Dil Dhadka Aankhen Sharmaai
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Today’s song is the last and final song from the social film ‘Darwaaza’ (1954). With this song the film has all songs covered and it is Yippeee’d !
This film was made by Film India Corporation, Bombay, a banner owned by the producer-director husband-wife team – Ismat Chugtai and Shahid Lateef. The music director was Nashaad. Songs were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri, Khumar Barabankavi and Vishwamitra Adil. The cast of the film included Shyama, Shekhar (real name Indriya Daman), Nazir Hussain, Leela Mishra, Protima Devi, Manju, Neelam, Kumkum, Altaf and others. Guest artist was Master Romi.
Most of the so-called historical (my friend calls them “distortical“), costume dramas, Arabian Night story films etc have a Muslim background. But ‘Muslim Social’ films are a separate category. Initially it was considered to be a very sensitive issue to depict the social life of Muslim families in India and so film producers were wary of making such films. When filmmakers with modern thinking came to the industry – like K Asif, Mehboob Khan and Fazli brothers – there was a cautious but slow beginning of Muslim social films. My two friends, Shri Kamlakar Pasupuleti ji (originally from Hyderabad and settled later in US) wrote an informative book, ‘Forgotten Movies on Muslim Culture – 1933 to 1947’ and Shri Isak Mujawar ji wrote (in Marathi) ‘Muslim Cinema’. Both these books give good information on this category of films.
Like many other myths in the Hindi film industry, one myth is that Mehboob Khan was the pioneer in making Muslim social films in India. This probably originated because the first film of Mehboob’s own company – Mehboob Productions, was ‘Najma’ in 1943, a Muslim social film starring Ashok Kumar, Veena, Sitara, Kumar, Yaqub etc. But the fact is different.
The first Muslim social film was ‘Rashida’ (1935), made by Madon Theatres, Calcutta, featuring Kajjan, Effendi and others. It was directed by a Jew – Ezra Mir. The name of the film indicated that it was about a Muslim girl. Somehow, I find a lot of Muslim social films made that had titles of girl’s names, like Zeenat, Ameena, Najma, Shama, Heena, Zubeida, Salma, Ismat etc etc.
The beginning of serious Muslim social films was done by Fazli Brothers – Hasnain and Sibtain Fazli. They first made a Muslim social film ‘Qaidi’ (1940), featuring Ramola, Mehtab, B Nandrekar, Wasti etc. This was a period of struggle for Indian Independence. The fundamentalists in Muslims were active and due to the fear of their reaction, film makers were wary of producing such films. Even Fazli brothers were also afraid that there would be obstruction from these people to their film, so they decided to make the film in Calcutta. Their first Muslim Social film ‘Qaidi’ was very successful. Encouraged, they made 2 more such films – ‘Masoom’ (1941) and ‘Chauringhee’ (1942) in Calcutta. For film ‘Chowringhee’, the Fazli Brothers roped in famous Bangla poet (who later on became the National Poet of Bangladesh) Kazi Nazrul Islam – the creator of Nazrul Geeti, as a lyricist and MD for the film.
After 1942, Fazli Brothers shifted their activities to Bombay and made many Muslim social films like ‘Fashion’ (1943), ‘Ismat’ (1944), ‘Dil’ (1946) and ‘Mehndi’ (1947). So, in true sense, it is the Fazli Brothers who were the pioneers of Muslim Social films in India.
In the 40s, till 1947, there was a string of Muslim social films lined with pride and confidence. Notable amongst them were ‘Paak Daaman’ (1940) by Rustom Modi, ‘Masoom’ (1941) by Fazli brothers, ‘Muslim Ka Lal’ (1941) by Mohan Pictures, ‘Fashion’ (1943) by Fazli Brothers, ‘Najma’ (1943) by Mehboob, ‘Salma’ (1943) by Nazir Ahmed, ‘Ismat’ (1944) by Fazli Brothers, ‘Bade Nawab Saab’ (1944) by actor Kumar and Pramila, ‘Bhaijaan’ (1945) by United Films, ‘Phool’ (1945) by K Asif, and director Mazhar Khan’s Muslim social film ‘Pehli Nazar’ in 1945. Amongst these, the film ‘Elaan’ (1947) was a milestone film, produced by Mehboob. It dwelt upon the needs of improvements for Muslim community.
