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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:22 AM

Sahir & Shairi

Films of Shair Ludhianvi

Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shair Hoon
Pal Do Pal Meri Kahaani Hai
Pal Do Pal Meri Hasti Hai
Pal Do Pal Meri Jawaani Hai

….

Kal Aur Aayenge Naghmon Ki
Khilti Kaliyaan Chun Ne Waale
Mujh Se Behattar Kahne Waale
Tum Se Behattar Sun Ne Waale


The poet who wrote these words, Sahir Ludhianvi, in reality would be remembered for ever as long as people who love literature and especially poems like this exist. It is the greatness of his humility that he speaks of other poets who write better than him will come sometime tomorrow. That is a definite possibility. But for now, he probably is the greatest of those we know.

Abdul Hayee, better known as Sahir Ludhianvi, was born in 1921 into an aristocratic Muslim family in Ludhiana, Punjab. But he spent much of his childhood in poverty. This transition from worldly comforts to a meager existence took place when he was still very young. At 13, his father took a second wife. His mother left Sahir’s father in protest of his decision to marry again, taking Sahir with her. For the rest of his childhood Sahir lived in constant fear because his father has vowed to kill him to spite his mother.

With hard work Sahir managed to survive and was admitted to a college only to be dismissed for bad behavior because he disobeyed the principal’s rules by sitting on the lawn with a female student. He enrolled in another college and fell in love with one of his college students, named Amrita Pritam, who responded by reciprocating his love. Sahir found himself expelled from the college for the second time because of his writings in the college magazine that the school authorities found to be disruptive. His hopes of marrying Amrita, who was a Sikh by her faith, came to an abrupt end because her father was against his daughter marrying a Muslim. Frustrated and dejected, Sahir decided to give up college and move to Lahore. This was in 1943.

It took two years for Sahir to find a publisher to publish his book “Talkhiyaan”, a collection of poems Sahir has been writing for the last several years. These poems, written from the depths of his heart receive attention, making his name immediately recognizable. This led him to employment. Sahir worked as a magazine editor and his writings and the magazine became popular. Eventually he was able to simultaneously edit as many as four different magazines. His writings adorned all of them. Readers loved Sahir’s beautifully thought out poems, which in turn increased his popularity, thus leading to the popularity of the magazines.

At this time Sahir become a member of the Progressive Writers’ Association (PWA). Immensely influenced by the organization’s communist ideology, he started publishing writings against the repressive government in the magazines he was editing. It was 1949. India and Pakistan have been two separate and independent countries for nearly two years. Incensed by Sahir’s writings, branding them to be inflammatory, in 1949 the Government of Pakistan issued a warrant for his arrest. Sahir managed to flee to Delhi. From Delhi he eventually moved to Bombay in search of work. Based on his credentials as a writer, it did not take long for Sahir to land a job writing lyrics for movies. First movie he wrote lyrics for was, “Azad Ki Raah Par”, released in 1949.

In 1949, Sahir was just 28 years old. In that short span of life, he underwent more ups and downs than many people experience in a lifetime. These experiences undoubtedly left a mark on Sahir, turning him into the type of writer he was. His lyrics and poetry had such moving intensity, leaving an indelible mark on those who read or heard his work. He wrote with purity, depth, sadness and hope about declining societal values, the senselessness of the political machine and the havoc to countless lives brought on by war. His command of the written word was so complete that his readers felt as though he was addressing their individual hearts.

His first lyrics written for the film “Azad Ki Raah Par (1949)” failed to make any impression. The movie was a flop and the songs also did not do well. The very next year, in 1950, Sahir had an opportunity to work with the music director S.D. Burman in the film “Afsar”. His success with the film secured work for him on three different films in 1951, all with the great Burmanda: “Naujawan”, “Baazi”, and “Sazaa”. Songs from these films became huge hits, especially from “Baazi”. After this series of successes there was no looking back for Sahir. The Burmanda-Sahir collaboration resulted in several beautiful songs. They worked together on 15 films and their collaboration reached a peak with “Pyaasa”. Sadly this was the last time the duo would work together.

In nearly 30 years of film work, Sahir worked on about 80 films. Songs from most of these films exhibit his literary skills and most of them are still popular today. His most significant work came in Guru Dutt’s “Pyaasa (1957)”. The very next year his work for “Phir Subah Hogi” solidified his position as being unparalleled when it came to writing about the hypocrisies and declining values of society.

While Sahir’s professional life flourished, his love life, sadly, continued to involve heartache. His love for singer Sudha Malhotra, who was Hindu, never materialized because of their different religions.

By 1970’s Sahir’s work output declined. During this period, most of his songs were written for Chopra Brothers’ films, especially Yash Chopra. But even with only a few assignments he had, Sahir always wrote from his heart. Yash Chopra’s “Kabhi Kabhie” made in 1976 is a glittering example of this.

Sahir passed away when he was only 59 years old after a massive heart attack during a card game.

Sahir won the Filmfare award twice as the best lyricist, in 1964 for “Taj Mahal” and in 1976 for “Kabhi Kabhie”. He was also awarded Padmashri by the Government of India.

In the next few months I would like to share with you Sahir’s great poetry through the songs from the films he wrote for. First, let is look at his filmography …


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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:27 AM

Sahir's Filmography

Following is Sahir's filmography ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:30 AM

Azad Ki Raah Par (1949)

Per some published sources, this was Sahir's first film. He wrote four songs for this movie. I don't have a single song to share from this album. Please share with rest of if you have any of the songs from this album. Thank you.

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:39 AM

Afsar (1950)

According to unconfirmed reports, Sahir wrote lyrics for one song in this album. I have five songs from this album, but none of them were written by Sahir Saab. If anyone would like, I can upload these songs from "Afsar". Meanwhile, I am requesting the members to share if they have any song written by Sahir Saab in this movie. Thanks.

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:49 AM

Baazi (1951)

“Baazi” tells the story of an ordinary man turning into a criminal as a shortcut to social mobility. This movie was a huge hit when it was released. It paved way for Dev to repeat the same role successfully later in Guru Dutt’s “Jaal (1952)” and Chetan Anand’s “Taxi Driver (1954)”. But “Baazi” has done more than this. This film was responsible for launching several people’s careers. Let’s see how it shaped lives of some of the important and most influential people in the film industry …

It gave Guru Dutt his first start as a director. Dev, a friend of Guru, promised to have Guru direct a film when he turned into a producer. Dev kept his end of the bargain by giving the assignment to Guru for the movie “Baazi” he was producing. Guru, who also acted in several movies, briefly appears in this movie at the very beginning.

It also gave Raj Khosla an opportunity to work as an assistant director for Guru for the first time. Raj was a close friend of Dev and wanted to be a singer. Dev offered him the job to work with Guru until Raj can find success in the field of his choosing. Khosla was assistant to Guru for four of his movies; “Baazi (1951)”, “Baaz (1953)”, “Jaal (1952)”, and “Aar Paar (1954)”. In 1956, Raj turned into a full-time director when Guru offered him to direct Dev in “C.I.D.” By the way, Raj also appears in a scene in "Baazi".

It introduced Badruddin (Jamaluddin Kazi), later christened as Johnny Walker by Guru in his third movie, as a comedian. Balraj Sahni who met Johnny Walker on the sets of “Hulchul (1951)” introduced him to Dev and Guru on the sets of “Baazi”. In the original story there was no role of Johnny Walker. But impressed by his comedy, Guru created a role even after the movie was half way completed. By the way, Sahni was the coauthor of the story of “Baazi” with Guru Dutt. He also worked on the screenplay. When Sahni was busy shooting for “Hulchul”, Guru made several changes to the script. Sahni Saab didn’t like what happened, and he never again worked with Guru.

The movie also introduced a new heroine, Kalpana Kartik. She would later marry Dev in real life. Chetan Anand, Dev’s older brother, was very unhappy with Guru because he thought Guru was unreasonable on his demands with a newcomer. At one point he decided take over for Guru, mostly because of Balraj Sahni’s protests, and shot the film himself for a couple of days. (Balraj Sahni and Chetan Anand were classmates. They both were also members of Indian People’s Theatre Association, IPTA.) When Guru complained about this, Dev intervened and gave Guru complete control of the film.

Sahir Ludhianvi already wrote for a couple of films before this movie. But this was the movie that established him as a force to reckon with. One can see the promise of great things cominng from his pen in future years.

This was also the movie in which Geeta Roy shed her image as a singer of devotional and sad songs. Burmanda, who composed some beautiful music for the movie, had her sing several fast paced songs. This opened up a whole new singing phase for Geetaji.

This was only part of the story for Geetaji. She and Guru Dutt, fell in love with each other during the shooting of the movie. This eventually led to their marriage in 1954.

The movie has nine songs. Seven of them are solos by Geetaji. Each of the song is an utter delight. The song “Tadbeer Se Bigdi” created a sensation when the movie was released. Audience flocked to see Geeta Bali perform a dance to this song over and over again. Interestingly, Sahir wrote it to be a ghazal. It was Burmanda’s idea to give the song a western touch. This as well as rest of the songs from this movie and the movie itself became huge hits.

Many experts believe that the movie became successful mostly because of the way songs were picturized. This skill Guru Dutt exhibited in this movie only improved from film to film he produced or directed. His scenes in this film lift mundane to unusual. He uses what someone called as “rhythmic editing” by taking many close-up shots. The climax of the scene with Geetaji’s song, “Suno Gajar Kya Gaaye”, is still remembered as one that builds the tempo brilliantly and maintains the nail biting tension.

I am uploading songs from this film in three back-to-back posts. Here is first set of songs …


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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:54 AM

Songs from "Baazi (1951)" Continued ...

Here are more songs from this beautiful album ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:59 AM

Concluding Songs from "Baazi (1951)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album ...



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Posted by: Faraaj73 Apr 16 2010, 12:26 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Apr 16 2010, 03:00 PM)

Posted by: Aditya Pant Apr 16 2010, 04:58 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Apr 16 2010, 10:49 AM)

Posted by: Aditya Pant Apr 16 2010, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(Faraaj73 @ Apr 16 2010, 12:26 PM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Apr 16 2010, 03:00 PM)

Azad Ki Raah Par (1949)

Per some published sources, this was Sahir's first film. He wrote four songs for this movie. I don't have a single song to share from this album. Please share with rest of if you have any of the songs from this album. Thank you.

Hi Swarapriya

I think I've heard some of the songs from this album, but this GM Durrani solo is the only song I possess. Its a nice song but I don't track lyricists and not too sure this was penned by Sahir...

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Posted by: Exon Apr 16 2010, 07:19 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Apr 16 2010, 10:30 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:28 PM

QUOTE(Faraaj73 @ Apr 15 2010, 11:56 PM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Apr 16 2010, 03:00 PM)

Azad Ki Raah Par (1949)

Per some published sources, this was Sahir's first film. He wrote four songs for this movie. I don't have a single song to share from this album. Please share with rest of if you have any of the songs from this album. Thank you.

Hi Swarapriya

I think I've heard some of the songs from this album, but this GM Durrani solo is the only song I possess. Its a nice song but I don't track lyricists and not too sure this was penned by Sahir...

Dil Fida Karte Hain, Qurban Jigar Karte Hain[attachmentid=321977]

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:29 PM

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QUOTE(swarapriya @ Apr 16 2010, 10:49 AM)

Baazi (1951)

SP, Aye Dil Aye Deewane is not from Baazi, but Baaz - lyrics by Majrooh, music by OPN.

Aditya

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 16 2010, 10:31 PM

QUOTE(Exon @ Apr 16 2010, 06:49 AM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Apr 16 2010, 10:30 AM)

Azad Ki Raah Par (1949)

Per some published sources, this was Sahir's first film. He wrote four songs for this movie. I don't have a single song to share from this album. Please share with rest of if you have any of the songs from this album. Thank you.

SP,

Congratulations on yet another nice thread and writeup.
A couple of years ago, Anupama had posted Sahir's songs list.
http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=64714&view=findpost&p=544321

You may find it useful for cross reference.

Exon

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 20 2010, 08:30 AM

Naujawan (1951)

Here is another collaboration of SD and Sahir Saab, again in 1951, that produced some beautiful songs. There are a couple of beautiful duets by Geetaji and Rafi Saab. Also, a couple of duets by Kishoreda. Both solos of Lata are excellent. It is beautiful to listen to Lata finish the song "Dil Ka Dard" on a high note. Unfortunately the audio of this song is not that good. But song of the album is the other solo by Lata, "Thandi Hawaayen". A mesmerizingly melodious song tuned by Burmanda to some beautiful lyrics. You feel as if a cool breeze is caressingly touching your face.

I am also including a special version of "Thandi Hawaayen". In this Lata discusses her experience singing for Burmanda. This is taken from the album "Legends: S.D. Burman - The Ageless All Rounder (CD1)".

Here are the songs from this beautiful album ...



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Posted by: akbaralibhai Apr 21 2010, 09:27 AM

Thank you very much for starting this wonderful thread and songs of Baazi and Naujawan.

Posted by: HarshBhatt Apr 22 2010, 09:02 AM

Great start, waiting for some 'never heard before songs'

Keep sharing

Thanks

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 22 2010, 09:15 AM

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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 22 2010, 09:16 AM

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Posted by: Abbasi Apr 25 2010, 07:47 PM

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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 25 2010, 10:54 PM

QUOTE(Abbasi @ Apr 25 2010, 07:17 AM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Apr 16 2010, 10:30 AM)

Azad Ki Raah Par (1949)

Per some published sources, this was Sahir's first film. He wrote four songs for this movie. I don't have a single song to share from this album. Please share with rest of if you have any of the songs from this album. Thank you.

Just brilliant poetry of sahir sahab in Azadi ki raah par. Right now I'm out of station, will try to share when comes back.

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 26 2010, 12:17 AM

Sazaa (1951)

Here is another beautifully melodious album from the incomparable Burmanda. There are eight songs in this film, but only one of them was written by Sahir Saab. And it is a thing of beauty. The song, "Tum Na Jaane Kis Jahaan Mein Kho Gaye", turns out to be a standout song of the album. That is saying a lot because all of the songs are so good. But in this song, with engrossing lyrics and some lilting music, and the still young and fresh honeyed voice of Lata the song comes alive and like the song says you're helplessly lost in some other world. Now that is the power of heart warmingly mellifluous music ...

I am also uploading a special version of "Tum Na Jaane". This is taken from the album "Lata Live in 1981 - Vol. 1".

Now for the songs of this great album ...



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Posted by: swarapriya May 1 2010, 05:55 AM

Jaal (1952)

“Jaal” was Guru Dutt’s second film as a director. He repeated most of the cast members and technicians from his first film “Baazi (1951)”. Dev Anand, Geeta Bali, K.N. Singh, and Badruddin (not yet Johnny Walker) were all repeats from “Baazi”. So also, the music director S.D. Burman and the lyricist, Sahir.

