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Chic Chocolate had a flourishing career as a music composer in Bollywood movies. ...He is remembered for his work with Naasir in the 1956 film, Kar Bhala.Also known as
Chick Chocolate, Antonio Xavier Vaz
Brief Biography
Discography
Naadaan
Rangeeli
Kar Bhala
Chic Chocolate had a flourishing career as a music composer in Bollywood movies. In 1951, he began his career as a music director with the movie Naadaan. He was an exceptional Goan Catholic musician. His speciality was western music.
Naadaan had a fantastic track list, including melodious songs like Talat's 'Aa Teri Tasviir Bana Lu' and Lata Mangeshkar’s unforgettable 'Sari Duniya Ko Piichhe Chodkar'.
Chic Chocolate was an integral part of composer C. Ramchandra's team. Their collaboration in the 1952 movie Rangeeli was a huge success, especially the song "Koi Dard Hamara Kya Samjhe, sung by Lata Mangeshkar was highly appreciated.
He worked as an assistant music director to Chitalkar for Sagai. Chic Chocolate also worked as an assistant with Madan Mohan and O. P. Nayyar. He is remembered for his work with Naasir in the 1956 film, Kar Bhala.
Discography
Naadaan
Rangeeli
Kar Bhala
Trivia
Chic Chocolate’s favourite instrument was the trumpet.
Music composer Chic Chocolate died in 1967 at the age of 55, in Mumbai.
Music composer Chic Chocolate died in 1967 at the age of 55, in Mumbai.
I Couldn’t Sleep a Wink Last Night was part of the soundtrack of the 1943 film Higher and Higher. It was recorded in Calcutta two years later by Chic Chocolate and his Music Makers and featured the band’s regular vocalist, Charles Sheppard.
This track is from the Marco Pacci collection.
