Phagun (1958)

Here is an outstanding album from OP Saab. This has 13 songs and each one of them is a gem. Ashaji and Rafi Saab sang four duets. All are beautiful with the most popular being "Ek Pardesi". Ashaji has eight solos, one sweeter than the other. There is some magic and some inexplicable sweetness in these songs and Ashaji is right on the mark. Too bad this movie was a commercial failure. Sometimes music alone doesn't salvage the end product.

I am including here four extended versions of the songs. These are all from DVD. Rest of the songs are from CD. Now for details of the songs and songs themselves ...

Songs of Phagun (1958) Contiuned ...

Here are the rest of the songs of "Phagun (1958)" ...

Swarpriya Ji,
Many thanks for another great u/l.

Vijay

Swarapriya ji, Sorry but can not resist to suggest a correction for the name of a gem.
It is 'Main Soya Akhiyan Meeche' rather than Neeche.
Sorry to suggest a correction again.

SwaraPriya ,

You are a class apart

Wonderful effort

Awesome Passion for music

Thanks from the bottoms of my heart

Maverick

The superhit song "Mera naam chin chin choo" happened to be the swan song of Geeta ji under the baton of OP. Then onwards it was Asha ji all the way with the exception a few songs for Shamshad Beghum ji. I am sure this has been discussed on the forum before, but just wanted to post it in the context of the songs of Howrah Bridge.

Thanks Swarapriya for these excellent CDQ uploads. My personal favorite from Howrah Bridge is "Dekh ke teri nazar bekaraar ho gaye". Love that one stanza by Rafi sahab !

Cheers
Parag

OPN who called himself as a composer without any formal training in classical music, composed all the 12 songs of this film in one single raag (Peelu ? not sure). This must be a sort of records !


Parag

My dear Pratul ji,

I am really grateful that you keep me honest. Since several people have already downloaded the regular and extended versions, I thought to leave the songs alone. Also, no harm comes because of this "error" to anyone. However, I went back and changed the description giving particulars of songs.

Please don't be sorry to send in your suggestions. I think this type of scrutiny is necessary because we upload so many songs. Giving correct information should be everyone's priority. Please accept my whole hearted thanks for your keen observation and taking time to tell when problems exist.

Many many cheers to you,
Swrapriya

Thanks for the note Parag. I read in some OP's interview that he told the interviewer that as a hindsight it was a judgemental error on his part to discard Geetaji after this. His contention was that Ashaji threatened not to sing for him if he still was going to utilize Geetaji's talents, even if occasionally. He admitted that it was his emotional involvement that clouded this judgement.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

That is so very true Swarapriya. I have read several interviews of OP which echoed the same sentiments. And some time later (not sure exactly which year) this singer, who persuaded her husband Guru Dutt to give assignment of Aarpaar to OPN when he needed a break, made a call to OPN asking what she has done that he has stopped calling her for singing. OP said "No Geeta, I have not forgotten you. I will surely call you". That day never came ! Geeta passed away with this grief and OP regrets this one thing forever !



Chain se humko kabhi
aapne jeene na diya
Jeher bhi chaha agar
peena toh peene na diya

(And thats Asha ji's swan song for OPN, by the way !)

Raagini (1958)

Anyway you look at it, 1958 was a banner year for OP. He had Howrah Bridge, Phagun, Raagini, Sone Ki Chidiya, and 12 O'Clock all released that year. Each of the movies had some of the finest creations of OP Saab. It was an awsome display of talent and creativity at its finest peak. At this juncture in his career, only Shankar-Jaikishan could compete closely with OP. But they were a duo. OP was a one man show.

This movie was produced by Ashok Kumar himself. It also starred Kishore, his younger brother, and that great dancer from Travancore in Kerala, Padmini, who passed away not too long ago after a long stay in US. Padmini was part of an act of three sisters, all talented, and all dancers; Lalita, Padmini, and Raagini.

Now for details of songs of "Raagini (1958)" and the songs themselves ...

Songs of Raagini (1958) Continued ...

Here are the rest of the songs of "Raagini (1958)" ...

Thanks for uploading Ragini songs

Thak you Harsh ji. -S

Sone Ki Chidiya (1958)

Here is another perennial winner from the genius of OP. Some fabulously melodious songs in this album. Talatji gets to sing a couple of delightfully beautiful duets with Ashaji. The contrast in their voices wants you to hear these songs over and over again.

All songs in this movie are from a CD, except the extended versions. They are ripped from a DVD. The extended version of the duet "Raat Bhar Ka Hai" has a jump 1 minute and 20 seconds into the song. I tried to clean it up, but wasn't successful in removing the jump. Probably I could have clipped part of the audio. This song is so beautiful with Rafi Saab reminding you of some of the songs of "Baiju Bawra" all over again.