Raj Khosla was again the assistant director. When Guru offered the job to Raj, interestingly, Chetan Anand offered Raj to stay with him, but Raj decided to go along with Guru. Guru and Raj, who was introduced to Guru by Dev, became very close friends. After Guru passed away, in an interview Raj confides that it was the best thing he did to decide to go and work with Guru as Raj was able to learn many fine points from Guru.

V.K. Murty, who was assistant to Ratra for “Baazi”, became a close friend of Guru when he was shooting the movie. Murty was signed by Guru to be the chief photographer for “Jaal”. The association of Murty and Guru lasted until the death of Guru. Murthy photographed all of Guru’s films except “Chaudhvin K Chand” for Guru.

Interestingly, like in “Baazi”, Guru also appears briefly in this movie as well. He is part of the group of fishermen. He is one of the actors in the chorus of the song, “Zor Lagaake” which Geetaji sang beautifully. Incidentally, Raj Khosla also appears briefly in the movie as part of Dev’s team involved in treachery.

Baburao Patel, Filmindia’s editor, was very critical of Guru’s potential as a director after “Baazi” was released. In the November 1952 issue, reviewing “Jaal”, Patel has to eat his own words and had some nice words to say about Guru.

The story of “Jaal” was credited to Guru himself. However, it was heavily borrowed from a 1948 Italian film, “Bitter Rice”. Guru Dutt also wrote the screenplay.

The movie was shot mostly outdoors. It was filmed near Ratnagiri. It is on the coast between Bombay and Goa. Boats, village fairs, churches, fishermen at work, all were party of the natural surroundings that gave “Jaal” its authentic beauty representing the beauty of simple and quiet village people.

A word about the songs. This film has some of the memorable songs written by Sahir and composed by Burmanda. Each song is an utter beauty. Of course the standout song is “Yeh Raat Yeh Chaandni”, duet as well as solo versions. Interestingly, this Hemantda’s song Guru originally wanted to have Raj Khosla sing. It was an ardent desire of Raj to become a singer. Guru wanted to help his friend. Burmanda did record the song in Raj’s voice. But Burmanda was so unhappy about the result that he told Guru that Raj’s voice is too raw and is not ready for such an assignment. Guru was very upset with Burmanda. But better senses prevailed and Hemantda was selected to sing the song. I for one, applaud Burmanda’s choice. Otherwise music lovers all over the world would have been robbed of such superb and unforgettable rendition.

Speaking about “Yeh Raat Yeh Chaandni” one thing is very remarkable about it, apart from Hemantda’s beautiful singing, richly romantic lyrics, and fine nonimposing music. It is the way the song was picturized. This is one of the unforgettable techniques of Guru. He was a master at picturizing songs that were visual treats. In the movie, the song sung very seductively by Hemantda for the hero Dev Anand, starts as the night falls and the moon rises. The sounds of crooning are carried as a gust of wind opens Geeta Bali’s door and reaches her ears. The drawn out song is simply irresistible as she joins the embrace of her lover by the end of the song by walking in almost a trance like state. The duet version is also has a powerful impact making picturization.

I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts. Here is the first set …


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Posted by: swarapriya May 1 2010, 06:05 AM

Concluding Songs from "Jaal (1952)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this sparklingly beautiful album from Burmanda. I am also including here a longer version of the melodious duet "Yeh Raat Yeh Chaand". This is from the album "Legends: S.D. Burman - The Ageless All Rounder (CD1)".

Now for the songs ...



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Posted by: swarapriya May 10 2010, 07:59 PM

Lal Kunwar (1952)

Here is another creation resulting from the collaboration between Sahir Saab and Burmanda. There are 11 songs in this film. Unfortunately I have only three of them I am able to share here. Most of the missing ones, shown in red italics in the table below, I believe, are available. I am requesting members to share the missing songs if they can. Thank you.

Of the three songs I am uploading, my favorite is Suraiya's beautifully melodious "Tum Jo Mile" song. There was definitely magic in her voice that mesmerizes you when she sings melodies like this. Suraiya worked with Burmanda in only three films, "Vidya (1948)", "Afsar (1950)", and "Lal Kunwar (1952)". The first two were Dev's films when Dev and Suraiya were romantically involved and Burmanda's relationship with Dev was firmly cemented. Remember in "Afsar" her songs "Manmor", "Naina Diwana", and "Preet Ka Naata" with Geetaji? How about "Vidya"? Her solo "Kise Maaloom Tha" and her duet with Mukesh, "Laai Khushi". I wish there was more from this association of Suraiya and Burmanda. But these are the only three films they worked together and a total of 10 songs she sang for Burmanda are some of the sweetest songs she sang.

Here are the three songs from "Lal Kunwar" I have ...



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Posted by: sangeetbhakt May 10 2010, 08:53 PM

I have 2 more in low bitrate.

Film: Laal kuNwar (1952)
Music: S D Burman
Format: mp3
Bitrate: 32 kbps (this is all I have)

Song: NigaaheN kyooN
Singer: Suraiya
Duration: 3:22

Song: Preet sataaye teri
Singer: Suraiya
Duration: 3:03

Posted by: swarapriya May 11 2010, 03:34 AM

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Posted by: swarapriya May 11 2010, 06:31 AM

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Jaal (1952)

“Jaal” was Guru Dutt’s second film as a director. Interestingly, like in “Baazi”, Guru also appears briefly in this movie as well. He is part of the group of fishermen. He is one of the actors in the chorus of the song, “Zor Lagaake” which Geetaji sang beautifully.

It has been close to sixty year since this song was recorded, still the lines "Zor lagaake haiyya" are evergreen. The group of people who move heavy objects (like industrial equipments) still use these words to energize them. I have myself seen 30 odd movers in industry moving chemical reactors chanting "Zor lagaake haiyya". That is the power of the words by Sahir sahab, the Burmanda composition and of course the "magical" voice of Geeta ji and chorus.

Posted by: astob70 May 13 2010, 04:25 PM

Sahir sahab has been and will remain one of the greatest lyricists of all time. His poetry has always had a deep impact on me. Salutes to you Sahir sahab.

Thanks so very much Swarapriya for all the wonderful uploads.

Posted by: swarapriya May 13 2010, 06:42 PM

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Posted by: swarapriya May 15 2010, 06:23 AM

Alif Laila (1953)

Here is a great musical with beautiful lyrics to go with it. Lata's song "Bahaar Aayi" is a gem of a song, literally as well composition wise and also the way Lata sings it. There are two magnificent solos by Talat Saab, both in his velvety smooth voice. Also, there are a couple of fine duets of Lata and Rafi Saab.

I will upload these songs in back-to-back two posts. The first post consists of all the songs from the film. The second post consists of some extended version songs. Now for the first set ...



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Posted by: swarapriya May 15 2010, 06:33 AM

Concluding Songs from "Alif Laila (1953)" ...

I am uploading here four extended version songs. Some are only slightly longer and their quality compared the ones from post 1 is a bit on the lower side. Also, please note that some songs are only few seconds longer. The extended version of the song "Bahaar" is 55 seconds longer, "Khaamosh" is 30 seconds longer, "Kya Raat" 15 seconds, and "Tujh Ko" by 27 seconds. I also have a slightly longer version of Talat Saab's song "Mere Naghmon" by 17 seconds. However, I am not uploading it here because of its very poor quality.

Here are these songs ...



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Posted by: astob70 May 16 2010, 04:58 PM

Thanks Swarapriya for welcoming me aboard.

Thanks once again for the Alif Laila upload.

Posted by: swarapriya May 16 2010, 08:33 PM

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Posted by: swarapriya May 22 2010, 01:44 AM

Armaan (1953)

Here is a beautiful album by the great Burmanda. On the top of it, some enriching lyrics from Sahir Saab. Interestingly there is no song by Lata in this album. However, there is some lovely singing by Geetaji, Asha, Manna & Talat Saab. Just savor ...



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Posted by: swarapriya May 27 2010, 04:32 AM

Humsafar (1953)

This is an unusual album in the sense that its music director was the fabulous Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. The great Ustad, renowned throughout the world for his knowledge and expertise of classical music is less known for the music he composed for films. Here is briefly about the legendary Ustad ...

Great Ustad Ali Akbar Khan (see the picture attached) was a virtuoso of Sarod instrument (I am enclosing below a music piece of the playing of this instrument from one of his albums). He came from a great musical heritage and was popular throughout the world for his unparalleled skills as a musician. He travelled all over the world and on many occasions accompanied Ravi Shankar on several of his concerts. His jugalbandis with Shankar were a highlight of these concerts (I am enclosing a track of jugalbandi between these two famous artistes below).

For most of his life in later years he lived in the United States of America where he founded a school training students all over the world. He opened many branches of this school throughout many important world centers. In 1989, he was awarded Padma Vibhushan. He was nominated five times for the Grammy awards. He received several awards in the US for his many significant contributions to the classical music during his illustrious life.

Khan Saab scored music for handful of movies in Bengali, Hindi, and English. This is the second film for which he scored music for the Nav Ketan banner. In 1952, he also scored music for Chetan Anand’s “Aandhiyan”. His other notable credits for films include Satyajit Ray’s “Devi (1960)’ in which Sharmila Tagore made her acting debut in the title role and Ismael Merchant’s “The Householder (1963)” with Shashi Kapoor in the lead role.

Before we open up the songs of "Humsafar" here are the two classical music renditions of the Ustad ...


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Posted by: swarapriya May 27 2010, 04:49 AM

Songs of "Humsafar (1953)"

This beautiful album composed by Ustad Ali Akbar Khan Saab is greatly benefited by some beautiful lyrics of Sahir Saab and great singing of Geetaji and Kishoreda. By favorite of the album is Geetaji's lovely solo, "Haseen Chaandni". In her melodious voice, when you listen to this song you feel as if you are drenched in a lovely breeze that is bathed in moonlight.

All songs from this album are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you. It appears like I may be still missing a song from this album, shown in red italics in the table below. If indeed this is the case, please share this song if you can. Thank you.

Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: taiyab53 May 27 2010, 05:25 AM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ May 27 2010, 05:49 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya May 27 2010, 09:53 PM

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Posted by: swarapriya May 29 2010, 01:45 AM

Babla (1953)

Here is another beauty from the knockout combination of Burmanda and Sahir Saab. Hridyanath Mangeshkar sings a song in this movie. This is interesting because in our films, it has been a general practice for female singers to sing for little boys. In this case, Hridyanathji, must have been a little boy himself, sings the song. Apart from this, did he sing in any other movies?

All songs I am uploading are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you. One of the songs, the song by Mannada, is of inferior quality. I am also missing a song shown in red italics in the table below. If you can, please kindly share with rest of us. Thanks.

Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: taiyab53 May 29 2010, 03:48 AM

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Posted by: Aditya Pant May 29 2010, 10:27 AM

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Posted by: HarshBhatt May 29 2010, 10:44 AM

Thanks for Humsafar and Babla songs Swarapriya

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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 2 2010, 01:36 AM

Jeevan Jyoti (1953)

Here is another beautiful album from the combination of Sahir and SD. Apart from its beautiful music, this movie has a couple of interesting things worth noting. Shammi Kapoor made his acting debut this year. He made several movies the very same year and many people believe that this was his first film released as a hero. In an interview Shammi discloses that this was the first movie he signed to be a hero. Besides acting in the movie, Shammi also sings a song with Asha. Thus Burmanda had both Raj (in "Dil Ki RanI in 1947) and Shammi sing for his movies.

Chand Usmani, Meena Kumari's sister, made her acting debut in this movie. Even though she was never able reach the heights of her illustrious sister, that would be a tall order for anyone, she did hold on her own and persevered long enough in the film field to be remembered for a role here or a role there. She acted in 60 plus movies.

Burmanda's assistant for this film was N. Dutta. Dutta became a full fledged music director later on and distinguished himself as a fine one with several movies to his credit. He is also noted for working mostly with Sahir Saab.

I will upload the songs from this album in two back-to-back posts. Now for the details of the songs in this first post and the songs themselves ...


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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 2 2010, 01:48 AM

Concluding Songs from "Jeevan Jyoti (1953)" ...

There are several beautiful songs in this post. Geetaji has a couple of solos and a beautiful duet with Rafi Saab that are worth mentioning. I particularly like her solo, "Mann Sheetal". Shamshadji also has a lovely solo in "Saari Kushiyan". These and rest of the songs from this beautiful album are uploaded in this second post.

Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...


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Posted by: surhall Jun 2 2010, 03:32 AM

Soja_Re_Soja_Meri_Ankhiyon_Ke_Taare__L_.zip (
this song sing by asha -geeta dutt
dhall

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Jeevan Jyoti (1953)

Chhayi Kari Badariya and So Ja re So Ja by Asha are version songs.

Posted by: swarapriya Jun 6 2010, 01:30 AM

Shahenshah (1953)

Here is yet another winner from the combination of Burmanda and Sahir Saab. I am uploading all songs here except for the one shown in red italics in the table below. If indeed this is the missing song, and if you can, please share. Thanks.

Now for the details of the songs andd the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: akbaralibhai Jun 6 2010, 01:52 AM

Thank you very much Swarapriya for Shahenshah songs. Do you have the original version of "Naazon Ke Pale" by Talat?

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Shahenshah (1953)

Here is yet another winner from the combination of Burmanda and Sahir Saab. I am uploading all songs here except for the one shown in red italics in the table below. If indeed this is the missing song, and if you can, please share. Thanks.

Now for the details of the songs andd the songs themselves ...

I don't think there's any Lata version of Aayi Baharein Le Ke.

Lookng at akbaralibhai's comment, it seems that you have uploaded the re-recorded version of Naazon Ke Pale. It is a more easily available version and was re-recorded in studio sometime in the 80s, and sadly Talat Mahmood voice is a pale shadow of his original voice. Here's the original version:

Naazon Ke Pale - Shahenshah 1953 - Talat - SDB - 128 - 03:19
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Aditya

Posted by: swarapriya Jun 6 2010, 08:03 PM

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Shahenshah (1953)

Here is yet another winner from the combination of Burmanda and Sahir Saab. I am uploading all songs here except for the one shown in red italics in the table below. If indeed this is the missing song, and if you can, please share. Thanks.

Now for the details of the songs andd the songs themselves ...

I don't think there's any Lata version of Aayi Baharein Le Ke.

Lookng at akbaralibhai's comment, it seems that you have uploaded the re-recorded version of Naazon Ke Pale. It is a more easily available version and was re-recorded in studio sometime in the 80s, and sadly Talat Mahmood voice is a pale shadow of his original voice. Here's the original version:

Naazon Ke Pale - Shahenshah 1953 - Talat - SDB - 128 - 03:19
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Aditya

Posted by: swarapriya Jun 9 2010, 01:23 AM

Shole (1953)

There were four different types of lyricists in this movie including Sahir Saab. Geetaji dominated the proceedings with several songs. The duet of Geetaji and Hemantda is mostly the song that belongs to Geetaji. I have seen her portion only appear as a separate song in several collections. Therefore I have decided to include here only Geetaji's portion of the song as a separate one.

