About this stamp
Birth and Early Life
- Born: November 19, 1922
- Place of Birth: Chingripotha, 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India
Demise
- Died: September 5, 1995
- Place of Death: Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Career Highlights
Salil Chowdhury was an extraordinary and multifaceted creative force—a singer-songwriter, music director, lyricist, and writer. His compositions, known for their melodic richness and orchestral brilliance, spanned multiple languages including Bengali, Hindi, and Malayalam, making him one of the most versatile composers in Indian cinema.
Awards and Achievements
- Filmfare Award for Best Music Director:
- Madhumati (1958)
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award:
- Received in 1988 for his contribution to Indian music and performing arts.
Philatelic Tribute
A commemorative postage stamp was issued to honour Salil Chowdhury, recognising his immeasurable contribution as a composer and creative visionary in Indian cinema.
This stamp forms part of the special series “100 Years of Indian Cinema.”
