Rajesh Khanna

Swarapriya,

I just downloaded & listened to this Lata version of 'Woh Shaam Kuch Ajeeb Thi'

This is indeed d song from her later years Shraddanjali

I already had it.. Its nt the song from the original soundtrack.. Probably lata never sang this song back then..

As is evident from her voice.. It resembles the voice she had during 'Maine Pyar Kiya'

Could someone pls confirm the exact album where Lata first sang this version?

Maverick

Aan Milo Sajna (1970)

Here is a beautiful album by the duo Laxmikant & Pyarelal. There are some entertaining songs in this movie. My favorite is that jolly Kishore's solo "Jawani O Diwani". When you hear this song you feel like swinging with it. Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...

Nice album,my fav is also jawani o dewani.

where r the songs ???

Kati Patang (1970)

Here is R.D. Burman at his best. This is just one great album with superbly composed songs. In a rare appearance Mukesh sings for RD and the result is mind blowing. "Jis Gali Mein" is one my favorites of Mukesh. All three solos by Kishore are also absolute delight. The solo by Lata, the title song, is also a classic. Asha Parekh won Filmfare award as best actress for her role in this movie.

Various popular singers of today have sung Kishore's songs from this movie. I am including some of them here. These will be uploaded right after the main songs as a second installment.

Now for details of the songs and the songs themselves ...

Kati Patang (1970) Version Songs

Here are some of the version songs of Kishore's songs from "Kati Patang" ...

Kati Patang is simply one of the best albums of all times.All the 3 Kishoreda solos created history.

Sachaa Jhutha (1970)

Here is another popular movie from the hot pair of those days, Mumtaz & Rajesh Khanna. Rajesh plays a dual role here. Solos by Kishore were very popular. Here is a description of these songs and the songs themselves ...

What a brilliant thread !

With pictures.. introduction.. tabulated song details.. a classic in the making..

And I could not help but jump in the bandwagon. as usually I missed two movies, but that I'll fill up later..no problemo..

Thanks Swarapriya..

And what a thread topic.. songs of Rajesh khanna..

I grew up a decade later than those Rajesh golden days.. and those were pre-VHS days.. so, no way to watch a movie even if everyone talked about it.. and probably because of that I connected more to contemporary Amitabh.. than fading Rajesh..

Yet there is no way to remain indifferent to Rajesh and his romance..
There is something in those lines.. that he said in different movies.. often included before his songs.. 'Chalo Pushpa.. aaj kahin bahar chalte hai.. dhoondte kahin aisi jagah..'
or maybe ..'Sir, main marne se pehle marna nehi chahta hoon..'
Something in those lines.. that faintly rings a bell deep inside the heart.. words mold into passion.. and passion takes form in music.. and the song starts.. superb harmony.. and incredible Rajesh..

Rajesh songs are often very special. And it floods you from unexpected corner.

Some time in mid-nineties, I was tracing the footprint of Jim Corbett.. traveling in different places and jungles of Kumaoon.. and incidentally one afternoon reached Naini-tal. There is a nice lake and I was standing by its side.. when I remembered the song.. 'Jis gali mein tera ghar'.. for it was shot probably on that lake.. and I started humming it.. casually.

I had never been a true Mukesh-lover also.. same time-frame factor.. more into Kishore and RD.. yet at that moment, standing next to the lake when the day was rolling into a chilly evening, I felt an irresistible impulse.. I have to listen to that song.. somehow..

I had a walkman, but didn't have the kati-patang cassette among the few I had with me.. that was left lying at Calcutta. What to do.

Luckily there was an audio-shop nearby. I strode into that.. it was almost empty. I asked the guy if he had that cassette.. and told him about my feelings.. if he would rent it for a while.
He looked at me quizzically and picked up the cassette and handed it over to me. I was going to pay when he waved and said.. return when you have your fill. Don't have to pay anything.

I thanked him and came back to lakeside. With the headphone on.. the song filled the universe drowning the world around into oblivion. Daylight melted into darkness while I repeated the song a few times.. sitting next to the gently lapping waves.

Later, I returned the cassette with a pack of cigarette and thanked him from my heart..

And thank you again.. Swarapriya.

Amit

Hello Amit,

What a heart warming story you tell us. It is very moving indeed. The way you write I can visualize everything in front of my own eyes. Very powerful and telling experience. It leaves such a deep and indelible impression.

Thank you very much because you thought we were worthy of sharing such a personal experience.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

Safar (1970)

Here is one of the most beautiful musical compositions of Kalyanji & Anandji. There are only five vocals in this album but each one of them sparkles. Especially both solos by Kishore and the solo by Manna are stand outs. The song "Jeevan Se Bhari" is one of my top favorites of Kishore as well as Manna's "Nadia Chale Chale Re Dhaara".

Here is a description of the songs and the songs themselves ...

Safar as a film did not do quite well but the songs were great,the 2 great sad songs of Kishoreda from Safar indeed created history and can be heard frequently even today.Excellent composition by Kalyanji Anandji.Kishore Kumar used to tell before recording Kalyanji Bhai humko dekar kuch aisa geet gayaiye ya ki humko bhagne na pare.And the duo came up with zindagi ka safar,an immortal number.

I read somewhere that Kishore Kumar once told that 'zindegi ka safar' is one of his personal favorites.
It might well be.. for underneath the 'joking' skin of KK he had a very passionate soul.. that is reflected in many of his songs, including this great one.
Thanks for Safar, Swarapriya.
Amit

This post has been edited by amitnaha: Feb 24 2009, 01:01 AM

Thanks SP for Safar and extended versions of Kati Patang.

Amit ji ,

Very interesting incident. I guess it reflects impulsivness of a true music lover.

The question is did you become a 'Mukesh' fan after that ??

I am a hugh Mukesh fan. Of coure love song of other legends too.