The Three Reigning Queens

My Dear Romesh,

Thank you very much again for the songs of "Magroor".

Cheers,
Swarapriya

(Madhubala) Nishana (1950)

Khwaja (Khawaja) Khursheed Anwar (see the picture shown), a brilliant and legendary music director of his generation was in the music industry for 43 years. Yet he composed music for only 29 films; 12 in India, and after migrating to Pakistan 17. Born into a rich family, he went on to acquire a Masters in philosophy in education. But his passion for music was irresistible. So he decided to forego a bright civil service carrier and instead sought fortunes in the area of music.

He took lessons from eminent Ustads and became familiar with intricacies of classical music. With the credentials he sported, he had no difficulty in landing a job with All India Radio. No sooner than he started working there he was offered to work as a music director for the film “Kurmai” by A.R. Kardar in 1941.

But not until he decided to migrate to Pakistan in 1952 his significant contributions to music began in earnest. Because of his classical training, his songs were usually rich in melody and pure in ragas. His musical emphasis was on heightening the impact of emotions expressed in lyrics.

In collaboration with EMI of Pakistan, he recorded an unique collection of classical performances. This compilation, called “Raag Mala”, had a short introduction before the music demonstrating his command over classical ragas.

He provided music for great Saigal’s last movie “Parwana (1947)”. It was the film “Intezar” in Pakistan, that gave a new lease of life to Madam Noor Jehan. He also was a writer and director.

Anwar Saab had the distinction of working with many legendary names. He was a close friend of Faiz Ahmad Faiz. He worked with all of the big names from India as well as Pakistan.

Here are the songs for which Anwar Saab has provided the music for. Unfortunately the quality of these songs is not uniform. These were a gift from a friend. My many thanks to her. Most of the songs have adequate quality except for the song "Koi Kisi Se Dil Na Lagaana" by Shamshad Begum. This sounds, at least in the beginning, really awful.

Now for the songs ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Oct 12 2009, 03:18 AM

Thanks SP for the album. I was missing Shamshaad Bengum songs from the collection.

You're very welcome, Seshadri. Cheers. -S

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Oct 12 2009, 11:04 AM

Thanks Swarapriya for Nishana songs. -Sita.

You're very welcome Sita. Cheers. -S

(Meena) Sanam (1951)

Here is Suraiya and Dev Anand, who were in very much love with each other during the time this movie was filmed, star in this movie along with Meena Kumari. I am uploading all the songs from this album, all contributed by the Forum members. Thank you.

Thank you for this complete album.
nandi

Thanks for this album. The tracks are even labeled as they play in the WM player!
nandi

You're very welcome Nandi. Cheers. -S

It's my pleasure, Nandi. Cheers. -S

SP,

Here are two more songs from Sanam. One of this audio originated from HF member.

Pandit Husnlal, Shamshad Begum:
tum humein paidaa kiyaa ...,
chalo hono lulu, hono lulu (2:18 \ 160)

Suraiya:
yeh kehati hai duniyaa tujhe bhool jaaun (2:53 \ 128)


Exon

This post has been edited by Exon: Oct 16 2009, 07:14 AM

Exon,

Thanks for the songs. Actually, I have the song "Chalo Honolulu". I decided not tp upload because its sound quality is so poor. Is this any better?

Thanks,
Swarapriya

(Nargis) Roomal (1949)

I don't have a single song from this album. I am requesting members of the Forum to share the songs from this album if they can. Thank you.

Here's one song from Roomal:

Hum Panchhi The Baawre - Roomal 1949 - Rafi - Hansraj Bahl & Aziz Khan - 128 - 03:02


Requesting members to upload the following missing songs:

1. Aage Chale Jawanei Man Peechhe Ko Jaaye - Shamshad Begum
2. Ae Rote Hue Sawan Mujhe Kuchh To Bata - Zeenat Begum
3. Hum Maati Se Sona Banayenge - Binapani & Rafi
4. Lo Dum Daba Kar Bhage - Asha & Rafi
5. Mera Chhota Sa Dil - Shamshad Begum
6. Meri Yaad Tu Apne Dil Se Mita De - Meena Kapoor
7. O Lachchhi O Lachchhi Tu Man Ki - Binapani & Rafi
8. Tum Se Milakar Naina - Binapani & Rafi
9. Wo Ankhiyan Milakar Chale Gaye - Meena Kapoor

Aditya