# Ashok Patki

Ashok Patki (born 25 August 1941) is an Indian music director and composer; working predominantly in Marathi cinema, theatre and television. He is best known for his very popular compositions like "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara", "Purab Se Surya Uga". Patki has also composed over 5000 jingles and has been awarded with Indian National Film Award for Best Music Direction at 54th National Film Awards in 2006 for a Konkani film, Antarnaad.

## Early life

Patki was born on 25 August 1941 to a Maharashtrian family in Mumbai. He completed his secondary schooling in Gopi Tank Municipal school and is followed by a sister and two brothers. With his growing interest in music, Patki did not show much interest in schooling and decided not to complete his college education. In 2012, Patki wrote a book about his career named as "Saptasur Majhe" ("My Seven Notes"). The book was written in Marathi language and was launched by Manovikas Prakashan. Though Patki did not receive any formal training in music, in August 2013, he started a music school in Pune named as "Sanchari Gurukul", mainly focusing on light and semi-classical Hindustani music, better known as "Sugam Sangeet". Patki noted that the school "aims at bringing back the traditional guru-shishya parampara (master-pupil tradition) in teaching music."

## Early career and success

Since childhood, Patki started playing two Indian musical instruments – Tabla and Harmonium. Patki practised his musical skills with his neighbour and then struggling music composer Sudhir Phadke. During initial days, Patki accompanied his sister Meena for her musical programs with local orchestra. He was later introduced to the Marathi entertainment industry by singer-composer Jitendra Abhisheki and started composing music for children's stage plays.
Patki worked as an assistant with Jitendra Abhisheki for background music for theatre and S. D. Burman, Shankar Jaikishan, R. D. Burman, Robin Banerjee for film music. The flutist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia made Patki certified musician for All India Radio. Patki had started his career as a composer with a devotional album for singer Suman Kalyanpur's album Gaani- Ekdach Yave Sakhya and later accompanied her as a composer for her stage shows abroad. He also started composing music for Marathi theatre with the plays like "Moruchi Mavshi", "Bramhachari" and "Eka Lagnachi Gostha". Patki worked in the advertising field and composed more than 5000 jingles. His first jingle was for Dhantak's Double B soap which was played on Aakashwani everyday at 8am for over 2 decades. Some of his very popular jingles includes "Dhara Dhara", "Jhandu Baam" and "Santoor".
Patki shot to fame with his song and accompanying video promoting national integration and unity in diversity, "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara". The song was composed by Patki, co-composed and arranged by Louis Banks, with lyrics by Piyush Pandey. The song achieved critical acclaim and is considered as "The unofficial Indian anthem". He has been awarded with Indian National Film Award for Best Music Direction at 54th National Film Awards in 2006 for a Konkani film, Antarnaad.

