G.m. Durrani Sahab, Filmography as Singer and MD Options

[hildebrand]

I have been meaning to make this thread for a long time and will try to complete it by and by.
I will take up his MD career first.
Not many maybe knowing that He was deputy MD in Khurshid Anwar sahab's first movie Kudmaai (1941-Punjabi)

Recently I came to know from someone who knew him that in his struggle period in late 50s when he wasn't getting much songs he tried to give music to films. Due to the film industry environment against him he decided to give music under a pseudonym Gunjan. This information was given to him by G.M. Durrani himself. The movies were small films and weren't too successful sadly.

He is known to have given music in two stunt films in 1961 under that name:-
1. Kismat Palat Ke Dekh(1961) (Original Name: Zara Palat Ke Dekh)
2. State Express(1961)


List of movies as Assistant MD
1. Kudmaai (1941) (Punjabi) (Assistant to: Khursheed Anwar)
2. Nai Duniya (1942) (Assistant to: Naushad)

List of Movies as MD
1. Kismat Palat Ke Dekh (1961) (Credited As Gunjan)
2. State Express (1961) (Credited As Gunjan)
3. Angoori (1943)
4. Vijay Lakshmi (1943)
5. Bhagya Lakshmi (1944)
6. Dhadkan (1946)

This post has been edited by hildebrand: Oct 24 2009, 10:39 PM

[hildebrand]

1. Kismat Palat ke Dekh (1961)
Original Name of the movie was Zara Palat Ke Dekh

Made By: Movie Hits, Bombay

Director: C.S. Dubey
Lyrics: Akhtar Romani, Saadik Nizami

Cast: Anoop Kumar, Preetibala, Daljeet, Durga Khote, Iftikhar, Jeevankala, Deenanath, A. Tiwari, Majnu, Polson, A.Khan, Asha, Dalda, Narendra Lila

Track Details
S.No.-Track Name-Singers-GCIL_HMV Labe

1. Zara Palat Ke Dekh O Zara Palat ke Dekh - Manna Dey, Chorus - N53461
2. Ada Se Dil Chura Lena Ada Waalon Ki Aadat Hai Jaa jaa Baalam Kaahe Chhede - Asha Bhosle - N53461
3. Daiyya Re Daiyya Aaj Kahoon Main Tose Jee Ki Baat - Asha Bhosle- N53462
4. Koi Gori Gulaabi Si Ladki - Geeta Dutt, Mohd Rafi - N53462
5. Kadam Larzeeda - Asha Bhosle, Yusuf Azad - N53587
6. Aayi Bahaar Aayi Zaalim Teri Duhaai - Suman Kalyanpur, Chorus - N53809
7. Hua Karejwa Pe Jo Zahri ka Waar Kaa Kari hai - Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar-?
8. Nishana Baandh Kar Jab Hum Nazar Se Kaam Lete Hain - Asha, Yusuf Azaad - ?

Request for all songs of this movie.

This post has been edited by hildebrand: Oct 24 2009, 09:54 PM

[hildebrand]

2. State Express 1961

Made By: Unique Pictures, Mumbai

Director: Babu Bhai

Lyrics: Shakeel Nomaani

Cast: Kaamraan, Krishna Kumari, Habeeb, Kesri, Mirajkar, Polson, Jugnu, Shanti, G.M. Durrani, Akkan, Umesh Kumar, Mohan, Arvind Kumar, Anil Kashmiri, Khursheed Bawraa, Harbans, Bela Bose, Chanda, Sujata, Zippi, Babutaliya, Ramzan, Nagina, Moti (the Dog), Master Shamim.

It was released on GCIL-Twin Label. Number not known.

Track Details

S.No. - Track Name

1. Mohabbat Kitna Pyara Naam, Koi Na Jaane, Chupke Se Kar le Apna Kaam
2. Bas Mohabbat Ka Itna Fasaana hai Loot Lo Tum Tumhara Zamaana Hai
3. Main Naachoon Balam Tu Aa, Koi Samjhe Na Dil Ki Baat, Dil Tere Hawaale
4. Haaye Daiyya, Chori Chori Kare Waar Baalma, Mohe Nainon Ki Maare Kataar Baalma Haaye Daiyya
5. Nazron ko Nazar Bhar Ke Nazaraa Nahi Milta, Mauj hai Pareshaan Kinara Nahin Milta (Qawwali)

The singers as per Geet Kosh are Yusuf Azad, Mubarak Begum, Meera Seeraaz and G.M. Durrani himself.
However its not known who sang individual songs.

