Muse & Music

Rushin, like I stated above (I have highlighted it) the info is from EarthMusic.net. Cheers. -S

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Mar 22 2010, 12:36 AM

(Vyjayanti) Naya Daur (1957)

This was B.R. Chopra's second movie as a producer. His first movie, "Ek Hi Raasta" was a huge success. During its jubilee celebrations, BR invited OP Saab to attend the function. One of the highlights of the evening was Punjabi folk dances and Bhangra dances. OP, who was signed to give music for BR's next film, decided to use this type of music as its main theme. No wonder "Naya Daur" heavily leans on the upbeat Punjabi music. Many people believe that O.P. Nayyar, who gave zestfully youthful music for this movie, was at peak of his form. May be. This movie came in early in OP’s career, who continued to churn out songs even after this movie that were chartbusters and perennial pleasers. The exuberance and energy of music that was evident through out this movie were trademark traits of the foot tapping music of OPji. Music for this movie was definitely a feather in Nayyar Saab’s cap. But his cap also was adorned with many such colorful feathers.

Sahir Ludhianvi wrote some of the finest lyrics for this movie. Remember, this very same year, Guru Dutt’s classic “Pyaasa” was released, the movie in which Sahir hit a new pinnacle. "Naya Daur" was the first of the many movies that Sahir collaborated with Chopra brothers (Bal Raj and Yash Raj) until his death.

Madhubala was originally cast opposite Dililp Saab to play as the leading lady. B.R. paid her advance and shot several weeks of film with her. Then the shooting shifted from Bombay to outdoors in Bhopal. This was the time when Dilip was making advances for Madhubala's affections and it was no secret in the film industry. Because of the extended weeks of shooting scheduled for Bhopal, Madhubala's father became nervous and decided to pull her off the film. Even though her love for Dilp was reciprocal, Madhubala decided to stick with her father's decision. Chopra sued Madhubala asking court to honor the commitment she made. But it was evident that the court was not in a hurry to make any decision soon. Chopraji went ahead and replaced Madhubala with Vyjayanti Mala. Dilip Kumar himself was called as a witness to the court that had open proceedings. He testified against Madhubala and her father. It was evident that Madhubala was about to lose the case. In the mean time the film was made, released, and became a runaway hit. There was a lot of negative publicity and Madhubala's reputation tarnished and as a result she suffered severely. Chopra finally decided to drop the case to save the eternal beauty from further embarrassment and possible conviction.

Akhtar Mirza, the story writer of "Naya Daur", initially approached several producers to make this story into a movie. Those decided not to touch the subject matter include Raj Kapoor, Mehboob Khan, and Subodh Mukherjee. But when BR Chopra heard the story, he at once decided to make it into a movie.

Also, BR wanted Dilp Saab to play the lead. When he approached Dilip, he refused thinking that it will not fly. BR was coming off fresh from the success of his first movie "Ek Hi Raasta" which starred Ashok Kumar. Ashok and Dilp Kumar were good friends. Ashok Kumar heard the story and knew Chopra Saab. He persuaded Dilipji to accept the role. Under his persuasion, Dilipji reluctantly accepted to play the lead.

Ironically, this movie won Dilip Saab the Best Actor award from Filmfare. Also, the story by Akhtar Mirza also won the Filmfare award. OP Saab's music also won the best music award. This was the only Filmfare award OP won.

All songs I am uploading here are from CD. All extended versions are courtesy of the members of the Forum. There is that horse trotting song also present in this movie, "Maang Ke Saath." Like "Mughal-E-Azam" this movie was also colorized and re-released in 2004. Whereas the former hit the box office bull's eye, "Naya Daur" couldn't earn the colorization money invested.

I am uploading these songs in back-to-back two posts. Now for details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Mar 22 2010, 01:09 AM

Concluding Songs of "Naya Daur (1957)" ...

Here are extended versions of some of the songs of this great album ...

I think there is some confusion.

Maya Gosh sang Ru Ru Ru song for Bappida in Aitbar (1985). I doubt she sang in Jwar Bhata.

