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Although popularly known as Pritam, his real name is Pritam Chakraborty. A Kolkata born musician, Pritam is now one of the most sought after musicians in Bollywood. One of the major X-factor for Raqeeb is  Preetam's  electrifying melodies.

Pritam started as an ad jingle composer. Thums Up, Hyundai Santro, Limca, Complan and Emami are some of his major works. He also gave music for Hindi soap operas like, Kashmir, Milee, and Yeh Meri Life Hai.

It was Sanjay Gadhvi who gave Pritam his first break. In 2000, Pritam composed music for Tere Liye. It was followed by Mere Yaar Ke Shaadi Hai, Fun2sh? Dudes In the 10^th Century, and Agnipankh. All the movies did poorly. Finally, success came in 2004 with Dhoom. The rest is known to you all. 

One of the major allegations against Pritam is that he has taken melodies from different songs. The article on Pritam in wikipedia gives the list of songs from which he has taken melodies.

It is not only Pritam against whom such allegations have been brought. Famous Bollywood music director, Anu Malik is also said to have copied tunes from other songs.

Copy or original it matters little in Bollywood. The most important thing is Pritam is the top Bollywood musician at present and for a low profile movie like Raqeeb it is a big advantage.

Useful Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pritam

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1338587/

http://www.hindisong.com/Profile/Profile.asp?ContentID=677&cID=1281

http://www.hindisong.com/Profile/Profile.asp?ContentID=1059&cID=2014

http://www.indiafm.com/news/2006/09/18/7848/index.html

http://www.dishant.com/music-director/pritam-chakraborty.html

http://www.ultrabrown.com/posts/lets-just-steal-it

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1051210/asp/weekend/story_5563284.asp