Thanks swarapriya for C.I.D. 909 album and Parag for the info.

Harshji, as always you are very much welcome. Cheers. -S

Hong Kong (1962)

I skipped to upload songs from this movie while following my chronological order. In this one OP tries to use some oriental instruments to fit the theme of the movie. These include songs like "Hong Kong", "Honolulu", and "Kenya".

There are nine songs in this album with Ashaji taking part in all of them. Two of the songs are duets with Rafi Saab. Now for details of the songs and the songs themselves ...

THANX SWARPRIYAJI

You're always welcome, Anandji. -S

No Prob Swarapriyaji, 'Skipping' sometimes return back like a 'bouquet'. 'Hongkong' is recent example of it.

Thankyou So much !!!!!

USR

You have been a great supporter. Thank you very very much. Cheers. -S

Dil Aur Mohabbat (1968)

Here is another winner from OP Saab. This album has only five songs but all are sparkling. Of course Rafi Saab is again missing here. One of my top favorite duets of Ashaji and Mahendraji is in this album: "Haath Aaya Hai". Absolutely exquisite. Beautiful lyrics were penned by Shevan Rizvi Saab. The contrasting styles of singing of Ashaji and Mahendraji (reminds me of the famous ghazal singing tandem of Mitalee and Bhupinder), this song really stands out. It seems like Ashaji put her entire soul in singing this song. An utter delight. Stays with you forever.

The two extended songs are ripped from a DVD. The quality of "Kahan Se Laayi Ho", the extended version, is about average and is in not par with other songs.

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

swarpriyaji !! mogambo khush hua

Anandji, jo aap khush hain, hum bhi bahut khush hain. Cheers. -S

Swarapriya,

Thanks for the Dil Aur Mohabbat album.
Does anyone know if there is one more song in this movie called 'my name is kishori' by Asha Bhosle?

Exon

Thank you very much Exon. I may even have heard this song somewhere. But Ashaji has sung so many these type of songs, it is difficult to tell.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

Humsaya (1968)

Here is another one of those beautiful albums that stays with you forever. Almost all songs are top notch. Rafi Saab is back after an absence of few movies with OP. He has one great solo "Dil Ki Awaz Bhi Sun" that echoes deep through the chambers of your heart. A lovely piece indeed. Ashaji has four solos. All winners. I want to single out two of them here. The song "O Kanhaiya" was sung with great aplomb. But my favorite from this album, and one of my all time favorites of Ashaji is the song "Woh Haseen Dard De Do". This beauty was written by Shevan Rizvi Saab. The way Ashaji gets into this song and delivers it with such intensity that it touches your heart with relentless passion and the feeling stays with you for ever. A superb allround composition and rendering of the song.

There are seven songs in ths album. Details of these are given in the following table followed by the songs themselves ...

Thanks for 'Mujhe Mera Pyar De De' Swarapriya. Surely u gave me a better quality of mera pyar.

You're very welcome Pratulji. Cheers. -S

Kismat (1968)

Here is another great 1968 album from OP saab. This album has only five songs but they all (except for "One Two Three Baby" song) are sparkling gems. That one song "One Two" is very oridinary. But there are two standouts in this album. The duet by Ashaji and Shamshadji, "Kajra Mohabbat Wala" is one of them. OP seems to have the knack of turning these female duets into memorable songs. This one is one to keep in your heart for the ages. However, for me the number one song of the album, and perhaps one of the top 25 songs of Ashaji, is the song "Aao Huzoor Tumko". Lyrics for the marvel were penned by Noor Dewasi. Once again for the superb composition for these enriched lyrics, Ashaji seems like puts her entire soul in singing this song. The result is that it is one of those gems that never loses its lustre.

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

dhanyawad deviji

Sambandh (1969)

Here is one of the great musical achievemments of all times. The music composed by OP for "Sambandh" is so different from the music he composed for other movies. There are so many things that are worth mentioning that makes this music just outsatnding and that stands apart from others.

1. The film was based on a Bengali novel called "Pratham Prem". The serene and serious nature of the subject forced OP to create music that was different from others he composed thus far.