After 1947, India lost a very big market for its Muslim social films, when East and West Pakistan was formed. It does not mean that Muslim social films were not made after 1947 in India. Films like ‘Kaneez’ (1949), ‘Nisbat’ (1949), ‘Parda’ (1949), ‘Hyderabad Ki Nazneen’ (1952), ‘Darwaza’ (1954), ‘Chandni Chowk’ (1954), ‘Maalik’ (1958), ‘Maa Ke Aansoo’ (1959), ‘Pehli Raat’ (1959) etc. were all Muslim socials. They, however, were not successful, for whatever reasons. But the fun is films of Muslim backgrounds but non social films like ‘Anarkali’, ‘Mirza Ghalib’, ‘Hatimtai’, ‘Alibaba And Forty Thieves’ etc. were good grossers and ran well. The first Hindi film to win the President’s Gold Medal was ‘Mirza Ghalib’ (1954). [Author’s Note : The first film to win this award was Marathi film ‘Shyam Chi Aai’.]. This indicated that there was no audience for Muslim social films now. Later on, the conditions changed and Muslim social films like ‘Chaudhavi Ka Chaand’, ‘Barsaat Ki Raat’, ‘Chhote Nawab’, ‘Bahu Begum’, ‘Mere Mehboob’, ‘Mere Huzoor’, ‘Pakeezah’ etc. became quite successful. However, some opine that these films succeeded due to other reasons like music, songs etc. One funny thing was that right from the beginning, most Muslim social films showed Lucknow as the background of the story ! (Film names being mentioned are only indicative and not exhaustive, so many names will be missing here.).
The story of the film ‘Darwaza’ was….
Rashid (Shekhar), is a middle class Muslim young man, just back from England after a long educational sojourn, whose father, Mirza Saheb (Nazir Hussain), thinks of himself as a poet but, being a poor indifferent versifier, finds no appreciation least of all from his wife who is impervious to the beauties of her husband’s muse.
In the neighbourhood lives a poor, pious old woman. Saidan Bi (Amir Bano) and her beautiful young daughter, Zubeida (Shyama) with whom Rashid used to play when they were children. On his return Rashid makes an effort to resume this thread of friendship and, seeing that Zubeida carries bare wrists, tries to present her with a set of glass bangles, but discovers to his horror and dismay that she may not wear them because she is a widow, having been married and widowed during Rashid’s absence. From the lonely, sequestered life she now leads, he gleans that society has slammed the door of life in her face and that she must for the rest of her life continue to go without the love, affection, company and happiness which the enlightened Rashid considers every girl’s birth right.
Zubeida is practically a family member in Rashid’s house and helps his mother in her various domestic duties. She also ministers to Rashid’s personal needs. Rashid has a younger sister, Suraiya (Manju), whom her parents wish to give away in marriage to Jumman (Altaf), a dissolute young man who acquiesces in the arrangement only because it depends on his inheriting the huge fortune of his mother. Rashid fights this match tooth and nail and makes an enemy of Jumman who puts up the whole mohalla against Rashid and Zubeida by spreading false, poisonous rumors.
Normal life thus becomes impossible for the widow and her daughter and they are compelled to put an end to her life. But a last minute dash by Rashid knocks over the cup of poison she has prepared for herself and she is rescued out of a horrible fate. Rashid, meanwhile has succeeded in his right to save his sister from the clutches of Jumman and has got her married secretly to his friend, Ahmed (Jagdish Kanwal), a young, noble hearted but impecunious person. In desperation, Jumman sets in motion a series of events whose ultimate effect, however, far from serving his ends, is ruinous to him and he finds himself in police lock up, ushering in happy endings for all concerned.
After reading this story one may wonder, why was the film titled ‘Darwaza’ ?
Today’s song is written by the new entrant lyricist Khumar Barabankavi. Khumar Barabankvi (15 September 1919 – 19 February 1999) was the pen name of this Urdu poet and lyricist from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India. His real name was Mohammed Haidar Khan. His ghazals are sung by many famous singers such as Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali, KL Saigal, Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Jagjit Singh and many other singers. He wrote under the takhallus (pen name / nom de plume) of Khumar, which means intoxication. The word comes from the Arabic root ‘Khum’ which means a jar of wine.
He was born on 15 September 1919 in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. He found a poetic environment in his family during his childhood. His father, Dr. Ghulam Haider, wrote salaams and marsiyas under the pen name ‘Bahar’. His uncle, Qaraar Barabnkvi was a well-known poet of Barabanki who guided Khumar in young age and did islah (corrections) to his poetry. His brother Kazim Haider ‘Nigar’, who died in early age, was also a poet. Khumar completed his high school from Government College, Barabanki. He then moved to Lucknow for his Intermediate classes where a romantic turn in his life made him quit education and start writing love poetry.