Request for upload of songs of this album too.

This post has been edited by hildebrand: Oct 24 2009, 09:54 PM

[parag_sankla]

Kismat Palat ke Dekh (1961)
Original Name of the movie was Zara Palat Ke Dekh

Made By: Movie Hits, Bombay

Director: C.S. Dubey
Lyrics: Akhtar Romani, Saadik Nizami

Cast: Anoop Kumar, Preetibala, Daljeet, Durga Khote, Iftikhar, Jeevankala, Deenanath, A. Tiwari, Majnu, Polson, A.Khan, Asha, Dalda, Narendra Lila

Track Details
S.No.-Track Name-Singers-GCIL_HMV Labe

1. Zara Palat Ke Dekh O Zara Palat ke Dekh - Manna Dey, Chorus - N53461
2. Ada Se Dil Chura Lena Ada Waalon Ki Aadat Hai Jaa jaa Baalam Kaahe Chhede - Asha Bhosle - N53461
3. Daiyya Re Daiyya Aaj Kahoon Main Tose Jee Ki Baat - Asha Bhosle- N53462
4. Koi Gori Gulaabi Si Ladki - Geeta Dutt, Mohd Rafi - N53462
5. Kadam Larzeeda - Asha Bhosle, Yusuf Azad - N53587
6. Aayi Bahaar Aayi Zaalim Teri Duhaai - Suman Kalyanpur, Chorus - N53809
7. Hua Karejwa Pe Jo Zahri ka Waar Kaa Kari hai - Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar-?
8. Nishana Baandh Kar Jab Hum Nazar Se Kaam Lete Hain - Asha, Yusuf Azaad - ?

Request for all songs of this movie.

Song posted in Geeta ji's forum

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?s=&a...st&p=634134

Audio courtesy HF members

Regards
Parag

[hildebrand]

Thanks Parag for the upload. Updated the request list accordingly.

[smahesh]

hb,
gmd did a few films in mid-forties too like dhadkan[as a md].
will post the list when i get back to delhi.

regards,
mahesh

[r&d]

Name of the film: Angoori Direction: Mahesh Kaul (1943)
Production: Indian Art Music: G.M. Durrani
Artiste 1: Kausalya Artiste 2: Ulhas Artiste 3: Sunetra Category : Social
Language: Hindi

Name of the film: Bhagya Laxmi Direction: S. Badami (1944)
Production: Laxmi Productions Music: Durrani & P.C. Dey
Artiste 1: Shanta Apte Artiste 2: Prem Adeeb Artiste 3: Jagdish Category : Social
Language: Hindi
Name of the film: Dhadkan Direction: Zahur Raja (1946)
Production: Raja Movies Music: G.Movies Durrani
Artiste 1: Zahur Raja Artiste 2: Jyoti Artiste 3: Misra Category : Social
Language: Hindi

Name of the film: Vijay Laxmi Direction: G.S.Kashyaap (1943)
Production: Indian Art Pics Music: G.M.Durrani
Artiste 1: Shobna Samrath Artiste 2: Motilal Artiste 3: Gope Category : Social
Language: Hindi

This post has been edited by r&d: Oct 24 2009, 08:33 AM

[tumtum_tajik]

Name of the film: Angoori Direction: Mahesh Kaul (1943)
Production: Indian Art Music: G.M. Durrani
Artiste 1: Kausalya Artiste 2: Ulhas Artiste 3: Sunetra Category : Social
Language: Hindi

Name of the film: Bhagya Laxmi Direction: S. Badami (1944)
Production: Laxmi Productions Music: Durrani & P.C. Dey
Artiste 1: Shanta Apte Artiste 2: Prem Adeeb Artiste 3: Jagdish Category : Social
Language: Hindi
Name of the film: Dhadkan Direction: Zahur Raja (1946)
Production: Raja Movies Music: G.Movies Durrani
Artiste 1: Zahur Raja Artiste 2: Jyoti Artiste 3: Misra Category : Social
Language: Hindi

Name of the film: Vijay Laxmi Direction: G.S.Kashyaap (1943)
Production: Indian Art Pics Music: G.M.Durrani
Artiste 1: Shobna Samrath Artiste 2: Motilal Artiste 3: Gope Category : Social
Language: Hindi

Jiyoti was wife of G M Durrani..
who also sang songs in the same film..and acted..
a very rare and beutiful duet..
hum mast hawa ke jhonkon se

regards,
-waheed

[hildebrand]

Thanks mahesh ji and r&d for the information. I'll go through Geet Kosh for more details and will post here.