## Filmography

| Title | Film | Theatre | Television | Single | Notes |
| Abhalmaya | | | Yes | | Marathi series on Zee Marathi; Singer: Devaki Pandit; Lyrics: Mangesh Kulkarni |
| Aahe Maja Jagayat | | | | Yes | Singer: Swapnil Bandodkar; Lyrics: Ashok Patki |
| Aai Pahije | Yes | | | | |
| Aai Shappath..! | Yes | | | | |
| Aal Ga Bai Aangani | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Aale Manat Mazya | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ramesh Anaavkar |
| Aandhatar | | Yes | | | |
| Aamhi Asu Ladke | Yes | | | | |
| Aapli Manasa | Yes | | | | |
| Aata Me Kashi Diste | Yes | | | | |
| Aavhan | Yes | | | | |
| Abhimaan | Yes | | | | Background Music |
| Abhinetri | | Yes | | | |
| A Dot Com Mom | Yes | | | | |
| Agnidivya | Yes | | | | |
| Alisha | Yes | | | | Konkani film |
| Antarnad | Yes | | | | Konkani film |
| Anandache Jhaad | Yes | | | | |
| "Anuragache Themb Jhelti" | | | | Yes | Singer: Anuradha Paudwal; Lyrics: Shantaram Nandgaonkar |
| Ardhangi | Yes | | | | |
| Ashi Pakhre Yeti | | Yes | | | |
| Ashi Rat Sarli | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Avachit Aale Nav Tujhe | | | | Yes | Singer: Sadhana Sargam; Lyrics: Ravindra Awati |
| Balkadu | | Yes | | | |
| Barrister | | Yes | | | |
| Bhet | Yes | | | | |
| Bindhaast | Yes | | | | |
| Bramhachari | | Yes | | | |
| Chingi | Yes | | | | |
| Chinu | Yes | | | | |
| Daari Paus Padato | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| De Taali | Yes | | | | |
| Debu | Yes | | | | |
| Deep Lavale Jyoti Gaati | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Deevana Jhalo Tujha | | | | Yes | Singer: Mangesh Borgaokar; Lyrics: Mandar Cholkar |
| Dhamaal Babalya Ganapyachi | Yes | | | | |
| Diasta Tasa Nasta | | Yes | | | |
| Disha Disha Ujalalya | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Divasa Tu Ratri Mi | | Yes | | | |
| Durge Durghatbhari | Yes | | | | |
| Ek Daav Sansaracha | Yes | | | | |
| Ek Gaadi Baaki Anadi | Yes | | | | |
| Eka Lagnachi Goshta | | Yes | | | |
| Ekdach Yaave Sakhya | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Fakta Tuzi sath Haviye | | Yes | | | |
| Foreignchi Patlin | Yes | | | | |
| Full 3 Dhamaal | Yes | | | | |
| Galgale Nighale | Yes | | | | |
| Gandhi Virudhda Gandhi | | Yes | | | |
| Garam Masala | Yes | | | | |
| Ghanghor Barasti Dhara | | | | Yes | Singer: Anuradha Paudwal; Lyrics: Shantaram Nandgaonkar |
| Ghulam Begam Badsha | Yes | | | | |
| God Bless You | | Yes | | | |
| Godi Gulabi | Yes | | | | |
| Goshta Dhamal Namyachi | Yes | | | | |
| Gupit Ek Saangte | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Gotya | | | Yes | | Marathi series on Doordarshan; Singer: Arun Ingle; Lyrics: Madhukar Arkade |
| Hallagulla | Yes | | | | |
| Hasat Khelat | | Yes | | | |
| Hech Majha Maher | Yes | | | | |
| Hi Porgi Kunachi | Yes | | | | |
| Hirvya Makhamalivar | | | | Yes | Singer: Devaki Pandit; Lyrics: Pramod Bejkar |
| Jadu Teri Najar | | Yes | | | |
| Jamala Ho Jamala | Yes | | | | |
| Janta Janardan | Yes | | | | |
| Jau Devachiya Gava | | Yes | | | |
| Jodi Tuzi Mazi | | Yes | | | |
| Kaalokh Datuni Aala | | | | Yes | Singer: Suresh Wadkar; Lyrics: Shantaram Nandgaonkar |
| Kabadi Kabadi | | Yes | | | |
| Kal Rati Swapnamdhye | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Shantaram Nandgaonkar |
| Kalam 302 | | Yes | | | |
| Karayalo Gelo Ek | | Yes | | | |
| Katha Don Ganpatravanchi | Yes | | | | |
| Ketkichya Bani Tithe | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Khabardar | Yes | | | | |
| Khurchi Samrat | Yes | | | | |
| Kidnap | | Yes | | | |
| Kis Baai Kis | Yes | | | | |
| Konasathi Konitari | Yes | | | | |
| Kuni Nindave Va Vandade | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Kunitari Pahil Choruniya | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Lagnabambal | | Yes | | | |
| Lagnachi Bedi | | Yes | | | |
| Lahanpan Dega Deva | | Yes | | | |
| Lavni Ek Tamasha | Yes | | | | |
| Lovebirds | | Yes | | | |
| Maamla Porincha | Yes | | | | |
| Madanrang | | Yes | | | |
| Maduchandrachi Raat | Yes | | | | |
| Majha Ghar | | Yes | | | |
| Majha Mulga | Yes | | | | |
| Majhya Save | | | | Yes | Singer: Bela Shende; Lyrics: Kedar Parulekar |
| Mala Ek Chanas Hava | Yes | | | | |
| Mee Sindhutai Sapkal | Yes | | | | |
| Mi Nahi Tu Tu Nahi Mi | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Mile Sur Mera Tumhara | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Mi Nathuram Godse | | Yes | | | |
| Mission Champion | Yes | | | | |
| Mitra | | Yes | | | |
| Moruchi Mavshi | | Yes | | | |
| Mukya Hundkyanche | | | | Yes | Singer: Suresh Wadkar; Lyrics: Pravinda Vane |
| Mumbai Aamchich | Yes | | | | |
| Nanand Bhavjay | Yes | | | | |
| Nanda Sokhaybhare | | Yes | | | |
| Nati Goti | | Yes | | | |
| Natsamrat | | Yes | | | |
| Navasacha Por | Yes | | | | |
| Navika Re Vaara Vaahe | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| O Mariya | Yes | | | | Konkani film (Background Music) |
| Olakh Na Palakh | | Yes | | | |
| One Room Kitchen | Yes | | | | |
| Paijecha Veeda | Yes | | | | |
| Pailtiri Ranamaji | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Pakhara Ja Dur Deshi | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Parambi | Yes | | | | |
| Prem Karuya Khullam Khulla | Yes | | | | |
| Punha Sahire Sahi | | Yes | | | |
| Raadha Hi Bawari | | | | Yes | Singer: Swapnil Bandodkar; Lyrics: Ashok Patki |
| Raanine Daav Jinkla | Yes | | | | |
| Radhekrushna Naam | | | | Yes | Singer: Swapnil Bandodkar; Lyrics: Ashok Patki |
| Rajane Wajavala Baaja | Yes | | | | |
| "Ram Ki Kasam" | | | | Yes | Singer: Vaishali Samant; Lyrics: Milind Joshi |
| Rangaat Rangato Shaamrang | | | | Yes | Singer: Swapnil Bandodkar; Lyrics: Ashok Patki |
| Rangat Sangat | Yes | | | | |
| Rani Aur Jaani | Yes | | | | Music arranger |
| Reshimgaath | Yes | | | | |
| Sakhi | Yes | | | | |
| Sakhi Majhi | Yes | | | | |
| Sambhavami Yuge Yuge | | Yes | | | |
| Sardari Begum | Yes | | | | Music assistant |
| Sargam | | Yes | | | |
| Satvapariksha | Yes | | | | |
| Savalee | Yes | | | | |
| Savariya Dot Com | Yes | | | | Konkani film |
| Shitu | Yes | | | | Konkani film |
| Shri Siddhivinayak Mahima | Yes | | | | |
| Shri Tashi Sou | | Yes | | | |
| Shrimaan Shrimati | | | Yes | | Hindi series on Doordarshan |
| Sonsakaal Zali | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Sukhant | Yes | | | | |
| Super Hit No.1 | | Yes | | | |
| Suryachi Pille | | Yes | | | |
| Swatantryachi Aishi Taishi | Yes | | | | |
| Tarun Turke Mhatare Ark | | Yes | | | |
| Ti Fulrani | | Yes | | | |
| Time Pass | | Yes | | | |
| Tinhi Sanja | Yes | | | | |
| To Mi Navhech | | Yes | | | |
| Triveni Sangam | | Yes | | | |
| "Tu Saptsur Majhe" | | | | Yes | Singer: Suresh Wadkar; Lyrics: Ashok Patki |
| Tuzyat Mazyat | | Yes | | | |
| Va Guru | | Yes | | | |
| Vadalvaat | | | Yes | | Marathi series on Zee Marathi; Singer: Devaki Pandit and Swapnil Bandodkar; Lyrics: Mangesh Kulkarni |
| Vat Ithe Swapnatil | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Vishwas | Yes | | | | |
| Vyakti Aani Valli | | Yes | | | |
| Ya Asha Sanzveli Mi | | | | Yes | Singer: Suman Kalyanpur; Lyrics: Ashok Paranjpe |
| Yach Divshi Yach Veli | | Yes | | | |
| Yes Boss | | | Yes | | Singers: Jaspinder Narula and Vinod Rathod |
| Dusari Goshta (2014) | Yes | | | | |

