Do honthh hiley ik geet sunaa
Posted on: July 22, 2025
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(This part is by Mahesh Mamadapur)
Mukesh and his Composers – 41
Today, 22 July is Mukesh’s birthday (22 July 1923 – 27 August 1976).
Much has been written on him in my various posts.
Hence, coming to the next part of this series, we take up the case of composer duo Sapan Sengupta and Jagmohan Bakshi known popularly as Sapan Jagmohan. They are so popular by this name that every time, one is compelled to ponder whether they are one or two people.
They are a few biographical posts on them on the blog and here is one such article written by our Sudhir ji.
Mukesh has sung only 7-8 songs for them including a solo in their debut film Begaana (1963). He has this distinction of singing for many debut composers and one day I shall try to make a list of them.
For today we have this table of compilation of his songs for Sapan Jagmohan.
They may not be top of the chart songs but are very melodious and sung with great dedication by Mukesh.
1 is of course from their debut film and noting that Shailendra is the lyricist, it does sound like a Shankar Jaikishan song. But then the composers were known for their RD Burman style later on.
2 is sort of a happy-go-lucky song aptly described by the author in the post.
3 is a beautiful duet with Asha Bhonsle. Mukesh’s duets with her are a treasure to liste. I will be taking up this combo soon as it requires ample time for writing on their songs.
4 is probably the best-known song of the combo from a controversial movie. The song is easy to sing, but only Mukesh could pull it out with such emotions.
5 is not a very popular song, but I would request readers to listen to it. The mind is sure to sway with the rendering of Mukesh. One gets lost while listening to the song.
6 and 7 are from Nai Duniya Naye Log (1973). Only one song from this film has been posted on the blog. Raja ji and I take up the solo for this post. The film plot and other details are herewith provided by Raja ji.
8 is a curious song whose only 1-2 lines are mentioned in MGK-II. It is written in the footnote that this song was heard on Radio during those days and was supposed to be included for the film Samarpan (circa 1973) which remained incomplete. One can only wonder how this song sounds with so many good songs rendered by Mukesh for the duo.
With this I end my write-up for Mukesh’s collaboration for Sapan Jagmohan and here’s wishing Mukesh “A very happy Birthday”.
| S.No | Name of the song | Movie (Year of release) | Co-singer if any | Lyricist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Na jaane kahaan kho gaya | Begaana (1963) | Shailendra | |
| 2 | Hum Wo Nahin Jo Aapke Kadmon | Aayega Aanewaala (1967) | Naqsh Lyallpuri | |
| 3 | Sun pyaare sajnaa re | Insaaf Ka Mandir (1969) | Asha Bhonsle | Naqsh Lyallpuri |
| 4 | Main to har mod par tujhko doonga sada (Version Song) | Chetna (1970) | Naqsh Lyallpuri | |
| 5 | Zindagi ke mod par ham tum miley | Man Tera Tan Mera (1971) | Naqsh Lyallpuri | |
| 6 | Do Honth Hile Ek Geet Suna | Nai Duniya Naye Log (1973) | Naqsh Lyallpuri | |
| 7 | Ae Pyar Mujhe Ro Lene De | Nai Duniya Naye Log (1973) | Suman Kalyanpur | Naqsh Lyallpuri |
| 8 | Ek chavvi hai woh naino mein | Samarpan (UR) (circa 1973) | Naqsh Lyallpuri |
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(This part is by Raja).
Mukesh.
The very thought of Mukesh fills me with a lot of love and warmth for him and his songs.
And today, on his birth anniversary, I’m happy to pay my tribute to him, and share my thoughts on him in this joint post with Maheshji, our resident Mukesh expert and diehard fan.
Those who know how much I love Rafisaab might be a bit surprised at my love for Mukesh.
But it’s true – I have never limited my love for music to one singer or composer or lyricist.
