Peepal kee chaanv taley humse milne aanaa sanam
Posted on: December 23, 2024
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Today’s song is from a ‘Social’ film Chaar Chaand-1953.
Actually there was nothing ‘Social’ about this film. It was a simple, worn out story of a Raj Kumar and a wicked Vazier (Dewan). They both love the same girl. Additionally, there was an identical pair of sisters too, to add masala to the story.
The film cast consisted of Shyama, Suresh, Altraf, majnu, Bhagwan, Shaikh, Cuckoo and many usual C grade film actors. The film was produced by F.M.Khan, who was a big businessman from Hyderabad. It was directed by A.Kareem and the MDs were Nashaad and K.Manohar. We all have heard the name Nashaad, but this K.Manohar is unknown. Out of 9 songs of the film Manohar composed only one song, which is today’s song.
The film had some interesting Tit-Bits. For 9 songs, 12 Playback singers were used. There were 2 singers- Nargis and Premlata. Nargis was Nashaad’s first wife and he married Premlata, just before they migrated to Pakistan in 1964.
After Partition, there was a rush to migrate to Pakistan and artists continued to shift there from 47 to almost 1950. Some artistes like Noorjehan left immediately. There were few cases where some people borrowed money from friends and then left the country quietly, leaving the money lender high and dry. By about 49-50, almost everything was settled on both sides. The conditions in Lahore and Karachi had stabilised considerably for film making and lots of opportunities existed for film artistes there by mid 50s. That led to a second wave of migration to Pakistan at that time. Those who had continued in India completed their assignments here and went to Pakistan.
This type of Migration continued till almost mid 60s, when actor Kumar, MD Naashaad, producer actor Shaikh Mukhtar etc migrated to Pakistan. For the lucky ones, the talented ones and those who had preexisting ties in Pakistan sustained, prospered and were happy, but a few artistes suffered heavily. Once a popular Heroine, Meena Shorey, one of the most handsome actors of his times-Najmul Hasan and the hopeful Shaikh Mukhtar spent their last days in utter neglect, penury, disillusionment and sorrow. Actors like Noor Mohammed Charlie regretted their decision to migrate, but it was too late. One of the later migrants was NASHAD, music director,who shifted in 1963 or so.
NASHAD was born as Shaukat Haidari,in Delhi,on 11-7-1923.
He was one composer who used several names to give music. His first film was Dildar in 1947. He used the name Shaukat Dehlavi for Dildar-47, Paayal-48, Suhagi-48, Dada-49, Ghazab-51 and Ram Bharose-51. He was Shaukat Hussain Dehlavi for Jeene do-48, Shaukat Ali for Toote Tarey-48 and Shaukat Haidari for Aiye-49.
He was considered a mediocre composer in India. Then one day he was called by producer Nakshab Jarchvi,who offered him a film,with a condition that he changed his name to Nashad. He accepted the offer and used the name Nashad throughout his life. After him his 15 children too used Nashad as their surname.
Nakshab Jarachavi wanted to make a film. Those days Naushad was the Top composer. Films were sold in his name. Naushad worked only for Top banners. Nakshab approached him and offered his film. Naushad scornfully said,” Hum kisi aire gaire ki film ko music nahi detey”. This infuriated Nakshab no end and he challenged Naushad that he will make another Naushad in the industry. He called the comparatively less known but talented Shaukat Haidari,changed his name to NASHAD (to resemble Naushad’s name) and gave him the film.
Nashad, on his part, tried very hard and gave the music to film Naghma. It was,though not like Nashad’s standard, but excellent songs were there and the film became a hit due to its music. Unfortunately, Nashad could not repeat his success again ever in India. As Nashad he gave music to 21 films (total 30 films),like Bara Dari, Bada Bhai, Naghma, Char chaand, Kaatil Jawab, Sabse bada Rupiah, Rooplekha, Darwaza etc
Nashad gave their first hindi movie singing breaks to Mubarak begum, Suman Kalyanpur and Sabita Banerjee.
