Aa utre hamaare dwaare chanda pyaare
Posted by: Atul on: December 24, 2023
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Today’s song is from a film with a funny title – Dhobi Doctor-1954.
I said the title was funny because during our childhood, I remember, a Bogus doctor or an RMP doctor was called ‘Dhobi Doctor’, because he would wash off the patient with his money without curing him ! But this film had nothing to do with that and it only indicated that a person from a Dhobi family was a Doctor.
The 50’s decade was very significant, not just for films, but also for the entire nation.Having secured the independence after hundreds of years, India was in celebration mood as one United country and the people were trying to revive their traditions and values, which were buried under the foreign rules of first the Mughals and then the British. Both these rulers tried to destroy the ancient knowledge, arts, treasures and the progressive meaningful traditions of the Indians, before leaving them, the biggest blow being the Partition of the country. In Spite of all this trauma, reestablishing the lost culture and values was in full speed in the 50’s decade.
Hindi films, of course, reflected the mood of the people and films highlighting the aspirations and importance of values like the united joint families, respect for the elders, importance of education, building a casteless society, uplifting the forgotten arts etc. were made. Film Dhobi Doctor-54 was also an attempt to underline the principle that the Caste is no bar for education and becoming a respected part of the society. This was the story of a brilliant and determined boy from a Dhobi (washerman) family to become a Doctor so that he can save and serve those who were weak, poor and needy. The subject being a serious one, to balance the mood possibly, a comedy actor like Kishore kumar was selected as the hero. The 50’s decade was the best for Kishore. He did 44 films from 1951 to 1960, at an average of more than 4 films per year.
Kishore was a multifaceted artiste. His basic desire was to become a singer. Due to circumstances, he also became an actor, director, lyricist, music director and of course a singer. If you see his achievements in these fields, you will be amazed.
He acted in 95 films.
He directed 9 films.
He sang 2708 songs in 1190 films. He gave music to 11 films, composing 79 songs.
and he wrote 16 songs for 9 films.
He did a variety of films, roles and songs There will not be another artiste like him in many years to come. And he excelled in one more field – marriage. 4 marriages… first with Ruma Ghosh, second Madhubala, third Yogita Bali and fourth Leena Chandavarkar. Here too he was Unique !
Film Dhobi Doctor-1954 was made by Ranjit Movietone. It was directed by Phani Mujumdar (husband of actress Monica Desai) and the music was by Khayyam. Khayyam had started his musical career with the film Heer ranjha-48 with a pseudonym Sharma ji along with Vermaji (Rehman Verma). Later on for films Parda-49, Biwi-50, and Pyar ki baten–51 also he used the name Sharmaji. It was from the film Footpath-53, he started using his own name khayyam. The story of his name is interesting.
In one of the interviews Khayyam gave to Abhijit Desai in the 80s he narrated his first meeting with the Ranjit Boss Chandulal Shah,thus-
” When I got ‘ Footpath’,everyone knew that I had taken the name ‘Sharmaji’ for films.I had an appointment with Zia Sarhadi and Chandulal Shah,the owner of Ranjit-producers of ‘Footpath. Zia saab had already heard my tunes and he had liked my work.This was only a formal meeting.
Sethji was sitting on a big chair. ”unke woh safed bal aur trademark white coat bhi tha”. As soon as he saw me,he shouted at me loudly
“Asli nam kaya hai ? ” he had known about my name Sharmaji and he had felt it was not good.I knew this.So,when he shouted at me,I shouted even louder than him,” Mohammed Zahoor Khayyam Hashmi”
He liked Khayyam out of my full name, and he shouted double than me
” aaj se khayyam likho”.
The meeting ended there only and I came out wiping my sweat. ”
The film Dhobi Doctor cast was Usha Kiran, Kishore Kumar, Jagdeep, mehmood, Baby Asha parikh, Shivraj and many others. All the 7 songs of the film were written jointly by Sardar Jafri and Majrooh Sultanpuri. Unfortunately the only song that Kishore sang in this film was not recorded commercially and hence not available anywhere. Today’s song is sung by Ashima Banerjee, Premlata and Chandbala….all small-time singers.
In Mahabharat,there is a story that Ghatotkach-son of Bheem-created a Mayanagari,in which everything looked real,but was all imaginary.In India too BOMBAY was a Mayanagari for those,who thought that life was beautiful and enjoyable and that every happiness is available here.Millions of people came to Bombay,but not all were able to fulfil their Dreams.Very few-the lucky and fortunate ones-could achieve their goals in life here.
BOMBAY Film Industry was a Mayanagari.It lured one and all.Only a few could make it big in this ‘Make believe’ world of Cinema.Actors,Directors,Musicians,Technicians-all and sundry came here to try their luck.
1950 to 1970 was the Golden Era of Hindi Film Music.During this period,there was a deluge of Singers and Musicians from all over the country to try their luck. Few such singers,who attempted to establish themselves as Singers here.They had limited success.May be their Luck exhausted,may be their efforts were not enough or may be they were just not fit for a ‘Long Race’. After singing a few songs in films,they just faded away and today are not remembered by many.Some of the songs that came their way were really good,but……….
Ashima Banerjee was born in Comilla, East Bengal(now Bangla Desh) in 1936, but like many middle class Bengali families they too shifted to Calcutta.Ashima got Postgraduate training in classical music from Gyanprakash Ghosh and others and she got M.A degree. At the age of 18 years she came to Bombay, where her Mama was working as a technician in Ranjit studio.She got her first break in Ranjit’s BAHADUR-53.She sang 2 solos and a duet with Rafi.Surprisingly for a new comer,she got 4 more films in 1953 itself-Footpath,Khoj,Gul Sanobar and Naina.However her luck exhausted and she got 2 films in 54,1 each in 55 and 56 and few more till 1963.
