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Salil Chowdhury

Gangaa (1960)

A musically rich collaboration where Salil composed most songs while Nirmalendu Chowdhury contributed three.

Film Information

Language: Bengali

Main Composer: Salil Chowdhury

Additional Composer: Nirmalendu Chowdhury (Songs GN2, GN3, GN6)

Lyrics: Mostly by Salil; Some by Nirmalendu Chowdhury (GN2, GN3, GN6)

Songs

A vibrant soundtrack combining Salil’s orchestral depth with Nirmalendu Chowdhury’s folk-inspired creations.

Nr Song Singer Variations HndMalTamTelKanBngOth
GN1 Uthaali Paathaali Amaar Buuk Manna Dey - KW1------
GN2 Shiber Aaj Bado Ranga Ratna Sarkar & Chorus - -------
GN3 Sajani O Sajani Nirmalendu Chowdhury - -------
GN4 Gangaa Gangaar Tarange Sabita Chowdhury & Chorus - MA3------
GN5 Ichchha Kare Parandarey Pankaj Mitra - PJ3------
GN6 Aare O Sundoiraa Naaoyer Maajhi Nirmalendu Chowdhury & Chorus - -------
GN7 Shuno Shuno He Sajan Nirmalendu Chowdhury - -------
GN8 Gangaa Gangaar Tarange (Version 2) Nirmalendu Chowdhury & Others - MA3----GS4-

Notes & Background

Gangaa (1960) is a musically significant film because it features a unique combination of Salil Chowdhury’s orchestral brilliance and Nirmalendu Chowdhury’s authentic folk sensibilities.

While Salil composed the majority of the soundtrack, Nirmalendu contributed three folk-rooted songs (GN2, GN3, GN6), blending traditional rhythms with a cinematic soundscape.

Salil’s “Gangaa Gangaar Tarange” appears twice — one sung by Sabita Chowdhury and another by Nirmalendu. The melodic power and choral arrangement of the Sabita version remain widely admired.

The soundtrack is a tapestry of folk, classical, and modern music — a testament to the musical versatility and collaborative spirit behind the film.