Salil Chowdhury 2025

May 1, 2025

A commemorative postage stamp on Salil Chowdhury, one of the greatest music directors of India [a part of the series ‘Birth Centenary of Legends‘] :

Issued by India

Issued on May 1, 2025

Issued for : Department of Posts is proud to release Miniature Sheet to celebrate the birth centenary of these legends of Indian cinema.

Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Sh. Suresh Kumar

Type : Miniature Sheet, Mint Condition

Colour : Multi Colour

Denomination : 500 Paise

Miniature Sheet Printed : 211200

Printing Process : Wet Offset

Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad

Name : Salil Chowdhury

Born on 19 Nov, 1925 at Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

Died on 5 Sep, 1995 at Calcutta, West Bengal, India

About :

India is celebrating birth centenary of five iconic figures who shaped the golden era of Indian cinema, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is set to pay an enduring tribute to their rich legacy. This momentous occasion will be marked at the first edition of the World Audio Video & Entertainment Summit (WAVES-2025), scheduled from 01^st to 04^th May 2025 in Mumbai — the heartland of India’s entertainment industry.
The Summit, envisioned as a global confluence of creators, storytellers, policy makers, and innovators from the world of audio-visual and entertainment arts, opens on 01^st May 2025 with a grand inaugural ceremony. As a centerpiece of the inaugural event, the Government of India releases Commemorative Postage Stamp honoring five legendary figures of Indian cinema — Shri Guru Dutt, Shri Ritwik Ghatak, Shri Salil Chowdhury, Shri Raj Khosla, and Ms. P. Bhanumathi — on the occasion of their birth centenaries.
This rare tribute underscores the nation’s deep appreciation for these iconic personalities whose timeless contributions have left an indelible mark on Indian and global cinematic traditions.
- Salil Chowdhury: A multifaceted genius, Salil Chowdhury was one of India’s most innovative music composers, lyricists, and poets. With an uncanny ability to blend Indian classical and folk traditions with Western orchestration, he created melodies that were deeply rooted in cultural ethos and emotions. His music transcended linguistic boundaries, with iconic compositions in Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, and more. Films like Madhumati, Do Bigha Zamin, and Anand showcased his musical brilliance and commitment to socially relevant themes. A staunch believer in art as a vehicle for justice and change, Salilda—as he was fondly known—remains a towering figure in Indian film music, whose compositions continue to resonate with emotion, depth, and harmony.
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