# Chitragupt (composer)

Chitragupt Shrivastava (16 November 1917 – 14 January 1991), better known as Chitragupt, was an Indian film music director in Hindi cinema and Bhojpuri cinema.

## Personal life

He was born in Sawreji, a village located in Gopalganj district in the Indian state of Bihar (now in Gopalganj district) in a Kayastha family. His sons, Anand and Milind Shrivastava, are also Bollywood music directors.

## Career

He mostly worked with lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Also the song "Machalti Hui Hawa Mein Chham Chham" sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar from "Ganga Ki Lahrein" was a hit. According to Raju Bharatan, Lata Mangeshkar sang “240 songs (no fewer than 151 solos)” under Chitragupt’s baton. He made Kishore Kumar sing the semi classical song "Payalwaali Dekh Na" and the popular song "Agar Sun Le Koi Nagma".

## Filmography

* Fighting Hero (1946)
* Toofan Queen (1946)
* Lady Robinhood (1946)
* Jadui Ratan (1947)
* Shake Hand (1947)
* Stunt Queen (1947)
* Mala The Mighty (1948)
* Jai Hind (1948)
* 11 O'Clock (1948)
* Tigress (1948)
* Joker (1949)
* Bhakt Pundalik (1949)
* Shaukeen (1949)
* Delhi Express (1949)
* Jodidaar (1950)
* Circuswaale (1950)
* Veer Babruvahan (1950)
* Hamara Ghar (1950)
* Hamaari Shaan (1951)
* Jeevan Taara (1951)
* Sindbad The Sailor (1952)
* Bhakt Puraan (1952)
* Tarang (1952)
* Naag Panchami (1953)
* Naya Raasta (1953)
* Manchala (1953)
* Miss Mala (1954)
* Sultanat (1954)
* Tulsidas (1954)
* Alibaba Aur Chaalis Chor (1954)
* Toote Khilone(1954)
* Navratri (1955)
* Shiv Bhakt (1955)
* Sati Madalasa (1955)
* Raj Kanya (1955)
* Raj Darbaar (1955)
* Shree Ganesh Vivaah (1955)
* Shrikrishna Bhakti (1955)
* Mahasati Savitri (1955)
* Kismat (1956)
* Basre Ki Hoor (1956)
* Basant Panchami (1956)
* Zindagi Ke Mele (1956)
* Jai Shree (1956)
* Insaaf (1956)
* Captain Kishore (1957)
* Talwar Ki Dhani (1957)
* Neelmani (1957)
* Bhabhi (1957)
* Laxmi Pooja (1957)
* Pawanputra Hanuman (1957)
* Sakshi Gopal (1957)
* Taxi Stand (1958)
* Daughter Of Sindbad (1958)
* Chaalbaaz (1958)
* Balyogi Upamanyu (1958)
* Maya Bazaar (1958)
* Teesri Gali (1958)
* Raj Singhasan (1958)
* Zimbo (1958)
* Kangan (1959)
* Madam X Y Z (1959)
* Daaka (1959)
* Commander (1959)
* Naya Sansaar (1959)
* Kaali Topi Laal Rumaal (1959)
* Kal Hamaara Hain (1959)
* Guest House (1959)
* Baazigar (1961)
* Barkha (1959)
* Chand Mere Aaja (1960)
* Maa Baap (1960)
* Baraat (1960)
* Gambler (1960)
* Patang (1960)
* Naache Naagin Baaje Been (1960)
* Police Detective (1960)
* Zimbo Comes To Town (1960)
* Tel Maalish Boot Polish (1961)
* Bade Ghar Ki Bahu (1961)
* Bada Aadmi (1961)
* Opera House (1961)
* Zabak (1961)
* Ramu Dada (1961)
* Suhaag Sindoor (1961)
* Aplam Chaplam (1962)
* Rocket Girl (1962)
* King Kong (1962)
* Main Chup Rahungi (1962)
* Shaadi (1962)
* Ankh Micholi (1962)
* Bezubaan (1962)
* Band Master (1963)
* Ganga Maiyya Tohe Piyari Chadhaibo (1962) (Bhojpuri Film)
* Main Shaadi Karne Chala (1963)
* Hum Matwaale Naujawan (1962)
* Burma Road (1962)
* Ghar Basaake Dekho (1963)
* Laagi Naahi Chhute Ram (1963)
* Mummy Daddy (1963)
* Kabuli Khan (1963)
* Aankh Michouli (1963)
* Ek Raaz (1963)
* Baaghi (1964)
* Ganga Ki Lahren (1964)
* Samson (1964)
* Mera Qasoor Kya Hain? (1964)
* Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)
* Akashdeep (1965)
* Saat Samundar Paar (1965)
* Oonche Log (1965)
* Mahabharat (1965)
* Aadhi Raat Ke Baad (1965)
* Afsaana (1966)
* Biradari (1966)
* Toofan Mein Pyaar Kahan (1966)
* Vaasna (1967)
* Aulaad (1968)
* Maa (1968)
* Pyar Ka Sapna (1969)
* Nai Zindagi (1969)
* Bank Robbery (1969)
* Pardesi (1970)
* Sansaar (1971)
* Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon (1971)
* Hamaara Adhikaar (1971)
* Prem Ki Ganga (1971)
* Saaz Aur Sanam (1972)
* Dost (1974) (Background Music)
* Intezaar (1973)
* Shikwa (1974)
* Balak Aur Janwar (1975)
* Rangeen Duniya (1975)
* Angaarey (1976)
* Sikka (1976)
* Jai Mahalaxmi Maa (1976)
* Toofan Aur Bijlee (1976)
* Gayatri Mahima (1977)
* Aladdin And The Wonderful Lamp (1978)
* The Adventures of Aladdin (1979)
* Do Shikaari (1978)
* Mahi Munda [Punjabi movie] (1979)
* Shiv Shakti (1980)
* Jwala Dahej Ki (1982)
* Film Hi Film (1983)
* Ganga Kinare Mora Gaon (1984)
* Sant Ravidas Ki Amar Kahani (1984)
* Bhaiya Dooj 1984
* Ghar Dwaar (1985)
* Piya Ke Gaon (1985)
* Insaaf Ki Manzil (1988)
* Chandaal (1998)

## Songs

Songs composed by Chitragupt:
| # | Title | Film and year | Singer(s) |
| 1 | Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi | Bhabhi (1957) | Mohammed Rafi |
| 2 | Ek Raat Mein Do Do Chand Khile | Barkha (1960) | Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh |
| 3 | Laagi Chhoote Na Ab To Sanam | Kali Topi Lal Rumal (1959) | Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi |
| 4 | Teri Duniya Se Door Chale Hoke Majboor | Zabak (1961) | Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi |
| 5 | Chand Jane Kahan Kho Gaya | Main Chup Rahungi (1962) | Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi |
| 6 | Chhedo Na Meri Zulfen | Ganga Ki Lahren (1964) | Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar |
| 7 | Jaag Dil E Diwana | Oonche Log (1965) | Mohammed Rafi |
| 8 | Yeh Parbaton Ke Daayre | Vaasna (1968) | Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi |
| 9 | Kabhi Doop Kabhi Chhaon | Kabhi Dhoop Kabhi Chhaon (1971) | Pradeep |
| 10 | Dekho Mausam Kya Bahar Hai | Opera House (1961) | Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar |
| 11 | Mera Babu Chail Chabila Main to Nachungi | Ghar Dwaar (1985) | Runa Laila |
| 12 | Jaldi Jaldi Chala Re Kahara | Dharti Maiya (Bhojpuri film) (1981) | Mohammed Rafi |