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[swarapriya]

(Amitabh) Anand (1971)

Here is a heart rendering touching story only Hrishida seems like capable of making. Rajesh in the title role is very endearing. The ease with which he goes through his role, even when he was aware of the eventual fate of his life, makes it one of his best performances as an actor. Amitabh in support gives a greatly subdued and understated performance complementing Rajesh's bursting enthusiam for life and love.

There are only four songs in this movie but they all are winners. I am uploading these in my first post. In the second post I am uploading several specials. Here is the first set of songs ...

[swarapriya]

Songs of "Anand (1971)" Continued ...

I am uploading several specials in this post. Two extended version songs are by the courtesy of the Forum members. Thank you. I am uploading Abhijeet's version of "Kahin Door" from his album "Salute to Legends". I am uploading the same song by Jagjit Singh. This song appeared in two of his collections; "Close to My Heart" and "In Sync". Lata sang the same song in a tribute to Mukesh in her album "Lata's Shraddhanjali-1". I am uploading it here. Also, I am uploading the same song with Manna Dey's introduction. This is from the album "Legends: Mukesh - The Soulful Voice (CD 4)". Finally I am uploading "Zaindagi" with Pankaj Udhas's introduction. This is from the album "Legends: Manna Dey - The Maestro (CD 4)".

Here are these songs ...

[swarapriya]

(Dharmendra) Shola Aur Shabnam (1961)

Here is a classic album from Khayyam Saab. Rafi Saab has a riveting song in "Jaane Kya Dhoondti". A heart rendering song sung with such melancholic voice that it moves you to tears. The song is further enriched by some of the great lyrics ever written by Kaifi Azmi Saab. Also, the album has that classic duet "Pyaar Ka Bandhan". It appears that, per EarthMusic, I am missing a couple of songs shown in red italics in the table below. If this is the case, and if you have them, pleas kindly share. Thanks.

Now for these great songs ...

[Exon]

(Dharmendra) Shola Aur Shabnam (1961)

SP,

Here is one missing song. The song audio originated from HF member.

Manna Dey, Geeta Dutt, Komudi Munshi, chorus:
mathuraa shyaam chale (part 1 & 2: 5:04 \ 128)

Mohammad Rafi, Jagjit Kaur:
kaun aataa hai idhar, koyi nahin koyi nahin
(This song is extremely hard to get; available only in the original movie release)

Exon

[swarapriya]

SP,

Here is one missing song. The song audio originated from HF member.

Manna Dey, Geeta Dutt, Komudi Munshi, chorus:
mathuraa shyaam chale (part 1 & 2: 5:04 \ 128)
(This song is extremely hard to get; available only in the original movie release)

Exon

Thank you very very much for gifting us with this rare song, Exon. Love it. Cheers. -S

[swarapriya]

(Jeetendra) Farz (1967)

Here is a movie that made Jetendra a star. It was a concoction of several early James Bond movies that was earlier made into a hit Telugu movie, also made in 1967 and was called "Goodhachaari 116". It made actor Krishna a star. I will try to upload the songs of the Telugu film later in this section.

Now for the songs from the Hindi version ...

[swarapriya]

Goodhachaari 116 (1967) - A Telugu Film

Hindi hit film "Farz" that made Jeetendra a star was based on this hit Telugu movie. Incidentally, this movie also made its hero Krishna a star. Here are the songs from this movie ...

[swarapriya]

(Manoj) Sahara (1958)

Here is one of the first weepers that Meena Kumari has acted in. For the role she played, there was no end to her sorrows, no end to the tyrannies of cruel people surrounding her, and no salvation for her soul. For her commendable performance she was nominated as a Best Actress.

