh Lakh Chanderi | Zee Talkies | |
| 5. | Idea Sa Re Ga Ma Pa | Zee Marathi | |
| 6. | Hafta Bandh | Zee Marathi | |
| 7. | Hasyasamraat | Zee Marathi | |
| 8. | Cricket Club | Zee Marathi | |
| 9. | Bhavanjali | Mi Marathi | |
| 10. | Kya Baat Hai | Zee Marathi | |
| 11. | Misha | Zee Marathi | |
| 12. | Amchya Sarkhe Amhich | Zee Marathi | |
| 13. | Bola Bola Tring Tring | DD Sahyadri | |
| 14. | Shriyut Gangadhar Tipre | Zee Marathi | Background Score |
| 15. | Vadalvaat | Zee Marathi | Background Score |
| 16. | Bedhund Manachya Lahari | ETV Marathi | Background Score |
| 17. | Mahabharat | Star Plus | Title Song |
| 18. | Sony Entertainment Television | Sony Channel | Sony Theme Track |
| 19. | Sony Marathi theme song | Sony Marathi | Sony Marathi theme song |
| 20. | Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 theme | Sony Channel | |
| 21. | Sony Marathi Gaurav Geet | Sony Marathi | |
| 22. | Indian Idol Marathi | Sony Marathi | Judge season 1 |
| 23. | Sunflower | Zee5 Web Series | Cameo |
Plays/dramas
edit| Sr.No. | Play/Drama Name | Notes/Awards |
| 1. | Sahi Re Sahi | Alpha Gaurav 2003 Award |
| 2. | Lochya Zala Re | Maharashtra Rajya Vyavsayik Natya Spardha Award |
| 3. | Mr. Na. Ma. Deo Mhane | |
| 4. | Gopala Re Gopala | |
| 5. | Kala Ya Laglya Jiva | 2007 Maharashtra Rajya Vyavsayik Natya Spardha Award |
| 6. | Jahale Chatrapati Shivray | |
| 7. | Man Udhaan Varyache | |
| 8. | The Great Indian Musical- Civilisation to Nation | 2023 Neeta Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre Opening Show |
Awards and recognition
edit| Year | Award | Award Category | Award Details |
| 2003 | Alpha Gaurav (Later Zee Gaurav)[9] | Best Music Direction | Play: Sahi Re Sahi |
| 2004–05 | Maharashtra Kala Niketan Award[9] | Best Music Direction | Film: Savarkhed Ek Gaon |
| Maharashtra Times Sanman[9] | Best Music Direction | Film: Savarkhed Ek Gaon | |
| Maharashtra Rajya Natya Vyavsayik Spardha[9] | Best Music Direction | Play: Lochya Zala Re | |
| Sanskruti Kala Darpan[9] | Best Music Direction | Film: Aga Bai Arrecha | |
| 2007 | Maharashtra Rajya Natya Vyavsayik Spardha[9] | Best Music Direction | Play: Kala Ya Laglya Jiva |
| 2008 | Maharashtra Times Sanman[9] | Best Music Direction | Film: Zabardast |
| Zee Gaurav Puraskar[9] | Best Music Direction | Film: Bandh Premache | |
| Akhil Bhartiy Marathi Chitrpat Mahamandal Awards[9] | Best Music Direction | Film: Tujhya Majhya Sansarala Aani Kaay Have | |
| Akhil Bhartiy Marathi Chitrpat Mahamandal Awards[9] | Best Playback Singer- Ajay Gogavale | Film: Tujhya Majhya Sansarala Aani Kaay Have | |
| Sanskruti Kala Darpan[9] | Best Music Direction | Film: Tujhya Majhya Sansarala Aani Kaay Have | |
| 2009 | Maharashtra Times Sanman[9] | Best Music Direction | TV series: Raja Shivchatrapati |
| V Shantaram Awards[9] | Best Music Direction | Film: Uladhaal | |
| V Shantaram Awards[9] | Best Playback Singer- Ajay Gogavale | Film: Uladhaal, Song- Morya Morya | |
| Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Best Playback Singer- Ajay Gogavale | Film: Uladhaal, Song- Morya Morya | |
| Late Music Director Shrikant Thackeray Awards | Best Music Direction | – | |
| Sanskruti Kala Darpan[10] | Best Music Direction | Film: Jogwa | |
| Maharashtra Times Sanman | Best Music Direction | Film: Jogwa | |
| 2010 | National Film Awards | Best Music Direction | Film: Jogwa |
| Zee Gaurav Puraskar[6] | Best Music Direction | Film: Natarang | |
| Zee Gaurav Puraskar[6] | Best Playback Singer- Ajay Gogavale | Film: Natarang, Song: Khel Mandla | |
| Sanskruti Kala Darpan[10] | Best Music Direction | Film: Natarang | |
| Maharashtra Times Sanman | Best Music Direction | Film: Natarang | |
| Shivgaurav | Influential Personalities | – | |
| 47th State Film Awards | Best Music Direction | Film: Natarang | |
| Best Playback Singer- Ajay Gogavale | Film: Natarang, Song: Khel Mandla | ||
| V Shantaram Awards | Best Playback Singer- Ajay Gogavale | Film: Natarang, Song: Khel Mandla | |
| V Shantaram Awards | Best Background Score | Film: Natarang | |
| V Shantaram Awards | Best Music Direction | Film: Natarang | |