It appears like I may be missing at least two more songs shown in red italics in the table below. If indeed this is the case, and if you happen to have them, please kindly share with rest of us.

Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 12 2010, 12:18 PM

Angaarey (1954)

Here is another beautiful album from the knock-out combination of Burmanda and Sahir Saab where every song is a melodious winner. All these songs are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you.

Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 17 2010, 04:17 AM

Taxi Driver (1954)

Here is another of Dev’s movie that was a trend setter because of not only a different way of characterizing the principals in the movie but also making Mumbai part of the proceedings. The city was as important as the character of the taxi driver played by Dev.

Here are some of the highlights of making of this movie …

The entire Anand clan was involved in the movie making. Dev of course was the producer and the hero. The director was Chetan, Dev’s older brother. The story and the screenplay were written by Uma Anand, Chetan’s wife and Vijay, Dev’s younger brother. This was Vijay’s first screenplay. The heroine of the movie, Kalpana Kartik, who was introduced in Dev’s earlier movie “Baazi” in 1951, became Dev’s wife while shooting this movie. He married her during the middle of a night while taking a shooting break. In an interview much later, Vijay who became a celebrated director and fine actor himself, says that he was never able come close to coming up with another script like “Taxi Driver”.

The movie introduced a new woman, Sheila Ramani to the screen. She played a club dancer, She and Kalpana shared the screen almost equal amount of times even though they were never together in any scene.

The movie was brilliantly photographed by V. Ratra. Mumbai never looked this good in the brilliance of black and white, in lights and shades, in clear sunlights and in smoke filled pubs.

During the dance numbers Sheila Ramani performed in the movie, a original jazz band was hired. This consisted of the husband and wife team of Vernon and Betty Corke and their two sons Noel and Alan. The foursome turned in cameo performances. The Corkes never got their due and eventually migrated to Australia seeking greener pastures.

The hit team of Burmanda and Sahir Saab continue to churn out one after another memorable hits. This movie was no exception. Every song is an utter delight. The standout song of the movie is “Jaaye Toh Jaaye Kahaan”. It is a dual song, sung separately by both Lata and Talat. Both songs are equally good. But my favorite is Talat’s version. An absolutely wonderful song. Talat Saab worked in only a few films for Burmanda but whenever they came together the results have been nothing less than extraordinary.

I am uploading all of the songs from an original soundtrack album in the first post. In the second post, I am including some specials. Now for a description of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves …



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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 17 2010, 04:26 AM

Concluding Songs from "Taxi Driver (1954)" ...

I am including in this post an extended version of the song "Aye Meri Zindagi". This is by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you. I am including another version of the song "Chaahe Koi Khush Ho". This one contains some dialogues. Also by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thanks. Finally I am including a special version of Talat Saab's "Jaaye Toh Jaaye Kahaan". This one has a nice introduction by Rajendra Mehta and is taken from the album "Legends: Talat Mahmood - The Silken Voice (CD2)".

Now for a description of these songs and the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 25 2010, 10:55 AM

Devdas (1955)

Here is Bimal Roy paying a glowing tribute to one of his mentors, P.C. Barua, who made "Devdas" back to back both in Bengali and Hindi in 1935. Bimalda was the cinematographer for both of those movies. “Devdas” was also made in Tamil around late 40's. In 1953, it was made in both Telugu and Tamil with one of the greatest performances ever seen on screen by an Indian actor, Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, who gave such a heart rendering performance that is so haunting that seems like never fade away from your memory chambers.

Bimalda's "Devdas" was inexplicably a commercial failure. It had all the great elements to go with it, but for some reason it didn't click with the audience. It had all the right ingredients one expects from Bimlada. Great performances, beautiful music, brilliant photography, a slow paced brooding study of life that is just being wasted away slowly but surely. Bimalda deservedly won the Filmfare award as the Best Director.

All the principal actors gave wonderful performances. Dilip, who was a favorite with moviegoers, already starred in his previous outing a string of movies that were tragedies. Even though Dilip gave a great performance, people took it in stride and didn’t pay any particular attention to his portrayal of a grief stricken lover. Still Dilip won the Filmfare award as the Best Actor. Suchitra Sen as Paro was beautiful and stunningly photographed. Vyjayanti Mala, I believe she was barely 17 or 18 at that time, gave a great performance as Chandramukhi. She was awarded Filmfare’s Best Supporting Actress award. Vyjayanti declined to accept the honor stating that hers was actually the leading character in the movie and not that of Paro. Motilal, as a friend of Devda who introduced him to both Chandramukhi and alcohol as a diversion from Paro, was also equally brilliant. He walked away with Filmfare’s Best Supporting Actor award.

Burmanda had set the music that apparently reminds one of rural Bengal music culture. Lyrics by Sahir are awe inspiring. Songs like both duets of Geetaji and Mannada, “Aan Milo Aan Milo” and “Saajan Ki Ho Gayi Gori” and Talat Saab’s two solos “Kis Ko Khabar” and “Mitwa Laagi Re” and others are not only lyrically rich but melodiously composed and beautifully executed by the respective singers.

I am uploading all songs in three back-to-back posts. The first two posts contain all the songs of the film from an original soundtrack album. The third post gives some extended version songs.

Now for a description of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves …


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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 25 2010, 11:02 AM

Continuing Songs from "Devdas (1955)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 25 2010, 11:07 AM

Concluding Songs from "Devdas (1955)" ...

Here are three extended version songs from this film ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 2 2010, 12:01 AM

House No. 44 (1955)

Here is yet another beauty from the combination of Dev-SD-Sahir. Incredible it may seem but this threesome association has produced some everlasting musical melodies. Continuing their success from their previous outings like "Baazi (1951)", "Jaal (1952)", and "Taxi Driver (1954)" they do it again in this movie. It has several lovely songs like both of the solos by Hemantda, "Chup Hai Dharti" and "Teri Duniya Mein" and one of my all time favorites of Lata, that melodious number "Phaili Hui Hai". Lata oozes so much sweetness into this song that you succumb helplessly to its lovely lyrics, rich composition, and emotionally romantic tinge in her singing.

I am posting these songs in back-to-back three posts. The first two posts contain all the songs from the movie form an original soundtrack album. The third post contains some specials.

Now for the details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 2 2010, 12:07 AM

Continuing Songs from "House No. 44 (1955)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album ...


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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 2 2010, 12:16 AM

Concluding Songs from "House No. 44 (1954)" ...

I am uploading in this post several specials. I am including here Jagjit Singh's version of "Teri Duniya Mein". This is from his album "Close to My Heart". I am also including Lata's version of the same song. This one is from her album "Lata's Shraddhanjali-1". Finally I am including a slightly extended version of the same song. In this there is some humming by Asha before the actual Hemantda's song.

Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...


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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 8 2010, 09:18 PM

Marine Drive (1955)

Here is one of the first albums N. Dutta worked with Sahir Saab. It has several fine numbers with Rafi Saab's "Ab Woh Karam Karen" taking the top honors. Here are the songs, all by the compliments of the Forum members, thank you ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 16 2010, 01:05 AM

Milap (1955)

This movie was first for both director Raj Khosla and the music director N. Dutta as an independent one. The movie was based on Frank Capra’s 1936 Hollywood classic that starred Jean Arthur and Gary Cooper. The English version, considered a classic, was a multiple award winning film including the Best Director Oscar for Capra. However the Hindi version of the film flopped despite a good story, fine acting by the principles, rich lyrics, and beautiful songs.

N. Dutta, who made his debut with this film, was assistant to S.D. Burman and other musicians for a long time. When he got a chance to provide music for this movie he jumped at the opportunity. Knowing the power of lyrics, and having worked with S.D. and seen the results before, Dutta insisted on having lyrics written by Sahir Ludhianvi. He had his wish granted by the producer. The result is that there are some great lyrics and some fine music and some pretty good songs. Even though the movie was a financial failure, Dutta went onto provide melodious music for several other movies, with Sahir Saab writing lyrics for many of them.

The first time director of “Milap”, Raj Khosla, was a good friend of Dev Anand, the movie's hero. Before turning to be a fulltime director, Raj assisted Guru Dutt in many of the movies Guru directed. Khosla got another opportunity to direct “C.I.D. (1956)” starring Dev Anand for Guru Dutt. The success of that movie paved way to many more blockbusters from him.

I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts. There are some really good songs in this album. Geeta Dutt dominates with three beautiful solos and a duet with Rafi Saab. I love the way Geetaji sings the song "Hum Se Bhi Kar Lo". An absolute delight, it just oozes with overwhelming sweetness. However, the song “Yeh Bahaaron Ka Sama”, sung individually by Lata and Hemantda, became a signature song of the movie. Our fellow member Venkat wrote earlier when these songs were posted nearly two years back that the mukhda of the duet “Bachna Zara” is identical to the mukhda tune of a Lata solo, “Tara Rara” from “Hoor-E-Arab (1955)”. The music for this film was composed by Ghulam Mohammed. Both 1955 movies, different music directors, and different songs with the same mukhda! May be an amazing coincidence.

Here are the details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 16 2010, 01:12 AM

Concluding Songs from "Milap (1955)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album ...



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Posted by: sangeetbhakt Jul 16 2010, 11:51 AM

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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 16 2010, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jul 1 2010, 11:46 AM)

Concluding Songs from "House No. 44 (1954)" ...

I am uploading in this post several specials. I am including here Jagjit Singh's version of "Teri Duniya Mein". This is from his album "Close to My Heart". I am also including Lata's version of the same song. This one is from her album "Lata's Shraddhanjali-1". Finally I am including a slightly extended version of the same song. In this there is some humming by Lata before the actual Hemantda's song.

Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...

The humming is almost certainly Asha and not Lata.

But speaking of Lata, the solo "Phaili hui hai sapnoN ki baaheN" is such a lovely song. I absolutely love it.

Posted by: yogihit Jul 17 2010, 02:22 PM

SP thanks again

Posted by: Viraj Padhye Jul 17 2010, 03:50 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jul 16 2010, 12:13 PM)

QUOTE(sangeetbhakt @ Jul 15 2010, 11:21 PM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jul 1 2010, 11:46 AM)

Concluding Songs from "House No. 44 (1954)" ...

I am uploading in this post several specials. I am including here Jagjit Singh's version of "Teri Duniya Mein". This is from his album "Close to My Heart". I am also including Lata's version of the same song. This one is from her album "Lata's Shraddhanjali-1". Finally I am including a slightly extended version of the same song. In this there is some humming by Lata before the actual Hemantda's song.

Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...

The humming is almost certainly Asha and not Lata.

But speaking of Lata, the solo "Phaili hui hai sapnoN ki baaheN" is such a lovely song. I absolutely love it.

I wonder if someone else can second your opinion whether the humming belongs to Lata or Asha. Speaking about "Phaili", I am with you all the way, SB. It is one of my favorites of Lata.

Cheers,
S

Posted by: rpnawani Jul 17 2010, 06:31 PM

Thanks Swarapriya for sharing these beautiful albums. It is a treat to hear Sahir's shairi with great music.

rpnawani

Posted by: swarapriya Jul 18 2010, 12:53 AM

QUOTE(yogihit @ Jul 17 2010, 01:52 AM)

SP thanks again

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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 22 2010, 03:52 AM

Munimji (1955)

Munimji was a sort of breakaway movie. Its storyline and many scenes from the movie formed a template for many successful future movies. It was produced by Filmistan (Shashidhar Mukherjee also know as S. Mukherjee - father of actor Joy Mukherjee), the studio that was responsible for so many money spinning musicals. It was directed by Subodh Mukherjee, younger brother of Shashidhar, a first for him. Subodh always wanted to make a movie and has similar storyline ideas. Instead he ended up directing Munimji. Writing duties were handled by Nasir Hussain, a future famous producer and director himself who churned out several successful musicals to his credit. Nasir and Subodh also co-wrote the screenplay. The dialogues were written by Nasir and Qamar Jalalabadi. Interestingly, Jalalabadi who is a renowned lyricist, didn't write any songs for this movie.

Dev's portrayal in the movie was full of light-hearted fun and was just great. He was nominated in the Best Actor Filmfare Award category, but lost to Dilip Kumar (for Azaad) in apparently a very close vote. Nirupa Roy played Dev's mother and won the Best Supporting Actress Filmfare Award for her portrayal. In years, apparently, Roy was younger to Dev in real life!

Interestingly, Nasir Hussain practically took the same story idea and made three other money spinners in "Tumsa Nahin Dekha," "Dil Deke Dekho," and "Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai" all major musical blockbusters.

The songs of "Munimji" are just superb. I have so many favorites in this movie. The dual version of the song “Jeevan Ke Safar”, especially the version by Kishoreda is just awesome. Another one of my favorites is the trio by Geetaji, Hemantda, and Thakur, the song “Dil Ki Umangen”. An unforgettable song that is absolute fun to listen to with both Geetaji and Hemantda at their teasingly pleasing best. I read in this Forum that Thakur who is the cosinger of this song is none other than the great veteran actor Pran himself. I am not able to confirm this.

It is noteworthy that Burman Da did not have Sahir write all the songs, he wrote most of them, even though their collaborations in many of the previous movies enjoyed phenomenal success. The writing duties for this film were split between Sahir and Shailendra.

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



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 22 2010, 04:04 AM

Concluding Songs from "Munimji (1955)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful Burmanda album. I am also including here a special version of the song "Jeevan Ke Safar" with an introduction by Jagjit Singh. This is taken from the album, "Legends: S.D. Burman - The Ageless All Rounder (CD 1)".

Here are these memorably melodious beauties ...



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Posted by: Faraaj73 Jul 22 2010, 04:32 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jul 22 2010, 08:22 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Jul 22 2010, 11:36 PM

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QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jul 22 2010, 08:22 AM)

Munimji (1955)

Another one of my favorites is the trio by Geetaji, Hemantda, and Thakur, the song “Dil Ki Umangen”. An unforgettable song that is absolute fun to listen to with both Geetaji and Hemantda at their teasingly pleasing best. I read in this Forum that Thakur who is the cosinger of this song is none other than the great veteran actor Pran himself. I am not able to confirm this.

Swarapriya

Pran sang the comedy part of Dil Ki Umangein Hain Jawaan...and it was obviously picturised on him...

Posted by: swarapriya Jul 30 2010, 01:06 PM

Railway Platform (1955)

Here is another beautiful album from Madan Mohan Saab. Sunil Dutt made his acting debut with this movie. It has several hit songs with Rafi Saab's "Basti Basti" taking the top honors. I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts. Here is the first set of songs ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 30 2010, 01:12 PM

Concluding Songs from "Railway Platform (1955)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album. Note that the song "Andheri Nagri" is split up into two parts here. The full song was uploaded in the first post, even though the numbers don't add up ...



