Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Anandji Veerji Shah, Anand V Shah |
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| Nickname | Kalyanji Anandji, Chote Miyan |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Wife | Shanta Ben Shah | ||||
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Family
| Father | Virji Premji Shah | ||||||
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Career
| Debut | Satta Bazaar (1959) |
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| Contributions | Anandji Virji Shah, alongside his brother Kalyanji, composed music for over 250 films and worked with numerous legendary singers. Their partnership, Kalyanji Anandji, started making waves from their debut and quickly became a household name in the Indian music industry. They were instrumental in launching the careers of several prominent singers and scored numerous iconic hits. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anandji spent his childhood in Girgaon, Mumbai, where his father migrated to establish a kirana store. | |
| He shared a close neighborhood with renowned film director V. Shantaram and actress Divya Khote. | |
| At just 11 years old, Anandji participated in the chorus for the film Meghdoot. | |
| The orchestral group Kalyanji Virji and Party was formed by his brother, marking a milestone in organizing musical shows. | |
| Their collaboration began with films like Samrat Chandragupta and Post Box 999, evolving into the Kalyanji Anandji duo. | |
| Kalyanji Anandji is known for their impressive collection of evergreen hits, including many songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar. | |
| The duo had a long-standing partnership with notable singers like Mukesh and Mohammed Rafi, producing numerous iconic songs. | |
| They successfully mentored and launched several popular singers including Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik. | |
| After retiring in 1989, their music gained renewed interest in Western pop culture, influencing artists such as Black Eyed Peas. |
