Amirbai Karnataki
Also credited as:
Amir Karnataki, Malka Amir Jaan, Amirjaan, Amirbai
Singer, Music Director, Actor
Born: 1906
Death: Mar 03, 1965
The harbinger of female playback singing, Amirbai Karnataki was born in Bijapur, Karnataka. Younger sister of actress Gauharbai, she came to Mumbai immediately after completing her matriculation. It was here that a representative of HMV recording company heard her voice and signed her for recording a qawwali, which became a surprise hit. With the help of her sister, she also started a singing-acting career in films like “Vishnu Bhakti” (1934), “Yasmin” (1935) and “Narsi Bhagat” (1940). Her first hit song was “Ab Tere Siwa Kaun Mera” (“Kismet”, 1943), composed by Anil Biswas.
Awards
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Discography
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Aate Hai Aansoo Baar Baar |
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Jiska Nasha Yahan Hai |
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Sawan Ghar Aaya |
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Aaya Aaya Mehman Man Bhaaya |
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Chale Ho Kahan Ab Naina Lagaay Ke |
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Door Hato Ae Duniya Walon Hindustan Humara Hai |
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O Jaane Wale Balamwa |
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Dheere Dheere Aa Re Baadal (Duet) |
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Gore Gore O Baanke Chhore |
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Maar Kataari Mar Jaana (Hamen Kya Pata Tha) |
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Filmography
Actor
Adhi Roti |
Alibaba |
Amrit Manthan |
Angoor Bala |
Anokha Pyar |
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