She got married to Alok Mukherjee in 1960 and later in 1965 settled in Calcutta where she worked as a Musician in A.I.R.
Her selective Filmography is Bahadur, Gul Sanober, Khoj, Naina, Saaya, Sultana Daku, Dhobi Doctor, Haar jeet, Jungle ka Jaadu, Flying Horse etc.
She sang with Rafi, Talat, Shankar Dasgupta, Geeta Dutt, Chandbala,Ira Mujumdar, Asha etc.
More or less the same story of Premlata too. Badi Bahen-1949 became a Hit film due to its song. The best song was ” Chup chup khade ho, jarur koi baat hai” sung by Lata and Premlata. She sang many songs later but till the end she was known for this one song only.
She started her singing career with Char Din-1949 under the baton of Shyamsundar. In all she sang 43 songs in 22 films. Some of her films were, Badi bahen, Tara, Gharana, jeewan saathi, Dilti Naiya, Bhai Behan, Gazhal, Sholey, Dhuan, Footpath and Naghma. She also acted in small roles in 12 films.
She got married to Nashaad-MD and stopped singing and acting totally. She was converted to Islam and named Shaukat Ara Begum. She migrated to Pakistan with Nashaad in 1962 In Pakistan Nashaad did 64 films, but she remained a housewife only, till death.
Singer Chandbala acted in 3 films and sang 18 songs in 11 films. Nothing more is known about Chandbala.
The story of the film Dhobi Doctor-1954 was given by our Sadanand Kamath ji, a few years ago, as published in the issue of Film India issue of 24-1-1954. Here it is….
Ramu (childhood role played by Jagdeep) is the son of a poor Dhobi, Mahadeo. Ramu is smart and intelligent. His elder sister, Lakshmi is very proud of her younger brother. Every evening, Lakshmi walks through the fields to pick him up from the school for back home.
One day, Lakshmi falls ill. Mahadeo has no money to bring a doctor to the village. Having ranked top in his class in the school examination, Ramu has to attend to a prize distribution ceremony. But Lakshmi cannot accompany him as she is ill. After the prize distribution ceremony, Ramu returns home quickly to show his Didi the books he received as the prize. He finds that his Didi is dead. Choked with grief, he asks his father as to why Didi died. Mahadeo has no answer except that he was so poor that he could not afford to call a doctor. The broken-hearted Ramu vows that he would become a doctor and treat free the poor in the village.
Mahadeo works hard to earn more money for the fulfillment of Ramu’s dream. In the school, Ramu is taunted by some of his rich classmates for a dream of a poor Ramu of becoming a doctor but he is indifferent to the taunts. Ramu’s hard work and his father’s struggle bring fruits. He finishes his school with good performance and gets admitted to the medical college.
Ramu’s aptitude for medical studies attracts the attention of the Vice- Principal, Professor Tripathi. He takes a greater interest in Ramu’s studies. Ramu becomes a doctor. Professor Tripathi helps him further in his practice by placing his laboratory at Ramu’s disposal. He also allows Ramu to study in his residence since his house in the village is far-off. Professor Tripathi has a young daughter, Uma (Usha Kiran) who plays pranks with Ramu. Gradually, Uma falls in love with Ramu. However, he is shy to reciprocate the love. Moreover, he is aware that he is the son of a poor Dhobi and Uma is the daughter of a rich father. There is a struggle between his heart and the realities of the situation. However, at the end, they unite after overcoming the stumbling block of the society.
Here is the song sung by 3 aspiring singers…..enjoy…..
Song-Aa utre hamaare dwaare (Dhobi Doctor)(1954) Singers- Premlata, Ashima Bannerjee, Chandbala, Lyricist- Majrooh Sultanpuri and Sardar Jafri combined, MD- Khayyam
Lyrics
ek do teen chaar
akad bakad bambe bo
gori kaalu champa ram
assee nabbe poore sau
aa utre hamaare dwaare
chanda pyaare
khelen aankh michauli aankh michauli saare
aa utre hamaare dwaare
chanda pyaare
khele aankh michauli aankh michauli saare
so jaa kaalu ped ke peechhe
ped ke peechhe
so jaa kaalu ped ke peechhe
gori bhaag bichhaune mein
chanda maamu chor banenge
chanda maamu chor banenge
chhup jaana munh kone mein
phir dhoondhen haath pasaare
chanda pyaare
khele aankh michauli aankh michauli saare
aa utre hamaare dwaare
chanda pyaare
khelen aankh michauli aankh michauli saare
tukur tukur kya dekh rahe ho
baithhe baagh na peechhe
tukur tukur kya dekh rahe ho
baithhe baagh na peechhe
jaao tumhen hum jaan gaye
tum kya utroge neeche
hum jeet gaye
hum jeet gaye
tum haare
chanda pyaare
khelen aankh michauli aankh michauli saare
aa utre hamaare dwaare
chanda pyaare
khelen aankh michauli aankh michauli saare
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3 Responses to "Aa utre hamaare dwaare chanda pyaare"
December 25, 2023 at 3:34 pm
Arunji,
I have read somewhere Kishore Kumar’s songs post-Aaradhana are about 80% of his total. Worth checking.
AK
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December 25, 2023 at 5:14 am
Kishore Kumar, a true polymath, initially aspired to be a singer but became a force in cinema. However, it’s astonishing to learn that he sang just 2708 songs across 1190 films.
Gandhi Vadlapatla
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December 25, 2023 at 6:54 am
Thanks for your comments.
Half of Kishore’s total songs, I guess, are from Aaradhana-1969 onwards.
-AD
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