2. To aid in creating such music for the theme of the movie, OP for the first time in his career selected Kavi Pradeep to write the lyrics. Pradeepji comes through in flying colors with some outstandingly rich lyrics.

3. He selected Hemant Kumar to sing four songs; one solo, a small snippet, a duet with Mahendra Kapoor, and a duet with Ashaji. This is the only movie in which Hemantda worked for OP. The result was absolutely fabulous.

4. After several years OP selected Mukeshji to sing one song in this movie. Mukeshji previously sang a duet for OP in "Miss Coca Cola (1955)". This was only for the second time Mukeshji was working with OP. The result is just astonishing. The song sung by Mukeshji, "Chal Akela" is one to be remembered for ages. It is one of those magnificent creation where the lyrics, the music, and the singing all work in unison to produce maximum impact. Mukeshji did sing couple of more duets for another OP movie "Ek Baar Mooskura Do (1972)". By the way, when OP was composing music for the Raj Kapoor starrer "Do Ustad", Kapoorji suggested that he should use Mukeshji for his songs. OP did not go along with the suggestion and went with Rafi Saab singing all the songs for Raj Kapoor in that movie. The songs became huge hits but the movie enjoyed only a modest success.

5. The songs by Mahendraji also have that wonderful feeling. Especially the song "Andhere Mein Jo Baithe Hain". Mahendra is good with such songs, but here he does an outstanding job.

6. Ashaji has six solos and a duet in this movie. Once again, Ashaji shows her love for OP's musical compositions. The song "Akeli Hoon Main Piya" is another outstanding example from this movie where she puts her soul into rendering it.

Inspite of such outstanding music and some rich lyrics and unforgettable songs, this movie did not garner a single award. It was not even nominated for any. That year, 1969, best music award went to Laxmikant-Pyarelal for "Jeene Ki Raah". Sure, this movie had some good songs, but none of them come close to the siongs of "Sambandh". Best male singer was Kishoreda for "Roop Tera Mastana" from "Aradhana". Great song indeed. But Mukeshji was not even nominated. Best female singer was Lata Mangeshkar for "Jeeni Ki Raah" song "Aap Mujhe Achche Lagte Hain". Very routine and ordinary song. Best lyricist was Neeraj ji for the film "Chanda Aur Bijli" for the song "Kaal Ka Pahiya". Pradeepji was not even nominated.

There are 15 songs in this movie. My CD had only eight of them. I am uploading 10 altogether. Two songs, "Tum Ko To Karodon Saal", the solo by Ashaji, and the song "Tu Hi Mere Din Ka Suraj" are courtesy of our fellow Forum member, Erumji. I am still missing several songs. These are shown in red italics in the folowing table.

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

Songs Of Sambandh (1969) Continued ...

Now for rest of the songs of this outstanding OP album, "Sambandh (1969)" ...

WAAH SWARPRIYA JI WAAH

thanks swarapriya for this fabulous album mukesh ji is realy sound eternal
taiyab53

Anandji, thank you very very much for your constant encouragement. Cheers. -Swarapriya

I share your feeling, Taiyabji. Cheers. -Swarapriya

Truckload of thanks Swarapriya for all the recent excellent uploads. Special thanks for extra-ordinary write up on Sambandh.



Best Regards
Parag

Kudos to Swarapriya !!!

Swarapriya-OPN Specialist Ji,

I came to know about a OPN film from earthmusic (don't know when it was released )

Film - Do Dilon Ki Dastaan ...
.. having following songs -



- Aji Pehali Mulaqaat Mein Nahin Pyar Jataaya Karte-Asha Rafi – Raja Mehendi ali Khan

- Chal Beta Left Chal Beta Right Chal – Rafi-Raja Mehendi ali Khan

- Har Jagah Aapke Qadmon Ke Nishaan Milte Hain

- Kahiye Janaab-E-Aali Kahaan Rahe – Asha

- Milti Hai Agar Nazron Se Nazar Sharmaate Kyun Ho – Asha Rafi

- Mujhe Ankhiyon Pe Apni Yakeen Hai – Rafi Asha

- Ye Machaltaa Samaan Aa Meri Jaan-E-Jaan, Main Jawaan Dil Jawaan – Asha



Any chance for these songs from your treasure, please.