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Posted by: yogihit Aug 1 2010, 11:26 AM

SP

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 7 2010, 12:08 AM

QUOTE(yogihit @ Jul 31 2010, 10:56 PM)

SP

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 7 2010, 12:15 AM

Chandrakanta (1955)

Unfortunately I have only one song from this movie, a regular version and extended version of Rafi Saab's classic "Maine Chaand". I am uploading these two versions here. I am requesting members to please kindly share the missing songs shown in red italics in the table below. Thank you very much ...



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Posted by: taiyab53 Aug 7 2010, 02:06 AM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Aug 7 2010, 01:15 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 7 2010, 06:01 AM

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QUOTE(swarapriya @ Aug 7 2010, 01:15 AM)

Chandrakanta (1955)

Unfortunately I have only one song from this movie, a regular version and extended version of Rafi Saab's classic "Maine Chaand". I am uploading these two versions here. I am requesting members to please kindly share the missing songs shown in red italics in the table below. Thank you very much ...

here are the remaining songs courtsy HF

taiyab

1)56-chandrakanta-n dutta-geetadutt-sahir ludyanvi-swami tere darsha ko aayi brijbala-3.20 mins-160 br

2)56-chandrakanta-n dutta-rafi & asha-sahir ludyanvi-ji chahta hai kahin door jayiye duniya-3.20 mins-160 br

3)56-chandrakanta-n dutta-rafi & asha-sahir ludyanvi-zindagi tang hai mere shero utho aye-6.25 mins-160 br

4)mast ho ke zara jhoom le-asha-3.32 mins-192 br

5)mujhko laga hai solwan saal-shamshad-3.05 mins-192 b

6)qismat agar hai saath tumhaare to kya-asha-3.14 mins-192 br

Posted by: Viraj Padhye Aug 7 2010, 07:49 AM

Hi SP,

As per HFGK, this is 1956 release. Last pending song attached.

Viraj

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 7 2010, 11:56 AM

QUOTE(Viraj Padhye @ Aug 6 2010, 07:19 PM)

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 12 2010, 01:33 AM

Funtoosh (1956)

Here is yet another beautiful album from the combination of Burmanda and Sahir Saab. In this Asha and Kishoreda sing all the songs with three solos and three duets by Kishoreda. I read somewhere that the song "Aye Meri Topi" was actually composed by R.D. when he was only nine years old. Incredible!

Sahir Saab paints a whole spectrum of rainbow colors with his poetry for these songs depicting different moods of gait, laughter, pathos, romance, exhilaration, tease, and serene sanity. I do have a favorite from this album. It is Kishoreda's solo "Dukhi Mann Mere". There so much power in the words, so much deep pathos in Kishoreda's voice, and such a stirring composition by Burmanda. A heart wrenching song.

I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts. In the first post I am including all the songs from an original soundtrack album. In the second post I am including several extended version songs.

Here are the details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Aug 12 2010, 01:39 AM

Concluding Songs from "Funtoosh (1956)" ...

I am including in this post several extended version songs from this beautiful album ...



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Posted by: Viraj Padhye Aug 12 2010, 06:51 AM

Hi,

Adding one missing song from Funtoosh.
Singer: Asha

Viraj

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 12 2010, 07:50 AM

QUOTE(Viraj Padhye @ Aug 11 2010, 06:21 PM)

Posted by: Debopriyo Aug 12 2010, 09:46 AM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Aug 12 2010, 07:50 AM)

QUOTE(Viraj Padhye @ Aug 11 2010, 06:21 PM)

Hi,

Adding one missing song from Funtoosh.
Singer: Asha

Viraj

Thanks for the bonus, Viraj. Cheers. -S

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 12 2010, 11:14 AM

QUOTE(Debopriyo @ Aug 11 2010, 09:16 PM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Aug 12 2010, 07:50 AM)

QUOTE(Viraj Padhye @ Aug 11 2010, 06:21 PM)

Hi,

Adding one missing song from Funtoosh.
Singer: Asha

Viraj

Thanks for the bonus, Viraj. Cheers. -S

Dulhi Man mere - slow -- //3:20//104kbps

Posted by: Faraaj73 Aug 12 2010, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(Debopriyo @ Aug 12 2010, 02:16 PM)

Posted by: Debopriyo Aug 12 2010, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(Faraaj73 @ Aug 12 2010, 05:27 PM)

QUOTE(Debopriyo @ Aug 12 2010, 02:16 PM)

Dulhi Man mere - slow -- //3:20//104kbps

Debopriyo Ji

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Posted by: swarapriya Aug 22 2010, 07:47 AM

Naya Daur (1957)

B.R. Chopra launched this movie coming off his earlier hit "Ek Hi Raasta (1956)". During the jubilee celebrations of “Ek Hi Raasta”, 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 “Naya Daur”, 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 the peak of his profession. 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 more 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. This 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 Dilip 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 this was no secret in the film industry. Because of the extended weeks of shooting scheduled for Bhopal, Madhubala's father, who was against Dilip’s affections for Madhubala, became nervous and decided to pull her off the film. Even though her love for Dilip was reciprocal, Madhubala decided to stick with her father's decision. Chopra sued Madhubala asking the 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 where the proceedings were held openly. 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 originally for Ashok Kumar, who was the hero of his three earlier films, “Afsana(1951)”, “Shole (1953)” and “Ek Hi Raasta (1956 )”, to play the lead. But Ashokji suggested that the story calls for someone younger than of his age and recommended that he should have Dilip play the role. When BR approached Dilip, he refused thinking that it will not fly. Ashok and Dilip Kumar were good friends and Ashokji persuaded Dilip to reconsider his decision. Though reluctant at first, Dilip finally accepted to play the lead.

The decision by Dilip turned out to be a good one as the movie became a huge hit. It also won Dilip Saab the Best Actor award from Filmfare. Also, the story by Akhtar Mirza won a Filmfare award. OP Saab's music also won the Best Music Award. This was the only Filmfare award OP won.

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. The first post includes all songs from an original soundtrack album. The second post contains some of the extended version songs.

Now for details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves ...





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Posted by: swarapriya Aug 22 2010, 07:57 AM

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

I am uploading here few extended version songs from this beautiful musical ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Aug 27 2010, 01:28 AM

Pyaasa (1957)

(Note: Most of the following write up I have used in an earlier posting.)

This probably is one of the most profoundly affecting movie ever made in India. Appropriately titled “Pyaasa”, it tells the story of a young poet’s thirst for love, recognition, and spiritual fulfillment. The movie portrays an artist’s isolation and craving for recognition through dappled imagery and some magnificent picturization of beautiful songs with literary rich lyrics.

Based on a story written in 1947 called “Kashmakash”, writer Abrar Alvi comes up with a gem of a screenplay. Guru Dutt who acted, produced, and directed the movie changed the story on the very first day when the shooting began. Originally the story was about a painter. Guru changed the hero from the painter to a poet. A perfectionist, this was how apparently Guru Dutt worked. He never hesitated to make changes at the last minute.

The movie originally was to star Nargis, Madhubala, and Dilip Kumar. Nargis backed out because she was unhappy with Guru Dutt because Sunil Dutt, her husband, was dropped from a movie Guru was producing and directing. The movie progressed well and canned even few reels but suddenly Guru decided to scrap the project quietly and didn’t even bother to inform Sunil Dutt about it. Madhubala backed out because she felt her experience with Guru Dutt from “Mr. & Mrs. ‘55” showed that he could be overpoweringly demanding and not easily satisfied. When both the heroines backed out, Mala Sinha was selected to play Nargis’ role and Waheeda was given the role that would have gone to Madhubala. For the first day of shooting when Dilip Kumar didn’t show up, Guru Dutt learned that Dilip didn’t want play the role because he thought it was going to be another “Devdas”. Guru then decided to cast himself in the role of the poet.

Guru Dutt also changed the ending from what Abrar Alvi wrote. In the original story, the movie would have ended with Vijay (Guru) meeting Meena (Mala Sinha) for the last time. But when the distributors saw this, they felt that it was too gloomy. Guru shot the last scene with he and Waheeda in each others arms started going towards the distant sunset in search of a better life.

Johnny Walker was originally cast to play Guru Dutt’s roommate (in the role of Shyam), kind of a negative role for Johnny. After several days of shooting, Guru changed his mind and cast Johnny as Sattar and took one of his assistant friends, Shyam Kumar, to play the role of Shyam.

The movie was dedicated to Gyan Mukherjee whom Guru Dutt admired immensely. Mahmood played the role of young Ashok Kumar in “Kismat” that was directed by Mukherjee. That is where Guru Dutt initially met Mahmood. Guru offered Mahmood to play his older brother’s role in “Pyaasa”. Mahmood also appeared in Guru’s previous film C.I.D. These were before Mahmood found his groove as a comedian.

For the important role of the publisher, Guru went back to his old friend Rehman. A fine actor, Rehman was not getting any decent offers. “Pyaasa” revived his career.

For Guru’s previous four films (“Baaz”, “Aar Paar”, “Mr. & Mrs. ‘55”, and “C.I.D.”) O.P. Nayyar composed music. This time because of the backdrop of Calcutta, Guru Dutt decided to go with S.D. Burman as the music director. He worked with Burman before in “Baazi” and “Jaal” and as a team they were terrific together.

S.D. was brilliant in capturing the magic of Bengal with gently lilting tunes and great background score that helped create the subtle atmosphere demanded by so many scenes. The background score was the same for each principal character in the movie. For example, in Meena’s (Mala Sinha) case, whenever she appeared on the screen, a harmonica was used to play a beautifully haunting tune. Incidentally the harmonica player was R.D. Burman. Sattar’s song “Sar Jo Tera Chakraaye” in “Pyaasa” was also composed by the young Burman, R.D. Recognizing the promise and talent, Guru offered R.D. his first job as a music director for his next project. After the completion of “Pyaasa”, Guru did start this project with R.D. as the music director, but after shooting few reels the movie was scrapped. R.D. used those recorded but unused songs for Mahmood’s first own production “Chhote Nawab”. By default it also became the first movie for which R.D. was the music director.

Sahir Ludhianvi was selected to write lyrics. Much of the credit for the success the movie enjoyed goes to the immensely rich lyrics written by Sahir. Articulating political commentary with humanitarian compassion and blending it with the experience of tragedy was the undercurrent of many of the songs written for this movie. Many people believe that Sahir’s own unhappy romances set a pattern of expression for these songs. Sahir never forgot what “Pyaasa” and Guru Dutt did for his writing career. Many a times he acknowledged Guru to be the principal reason for opening up the emphasis on content rather than on form in creating songs for the movies.

One of the things that made movie so great was the voices of Geeta Dutt, Hemant Kumar, and Mohd. Rafi. Every song they sang still lingers in your thoughts. But the song that symbolizes this movie is that atmospheric stunner, “Aaj Sajan Mohe Ang Laga Lo”. This probably is one of the greatest romantic moments ever filmed for a movie. Its sensuality is heightened by Geetaji’s mesmerizing voice that seem to oscillate by taking the listener between the earth and the heavens. A lovely interpretation of earthly divine love.

Mala Sinha was a relatively newcomer to Hindi films but already acted in many Bengali movies. However, for Waheeda, this was the first movie which demanded her to exhibit her histrionics and emotional skills. Guru was very patient with her. Encouraging and assisting. Instilling confidence. The end result is that a real star was born with this movie. Restrained and understated performances became her trademarks for most of her career.

This was the only second film for Waheeda Rehman. And her performance was simply brilliant as a prostitute with whom the hero finds solace and comfort. In such a demanding role, Waheeda gave an exceptional understated performance with effective emoting. She showed that she could be sultry and at the same time equally radiant.

The photography of “Pyaasa” adds another dimension to the movie’s unprecedented achievements. Guru Dutt and the cameraman V.K. Murty use black and white light effects and shadows so effectively that they leave their alluring imprints in heart forever. Imagery of Christ is used as a symbolic narrative, an allegory, of Vijay’s sufferings. When Rehman is reading the story in the newspaper about the death of Vijay, Meena is holding an issue of the Life magazine whose cover is adorned by Jesus Christ on the cross. Like Jesus himself, Vijay resurrects. When he appears for his own commemoration meeting, he stands at the doorway hands stretched much like Jesus on the cross.

In 2005, Time magazine voted “Pyaasa” as one of the 100 greatest movies in the world. A London-based magazine voted in 2007 Guru Dutt as one of the top 67 directors in the world. Quite a tribute to one of the great cinematic geniuses of Indian cinema.

In 1977, exactly 20 years after “Pyaasa” was released, it was remade in Telugu as “Malle Puvvu”. These songs were posted earlier.

Because of the number of songs, nazms, and verses this movie has, I will post them in four back-to-back separate posts. To start, here is the first set of songs …



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Posted by: swarapriya Aug 27 2010, 01:39 AM

Continuing Songs from "Pyaasa (1957)" ...

Here are the next set of songs from this great album ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Aug 27 2010, 01:51 AM

More Songs from "Pyaasa (1957)" ...

More songs from this great album. I am also including here a special version of "Aaj Sajan" with a fine introduction by Kalpana Lajmi. Lajmi is a niece of Great Guru Dutt and is a filmmaker in her own right. Her greatest achievement was "Rudaali" released in 1997.

Now for the songs ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Aug 27 2010, 02:01 AM

Concluding Songs from "Pyaasa (1957)" ...

I am including here some of the extended version songs from this beautiful film ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 1 2010, 11:50 PM

Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957)

Finally here is the movie where real Shammi arrived. It was a long way coming but came he did and with such a thud that it made waves all over the Hindi film world. After this movie, for Shammi and his fans his subsequent films were never the same again.

Under the guidance of his wife Geeta Bali, Shammi went through a complete metamorphism for this movie to give one last gasp try to save his professional carrier. With so many critics panning him to be another Raj Kapoor look-alike, he shaved his upper lip. He studied carefully why Elvis Presley and James Dean were so popular with youth all over the world. He groomed his hair Jimmy Dean style. He took a guitar and added twists and turns to his acting a la Elvis even though he could not play it. These changes earned in the industry the nick name of “Rebel Star” for Shammi, because of the changes he made for himself to appear as the star of the hit English movie, “Rebel Without a Cause (1955)” that starred Jimmy Dean.

When "Tumsa Nahin Dekha" was released, people immediately embraced this new incarnation of Shammi. He was an overnight box-office sensation. Things in Bombay film world were never going to be the same anymore.

This movie had a first-time director, Nasir Hussain. He was a popular writer for Filmistan Studios. One of his most popular story was Dev Anand-starrer "Munimji (1955)". Hussain also wrote the story and the screenplay for the movie. Its heroine, Ameeta was a protégé of the head of the Filmistan Studio. He was re-launching her with this movie. All the camera work, lighting, exposure, and publicity were carefully centered around her. Even the title of the movie was selected in praise of her when Tolaram Jalan, the studio head, ran a contest among his employees to come up with a name for the movie. But when the movie was released, people flocked theatres to watch mostly Shammi and listen to OP's mesmerizingly magical music.