Khumar Barabankvi had a melodious voice and soon became popular in mushairas (live poetry reading events). He also got acquainted with the poet Jigar Moradabadi and remained in association with him for a long period. His ghazals and voice made him a favorite in mushairas. Jigar Muradabadi and Khumar Barabankvi were known to guarantee the success of any mushaira with their poetry as well as their melodious voice and style of recitation. Khumar was an ardent supporter of classical ghazals like Jigar Moradabadi.
Khumar has written some famous songs for Hindi films like ‘Baradari’ (1955), ‘Saaz Aur Awaaz’ (1966), ‘Love And God’ (1986) etc. He worked closely with noted composers like Naushad and Nashad among others. He wrote all the songs for the film ‘Saaz Aur Awaaz’, with music by Naushad in 1966, and wrote some songs again for the film ‘Love And God’ (1986 film) for which Naushad again composed music. Khumār Barabankvi died on 19 February 1999.
Here is today’s song, sung by Sabita Banerjee, wife of MD Salil Chaudhary.
Being the last and final song of this film, all songs are now covered here. The film is YIPPEED ! Enjoy….
Song – Dil Dhadka Aankhen Sharmaai (Darwaza) (1954) Singer – Sabita Bannerjee, Lyricist – Khumar Barabankwi, MD – Nashaad
Lyrics (Provided by Sudhir)
unki do baaton se jeene ka bahaana mil gaya
kho gaya tha jo mujhe wo zamaana mil gaya
aa aa aa
dil dhadka aankhen sharmaai
dil dhadka aankhen sharmaai
dekh ke jalwa pyaar ka
armaanon ne lee angdaai
aaya mausam pyaar ka
dil dhadka. . .
jaadu kiya baaton ne teri
pal mein badal gai duniya meri
ho o o
pal mein badal gai duniya meri
dard e ulfat dene waale
haal to sun beemaar ka
dil dhadka aankhen sharmaai
dekh ke jalwa pyaar ka
armaanon ne lee angdaai
aaya mausam pyaar ka
dil dhadka. . .
pyaar hua phir dil mein mehmaan
aankhen malte jaage armaan
ho o o
aankhen malte jaage armaan
meri tarsi aankhon ko phir
shauk hua deedaar ka
dil dhadka aankhen sharmaai
dekh ke jalwa pyaar ka
armaanon ne lee angdaai
aaya mausam pyaar ka
dil dhadka. . .
phir gaye din mushkil hui aasaan
kaisi maujen kaise toofaan
ho o o
kaisi maujen kaise toofaan
mil gaya mujhko maajhi mera
khauff nahin majdhaar ka
dil dhadka. . .
aa aa aa
Hindi script lyrics (Provided by Sudhir)
उनकी दो बातों से जीने का बहाना मिल गया
खो गया था जो मुझे वो ज़माना मिल गया
आ आ आ
दिल धड़का आँखें शरमाईं
दिल धड़का आँखें शरमाईं
देख के जल्वा प्यार का
अरमानों ने ली अंगड़ाई
आया मौसम प्यार का
दिल धड़का . . .
जादू किया बातों ने तेरी
पल में बदल गई दुनिया मेरी
हो ओ ओ
पल में बदल गई दुनिया मेरी
दर्द ए उलफ़त देने वाले
हाल तो सुन बीमार का
दिल धड़का आँखें शरमाईं
देख के जल्वा प्यार का
अरमानों ने ली अंगड़ाई
आया मौसम प्यार का
दिल धड़का . . .
प्यार हुआ फिर दिल में महमाँ
आँखें मलते जागे अरमाँ
हो ओ ओ
प्यार हुआ फिर दिल में महमाँ
आँखें मलते जागे अरमाँ
मेरी तरसी आँखों को फिर
शौक हुआ दीदार का
दिल धड़का आँखें शरमाईं
देख के जल्वा प्यार का
अरमानों ने ली अंगड़ाई
आया मौसम प्यार का
दिल धड़का . . .
फिर गए दिन मुश्किल हुई आसां
कैसी मौजें कैसा तूफान्
हो ओ ओ
कैसी मौजें कैसा तूफान्
मिल गया मुझको माझी मेरा
खौफ नहीं मझधार का
दिल धड़का . . .
आ आ आ
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