The version I have is 4 min 14 secs long. I don't know whether this is a full version or not.

-S

I love the language used in this film.


Ae Dhanno rani, zyaada humre muh na lago, warna dun ek lapar aur ja giriyo doosre goan mein.

I believe this was Bhojpuri. -S

Leader (1964)

After dissolving Filmistan banner, S. Mukherjee was in the process of opening Filmalaya banner. In between, he decided to make this big budget movie with Dilipji. The original story idea was by Dilip Kumar himself. On the surface it had all the ingredients to be a blockbuster. Dilipji was teamed with Vyjayanti Mala. Both were a hot pair coming off from back to back successes of Naya Daur and Gunga Jumna. Naushadji was at the helm to handle music. There was terrific supporting cast. The director was Ram Mukherjee, (son of S. Mukherjee?), who directed earlier "Hum Hindustani" that enjoyed moderate success. Ram also wrote the screenplay. (By the way, Ram Mukherjee is the father of now popular actress Rani Mukherjee.)

But for some reason or other, the production of movie dragged on. When eventually it was released, it proved very controversial because of its irreverant look at the politics. A mixture of comedy, satire, murder mystery, and the high voltage political drama was a perfect vehicle for Dilip Saab to exhibit his histroinics, but the movie still proved to be only a moderate success.

However, Dilip Saab was terrific. The incredibly talented actor he is, his overcharged performance fetched him another best actor Filmfare award. This was on the heel of similar awards for his performances in Kohinoor in 1960 and Gunga Jumna in 1961.

As usual, Naushadji's music was on the mark. There are some beautiful songs in this movie. All songs are from a CD except the extended version of "Apni Azadi." This is a contribution of the membership of this Forum.

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

Songs of Leader (1964) Continued ...

Now for the last two songs from "Leader (1964)" ...

Swarapriya Jee,

This is a deautiful thread & more so your presentation is wonderful.

Quality of the songs are exellent.

Many many thanks.

Kamala Mohanty

Kamalaji,

You are a great supporter. This is what keeps one going.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

Couple of interesting point I had read

Dilip Kumar did not want Mukesh as the play back singer for Andaz. Naushad saab convinced him to trust
him that Mukesh was the best choice. The songs ofcourse were and still are super hits. Dilipkumar confirmed in an interview that he initally had reservation but once you heard Mukesh sing you could not help but hum along.

I think Mukesh beacme RK's voice after Andaz. Rafi did sing for RK in Nazarna, Joker and few other.
and most of music under OP as OP felt Mukeh's style did not suit his music. Of course there were exception
like chal akela from Sambhand etc.

Thanks Ramesh ji for sharing this info. Cheers. -Swarapriya

Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966)

Here is another movie based on a famous English novel named "Wuthering Heights" by Emile Bronte. It was published in 1847 under a penname. The story tells passionate but thwarted tale of two ill-fated lovers. In 1939, famous Hollywood director William Wyler (of Ben-Hur among others) made this into an award winning popular movie with Merle Oberon and Sir Laurence Olivier. It was remade in 1992 with Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes, but this time around the adoptation was tame.

When producer and director Kardar approached Dilipji with the story for this movie, he at once was fascinated with the subject. It was a complex character demanding many abilities as a performer. As a silent lover he has to give the performance with much restraint. When it demands to be a villainous has to bring in grey shades effortlessly. Finally when he has to show the pathos of a broken lover, he has to do this with elan. Dilip Saab pulls off all these magnificently.

It was rumored that Dilip Saab spent much time with Kardar Saab in developing his and the character played by Pran. As a result, this is one of those roles where Pran also gives an unforgettable performances.

Waheeda, the object of everyone's love interest in the story, is stunningly beautiful. As usually is the case with her, she exudes not only charm but pulls off her role matching scene for scene with Dilip Saab.

There are some beautiful songs Naushadji created to the lyrics penned by Shakeel Saab. Listen closely to the solos by Rafi Saab. Especially "Guzre Hain Aaj Ishq Mein" and "Koi Sagar Dil Ko". Only Rafi Saab can deliver such masterpieces. But my favorite happens to be the duet of Ashaji and Rafi Saab, "Sawan Aaye Ya Na Aaye". This is an absolutely sweet duet with Naushadji's imprint all over it.

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

Ram Aur Shyam (1967)

"Gunga Jumna" was the last major hit Dilip enjoyed until the release of "Ram Aur Shyam". With all the money spent, "Leader" could barely garner its investment back. "Dil Diya Dard Liya" met similar fate. Ironically the music by Naushadji was outstanding for both of these movies. Probably the commercial failure must have been irking in his mind when he was asked to compose the music for "Ram Aur Shyam". Here was a movie, first made in Telugu called "Ramudu Bheemudu" that was a runaway hit. It was remade in Tamil with equal success. When Dilipji was approached to play not one but two roles of twin brothers of the movie, he jumped at the opportunity to play a dual role for the first time in his career. When the movie was released and became a huge hit, the muisc didn't contribute much to its success. It was Naushadji's inferior effort. Yes. There are a couple of hummable tunes. But by and large it was not to the standard Naushadji set everybody's expections to.

