Tujhe kaisa dulha bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniyaa
Posted on: July 4, 2013
This article is written by Arunkumar Deshmukh, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor to this blog.
After discussing the second successive song from Nagina-51, and some anecdotes from Nutan’s life, I had decided to take a break from Nutan and discuss some other interesting songs lined up already with me.
However, when I opened my Computer yesterday morning and took a look at my Mail Box, I was pleasantly surprised to see a mail from Sudhir ji. He had very kindly sent me a song from Nutan’s First film HAMARI BETI, which is sung by Nutan herself. Sudhir ji had also enclosed the English and Hindi Lyrics along with !
Now, I had to change my schedule and plan to post this Gem from Nutan’s Debut film and also her FIRST FILM SONG.
I thank our Sudhir ji for his kindness.
Once Shobhana Samarth had gone for a Muhurat Party for K.Asif’s film and she had taken Nutan also with her. That day, with a light make-up, a long skirt-Blouse and a Pony tail, Nutan was looking quite attractive and in the function many eyes were watching her. K.Asif asked Shobhana ji if Nutan was ready for a Debut in his film and she replied in affirmation.
After coming home she thought if Asif launches Nutan in a film and if that film flops, then what ? No one can guarantee a Hit film, but one can predict a flop, so why not launch Nutan herself and take a chance ? Atleast I am sure of a flop !
She started writing the story of HAMARI BETI and the Muhurat shot was taken on 21st January 1950. In those days the film was made in 2.5 lakhs !!!
The story of the film was simple. Motilal and Veera, a couple, find an orphan Girl. They take her and bring her up like their own daughter. When grown up, she falls in love with a boy(Shekhar). One day, her real mother(Shobhana Samarth) shows up etc etc.
Before the film was released, Nutan was signed for Hum log and Nagina. As expected by Shobhana, Hamari Beti was a Flop, but very soon the two other films were released and became Hits.
When Nutan was born on 4-6-1934, in the evening, everyone was happy. As she grew,it was noticed that though both Shobhana and Kumar sen were very fair and handsome, Nutan was not fair or beautiful. Relatives and friends would comment on her colour.N utan would cry a lot, but Shobhana always told her,” Don’t worry. You are like the ugly duckling, who was actually a SWAN”. And what a SWAN Nutan became! Five film Fare Awards !!
Basically Nutan was a very simple person. She never made a show off or pompous living. She used to wear cotton sarees at home. She was quite aware that she was not fair or attractive looking like her mother , but she compensated for all this by her achievements. She had acted in over 70 films, but mostly she was known for simple looking,’Sati Savitri’ type lovable,sacrificing type of roles. Not that she did not try doing glamorous roles. In the film ” Laat sahib “, she was a Swiss returned girl. She did comedy in Dilli ka Thug and Ek baap chhe bete and even acted as a Glamorous girl in Saajan ki Saheli, but all these films did not click and her typecasting remained.
Nutan had learnt Classical music and Kathak dancing. She had sung in films like Hamari Beti, Mayuri,Chhabili etc. She did only one film as a Tawayef- Zindagi aur Toofan. It was produced and directed by Nakshab Jarachavi and MD was Naashad. However,when both thses people migrated to Pakistan,they took the prints of this film and it was released only in Pakistan, where it became a Hit film. Zindagi aur Toofan was not released in India at all.
According to Nutan, she was First contacted for Anarkali’s role in Mughal e Azam, but she refused and recommended Madhubala. She knew she was not beautiful and this role would not suit her, so she thought that Madhubala, being very beautiful,would fit the bill perfectly as Anarkali.
Actress Smita Patil always wanted to meet Nutan as she was her great fan, but somehow it did not happen. When Smita was admitted to Hospital for delivery, someone told Nutan that Smita was pining to meet her. Nutan immediately found out the hospital address and went herself to meet her. One can imagine Smita’s joy to meet her idol in person. Unfortunately, Smita never returned from the Hospital and died within 15 days after delivery.
