Dhoom mach gayee dhoom
Posted on: July 20, 2025
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Hello everyone!
It has been SUCH a long time since my last post here that I’ve forgotten how to even write posts.
So this one will most probably be a short one, unlike my past marathon posts.
I say “most probably” because I might intend a short post, but once I start writing, my thoughts end up having a life of their own. I would be an editor’s worst nightmare. 😊
Anyway, let’s see how it goes.
Ok, so the main reason for this post is a sort of coincidence that I’m taking as a sign to make me write.
Am writing this on the night of the 19th of July.
Last night (18th July), I suddenly decided to watch a movie on Youtube.
The film I picked was Gora Aur Kala (1972) – a movie I missed watching during my childhood, when I watched lots of other movies.
It was a prominent film at the time, considering Rajendra Kumar, though on the decline, was still a big star, and this film had him in a double role.
So it was always at the back of my mind that I had missed out on this.
Yesterday, after 53 years, I decided to tick this box – and finally watched the movie.
I’d like to add, I had zero expectations from it – I’ve learnt my lesson from Neel Kamal (1968). A film I missed watching in my childhood, a film with hit songs, a film with Raj Kumar, Waheeda – and what a damp squib it turned out to be when I did get to watch it when I was in my 40s.
So, zero expectations from Gora Aur Kala.
A few minutes ago, I noticed that it happens to be Rajendra Kumar’s birthday on 20th July.
And today (day of writing) is the 19th of July.
Which happens to be the blog’s birthday.
I was one of the earliest readers of the blog, so I’ve seen it from the time it was born.
So, putting all this together, I thought this is a sign of sorts.
That, as one of the earliest readers of the blog (17 years ago), AND purely by coincidence watching Gora Aur Kala yesterday, AND tomorrow being Rajendra Kumar’s birthday, AND Gora Aur Kala not being yippeed (completed) yet on the blog, maybe, just maybe it’s a sign that I should resume posting? 😊
After this longish explanation, let’s get down to discussing Rajendra Kumar, Gora Aur Kala and the song.
As many know, Rajendra Kumar was popularly called Jubilee Kumar because of his numerous jubilee hits in the 1960s.
The three big stars from the 1950s (and carrying into the 1960s) were anyway Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand – but Rajendra Kumar had his fan following too in the 1960s, just like the other big star, Shammi Kapoor, had his.
From being noticed in Mother India (1957), to playing the lead in the musical hit Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959) to impressing as a young lawyer in Kanoon (1960), Rajendra Kumar made rapid strides to become a much-sought after leading man in the industry by the early 1960s.
He was particularly a favourite of South Indian producers, and acted in a string of their films – Gharana (1961), Sasural (1961), Dil Ek Mandir (1963), Hamrahi (1963), Suraj (1965), Saathi (1968), Shatranj (1969), Dharti (1970) come to mind.
If I’m not mistaken, except for the last two mentioned, the others did well commercially.
By 1969-70, the decline had started – coincidentally with the rise of Rajesh Khanna.
Audience taste was changing, they were looking for youthful exuberance – the stars of Rajendra Kumar and Shammi Kapoor, stars of the 1960s, were fading.
But overall, through the 1960s, Rajendra Kumar was a highly bankable star, a delight for his producers.
With the odd exception, his films would easily become jubilee hits – many movies other than the ones mentioned above come to mind.
Films like Mere Mehboob (1963), Sangam, Zindagi and Aayi Milan Ki Bela (all 1964), Aarzoo (1965), Jhuk Gaya Aasmaan (1968).
Apart from South Indian producers, he delivered hits for Mohan Kumar, OP Ralhan (his brother-in-law), Ramanand Sagar, among others.
To be honest, not everyone found Rajendra Kumar to his liking.
But even if Rajendra Kumar, the actor, produced mixed reactions from the public, there was one thing you could be absolutely assured of.
And that was that, the songs of his films would be loved by one and all.
