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[Inaam]

Hi music lovers!
Khawaja Khurshid Anwar was one of the greatest music directors of Indo-Pak subcontinent. I am starting this thread to discuss his music. Please share your favorite songs, articles and pictures as well. And also feel free to request the songs.
Following is a short introduction of the maestro Khurshid Anwar:
Khurshid Anwar was born in 1912. He had a graduate degree in philosophy and even passed an Indian Civil Services exam. However, he abandoned them all to pursue music. Having been brought up in a rather well to do family, he had listened to and interacted with some prominent musicians in Lahore. In the late thirties, he worked as a producer of music programmes on All India Radio. His first film as music director was the Punjabi, 'Kurmai' (1941). The first Hindi film he worked on was 'Ishaara' (1943). Khurshid Anwar did less films than many of his contemporaries, only nine in Bombay and nineteen in Lahore. However, most of these films were hits, making him one of the important music directors around the time of Independence. His music was very influenced by classical as well as folk sounds that he had picked up when he had lived with his grandfather in Haryana. (Courtesy: www.3to6.com)

[Inaam]

I am starting my uploads with a rare gem from film ‘Pagdandi’ (1941). It was requested by Mahesh & Mohd Bhai at Asha forum. According to Urzung Shahb, the singer of this song is not Asha Bhosley but another singer named Asha. (May be Irfan Sahib could shed more light).

Aankh Ke Paani Aankh Mein Reh Banke Kissi Ki Nishaani
Film: PAGDANDI
Singer: Asha
Lyrics: ?

[kianwar]

I am starting my uploads with a rare gem from film ‘Pagdandi’ (1941). It was requested by Mahesh & Mohd Bhai at Asha forum. According to Urzung Shahb, the singer of this song is not Asha Bhosley but another singer named Asha. (May be Irfan Sahib could shed more light).

Aankh Ke Paani Aankh Mein Reh Banke Kissi Ki Nishaani
Film: PAGDANDI
Singer: Asha
Lyrics: ?

The singer is ASHA POSLEY( Real name Riffat Aiysha). She was also heroine of
the first movie produced in Pakistan after 1947 - Teri Yaad. She died in 1994(?).
She acted as vamp in Intezar(1956).
Prem Dhawan was Assisstant of Khurshid Anwar in Pagdandi.
Just see him as a dancer in a song of film Singhar at Dr. Surjit's w/site.

Regards,

Irfan

[Inaam]

I am starting my uploads with a rare gem from film ‘Pagdandi’ (1941). It was requested by Mahesh & Mohd Bhai at Asha forum. According to Urzung Shahb, the singer of this song is not Asha Bhosley but another singer named Asha. (May be Irfan Sahib could shed more light).

Aankh Ke Paani Aankh Mein Reh Banke Kissi Ki Nishaani
Film: PAGDANDI
Singer: Asha
Lyrics: ?

The singer is ASHA POSLEY( Real name Riffat Aiysha). She was also heroine of
the first movie produced in Pakistan after 1947 - Teri Yaad. She died in 1994(?).
She acted as vamp in Intezar(1956).
Prem Dhawan was Assisstant of Khurshid Anwar in Pagdandi.
Just see him as a dancer in a song of film Singhar at Dr. Surjit's w/site.

Regards,

Irfan

Thanks for the information Irfan Sahib! Umeed hai aap aage bhi hamari madad kartey raheingey.

Wassalam

Inaam

[Priya]

Irfansaab,
I have a request and thot this is the best place to present it.
I remember my friend Ritu from RMIM telling me about the documentary U did on Khwajasaab which was aired at the RMIM meet a few years back.
Would it be possible for U to do something similar--but audio--on HF Radio for us fans. A little about his life and passion for music and most famous songs, some personal anecdotes. It would be a real treat for all of us. A one and a half hour programme maybe. Even when we played the Noor Jehan programme the other day there for a few young members who had never heard his music till then and became instant fans.
Please do consider this request.
Thanks.
Priya

[Inaam]

Yes please Irfan Sahib! Mein bhi Priya ka hum-aawaz hoon!!! Please zara hamdardaana ghour farmaiye.

Inaam

[Priya]

I am sure I agree with Inaam, whatever those last few words are!!!

What does it mean? Turn a kindly eye to the request?

[mahesh]

I am starting my uploads with a rare gem from film ‘Pagdandi’ (1941). It was requested by Mahesh & Mohd Bhai at Asha forum. According to Urzung Shahb, the singer of this song is not Asha Bhosley but another singer named Asha. (May be Irfan Sahib could shed more light).

Aankh Ke Paani Aankh Mein Reh Banke Kissi Ki Nishaani
Film: PAGDANDI
Singer: Asha
Lyrics: ?

inaam bhai,
thanks a lot for this song.
regards,
mahesh

[mohd2004]

Thanks a lot Inaam Bhai for this rare gem.


Mohd.

[Inaam]

I am sure I agree with Inaam, whatever those last few words are!!!

What does it mean? Turn a kindly eye to the request?

Exactly Priya! Tunhaari Urdu ab bohat improve ho gai hai

[Inaam]

You are most welcome Mahesh & Mohd Bhai.

Inaam

[Priya]

I am sure I agree with Inaam, whatever those last few words are!!!

What does it mean? Turn a kindly eye to the request?

Exactly Priya! Tunhaari Urdu ab bohat improve ho gai hai

sab Madam ki badaulat!!!
Asha taught me Hindi, Madam is teaching me Urdu and Punjabi.

[kianwar]

Irfansaab,
I have a request and thot this is the best place to present it.
I remember my friend Ritu from RMIM telling me about the documentary U did on Khwajasaab which was aired at the RMIM meet a few years back.
Would it be possible for U to do something similar--but audio--on HF Radio for us fans. A little about his life and passion for music and most famous songs, some personal anecdotes. It would be a real treat for all of us. A one and a half hour programme maybe. Even when we played the Noor Jehan programme the other day there for a few young members who had never heard his music till then and became instant fans.
Please do consider this request.
Thanks.
Priya

Thanks much Priya ji, Inaam and all the subscibers.

Priya ji, it was not a documentary which I showed at Denver meet (2002) of RMIM.
It is the Obituary programme of PTV, which is now available at Dr. Surjit's w/site in
video as well as in audio form. I also showed some parts of Rim Jhim programme
of PTV which was presented in june-nov 1985 in which practically all the singers
presented tribute to Khurshid Anwar by singing his songs. Later this was realsed by
Shalimar Recording Co. Although I am 'two finger typist', but still always available
in this and other forums. Thanks again.

Regards,

Irfan

[Akhtar]

haan madam nu duawan deyo

[Priya]

Thanks much Priya ji, Inaam and all the subscibers.

Priya ji, it was not a documentary which I showed at Denver meet (2002) of RMIM.
It is the Obituary programme of PTV, which is now available at Dr. Surjit's w/site in
video as well as in audio form. I also showed some parts of Rim Jhim programme
of PTV which was presented in june-nov 1985 in which practically all the singers
presented tribute to Khurshid Anwar by singing his songs. Later this was realsed by
Shalimar Recording Co. Although I am 'two finger typist', but still always available
in this and other forums. Thanks again.

Regards,

Irfan

Yes, I do have the audio version of that program from the site. Not the video though. I will dl that too. Thanks.
But please why don't U put together a program for us. It would be a real treat for us music lovers and Khurshid Anwar saab's fans.