Archive for 2012
“Hill Station” (1957) was a Pushpa Pictures presentation. It was directed by Shakti Samanta. The movie had Pradeep Kumar, Bina Rai, Shyama, Pratima Devi, K. N. Singh, Maruti etc in it.
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Today(25th may) happens to be the seventh death anniversary of Sunil Dutt (6 june 1929-25 may 2005). Born Balraj Dutt, Sunil Dutt was one of the earliest Radio Ceylon announcers before he got his break in Hindi movies in “Railway Platform” (1955).
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Jaa re kaare badraa
Posted on: May 25, 2012
“Dharti Kahe Pukaar Ke” (1969) was a Vaishaali Pictures presentation. It was directed by Dulal Guha. The movie had Nanda, Jeetendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Nivedita, Abhi Bhattacharya, Kanhaiyalal, Tarun Bose, Asit Sen, Leela Misra, A. K. Hangal, Manmohan, Tiwari, Durga Khote, Jagdev etc in it.
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Mujhe mubaarak puraani yaaden
Posted on: May 25, 2012
“Zabak”(1961) was a B grade movie with A grade music. The movie was directed by Homi Wadia. The movie had Mahipal, Shyama, Sahira, Achla Sachdev, Manhar Desai etc in it.
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Kesariya pagdi bani rahey
Posted on: May 24, 2012
This article is written by Sudhir,a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor to this blog.
The history of Rajasthan is a legendary saga of warriors and warfare over the centuries. The annals of Rajput clans date back to pre-Christ era, and the origins of the various dynasties are linked back into pre-history to the lineage of Lord Ram of the Suryavansh (Sun Dynasty). As per the chronicles of the Rajput dynasties, they trace their origins to Luv, the son of Lord Ram. Their flag, which is supposedly the flag of Prince Luv, is the insignia of Sun on a crimson background, still flutters on the forts and palaces in Rajasthan.
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Baahon mein teri masti ke ghere
Posted on: May 24, 2012
It turns out that today (24th may) is Rajesh Roshan’s birthday. Though it is late by Indian standards, but the day is still 24th of may. So I can slip in a Rajesh Roshan song just in the nick of time.
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This article is written by nahm, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor to this blog.
Asrar-ul-hasan Khan, better known as Majrooh Sultanpuri (1st October 1919 to 24th May 2000), was one of the foremost Urdu poets to have graced the Hindi film industry. His first film as lyricist was “Shahjahan” which immortalised him in the annals of Hindi film music. The film’s music was by Naushad and it starred K. L. Sehgal in the title role.
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Aawaara maajhi jaayegaa kahaan
Posted on: May 24, 2012
Today (24th may) is the death anniversary of Majrooh Sultanpuri, who was the most prolific lyricist during the golden era of Hindi movies.
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Haal kaisa hai janaab ka
Posted on: May 24, 2012
There are many regulars who have reminded me that today (24th may) is the death anniversary of Majrooh Sultanpuri. Indeed I have been aware of this occasion.
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Dekh lee ae ishq teri
Posted on: May 24, 2012
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“Laila Majnu” (1953) was an All India Pictures production. It was directed by K Amarnath. Nutan and Shammi Kapoor has played the title roles in this movie with Ratan Kumar, Ulhas, Begum Para, Kammo, Wasti etc being the other actors.
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Atul’s Song A Day- A choice collection of Hindi Film & Non-Film Songs 
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