USR

Ek Baar Mooskura Do (1972)

Here is another winner from the staple of OP. It appears that he probably was experimenting with music at this time in his life. It started with "Sambandh" with glorious results. It continued with this album, with equally fabulous results. It probably ended with "Pran Jaaye Par Vachan Na Jaaye", another winner. By that time he was alienating himself from others and getting further and further away from the mainstream film folks.

Here he has Kishoreda singing several songs, after many many years. Results are very beautiful indeed. One expected many more great songs from this tandem, but it wasn't meant to be. May be because both personalities were very strong willed.

This is the third and final movie OP used Mukeshji's talents. Mukeshji has two duets with Ashaji. The song "Chehre Se", OP states in an interview that he was only thinking about having Mukeshji sing the song. But my favorite Asha-Mukesh duet is that delightful song "Ye Dil Lekar Nazrana".

Finally, Rafi Saab is back with one song. This song almost feels like a throw back from yesteryears. It doesn't have somehow the same feel that this song was composed for this movie. May be he had it from his music bank this song already recorded for some other movie but never used it and decided to use it in this movie.

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

THANX SWARPRIYA. AB MEIN SOCHTA HUN KI AAPKO ALAG ALAG, MUKHTALIF ZUBANO MEIN SHUKRIYA ADA KARNA SHURU KARUN.... DHAUNYABAAD SWORPRIYA TO START WID

Compliments are always wonderful irrespective of the zubaan they come from. Thank you.

Cheers to you Anandji,
Swarapriya

Thanks, Swarapriyaji for EK BAAR MUSKURAA DO! It has a different flavour of all OPN albums!

Swarapriya, thanks for EBMD. Listening to these songs after many years !

Really a special effort from OP in later phase of his career ! Its sad that the film did not get much commercial success !

Cheers
Parag

I will upload them in short order. Cheers. -Swarapriya

Thanks Parag. I am still looking for the missing songs. Cheers. -Swarapriya

Erumji,

In the end it appears to me that any flavor of OP has the same everlasting appeal.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

It is amazing that OP kept on providing some beautiful and unforgettable music for so many forgettable movies that are not even worth mentioning except for their music.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

YEAR=1969

FILM=SAMBANDH

SONG=MERE PAAS HAI....AB TO SHAMSHAAN

LYRICIST=PRADEEP

MUSIC=OP NAIYYAR

SINGER=MAHENDER KAPOOR

RATE=160KBPS

TIME=07.25

FORMAT=MP3

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Thanks Erumji for the song. Cheers. -Swarapriya

Swarapriya,

Here is a short song from Sambandh and an update on Sambandh songs. The song's audio originated from HF member.

1] ab toh shmashaan ki maati hi meri maata hai - Mahendra Kapoor [see next song]
2] mere paas hai na aur kuchh - Mahendra Kapoor [Erum's upload]

3] akeli hoon main piya aa (ver2; 3:02) - Asha (Same as the long version, except for shorter interludes)
4] chiragon ka lagaa mela (0:36 \ 160) - Hemant
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5] main aankhon mein milan ki ek thadpan - Asha (missing)

Exon

Thanks Exon, for Hemant's song. Cheers. -Swarapriya

Do Dilon Ki Dastan (1966)

This movie pairs Vyjayanti Mala & Pradeep Kumar. They were in few movies together, most of them making money. Of course, their biggest hit was Filmistan's "Nagin". Apart from acting in "Do Dilon Ki Dastan", Pradeep Kumar also wrote its story, produced the movie, and directed it.

