Chhan mein baajegee baansuriyaa
Posted on: June 3, 2023
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Many Rabindranath Tagore Novels have been made into films. One such novel that has inspired many movies in “Naukadoobi”, that was published in 1906. This story was made into Bangla movie wit h the same title in 1932, 1947, 1979 and 2011. This story inspired three Hindi movies as well, but these movies had different titles. They were made under the titles of “Milan”(19460, “Ghoonghat”(1960) and “Kashmkash”(2011).
The above information would come as a new information to many music lovers. But this information was given in the blog by our beloved inhouse encyclopaedia , Mr Arunkumar Deshmukh, more than five years ago, while discussing a song from “Milan”(1946).
The making of “Milan”(1946) itself was quite eventful. Those were the days when Kolkata was losing its stranglehold as a movie centre. There was an exodus of talent from Calcutta to Bombay. In Bombay, these erstwhile Calcutta movie makers tried to make a movie using their moviemmaking expertise hones over the years in Calcutta.
Bombay Talkies, owned originally by Bengali owners, viz Himanshu Roy, Devika Rani, Shashdhar Mukherjee etc. When Nitin Bose came from Calcutta to Bombay. He was welcomes into the folds of Bomaby Talkies.
Nitin Bose proposed to make a movie based on Rabindranath Tagore’s novel “Naukadoobi” and the proposal was aprroved by the owners of Bombat Talkies. It was planned to make it in Hindia as well as Bangla. Bangla version was “Naukadoobi”(1947).
Dilip Kumar and Ranjana, both on the rolls of Bombay Talkies were signed up to play Ramesh and Sunalini respectively. The story denmanded another lead actress to play Kamala. Advertisements were given in newspapers and many aspiring ladies applied. The lucky lady was Meera Mishra, a Bangla speaking lady from Kanpur. This news generated considerable sensation, as she was the wife of an IPS officer. She played the role of Kamala in Hindi as well as Banglade versions. In Bangla version Abhi Bhattacahrya replaced Dilip Kumar and Meera Sarkar replaced Ranjana.
The movie, which was produced by Hiten Choudhury and directed by Nitin Bose for Bombay Talkies, also had Pahadi Sanyal, Shyam Laha, S.Nazir, Moni Chatterjee, KP Mukherjee etc. in it.
The story, as recounted by our beloved inhouse encylopaedia, Mr Arunkumar Deshmukh is:-
The story is set in 1905. Ramesh (Dilip Kumar) is studying law in Calcutta and has just appeared for his final exams. He is a friend and neighbour of Jogen who is also studying law. Jogen (Shyam Laha) lives with his father Annada Babu (Moni Chatterjee) and sister Hemnalini (Ranjana). Ramesh and Hemnalini are fond of each other and Ramesh visits their house most days for tea. Their association is disliked by another friend Akshay (Pahadi Sanyal) who also likes Hemnalini.
Ramesh has been asked to come back to his village for the holidays by his father but is dissuaded from going by Hemnalini. Ramesh’s father Braja Mohan (KP Mukherjee) is from the priestly caste and lives in the village. He receives an anonymous letter stating that his son is involved with the neighbour’s daughter who comes from a tradesman caste and that he spends his entire time there.
Braja Mohan goes to the city and brings Ramesh back with him to the village. He has arranged Ramesh’s wedding with a poor widow’s daughter. Ramesh tries to convince his father about his involvement with Hemnalini. His father after satisfying himself that Ramesh has as yet not committed himself to Hemnalini prevails upon Ramesh to marry Sushila because of the promise he had given to the girl’s mother. There is a storm at night when the wedding party from the groom’s side is returning to their village by boat. During the crossing the boat capsizes. Nearly all on the boat are drowned including Ramesh’s father and Ramesh appears to be the only one to survive. He sees a woman in bridal dress lying unconscious on the bank. He brings her to his village but soon understands that this is a case of mistaken identity. She continuously checks him when he calls her Sushila and tells him her name is Kamala (Meera Mishra). He realizes there was another bridal procession and their boat too had capsized.
After the formalities of his father’s funeral service Ramesh decides to take Kamala to Calcutta. He finds out about her only living relative, an uncle, and writes to him. A letter arrives telling him of the death of Kamala’s uncle but the sender has mentioned Kamala’s husband’s name and profession. His name is Nalin and he’s a doctor. Ramesh now starts searching for Dr. Nalin. He has so far made no mention about his marriage to Hemnalini or her family nor told anyone regarding the mistaken identity of his supposed bride to avoid any embarrassment to the girl.
On arrival in Calcutta, Ramesh suggests that Kamala get an education. After allaying her apprehension regarding her age he admits her in a girl’s boarding school. Akshay’s sister also studies in the same school and through her Akshay gets to know the truth about Ramesh’s marriage. In the evening he questions Ramesh in front of Hemnalini. Ramesh deflects the question and asks Hem to trust him. Preparations are on at Annada’s house for the wedding of Hemnalini and Ramesh. Their wedding is set for the coming Sunday but Ramesh is asked by the principal to take Kamala home for the weekend. Ramesh postpones the wedding and brings Kamala back from school. Akshay brings Jogen to Ramesh’s house where they see Kamala and on being questioned Ramesh keeps silent. Hemnalini goes into a state of shock when she’s told about Ramesh’s wife.
