Ajee kahaan chale sarkaar aao khaanaa hai taiyyaar
Posted on: February 7, 2024
This article is written by Arunkumar Deshmukh, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a contributor to this blog. This article is meant to be posted in atulsongaday.me. If this article appears in other sites without the knowledge and consent of the web administrator of atulsongaday.me, then it is piracy of the copyright content of atulsongaday.me and is a punishable offence under the existing laws.
This article is his 1300th post in the blog as a guest poster.
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Today’s song is a duet by Rafi and Chitalkar from the social comedy film Hangama-1952.
This is my 1300th post on this Blog. Is it for real ? It is too difficult for me to accept that I have written 1300 posts on old film songs. How did it happen ? If someone had predicted, when I was 71 year old, that I would write a New Chapter in my life and achieve few Milestones, that my name will be known to many people all over India and other countries, and that I will even write a couple of books…. and all this on old films and its music, I would have laughed aloud for a long time ! But it did happen !!
My heartfelt thanks to ATUL ji. Without his initiation prompting me to start writing here, all this would not have happened. Once it started, I realised that I was on the right path. Fortunately, I got good like minded friends here and thus began my journey into unfolding the hidden pages of Hindi Film History. I fully enjoyed my journey. Meeting new friends, learning new things, improving new techniques of the Computer and the Smart Phones and swelling my knowledge bank, made me realise how little I still know in this subject. Looking at the masters in this field, learning from them and imbibing new skills made my journey meaningful and enjoyable.
At regular intervals, I achieved Milestones and the day came when I was persuaded to publish a book of my articles and the special, unique work that I had undertaken. During the initial journey, I had realised that one problem – Same Name Confusion – was not solved by ANY ONE in the last over 80 years of the Talkie Cinema. I started my work on this troublesome issue. I read hundreds of books, old magazines, old newspaper cuttings, visited Internet sites and saw related materials to make notes. With all these efforts, I started collecting information on actors, directors, MDs and others having similar names, which caused a mix up of their Filmography and did injustice to the less known artistes. In those years, when social media was not so pervasive and access to books and magazines was not easy, it was a real tough task to get the information. In the process, I even interviewed the close relatives of some artistes to get the information. I could collate information on such 100 artistes and this information was incorporated in my 2 books.
Film History, like any other history, is susceptible to changes whenever new evidence is discovered. Sometimes, this makes the prevailing information obsolete and has to be replaced by the new evidence. This does not mean that what was written earlier was an intentional untruth. It only meant that till that time that was the truth and now it has to be rewritten ! This happened even in my cases.
All my journey – from the first to the 1299th – was not full of Roses. It did have some ditches also. But the joy of learning through mistakes and adding new knowledge to the kitty was enjoyable.In this journey nothing is personal. No triumph is possible without the help from people on the way. I realised this and my endeavour had been to mention the sources of my information every time. However, there are some cases where either the source was not noted or not mentioned by oversight. The intention is not to cheat or hide anybody’s credit.
In this journey, I have tried to be very transparent and my principle is very clear. I was not born with all this knowledge. I have gathered it from the existing but scattered sources only and hence I do not own it. Whosoever wants to use my information is free to do so. I do not mind or wish that my name should be mentioned as a source. ( like some people, who caused me hurt feelings when I slipped in not mentioning the source). Today, on an average I get about 2 to 4 queries on my mail or WA requesting a variety of information. If I have that, I give it with pleasure. I see that on many Blogs and Fb groups, my articles are being used, mostly without mentioning my name, but I do not feel bad. I am glad that people feel my work is usable !
I am already 84 years old and I do not know how much time I have still. However, I will continue my work. Last time when I crossed the 1200 article landmark, I wrote in reply to Nalini ji’s comments that I would be slow in my work now. Surprisingly, my 1300th post has come in only 265 days, which is the shortest period in my last 10 centuries !
I thank one and all – my Atulite friends, Atul ji, Sudhir ji, other contributors, comment writers, well wishers and our readers. I assure all that I will try to give something new every time.