OP is in familiar groove here. His proverbial horse hoof song is there ("Aji Peheli Mulaqat ..."). A cabaret type of song is there. This was sensuosuly sung by Ashaji ("Yeh Machalta Samaa ..."). Several fine duets are there. But real surprise here is that Kishoreda was drafted to sing a duet with Ashaji ("Khubsurat Saathi .."). The surprise is that for Pradeep Kumar, Hemantda usually sings. Of course Hemantda didn't sing for OP until "Sambandh" in which he had three songs. In mid-60's it was only Burmanda who used Kishoreda's talents as a singer for playback of Dev Anand screen songs. That is what is so intriguing about this beautiful song.

There are nine songs in this album. I am uploading only eight of them. I am missing one song. This is shown in red italics in the following table. I am requesting the Forum members to share this song with us if they have it. Now for details of the songs and the songs themselves ...

Swarapriya ji, Thanks for Do Dilon Ki Daastan songs.
This is another album when the Rafi - Asha - OP trio came up with great numbers. But my personal favourite is 'Milti Hai Agar'.
And thanks for great quality again.

Pratul

SHUKRIYA MOHTARMA SWARPRIYA JI

Pratulji, you're very welcome. -S

My dear Anandji, like always, thank you. Aap ko sarvadaa anand hi anand mile. -Swarapriya

P.S: I am following your "Abida Parveen" thread. Nice one. I have a modest collection of her songs (ghazals, sufi, kafi, geets, nazms... currently over 200; most of the songs you've uploaded I already have them). Even though I am at a loss with some Urdu words, the intensity with which she sings her songs makes them so utterly beautiful to listen to. On the top of it Urdu is such a flowery language. Parveenji brings these flowers to bloom and smell with a sweet and unforgettable fragrance with her golden voice and inimitable style.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

Rafi Saab was not back with OPN for at least 4 to 5 years from late 1966 to around 1971.

These two Rafi songs from Hamsaaya(1968) must have been recorded earlier itself.

Actually, Rafi Saab's stint with OPN, for all practical purposes, ends with 1966. The later songs, whether recorded earlier or recorded after patch-up, were low in quantity as well as quality.

Venkat

Swarapriya,

Thanks for this this very nice album of Do Dillon Ki Dastan.
I found one difference in my song listing. 'Khoobsurat saathi' appears to belong to Akalmand (1966).

Exon

I checked my music library. This song appears in both the places inmy library. Apparently one has to be wrong. May be someone else also can confirm whether this song actually belongs in here or not.

Thanks,
Swarapriya

SP Ji

Thanks for 'Do Dilon Ki Dastaan' Songs.

USR

You're very welcome! -S

Hello,

As Exon points out in his message, I have now confirmed this, the duet by Ashaji and Kishoreda, "Khubsoorat", belongs to "Akalmand", another OP album. Instead of removing from the list, I am leaving it alone because many are downloading this song.

Thanks Exon for pointing out the error.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

Nishchaiy (1992)


This is one of the last movies for which OP composed music for. "Zid" was the last movie. This movie preceded that. This was after his famous split with Ashaji. He gave music to only six movies after the split. Five of them were in Hindi and one in Telugu. Of these only Telugu songs enjoyed immense popularity. But they were regional and there was no national exposure.

The principal female singer of the Telugu songs was S. Janaki who has uncanny resemblance to Ashaji's voice. May be that is one explanation for the success that OP could bring his old magic to these songs. Janaki was also trained in classical music. She did sing several Hindi songs, mostly for Bappi Lahiri and some for Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Most of these movies were remakes of hit Southern movies and were made by the Southern producers.

The other movies of OP in post-Ashaji phase were missing that spunk it seems like Ashaji used to provide. You can feel the "lack" of enthusiasm on part of some of these compositions. The effort was there. But the results were not the same. That spontaneity he enjoyed when Ashaji was singing for him, that was missing from these songs.

In all fairness to its singers these are not bad songs. However, like the song in this album says, it is "Nayee Surahi Taaza Pani", yes. But for the ardent fans of OP who are used to being served musical feast with every new album, unfortunately these songs do not leave the same taste.

In this movie, "Nishchaiy", all female songs were sung by Kavita Krishnamurty. She had a solo and four duets with Amit Kumar. Mohd. Aziz has a solo. Different set of singers. A different feel of music.

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