: His work on Pakeezah was so highly regarded that legendary actor Pran famously refused his own Filmfare Award in protest because Ghulam Mohammed did not receive the Best Music Director award for the film.
Ghulam Mohammed was a legendary Indian film music composer, best remembered for creating the timeless soundtrack of the cinematic masterpiece (1972). Despite his immense talent, he spent much of his career in the shadow of his mentor, the great composer Naushad . Ghulam Mohammed
: He is credited with popularizing the Matka (earthen pot) as a rhythm instrument in Hindi film songs, such as in the film Paras (1949). Key Works : : His work on Pakeezah was so highly