[hildebrand]

3. Angoori 1943

Made By: Indian Art Pictures, Mumbai
Director: Mahesh Kaul

Cast: Kaushalya, Ulhas, Sunetra, Dar Kashmiri, P.R. Joshi, Aangre, Ranjan, Peer Mohammad, Mukul, Chandrahaas

Lyrics: Ram Murthy
Record Company: HMV Records

Track list
S.No.-Track Name - Singer - Record Number

1. Angoori Angoori Pyala Hai, Koi Peene Waala - A.D. Kunwar, Chorus-N26202
2. Loot Liyo Re-2, Pardesi ne Looto Bazaar - Group Song-N26203
3. Sambhal Ke Jaiyyo Sakhi, Sambhal Ke Jaiyyo - G.M. Durrani-N26203
4. Aa Kar Le Man Ka Mol, Man Ka Mol, Man Ka Mol - Rajkumari, G.M. Durrani-N26201
5. Main Na Jaihon-2 Akeli Bazariya Ho - Kaushalya - N26200
6. Nainon Mein Naina Deenho Daal O Baanke Nainon Waali - Kaushalya, G.M. Durrani - N26200
7. Kaahe Tihaar Jiya Dole Tihaar Jiya Dole - Group Song - N26202
8. Man Mein Hai Ek Paheli Bawri Man Mein Ek Paheli - G.M. Durrani - N26201
9. Jeet Liyo-3 Re Taine Apne Paraye - ?-?

Song No 6 is available on Prof. Surjit Singh's site. Here's the direct link:-
http://hindi-films-songs.com/hcjsongs/ango...nainadinhon.mp3

Request for this song in better quality and rest of the songs.

[simplefable]

Unfortunate that so little information and songs are available of this great Artist, GM Durrani Sahib. It is on record that Mohd Rafi himself has stated that his idol was GMD... time for some music company to come out with a tribute....
HB..keep up the good work..

[tumtum_tajik]

3. Angoori 1943

Made By: Indian Art Pictures, Mumbai
Director: Mahesh Kaul

Cast: Kaushalya, Ulhas, Sunetra, Dar Kashmiri, P.R. Joshi, Aangre, Ranjan, Peer Mohammad, Mukul, Chandrahaas

Lyrics: Ram Murthy
Record Company: HMV Records

Track list
S.No.-Track Name - Singer - Record Number

1. Angoori Angoori Pyala Hai, Koi Peene Waala - A.D. Kunwar, Chorus-N26202
2. Loot Liyo Re-2, Pardesi ne Looto Bazaar - Group Song-N26203
3. Sambhal Ke Jaiyyo Sakhi, Sambhal Ke Jaiyyo - G.M. Durrani-N26203
4. Aa Kar Le Man Ka Mol, Man Ka Mol, Man Ka Mol - Rajkumari, G.M. Durrani-N26201
5. Main Na Jaihon-2 Akeli Bazariya Ho - Kaushalya - N26200
6. Nainon Mein Naina Deenho Daal O Baanke Nainon Waali - Kaushalya, G.M. Durrani - N26200
7. Kaahe Tihaar Jiya Dole Tihaar Jiya Dole - Group Song - N26202
8. Man Mein Hai Ek Paheli Bawri Man Mein Ek Paheli - G.M. Durrani - N26201
9. Jeet Liyo-3 Re Taine Apne Paraye - ?-?

Song No 6 is available on Prof. Surjit Singh's site. Here's the direct link:-
http://hindi-films-songs.com/hcjsongs/ango...nainadinhon.mp3

Request for this song in better quality and rest of the songs.

