The Three Reigning Queens, Albums of Madhubala, Meena Kumari & Nargis Options

[swarapriya]

Thank you for the uploads of so many wonderful songs in such good order.
nandi

My Dear Nandi,

You're a pal.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

[swarapriya]

(Meena) Tamasha (1952)

Here is a beauty of an album. Khemchand Prakash passed away after composing only two songs for this film. Rest of the songs were composed by one of our great singers, Manna Dey, and S.K. Pal. Interestingly this was not the first film for which Manna Dey composed songs. Earlier in 1950, Burmanda was composing music for "Mashaal", also starring Ashok Kumar. Burmanda was so unhappy with Bombay filmworld that he decided to quit without completing his assignment for "Mashaal". Mannada took over to complete songs for that film. Of course, Burmanda changed his mind and came back to stay in Bombay, thanks to Ashok Kumar's persuasion. Thank you Ashokji for this great favor you have done for music lovers.

Interestingly, Mannada didn't sing any songs for this movie. There were only two male songs and both of them were solos by Kishoreda. Music for one of this was provided by Mannada. This is very intersting to me. I wonder how Mannada felt directing Kishoreda for the song because later on in 1968 in "Padosan" there were apparently not too kind comments Mannada made about losing to Kishoreda in the jugalbandi competition as Manna felt that he shouldn't be losing with all the classical training he has where as Kishoreda didn't have any such training. These were the stories published in the newspapers and their accuracy can be easily questioned. Mannada is a seasoned professional, and the song competition was from the movie and was not a real life situation. I am convinced that Mannada has a lot of respect for Kishoreda as another professional singer.

This movie also starred Dev Anand and Kishore Kumar. Meenaji, fresh from her success with "Baiju Bawra" looks absolutely stunning from the stills I have seen. Here is a picture I have borrowed from Geetaj's website. By the way Geetaji has a beautiful song "Raat Mohe Meetha Meetha" singing for Meenaji in the movie.

I am missing one song shown in red italics in the table below. Requesting the Forum members to share this song with rest of us. Thank you. Thanks also go to the members because most of these songs came by their courtesy.

Now for the songs ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Nov 24 2009, 06:58 AM

[swarapriya]

(Nargis) Babul (1950)

Here is a beauty from Naushad Saab. All songs except one are from CDs. Talat's version of "Chhod Babul Ka Ghar" was contributed by the Forum members. It has very poor quality. I am including here for completeness sake.

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

[swarapriya]

Songs of "Babul (1950)" Continued ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this album. I am also including a slightly extended version of the song "Mere Jeevan Saathi". This was re-recorded in 1980 and is from the album "Legends: Talat Mahmood - The Silken Voice (CD 5)". Now for the songs ...

[romesh]

(Nargis) Babul (1950)

Here is a beauty from Naushad Saab. All songs except one are from CDs. Talat's version of "Chhod Babul Ka Ghar" was contributed by the Forum members. It has very poor quality. I am including here for completeness sake.

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

dear sp

i have following three versions of the song "chhod babul ka ghar" in my library.

1--chhod babul ka ghar (happy)-----shamshad dbegum--3.17mts
2--chhod babul ka ghar---------------rafi & talat------------3.24mts
3--chhod babul ka ghar (sad)--------talat-------------------1.32mts

I think u are referring to the third song for which the quality seems to be poor if that be so here is the song in good sound quality 1.29mts @192kbps

quote=romesh

[vdsachin]

(Nargis) Babul (1950)

Here is a beauty from Naushad Saab. All songs except one are from CDs. Talat's version of "Chhod Babul Ka Ghar" was contributed by the Forum members. It has very poor quality. I am including here for completeness sake.

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

dear sp

i have following three versions of the song "chhod babul ka ghar" in my library.

1--chhod babul ka ghar (happy)-----shamshad dbegum--3.17mts
2--chhod babul ka ghar---------------rafi & talat------------3.24mts
3--chhod babul ka ghar (sad)--------talat-------------------1.32mts

I think u are referring to the third song for which the quality seems to be poor if that be so here is the song in good sound quality 1.29mts @192kbps

quote=romesh

Romesh - can you please upload the Mohammed Rafi - Talat Mehmood version also.

[swarapriya]

(Nargis) Babul (1950)

Here is a beauty from Naushad Saab. All songs except one are from CDs. Talat's version of "Chhod Babul Ka Ghar" was contributed by the Forum members. It has very poor quality. I am including here for completeness sake.

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

dear sp

i have following three versions of the song "chhod babul ka ghar" in my library.

1--chhod babul ka ghar (happy)-----shamshad dbegum--3.17mts
2--chhod babul ka ghar---------------rafi & talat------------3.24mts
3--chhod babul ka ghar (sad)--------talat-------------------1.32mts

I think u are referring to the third song for which the quality seems to be poor if that be so here is the song in good sound quality 1.29mts @192kbps

quote=romesh

Yes Romesh. Thanks for the song. Can you please upload the Rafi-Talat version too. Many thanks. Cheers. -S

[swarapriya]

Romesh - can you please upload the Mohammed Rafi - Talat Mehmood version also.