Yes, I might have my preferences, depending on song and mood, but I love all those who have contributed so much to music and brought so much joy to me.
This is also why I don’t get into “Who was better – Rafi or Kishore?” type discussions.
I always say, let’s not insult music, and these legends – let’s just enjoy what they’ve given us, and thank them for it.
Now, onto Mukesh.
For as long as I can remember, I have been a Mukesh fan.
As a child, in the late 60s/early 70s, I remember Mukesh’s voice always had a special effect on me. His songs would always linger in my mind, long after I’d listen to the song.
My favourite at the time was “jaane kahaan gaye wo din” – the pathos in that song went straight to my heart.
And I was just a young boy at the time.
I remember watching Purab Aur Paschim – and “koi jab tumhaara hriday tod de” has quite an impact on me.
There were others too from movies of that time – “zubaan pe dard” (Maryada), “jis gali mein” (Kati Patang), “kahin door” and “maine tere liye” (Anand).
Songs like “aye baadal jhoom ke chal” (Nadaan-1971) and “raaste ka patthar” (Raaste Ka Patthar).
And more.
All this while, early 70s, Kishore was ruling the air waves.
But Mukesh held his own – and his songs were just as loved as ever.
This was the environment of the early 70s that I remember.
When we first got a cassette player (National “two-in-one”) from Calcutta, the friend who bought it for us also got some songs recorded on cassettes for us.
Abhiman, Guddi, Yaadon Ki Baaraat songs.
But also a Mukesh songs cassette.
I STILL remember those songs – and the sequence. 😊
Mera naam Raju -> Sab Kuchh Seekha Humne -> Aa Laut Ke Aaja Mere Meet -> Dum Dum Deega Deega -> Aansoo Bhari Hain -> Jaana Tumhaare Pyaar Mein -> Chal Ri Sajni -> Mujh Ko Is Raat Ki…
I loved this cassette – though “Jaana Tumhaare Pyaar Mein” seemed an odd song to throw in after the soulful “aansoo bhari hain” – and wasn’t my favourite.
Sab Kuchh Seekha Humne was my favourite – the music was catchy, and I loved Mukesh singing “kya kya khwaab sunehre dekhe”. 😊
Then, all of a sudden, Mukesh passed away on 27th Aug 1976.
It came as a shock to everyone.
Even with Kishore still going strong, the song that had become a craze that year was Mukesh’s “kabhi kabhi mere dil mein”.
But Mukesh didn’t live very long to enjoy the success that came from it.
That’s life.
Anyway, knowing my love for Mukesh, a friend of mine bought me a Mukesh songs book.
It was a thick book – at least 150-200 pages, if not more.
Full of Mukesh songs – the lyrics, and details of film, lyricist, and composer.
I went crazy over the book, reading it end to end.
Many songs were new to me – and fascinated me.
I obviously didn’t know the tune – only the lyrics.
So I’d wait for them to play on radio.
The moment one of them played, I’d bring out the book to check the lyrics.
Some songs I distinctly remember learning only from the book and listening to on radio later were “mujhe raat din ye khayal hai”, “zinda hoon is tarah”, “dil jalta hai”, “bahaaron ne mera chaman loot kar”…
By the way, the book also had a few photos of Mukesh with different people.
One with Motilal, the caption read “Haaye, ab ye bhi na rahe”.
I hardly knew the name Motilal at the time – except for “zindagi khwab hai” (Jaagte Raho).
I didn’t know he was a highly respected actor in his time.
Another photo I remember, and one that made me smile, was Mukesh with Rafisaab.
Mukesh had a drink in his hand, Rafisaab didn’t.
The caption mentioned that Mukesh enjoyed his drink, whereas Rafisaab was a teetotaller.
That made me smile, thinking of “chhalkaaye jaam” – and how well Rafisaab pulled off the mood and voice of a drunken man.
In proportion to total songs sung by a singer, I know more Mukesh songs than that of any other singer.