I so Ashok Kumar confirm this in an interview. BR wanted him to be the hero. Ashok Kumar felt the
hero in Nayadaur needed to be younger and convinced DK to accept role. Apperentley most of
bollywood felt BR would be ruined by making this film.

As for colour I saw Mougale azam in colour and felt b/w was better.



Also, BR wanted Dilp Saab to play the lead. When he approached Dilip, he refused thinking that it will not fly. BR was coming off fresh from the success of his first movie "Ek Hi Raasta" which starred Ashok Kumar. Ashok and Dilp Kumar were good friends. Ashok Kumar heard the story and knew Chopra Saab. He persuaded Dilipji to accept the role. Under his persuasion, Dilipji reluctantly accepted to play the lead.

Rushin, I trust your judgment on this. This is not the first time that EarthMusic has been error. I revised my writeup and the table to reflect this.

Cheers,
S

Thanks for the additional insight. Cheers. -S

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Mar 22 2010, 02:34 AM

Jwar Bhata songs albums were released in both super7 and ep records.
Songs in the movie and super7 records contain 'echo effect'.
Here are some song from EP records; they do not have echo effect.

Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar:
yeh samjho aur samjhaao ...,
daal roti khaao, prabhu ke gun gaao (EP-rip: 3:20 \ 160)

Asha Bhosle:
peene ki der na, pilaane ki der hai (EP-rip: 3:10 \ 160)

Lata Mangeshkar:
rootha hai tou manaa lenge (EP-rip: 3:10 \ 160)

Kishore Kumar:
turu ruru ruru, tera mera pyaar shuru (EP-rip: 3:13 \ 160)

These song audios originated from HF member.

Exon

This post has been edited by Exon: Mar 22 2010, 07:30 AM

Thanks Exon

Thank you very much Exon for these 'cleaner' songs. Cheers. -S

(Waheeda) Guide (1965)

"Guide" was undoubtedly a pinnacle of achievement for Anand Brothers, Dev and Vijay. It has a fascinating history behind how a best selling novel transformed into a fabulous movie. Dev Anand read R.K. Narayan's novel "The Guide" and decided to make it into a movie. Even though Narayan initially refused, Dev, a master of persuasion convinced the author to allow him make the novel into a movie.

Convinced that the novel has the universal appeal, Dev next set his eyes on making this in Hindi as well as English. He was able to find the Nobel laureate author Pearl S. Buck (for her work "Good Earth") to coproduce with him. Next he chose Waheeda Rehman to be his heroine. Initially Waheeda was hesitant to play the role. Mainly because the movie dealt with adultery and playing the role she thought would be committing a professional suicide. Again, Dev, used his charm and persuading power to win Waheeda over to accept the role.

Dev hired Ted Danielwski, a Hollywood man, to direct the English version. Dev wanted Vijay, his younger brother, to direct the Hindi version. But Vijay refused thinking that the movie if made would ruin the image of India abroad. Dev went back to Vijay after making more arrangements for the movie. Vijay refused again stating the same reasons. By this time English version went into production. Never to give up, convinced it should be Vijay who should be handling the Hindi version of the movie, Dev went back to Vijay and persuaded him to change his mind. Third time was charm for Dev and his perseverance finally paid off. Vijay consented to direct the movie independent of the English version.

For nobody’s surprise, Burman da was signed to compose music for the Hindi version. Shailendra was assigned to pen the lyrics. Vijay wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the Hindi version. While the preparations for Hindi version were going on, Dev spent considerable energy to finish the English version first. Which he did.

Dev had high hopes on the English version. But it was a resounding flop. Disappointed but undeterred Dev was determined even more so to continue with the Hindi version.

The novelist R.K. Narayan, on whose novel the movie was based, saw the script Vijay wrote and decided to disown the entire project. His main objection was that the screenplay was not completely true to his original work. Vijay's argument was that the changes were necessary to make some cinematic allowances and to make the story written sometime back to fit the existing atmosphere and maintain the continuity of the theme.