I second the request. Thanks.

[swarapriya]

(Madhubala) Khazana (1951)

This movie with C. Ramchandra's music has some beautiful songs, all by Lata, four solos and four duets. All songs I am uploading here are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you. Here are the songs ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Dec 1 2009, 10:54 PM

[parag_sankla]

(Meena) Tamasha (1952)

Here is a beauty of an album. Khemchand Prakash passed away after composing only two songs for this film. Rest of the songs were composed by one of our great singers, Manna Dey, and S.K. Pal. Interestingly this was not the first film for which Manna Dey composed songs. Earlier in 1950, Burmanda was composing music for "Mashaal", also starring Ashok Kumar. Burmanda was so unhappy with Bombay filmworld that he decided to quit without completing his assignment for "Mashaal". Mannada took over to complete songs for that film. Of course, Burmanda changed his mind and came back to stay in Bombay, thanks to Ashok Kumar's persuasion. Thank you Ashokji for this great favor you have done for music lovers.

Interestingly, Mannada didn't sing any songs for this movie. There were only two male songs and both of them were solos by Kishoreda. Music for one of this was provided by Mannada. This is very intersting to me. I wonder how Mannada felt directing Kishoreda for the song because later on in 1968 in "Padosan" there were apparently not too kind comments Mannada made about losing to Kishoreda in the jugalbandi competition as Manna felt that he shouldn't be losing with all the classical training he has where as Kishoreda didn't have any such training. These were the stories published in the newspapers and their accuracy can be easily questioned. Mannada is a seasoned professional, and the song competition was from the movie and was not a real life situation. I am convinced that Mannada has a lot of respect for Kishoreda as another professional singer.

This movie also starred Dev Anand and Kishore Kumar. Meenaji, fresh from her success with "Baiju Bawra" looks absolutely stunning from the stills I have seen. Here is a picture I have borrowed from Geetaj's website. By the way Geetaji has a beautiful song "Raat Mohe Meetha Meetha" singing for Meenaji in the movie.

I am missing one song shown in red italics in the table below. Requesting the Forum members to share this song with rest of us. Thank you. Thanks also go to the members because most of these songs came by their courtesy.

Now for the songs ...

SP

This must be one of the rarest album which has songs by Lata ji, Geeta ji, Rajkumari ji and Asha ji. The only notable singer missing is Shamshad ji.

Here is the video of this dreamy and lovely song "Raat mohe meetha meetha sapna aaya re" courtesy our dear friend Anupama ji.



Cheers
Parag

[swarapriya]

SP

This must be one of the rarest album which has songs by Lata ji, Geeta ji, Rajkumari ji and Asha ji. The only notable singer missing is Shamshad ji.

Here is the video of this dreamy and lovely song "Raat mohe meetha meetha sapna aaya re" courtesy our dear friend Anupama ji.

Cheers
Parag

Yes, you're right on, Parag. And my thanks for the note. Also many thanks to Anupama for the video.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

[Exon]

(Madhubala) Khazana (1951)

This movie with C. Ramchandra's music has some beautiful songs, all by Lata, four solos and four duets. All songs I am uploading here are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you. Here are the songs ...

SP,

Audio of the song, 'soyi soyi chaandni hai, khoyi khoyi raat hai' with me is a Lata solo. Would you please recheck if the uploaded audio is indeed duet? Thanks,

Exon

[Aditya Pant]

(Madhubala) Khazana (1951)

This movie with C. Ramchandra's music has some beautiful songs, all by Lata, four solos and four duets. All songs I am uploading here are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you. Here are the songs ...

SP,

Audio of the song, 'soyi soyi chaandni hai, khoyi khoyi raat hai' with me is a Lata solo. Would you please recheck if the uploaded audio is indeed duet? Thanks,

Exon

Exon, the uploaded song is also a solo.

[swarapriya]

(Madhubala) Khazana (1951)

This movie with C. Ramchandra's music has some beautiful songs, all by Lata, four solos and four duets. All songs I am uploading here are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you. Here are the songs ...

SP,

Audio of the song, 'soyi soyi chaandni hai, khoyi khoyi raat hai' with me is a Lata solo. Would you please recheck if the uploaded audio is indeed duet? Thanks,

Exon

Exon, like Aditya has confirmed, I have checked the song and it indeed is a solo. It is an error on my part. Thanks for pointing this out.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

[swarapriya]

SP,

Audio of the song, 'soyi soyi chaandni hai, khoyi khoyi raat hai' with me is a Lata solo. Would you please recheck if the uploaded audio is indeed duet? Thanks,

Exon

Exon, the uploaded song is also a solo.

Yes Aditya, you and Exon who pointed out the error are correct. I have made the change to the table to reflect this. Thanks. Cheers. -S