Sulakshana's career as an actress spanned the 1970s and early '80s. As a leading lady she has worked with most of the top actors of the 1970s like Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Vinod Khanna, Shashi Kapoor and Shatrughan Sinha. Her acting career began with the suspense thriller Uljhan in 1975, opposite Sanjeev Kumar. In Anil Ganguly's Sankoch (1976), which was based on the novel Parineeta, she portrayed Lolita. Her other popular films include Hera Pheri, Apnapan, Khandaan, Chehre Pe Chehra, Dharam Kanta and Waqt Ki Deewar.
She acted in a Bengali movie Bandie 1978, where she was paired opposite Uttam Kumar.
Sulakshana had a singing career alongside her acting one. She began her singing career as a child singer singing the popular song "Saat Samundar Paar se" with Lata Mangeshkar in the 1967 film Taqdeer. Thereafter, she recorded with famed musicians such as Kishore Kumar and Hemant Kumar. She sang in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Oriya and Gujarati. In 1980, she released an album titled Jazbaat (HMV), wherein she rendered ghazals. She sang duets with accomplished singers such as Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Shailender Singh, Yesudas, Mahendra Kapoor and Udit Narayan. She sang under music directors such as Shankar Jaikishan, Laxmikant Pyarelal, Kalyanji Anandji, Kanu Roy, Bappi Lahiri, Usha Khanna, Rajesh Roshan, Khayyam, Rajkamal and several others. In 1986, Sulakshana was one of the singers to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London to celebrate the "Festival of Indian Music" Concert along with acclaimed Music Directors Laxmikant Pyarelal and singers Manhar, Shabbir Kumar, Nitin Mukesh and Anuradha Paudwal.
Her voice was last heard in an alaap in the song "Saagar Kinare Bhi Do Dil" from the movie Khamoshi the musical (1996), which was composed by her brothers Jatin and Lalit.
Personal life
Sulakshana comes from a musical family originating from Pilimandori Village in Hissar (now Fatehabad) district of Haryana state. The famous classical vocalist and legendary Pandit Jasraj was her uncle. Ex Rajgarh MP & Jan Sangh leader Vasant Kumar Pandit was also her uncle. She started singing at the age of nine. Her elder brother Mandheer Pandit (who was earlier a music composer in the 1980s with Jatin Pandit as the duo Mandheer–Jatin) was her constant companion in Mumbai; they performed and sang on stage until Sulakshana became a leading playback singer through many of their live concerts with legends such as Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi.
She has three brothers (Mandheer, Jatin and Lalit Pandit) and three sisters (Late Maya Anderson, Late Sandhya Singh and Vijayta Pandit). Her father Pratap Narain Pandit was an accomplished classical vocalist. Her nephew Yash Pandit is an Indian television actor. Nieces Shraddha Pandit and Shweta Pandit are playback singers. Her cousin is playback singer Hemlata.
Sulakshana has never been married, after actor Sanjeev Kumar turned down her marriage proposal.[1] She fell on hard times after she stopped getting work. Her sister Vijayta Pandit and brother-in-law, music composer Aadesh Shrivastava, had plans to compose a devotional album for her, but Aadesh died before he could.[2] She broke her hip bone when she fell in the bathroom. Sulakshana makes rare public appearances after her four surgeries that left her impaired. She has given a full length radio interview wherein she spoke about her acting & singing career to RJ Vijay Akela in July 2017.
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Sulakshana Pandit is an Indian playback singer and former Bollywood leading lady belonging to the Mewati Gharana Sulakshana PanditAlso known asSulakshnaBorn 1954 07 12 12 July 1954 age 68 citation needed GenresPlayback singing performing artistOccupation s Singer actress Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 Filmography 3 1 As singer 3 2 As actress 4 Awards 5 References 6 External linksCareer EditSulakshana s career as an actress spanned the 1970s and early 80s As a leading lady she has worked with most of the top actors of the 1970s like Jeetendra Sanjeev Kumar Rajesh Khanna Vinod Khanna Shashi Kapoor and Shatrughan Sinha Her acting career began with the suspense thriller Uljhan in 1975 opposite Sanjeev Kumar In Anil Ganguly s Sankoch 1976 which was based on the novel Parineeta she portrayed Lolita Her other popular films include Hera Pheri Apnapan Khandaan Chehre Pe Chehra Dharam Kanta and Waqt Ki Deewar She acted in a Bengali movie Bandie 1978 where she was paired opposite Uttam Kumar Sulakshana had a singing career alongside her acting one She began her singing career as a child singer singing the popular song Saat Samundar Paar se with Lata Mangeshkar in the 1967 film Taqdeer Thereafter she recorded with famed musicians such as Kishore Kumar and Hemant Kumar She sang in Hindi Bengali Marathi Oriya and Gujarati In 1980 she released an album titled Jazbaat HMV wherein