Archive for 2010
The farmaish of this song from “Aadmi” (1968) was given by Lalitha today.This is a kind of song where getting the lyrics right is a straightforward task without much challenge and so here is the song, in double quick time.
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This article is written by Raja, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor of articles to this blog
Do Badan (1966) may not be the best-known movie of its times but at least in the songs department it could hold its head up with pride. A lively Asha solo, a typical Lata solo and three Rafi solo songs, all of which are heart-wrenching. Yes, the songs of this movie, written by Shakeel Badayuni and composed by Ravi, were certainly the highlights of this movie.
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Hothon pe sachchaayi rehti hai
Posted on: August 23, 2010
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This is a song from “Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai” (1960) whose farmaish was given to be posted as a patriotic song on the occasion of the independence day.
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This article is written by Raja, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor of articles to this blog
I must admit that when I was a young boy, my appreciation of songs was very different from what it is today.
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Rahaa gardishon mein hardam
Posted on: August 22, 2010
This article is written by Raja,a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor of articles to this blog
I have mentioned elsewhere that many of the songs I remember today have some sort of association with an incident or memory from the past. This makes that song more special for me than it would otherwise be.
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Mujhe dekh chaand sharmaaye
Posted on: August 22, 2010
In ancient days, leading a spartan life was considered desirable and virtuous and seeking a life of pleasures and luxury was considered improper and a sign of decadence. In Indian history, kings who indulged themselves in such activities were looked down upon. The word used for such undesirable activities was “Bhog-Vilaas” ( comfort and pleasure seeking). Yes, seeking a life of comfort was severely disapproved by the visionaries among ancients.
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Baanki adaayen dekhnaa ji dekhnaa
Posted on: August 22, 2010
I know of at least two movies called “Amaanat”. The earlier one was released in 1955 and it had Bharat Bhushan and Chand Usmani in lead roles. The later one was released sometime in 1970s and this movie had Manoj Kumar and Sadhana in lead roles.
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Sakhi ri chitchor nahin aaye
Posted on: August 22, 2010
I have posted one immortal bhajan from “Jogan” (Ghoonghat ke pat khol re )in this blog in the past. That song was a Meera Bhajan sung by Geeta Dutt (then Geeta Roy). This movie in fact has several fantastic songs sung by Geeta Dutt.
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I have mentioned in the past that “Ratan” (1944), officially known as “Rattan” revolutioned the creation of music composition in Hindi movies. From classical music base, music began to draw inspiration from folk music and that enabled the “aam aadmi” to feel attached and attracted to the music.
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Aaye baithe khaaye piye khiske
Posted on: August 21, 2010
“Ek Shrimaan Ek Shrimaan” (1969), which is not remembered much today is a tresure of fantastic songs. Surprisingly, I had not heard these songs when this movie and its songs were released in 1969.
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Atul’s Song A Day- A choice collection of Hindi Film & Non-Film Songs 
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