That’s partly because, not only is his total number not so high, but also every song that I’ve listened to, somehow has tended to stay with me.
And that’s because, as they always say about Mukesh songs, they went straight to your heart, pulling at its chords.
I will give just two examples – both where Mukesh is singing with Rafisaab and a female singer (Lata in one case, Suman Kalyanpur in the other).
Ramaiya Vastavaiya – the song is a classic, and one of my favourites.
Rafisaab kicks it off, Lata joins in with her stanza – but when Mukesh enters, he takes it to a totally different level.
His “maine dil tujh ko diya, maine dil tujh ko diya”, followed by the stanza “rasta wohi” is the highlight of the song for me – I love this song SO much.
Dil ne phir yaad kiya – another song I’m very fond of.
Again here, Rafisaab kicks it off, Suman joins in with her stanza – and again Mukesh enters with “hum wo parwaane hain jo” to elevate it to a different level.
I know some people say that Mukesh couldn’t manage the high notes, and he could be besuraa and all that – but none of this matters to me.
All I know is that Mukesh has given me a LOT of joy through his songs – and I will always be thankful to him for this.
Recently, when I watched Aashiq (1962), it was only for its Mukesh songs – and what songs!
“Mehtab tera chehra”, “ye to kaho, kaun ho tum”, “O Shama” and more.
It just gives me so much joy to listen to these songs.
And so many other songs too.
Practically every Mukesh song is a gem, in my opinion.
Just look at OP Nayyar – he hardly used Mukesh, but when he did, in Sambandh (1969), Mukesh came up with the masterpiece “chal akela”.
SD Burman also sparingly used Mukesh – but when he did, Mukesh came up with classics like “chal ri sajni” and “o jaane waale” (both background songs).
Other songs of the 70s, “sansaar hai ek nadiya”, “suhaani chaandni raatein”, “chaahe aaj mujhe napasand karo” come to mind.
Whether the film was a hit or not (that’s not in any one person’s control), Mukesh songs usually stood out.
Today, as I fondly remember him on his birth anniversary, I would like to end with one of my favourite lyrics of a Mukesh song (Shailendra, who else?).
“Kisi ki muskurahaton pe ho nisaar
Kisi ka dard mil sake to ke udhaar
Kisi ke waste ho tere dil mein pyaar
Jeena isi ka naam hai”.
Mukesh ke waaste hamaare dil mein bahut pyaar hai. 😊
Coming to the song for today, as Mahesh ji has mentioned, this is from the film “Nai Duniya Naye Log” (1973).
Nayi Duniya Naye Log (1973) is a film directed by BR Ishaara, produced by IM Kunnu.
BR Ishaara was famous in his time for making daring and hard-hitting films that exposed society’s hypocrisy, especially so-called “high-society”.
This film is no different.
The story is as follows:
Shyam (Satyen, introduced in this film) lives with his wealthy step-mother, Nadira, and school-going step-sister. His father has bequeathed all wealth and property to Nadira.
She is a thorough alcoholic, and ill-treats not only Satyen but also her own daughter.
Unable to bear this ill treatment, Satyen walks out with his step-sister, forsaking all the wealth.His closest friend is Sandhya (Reena Roy), who is the daughter of the wealthy, but greedy, Manmohan Krishna (MK).
Now that Shyam has to fend for himself, MK strongly disapproves of his daughter’s association with Shyam.
But Sandhya defies him, and continues her friendship.
Shyam loves Sandhya but doesn’t reveal it to her.
She, on her part, has blind faith in him.Enter Danny (Prakash).
He’s a wealthy, flamboyant businessman, ever-ready to flirt with women.
MK is impressed by his wealth, invites him home – and wants him to marry Sandhya.
Prakash casts his charm on Sandhya, who immediately falls madly in love with him.
When Shyam sings “do honth khile” to Sandhya, she imagines Prakash singing it to her. 🙂
Prakash soon proposes to Sandhya.