The movie's huge success was eminently aided by one of the best scores OP provided in his career until that time. The mantra was simple. The beat should be upbeat. The style should be snappy. It is this that helped the singing and swinging style for Shammi. If OP came up with riveting rhythms, Shammi became a perfect foil with his acrobatic dancing. For Hindi films, it was the dawn of a new hero. No more sighs. Just smiles. Rafi Saab’s incredibly beautiful voice helped Shammi also discover his groove.
Every song from this film was a huge hit. Each one of them left a deep impression on its listeners. To aid OP were superb singing by Rafi Saab and Ashaji. Majrooh Saab wrote all of the lyrics except the title song. The title song was written by Sahir Saab. Originally Sahir Saab was signed to write the lyrics for the movie. He was coming off from a crowning achievement of penning lyrics for Guru Dutt's humane classic saga of a poet striving for recognition, "Pyaasa (1957)". He was in mood to write similar lyrics and was not ready for the type of lyrics this movie demanded. So Nasir Hussain quietly replaced Sahir Saab with Majrooh. Majrooh Saab did not disappoint. He was magnificent.

The title song sung by Asha that I am including here was not in the movie. I am also including an extended version of the song "Sar Par Topi". This is a DVD rip

I am uploading songs and a couple of specials in two back-to-back posts. Now for the details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves. I am including a brief snippet where Shaami talks (in English) about his role in this movie ...


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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 1 2010, 11:59 PM

Concluding Songs from "Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this great album ...



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Posted by: nandi Sep 7 2010, 07:36 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jun 12 2010, 12:18 PM)

Posted by: surhall Sep 7 2010, 07:54 PM

sangeet ka safar
have this for music lover & site

रचनाकार: साहिर लुधियानवी » अक़ायद वहम है मज़हब ख़याल-ए-ख़ाम है साक़ी


अक़ायद वहम है मज़हब ख़याल-ए-ख़ाम है साक़ी
अज़ल से ज़हन-ए-इन्सां बस्त-ए-औहाम है साक़ी

हक़ीक़त-आशनाई अस्ल में गुम-कदर्ह-राही है
उरूस-ए-आगही परवरदह-ए-अबहाम है साक़ी

मुबारक हो जाईफ़ी को ख़िरद की फ़लसफ़ादानी
जवानी बेनियाज़-ए-इब्रत-ए-अन्जाम है साक़ी

अभी तक रास्ते के पेच-ओ-ख़म से दिल धड़कता है
मेरा ज़ौक़-ए-तलब शायद अभी तक ख़ाम है साक़ी

वहाँ भेजा गया हूँ चाक करने पर्दे-ए-शब को
जहाँ हर सुबह के दामन पे अक्स-ए-शाम है साक़ी


dhall

Posted by: swarapriya Sep 7 2010, 10:31 PM

QUOTE(nandi @ Sep 7 2010, 07:06 AM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jun 12 2010, 12:18 PM)

Angaarey (1954)

Here is another beautiful album from the knock-out combination of Burmanda and Sahir Saab where every song is a melodious winner. All these songs are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you.

Now for the details of the songs and the songs themselves ...

Thanks for this excellent album. Talat's solo and duet with Lata are worth the price of admission!
nandi

Posted by: swarapriya Sep 7 2010, 10:33 PM

QUOTE(surhall @ Sep 7 2010, 07:24 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Sep 8 2010, 06:48 AM

12 O'Clock (1958)

Here is OP's beautiful album in which Sahir, fresh from his success with "Naya Daur (1957)" resulting in his collaboration with OP, had an opportunity to write a couple of songs for this album. This album is all Geeta. Exuberant. Effervescent. Exhilarating. Song of the album, my dear favorite one, is the song "Kaisa Jaadoo Balam Tu Ne Daara". Here is this and rest of the songs from an original soundtrack album ...



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Posted by: roxyman Sep 14 2010, 11:58 AM

thanks for great old songs specially Munimji (1955) the song i have been looking for "Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi Milte Hain Bichhad Jaane Ko"

Posted by: swarapriya Sep 15 2010, 09:26 AM

QUOTE(roxyman @ Sep 13 2010, 11:28 PM)

Posted by: swarapriya Sep 15 2010, 09:41 AM

Phir Subah Hogi (1958)

This probably is one of the best Hindi movies, aside from Guru Dutt’s “Pyaasa (1957)”, ever made in India that dealt with human dignity and a plea for humanitarian compassion. There were so may facets to this movie that combine to make it a great viewing experience. Watching it makes it a relentless as well as an unforgettable sensual experience at the same time. Let us look into some factors that made this a triumph in film making …

The movie was based on the famous Russian novel “Crime and Punishment” written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It was published in 1866. But the story of this movie extends the novel as an emotional plea for social justice and makes a compelling and compassionate political commentary. On one side an independent India saw the attraction of big cities sprawled with excitement, jobs, wealth, and opportunities. On the other side it also saw the greedy sprouting of crime, slums, injustice, and exploitation and because of it the disillusionment that it brought along. The movie shows this latter part of post independence India.

The movie has provided Raj Kapoor an opportunity to exhibit his talents as an actor. He pulls off this with a heart hugging performance where his role demands to react to not only external conflicts but that brings out internal insecurities to the surface. It calls for him to exhibit his histrionics to show the suffering of guilt and its toll of emotional turmoil. Raj carries this with unparalleled aplomb. This probably was one of the most wonderfully orchestrated insightful performances of his illustrious career that showcases his skill as an actor.

Raj Kapoor originally wanted Shankar & Jaikishan to provide music for this film. However, Sahir was adamant about having someone compose music who read Dostoevsky’s novel because he strongly felt that only that person could provide a convincing musical score. Khayyam was Sahir’ choice. Because of Raj’s objections, to show that he has the required abilities to deliver, Khayyam composed six different ways of the title song. Raj was so impressed that he agreed Khayyam to be the music director and left up to him to choose the tune he liked the best.

The musical score of this film happens to be not only one of the memorable ones ever scored by Khayyam but also one of the unforgettable ones put together for an Indian movie. Almost every song sparkles like a real gem. Especially the title song done by Asha and Mukesh with that beautiful haunting melody, to some of the compelling words penned by Sahir, and evocatively picturized in the movie stays with you forever. Khayyam never got his due as a music director that spanned a 50-year professional career. Yet songs from many of his movies have stood the test of time and have been perennial pleasers.

Sahir was coming off from the great success he enjoyed just about a year back with Guru Dutt’s classic “Pyaasa”. Here he was presented with another opportunity to extend similar sentiments, pathos, and sufferings through the powerful words he was commissioned to construct. And he did this with unparalleled magnificence engulfed with enormously grief stricken melancholy. It is clear that Sahir was not happy with what was going on in the society in the post independent India. The despair, disgust, decadence, deceit, and disillusionment spilled over from the message passed on by “Pyaasa” penetratingly permeates this movie as well. In the song “Chin-O-Arab” he laments “Rehne Ko Ghar Nahin Hai”. He complains to God in the song “Aasman Pe Hai Khuda” that “Aaj Woh Iss Taraf Dekhta Hai Kum”. Even amidst such hopelessness, a ray of hope that is always there, like the burst of sunshine amidst clouds, because in the end he concludes that “Woh Subah Kabhi Toh Aayegi”. Poets like Sahir, whose poetry had that intellectual element and has clamored for people to arise from the sultry smugness, only happen perhaps once in a millennium.

Interestingly, for all its glorified reality the movie never got any awards. So many people who were responsible to make this happen went unrecognized. Most of the awards for 1958 went to Bimal Roy’s lyrical poem of love, “Madhumati”. Best actor award went to Dev Anand for “Kala Pani”. The movie was not only nominated or considered for any awards , but also was a commercial failure. In the end the movie which should have been remembered in the book of film history as a memorable masterpiece ended up as another forgotten chapter.

I am uploading these songs in back-to-back two posts. The song "Woh Subah Kabhi To Aayegi" in all its parts is uploaded in the second post. Here are the songs in the first post ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 15 2010, 09:49 AM

Concluding Songs from "Phir Subah Hogi (1958)" ...

In this post I am including a slightly longer version of "Asman Pe Hai Khuda". I am also uploading all five parts of the song "Woh Subah Kabhi To Aayegi". Here are these songs ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 26 2010, 10:44 AM

Sadhna (1958)

This story was written by Pt. Mukhram Sharma who had hard time selling it to the film producers to make it into a movie. Almost all of them felt that it was too controversial and told him that it wouldn’t make into a good movie. B.R. Chopra decided to take the gamble and made a movie from it. It fetched Sharma a Filmfare Award for the Best Story.

Vyjayanti Mala was in Chopra’s massive hit “Naya Daur (1957)”. Remembering that and the role of Chandramukhi in Bimal Roy’s “Devdas (1955)”, Chopra offered Vyjayanti Mala the role of the dancer in “Sadhna”. After hearing the story she was overwhelmed by the scope offered by the role that called for not only to show off her dancing skills but the display of her histrionic abilities in some emotional scenes. She readily accepted the offer. Interestingly, this fetched her second Filmfare Award. She declined the Best Supporting Actress Filmfare Award, her first, for “Devdas” claiming that her role was that of a heroine. This time though she was the heroine and she readily accepted the award. The movie shows the maturity she gained as an actress as she portrays the parts of transformation of a prostitute to pious woman magnificently.

If the movie dealt with several issues dealing with women boldly, it was immensely helped by the rich lyrics Sahir Saab wrote for it. From the teasing “Kahoji Tum Kya Kya Kharidoge” to the clamour of admirers singing “Aaj Kyon Hum Se Parda Hai” to the indictment of the society for the way they treat women in the song “Aurat Ne Janam Diya Mardon Ko”, Sahir Saab stands very very tall.

I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post ...


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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 26 2010, 10:54 AM

Concluding Songs from "Sadhna (1958)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album ...


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Posted by: Abbasi Sep 30 2010, 08:28 PM

one of my favourite lyricist alongwith Kaifi & Gulzar...keep up the good work..

Posted by: swarapriya Oct 4 2010, 12:35 AM

QUOTE(Abbasi @ Sep 30 2010, 07:58 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Oct 4 2010, 12:41 AM

Society (1955)

Songs from this album were recently uploaded by Taiyabji in the "Complete Filmography Of Sachin Dev Burman, Alphabetically" thread in "Hamara Forums > Legends > Legendary Music Directors > Sachin Dev Burman" directory. These are avialble at the following location ...

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=53769&st=30

Thanks for the songs Taiyabji.

Posted by: swarapriya Oct 11 2010, 03:31 AM

Sone ki Chidiya (1958)

Sahir Saab wrote all but two songs for this beautiful album from OP (exceptions being a song by Majrooh Saab and a poem by Kaifi Azmi Saab). The combination that gave us some breezy songs in "Naya Daur" only a year back are here in altogether a different album. Yet results are the same. Some catchy and unforgettable songs that are stored away in your memory chambers forever. Every song in this album is just a sheer beauty. I will upload these in two back-to-back posts.

Let us enjoy starting with songs in this first post ...


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Posted by: swarapriya Oct 11 2010, 03:41 AM

Songs from "Sone ki Chidiya (1958)" Continued ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album. A poem written and recited by Kaifi Azmi Saab is one of the highlights ...


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Posted by: Aditya Pant Oct 11 2010, 08:29 AM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Oct 11 2010, 03:31 AM)

Posted by: rpnawani Oct 11 2010, 09:50 AM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Oct 11 2010, 03:31 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Oct 11 2010, 11:10 PM

Thank you very much Aditya and RP for catching errors in my post. I made changes to the listings to reflect this. My apologies to those who have downloaded the duplicate song "Deepak Tale".

S

Posted by: swarapriya Oct 25 2010, 12:22 PM

Bhai Bahen (1959)

Here is yet another winner from the combination of N. Dutta & Sahir Saab. I am uploading these songs in two back to back posts, all thanks to the courtesy of the Forum members.

First set of songs ...




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Posted by: swarapriya Oct 25 2010, 12:30 PM

Concluding Songs from "Bhai Bahen (1959)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album. It appears that I may be missing the song shown in red italics in the table below. If indeed this is the case, I am requesting members to share this if they can. Thank you.

Here are these songs ...



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Posted by: Abdur Rehman Oct 25 2010, 01:32 PM

SP, Here is the missing song. Courtesy Forum members
128 kbps/3:26

Cheers

Posted by: yogihit Oct 25 2010, 01:34 PM

Seshadri ji man gaye.. kya fast reply..
SP thanks a lot again

Posted by: swarapriya Oct 26 2010, 03:29 AM

QUOTE(Abdur Rehman @ Oct 25 2010, 01:02 AM)

Posted by: Abdur Rehman Oct 26 2010, 11:00 AM

You are welcome SP

Posted by: swarapriya Nov 2 2010, 03:33 AM

Char Dil Char Rahen (1959)

This Anilda's fine album has several beautiful songs written by the incomparable Sahir Saab. Interestingly, this is the only film in which brothers Raj and Shammi appeared together. They both appeared briefly again as guests in the film "Naseeb (1981)" but not with principal roles as in this movie. I am uploading these songs, some of them thanks to the courtesy of the Forum members, in two back-to-back posts.

Now for the first set of songs ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Nov 2 2010, 03:38 AM

Concluding Songs from "Char Dil Char Rahen (1959)..."

I am uploading here a couple of extended version songs in this post. The audibility of these songs is fine, but their quality is a little more desirable.

Here are the songs ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Nov 9 2010, 11:32 AM

Dhool Ka Phool (1959)

This film came from the house of B.R. Films who were noted for making many socially conscientious movies in 50's and early 60's. The movie dealt with the plight of an unwed mother and complications arising from the child nobody wants to own. This gave an opportunity for Sahir Saab to write some beautiful and rich lyrics. Some of the songs include a repentful mother singing "Tu Mera Pyaar Ka Phool Hai, ke Mera Bhool Hai" and Rafi Saab's heartwarming song "Tu Hind Banega Na Musalmaan Banega". I am uploading these and several others including some beautiful duets with Mahendra Kapoor and other cosingers from an original soundtrack album below.

Here are these songs in back-to-back two posts. Now for a description of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Nov 9 2010, 11:42 AM

Concluding Songs from "Dhool Ka Phool (1959)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Nov 16 2010, 10:40 AM

Didi (1959)

N. Dutta, the music director of this film, insited on working always with sahir Ludhiancvi Saab. Time and again they came together resulting in some rich lyrics Sahir Saab wrote for many of Dutta's hit compostions. Sudha Malhotra, with whom Sahir was in love, sang a couple of songs in this film. Their love was doomed from the beginning for various reasons but their collaboration yielded some beautiful songs. Incidentally, in this movie, when Dutta fell ill during its production with a song still to compose music for, Malhotra stepped in and completed the work. This song, her duet with Mukeshji, "Tu Mujhe Bhool Bhi Jaao", became a hit.

