Anthony Gonsalves
Composer
1927 – 2012
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Who was Anthony Gonsalves?
Anthony Prabhu Gonsalves was an Indian musical composer, music arranger and teacher from the village of Majorda who, during the mid-1950s, attempted to merge the symphonies of his Goan heritage with the Hindustani melodies and rhythms in films of the day.
Later, he was popularised as a lead character in the 1977 hit, Amar Akbar Anthony, played by Amitabh Bachchan, was named after him, especially with the song, "My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves".
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