Geeta Dutt And Helen..., A great combination in the early and mid fifties! |
Geeta Dutt And Helen..., A great combination in the early and mid fifties! |
parag_sankla |
Feb 24 2009, 11:34 AM
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Updated the list. We now have 12 songs. They're no less in quality as compared to songs sung for helen by other singers. Hope members will find others as well. Many thanks HB for maintaining and updating the list. I never imagined that Geeta ji would have sung 12 songs (may be even more) songs for Helen. Great job. Keep it up. Cheers Parag Please visit www.geetadutt.com
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hildebrand |
Feb 24 2009, 03:17 PM
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You're most welcome Parag
Best Regards
Hildebrand Samandar ko Baandhe Aisa Koi Ghaat Nahi, Kadmon ko thaame aisi koi baat nahin Patli si dhaara samundar mein milti hai, milkar ke kho jaati hai, ghaat ghaat hi rehte hain woh samundar ho jaati hai, karlo jo chaaho, banlo jo chaaho “Geet boodhe nahin hote, unke chehron pe jhurriyan nahi girti wo palte rahte hain, chalte rahte hain sun-ne walo ki umra badal jaati hai….” Please Visit http://www.anmolfankaar.com: A website dedicated to Artists of the Indian Subcontinent. Now follow it on twitter too. http://twitter.com/anmolfankaar http://www.shamshadbegum.com : A website dedicated to the Living Legend Shamshad Begum. May She Live Long. http://www.madamnoorjehan.com : A website dedicated to Madam Noorjehan http://www.geetadutt.com : A website dedicated to Geeta Dutt Nee Roy |
parag_sankla |
Mar 8 2009, 09:02 PM
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1. Mera naam chin chin choo - Howrah Bridge 2. Dil se dil takarayein - Love Marriage 3. Bechain dil khoyi si nazar- Yahudi 4. Kahan Phir Hum Kahan - Night Club Club 5. Maara Re Maara - Aab-e-hayat 6. Oonchi edhi walon ne - Bedard Zamana Kya Jaane 7. Arey Tauba Yeh Teri Ada - 12 O Clock 8. Aaye Haaye Dilruba - Dr Vidya 9. Tere Liye Aaya Hai Le Ke Koi Dil - Gali Theke Rajpath (Bengali movie) 10. Ja Raha Hai Kyun Deewane - Passport 11. Tauba Tauba Tauba O Tauba Meri Maan - Passport 12. Majnu Ke Chhilke - O Tera Kya Kehna Myth : Only Asha Bhonsle sang great songs for the dancing diva Helen. Fact : Geeta Dutt has sung not as many in number, but some really nice songs for Helen. One of the most popular song filmed on Helen (Mera naam chin chin choo) is sung by Geeta ji Another myth-buster! Thanks HB for this list! Cheers Parag Please visit www.geetadutt.com
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smahesh |
Mar 8 2009, 10:10 PM
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i think songs from mr. india[1961] were also picturised on helen[dekha na jaye,mein machis ki teeli]
regards, mahesh |
hildebrand |
Mar 9 2009, 12:59 AM
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Thanks for pointing out that mahesh ji!