Here are all the songs of this beautiful album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Nov 24 2010, 02:46 PM

Barsaat ki Raat (1960)

Here is a beautiful musical extravaganza from Roshan Saab. Roshan Saab was not the first choice as a music director for the movie. Originally Khayyam Saab was signed to provide its music. But differences developed between the producers and Khayyam Saab that forced Khayyam Saab to leave the project. This gave an opportunity to provide to Roshan Saab for some of the great qawwali music ever screened for an Indian film. There are so many of them it feels like a long mushaira and a never ending musical celebration.

Sahir Saab who wrote the lyrics was at the top of his game here. The title song is just a thing of beauty. Rich lyrics. Mesmerizing singing of Rafi Saab. The experience just leaves one on cloud nine.

Interestingly, neither Sahir Saab nor Roshan Saab was nominated for any awards that year. Most honors went to Mughal-E-Azam but Shakeel Badayuni Saab won the Best Lyrics Award for the title track of "Chaudhvin ka Chand" and Shankar & Jaikishan won for their music for "Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai".

The movie came in the same year for its heroine, Madhubala, as her magnum opus "Mughal-E-Azam". Her beauty was still radiant in spite of her now well known health problems. However she didn't have much to do in the film and even her character was not that well defined.

Bharat Bhushan on occasion made good movies. This was one of them. He suited well in the role of the poet. He and the music and a sprightly Shyama lighted the screen with several musical interludes while Madhubala giggled away into our hearts.

I am uploading songs from this album in three back-to-back posts. The first two posts contain all the songs from the film. The third post has some extended version songs.

Here is a description of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves...


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Posted by: swarapriya Nov 24 2010, 08:39 PM

Continuing Songs from "Barsaat ki Raat (1960)"...

Here are all of the famous qawwalis from this film concluding all songs from the album...


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Posted by: swarapriya Nov 24 2010, 08:48 PM

Concluding Songs from "Barsaat ki Raat (1960)...

Here are extended versions of some of the qawwalis...


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Posted by: akbaralibhai Nov 24 2010, 09:23 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Nov 24 2010, 08:48 PM)

Posted by: swarapriya Nov 25 2010, 05:41 AM

QUOTE(akbaralibhai @ Nov 24 2010, 07:53 AM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Nov 24 2010, 08:48 PM)

Concluding Songs from "Barsaat ki Raat (1960)...

Here are extended versions of some of the qawwalis...

Thank you very much Swarapriya for this great album.

Posted by: swarapriya Dec 7 2010, 05:24 AM

Masoom (1960)

Following are the songs from this album. It appears like I may be missing the song shown in red italics in the table below. If indeed this is the case, please kindly share if you can. Thanks.




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Posted by: nandi Dec 7 2010, 10:27 AM

Thanks a lot for "Masoom." The song "Naani Teri Morni Ko Mor Le Gaye..." is worth the price of admission!
nandi

Posted by: Exon Dec 7 2010, 09:03 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Dec 7 2010, 05:24 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Dec 7 2010, 11:57 PM

QUOTE(nandi @ Dec 6 2010, 08:57 PM)

Posted by: swarapriya Dec 7 2010, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(Exon @ Dec 7 2010, 07:33 AM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Dec 7 2010, 05:24 AM)

Masoom (1960)

Following are the songs from this album. It appears like I may be missing the song shown in red italics in the table below. If indeed this is the case, please kindly share if you can. Thanks.

SP,

The missing song, 'tu prem nagar ka saadhu' a duet by Sabita Banerjee and Mohammad Rafi is available at the following link:
http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=47823&view=findpost&p=677487

Exon

Posted by: swarapriya Dec 17 2010, 06:13 AM

Girlfriend (1960)

This album by Hemantda has one of my most favorite duets of Kishoreda. The song is "Aaj Mujhe Kuchh Kehna Hai" with Sudha Malhotra. This is the only song, I believe, these two sang together. And what a song! It is a lovely composition enriched by Sahir Saab's endearingly beautiful lyrics. Sung with lot of passion by both Kishoreda and Malhotra. Especially Kishoreda's voice touches your nerves and evokes a sweet pain. A truly rewarding listening experience.

I am uploading all songs, most of them from an original soundtrack album, here. The only exception is the song "Talni". This was contributed by the Forum member Vin Nidhi. Thank you Vin.

I am also uploading a solo version of Sudha Malhotra's "Aaj Mujhe Kuchh Kehna Hai". This is not from the film but was sang in a London concert as a solo in 1972. The source for the audio is "You Tube".

Here are the songs...


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Posted by: romesh Dec 17 2010, 08:33 AM

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Posted by: Exon Dec 17 2010, 11:24 PM

QUOTE(romesh @ Dec 17 2010, 08:33 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Dec 18 2010, 02:44 AM

QUOTE(romesh @ Dec 16 2010, 07:03 PM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Dec 17 2010, 06:13 AM)

Girlfriend (1960)

This album by Hemantda has one of my most favorite duets of Kishoreda. The song is "Aaj Mujhe Kuchh Kehna Hai" with Sudha Malhotra. This is the only song, I believe, these two sang together. And what a song! It is a lovely composition enriched by Sahir Saab's endearingly beautiful lyrics. Sung with lot of passion by both Kishoreda and Malhotra. Especially Kishoreda's voice touches your nerves and evokes a sweet pain. A truly rewarding listening experience.

I am uploading all songs, most of them from an original soundtrack album, here. The only exception is the song "Talni". This was contributed by the Forum member Vin Nidhi. Thank you Vin.

I am also uploading a solo version of Sudha Malhotra's "Aaj Mujhe Kuchh Kehna Hai". This is not from the film but was sang in a London concert as a solo in 1972. The source for the audio is "You Tube".

Here are the songs...

hi SP

here are extended versions of the first two songs

aaj rona pada to samjhe--@192kbps--4.10mts
aaj mujhe kuchh kehna hai--@192kbps--4.15mts

quote=romesh

Posted by: swarapriya Dec 29 2010, 02:08 AM

Hum Dono (1961)

This happened to be one of the most popular albums of Jaidevji. Dev, whose regular was S.D. Burman, decided to give an opportunity to Jaidev, a longtime assistant to SD. Jaidevji returned the favour with spectacular results. Jaidev already made his solo debut with Chetan Anand's film, "Joru ka Bhai" in 1955, so it wasn't that he was going for the first time as an independent music director.

Here Jaidevji was working with Sahir Saab. Sahir Saab wrote some rich and beautiful lyrics. All songs became extremely popular and even today they are enjoyed for their youthful freshness. Solos by Asha and Rafi Saab especially are fondly remembered even today after nearly 50 years for their literary richness and the way they were unforgettably performed.

I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts. I am including some specials in the second post. Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Dec 29 2010, 02:27 AM

Concluding Songs from "Hum Dono (1961)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album. I am also including a couple of specials. One of this is with Dev's monologue before the song "Kabhi Khud Pe". This is taken from the album "Legends: Dev Anand - The Evergreen Star (CD 3)". From the same album there is an introduction by Dev to the song "Main Zindagi" I am uploading this as well.

Here are the songs...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jan 7 2011, 07:26 AM

Dharmputra (1961)

Yash Chopra, who made the stunning debut as a director with "Dhool Ka Phool" in 1959, once again comes through with such a fine and thought provoking film in "Dharmputra". It was again produced by his older brother, Bal Raj. The story was set during the partition days and the implications of Hindu-Muslim religious conflicts form its core. The movie got the Best Picture National Award but was a financial failure. After this debacle Yash Chopra never dealt such a daring subject for the rest of his film making career.

Shashi Kapoor got a real adult role for the first time in his career in this movie. Shashikala and Rajendra Kumar make uncredited appearances, both in separate song sequences.

One thing that stands out in the movie, apart from its noble plot, is the beautiful music and rich lyrics. N. Dutta tunes many magnificent melodies to the lyrics of Sahir Saab. There are many excellent songs in the movie. For example Mahendra has two of his best solos in "Aaj Ki Raat" and "Bhool Sakta Hai Bhala Kaun". Then there is Rafi Saab's rollicking "Jo Yeh Dil Diwaana". Asha also has two unforgettable numbers in "Main Jab Bhi" and "Naina Kyon". There is also a beautiful qawwali. I have many favorites in this album, but for me, the standout song is Asha's "Main Jab Bhi Akeli Hoti Hoon". Asha elevates this song an extra level to give it that sweet touch; it caresses your thoughts like eastern breeze. Utterly unforgettable melody...

Now for these beautiful songs...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jan 18 2011, 08:52 AM

Aaj Aur Kal (1963)

This is another beautiful album from the combination of Sahir & Ravi. I am uploading these songs in two back to back posts. The first post contains all the songs from the film. The second post contains some of the extended version songs.

Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jan 18 2011, 09:02 AM

Concluding Songs of "Aaj Aur Kal (1963)"...

Here are some of the extended version songs from this album...


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Posted by: memsaab Jan 18 2011, 06:53 PM

Thank you swarapriya---I just got to see this film a few months ago and it is lovely. The songs are wonderful, thanks for sharing

Posted by: swarapriya Jan 18 2011, 11:46 PM

QUOTE(memsaab @ Jan 18 2011, 05:23 AM)

Thank you swarapriya---I just got to see this film a few months ago and it is lovely. The songs are wonderful, thanks for sharing

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jan 21 2011, 12:05 AM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jan 18 2011, 08:52 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Jan 26 2011, 06:57 AM

Bahurani (1963)

This movie was based on a Bengali book and was made earlier into Telugu and Tamil films. I has some nice songs penned by Sahir Saab. I will upload these in three back-to-back posts. First two posts contain songs from the film. The third post contains some of the extended version songs.

Here are the songs in the frst post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jan 26 2011, 07:04 AM

Continuing Songs from "Bahurani (1963)"...

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



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Posted by: swarapriya Jan 26 2011, 07:11 AM

Concluding Songs from "Bahurani (1963)"...

Here are some of the extended version songs from this film...



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Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jan 26 2011, 12:39 PM

Here's Gumrah (1963)
[quote]Here is another film from B.R. Chopra that was a huge hit. The subject deals with a husband tormenting his wife to mend her ways because he suspects that she may be unfaithful. The movie boasts some fine performances by Mala Sinha and Ashok Kumar. But it is the music that is the main reason I think that the movie became such a huge winner. It is the combination of Ravi and Sahir again. As has been the case umpteen number of times before this, the music and songs for this film are no exception. Ravi utilizes talents of only two singers here, that of Asha and Mahendra. Mahendra especially comes through shining with several great songs. There are so many great songs in this movie that it is really difficult to single out one over another. All of the solos by Mahendra and his duets with Asha are just outstanding. I have a couple of favorites in this album. The solo by Mahendra "Aa Bhi Jaa" is just an absolute beauty. Very few words. But the way the song was composed and executed is just lovely. Another of my favorite is the duet "Aaja Aaja Re". Great lyrics. Lovely singing. Melodious music. The whole experience becomes such a sweet memory.

Here are the details of the songs from this original soundtrack album and the songs themselves ..."

Three songs here.. Four songs in the next post..


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Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jan 26 2011, 12:53 PM

3 songs..


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Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jan 26 2011, 01:09 PM

1 song..

Posted by: swarapriya Jan 27 2011, 02:43 PM

Thank you SJ Fan, for helping out with "Gumrah" uploads. Cheers. -S

Posted by: swarapriya Jan 31 2011, 01:53 PM

Dil Hi To Hai (1963)

Here is another Nutan-Raj Kapoor starrer. Except for "Anari (1959)" which was a super hit, none of the other movies starring them fared any better. Movies like "Kanhaiya (1959)" and "Chhalia (1960)" that preceded this didn't do that well. This movie also like the other two suffered the same fate and was a commercial failure. But like other movies, this movie also was a resounding success musically speaking. It is full of rich lyrics by Sahir Saab and some great compositions by Roshanji. Asha and Manna Dey dominated the proceedings along with able assist from Mukesh and Suman Kalyanpur. Manna's "Laaga Chunri Mein Daagh" is a perennial favorite. So is Asha's song "Nigaahen Milaane Ko".

There are altogether 10 songs in this album. Because of their lengths, I will upload them in two back to back posts. I am also uploading some extended version songs in post 3.

Now for a description of the songs and the songs themselves in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jan 31 2011, 02:00 PM

Songs of "Dil Hi To Hai (1963)" Continued...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jan 31 2011, 02:08 PM

Concluding Songs from "Dil Hi To Hai (1963)"...

Here are some of the extended version songs from this fine album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Feb 8 2011, 02:28 AM

Mujhe Jeene Do (1963)

“Mujhe Jeene Do” is perhaps the most realistic dacoit movie ever made. Yes, there were several other movies on the subject made. For example, there is the idealized version of Raj Kapoor’s “Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960)”. And there is a glamorized version of Ramesh Sippy’s “Sholay (1975)”. And countless others. But none was as realistic as “Mujhe Jeene Do”.

Sunil Dutt, who produced and acted in the movie, shot most of the movie in real locations in Madhya Pradesh (ravines of Bhind) which is a stronghold of dacoits. The story was inspired by the pacifist Vinoba Bhave who called for amnesty to all the dacoits who come and surrender to the law. It was brilliantly directed by Moni Bhattacharjee.

However change doesn’t come easy. For dacoits who were seeking an immediate salvation from the prior atrocities they committed and eventual rehabilitation they were seeking, the path was difficult to traverse. It is their travails of this travel the movie methodically charts in a sympathetic but realistic manner. Aside from the fine acting by the principals involved, Sunil got the Best Actor Award from Filmfare. The movie also was enriched by Jaidev’s brilliant musical score tuned to some of the finest lyrics written by Sahir Ludhianvi. There is beautifully sung patriotic song by Rafi Saab, “Ab Koi Gulshan Na Ujde”. Then songs like “Maang Mein”, "Moke Peehar Mein", and “Nadi Naare” by Asha have almost a hypnotic effect. Also Lata’s rendering of “Raat Bhi” and “Tere Bachpan” is simply mesmerizing.

I will upload these songs from the original soundtrack album in two back-to-back posts. Here is a description of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves...



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Posted by: swarapriya Feb 8 2011, 02:37 AM

Concluding Songs from "Mujhe Jeene Do (1963)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album including a special version of "Tere Bachpan". This song has an introduction by Lata and is taken from her album "Lata in Her Own Voice-2".

Now for the songs...



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Posted by: swarapriya Feb 18 2011, 12:51 PM

Taj Mahal (1963)

This award winning album from Roshan Saab is enriched with beautiful lyrics by Sahir Saab. I am uploading all of the songs from this album and several specials in back-to-back four posts. Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Feb 18 2011, 12:57 PM

Continuing Songs from "Taj Mahal (1963)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album...


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Posted by: swarapriya Feb 18 2011, 01:06 PM

Some Specials from "Taj Mahal (1963)"...

I am uploading below four specials from this film. There are a couple of versions of "Jo Vaada". One was recorded live by BBC in England. The other one is a live recording from a concert in Mumbai. I am also including an instrumental of this song. Finally, I am including a special version of "Paaon Chhoo" with Lata's commentary. This one is taken from her album "Lata in Her Own Voice-2".

Here are these songs...