She consults Shyam, saying she will marry Prakash only if he approves of it.Shyam is heartbroken, but seeing how madly she is in love with Prakash, he encourages her to go ahead.
At the engagement with Prakash, Sandhya finds him flirting with other women.
Meanwhile, an anonymous letter delivered to her warns her about Prakash, saying he has fathered a child with the writer of the letter.
All this makes Sandhya start having doubts.
She goes back to Shyam, expressing her concerns.
He tells her not to worry – but himself goes and confronts Prakash, to ask him what’s going on.
Prakash dismisses him, saying that’s the type of person he is, and Sandhya should be knowing that already.
Anyway, after some thought, Sandhya returns the engagement ring, breaking the engagement.
She goes back to Shyam, saying she’s done with Prakash, and wants to be with someone who genuinely loves her.
She starts realising that this person is Shyam, and no one else.
Meanwhile, Prakash is furious at being rejected.
He tells Sandhya he wants to talk to her, and takes her in his car.
But he drives it like a madman, telling her he’s going to kill himself, but also not let her live.
He drives the car off a cliff and dies, but she manages to jump out in time.
The film has another important side story – a romantic relationship between MK and Nadira.
Nadira falls in love with MK, and they plan to get married.
But Sandhya knows her father MK all too well, and warns Nadira that he is only interested in her wealth, nothing else.To test this, Nadira informs MK that she has decided to donate all her wealth to charity.
After all, since MK is himself wealthy, there’s no need for Nadira to keep her wealth too.
MK is shocked – and, being greedy, shows his true colours.
Furious, Nadira shoots him, and ends up being taken by the police.
All in all, it’s a pretty interesting film – typical BR Ishaara.
Interestingly, Manmohan Krishna is in an unusual role – very different from his usual soft-spoken, man with a big heart, roles.
Over to this Mukesh song from “Nai Duniya Naye Log”(1973).
Video link:
Song-Do honthh hiley ik geet sunaa (Nai Duniya Naye Log)(1973) Singer-Mukesh, Lyrics-Naqsh Llayalpuri, MD-Sapan Jagmohan
Lyrics
do honthh hiley
ik geet suna
mehke phoolon kee ee
jawaanee jhoom gayee
teree paayal ka
sangeet suna
behte jharnon kee ee
jawaanee jhoom gayee
do honth hiley
ik geet suna
mehke phoolon kee ee
jawaanee jhoom gayee
rimjhim ras barse
sunahree zulf kee chhaanvon mein
naach uthhee goree
rachaa kar mehandee paanvon mein
ki naghme
bikhre fizaaon mein
do honth hiley
ik geet suna
mehke phoolon kee ee
jawaanee jhoom gayee
teree paayal ka
sangeet suna
behte jharnon kee ee
jawaanee jhoom gayee
teree saanson mein
saje hain
meethhe sur aise
bin chhede koi
sureela saaj baje jaise
na bhaaye sang tera kaise
do honthh hiley
ik geet suna
mehke phoolon kee ee
jawaanee jhoom gayee
teree paayal ka
sangeet suna
behte jharnon kee ee
jawaanee jhoom gayee
do honthh hiley
ik geet suna
mehke phoolon kee ee
jawaanee jhoom gayee
4 Responses to "Do honthh hiley ik geet sunaa"
July 22, 2025 at 5:27 pm
Raja ji,
Many Thanks for contributing to this post.
My Mukesh articles will continue to be sort of “monotonous” because of the nature of the analytical content.
Hence, I thank you for bringing in your fond memories and making the post lively.
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July 22, 2025 at 11:36 am
Is this called Double dhamaka? Enjoyed the 2 authors ‘ post.
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July 22, 2025 at 5:23 pm
Dr,
Thanks for your comment and liking the post.
Well, “do enthusiasts miley ik post ban gayaa” 🙂
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