## Awards
### Plays

* Natyadarpan Puraskar
** 1996 – Priyatama
** 2007 – Chaar Divas Premache
* Rangdarpan Puraskar
** 1999 – Eka Lagnachi Gosht

### Feature films

* Maharashtra State Film Awards
** 1985 – Ardhangi
** 1988 – Aapli Manasa
** 2007 – Savalee
* National Film Awards
** 2006 – Antarnad
* MICTA Marathi International Cinema and Theatre Awards
** 2011 – Mee Sindhutai Sapkal
* Sursingar Puraskar
** 1984 – Goshta Dhamal Namyachi
* V. Shantaram Puraskar
** 2007 – Savalee

### Other awards

* Ananya Puraskar
* Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Puraskar (Akhil Bhartiya Natya Aani Kalasankul)
* Gan-Samradnyi Lata Mangeshar Award
* Jankavi P. Savlaram Smruti Puraskar
* Lokshahir Vitthal Umap Smruti Puraskar
* Maharashtra State Cultural Puraskar for Sangitkshetratil 'Kaladan'
* Navartna Puraskar (Shyadri-Television)
* Ram Kadam Puraskar
* Sharad Ratna Gaurav Puraskar
* Vasuandhara Pandit Smruti Puraskar (Bharat Gayan Samaj)
* Zee Puraskar (Various Films, Dramas and Serials)