Saanwre saanwre
Posted on: August 3, 2011
This is a gem of a song. And still this song is not known to too many people. By now I am no longer surprised or shocked by this fact that many great songs of yesteryears have been allowed to be lost to oblivion. Indians by and large are not keen students of history and they do not have much appreciation of their rich legacy, so showing callous disregard to such great works of art will naturally follow.
I am thankful to Prakashchandra for bringing this song to my notice by sending the lyrics and other information about this song.
And make no mistake ! This song is worth its weight in gold and more.
This song if from “Anuradha” (1960). In fact, the movie begins with this song. The screen shows a radio, and an announcer’s voice comes ot stating that he is going o play a song that was quite popular ten years ago. And this song is sung by Anuradha Raj. And then this song begins to get played while the credits are appearing on the screen.
That way, this song wears multiple hats. This song is a movie opening song, as well as a radio song. That is not all. This song is a superb example of a semi classical song. the song is based on Raag Bhairavi. We are treated to a stunning singing by Lata and sensational music by Pt Ravi Shankar. yes, Pt Ravi Shankar, who later earned name and fame in the west as a Sitar Maestro is the music director of this movie and this song.
The movie version of the song is three paras long and ends as soon as the credits end. The audio version of the song has an additional para. I have included both video and audio link of the song as well as the lyrics, with the lyrics appearing only in the audio version being shown in blue.
This movie was a launch vehicle for the pretty Leela Naidu who was often described as the most beautifual woman of the world by the Indian media for nearly two decades thereafter. Balraj Sahri and Abhi Bhattacharya were the other actors of this movie.
Here is this amazing song for the readers to enjoy.
Video
Audio
Song-Saanwre saanwre jaao (Anuradha) (1960) Singer-Lata, Lyrics-Shailendra, MD-Pt Ravishankar
Lyrics in blue are there only in the audio version
Lyrics
Saanwre
saanwre
saanwre saanwre
jaao,
saanware saanware
kaahe mose karo joraajori
bainyyan na marodo mori
doongi doongi gaari
hato jaao jee,
saanwre saanwre
sang na saheli, paayke akeli
sang na saheli, paayke akeli
ab na jaa tu he more Shyaam
roko na dagar mori haaaa aa
saanware saanware
jaao,
saanwre saanwre
kaahe mose karo joraajori
baiyyan na marodo mori
doongi doongi gaari
hato jaao jee
saanwre saanwre
gopi gwaale dekhnewaale
gopi gwaale dekhnewaale
bin bichaare kahenge saare
pakdi raadhaa ki chori haaaaaaaaa..
saanware saanware jaao,
saanware saanware
kaahe mose karo joraajori
baiyyan na marodo mori
doongi doongi gaari hato jaao jee
saanware saanware
murli bajaao,
gaaiyyan charaao
murli bajaao,
gaaiyyan charaao
hamri gail chodo he chhail
milo jab aawe hori haaaaa aaa
saanware
aaaaaa
saanware
aaaa
saanware
aaaaa
saanwre
9 Responses to "Saanwre saanwre"
August 3, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Sudhir ji,
This Kabuliwala,as far as I know was Bengali.
-AD
N.B.- Typo for Godaan,sorry. -AD
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August 3, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Arun ji,
Yes, you are right. The Bengali version of Kabuliwala had music composed by Pt. Ravi Shankar.
Thanks and regards
Sudhir
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August 3, 2011 at 1:39 pm
whenever I listen to this song, I feel something so special and heavenly, which I can`t describe in words. Still I am not able to find it what happens to me when I listen to this song.
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August 3, 2011 at 4:44 pm
This is a superb song. In fact all the songs of Anuradha are just superb. I liked the movie too though the end was a bit tame.
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December 29, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Great Song. I love Raag Bhairavi based songs, specially in voice of Lata Ji.
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December 12, 2012 at 11:28 pm
Pandit Ravi Shankar ji I miss you whenever I hear this song.
Meri “Shraddhanjali” aapko
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August 3, 2011 at 11:01 am
Atul ji,
Contrary to popular belief,Pt.RAVI SHANKAR was an International star much before ANURADHA.
Born in 1920 as ROBINDRO SHAUNKOR CHOUDHARY,at Varanasi,he was with his brother Udayshankar’s Dance Troup till 1938.After learning Sitar till 1944 he worked with Satyajit Ray for Apu Trilogy base work.From 1949 to 1956 he was Music Director A.I.R.,Delhi. From 1956 till 70s and 80s,he toured Europe and US performing and teaching and occasionally visiting India,in between.
From 86 to 92 he was Rajyasabha MP,got Bharat Ratna and Grammy Award in 1999 and till today performs in shows with daughter Anoushka.
He has scored music to 28 movies(HIndi,English and Bengali).Some important films are Gandhi,Meera,Dodaan,Anuradha,Kabuliwala,Dharti ke lal,Neecha Nagar and Apu Trilogy.
-AD
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August 3, 2011 at 11:23 am
Arun ji,
Minor correction, in list of movies at the end of para, the movie name after Meera should be Godaan.
Rgds
Sudhir
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August 3, 2011 at 11:27 am
Arun ji,
Sorry I did not complete the previous reply.
I believe the movie Kabuliwala has music composed by Salil Chowdhary.
Rgds
Sudhir
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