I must mention one incident which pleased me immensely after I completed my 1200 posts on 18-5-2023. Within 15 days or so, we had a get together of Atulites in Mumbai, at my place, on 2-6-2023. On that day Avinash ji and Nalini ji presented me with a beautiful gift. It was a 2-piece gift. First was a cute little Drawing Board, congratulating me on achieving the milestone of 1200 posts. There were some good drawings and names printed along with the message. The names included C.Ramchandra’s name also. The second part was a cute little doll of a man, who resembled me, with spectacles. Whosoever saw this gift loved them. These were specially made by Avinash ji’s daughter ASHWINI, who runs a business called ” Ahiru’s Creative universe”. Thank you dear Ashwini.
As always, This century mark is also celebrated with a song from C.Ramchandra. Rafi- Chitalkar duets are few, maybe just 3 or 4. Today’s song is one such duet. The cast of the film Hangama-1952 had the young pair of Nutan and Nasir Khan in the lead. Nasir khan was neither good looking nor a good actor. His only plus point was that he was Dilip Kumar’s brother.
Dilip Kumar’s younger brother Nasir Khan ( born on 1-10- 1924) will always be remembered as the leading man of Pakistan’s maiden production Teri Yaad (1948). Nasir Khan started his career in 1945 with Filmistan’s Mazdoor(1945). His next film Shehnai (1947) opposite Rehana was a hit and is still remembered for C. Ramchandra’s songs especially Mar katari mar jana (sung by Amirbai Karnataki) and Aana meri jaan meri jaan Sunday kai Sunday (sung by C. Ramchandra, Shamshad Begum and Meena Kapoor).
He shifted to Lahore at the time of partition and appeared in two Pakistani films i.e. Teri Yaad (1948) and Shahida (1949). Teri Yaad with Asha Posley was Pakistan’s first released film. It flopped because it was lacking in production quality and that along with Jinnah’s death soon after contributed to its failure.
Deewan Sardari Lal’s Shahida, Nasir Khan’s second Pakistani film in which he starred with Shamim, best remembered for her role in Kishore Sahu’s family drama Sindoor also failed to click. Disheartened, Nasir found it hard to support himself and sought help from his brother Yusuf Khan, alias Dilip Kumar, the emerging matinee idol of Indian cinema. Under the banner of Best Pictures, Nasir Khan distributed four films from Bombay to Pakistan, including Mela, a Nargis-Dilip blockbuster by filmmaker S.U. Sunny, featuring some of Naushad’s most enchanting musical compositions.
Overwhelmed by his sudden wealth Nasir then became involved in a love affair with a girl belonging to a feudal Punjabi family. As a result of this imbroglio he had to leave the country overnight ( in view of a threat to his life), that too stealthily only with whatever clothes he had on his body. He returned to Bombay, but not before having his name recorded in the history of Pakistani cinema as the hero of its maiden film.
After returning to India, Nasir resumed his career in 1951 and appeared in 6 Hindi films including Khazana, Nagina, Nakhare, Nazneen Phoolon Ke Haar and Saudagar. Of these special mention must be made of Nagina, a mystery-thriller where he appeared opposite Nutan. Nagina was issued an Adults only certificate and is still remembered for its haunting melodies sung by C.H. Atma and Lata Mangeshkar.
Later, Nasir Khan appeared with many top Indian heroines including Suraiya (Lal Kunwar), Nargis (Angarey), Meena Kumari (Daera) and made somewhat successful team with Nutan (Nagina, Aagosh and Shisham), but he never achieved the success his brother Dilip Kumar did because of his limited acting abilities and wooden expressions.
He married the sensual Indian beauty and his co-star in 3 films i.e. Begum Para. Nasir Khan’s most memorable film was perhaps the hugely successful Ganga Jamuna (1961) where he was cast opposite his own brother Dilip Kumar. The film was a story of two brothers on opposite sides of the law, Ganga (Dilip Kumar) and Jamuna (Nasir Khan). Nasir Khan acted in 30 films. His first film was Mazdoor-45 and the last film was Bairag-76
When films stopped coming to him, he shifted to Deolali,near Nashik and started farming and poultry also,but failed miserably.
