JATIN-LALIT The 1990s belonged to this duo. Their biggest achievement was when the music of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was rated in the top ten charts by BBC. They still hold the record for the most number of Best Music nominations in one year (1998). Express photo

VISHAL-SHEKHAR The team became popular with Jhankaar Beats, where they fused techno music with Indian sounds. Today, they are amongst the most sought-after composers in Bollywood. Their recent album Shanghai is already doing well. IE Photo Prakash Yeram

KALYANJI-ANANDJI Known for their simple melodies, the duo often rendered music for potboilers and action entertainers of the 1970s. Jeevan se bhari teri aankhe, Zindagi ka safar andPal pal dilke paas, sung by Kishore Kumar, are some of their most popular numbers. Their composition Pal bharke liye was used in an episode of The Simpsons. IE Photo Neeraj Priyadarshi

SHANKAR-JAIKISHAN Known as the 'makers of immortal melodies'', there was a time when Shankar-Jaikishan commanded a bigger price than the leading pair of a movie. They are credited for establishing Shammi Kapoor as a star with Tumsa Nahin Dekha. Express photo

HUSNLAL-BHAGATRAM: They popularised Punjabi folk music and featured its lilt and rhythm in their compositions. They were also instrumental in bringing in the era of melancholic melodies in Bollywood, with Ek Dil Ke Tukde Hazaar Huye sung by Mohammad Rafi. Express photo