Personal Info
Birth date
1971-06-14 (54 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Sound
Place of birth
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Also known as
Pritam
JAM8
Pritam Chakraborty
Biography
Pritam Chakraborty (born 14 June 1971), also popularly known mononymously as Pritam, is a National Award winning Indian composer, instrumentalist, music producer and singer. Graduating from FTII in Sound Engineering, he worked as an ad jingle composer, sound designer & theme music composer for TV Serials, later debuted as a co-composer alongside Jeet Gannguli in the 2001 Hindi film Tere Liye. He debuted as a solo composer with the 2003 film Stumped. However, it was the soundtrack of Dhoom (2004), most notably the title track, which earned him his first big break in the industry and helped him win the Zee Cine Award for Best Track of the Year & vast acknowledgements. In a career spanning over two decades, he has composed music for more than 125 Bollywood films and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including one National Film Award in 70th National Film Awards in 2022, six Filmfare Awards for Best Music Director, three Filmfare Awards for Best Background Music, five IIFA Award for Best Music Director and four Mirchi Music Award for Album of The Year and many more. While he initially worked only on soundtracks and had multiple early collaborations with Vishesh Films and Yash Raj Films, the romantic drama Barfi! with Anurag Basu marked his first venture as a background score composer, and he later diversified his repertoire through collaborations with Dharma Productions , T-Series (company) and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Pritam founded JAM8 in 2016, which also works as Music Director in various Bollywood films with its in-house composers.
Filmography
Sikandar
4.768
Overview:
A tragic accident pushes the powerful Sikandar to protect the less fortunate by standing up to corruption and greed — using any means necessary.Dil Hai Hindustani
9
Overview:
A talent hunt like never before, a musical extravaganza power packed with non-stop entertainment. A music show that hunts for the best Hindi music performing talent from across the globe across nations and nationals.The Forgotten Army
6.9
Overview:
The dynamic story of Lt. Sodhi and his daredevil band of men and women who fought a heroic battle for the independence of India as part of the Indian National Army which was forged out of British defeat in Singapore during WWII and led by the charismatic, indomitable Indian leader Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.Metro... In Dino
8.3
Overview:
Follows interconnected stories of several different couples, each facing a crossroads at different stages in their lives and relationships.Animal
6.2
Overview:
The hardened son of a powerful industrialist returns home after years abroad and vows to take bloody revenge on those threatening his father's life.Dangal
7.892
Overview:
Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.Chandu Champion
7.3
Overview:
9 bullet wounds (one still in the body), three different sports and an unshakable determination to fulfill the dream of an Olympic Gold later, Muralikant Petkar, India's first Paralympian to finish at the top of the podium, got the recognition by his own country 45 years after he achieved what no athlete from his country could.MTV Unplugged India
NYR
Overview:
MTV's acclaimed acoustic music series showcases the work of today's top artist and introduces the stars of tomorrow.Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
5.72
Overview:
Rooh Baba ventures into a haunted mansion in the kingdom of Raktaghat in West Bengal, where he confronts two vengeful spirits, both asserting to be Manjulika.Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
6.023
Overview:
Gym-freak brat Rocky falls in love with Rani, who comes from a well-educated Bengali family. Being from polar opposite worlds, the two decide to switch their families to adjust to each other's cultures and backgrounds and to know if their marriage will survive. Rocky and Rani are trapped in a world where they are united by love but divided by families and the ultimate question is will they fit in?Dhoom 2
6.583
Overview:
Jai and Ali return, this time on the trail of an international thief who steals priceless artifacts and has chosen Mumbai as his next target.Dunki
6.208
Overview:
Four friends from a sleepy little village in Punjab share a common dream: to go to England. Their problem is that they have neither the visa nor the ticket. A soldier alights from a train one day, and their lives change. He gives them a soldier's promise: He will take them to the land of their dreams. What follows is a hilarious and heartwarming tale of a perilous journey through the desert and the sea, but most crucially through the hinterlands of their mind.Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
7.262
Overview:
On a trekking trip, an introverted Naina falls for a charming ex-classmate, whose thirst for adventure drives them apart. Years later, their paths cross again.War 2