According to his wife Begum Para, Nasir developed this physical condition, where he began to lose all his hair and eyebrows prematurely. He really lost out on his career because of that. During the making of Ganga Jamuna, he wore a wig and got away with it. So he concentrated all his efforts on making films.
He died on 3rd May, 1974. His last film Bairaag (1976) was released after his death.
Enjoy today’s comedy duet by Rafi and Chitalkar….
Song-Ajee kahaan chale sarkaar aao khaana hai taiyyaar (Hangaama)(1952) Singers-Rafi, Chitalkar, Lyricist-Rajendra Krishna, MD-C Ramchandra
Lyrics
o kahaan chale sarkaar
aao khaana hai taiyyaar
mazedaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
aji kahaan chale sarkaar
aao khaana hai taiyyaar
mazedaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
aao meharbaanon kadardaanon
baat pate ki kehta hoon jo maano
baat pate ki kehta hoon jo maano
ye hotel upto date khula hai gate
na hona late
arre saste hain sab rate bharega pet
karo na wait
o chhote barkhurdaar, o baanke baabu hawaldaar
o baabu hawaldaar
aji kahaan chale ho sarkaar
aao khaana hai taiyyaar
mazedaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
saanwli saloni bhains
gora gora ghee
arre kahaan milega aise asli ghee ka khaana ji
naazuk naazuk haathon se ji banwaai hai roti
jo na khaaye bhaiyya samjho uski kismat khoti
arre teen tang ki murgi laayi
phir makkhan toone jhoothe bolaa hai
arre ek taanga batera, ek taang
jhoothh bolna gaahak se ji kaam nahin hai mera
jhoothh bolna gaahak se ji kaam nahin hai mera
aisa khaana khaane waala kabhi na ho beemaar
arre kabhi na ho beemaar
aji kahaan chale sarkaar
aao khaana hai taiyyaar
mazedaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
bhurta naazuk phoolon kaa hai
kaliyon ki hai bhaaji
arre kaliyon ki hai bhaaji
arre teen roz ki baasi bhaiyya
aa naa bhai naa bhai taazi
o dhobi ji o mochi ji
o mota ji o lambu ji
o maama ji o chaacha ji
o taaya ji o baaba ji
jisne is hotel mein aa ke aaj na khaana khaaya ji
pade khuda ki maar us par
pade khuda ki maar
are pade khuda ki maar
aji kahaan chale ho sarkaar
aao khaana hai taiyyaar
mazedaar masaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar masaaledaar
20 Responses to "Ajee kahaan chale sarkaar aao khaanaa hai taiyyaar"
February 7, 2024 at 12:32 pm
Congratulations on 1300th post. Each post packed with interesting and informative details. Expecting more milestones to cross. Thanks.
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February 7, 2024 at 1:09 pm
Manohar Lal Dave ji,
Thanks for your appreciation . I get motivated when such comments are made.
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February 7, 2024 at 12:55 pm
Arun ji,
My heartiest congratulations on your 13th century post.
I find this post interesting because you gave a summation of what you did for the dissemination of rare information on the films and film artists of mainly 1930s through 1950s. It is your magnanimity, you conceded that there are pitfalls in getting the correct information, especially of the artists of yore, which needs to be updated as and when new authentic information is available.
You are only at the middle of the journey of milestones. And there is no destination for milestones.
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February 7, 2024 at 1:08 pm
What a milestone! Congratulations, Arun ji. I know there are many more to come. Good health, peace of mind and happiness be with you…and, of course, great music.
On Wed, 7 Feb 2024, 05:31 Atul’s Song A Day- A choice collection of Hindi
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February 7, 2024 at 1:17 pm
Thanks a million for your wishes. May they come true !
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February 7, 2024 at 1:15 pm
Sadanand ji,
Thanks for your encouraging comments .
