Mohammad Rafi with 'X'
An accomplished violinist, he served briefly as a staff artist at the
All India Radio.
In the 1970’s, he released a ghazal disc with the legendary
Mohammad Rafi and Shobha Gurtu. In fact, Mohammad Rafi’s
first film song in Marathi, "Arre he dukhi jeeva", was composed
by 'X'.
'X' was so passionate about music that after marriage, he named
his newly married wife 'Madhuwanti', after a Raag in Hindustani Classical Music. He even named his daughter 'Jayjaywanti', which
is also the name of a Raag.
X's son was named 'Y', which means 'King of Musical Notes'.
'Y' is married to the daughter of famous Marathi Theatre/Film
Actor-Producer-Director Mohan Wagh.
Identify 'X' and 'Y'.
Shrikant Thakre
ReplyDeleteX. Shrikant Thackeray.
ReplyDeleteY. Raj Thackeray.
ReplyDeleteMr. Varun Nasery and Gokhale Sir are both correct.
ReplyDelete'X' : Shrikant Thackeray
'Y' : Swararaj Thackeray
Raj Thackeray's official name is 'Swararaj', which means 'the king of musical notes'.