His friend Nakshab Jarachavi had migrated to Pakistan after 1947 and was making films there. He called Nashad to Pakistan as a composer for his film Maikhana-64 (after his film Fanoos also crashed at the Box office in Pakistan). Nashad accepted his offer. Before leaving, Nashad married singer Premlata and both went to Pakistan. His first film became a major hit and Nashad was on top. He gave music to 64 films in Pakistan.
Nashad died in Lahore on 3-1-1981.
One of the singers of today’s song is Pramodini, a less known name. She was one of the Desai Sisters, who were discovered by Vasant Desai from an obscure place in Konkan area of Maharashtra. When more films and songs were made in Bombay,there was a need for more singers.The composers were constantly on the lookout for fresh singers. Prabhat Film Company shifted from Kolhapur to Poona,but there were many connections still left in the Kolhapur area.When Prabhat started making the film ” SANT SAKHU ” in 1941,the Music Director Keshav Rao Bhole needed new singers. His assistant that time was a young man from Kolhapur area, named VASANT DESAI.He was entrusted with the task of getting new singers.
There is a book “The Desai Trio and the movie industry in India” by shri Nilu Gavankar. He describes this episode thus-
Vasant Desai had lot of connections in Kolhapur and Konkan.He had learnt about 2 Desai Sisters of Kolhapur who were very good singers,but he did not know them.He went to Kolhapur and met Mrs.Susheelabai Gavankar,the author’s wife and his family friend.He enquired if she knew these girls.She said,Yes.Their mother Sharadini Desai is my friend.”
They both went to Desai house. Vasant Desai was introduced.There were 2 sisters VINODINI AND PROMODINI. Vinodini was about 15yrs old. Vasant Desai proposed that Vinodini sing for a Hindi film. There was a flat refusal “as girls from good homes do not sing in films”. After a great convincing and a promise of personal protection, it was agreed.
Accordingly.VINODINI sang for her first Hindi film Sant Sakhu in 1941. Later she was given many opportunities to sing in Marathi films, Bhavgeets etc. In 2 years’ time Vinodini got married to Music Director PANDURANG DIKSHIT and became Vinodini Dikshit. She was actually more into classical singing and devoted time in that so she sang 15 songs in few Hindi films like Sant Sakhu-41, Gwalan-46, Lakhon mein ek-47, Poojya Gandhi ji-48, Sati narmada-50 and Bhagwan Shrikrishna-50. She gave stage shows for classical singing and was actively involved in Kalyan Gayan Vidyalaya near Bombay.
Her younger sister Pramodini Desai followed suit and started singing in Hindi films,starting with Khush Raho-49 and Raaz-49.She sang in more films than her sister.Her films include Shokhiyan-51, Char chand-53, Fariyadi-53, One two Three-53, Kashmir-51, Nand Kishore-51, Sazaa-51, Gunah-53, Pehli Tarikh-54, Naulakha Haar-53 and Dilruba-50. Later she got married to Ashok Patkar and settled in Bombay as a Housewife.
So, this is the story of Desai sisters.
About Altaf- a name in the cast….
The handsome actor Altaf, was married to Khurshid. Mehmood & Altaf were co-brothers,being married to siblings Khursheed & Madhu respectively. Khursheed & Madhu tried their luck & appeared in a few movies,but were not successful. Madhu,it may be recalled, had a brief role in Manzil(1960).
Altaf was not as lucky as his co-brother or sister in law Meena Kumari. Although,initially appeared in some movies as leading man in 40s,but soon he was relegated to play negative roles in films. Chhote Nawab, Ghulam Begum Badshah, Sone Ki Chidia, Noor Jahan, Raja Rani, Char Chand etc were few of his movies.
Meena Kumari, Khurshhed & Madhu, it seems, were destined to suffer in their second half of life. While we are aware of Meena Kumari’s last days, Khurshid & Altaf led miserable lives & were forced to live in Jhopadpatti, due to financial constraints, after Meena Kumari passed away. Madhuri was divorced by Mehmood & she had to leave the house,to live the life in penury.