Dekha Na Jaaye video is there on youtube and its definitely Helen there! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mud2sHNHFLQ ) Other song video isn't there however. That must be a really patakha video as well. It appears that Geeta ji was preferred voice for Helen till around 1961. It would be interesting to see how many songs Asha sang in the same period. Its of course well known that Helen's first hit which made her career was Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo and would be a reason for the preferred choice. Updated list is as follows:- 1. Mera naam chin chin choo - Howrah Bridge 2. Dil se dil takarayein - Love Marriage 3. Bechain dil khoyi si nazar- Yahudi 4. Kahan Phir Hum Kahan - Night Club Club 5. Maara Re Maara - Aab-e-hayat 6. Oonchi edhi walon ne - Bedard Zamana Kya Jaane 7. Arey Tauba Yeh Teri Ada - 12 O Clock 8. Aaye Haaye Dilruba - Dr Vidya 9. Tere Liye Aaya Hai Le Ke Koi Dil - Gali Theke Rajpath (Bengali movie) 10. Ja Raha Hai Kyun Deewane - Passport 11. Tauba Tauba Tauba O Tauba Meri Maan - Passport 12. Majnu Ke Chhilke - O Tera Kya Kehna 13. Dekha Na Jaaye Socha Na Jaaye - Mr India 14. Main Machis Ki Teeli - Mr India Best Regards
Hildebrand Samandar ko Baandhe Aisa Koi Ghaat Nahi, Kadmon ko thaame aisi koi baat nahin Patli si dhaara samundar mein milti hai, milkar ke kho jaati hai, ghaat ghaat hi rehte hain woh samundar ho jaati hai, karlo jo chaaho, banlo jo chaaho “Geet boodhe nahin hote, unke chehron pe jhurriyan nahi girti wo palte rahte hain, chalte rahte hain sun-ne walo ki umra badal jaati hai….” Please Visit http://www.anmolfankaar.com: A website dedicated to Artists of the Indian Subcontinent. Now follow it on twitter too. http://twitter.com/anmolfankaar http://www.shamshadbegum.com : A website dedicated to the Living Legend Shamshad Begum. May She Live Long. http://www.madamnoorjehan.com : A website dedicated to Madam Noorjehan http://www.geetadutt.com : A website dedicated to Geeta Dutt Nee Roy |
parag_sankla |
Mar 9 2009, 01:14 AM
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It appears that Geeta ji was preferred voice for Helen till around 1961. It would be interesting to see how many songs Asha sang in the same period. Good observation HB. Also another fact needs to be noted here. Helen was not on the scene when Geeta ji was in her real prime (1947-1951). Parag Please visit www.geetadutt.com
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hildebrand |
Mar 9 2009, 01:26 AM
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If one asks me her prime lasts till 1958.
Best Regards
Hildebrand Samandar ko Baandhe Aisa Koi Ghaat Nahi, Kadmon ko thaame aisi koi baat nahin Patli si dhaara samundar mein milti hai, milkar ke kho jaati hai, ghaat ghaat hi rehte hain woh samundar ho jaati hai, karlo jo chaaho, banlo jo chaaho “Geet boodhe nahin hote, unke chehron pe jhurriyan nahi girti wo palte rahte hain, chalte rahte hain sun-ne walo ki umra badal jaati hai….” Please Visit http://www.anmolfankaar.com: A website dedicated to Artists of the Indian Subcontinent. Now follow it on twitter too. http://twitter.com/anmolfankaar http://www.shamshadbegum.com : A website dedicated to the Living Legend Shamshad Begum. May She Live Long. http://www.madamnoorjehan.com : A website dedicated to Madam Noorjehan http://www.geetadutt.com : A website dedicated to Geeta Dutt Nee Roy |
parag_sankla |
Mar 9 2009, 01:37 AM
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Oops..I meant to say "Helen was not on the scene during the subset of years 1947-1951 of real prime of Geeta ji's career."
Parag Please visit www.geetadutt.com
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parag_sankla |
Mar 9 2009, 01:42 AM
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BTW, IMDB reports Aawaara (1951) as Helen's first film as chorus dancer (uncredited).
Parag Please visit www.geetadutt.com
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hildebrand |
Mar 9 2009, 01:57 AM
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According to Helen's biography on wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Richardson) Cukoo helped her get the chorus dancer jobs in Shabistan and Awara.
It would be interesting to see how many songs Geeta ji sang for Cukoo (other than Neele Asmaani). As you may be knowing Shamshad Begum was the voice associated with Cukoo. Best Regards
Hildebrand Samandar ko Baandhe Aisa Koi Ghaat Nahi, Kadmon ko thaame aisi koi baat nahin Patli si dhaara samundar mein milti hai, milkar ke kho jaati hai, ghaat ghaat hi rehte hain woh samundar ho jaati hai, karlo jo chaaho, banlo jo chaaho “Geet boodhe nahin hote, unke chehron pe jhurriyan nahi girti wo palte rahte hain, chalte rahte hain sun-ne walo ki umra badal jaati hai….” Please Visit http://www.anmolfankaar.com: A website dedicated to Artists of the Indian Subcontinent. Now follow it on twitter too. http://twitter.com/anmolfankaar http://www.shamshadbegum.com : A website dedicated to the Living Legend Shamshad Begum. May She Live Long. http://www.madamnoorjehan.com : A website dedicated to Madam Noorjehan http://www.geetadutt.com : A website dedicated to Geeta Dutt Nee Roy |
parag_sankla |
Mar 9 2009, 09:16 AM
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A "possible" list of films for which Geeta ji could have sung for Cuckoo
Vidya (1948) Nishana (1950) Shabistan (1951) Stage (1951) Aadhi Raat (1950) Aahuti (1950) Naujawan (1951) Pyar Ki Baaten (1951) Shahenshah (1953) Lakeeren (1954) Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955) Ustad (1957) Sipahsalar (1956) Please visit www.geetadutt.com
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hildebrand |
Mar 9 2009, 03:23 PM
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Mr and Mrs 55 we know the song. Senior members can tell about the others if she indeed sang for Cukoo.