| Star Majha "Majha Sanman"[11] | Best Music Direction | – | |
| Bal Gandharva Awards[6] | Best Music Direction | – | |
| BIG FM BIG Music Director Award[12] | Best Music Direction | Film: Natarang | |
| BIG FM BIG Playback Singer Award[12] | Best Playback Singer- Ajay Gogavale | Film: Natarang, Song: Khel Mandla | |
| BIG FM BIG Song of the Year Award[12] | Best Song of the Year | Film: Natarang, Song: Apsara Aali | |
| Pu. La. Tarunai Sanman[13] | Music Direction | – | |
| Maharashtracha Favourite Kon? | Best Playback Singer- Ajay Gogavale | Film: Natarang, Song: Khel Mandla | |
| Best Song | Film: Natarang, Song: Wajle Ki Bara | ||
| 2011 | Marathi International Film and Theater Awards[14] | Best Music Direction | Film: Natarang |
| Marathi International Film and Theater Awards[14] | Best Playback Singer- Ajay Gogavale | Film: Natarang, Song: Khel Mandla | |
| Ram Kadam Kalagaurav Award[15] | Music Direction | – | |
| Zee Marathi Awards | Best Judges | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Marathi) Season – X | |
| 2012 | Zee Gaurav Awards[15] | Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe | – |
| 2013 | Zee Cine Awards[16] | Best Background Score | Film: Agneepath |
| Rajarshee Shahu Gaurav Puraskar[17] | – | – | |
| ETC Business Awards | Most popular song of 2012 – Chikni Chameli | Film: Agneepath | |
| Stardust Awards | Best Music Direction | Film: Agneepath | |
| 5th Mirchi Music Awards | Song of the year | Abhi Mujh Me Kahin Film: Agneepath | |
| Album of the year | Film: Agneepath | ||
| Music Composer of The Year | Film: Agneepath | ||
| Times of India Film Awards 2013 | Best Music Director | Film: Agneepath | |
| 2014 | Mirchi Music Awards 2014 | Best Music Director | Film: Nilkanth Master |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards 2015 | Best Music Director | Film:Lai Bhaari |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards 2017 | Film:Sairat | |
| Mirchi Music Awards 2017 | Best Music Director | Film:Sairat | |
| 2019 | 11th Mirchi Music Awards | Best song producer | Film:Dhadak |
| Zee Cine Awards 2019 | Best Music Director | Film: Dhadak | |
| 2020 | 12th Mirchi Music Awards | Best arranging and programming | Jugrafiya Film: Super30 |
| 2021 | 13th Mirchi Music Awards | Music Composer Of The Decade | Film: Agneepath |
| Song Of The Decade | Abhi Mujh Me Kahin Film: Agneepath | ||
| Mirchi Music Awards Marathi 2021 | Song Programming and Arranging of the Decade | Yaad Lagala Film: Sairat | |
| Music Composer of the Decade | Film: Sairat | ||
| Song of the Decade | Mauli Mauli Film: Lai Bhaari | ||
| Album of the Decade | Film: Sairat | ||
| Listener Choice Song of the Decade | Sairat Jhala Ji
Film: Sairat |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ "Ajay-Atul". Archived from the original on 15 December 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ "अजय-अतुलला मानाचं पान; 'फोर्ब्स'च्या यादीत स्थान". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ a b Sampada Malvade. "Maayboli" (in Marathi). Maayboli.com. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
- ^ a b c d e Prashant Pawar. "Loksatta" (in Marathi). Loksatta.com. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Ajay-Atul: The Official Website". Archived from the original on 4 February 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
- ^ K. Moti Gokulsing; Wimal Dissanayake (17 April 2013). Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas. Routledge. pp. 77–. ISBN 978-1-136-77284-9. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
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- ^ a b "Sanskruti Kala Darpan". sanskrutikaladarpan.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011.
- ^ "ad gully". adgully.com.
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- ^ a b "'Ram Kadam Kalagaurav Award' for Ajay-Atul". sakaaltimes.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011.
- ^ "Zee Cine Awards Winners 2012 / 2013". indicine.com. 7 January 2013.
- ^ "this year well known artists includes in shahu festival of jaisinghpur". loksatta.com.
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