NYR
Overview:
Years ago Agent Kabir went rogue, became India’s greatest villain ever. As he descends further into the deepest shadows... India sends its deadliest, most lethal agent after him, Agent Vikram A Special Units Officer who is more than Kabir’s equal and a relentless Terminator driven by his own demons, determined to put a bullet into Kabir’s skull.Bajrangi Bhaijaan
7.789
Overview:
A young mute girl from Pakistan loses herself in India with no way to head back. A devoted man with a magnanimous spirit undertakes the task to get her back to her motherland and unite her with her family.Kalank
5.8
Overview:
Set in 1945, in Pre-Independent India, the elite, opulent and solemn world of the Chaudhry family, and the wild, mysterious and musical underbelly of the town, Hira Mandi, clash when Roop Chaudhry encounters Zafar, a daredevil from Hira Mandi, unleashing deep-buried truths, secrets of betrayal and affairs that threaten to bring both worlds crashing down.Tiger 3
5.8
Overview:
Following the events of Tiger Zinda Hai, War, and Pathaan, Avinash Singh Rathore returns as Tiger but this time the battle is within. He has to choose between his country or family as an old enemy is after his life, who claims that his family was killed by Tiger. He holds Tiger captive in Pakistan as the Indian agent's loyalty towards his country faces its biggest test.Dhoom 3
6.036
Overview:
To avenge his father's death, a circus entertainer trained in magic and acrobatics robs banks to take down a corrupt bank owner. Two cops from Mumbai are assigned to the case.Jab We Met
7.294
Overview:
A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.Dilwale
6.673
Overview:
Raj is a Mafia member. One day he meet a girl (Meera) while chasing by his rival gang and falls in love with her. Later he finds out that this girl is the daughter of the leader of his rival gang. Yet their love story continues until he was shot by his girlfriend upon a deep misunderstanding. After that incident these two lovers lives separate until their siblings fallen in love. With this new love story their paths intertwines again.83
7.167
Overview:
On the 25th of June 1983, the Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed one of the biggest underdog stories in the history of sports. Fourteen inspired players - led by a man's self-belief and conviction - fought against all odds and orchestrated India’s greatest sporting triumph by beating the two-time World Champions West Indies.Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
6.434
Overview:
Ayan falls in love with his soulmate, Alizeh, but she doesn’t reciprocate the feeling. Later, a relationship with Saba helps him realize Alizeh’s value in his life, irrespective of their relationship status.Dhoom
6.171
Overview:
A gang of bikers headed by the cool-headed and arrogant Kabir is on a robbing spree in Mumbai. ACP Jai Dixit is put in charge of the case and he recruits a bumbling bike mechanic and racer to help Jai nab them.Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
6.392
Overview:
The story of Shiva – a young man on the brink of an epic love, with a girl named Isha. But their world is turned upside down when Shiva learns that he has a mysterious connection to the Brahmāstra... and a great power within him that he doesn’t understand just yet - the power of Fire.Barfi!
7.6
Overview:
The heartwarming tale of Barfi, a charming deaf-mute young man from 1970s Darjeeling, and two unalike women who can't help but fall for him.Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
6.358
Overview:
When strangers Reet and Ruhan cross paths, their journey leads to an abandoned mansion and a dreaded spirit who has been trapped for eighteen years.Desi Boyz
6.2
Overview:
When two cash-strapped UK-based Indians become male escorts amid an economic downturn, money flows right in but everything else in their lives starts falling apart.Merry Christmas
6.7
Overview:
A Christmas Eve encounter between two enigmatic strangers sparks a poignant connection - but a dark turn of events threatens to expose their murky past.Bhool Bhulaiyaa
6.615
Overview:
NRI Siddharth Chaturvedi and his wife Avni return to Siddharth's family's ancestral Varanasi palace while disregarding warnings of a curse and paranormal phenomena. Soon enough, inexplicable events begin occuring, which forces Siddharth to consult the eccentric psychiatrist Aditya Shrivastav to help solve the mystery.Acting
2025Metro... In Dino as Self
2017Dil Hai Hindustani (26 Episodes) as Judge
2011MTV Unplugged India (1 Episode) as Unknown
2007Life in a Metro as Rock Band Leader (Guest Appearance)
2006Gangster as Special Appearance in "Bheegi Bheegi" Song
Sound
TBAMogul: The Gulshan Kumar Story ... Original Music Composer
TBAGolmaal 5 ... Music
2027Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ... Music Director
2025Aashiqui 3 ... Original Music Composer
2025Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari ... Music Director
2025War 2 ... Music
2025Metro... In Dino ... Music
2025Sikandar ... Music
2024Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 ... Music Director