Best Regards
Hildebrand Samandar ko Baandhe Aisa Koi Ghaat Nahi, Kadmon ko thaame aisi koi baat nahin Patli si dhaara samundar mein milti hai, milkar ke kho jaati hai, ghaat ghaat hi rehte hain woh samundar ho jaati hai, karlo jo chaaho, banlo jo chaaho “Geet boodhe nahin hote, unke chehron pe jhurriyan nahi girti wo palte rahte hain, chalte rahte hain sun-ne walo ki umra badal jaati hai….” Please Visit http://www.anmolfankaar.com: A website dedicated to Artists of the Indian Subcontinent. Now follow it on twitter too. http://twitter.com/anmolfankaar http://www.shamshadbegum.com : A website dedicated to the Living Legend Shamshad Begum. May She Live Long. http://www.madamnoorjehan.com : A website dedicated to Madam Noorjehan http://www.geetadutt.com : A website dedicated to Geeta Dutt Nee Roy |
hildebrand |
Mar 21 2009, 01:23 AM
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HB, It will be wonderful if you can (at your convenience) rip the video of this song and share with us. It will be a fun to watch this lovely 9 minute song. Cheers Parag Uploading it with the relevant scene of their fight (Helen and Vyjanthimala) for perspective. This song is set up as a competition between the two to see who dances better. Its as much a competition of their dance skills as it is for the singing skills of the two singers. Both come up in flying colours although due to film reasons one has to be shown to lose but it is quite lamely done at the end. Enjoy! Aaye Haaye Dilruba Video Dr Vidya (1962) 10:18 352x288 MPG format This post has been edited by hildebrand: Mar 21 2009, 01:28 AM Attached image(s) Best Regards
Hildebrand Samandar ko Baandhe Aisa Koi Ghaat Nahi, Kadmon ko thaame aisi koi baat nahin Patli si dhaara samundar mein milti hai, milkar ke kho jaati hai, ghaat ghaat hi rehte hain woh samundar ho jaati hai, karlo jo chaaho, banlo jo chaaho “Geet boodhe nahin hote, unke chehron pe jhurriyan nahi girti wo palte rahte hain, chalte rahte hain sun-ne walo ki umra badal jaati hai….” Please Visit http://www.anmolfankaar.com: A website dedicated to Artists of the Indian Subcontinent. Now follow it on twitter too. http://twitter.com/anmolfankaar http://www.shamshadbegum.com : A website dedicated to the Living Legend Shamshad Begum. May She Live Long. http://www.madamnoorjehan.com : A website dedicated to Madam Noorjehan http://www.geetadutt.com : A website dedicated to Geeta Dutt Nee Roy |
parag_sankla |
Mar 21 2009, 12:11 PM
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Excellent upload buddy. Made my day!
Cheers Parag Please visit www.geetadutt.com
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hildebrand |
Mar 21 2009, 10:52 PM
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Glad you like it Parag.
I have also uploaded it on youtube for others to enjoy without worrying about ratio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmcOPcaHkuU This post has been edited by hildebrand: Mar 21 2009, 11:07 PM Best Regards
Hildebrand Samandar ko Baandhe Aisa Koi Ghaat Nahi, Kadmon ko thaame aisi koi baat nahin Patli si dhaara samundar mein milti hai, milkar ke kho jaati hai, ghaat ghaat hi rehte hain woh samundar ho jaati hai, karlo jo chaaho, banlo jo chaaho “Geet boodhe nahin hote, unke chehron pe jhurriyan nahi girti wo palte rahte hain, chalte rahte hain sun-ne walo ki umra badal jaati hai….” Please Visit http://www.anmolfankaar.com: A website dedicated to Artists of the Indian Subcontinent. Now follow it on twitter too. http://twitter.com/anmolfankaar http://www.shamshadbegum.com : A website dedicated to the Living Legend Shamshad Begum. May She Live Long. http://www.madamnoorjehan.com : A website dedicated to Madam Noorjehan http://www.geetadutt.com : A website dedicated to Geeta Dutt Nee Roy |
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