Aankhon mein aankhen daal ke dekha na keejiye
Posted on: August 7, 2012
“Sipah salar” (1956) was an Eagle Pictures presentation. This movie was directed by Md Hussain. The movie had Shammi Kapoor, Nadira, Kumkum, Cuckoo, Helen, S. Nazir, Kamal Mehra, Samson, Uma Dutt, Habib, Rajan Kapoor etc in it.
Here is a song from this movie. It is a duet which is sung by Rafi and Asha Bhonsle. Farooque Kaiser is the lyricist. Music is composed by Iqbal.
The music f this song is attributed to Iqbal Qureshi by most sources, but Mr Arunkumar Deshmukh, our beloved inhouse encyclopaedia, informs us that this music director was different from Iqbal Qureshi. Here is what he has to say about Iqbal:-
SIPAH SALAR-1956 had music by IQBAL and NOT Iqbal Qureshi.
These are two different composers.While Iqbal(or Chhota Iqbal-as he was known then) started his career with Malika Saloni-1953 and ended with C.I.D.Agent 302-1963; the more well known Iqbal Qureshi started with Panchayat-1960 and ended career with Hukmarana-1998.
IQBAL was essentially a stunt film composer. He gave music to 21 released and 2 unreleased films. His films are-Malika Saloni-53, Jadugar, Jasoos, Sakhi Lutera, Anokha Jungle, Sipah Salar-56, Gypsy, Chetak aur Rana Pratap, Black Mailer, Hero no.1-59, Toofani Tirandaz, Wrong number, Diler Haseena, Gun Fight, Jalim Jaadugar, Night bird, Toofani Tarzan, Kala jaadu, Black Arrow, Fauladi mukka and CID Agent 302-1963.
Iqbal Qureshi was anyday a more successful composer with films like Love in Shimla, Panchayat, Bindiya, Banarasi Thug, Cha Cha Cha, Kawwali ki raat etc.
It is very unfortunate that due to name similarity such composers are not much known and do not get the credit for their work. Many Internet sites make this mistake.
Only the audio of this song is available and so one can only guess about the picturisation of this song. This song may well have been picturised on Shammi Kapoor and Nadira and that would make then quite an odd couple indeed. I request our knowledgeable readers to throw more light on the picturisation of this song.
Here is this song, the first from this movie, in the blog. Lyrics of this song were sent to me by nahm.
Song-Aankhon mein aankhen daal ke dekha na keejiye (Sipah Salar)(1956) Singers-Rafi, Asha Bhonsle, Lyrics-Farooque Kaiser, MD-Iqbal
Lyrics (Provided by nahm)
aaaaaa
aaaaaaaa
teer hai
neshtar hai yeh
talwaar hai
shamsheer hai
aap ki sangi nahin hai
yeh meri taqdeer hai
aankhon mein aankhen daal ke
dekhaa na keejiye
aankhon mein aankhen daal ke
dekhaa na keejeeye
naazuk hai meraa dil
aji aisaa na keejiye
naazuk hai meraa dil
aji aisaa na keejiye
aankhon mein aankhen daal ke
kyun dar rahe hain aap yeh
mauqa hai pyaar kaa
kyun dar rahe hain aap yeh
mauqa hai pyaar kaa
yunhi na beet jaaye yeh
mausam bahaar kaa
yunhi na beet jaaye yeh
mausam bahaar kaa
jo hogaa dekhaa jaayega
parwaah na keejiye
naazuk hai meraa dil
aji aisaa na keejiye
aankhon mein aankhen daal ke
jaadu bharaa hai aisa kuchh
iss dil ke raag mein
jaadu bharaa hai aisa kuchh
iss dil ke raag mein
darti hoon jal na jaaun
muhobbat ki aag mein
darti hoon jal na jaaun
muhobbat ki aag mein
itna huzur mujh ko na
deewaana keejiye
jo hogaa dekhaa jaayega
parwaah na keejiye
aankhon mein aankhen daal ke
5 Responses to "Aankhon mein aankhen daal ke dekha na keejiye"
August 7, 2012 at 9:23 am
Atul ji,
SIPAH SALAR-1956 had music by IQBAL and NOT Iqbal Qureshi.
These are two different composers.
While Iqbal(or Chhota Iqbal-as he was known then)started his career with Malika Saloni-1953 and ended with C.I.D.Agent 302-1963;the more well known Iqbal Qureshi started with Panchayat-1960 and ended career with Hukmarana-1998.
IQBAL was essentially a stunt film composer.He gave music to 21 released and 2 unreleased films.His films are-Malika Saloni-53,Jadugar,Jasoos,Sakhi Lutera,Anokha Jungle,Sipah Salar-56,Gypsy,Chetak aur Rana Pratap,Black Mailer,Hero no.1-59,Toofani Tirandaz,Wrong number,Diler Haseena,Gun Fight,Jalim Jaadugar,Night bird,toofani Tarzan,kala jaadu,Black Arrow,Fauladi mukka and CID Agent 302-1963.
Iqbal Qureshi was anyday a more successful composer with films like Love in Shimla,Panchayat,Bindiya,Banarasi Thug,Cha Cha Cha,Kawwali ki raat etc.
It is very unfortunate that due to name similarity such composers are not much known and do not get the credit for their work.Many Internet sites make this mistake.
I request you to kindly give due credit to this composer here.
-AD
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August 7, 2012 at 9:34 am
Atul ji,
SIPAH SALAR-1956 was an Eagle films,Bombay presentation by its owner F.C.Mehra.The film was directed by Mohd.Hussain and music was by IQBAL.
This was quite an entertaining costume drama wherein Shammi Kapoor donned Cowboy dress for a major part of the film.Unfortunately all the prints of this film were destroyed in a fire and today,the film is not available anywhere.Shammi Kapoor always regretted that he did not keep a copy of this film with him.
Sometime back in feb-2012,there was a discussion about this film on our Memsaab’s blog and there,I had given a synopsis of the film,as I had seen this film and made notes,as usual.Here is the excerpt-
I have seen the film Sipahsalaar(which roughly means commander in chief or Senapati).Since I find that many people are curious about this film,based on my notes I give herewith a short synopsis of the film.if you are unable to see the film,atleast here is some info about it.
It was an Eagle films presentation,produced by F.C.Mehra and directed by Mohd.Hussain who also wrote its story,s/play and dialogues as well.Music was by Iqbal with lyrics from Faruk kaizer.
The evil Vazir of Bharatpur(Randhir) ousts the good king(Kamal Mehra) and captures the throne.The good but helpless king escapes to another country.However his loyal,trustworthy and brave Sipahsalaar(S.Nazir) goes underground and continues guerilla fighting with the Vazir.
The king wants to send a plan to recapture his kingdom to his Sipahsalaar.For this purpose he chooses a Captain(Shammi Kapoor).He is ready to undertake this dangerous mission.Disguised as a Truck Driver,the Captain starts his journey,but is recognised and stopped by a major(Shyam kumar) at the border.At this time a mysterious,beautiful patriot girl(Nadira) saves him and both escape in the jungle.
hereafter the film depicts many adventures,jungle scenes and moments of love between SK and nadira,including some songs.
They finally reach sipahsalaar,etc etc.
-Arunkumar Deshmukh
There was an interesting discussion on this film also.Those interested may see memsaab’s blog,for further info.
-AD
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August 7, 2012 at 7:46 am
Indeed Nadira and Shammi make an odd couple. I kind of like odd couples. I will be watching this space to see if anyone knows more about this song.
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