Aren't the songs at the number 4 and 8
on one record..alat and palat??

regards
-waheed

[hildebrand]

4. Vijay Lakshmi(1943)

Made By: Indian Art Pictures, Mumbai
Director: G.S. Kashyap
MD: G.M. Durrani
Lyrics: Neelkanth Tiwari, Kailash Matwaala, J.S. Kashyap (exact credits not known)

Record Company: HMV Records

Cast: Shobhna Samarth, Motilal, Yashodhra Kaatju, Gop, David, Meher Bano, Bhudo Advani, Leela Mishra, Chandrika, Sayyad Hussain, Peer Mohammad, Ram Kishan, Ram Prasad Mishra

Track List
S.No.-Track Name-Artists-Record No

1. Ui Main Lut Gayi Beech Bazaar - Zohrabai, G.M. Durrani-N26467
2. Chalo Charan Mere Kunjan Ki Or -?-N26466
3. Yeh Naina-3 Bade Deewane-?-?
4. Hum Jaan Gaye Re Hum Jaan Gaye- Rajkumari, Chorus-N26465
5. Barto Swadeshi, Barto Swadeshi- G.M. Durrani, Chorus- N26465/67
6. Haan Matlab Hai Mil Jaane Se -? - ?
7. Koi Aaya, Koi Aaya, Koi Aaya, Chamak Uthi-?-?
8. Is Bekaraar Dil Ko Kyon Kar Karaar Aaye - Rajkumari - N26466

Request for songs of this movie.

[hildebrand]

3. Angoori 1943

Made By: Indian Art Pictures, Mumbai
Director: Mahesh Kaul

Cast: Kaushalya, Ulhas, Sunetra, Dar Kashmiri, P.R. Joshi, Aangre, Ranjan, Peer Mohammad, Mukul, Chandrahaas

Lyrics: Ram Murthy
Record Company: HMV Records

Track list
S.No.-Track Name - Singer - Record Number

1. Angoori Angoori Pyala Hai, Koi Peene Waala - A.D. Kunwar, Chorus-N26202
2. Loot Liyo Re-2, Pardesi ne Looto Bazaar - Group Song-N26203
3. Sambhal Ke Jaiyyo Sakhi, Sambhal Ke Jaiyyo - G.M. Durrani-N26203
4. Aa Kar Le Man Ka Mol, Man Ka Mol, Man Ka Mol - Rajkumari, G.M. Durrani-N26201
5. Main Na Jaihon-2 Akeli Bazariya Ho - Kaushalya - N26200
6. Nainon Mein Naina Deenho Daal O Baanke Nainon Waali - Kaushalya, G.M. Durrani - N26200
7. Kaahe Tihaar Jiya Dole Tihaar Jiya Dole - Group Song - N26202
8. Man Mein Hai Ek Paheli Bawri Man Mein Ek Paheli - G.M. Durrani - N26201
9. Jeet Liyo-3 Re Taine Apne Paraye - ?-?

Song No 6 is available on Prof. Surjit Singh's site. Here's the direct link:-
http://hindi-films-songs.com/hcjsongs/ango...nainadinhon.mp3

Request for this song in better quality and rest of the songs.

Aren't the songs at the number 4 and 8
on one record..alat and palat??

regards
-waheed

Yes, thats why the Record number is same.
Do upload it if you have access to the record.

[hildebrand]

Unfortunate that so little information and songs are available of this great Artist, GM Durrani Sahib. It is on record that Mohd Rafi himself has stated that his idol was GMD... time for some music company to come out with a tribute....
HB..keep up the good work..

Yes, His songs and information is very difficult to get. It looks like Rafi sahab isn't the only singer fan of G.M. Durrani Sahab.

This is what Manna Dey says about his co-singers on page 190-191 in Memories Come Alive, An
Autobiography.

"The male singers I had to initially compete against included Mohammed
Rafi, Talat Mehmood, Mukesh and G. M. Durrani. Rafi's renditions were
like an early spring morning with its varied hues and shades and
appealed to me immensely. I had the opportunity of singing quite a few
duets with him and enjoyed the sessions. Talat Mehmood was something
of an aberration in the sense that he seemd to lack perseverance and
abandoned his singing career prematurely for reasons that remain a
mystery. Mukesh was tranquility incarnate. One could not have asked
for a better human being, but it was rumoured that when training him
to sing a number, music directors were hard put to conceal their
impatience. Once he had mastered the song, however, none could find
fault with his rendition. Durrani-ji had a mellifluous voice, but
lacked staying power and failed to survive as a singer. To reach the
heights of success, it is neccessary to be practical as well and this
is where Durrani-ji fell short. I learnt a great deal from his
failure. I realized that when a producer spends a fortune on his film,
he expects everyone in his team to put in his best effort to make it a
success. And putting in one's best meant being ingenious and
innovative, qualities without which an artiste is likely to get lost
in the wilderness. That, precisely, is what happened to Durrani-ji and
I cannot help feeling sorry for the way his career turned out."

Looks like we aren't the only ones who's sorry about how G.M. Durrani sahab's career turned out.