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

Songs of Sone Ki Chidiya (1958) Continued ...

Now for the last two songs of "Sone Ki Chidiya (1958)" ...

12 O'Clock (1958)

The hit parade that OP put on display in 1958 continued on with this delectable offering of "12 O'Clock" album. Geetaji was in real top form here with several beautiful numbers to her credit. But the one that is a standout for me is the song "Kaisa Jadoo Balam". This is one of those jewels that one can cherish forever.

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

Swarapriya, special thanks for all these excellent uploads in CDQ.

Best Regards
Parag

Do Ustad (1959)

Here is another winner from OP. The twist is that here Rafi Saab is singing all the songs for Raj Kapoor. Remember this was in 1959. Raj Kapoor, Mukesh, and Shankar-Jaikishan were at the top of their popularity during this time. Only OP can do this and get away magnificently with it.

There are eight songs in this album. Most of them are duets by Ashaji and Rafi Saab. The extended version of the song "Nazron Se Teer Maare" is by the courtesy of the Forum members.

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

Swarapriya, thanks for another relatively lesser known album of Do Ustaad in CDQ. I read in OPN's interview an interesting incident about this film.

Raj Kapoor, who always used to have a say in the music of his films asked OP "How would these songs sound in XXXXX's voice ?"
OP replied "They will sound #$%&*". Of course, the producer Sheikh Mukhtar persisted with OP and all songs in Rafi sahab's voice. Raj Kapoor made sure that OP did not compose for any of his films then onwards...


Lovely songs !

Cheers
Parag

Swarapriya,

Thanks a lot for the Do Ustaad album. I was missing a couple of long versions.
If I may suggest a tiny change in the songs list. The song 'Meri Choli Pe Chameli Ke Phool Rasiya' is from Do Ustad (1982).

Exon

Interesting. The filmdom is full of large egos. My. My ...

-S

I made the changes you have suggested. Thanks for keeping me honest. I know I can count on you.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

Thanks for the Sone Ki Chidiya album.
I thought 'Aaj Ki Raat' song was in Kaifi Azmi's voice; someone please confirm.

Exon

Jaali Note (1960)

Here is another movie that wasn't a runaway success but not because its music wasn't good. OP, as usual delivers once again. There are six Asha-Rafi duets, like in his previous outing for "Do Ustad". But the charm of Madhubala and Dev's debonair antics just couldn't do it.

The extended version of "Nigahon Ne Phenka Hai" is by the courtesy of the Forum members. Now for details of the songs and songs themselves ...

Thank You Very Much Swarapriya, for Jaali Note.

May be it is one of a kind of a gesture which HF members will do, to thank if someone is giving Jaali Note

This is one of my favourite albums. This really is cream of OP's music. Every song is heart stopping. Thank you very much for this album.

Swarapriya,

Thanks for OPN's Jaali Note album.
From my side, here is the record version of the duet song, 'Chaand Zard Zard Hai'. The song lines are slightly different from the film version. The song's audio originated from HF member.

Raat Sard Sard Hai, Chaand Zard Zard Hai - Rafi, Asha (3:24 \ 128)
Click to view attachment

If anyone has the following missing song, please upload it.

Idhar dekh mera dil tera deewaana - by Asha Bhosle, Shamshad Begum

Exon

Thank you, Exon!

Hello Pratul,

I always enjoy humor. This time though looks like I was able to pass the "Jaali Note" without a hitch.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

Thanks for the song. I wonder why they do this. It could be confusing. In this case the results are delightful because thiis is double good.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

Kalpana (1960)

This is one of may all time favorite albums of OP. Song after song, these are absolutely melodious. Ashok Kumar not only starred in this movie but also produced it. There are 11 songs, all from a CD. Then I am including here eight extended versions of the songs that are by the courtesy of the Forum members. The quality of these is not consistent, but they are uniformly of fair to good quality. I do have another song in the library called "Holiya Mein Ude Re Gulaal" that is of 6 min and 6 secs duration. I don't know who the principal singer is. Also the quality is so bad, I decided not to upload it. If anyone wants it I can upload separately here.

OP's multi talents are in dazzling display in this album. This album is indeed a showcase for his prowess. There are several beautiful solos by Ashjaji. Also some great duets of Ashaji and Rafi Saab. But a standout song for the album is the Manna-Rafi song "Tu Hai Mera Prem Devta". Who said OP can't compose classical tunes? This song alone is really enough to make believers of all those who are non-believers. I have an extended version of this song included here. But there is even a longer version of the song also included here. The quality of this song is really excellent. It is worthwhile to download this beauty.

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

Songs Of Kalpana (1960) Continued ...

Continuing with songs of "Kalpana (1960)", an OP masterpiece ...