Take any film composed by Hemantda. You'll find that he seldom disappoints you. This album is also no exception. There are several good numbers here with an overdose of Lata. Apart from his regulars, Hemantda also utilizes talents of some others who sang in only few films. Aarti Mukherjee, she is not the daughter of Hemantda (see Parag's note below), sang two songs with Lata, lending her voice in both of them for Daisy Irani in the movie. Then there is someone named Bela Mukherjee. I am not sure whether she is related to Hemantda or not. (Per r&d she is the wife of Hemantda. See the note below.) Then another unfamiliar name, Pratima Banerjee, singing more like Asha Bhosle.

Here are the songs ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Jan 5 2010, 07:51 AM

[parag_sankla]

Dear SP

Just a few corrections to your above post. Aarti Mukherjee does not seem to be related to Hemantda (AFAIK). His daughter's name is Rano Mukherjee who sang a few songs for him ("Naani teri morni ko mor le gaye") and other composers like Vasant Desai ("Uttar mein hain khada Himaalay" with Manna Dey ji, Lata ji and Geeta ji for the film Pyaar Ki Pyaas). I too am not sure if Bela Mukherjee is related to Hemantda or not.

Best Regards
Parag

[r&d]

Dear SP

Just a few corrections to your above post. Aarti Mukherjee does not seem to be related to Hemantda (AFAIK). His daughter's name is Rano Mukherjee who sang a few songs for him ("Naani teri morni ko mor le gaye") and other composers like Vasant Desai ("Uttar mein hain khada Himaalay" with Manna Dey ji, Lata ji and Geeta ji for the film Pyaar Ki Pyaas). I too am not sure if Bela Mukherjee is related to Hemantda or not.

Best Regards
Parag

wife.

[swarapriya]

Dear SP

Just a few corrections to your above post. Aarti Mukherjee does not seem to be related to Hemantda (AFAIK). His daughter's name is Rano Mukherjee who sang a few songs for him ("Naani teri morni ko mor le gaye") and other composers like Vasant Desai ("Uttar mein hain khada Himaalay" with Manna Dey ji, Lata ji and Geeta ji for the film Pyaar Ki Pyaas). I too am not sure if Bela Mukherjee is related to Hemantda or not.

Best Regards
Parag

Thank you very much Parag. I made changes to my write up per your suggestions. Cheers. -S

[swarapriya]

Dear SP

Just a few corrections to your above post. Aarti Mukherjee does not seem to be related to Hemantda (AFAIK). His daughter's name is Rano Mukherjee who sang a few songs for him ("Naani teri morni ko mor le gaye") and other composers like Vasant Desai ("Uttar mein hain khada Himaalay" with Manna Dey ji, Lata ji and Geeta ji for the film Pyaar Ki Pyaas). I too am not sure if Bela Mukherjee is related to Hemantda or not.

Best Regards
Parag

wife.

Thanks for the info r&d. Cheers. -S

[swarapriya]

(Raaj) Ghamand (1955)

There were so many good music directors came and gone during 40's and 50's who provided a glimpse of their skills, but alas in only a few movies. Take for example, the music director for this movie, Gulshan Shafi. I was so intrigued in finding more details about him after listening to the three songs I have from this album. But I couldn't find anything to write home about. (He provided music for "Rangila Jawan" in 1940.) Apart from the three songs I am uploading here, it appears like I am missing seven songs. If anyone of you kind souls can share these, we will be thankful to you.

Here are the three songs I have ...

[Exon]

SP,

Thanks for Ghamand songs.

Exon

[Aditya Pant]

(Raaj) Ghamand (1955)

There were so many good music directors came and gone during 40's and 50's who provided a glimpse of their skills, but alas in only a few movies. Take for example, the music director for this movie, Gulshan Shafi. I was so intrigued in finding more details about him after listening to the three songs I have from this album. But I couldn't find anything to write home about. (He provided music for "Rangila Jawan" in 1940.) Apart from the three songs I am uploading here, it appears like I am missing seven songs. If anyone of you kind souls can share these, we will be thankful to you.

Here are the three songs I have ...

I've always been quite confused about this MD. Is his name Gulshan Shafi or Gulshan Sufi? Or are they 2 separate individuals? Can anybody shed some light on this?

Thanks
Aditya