2024Chandu Champion ... Music
2024Merry Christmas ... Original Music Composer
2023Dunki ... Music
2023Animal ... Original Music Composer, Playback Singer
2023Tiger 3 ... Original Music Composer
2023The Great Indian Family ... Music
2023Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani ... Original Music Composer
2023Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar ... Music
2023Shehzada ... Original Music Composer
2022Freddy ... Original Music Composer
2022Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva ... Original Music Composer
2022Laal Singh Chaddha ... Original Music Composer
2022Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 ... Original Music Composer
202183 ... Original Music Composer
2021Tadap ... Original Music Composer
2021The Girl on the Train ... Original Music Composer
2020Ludo ... Original Music Composer
2020Love Aaj Kal ... Original Music Composer
2020The Forgotten Army (5 Episodes) ... Original Music Composer
2019The Sky Is Pink ... Original Music Composer
2019Chhichhore ... Original Music Composer
2019Kalank ... Original Music Composer
2017Baadshaho ... Original Music Composer
2017Jab Harry Met Sejal ... Original Music Composer
2017Jagga Jasoos ... Original Music Composer
2017Tubelight ... Songs, Original Music Composer
2017Raabta ... Original Music Composer
2016Dangal ... Original Music Composer
2016Ae Dil Hai Mushkil ... Original Music Composer
2016Dishoom ... Original Music Composer
2016Azhar ... Original Music Composer
2015Dilwale ... Original Music Composer
2015Phantom ... Original Music Composer
2015Bajrangi Bhaijaan ... Original Music Composer
2015I Love NY ... Original Music Composer
2014Tigers ... Original Music Composer
2014Holiday ... Music
2014Shaadi Ke Side Effects ... Original Music Composer
2013Dhoom 3 ... Original Music Composer
2013R... Rajkumar ... Original Music Composer
2013Phata Poster Nikhla Hero ... Original Music Composer
2013Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! ... Music
2013Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani ... Original Music Composer
2013Zila Ghaziabad ... Original Music Composer
2013Murder 3 ... Original Music Composer
2013Race 2 ... Music
2012Rush ... Original Music Composer
2012Barfi! ... Original Music Composer
2012Cocktail ... Original Music Composer
2012Jannat 2 ... Original Music Composer
2012Shikari ... Music
2012Agent Vinod ... Songs
2011Desi Boyz ... Original Music Composer
2011Tell Me O Kkhuda ... Original Music Composer
2011Mausam ... Original Music Composer
2011Bodyguard ... Original Music Composer
2011Always Kabhi Kabhi ... Original Music Composer
2011Ready ... Original Music Composer
2011Dum Maaro Dum ... Original Music Composer
2011Thank You ... Music
2011Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji ... Original Music Composer
2010No Problem ... Original Music Composer
2010Golmaal 3 ... Original Music Composer
2010Crook ... Original Music Composer
2010Aakrosh ... Original Music Composer
2010Aashayein ... Music
2010Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai ... Original Music Composer
2010Khatta Meetha ... Music
2010Raajneeti ... Original Music Composer
2010Badmaash Company ... Original Music Composer
2010Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? ... Original Music Composer
2010Toh Baat Pakki! ... Original Music Composer
2010Chance Pe Dance ... Original Music Composer
2009De Dana Dan ... Original Music Composer
2009Tum Mile ... Original Music Composer
2009Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani ... Original Music Composer
2009All the Best: Fun Begins ... Music
2009Dil Bole Hadippa! ... Original Music Composer
2009Life Partner ... Original Music Composer
2009Love Aaj Kal ... Original Music Composer
2009New York ... Music
2009Aa Dekhen Zara ... Music
2009Ek: The Power of One ... Music
2009Billu ... Original Music Composer
2008Golmaal Returns ... Original Music Composer
2008Kidnap ... Original Music Composer
2008Singh Is Kinng ... Original Music Composer
2008Kismat Konnection ... Original Music Composer
2008Jannat ... Original Music Composer
2008Race ... Music
2007Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal ... Original Music Composer
2007Jab We Met ... Original Music Composer
2007Speed ... Music
2007Bhool Bhulaiyaa ... Original Music Composer
2007Dhol ... Original Music Composer
2007Kya Love Story Hai ... Original Music Composer
2007Awarapan ... Original Music Composer
2007Life in a Metro ... Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
2006Bhagam Bhag ... Original Music Composer
2006Dhoom 2 ... Original Music Composer
2006Woh Lamhe ... Original Music Composer
2006Bas Ek Pal ... Original Music Composer, Music
2006Naksha ... Playback Singer, Original Music Composer
2006Gangster ... Original Music Composer
2006Fight Club: Members Only ... Music
2005Garam Masala ... Original Music Composer
2005Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets ... Original Music Composer
2004Dhoom ... Music
2004Raghu Romeo ... Original Music Composer
2003Stumped ... Original Music Composer
1999First Kill ... Music