Incidentally, Vyjayantimala was originally cast to play one of the heroines in the movie. Two weeks of the movie also was in the can. This was the time when Vyjayantimala was drifting away from Dilipji and moving towards Raj Kapoor's camp. This irritated Dilipji to no end. It was difficult to work for all those involved in the production given these circumstances. After sensing what is going on, Vyjayantimala quietly asked the producer to excuse her from the movie and have someone else cast in her role. The producer could see the problem and agreed. She was replaced by Waheeda Rehman and the production went without a hitch afterwards.

This is another movie which fetched Dilip Saab a best actor award from Filmfare. It was almost a routine to expect his winning if he was in a movie that year. This movie also inspired later "Seeta Aur Geeta" with male roles switched from twin brothers to twin sisters, played by Hema Malini. Salim and Javed took the credit for that story eventhough it was not their original idea.

Now for details of songs and songs themselves ...

Aadmi (1968)

Here is another movie based on a Tamil hit. It never ceases to amaze me that why we honor, including myself, this kind of crappy movies. It is baseless. Utter sham. No social value. Of course we all have our weaknesses. For example, in my case, the only reason to go and see this was Dilipji and Naushadji. Also, I am sucker for Waheed Rehman's performances. I guess they all are good reasons why these movies are made and people like me go to watch them.

The only redeeming feature of this movie is that music is not like their previous outing "Ram Aur Shyam". Still I won't consider this among Naushadji's finer achievements.

Now for details of songs and songs themselves ...

Sunghursh (1968)

Here we are. At the end of this thread. This is the 15th and the last movie Naushadji was asociated with a Dilip Kumar film. It started in 1948 with "Mela" and continued for the next 20 years that ended in 1968. 20 years. Some wonderful music during this time. For the last several weeks, we lived through some of these moments through this platform provided by the Forum.

For Dilip Saab, during the phase that began with "Aadmi (1968)", some of his movies were commercially "unsuccessful." He followed "Sunghursh" and "Aadmi" both released in 1968, with "Gopi (1970)", "Dastan (1972)", "Sagina (1974)", and "Bairaag (1976)". All commercially failed products. He took a sabbatical from acting for next five years after this, and revived his career once again with Manoj Kumar's "Kranti (1981)".

Naushadji, after 1968, never collaborated with Dilip Saab in another movie in the next 37 years he lived. But even during this time, he took only limited assignments. He provided music for 10 movies only during that time. For "Pakeezah (1971)", that can be considered as a eleventh movie, his contributions were limited but very significant. He took over for his longterm friend and associate Ghulam Mohammed, when he passed away, to complete that project. He scored its background music, and composed a couple of songs for it I believe. His last film "Taj Mahal" was released in 2005.

Here are details of the songs of "Sunghursh (1968)" and the songs themselves ...

The song 'Kaisi Haseen Aaj Bahaaron Ki Raat Hai' has two versions. In the movie version, it's a Rafi - Mahendra Kapoor duet and for the album, Rafi - Talat duet.
Here is the film version of the song; audio courtesy of HF member.

Kaisi Haseen Aaj Bahaaron Ki Raat Hai - Mohammad Rafi, Mahendra Kapoor (192 \ 4:40)
Click to view attachment

Thanks to Swarapriya for bring to us this wonderful thread on Naushad.

Exon

Swarapriya, a great thread indeed. Naushad sahab's music had everything in it, so complete, especially in the forties and the fifties (strictly IMHO).

Thanks for this wonderful gift to HF

Cheers
Parag

Very Interesting. In her biography Vijantimala had a different version.
According to her she was recplaced abruptley after two weeks of shooting and DK had something to do with that.

By the way great job of presenting this thread.

SWARPRIYA yadi chhoti ho to aashirwad aur gar badi ho neh na na sorry badi kaisey ho sakti ho mujhse

Desaiji,

I wrote what I heard from a very good friend of mine who is related to Nagi Reddi, producer of the film. Irrespective of which account is correct, we both agree that Dilipji was eventually responsible in seeing Vyjayantimala removed from the roster.

Swarapriya

Thanks Parag. It was such a pleasure doing this series. Cheers. -S

Anandji,

Yeh chhote badon ki baat nahin hai. Sangeet ek jo itna vishaal samundar hai, hum sab ek usee samundar ki saahil ki ret ki kan lagte hain.

Anand ho,
Swarapriya

Thank you very much Swarapriya Ji for this wonderful thread so eloquently presented. I just found this thread and was lucky to find all films except Gunga Jamna. When you have time, could you please reupload this film?

Many thanks in advance.

Gunga Jumna (1961)

I am re-uploading these songs on request (especially for Akbaralibhai):

Songs Of "Gunga Jumna (1961)" Continued ...

Here are the extended versions of couple of songs from "Gunga Jumna". Both are DVD rips.

Thank you very much Swarapriya Ji, greatly appreciated for this evergreen album.