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Homi Mullan | |
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| Also known as | Homi Ji |
| Born | Kolkata, India |
| Origin | Mumbai, India |
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| Years active | 1960–1994 |
Homi Mullan (1940 - 2015) was an Indian percussionist born in Kolkata. He is widely recognised for his musical contributions to Bengali and Hindi films. Mullan worked with musical directors including S. D. Burman, Madan Mohan, Naushad, and R. D. Burman. [1] [2] [3]
Homi Mullan commenced his musical career in Kolkata at a young age. In Kolkata, Mullan was acquainted with musical director and singer Pankaj Mullick, who offered him a role as a percussionist in Bengali film productions[ citation needed ].
Mullan worked with various other musicians including Sailesh Dasgupta, Shyamal Mitra, and Nachiketa Ghosh. [2]
Mullan assisted R. D. Burman in introducing percussion to the Bollywood film industry[ citation needed ].
Burman's direction and guidance saw percussion become a significant musical element in the Bollywood film industry today.
Mullan retired from the music industry after Burman's death in 1994.
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