Each of the films I’ve mentioned above have superhit songs – most of them by Rafisaab.
But even the odd films that did not do too well, like Aman and Palki (1967) had wonderful songs.
Personally, I watched many Rajendra Kumar films in my childhood – and I did like him at that time. I have early memories of Dil Ek Mandir, Aayi Milan Ki Bela, Aarzoo, Suraj, Geet, Aap Aaye Bahaar Aayi, Anjaana etc.
Now, coming to Gora Aur Kala.
This was a 1972 film – by which time Rajesh Khanna was ruling the industry, and Rajendra Kumar was beginning to be considered “yesteryear hero”.
I just checked – 1972 had 5 releases for him – 3 directed by his brother Naresh Kumar.
Gaon Hamara Sheher Tumhaara, Tangewaala – and Gora Aur Kala.
Others in 1972 were Lalkaar (Ramanand Sagar) and Aan Baan (Prakash Mehra).
Clearly, not quite as bankable anymore.
(To his credit, Rajendra Kumar did return in a few years’ time in character roles in films like Saajan Bina Suhaagan (1978), and did quite well in them.)
Gora Aur Kala (1972) has him in a double role – twin brothers separated at birth, when their father, the king, is betrayed and killed by his own minister.
Subjects loyal to the king, realising the danger to the babies’ lives, take them under their guardianship and flee the palace in different directions.
Their mother, the queen, also flees, but is captured.
The brothers grow up in their own ways, both become ace swordsmen.
The film has its fair share of swordfights (reminiscent of Suraj), with the romantic angle provided by Rekha (whose love isn’t reciprocated) and Hema Malini.
Eventually the brothers re-unite, and fight to recapture their kingdom.
All in all, I found the film ok, and even enjoyable to an extent – but then I didn’t start with any expectations.
The most popular song of the film was easily “dheere dheere bol koi sun na le” – very popular in its time.
The song for today is “dhoom mach gayi dhoom saathi” – a happy song, when the brothers get re-united, along with their mother. The whole community celebrates.
Hope you like the song.
On Rajendra Kumar’s birthday, posting his double-role song isn’t a particularly bad way of remembering him, I suppose.
Song-Dhoom mach gayee dhoom (Gora aur Kaala)(1972) Singers-Rafi, Usha Mangeshkar, Lyrics-Anand Bakshi, MD-Laxmikant Pyarelal
Rafi + Usha Mangeshkar
Chorus
Lyrics
Hoy
Dhoom Mach Gayee Dhoom
o o o
jhoom saathi jhoom
o o o
dhoom mach gayee dhoom
saathi jhoom saathi jhoom
mausam hai matwaala
mausam hai matwaala
baagon mein do phool khile
ek gora ek kaala
ek gora ek kaala
dhoom mach gayee dhoom
saathi jhoom saathi jhoom
mausam hai matwaala
mausam hai matwaala
baagon mein do phool khile
ek gora ek kaala
ek gora ek kaala
dhoom mach gayee dhoom
saathi jhoom saathi jhoom
ho ho
ho ho
ho ho
ho ho
Dhadke jiyaara lachke kamariya
Chamke teri satrangi chunariya
Dhadke jiyaara lachke kamariya
Chamke teri satrangi chunariya
Neele peele rang hazaar
lekin jaane sab sansaar
Sab rangon mein rang hai do
Ek gora ek kaala
Ek gora ek kaala
dhoom mach gayee dhoom
saathi jhoom saathi jhoom
Honthon pe bas naam hai aaj tera
Sab ke dilon par hai raaj tera
Honthon pe bas naam hai aaj tera
Sab ke dilon par hai raaj tera
Do dil hain par ek jaan
Sari duniya hai hairaan
Hum dono hain ek se
Ek gora ek kala
Ek gora ek kala
Dhoom mach gayi dhoom
Sathi jhoom sathi jhoom
o o o o o
o o o o o
o o o o o
o o o o o
Aangan mein apne taare saja lo
Andheri raaton ko tum jagmagaa lo
Aangan mein apne taare saja lo
Andheri raaton ko tum jagmagaa lo
Chanda taare lakh karod
Door gagan ki baatein chhod
Dharti par do deep jaley
Ek gora ek kala
Ek gora ek kala
Dhoom mach gayi dhoom
saathi jhoom saathi jhoom
Mausam hai matwala
Mausam hai matwala
Baagon mein do phool khile
Ek gora ek kala
Ek gora ek kala
Dhoom mach gayi dhoom
saathi jhoom saathi jhoom
12 Responses to "Dhoom mach gayee dhoom"
July 20, 2025 at 4:38 pm
Raja ji,
Nice to read your post after a while. Wish you write more often.