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Posted by: swarapriya Feb 18 2011, 01:11 PM

Concluding Songs from "Taj Mahal (1963)"...

I am uploading in this post a couple of extended version songs from this album. Here are these...



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Posted by: swarapriya Feb 26 2011, 03:36 AM

Chandi ki Deewar (1964)

Here is once again the combination of N. Dutta & Sahir giving an exquisite album. Every song in this album is a charming winner. Here are the songs...



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Posted by: swarapriya Mar 6 2011, 09:00 PM

Chitralekha (1964)

This is a real classic album from Roshan Saab with fine enriched lyrics penned by Sahirji. Some of the beautiful songs include three lovely solos by Lata ("Ae Ri Jaane", "Sakhi Re", and "Sansaar Se") and a classic by Rafi Saab ("Mann Re").

I am uploading songs from this album in three back-to-back posts. The first post contains all the songs from the film from an original soundtrack album. The second post contains some specials. Finally, the third post contains a couple of extended version songs.

Now for a description of the songs and the songs themselves from the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Mar 6 2011, 09:15 PM

Songs of "Chitralekha (1964)" Continued...

I am including in this post several specials. One of these is a Kishore's rendition of Rafi Saab's "Mann Re". The quality of this audio is poor and there seem to be not much orchestra to go with the song. That way, this rendition of Kishoreda singing Rafi Saab's song is disappointing. I am also including here Lata's version of the very same song. Because of the better quality of the audio and the full orchestra used, this song does justice to Rafi Saab's song. Also included is Lata's another version of the same song, this one is from her "Shraddhanjali" album. Finally, I am including an instrumental of this song by N.R. Kamath. It is done with a bamboo flute.

Here are these songs...



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Posted by: swarapriya Mar 6 2011, 09:19 PM

Concluding Songs from "Chitralekha (1964)"...

I am including in this post a couple of extended versions of the songs...





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Posted by: swarapriya Mar 15 2011, 11:15 AM

Dooj Ka Chand (1964)

Whenever Roshan Ji and Sahir Saab got together they produced winners. Their collaboration in nine plus movies produced several musical gems. Songs from this album are no exception. I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts. The first post contains all the songs from the film. The second post has several extended version songs.

Here are the details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves. There is a song in this post where the Hemmady sisters, Suman and Shyama, sing together a song, "Jhaankti Hai Meri Aankhon Se" ...



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Posted by: swarapriya Mar 15 2011, 11:22 AM

Concluding Songs from "Dooj Ka Chand (1964)"...

I am posting here several extended version songs from this fine musical. Please note that the quality of both Rafi Saab's beautiful solos are unfortunately less than average...



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Posted by: ayyagari Mar 18 2011, 05:33 AM

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Posted by: swarapriya Mar 18 2011, 11:26 AM

QUOTE(ayyagari @ Mar 17 2011, 05:03 PM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jan 18 2011, 09:02 AM)

Concluding Songs of "Aaj Aur Kal (1963)"...

Here are some of the extended version songs from this album...

Here is the film version of 'Yeh Waadiyaan" (4 stanzas,4.41 min,128 kbps)

Madhu

Posted by: swarapriya Mar 22 2011, 12:27 AM

Gazal (1964)

This is yet another beautiful album from Madan Mohan Saab. Here he is greatly assisted by the beautiful lyrics written by Sahir Saab. The album has that signature song one expects from the combination of Lata and Madan Saab, “Kise Pesh Karoon”. Then there is a beautiful duet by Suman Kalyanpur and Rafi Saab, “Mujhe Yeh Phool Na De”. Rafi Saab also has four other great solos.

I am uploading all songs from this album in three back-to-back posts. The first two posts contain songs from an original soundtrack album. The third post contains several extended versions.

In the first post I am also including a special version of “Naghma Woh Sher Ki” with a nice introduction by Lata praising Madan Saab. This is taken from the album “Legends: Madan Mohan – The Instinctive Genius (CD 2)”.

Here are the details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves…


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Posted by: swarapriya Mar 22 2011, 12:35 AM

Continuing Songs from "Gazal (1964)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Mar 22 2011, 12:43 AM

Concluding Songs from "Gazal (1964)"...

I am including below several extended version songs from this beautiful album, all thanks to the courtesy of the Forum members...



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Posted by: swarapriya Mar 28 2011, 01:58 AM

Bahu Beti (1965)

Songs from this album were recently uploaded in the "Muse & Music" thread in this directory and are available staring at the following location...

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=77140&st=1623

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 4 2011, 02:36 AM

Kaajal (1965)

Ravi and Sahir Saab always proved a winning combination. Songs from this movie are no exception. There are quite a few of them in this album, 12 in all, and all of them are very very good indeed. I am posting these songs in three back-to-back posts. The first two posts contain songs from the film. The third post contains several extended versions and a special.

Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 4 2011, 02:42 AM

Continuing Songs from "Kaajal (1965)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 4 2011, 02:51 AM

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

In this post I am including several extended version songs and a special. The special is taken from the album "Legends: Asha Bhosle - The Enchantress (CD 2)". It has an introduction by the music director Ravi.

Here are these songs, where some of the extended version songs are thanks to the courtesy of the Forum members...



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Posted by: Kishore Kumar Apr 6 2011, 11:49 AM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Mar 22 2011, 12:43 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 6 2011, 10:40 PM

QUOTE(Kishore Kumar @ Apr 5 2011, 11:19 PM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Mar 22 2011, 12:43 AM)

Concluding Songs from "Gazal (1964)"...

I am including below several extended version songs from this beautiful album, all thanks to the courtesy of the Forum members...

Thanks Swarapriya. Was not entirely happy with audio quality of two of these - taking the liberty to post them afresh - scoured from web.

Ishq Ki Gharmiya Jazbaat kise - MP3 - 160 - 4:43
Naghma-o-She'r Ki - MP3 - 160 - 4:15

Best wishes,

Kishore

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 11 2011, 03:42 AM

Waqt (1965)

The winning combination of the music director Ravi, the lyricist Sahir Saab, and the producer and director Yash Chopra gave so many memorable musical hits. This one is one of their early efforts but even today, after 45 plus years, these songs sound as melodious as they were when they were originally heard way back.

I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 11 2011, 03:48 AM

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

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album...





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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 18 2011, 02:03 AM

Bahu Begum (1967)

Here is an exceptionally beautiful album from the combination of Sahir Saab and Roshanji. Their previous collaborations in the films like "Barsat Ki Raat" in 1960, "Dil Hi To Hai" and "Taj Mahal" in 1963, and "Chitralekha" and "Dooj Ka Chand" in 1964 were all musical smash hits. This album follows the same pattern with several melodious songs.

I am uploading these songs in three back-to-back posts. The first two posts contain songs from the film. The third post contains a couple of extended version songs.

Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 18 2011, 02:13 AM

Continuing Songs from "Bahu Begum (1967)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album...


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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 18 2011, 02:21 AM

Concluding Songs from "Bahu Begum (1967)"...

Here are a couple of extended version songs from this beautiful album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 25 2011, 02:18 AM

Hamraaz (1967)

Songs from this beautiful album with several hit tracks like "Hey Neel Gagan Ke Tale" and "Tum Agar Saat Dene Ka Vaada Karo" were recently uploaded in the "Muse & Music" thread in this directory. These and other songs from an original soundtrack album are available starting at the following location...

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=77140&st=1721

Posted by: swarapriya May 1 2011, 11:52 PM

Ankhen (1968)

Here are the songs from an original soundtrack album where every song is a delight...



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Posted by: swarapriya May 9 2011, 07:17 AM

Do Kaliyan (1968)

Songs from this fine album were recently uploaded in the "Muse & Music" thread in this directory. These are available starting at the following location...

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=77140&st=1829

Posted by: swarapriya May 15 2011, 04:44 AM

Izzat (1968)

This movie, apart from Tanuja, stars two women from South, Jayalalita (the future politician and chief minister of Tamilnadu) and Devika. There are some nice songs in this film, all lyrics penned by Sahir Saab. The standout song is Rafi Saab's solo, "Kya Miliye Aise Logon Se". All songs except one are from an original soundtrack album. That one song, "Pyaar ke Bukhaar" by Manna was contributed by our member Abdur Rahman. Thank you AR for the song.

Here are these songs...



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Posted by: Abdur Rehman May 17 2011, 06:26 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ May 11 2010, 04:34 AM)

QUOTE(sangeetbhakt @ May 10 2010, 08:23 AM)

I have 2 more in low bitrate.

Film: Laal kuNwar (1952)
Music: S D Burman
Format: mp3
Bitrate: 32 kbps (this is all I have)

Song: NigaaheN kyooN
Singer: Suraiya
Duration: 3:22

Song: Preet sataaye teri
Singer: Suraiya
Duration: 3:03

Thank you very much SB for the songs. Cheers. -S

Posted by: swarapriya May 17 2011, 09:36 PM

QUOTE(Abdur Rehman @ May 17 2011, 05:56 AM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ May 11 2010, 04:34 AM)

QUOTE(sangeetbhakt @ May 10 2010, 08:23 AM)

I have 2 more in low bitrate.

Film: Laal kuNwar (1952)
Music: S D Burman
Format: mp3
Bitrate: 32 kbps (this is all I have)

Song: NigaaheN kyooN
Singer: Suraiya
Duration: 3:22

Song: Preet sataaye teri
Singer: Suraiya
Duration: 3:03

Thank you very much SB for the songs. Cheers. -S

SP can u please upload the following three songs from Lal Kunwar or forward it me to seshadrisuman@gmail.com. Thanks in advance

Posted by: usrafian May 19 2011, 12:55 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ May 15 2011, 04:44 AM)

Posted by: Abdur Rehman May 19 2011, 10:11 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ May 17 2011, 10:36 PM)

QUOTE(Abdur Rehman @ May 17 2011, 05:56 AM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ May 11 2010, 04:34 AM)

QUOTE(sangeetbhakt @ May 10 2010, 08:23 AM)

I have 2 more in low bitrate.

Film: Laal kuNwar (1952)
Music: S D Burman
Format: mp3
Bitrate: 32 kbps (this is all I have)

Song: NigaaheN kyooN
Singer: Suraiya
Duration: 3:22

Song: Preet sataaye teri
Singer: Suraiya
Duration: 3:03

Thank you very much SB for the songs. Cheers. -S

SP can u please upload the following three songs from Lal Kunwar or forward it me to seshadrisuman@gmail.com. Thanks in advance

Seshadri,

You haven't mentioned the songs. The songs mentioned above, I have them at the same bit rate. These were originally contributed by Sangeetbhakt.

Please let me know what you are looking for.

Cheers,
S

Posted by: swarapriya May 19 2011, 10:28 PM

QUOTE(Abdur Rehman @ May 19 2011, 09:41 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya May 19 2011, 10:37 PM

QUOTE(usrafian @ May 19 2011, 12:25 AM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ May 15 2011, 04:44 AM)

Izzat (1968)

This movie, apart from Tanuja, stars two women from South, Jayalalita (the future politician and chief minister of Tamilnadu) and Devika. There are some nice songs in this film, all lyrics penned by Sahir Saab. The standout song is Rafi Saab's solo, "Kya Miliye Aise Logon Se". All songs except one are from an original soundtrack album. That one song, "Pyaar ke Bukhaar" by Manna was contributed by our member Abdur Rahman. Thank you AR for the song.

Here are these songs...

Ye Dil Tum Bin Kahin Lagta Nahin Hum Kya Karen

Whow !!! what a song . It stands TALL.

Emotions of shair-E-azam Sahir, composition of L&P and rendition by Rafi&Lata... all these, pushes it up to the level of 'Amar-Geet'.

Can't resist to download it !

Thankyou SP Ji for bringing back such lovely gems.


USR

Posted by: swarapriya May 21 2011, 01:17 PM

Neel Kamal (1968)

Here is a fine album from the ever so dependable combination of Ravi & Sahir Saab. I am uploading songs from this album in three back-to-back posts. The first two posts contain songs from an original soundtrack album. The third post contains a couple of extended version songs.

Here are the songs in the first post...


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Posted by: swarapriya May 21 2011, 01:22 PM

Continuing Songs from "Neel Kamal (1968)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this popular album...



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Posted by: swarapriya May 21 2011, 01:26 PM

Concluding Songs from "Neel Kamal (1968)"...

In this post I am uploading a couple of extended version songs. Here are these...



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Posted by: swarapriya May 29 2011, 12:49 PM

Vaasna (1968)

Here are the songs from this fine album...



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Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan May 30 2011, 11:15 AM

Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)



First 4 songs..

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan May 30 2011, 11:26 AM

Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)

Three more songs..

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan May 30 2011, 11:34 AM

Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)

Three more songs..

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan May 30 2011, 11:39 AM

Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)



Final song I have.
(I don't have the last song)

Posted by: swarapriya May 30 2011, 01:09 PM

QUOTE(ShankarJaikishanFan @ May 29 2011, 11:09 PM)

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jun 2 2011, 11:26 AM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ May 30 2011, 01:09 PM)

QUOTE(ShankarJaikishanFan @ May 29 2011, 11:09 PM)

Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)

Final song I have.
(I don't have the last song)

Here is the last song...

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jun 2 2011, 11:34 AM

Man ki Aankhen (1970)



First two songs...

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jun 2 2011, 11:40 AM

Man ki Aankhen (1970)

Two next songs...

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jun 2 2011, 11:47 AM

Man ki Aankhen (1970)

Last two songs.

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jun 2 2011, 12:12 PM

Naya Raasta (1970)



First two songs..

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jun 2 2011, 12:22 PM

Naya Raasta (1970)



Next 3 songs..

Posted by: ShankarJaikishanFan Jun 2 2011, 12:33 PM

"Naya Raasta (1970)"

Final three songs.

Posted by: swarapriya Jun 4 2011, 03:30 AM

Dastaan (1972)

B.R. Chopra produced and directed this movie with Dilip Saab playing twin brothers. This was based on his earlier hit "Afsana" made in 1951. That movie starring Veena and Ashok Kumar in the dual role was a hit and established producer and director B.R. Chopra as someone to look forward to in future films. In a great career starting with several socially conscientious films he made several successful as well as entertaining movies. Later on he produced and co-directed with his son Ravi Chopra the epic "Mahabharata" serial.

However, "Dastaan" was a complete miss. The original story written by I.S. Johar, who also re-wrote this 1972-version, didn't have the same spunk or soul. Only redeeming feature of this film was its great music by Laxmikant & Pyarelal. Almost all songs were huge hits with Rafi Saab's solo, "Na Tum Zameen Ke Liye" taking the honors. My favorite of the album is Asha's beautiful song, "Woh Koi Aaya". Asha packs so much emotion into the song that it engulfs you totally with mesmerizingly enchanting voice.