Her father takes her to Kashi to recuperate. Ramesh decides to leave Calcutta and he takes Kamala with him to Ghazipur. Kamala reads the letter Ramesh has written to Hem explaining the entire situation and mentioning Kamala’s husband’s name. She finally recognizes the truth about her and Ramesh’s situation. She decides to kill herself and leaves the house. She is rescued and comes under Nalin’s mother’s care.
She realizes that Nalin is her husband but finds out that Hemnalini and he are to be betrothed. However, Nalin is not happy about the betrothal as he refuses to believe that Kamala is dead and wants to wait a while longer. Finally the truth comes out and she’s accepted by her husband and his mother while Ramesh and Hemnalini get back together.
We can see that Rabindranath Tagore too has written quite a Manmohan Desai kind of lost and find story (full of mistaken identities), a story that moviemakers so love to make in India. 🙂
“Milan”(1946) had eight songs in it. Five songs have been covered so far.
Here is the sixth song from “Milan”(1946) to appear in the song. The song is sung by Geeta Roy (alter Dutt). P L Santoshi is the lyricist. Music is composed by Anil Biswas.
Video of the song shows two ladies, one advising the other how to deal with her husband. My guess is that they are Ranjana and Kamala, but I cannot tell who is who. I request our knowledgeable readers to throw light on the picturisation of the song.
Audio
Video
Song-Chhan mein bajegi baansuriya preet bhari preet bhari(Milan)(1946) Singer-Geeta Dutt, Lyrics-P L Santoshi, MD-Anil Biswas
Lyrics(Provided by Prakashchandra)
chhan mein bajegi baansuriya
preet bhari
preet bhari
chhan mein baajegi baansuriya
preet bhari
preet bhari
dekho gori
chupke chupke
chori chori
preet bhari
preet bhari
chhan mein baajegi bansuriya
tumko bulaayenge tumhre saanwariya
tumko bulaayenge tumhre saanwariya
brij ban jaayegi man ki nagariya
brij ban jaayegi man ki nagariya
kheloge preetam se tum hori
heloge preetam se tum hori
preet bhari
preet bhari
chhan mein baajegi baansuriya
preet bhari
preet bhari
chhan mein baajegi baansuriya
tumhen saajan manaaaye
tum roothh jaana
tumhen saajan manaaaye
tum roothh jaana
tumhen paas bulaayen kahen na na na
tumhen saajan manaaaye
tum roothh jaana
hamen la jhumka
hamen laa kangna
hamen la jhumka
hamen laa kangna
hamen laaon reshan ki chunariya
hamen laaon reshan ki chunariya
chhan mein bjegi baansuriya
preet bhari
preet bhari
dekho gori
chupke chupke
chori chori
preet bhari
preet bhari
chhan mein baajegi bansuriya
chhan mein baajegi bansuriya
preet bhari
preet bhari
chhan mein baajegi bansuriya
preet bhari
preet bhari
dekho gori
chupke chupke
chori chori
preet bhari
preet bhari
chhan mein baajegi bansuriya
2 Responses to "Chhan mein baajegee baansuriyaa"
June 3, 2023 at 6:42 pm
Songs already covered in the blog: (5/8)
1)gungun boley banwra,hamri bagiya mein:Feb.19,2018:Parul Ghosh/P.L.Santhoshi
2)Jis ne bana di bansuri geet usi ke gaaye ja:Sept.30:2015:Parul Ghosh/Arzoo Lucknowi
3)Oopar hai badariya kaari,Maujon mein hai naao hamaari:Shankar dasgupta,chorus:Santhoshi:Feb.3.2014
4)suhaani beriyaan beeti jaaye,akele baite jeeya ghabraay:Parul ghosh:Aarzoo Lucknowi:Dec.10,2010
5)woh kahen aap ki do chaah ka inaam mujhe:May 10,2011:Pahadi Sanyal:Aarzoo Lucknowi:
Songs yet to be covered in the blog:
6)Chhinn mein bajegi bansuriya preet bhari:P.L.Santhoshi:Geeta Roy (whether this is a 2 part song ?)(Part 1)
7)Tumhein saajan manaayei, tum rooth jaana:P.L.Santhoshi:Geeta Roy(Part 2)
8)Main kis ki laaj nibhaaoon, aur kaise laaj nibhaaoon:Aarzoo Lucknowi:Parul ghosh
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Atul’s Song A Day- A choice collection of Hindi Film & Non-Film Songs 
June 3, 2023 at 4:31 pm
this song got a 2nd part
I have sent all the 3 remaining song of this Milan 1946 on 09.05.2021
As a part of BTYC Dated May 10th,2011
you can use the lyrics of following 3 songs from the movie:
(Please note the fact that these are the lyrics of Last 3 songs remaining to be posted in the blog)
Milan(1946)
Music:Anil Biswas
1)Geeta Roy:”Chhinn mein bajegi bansuriyaan preet bhari”(Part 1st)
2)Geeta Roy:”Tumhein saajan manaayein tum rooth jaanaa”(Part 2nd)
3)Parul Ghosh:”Main kiski laaj nibhaaoon aur kaisey laaj nibhaaoon”
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