Your style is like two friends sharing thoughts. One describing in simple, down to earth language. No airs, no complicated stats, straight forward. Unique !
Enjoyed.
-AD
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Thanks, Arunji.
You are always encouraging.
I’ll try to write more – I started this post late last night, so it was a rushed job. Brain wasn’t functioning very well – not that it functions well otherwise. 🙂
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July 21, 2025 at 8:25 am
welcome back to the blog Rajaji!
Some stray thoughts whenever I see songs of the 1970s
what gaudy outfits the ladies were given. And garish over the top makeup.
also I feel sad that a 16/17 year old heroine has to romance a 45+ actor.
both Hema Malini & Rekha were paired opposite much older heroes in their initial days. I have heard an interview of Hema Malini where she has said she started relaxing only after she was acting opposite Amitabh bachchan, Jeetendra, Rajesh Khanna, Shatrughan Sinha etc. who were closer to her age
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True…Dress was very gaudy at the time.
Everything was loud – the lighting, sound effects, even music.
As for age difference, imagine Dev Anand (1923) acting opposite Tina Munim (1957) in Des Pardes.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:08 am
the Dev Anand Tina Munim pairing & the SRK Deepika & SRK Anushka pairings in recent times is the ultimate 😄
saw SRK’s Jawan recently, he had a few ladies, much younger than him, acting with him. Small consolation was that there was no romance. South Indian actress Nayantara was his romantic interest in that film.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:02 pm
I think he took inspiration from Cary Grant (1904) and Audrey Hepburn (1929) in Charade (1963)
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July 22, 2025 at 1:06 am
Well written Raja!
My memory of this film is from the time, when it was re-released in Bombay in 1987, when I was in my 12th standard and for publicity purposes they had radio program on this film every evening. I think it had a good run even in its second innings. Alone the plot, which they narrated on the radio, motivated me to avoid the movie. Of course, Rajendra Kumar was never my favourite hero, so that was also another reason for not watching the film. I think this must be the only film of Rajendra Kumar (as a hero) which had music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. In Aahuti (1978) he had only a side role, I think.
This particular song remained in my memory particularly for Usha Mangeshkar’s nasal voice singing ik gora ik kaalaa. Few years later she would win more fame with Jai Santoshi Maa.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:26 pm
There were other films of Rajendra Kumar with music by LP such as ANJAANA , GAON HAMARA SHEHER TUMHARA .
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July 24, 2025 at 2:05 pm
How could I oversee these two films! Thank you for the information Kaybsubramanya.
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July 20, 2025 at 2:52 pm
What a pleasant surprise – comeback post Raja jee. Nice post. Rajendra Kumar’s fans never forgot him. As I had mentioned earlier, I would one again like to repeat that in our family including my grand mother many of my uncles, aunts are Rajendra Kumar fan, and may be that is why I have a big nostalgia of his movies and songs from his movies. The elders might have carried me to his movies and later me too in my growing years watched many of his movies.
Thanks for this post and this song. I sincerely hope that this brings you to writing for the blog regularly as earlier.
Thanks, and with best Regards,
Avinash
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July 20, 2025 at 5:07 pm
Thanks, Avinashji. I’ll try to post more regularly here.
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