EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentLaxmikant Overcame Poverty to Form Iconic Music Duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar, born on November 3, 1937, in Mumbai, faced a childhood marked by poverty and the early loss of his father. Due to his short stature, he had to sit on a high chair to play the mandolin during film recordings. Encouraged by a family friend, he learned mandolin and violin, studying under renowned musicians. Later, he partnered with Pyarelal to create memorable Hindi film music.
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