The movie itself was bold in its theme by even today's (after 45 years) Indian movie standards. In the end when the movie was completed, this labor of love and hard work, “Guide” was a huge hit. It was Dev's first color production. Burmanda's music was a rage. Every song was a marvel. Kishoreda had a duet with Lataji. But it was Lataji and Rafi Saab that took all the accolades. "Aaj Phir Jeene Ki", "Piya Tose Naina", and "Saiyya Beimaan" are melodious masterpieces with Burmanda's stamp all over them. Rafi Saab had three mesmerizing solos in "Din Dhal Jaaye", "Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya", and "Tere Mere Sapne." Burmanda had two great songs himself. "Wahan Kaun Hai Tera" by SD in particular perfectly accentuates the mood of the film. Mannaji also made a small contribution by singing one song.

"Guide" went on to win an unprecedented seven Filmfare awards for that year. The awards were for: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Story, Best Dialogues, and Best Cinematography. One of the grave omission and unforgivable mistake by the award committee was not to recognize Burmanda for such wonderfully everlasting music. He richly deserved the award! That award went to Shankar-Jaikishan duo for their efforts for the movie "Suraj", which was great with some beautiful songs. For all the great music he created, Burmanda probably was one least recognized with awards for his creations. (Madan Mohan was another one, but at least Burmanda's most movies were hits whereas most movies Madan Mohan provided music for lamented at the box office.)

The Hindi version of the movie “Guide” was an Oscar entry that year. I read somewhere that the 1964 “Guide” was invited to participate for a screening at Cannes Film Festival in the World Classic category. Even after this many years, what an honor! One final note. Dev, the indomitable spirit and the evergreen hero he is, who hasn’t made a good movie in last 30 or so years, and who continues to make a movie after a movie each year, is planning to re-release the English version …

I am uploading all songs, some specials, and few extended version songs of this film in three separate back-to-back posts. Here is the first set of songs from this beautiful album ...

Songs of "Guide (1965)" Continued ...

In this post I am including rest of the songs from this album. I am also including several specials. There is a special version of "Aaj Phir" with Waheeda Rehman's introduction. This is taken from the album "Legends: Lata Mangeshkar - The Melody Queen (CD2)". Lata in her "Shraddhanjali-1" album paid tribute to Rafi Saab by singing the song "Din Dhal Jaaye". I am including her version from that album here. Another version of the same song, with the music director team of Jatin & Lalit's introduction, is included here. This is from the album "Legends: S.D. Burman - The Ageless All Rounder (CD3)". I am including a version of "Gaata Rahe" with Lata's introduction. This is taken from the album "Legends: Kishore Kumar - The Versatile Genius (CD2)". Also included is part of "Mose Chhal Kiye Jaaye" with Jatin & Lalit's introduction. This is take from the album "Legends: S.D. Burman - The Ageless All Rounder (CD3)". Finally, I am uploading Abhijeet's version song of "Tere Mere Sapne" taken from his album "Salute to Legends". It also has a brief introduction by Abhijit.

Here are these songs ...

Concluding Songs from "Guide (1965)" ...

This final post consists of three extended versions of the songs from "Guide". These all are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you ...

Thanks Swarapriya

The recent connectivity issues with HF have thrown a lot of regular members, myself included. Its great to see it hasn't slowed you down in the quantity and above all quality of your uploads, which are great as always!

I'm hearing the short song Allah Megh De after a long time. I'm more familiar with its Bappi Lahiri reincarnation for the Amitabh film Sharabi - De De Pyar De Pyar De Pyar De De.....did you know Sharabi was shot in only 11 days!

Hello Faraaj,

Thanks for your kind comments and encouraging support.

How could they make a movie in 11 days? That too a quality one, albeit it was copy of the hit English movie "Arthur" that starred Liza Minelli and the late Dudley Moore. 11 days is certainly amazing. It must be some kind of a world record.

Cheers,
Swarapriya