When the film Soorat aur Seerat was made, there erupted some dispute between Nutan and Shobhana ji over money. Both accused each other of cheating. The matter became so serious that Nutan dragged her own mother to the court. All her siblings supported their mother. For the next 22 years they did not talk to each other. Nutan did not travel in the same plane where Tanuja was also flying. In functions, they avoided each other. Nutan did not attend Tanuja’s marriage also, though she was invited.
It was only when Ratanbai Shilotri, Shobhana ji’s mother died that Nutan went to her mother. Nutan was quite attached to her grandmother. Only her departure could bring these people together, but not without the bitter memories !
A little known fact about Nutan is that her 16th Birthday was celebrated in Mussourie. In Mussourie, Nutan participated and won the ” Mussourie Queen ” Title.
Nutan’s life had so many features that even 10 articles may not cover all. I sincerely thank Ms. Lalita Tamhane, the author and copyright holder of the book,” Asen Mi- Nasen Mi “, from which some of the matter has been used,as I remembered.
Here is Nutan’s FIRST EVER FILM SONG from her Debut film ‘ Hamari Beti’ and thanks to Sudhirji for this feast of link and Lyrics……
Music is by Snehal Bhatkar. Three lyricists are listed for this film – Pt. Faani, Prem Dhawan, and Randheer. However, Geet Kosh does not specifically identify the lyricist for this song. The film banner is Shobhana Pictures
and it is produced and directed by Shobhana Samarth. List of actors includes Nutan, Shekhar, Baby Tanuja, Motilal, Shobhana Samarth, Veera, David, K N Singh, Randhir, Agha, Pramila, Kukku, Ameerbai, Nandani, Master Ratan.
Song-Tujhe kaisa dulha bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya (Hamaari Beti)(1950) Singer-Nutan, MD-Snehal Bhatkar
Lyrics(Provided by Sudhir)
tujhe kaisa dulha bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
tujhe kaisa dulha bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
o meri nanhi si munni si gudiyaa
o meri chummo mutammi si gudiyaa
o meri nanhi si munni si gudiyaa
o meri chummo mutammi si gudiyaa
tujhe kaisa dulha bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
tujhe kaisa dulha bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
jo tera dulha hovey kaala
jo tera dulha hovey kaala
sakhiyaan hansi udaayen
sakhiyaan hansi udaayen
jo ho gora to uske sang
chhup chhup nain ladaayen
phir kaisa
o phir kaisa
phir kaisa dulhaa bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
tujhe kaisa dulhaa bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
jo tera dulhaa hovey mota
jo tera dulhaa hovey mota
chaal chali naa jaaye
chaal chali naa jaaye
jo ho dublaa patlaa to
phir pag pag thokar khaaye
phir kaisa
o phir kaisa
phir kaisa dulhaa bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
tujhe kaisa dulhaa bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
jo tera dulha ho dhanwaala
jo tera dulha ho dhanwaala
baat baat par akde
baat baat par akde
jo ho nirdhan to jeevan bhar
baitho sar ko pakde
phir kaisa
o phir kaisa
phir kaisa dulhaa bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
tujhe kaisa dulhaa bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
o meri nanhi si munni si gudiyaa
o meri chummo mutammi si gudiyaa
o meri nanhi si munni si gudiyaa
o meri chummo mutammi si gudiyaa
tujhe kaisa
tujhe kaisa kaisa kaisa
tujhe kaisa dulhaa bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniya
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Hindi script lyrics (Provided by Sudhir)
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तुझे कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
तुझे कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
ओ मेरी नन्ही सी मुन्नी सी गुड़िया
ओ मेरी चुम्मो मुटम्मी सी गुड़िया
ओ मेरी नन्ही सी मुन्नी सी गुड़िया
ओ मेरी चुम्मो मुटम्मी सी गुड़िया
तुझे कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
तुझे कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
जो तेरा दूल्हा होवे काला
जो तेरा दूल्हा होवे काला
सखियाँ हंसी उड़ायेँ
सखियाँ हंसी उड़ायेँ
जो हो गोरा तो उसके संग
छुप छुप नैन लड़ाएँ
फिर कैसा
ओ फिर कैसा
फिर कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