Finally, about A.Kareem…the director -cum-lyricist of this film……
There were few artistes in the Film Industry who were ‘all- rounders’. These artistes achieved excellence in many departments of film making. A. Kareem was one such artiste. He was brother of Music Director Ghulam Mohammed. He was an Actor, Producer, Director, Composer, Lyricist, writer, screenplay and dialogue writer and a Costume designer ! In my opinion, he can be compared with only Badri Prashad, who was Actor, Producer, Director, Composer, Singer, Character artiste and a Choreographer too !..
In the early era, there were many such artistes who did many things-sometimes out of necessity or compulsion or to sustain jobs. But they were known for ONE main activity. Similarly A. Kareem was known as a Lyricist. He started his career with Aaj ki Duniya-40 as an actor and a Lyricist. He also acted in Jagat mohini-40, Meri Khwaish-041, and Circus ki Sundari-41. He wrote screenplay and dialogues, with P L Santoshi for films Circus ki sundari-41 and Bombay Calling-42. He composed music for 5 stunt films like Kashmir ki kali-46, Toofani Teerandaz-47,Atom Bomb-47,Dhoomketu-49 and Maya Mahal-49. He had composed 35 songs.
He directed 13 films like Kalakar-42, Talash-43, Badmash-44, Jeewan swapna-46, Parbat ki Rani-48, Rangeele Musafir-50, Josh-50, Gazab-51, Char chand-53, Maharani-57, Mehfil-57, Tilasmi Duniya-62 and Mehbooba-65.
As a Costume designer he worked for Naya Daur-57, Dil apna aur Preet Parayee-60, Mere Mehboob-63,Kaajal-65, Main vohi hoon-66 and Dastak-70. As a Lyricist his most famous song was Talat’s “Hai ye vohi aasman, aur vohi zameen, par meri Taqdeer ka ab vo zamana nahin ” in film Chaar Chaand-1953. He wrote 146 songs in 20 films.
Let us now enjoy the 71 year old Triade song, by Pramodini, Balbir and Madhubala Javeri……..
Song-Peepal kee chaanv taley hamse milne aanaa sanam (Chaar Chaand)(1953) Singers-Pramodini Desai, Balbir, Madhubala Zaveri, Lyricist-A Karim, MD-K Manohar
Lyrics
peepal kee chaanv taley
hamse milne aana sanam
peepal kee chaanv taley
hamse milne aana sanam
o o
dil se dil kee baaten kar ke
dil ke mitaayenge gham
hum hum hum hum
peepal kee chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
peepal kee chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
bach kar jagat kee zaalim nazar se
bach kar jagat kee zaalim nazar se
pichhle pahar mein nikloongee ghar se
nikloongee ghar se
chupke se tum bhee aana udhar pe
aana udhar pe
nadiya kinaare teree raah takoongi mere bhole balam
peepal kee chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
lam lam lam lam yalla lum
ho chika chika bam
lam lam lam lam yalla lum
ho chika chika bam
peepal ki chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
ye chaandnee
o o o o o o
thhandee hawa
o o o o o o
armaanon se dil apna bhara ho
aise mein tum aao to kya maza ho
apnee jawaani yoonhhi beetee jaye
haaye teree kasam
peepal kee chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
beete bahut din neha lagaaye
beete bahut din neha lagaaye
baithhee hoon ab tak aas lagaaye
aas lagaaye
koi to ?? kaise bataayen kaise bataayen
ghoonghat kee ot mein jaltee rahoon mohe laage sharam
peepal ki chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
lam lam lam lam yalla lam
hoy chika chika bam
lam lam lam lam yalla lam
hoy chika chika bam
peepal kee chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
peepal kee chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
peepal kee chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
peepal kee chaanv taley hamse milne aana sanam
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