No one knows when the call will come, but we can not stop our journey. The life must go on.
Thanks again.
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February 7, 2024 at 1:19 pm
Arunji,
Heartiest congratulations on your 1300th post. It is a milestone beyond imagination. It has been a privilege to know you. This article also gives insight into long journey of your research into old and vintage films nad songs. May you continue your journey for ever.
AK
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February 7, 2024 at 4:55 pm
AK ji,
Thank you very much for your kind words.
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February 7, 2024 at 3:05 pm
Heartiest congratulations to our in-house encyclopedia. 1300 posts filled with a lot of history. Thank you for all that you are digging out & leaving for the followers of the entertainment world called films.
And a song of Chitalkar your favorite composer👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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February 7, 2024 at 4:59 pm
Peevesie’s Mom ji,
Thank you.
One of my gains in this process was to get good well wishers and friends like you and other Atulites, during this journey.
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February 7, 2024 at 8:43 pm
Arunji, many congratulations on your 1300th post.
You got the last 100 in just 265 days – that’s a remarkable T20-like strike rate. 😊
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this post.
You’re so humble, you don’t even mind if people don’t give you credit for it – that’s very rare.
You are just happy to share whatever knowledge you have obtained through so much reading and research.
As usual, this post too had a lot of new details for me.
For example, I didn’t know Teri Yaad was Pakistan’s first released fim.
And I only knew Nasir Khan in Daera, Ganga Jamuna and Shisham.
Now, thanks to you, I know much more about him.
May you continue to enlighten us with your posts for a long long time.
Looking forward now to No 1400 – at your own pace, of course.
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February 8, 2024 at 12:12 pm
Raja ji,
Thanks a million for your appreciation and observations on this post. Praise from a senior is always encouraging.
I will continue my writing till it is possible and till it remains meaningful and useful to others. The day I feel my writings are no more able to give anything new, I will stop.
Thanks again.
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February 7, 2024 at 9:32 pm
Heartiest Congratulations 🎊 on your 1300th post Uncle! I am so happy to read that my creations could add a little bit more happiness to your previous milestone celebration! I have recently launched my website ahiruscreativeuniverse.in , and I would like to have your blessings for the same.
Regards,
Ashwini Abhang
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February 8, 2024 at 12:17 pm
Dear Ashwini,
Thanks for your comments .
The gift which you have crafted is so good that I show it to every new visitor and everyone praises it very much. You are a great creative artist.
I have already visited your website, when Avinash ji gave us the URL. I liked it. I wish you all the success in your work. May you prosper day by day. God Bless You !
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February 7, 2024 at 10:18 pm
Wow sir. You have achieved unattainable. My respects.
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February 8, 2024 at 12:20 pm
Rajendra Bora ji,
Thank you for visiting the Blog and appreciating my humble work. For inspiration, I look up to people like you. It gives me motivation.
Thanks for your kind words.
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February 11, 2024 at 6:05 pm
Arun Sir,
Congratulations on reaching your 1300th post milestone!
Your dedication to preserving and sharing the rich history of vintage films and music is truly commendable. Your acknowledgment of the challenges in obtaining accurate information and your commitment to updating it with new evidence reflects your integrity and passion for the subject.
It’s been a privilege to witness your journey and to learn from your extensive research and insights into old films and songs.
Gandhi Vadlapatla
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February 11, 2024 at 9:01 pm
gandhivp ji,
Thank you very much for your appreciation and kind words about my work. Many people read, but only a handful express their views through the comments.
Comments as yours really make us feel that what we are doing is not only accepted but liked by readers.
These comments give me a sense of fulfilment.
Thanks again.
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February 7, 2024 at 9:55 am
Heartiest Congratulations 🎊 on your 1300th post Sir jee. I pray that many more keep coming and keep enlightening us about the history of Hindi Cinema of yesteryears.
Thanks and with Best Regards,
Avinash
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February 7, 2024 at 10:03 am
Thanks, Avinash ji.
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