तुझे कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
जो तेरा दूल्हा होवे मोटा
जो तेरा दूल्हा होवे मोटा
चाल चली ना जाये
चाल चली ना जाये
जो हो दुबला पतला तो
फिर पग पग ठोकर खाये
फिर कैसा
ओ फिर कैसा
फिर कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
तुझे कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
जो तेरा दूल्हा हो धनवाला
जो तेरा दूल्हा हो धनवाला
बात बात पर अकड़े
बात बात पर अकड़े
जो हो निर्धन तो जीवन भर
बैठो सर को पकड़े
फिर कैसा
ओ फिर कैसा
फिर कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
तुझे कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
ओ मेरी नन्ही सी मुन्नी सी गुड़िया
ओ मेरी चुम्मो मुटम्मी सी गुड़िया
ओ मेरी नन्ही सी मुन्नी सी गुड़िया
ओ मेरी चुम्मो मुटम्मी सी गुड़िया
तुझे कैसा
तुझे कैसा कैसा कैसा
तुझे कैसा दूल्हा भाए री बाँकी दुल्हनिया
7 Responses to "Tujhe kaisa dulha bhaaye ree baanki dulhaniyaa"
July 4, 2013 at 11:37 am
Khyati ji,
Very happy to read your comments after ages !
The copyright issue is very tricky and I had to tread very carefully so that neither me nor the Blog comes in trouble. The book was released only in 2009,so it is better to keep quiet for some time now.
BTW, I will be away from Mumbai and the Computer for the period from 6th to 14th instant. So no new posts for some time(one is pending).
-AD
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July 4, 2013 at 11:58 am
Arunji,
Away from Mumbai??? Any plan for USA trip? Sudhirji came just for a day 😦 Hope someone stays for a longer period. Kya karun, ye dil thoda laalchi ho jaata hai, jab koi apna yahaan aata hai to.
I do understand the copyright issue and respect your decision of keeping quiet for some time. Will eagerly wait for your next post after a short break…..
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July 4, 2013 at 4:01 pm
It is very normal for fair pair to get not so fair child. The reason being during the pregancy if there is indigestion/constipation problem with the mother then she may deliver a not so fair child. Sometimes we wonder how a not so fair couple getting a fair child. It is simply because the mother was not suffering indigestion/constipation problems.
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July 5, 2013 at 12:08 am
Arun ji,
Thanks for the post. As all other series from you, this series is also very interesting and full of less known information.
The song is very endearing and full of fun. I am just making a pure guess, based on the list of actors. This song is most likely performed on screen by Nutan, singing to her younger sister, Baby Tanuja (as the name appears in the credits for this film). A video clip of this song would have been a wonderful treat, but alas, no video of this film is locatable so far. A wonderful gem.
🙂
Rgds
Sudhir
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July 7, 2013 at 4:48 pm
I am astounded to hear that Nutan was generally considered to be not beautiful. I think she was stunning. Classic bone structure & in my opinion, the most beautiful heroine. I also think she was very fair.
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Atul’s Song A Day- A choice collection of Hindi Film & Non-Film Songs 
July 4, 2013 at 11:26 am
Arunji,
So truly said, “Nutan’s life had so many features that even 10 articles may not cover all.” Thank you for making this series more informative. And thanks to Sudhirji for the song. This is the first time I am hearing this song.
A trivia- My elder uncle was the judge of this Mother-Daughter dispute/case. And another uncle was one of the lawyer of the team. I remember both of my uncles discussing the case during those active hearing days. I was a teen and hence was not interested in this kind of political matters of a family. But remember that uncles were not happy by the way M-D were dealing (attitude) with each other, specially during the days of their hearing. Uncles never shared the progress of this case with anyone in the family, not even with their wives. (privacy issue).
Thanks again for sharing the information from this book. The name of this book is now in my “Shopping list of next trip to India.” 🙂 Waiting for your next post…… (Humble request- Please don’t take a break from this Nutan series 😦 )
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