Homi Mullan

Homi Mullan (1940 - 2015) was an Indian percussionist born in Kolkata. He is widely recognised for his musical contributions to Bengali and Hindi films. Mullan worked with musical directors including; S. D. Burman, Madan Mohan, Naushad and R. D. Burman.[1][2][3]

Homi Mullan
Also known asHomi Ji
BornKolkata, India
OriginMumbai, India
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Composer
  • Musician
  • Music Arranger
  • Music Director
Instrument(s)
Years active1960–1994

Musical career

Homi Mullan commenced his musical career in Kolkata at a young age. In Kolkata, Mullan was acquainted with musical director and singer Pankaj Mullick. Mullick offered Mullan a role where he would play percussion used in Bengali films. Mullan accepted Mullicks offer.

Mullan's worked with various other musicians. These musicians included; Sailesh Dasgupta, Shyamal Mitra, and Nachiketa Ghosh.[2]

Mullan assisted R. D. Burman in introducing percussion to the Bollywood film industry.

Burman's direction and guidance saw percussion become a significant musical element in the Bollywood film industry today.

Mullan retired from the music industry after Burman's death in 1994.

References
  1. "R.D. Burman's ace musician Homi Mullan no more". afternoondc.in. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  2. "When the heart skipped a beat". The Indian Express. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  3. "Maker of Melodies". The Indian Express. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
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