Songs Of Kalpana (1960) Continued ...

Now three separate durations of the classic duet sung by Manna Dey & Mohd. Rafi, song of the album, "Tu Hai Prem Devta" from the maestro OP's album "Kalpana (1960)" ...

Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962)

Here is another beautiful album of OP saab. All songs are beautiful and very hummable. They are such happy songs that listening to them, at least for those moments, one can easily forget all kinds of worries.

By this time, Ashaji and Rafi Saab were creating what OP wanted them to do, sheer magic. The result is evident from these songs. I am uploading 10 songs of this album all from a CD. I know for sure, I am missing one song by Ashaji called "Humein Chaahe Badnam Karde". Surprisingly, the Earthmusic database gives four more songs that are also part of this album. I have my doubts about these because I found Earthmusic to be so much error prone. Does anyone know a better and reliable reference?

I have listed all missing songs in red italics in the table below. Is it possible that the song "Kasam Khuda Ki" is the same as "Tumhen Mohabbat Hai"? Also, how about "Teri Talaash Mujhe", is this same as "Iran Humne Dekha"? Anyway, please share with us if you have any of these songs that already are not uploaded here.

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

Songs Of Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962) Continued ...

Here are the rest of the songs of "Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962)" ...

Swarapriya,

Thanks for this nice album. Two missing songs are already present in your uploads.

Teri Talaash Mujhe ... , Iran Humne Dekha - Rafi, Asha

Humein Chaahe Badnaam ... , Mere Nazrein Haseen - Asha

I think, I have a couple of missing songs; will try to upload them later.

Exon

Exonji,

Thanks a bunch for the explanaion. I will be looking forward to the other songs.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

The missing song, 'qasam khudaa ki yakeen' is reported to be the introductory line for the 'Tumhein mohabbat hai tumse' song. But, I haven't found any audio with this mukhda line.

Now, two unaccounted songs remain.
1] Asha Bhosle version of 'mujhe dekh kar aapkaa muskuraana'.
2] Asha Bhosle version of 'Phir tere shahar mein'.
I don't know if these versions exist.

Exon

Thank You Swarapriya ji, for Kalpana and Ek Musafir Ek Haseena.

Though I had the songs, I have downloaded them again, as ur uploads have always been in excellent quality.

Thanks a bunch
Pratul

Swarapriya, big thanks for the mega upload of CDQ songs of Kalpana and EMEH.

Cheers
Parag

Pratulji, that is flat out flattering. Thanks for the compliments. Cheers. -S

You are very much welcome, Parag. Cheers. -S

Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)

The hit parade of OP continues with this great album. Some phenomenally beautiful songs in this album. Everyone of them is a sheer delight. Each one of them is a heart grabber. All of them stay with you forever.

There are nine songs in this album. These all are from a CD. I am also including three extended versions. These are from a DVD.

The song "Bijli Dole" was listed on CD as sung by Ashaji only. However, there is a second singer in this song. The Earthmusic identifies this second singer as Usha Mangeshkar. I am including her name for this song.

Although all songs are winners from this album, my two personal favorites are "Aanchal Mein Saja Lena" by Rafi Saab and "Zulf Ki Chhaon Mein" the duet by Ashaji and Rafi Saab. Especially in the song "Aanchal Mein", there is so much richness and passion in Rafiji's voice that you want to freeze the moment and cherish it forever. Majrooh Saab is at the top of his game and provides lyrics that touch very deeply your heart and soul. Absolute delights.

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

Songs of Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963) Continued ...

Now for rest of the songs of "Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)" ...

I was eagerly waiting for the album! Thanks a lot, Swarapriyaji!

Thanks swarapriya for excellent quality songs

Erumji, you're very very welcome. Cheers. -S

Thanks Harshji for taking time to send the note. Cheers. -S

Swarapriya ji, Thanks for this album.
But, I am really sad to not get one of the best compositions of OPN, an Asha-Rafi duet, in a better quality.
The songs is
"Door Bahut Mat Jaaiye Leke Karaar Humara....
Najneen Bada Rangeen Hai Wada Tera"

Though I have the song, it is not in best of the qualities. It has no noise, but bitrate is just 16kbps. So, I am uploading it on a shared site.
http://www.4shared.com/file/56360053/97609...Laya_Hoon_.html

I hope somebody here will upload a better version.

And one mistake in the singers. 'Zulf Ki Chhaon Mein' is a duet, Asha-Rafi. :-)

Thanks
Pratul

Pratulji,

Thanks for pointing out the error in the table. I have corrected it now. Actually, in the writeup I do describe the song correctly as a duet.

Now for the song you're referring to, it is the same as "Humdum Mere". This is of CD quality. I'm not sure why you think this is not up to par.

Cheers,
Swarapriya