she rendered ghazals She sang duets with accomplished singers such as Kishore Kumar Lata Mangeshkar Mohammed Rafi Shailender Singh Yesudas Mahendra Kapoor and Udit Narayan She sang under music directors such as Shankar Jaikishan Laxmikant Pyarelal Kalyanji Anandji Kanu Roy Bappi Lahiri Usha Khanna Rajesh Roshan Khayyam Rajkamal and several others In 1986 Sulakshana was one of the singers to perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London to celebrate the Festival of Indian Music Concert along with acclaimed Music Directors Laxmikant Pyarelal and singers Manhar Shabbir Kumar Nitin Mukesh and Anuradha Paudwal Her voice was last heard in an alaap in the song Saagar Kinare Bhi Do Dil from the movie Khamoshi the musical 1996 which was composed by her brothers Jatin and Lalit Personal life EditSulakshana comes from a musical family originating from Pilimandori Village in Hissar now Fatehabad district of Haryana state The famous classical vocalist and legendary Pandit Jasraj was her uncle Ex Rajgarh MP amp Jan Sangh leader Vasant Kumar Pandit was also her uncle She started singing at the age of nine Her elder brother Mandheer Pandit who was earlier a music composer in the 1980s with Jatin Pandit as the duo Mandheer Jatin was her constant companion in Mumbai they performed and sang on stage until Sulakshana became a leading playback singer through many of their live concerts with legends such as Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi She has three brothers Mandheer Jatin and Lalit Pandit and three sisters Late Maya Anderson Late Sandhya Singh and Vijayta Pandit Her father Pratap Narain Pandit was an accomplished classical vocalist Her nephew Yash Pandit is an Indian television actor Nieces Shraddha Pandit and Shweta Pandit are playback singers Her cousin is playback singer Hemlata Sulakshana has never been married after actor Sanjeev Kumar turned down her marriage proposal 1 She fell on hard times after she stopped getting work Her sister Vijayta Pandit and brother in law music composer Aadesh Shrivastava had plans to compose a devotional album for her but Aadesh died before he could 2 She broke her hip bone when she fell in the bathroom Sulakshana makes rare public appearances after her four surgeries that left her impaired She has given a full length radio interview wherein she spoke about her acting amp singing career to RJ Vijay Akela in July 2017 Filmography EditAs singer Edit Year Movie Song Co singer s 1971 Door Ka Raahi Beqarar e dil Tu Gaaye Ja Kishore Kumar1975 Chalte Chalte Sapnon Ka Raja Koi Shailender SinghUljhan Aaj Pyare Pyare Se Lagte Kishore KumarSankalp Tu Hi Saagar Hai Tu Hi Kinara 1976 Sankoch Bandhi Re Kahe Preet 1977 Apnapan Somwar Ko Hum Mile Kishore Kumar1978 Ek Baap Chhe Bete Ghadi Milan Ki Aayee Aayee Tu Chutti Lekar Mohammed RafiPhaansi Jab Aati Hogi Yaad Meri Mohammed Rafi Mil Jaate Hain Milnewaale 1979 Griha Pravesh Boliye Surili Boliyaan Saawan Ko Aane Do Kajare Ki Baati YesudasGaram Khoon Pardesiya Tere Des Mein Mohammed Rafi1980 Thodisi Bewafaii Mausam Mausam Lovely Mausam Anwar HussainSparsh Khaali Pyala Dhundhla Darpan 1981 Ahistaa Ahistaa Mana Teri Nazar Saajan Ki Saheli Jiske Liye Sab Ko Chhoda Mohammed Rafi1996 Khamoshi The Musical Saagar Kinare Bhi Do Dil Hain Pyaase Udit Narayan Jatin PanditAs actress Edit Year Film Character Role Costar1975 Uljhan Karuna Sanjeev Kumar1975 Sankalp Poojaran1975 Raaja Rani Rishi Kapoor1975 Salaakhen Seema Shashi Kapoor1976 Hera Pheri Asha Vinod Khanna1976 Shankar Shambhu Pinky Singh Sulakshana Feroz Khan1976 Bundalbaaz Nisha Sharma Rajesh Khanna1976 Sankoch Lalita Jeetendra1977 Apnapan Radhika Jeetendra1977 Kasam Khoon Ki Radha Jeetendra1977 Thief of Bagdad Shehzadi Rukhsana Shatrughan Sinha1978 Bandie Princess Radha Singh Uttam Kumar1978 Phaansi Chhaya Shashi Kapoor1978 Amar Shakti Princess Sunita Shashi Kapoor1979 Khandaan Usha Jeetendra1980 Ganga Aur Suraj Sarita Shashi Kapoor1980 Garam Khoon Rama Vinod Khanna1981 Waqt Ki Deewar Priya Sanjeev Kumar1981 Chehre Pe Chehra Diana Sanjeev Kumar1981 Raaz Seema Raj Babbar1982 Dharam Kanta Chanda Jeetendra1982 Dil Hi Dil Mein Asha Singh Navin Nischol Vinod Mehra1985 Kaala Sooraj Karuna Shatrughan Sinha1987 Goraa Roopa Rajesh Khanna1987 Madadgaar Sunita Jeetendra1988 Do Waqt Ki Roti Ganga Sanjeev KumarAwards EditFilmfare Best Female Playback Award in 1975 for the song Tu Hi Saagar Hai Tu Hi Kinara in Sankalp 1975 Miyan Tansen Award in 1975 for the song Tu Hi Saagar Hai Tu Hi Kinara in Sankalp Nominated as Filmfare Best Female Playback Award for rendering the classical Bandhi Re Kahe Preet in Sankoch 1976 References Edit D Johnny 31 January 2006 Star couples search for love Hindustan Times Retrieved 25 December 2016 Quality Matters Archived link External links EditSulakshana Pandit at IMDb Whatever happened to Sulakshana Pandit Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sulakshana Pandit amp oldid 1120379460, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
