Saat Saath

Thank you very much Parag. I made changes to my write up per your suggestions. Cheers. -S

Thanks for the info r&d. Cheers. -S

(Raaj) Ghamand (1955)

There were so many good music directors came and gone during 40's and 50's who provided a glimpse of their skills, but alas in only a few movies. Take for example, the music director for this movie, Gulshan Shafi. I was so intrigued in finding more details about him after listening to the three songs I have from this album. But I couldn't find anything to write home about. (He provided music for "Rangila Jawan" in 1940.) Apart from the three songs I am uploading here, it appears like I am missing seven songs. If anyone of you kind souls can share these, we will be thankful to you.

Here are the three songs I have ...

SP,

Thanks for Ghamand songs.

Exon

I've always been quite confused about this MD. Is his name Gulshan Shafi or Gulshan Sufi? Or are they 2 separate individuals? Can anybody shed some light on this?

Thanks
Aditya

probably two. Ghamand seems to be only movie done by Gulshan Shafi.
while Gulshan safi did his work in the 40s.

http://www.citwf.com/person403086.htm

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

Who composed the famous Misl e Khayal from Aaina (1944). The link you provided says Gulshan while my record suggests (possibly incorrectly) that its Govind Ram. Appreciate if anyone with GeetKosh can confirm.

(Rajendra) Awaaz (1956)

Here is an early album by Salilda. Salilda, who initially had some misgivings about the abilities of Kishoreda's singing prowess, does employ his talents for a song in this film. All songs I am uploading here were earlier uploaded by the Forum members. Thank you.

Here are the songs ...

(Sunil Dutt) Ek Hi Raasta (1956)

Here is beauty from Hemantda. It has the hit songs like "Chali Gori" and "Saanwle Salone" and others. I am uploading all the songs in the first post and a couple of extended versions in the second post. This movie was made in Telugu later on in 1960. I will also upload songs of the Telugu album, "Kumkuma Rekha", in this section right after the Hindi songs.

Here is the first set of songs ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Jan 8 2010, 02:11 AM

A Couple of Extended Version Songs From "Ek Hi Raasta (1956)"

The attached two extended version songs from this album are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you. Here are the songs ...

Kumkuma Rekha (1960) - A Telugu Movie

This movie was a remake of "Ek Hi Raasta (1956)". It starred one of the greatest actresses of our time, Savitri, who reprised the role of Meena Kumari in Hindi. Here are the songs ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Jan 8 2010, 03:54 AM

(Amitabh) Guddi (1971)

Amitabh made a guest appearance in this movie in which his future wife, Jaya Bhaduri, made her first adult acting debut. In 1963 she appeared as a child artiste in Satyajit Ray's story about Calcutta, "Mahanagar". She has to wait for another eight years to grow up before she got an opportunity to play a lead role in Hrishida's "Guddi". But its not Jaya who stole the show. It was the singing of a new plaback singer named Vani Jairam that was the talk of the town.

Vani, a classical Carnatic singer by training, was giving a public performance when she was spotted by Vasant Desai, the music director. He was about to compose music for "Guddi" and signed Vani immediately to sing all three songs for the movie. Vani became an overnight sensation and a celebrity with these songs, especially for that unforgettable song "Bol Re Papeehara". The song was based on a Hindustani raga, Miyan Malahar, and Vani's classical training background immensely helped in singing the song. It is one of those songs that seem to stay with you forever.

Jairam was recognized for her great singing with several awards. She received The Lions International Best Promising Singer Award, The All India Cine Goers Association Award, The All India Film-goers Association Award, and the Tansen Sammaan Award. In the years to come she won even more accolades; among them three times The Best Singer National Award.

Here are the three sweet and melodious songs from the pleasing voice of Vani ...

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(Dharmendra) Anpadh (1962)

Here is one of the best scores of Madan Mohan Saab. Out of seven songs, Lata sang five solos. All of these songs are marvelous but at least three of them have gained strength through times for their sheer beauty of compositions and renditions. These are "Aap Ki Nazron", "Hai Isee Mein Pyaar Ki Aabroo", and "Jiya Le Gayo". I am uploading these and others in the first post. In the second post I am uploading several specials.

Now for the songs from the original soundtrack album ...

Songs of "Anpadh (1962)" Continued ...

I am uploading several specials in this post. I am uploading a version of "Aap Ki Nazron Se" with Mala Sinha's introduction. She fondly recalls friendship between her father and Madanji. This is from the album "Legends: Madan Mohan - The Instinctive Genius (CD 2)". I am also uploading Anuradha Paudwal's version of the same song from her 2-CD album "A Tribute to Madan Mohan". From the same album, I am uploading another song by Anuradha Paudwal, a version of "Hai Isee Mein Pyaar Ki Aabroo". Finally, I am uploading an abbreviated version of the same song sung by the venerable Mohan Saab. This is taken from the album "Legends: Madan Mohan - The Instinctive Genius (CD 2)". Here are these songs ...