Tributes to Pankaj Mullick, the phenomenal maestro of music, on his 119th birth anniversary.

Tributes to Pankaj Mullick, the phenomenal maestro of music, on his 119th birth anniversary (10/05/1905). Mullick was a music composer, playback singer, and actor who pioneered film music in Bengali and Hindi cinema.

He was also an early exponent of Rabindra Sangeet. In his illustrious career, he received many accolades, including the Padma Shri in 1970 and the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1972 for his lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.

Mullick started his career with the Indian Broadcasting Corporation in Calcutta in 1927 and contributed as a music director and artist for nearly fifty years. Let’s remember and celebrate his significant contributions to the world of music and cinema.