Shair Aur Sargam, Songs From Movies of 7 Great Lyricists Options

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(Majrooh) Dil Ka Raaja (1972)

This move is as bad as it comes. Raaj Kumar had a dual role, playing both father and son. RD’s music as well as Majrooh Saab’s lyrics had no luster. Here are the songs from the film…

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(Rajinder Krishan) Anmol Moti (1969)

This movie was advertised as the first Indian motion picture that was shot under water. Well. That is an exaggerated claim. Yes. There are three or four scenes that were shot underwater. Each was of only few minutes of duration. The story is about a precious pearl buried in the ocean. It is constantly guarded by a killer octopus thus making it difficult to retrieve it. Against this backdrop movie degenerates into the same old story of rich versus poor.

Ravi Saab has given beautiful music for songs as well as background. There are only six songs but almost all of them are very good. Rajinder Krishanji was also in top form with beautiful lyrics. My favorite of the album is Mahendra Kapoor’s solo, “Jaan-E-Chaman.”

I am uploading all songs and several music clips in two back-to-back posts below. Here are the songs in the first post…

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Few Music Clips from "Anmol Moti (1969)"...

Here are a few music clips from this film...

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(Shailendra) Kunwari (1966)

I do not have any details about this movie. But you can count on Tripathiji for good songs. This film has a few of them. Solos by Mukeshji, Lataji, and Talat Saab stand out. Here are the songs…

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(Anand Bakshi) Joroo ka Ghulam (1972)

This movie has a simple story about a loving couple that eventually evolves into a fine comedy. Rajesh Khanna is great as “Ghulam”. There are only few songs in the film, all very brief in length. But all of them are very good. My favorites are “Baras Gayi”, “Hum Do”, and “Nainon Mein”. If I have to pick one I will go with “Nainon Mein.”

Here are these and other songs from this film…

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(Hasrat Jaipuri) Hare Kanch ki Chooriyan (1967)

Kishore Sahu who produced and directed this film also wrote its story, screenplay and dialogues. Besides he also introduced Naina Sahu, his daughter as its heroine. The story dealt with the hardships of an unwed mother. The only difference here is that instead of submitting to harshness of the society in general and people in particular, she single handedly faces them by fighting it out and standing tall without losing her dignity in the process.

The songs are highlight of the film, especially two of them. One is the duet by Asha & Rafi Saab and the other one is the solo by Asha. Especially Ashaji’s song (the title song) is probably one of her best ones. She puts so much sweetness and love in her voice that one can feel it touching the heart and giving goosebumps. Shankar & Jaikishan were the music directors.

I am uploading all songs and a few music clips in two back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post…

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Concluding Songs from "Hare Kanch ki Chooriyan (1967)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this film...

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(Majrooh) Do Chor (1972)

This hit film now seems very dated. The pairing of pretty Tanuja and dashing Dharmendra probably have something to do with its success. Apparently RD’s music also was a major part. There are only five songs in the film. Most of them became popular. The chartbuster was the duet “Kaali Palak.” But for me the song “Mora Chhota Sa” takes the cake. Its composition was intricately complicated. Yet Lataji sang this song magnificently.

Incidentally Tanuja’s real life mother, Shobhna Samarth, had a supporting role in the film; also as her mother. Almost all of her scenes were shown in a bed in a hospital as an indisposed person.

I am uploading these and other songs from the film plus a couple of music clips in two back-to-back posts below. Here are the songs in the first post…

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Concluding Songs from "Do Chor (1972)"...

Here are rest of the songs and a few music clips from the film...

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(Rajinder Krishan) Badi Didi (1969)

This is simply a boring family drama with utterly nonsensical storyline. Very forgettable movie. Same goes for its music and songs. Jeetendra had a miniscule role. Mahmood was totally unnecessary in the film. It was Nanda’s movie all the way.

Here are the songs…

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(Shailendra) Love in Tokyo (1966)

Songs from this film were recently uploaded elsewhere in this very thread. They are available starting at the following location...

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...mp;#entry752879

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(Anand Bakshi) Mome ki Gudiya (1972)

This film was written, produced, and directed by Mohan Kumar. It is a twisted story where “parents” force their young daughter to marry wealthy old men against her wishes and have her rob them. The movie ends up as a courtroom drama where Prem Nath as a defense lawyer gives a speech on morals it seemed like for nearly 20 minutes. In the end the movie is a total disappointment.

The highlight of the movie however was Anand Bakshi Saab, who not only wrote the lyrics for the songs but also sang two of them; one a duet with Lataji, and the other a lengthy solo. I thought he did a great job of singing. Incidentally the duet he sang with Lataji, “Baaghon Mein”, was based on the famous tune of the 1970 Punjabi hit song “Judon Holi.” It was sung by the inimitable and the great one madam Noor Jehanji. Bakshi Wazir Saab was its composer.

I read somewhere that the song “Baaghon Mein” originally was to be recorded with Kishoreda’s voice. For some reason when he did not show up for the recording session, the director decided to have Bakshi Saab sing that portion. I am not sure how accurate this information is. I have my doubts because Bakshi Saab also sang nearly a 9 minute solo. Was Kishoreda a no show for that too?

I am uploading these and other songs from this film in two back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post…

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Concluding Songs from "Mome ki Gudiya (1972)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this film...

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(Hasrat Jaipuri) Latt Saheb (1967)

The movie has a familiar theme and familiar characters. The one difference here is that it was shot I believe in Kashmir. Another one is its music. It was again the dependable music director duo, Shankar & Jaikishan. Couple of songs are really catchy; Rafi Saab’s “Savere Waali Gaadi” and his duet with Asha, “Tann Mein Agan”.

Incidentally in most of these types of movies Pran used to be the villain. In this film it is Prem Chopra. Chopra was okay, but still he was an up and coming actor and his performance makes you wish it was Pran.

I am uploading these and other songs from the film and several music clips plus a couple of version songs in three back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post…

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Few Music Clips from the film "Latt Saheb (1967)"...

Here are a few music clips from this film...