Here are the songs from this film from an original soundtrack album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 12 2011, 01:25 PM

Dhund (1973)

Here are the songs from this beautiful album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 20 2011, 12:26 PM

Joshila (1973)

I am uploading songs from this album in two back-to-back post. Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 20 2011, 12:33 PM

Concluding Songs from "Joshila (1973)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this album including an instrumental of "Kiska Rasta" on harmonica, taken from You Tube...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jun 26 2011, 12:11 AM

Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka (1975)

Here are the songs from this fine album where some songs are due to the courtesy of the Forum members...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 4 2011, 12:13 AM

Zameer (1975)

Here are the songs from this album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 9 2011, 11:56 AM

Kabhi Kabhie (1976)

The story of this film is credited to Pamela Chopra, wife of Yash Chopra (producer and director of this film), but its inspiration was a poem penned by Sahir Saab, who wrote beautiful lyrics for this movie. Yash collaborated with Sahir in many movies. These include “Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)”, “Daag (1973)”, “Deewar (1975)”, “Dharmaputra (1971)”, “Dhool Ka Phool (1959)”, “Joshila (1973)”, “Kaala Patthar (1979)”, “Kabhi Kabhie (1976)”, “Noorie (1979)”, “Trishul (1978)”, and “Waqt (1965)”. Most of these were huge hits.

The film’s story got readied during 1973 when Yash was making “Daag (1972)” in which Rakhee was a costar. Chopra had a tentative agreement from Rakhee to appear in the planned production of “Kabhi Kabhie”. But in the three years from the time she agreed to appear in the movie until the movie was ready to go into production, Rakhee got married to the famous poet, producer, and director Gulzarji. It was Gulzarji’s wish to have Rakhee retire from the films altogether and therefore he wanted her not to appear in “Kabhi Kabhie”. It took all the persuasion form Yash to convince Gulzar Saab to let Rakhee be allowed to appear in the film. Yash is a very powerful and influential Mumbai film personality, and that left Gulzarji no choice but eventually to relent.

This film was one of the last films to be shot in beautiful Kashmir. The scenic splendor of the natural beauty of the valley adds another dimension to the movie.

But this film belonged to the music director Khayyamji and the lyricist Sahir Saab. If in “Phir Subah Hogi (1958)” they combined their talents to create songs of pathos, dejection, despair, delusion, and eventual hope, in this film it was all about love and laughter. The poet just lets the imagination fly composing very beautiful and youthful songs. Sahir and Khayyam worked in less than 10 movies (six I know of) and of them three were for Yash.

Most of the songs from “Kabhi Kabhie” became very popular with standouts being both versions of the title track. Also, both versions of the solos by Mukeshji are simply outstanding. Lata adds a couple of beautiful solos of her own to the list. Then there are songs by Kishoreda, a solo and two duets to complete the list.

“Kabhi Kabhie” was quite a departure for Amitabh who for the first time exhibited a romantic side as part of his histrionics. Most of Amitabh’s previous successes as a hero usually revolved around the image of an angry young man.

The film was nominated for nine Filmfare awards in various categories. It walked away with four; for the Best Music (Khayyam), the Best Lyrics (Sahir Ludhianvi), the Best Male Playback Singer (Mukesh), and the Best Screenplay (Sagar Sarhadi).

I am uploading all songs and some specials in three back-to-back posts. One of the specials in the first post is the song “Kabhi Kabhi” with a beautiful introduction by Yash Chopra. Yashji here regrets for not utilizing talents of Mukeshji more. This is taken from the album “Legends: Mukesh - The Soulful Voice (CD 5)”.

Here is a description of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves …



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 9 2011, 12:03 PM

Continuing Songs from "Kabhi Kabhie (1976)"...

Here are some more literary rich beautiful songs of this film...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 9 2011, 12:08 PM

Concluding Songs from "Kabhi Kabhie (1976)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this hit musical...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 18 2011, 01:04 PM

Laila Majnu (1976)

The ancient tale of doomed lovers has been told often times. But this time, the lead players Rishi Kapoor and Ranjeeta, who made her debut with this film, make it more believable. Incidentally, Rishi’s uncle, Shammi Kapoor, himself played early in his career as Majnu in 1953 in the movie of the same title.

Apart from Rishi’s performance, some of the best things going for this movie were its music, songs, and lyrics by Sahir Saab. This was to be a glorious chapter in the music director Madan Mohanji’s life. But alas, he passed away before completing his assignment. Jaidev took over for him and did a magnificent job. I am not sure the breakdown of the songs composer-wise. If anyone has this information, please kindly share.

I am uploading these songs in three back-to-back posts. The first two posts contain songs from an original soundtrack album. The third post contains extended versions of some songs.

Here is a description of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves…


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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 18 2011, 01:12 PM

Continuing Songs from "Laila Majnu (1976)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album...


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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 18 2011, 01:18 PM

Concluding Songs from "Laila Majnu (1976)"...

Here are some of the extended version songs from this film...



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Posted by: surhall Jul 18 2011, 07:32 PM

sangeet ka safar

thanks u/l all songs

you have lyricist Sahir Saab. have songs in pakistani movie ??

dhall

Posted by: swarapriya Jul 18 2011, 11:20 PM

QUOTE(surhall @ Jul 18 2011, 07:02 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Jul 25 2011, 11:24 AM

Amaanat (1977)

I am uploading below songs from this film from an original soundtrack album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Jul 31 2011, 11:40 PM

Trishul (1978)

Yash Chopra who made the sensational "Deewaar" in 1975 also made this hit movie. For me the only good thing about this popular film was its music by Khayyam Saab. Sahirji wrote beautiful lyrics to several catchy tunes composed by Khayyam Saab. One of our great singers, Yesudas, joins Kishoreda and others in performing several of these songs.

Here are the songs from this film from an original soundtrack album...


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Posted by: swarapriya Aug 8 2011, 02:22 AM

Hum Tere Aashiq Hain (1979)

Songs from this album were recently uploaded in the "Saat Saath" thread in the "Sangeet ke Sitarey" directory. These are available starting at the following location...

https://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=84617&st=1242

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 14 2011, 02:10 PM

Kala Patthar (1979)

Songs from this album were recently uploaded in the "Saat Saath" thread and are available starting at the following location...

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=84617&st=1058

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 22 2011, 04:25 AM

Chambal ki Kasam (1980)

Songs from this album were recently uploaded in the "Saat Saath" thread in this directory and are available starting at the following location...

https://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=84617&st=935

Posted by: swarapriya Aug 28 2011, 01:38 PM

Chehre Pe Chehra (1980)

This movie was based on Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 classic novel "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". The novel became an instant classic and has been adopted into plays and films in many languages all over the world. Unfortunately this movie with Sanjeev Kumar in the lead and with several able actors around him failed to deliver. Kumar was very disappointing in the title role. He was too loud and utterly unconvincing. The only redeeming feature of the movie was its music and several good songs with rich lyrics. Interestingly, all songs were composed by N. Dutta whereas the background music was scored by Salil Chowdhury. I am not sure how this came about. If anyone has more information about this please share. Thanks.

I am uploading all songs and several music clips from the film from a DVD source. The first post contains the songs scored by Dutta. The second post contains some musical clips scored by Chowdhury.

Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Aug 28 2011, 01:50 PM

Concluding Songs from "Chehre Pe Chehra (1980)"...

Here are some of the music clips from this film. The music for these clips was scored by Salil Chowdhury. These clips are arranged in the table as the story unfolds in the movie...



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Posted by: Debopriyo Aug 28 2011, 04:53 PM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Aug 28 2011, 01:50 PM)

Posted by: Debopriyo Sep 2 2011, 01:33 AM

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jun 4 2011, 03:30 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya Sep 5 2011, 12:31 AM

QUOTE(Debopriyo @ Aug 28 2011, 04:23 AM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Aug 28 2011, 01:50 PM)

Concluding Songs from "Chehre Pe Chehra (1980)"...

Here are some of the music clips from this film. The music for these clips was scored by Salil Chowdhury. These clips are arranged in the table as the story unfolds in the movie...

Thanks swarapriya ..for the album !

Posted by: swarapriya Sep 5 2011, 12:39 AM

Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980)

This hit film introduced both Deepak Parsher and Raj Babbar. The B.R. Chopra directed movie was almost an identical copy of the American film "Lipstick (1976)". The sisters in that movie were played by the real life sisters Magaux (Zeenat played this role in Hindi) and Mariel (Padmini Kolhapure) Hemingway. They both are paternal granddaughters of the famous American writer and Nobel Laureate Ernst Hemingway. Raj Babbar reprised the role played by Chris Sarandon in English.

The Hindi film had several fine performances by the principals involved. Kolhapure was awarded the Best Supporting Actress Filmfare Award for her performance. Zeenat was nominated but lost to Rekha for her performance in Hrishida's "Khubsoorat". The movie also got the Filmfare Best Dialogue Award for Shabd Kumar and Best Editing Award for S.B. Mane.

"Tarazu" has only four songs, but all are very beautiful. They are more so because of the rich lyrics written by Sahir Saab. Now for a description of the songs in Hindi and the songs themselves...


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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 12 2011, 02:13 AM

The Burning Train (1980)

This popular movie came for the B.R. Chopra house that gave so many hits. It has a huge cast and was directed by Ravi Chopra. It was inspired by series of Hollywood hits that dealt with disaster themes. These started with the the success of films like "The Poseidon Adventure" in 1972 followed by "The Towering Inferno" made in 1974.

"The Burning Train" movie boasts several good songs composed by RD with the qawwali "Pal Do Pal Ka Saath Hamaara" taking the top honors. I am uploading these songs from an original soundtrack album in two back-to-back posts.

Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 12 2011, 02:21 AM

Concluding Songs from "The Burning Train (1980)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album including the great qawwali "Pal Do Pal Ka Saath Hamaara"...



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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 19 2011, 05:52 AM

Dhanwan (1981)

Here are the songs from this album...



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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 26 2011, 04:47 AM

Deedar-E-Yaar (1982)

I am uploading songs from this fine album in two back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post...


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Posted by: swarapriya Sep 26 2011, 04:53 AM

Concluding Songs from "Deedar-E-Yaar (1982)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album...


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Posted by: abhijoy Sep 26 2011, 06:49 AM

Thatnks for "Deedar E Yaar" swarapriya....but as i know, "Eid ka din" song don't have voice of Kishore....can u pls confirm...

Posted by: swarapriya Sep 26 2011, 09:35 AM

QUOTE(abhijoy @ Sep 25 2011, 06:19 PM)

Posted by: raz Sep 28 2011, 03:10 AM

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Posted by: abhijoy Sep 28 2011, 06:56 AM

QUOTE(raz @ Sep 28 2011, 03:10 AM)

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Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka (1975)

Here are the songs from this fine album where some songs are due to the courtesy of the Forum members...

Dear Swarapriya Humse poocho Ke is much longer than this & also there is another small song from this movie called Gulo Ka Rang Ho singer plz check may be leena chandravarkar


here u go with these 2 songs obviously it is from dvd or some video i forget now

Posted by: swarapriya Sep 28 2011, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(raz @ Sep 27 2011, 02:40 PM)

QUOTE(swarapriya @ Jun 26 2011, 12:11 AM)

Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka (1975)

Here are the songs from this fine album where some songs are due to the courtesy of the Forum members...

Dear Swarapriya Humse poocho Ke is much longer than this & also there is another small song from this movie called Gulo Ka Rang Ho singer plz check may be leena chandravarkar


here u go with these 2 songs obviously it is from dvd or some video i forget now

Posted by: swarapriya Oct 3 2011, 12:36 AM

Lakshmi (1982)

This is the last album of Sahir Saab I will be uploading. We started this thread nearly 18 months back. In this time we covered all of Sahr Saab's albums, some 80 plus.

Here are the songs from this album...



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Posted by: neerajdivy Apr 30 2012, 11:59 AM

'swarapriya' ji please re-upload Taj Mahal and Lakshmi albums...

regards

neeraj

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 30 2012, 09:51 PM

QUOTE(neerajdivy @ Apr 29 2012, 11:29 PM)

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 30 2012, 10:20 PM

Lakshmi (1982)

Here are the songs from this last film of Sahir Ludhianviji. I am re-uploading these songs on request. These songs are all thanks to the courtesy of the Forum members.



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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 30 2012, 11:36 PM

Taj Mahal (1963)

This award winning music of Roshan Saab is further embellished by beautiful lyrics of Sahir Ludhianvi Saab. I am re-uploading songs from this film in four back-to-back posts on request. Here is what is in these posts:

1. Posts 1 & 2 contain all songs from the film, mostly from an original soundtrack album.
2. Post 3 contains some specials and several instrumentals.
3. Post 4 contains couple of extended version songs.

Here are the songs in the first post...



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Posted by: swarapriya Apr 30 2012, 11:56 PM

Continuing Songs from "Taj Mahal (1963)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album...



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Posted by: swarapriya May 1 2012, 12:30 AM

Some Specials of "Taj Mahal (1963)"...

Here are some specials including several instrumentals of this film. Details are given in the table below...



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Posted by: swarapriya May 1 2012, 12:41 AM

Concluding Songs from "Taj Mahal (1963)"...

Here are a couple of extended version songs from this great musical album...



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Posted by: neerajdivy May 4 2012, 09:23 AM

thanks swarapriya ji....

Posted by: swarapriya May 4 2012, 10:29 PM

QUOTE(neerajdivy @ May 3 2012, 08:53 PM)

Posted by: ketaki shukla May 7 2012, 09:16 AM

Thank you so much Swarapriya for Taj Mahal Songs


Ketaki

Posted by: ketaki shukla May 7 2012, 09:17 AM

Thank you so much Swarapriya for Taj Mahal Songs


Ketaki

Posted by: ketaki shukla May 7 2012, 09:18 AM

Thank you so much Swarapriya for Taj Mahal songs.

Ketaki

Posted by: swarapriya May 7 2012, 01:54 PM

QUOTE(ketaki shukla @ May 6 2012, 08:48 PM)

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 9 2014, 08:56 AM

Chandrakanta (1956)

I am uploading these songs on request. Originally some of these songs were contributed by Taiyabji and Virajji. Since then I found some of these in various CDs and videos. Here are these songs from these new sources...



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Posted by: Abdur Rehman Apr 9 2014, 06:32 PM

Thanks SP for prompt upload.

Posted by: swarapriya Apr 9 2014, 08:08 PM

QUOTE(Abdur Rehman @ Apr 9 2014, 06:02 AM)

Posted by: swarapriya May 8 2016, 10:51 PM

Joru Ka Bhai (1955)

Jaidevji (see his attached picture below), who was trained by Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and who worked as an assistant to the music director S.D. Burman, got his chance to be an independent music director with this film. He composed music for less than 40 films but left an indelible impression amongst the music lovers. He won the National Award for Best Music three times (�Reshma aur Shera� in 1972, �Gaman� in 1979, and �Ankahee� in 1985). He also won the Sur Singar Samsad Award four times. An incredible achievement anyway you look at it.

The songs from this film vary from poignant to funny. Both �Surmai� songs, one by Lata with full of emotion, and the other by Talat with his touch of Pathos are simply unforgettable. I am uploading these and others below�



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