Archive for the ‘Rafi solo’ Category
Tu bemisaal hai
Posted on: August 16, 2011
This article is written by Raja, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor to this blog.
On the morning of the 14th of August 2011, a Sunday, when I casually checked Facebook, I expected to see the usual stuff. Typical (sometimes philosophical or witty) status messages or photos posted of a friend’s holiday trip.
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Badtameez kaho ya kaho jaanwar
Posted on: August 16, 2011
The number of memorable songs picturised on Shammi Kapoor runs into hundreds. Many of these songs have already been discussed in this blog. The remaining Shammi Kapoor songs too will find their way in this blog with time, I am sure.
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This article is written by Sudhir,a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie songs and a regular contributor to this blog.
The shock of news was too much to digest yesterday. I was browsing this blog, when Nahm Bhai’s brief message appeared in the comments. I couldn’t believe. Just very recently, I had read an interview in the newspapers. And the Yahoo-man seemed to be set to go on forever. Age seemed never to have touched his spirit. A childhood idol for me, he is the Prince, the true Prince of the clan, and will always remain thus for me.
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This article is written by Sudhir, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie songs and a regular contributor to this blog.
Today, India is celebrating the 64th anniversary of freedom from the British rule. A movement that lasted almost 100 years – starting with disjoint uprisings against the Britishers, and the first coordinated war of independence in 1857, the struggle and resistance was carried forward by many stalwarts across the entire country. There was the nationwide resistance movement through political and social disobedience. Besides, there were other complementary movements, that added impetus to this struggle for freedom. Groups of young people, charged with the objective of bringing to end the oppressive reign of an alien government, came together in various cities in different parts of the country, and conducted local resistance and struggle. Kundan, the 1955 production from Minerva Movietone, depicts one such group of young men, as a subplot to the main theme and story of the film.
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Shaheedon tumko mera salaam
Posted on: August 15, 2011
This aricle is written by Sudhir,a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie songs and a regular contributor to this blog.
Greetings to all, on the 64th anniversary of Independence. A day to be remembered. And more than the day, it is important to remember those who laid down their lives to make this freedom possible.
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Sanwaar de jo pyaar se
Posted on: August 14, 2011
I just realised that the full name of this movie is “Adventures of Robinhood and bandits” ! Phew ! That must make it the longest title ever in Hindi movies.
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Husn se chaand bhi sharmaayaa hai
Posted on: August 14, 2011
In show business, it is not enough to just silently go about your job behind the scene. One needs to be in the limelight and one needs to keep lobbying with influential people who can help advance one’s career. People who are good in their jobs as well as good in Public relations forge ahead whereas others, who may be equally good if not so, may find themselves underappreciated.
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This article is written by Sudhir,a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor to this blog.
Found another lost gem today. What a racy and enthusiastic rendering by Rafi Saab !
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“Amar” (1954) is a movie starring Dilip Kumar and Madhubala. Those were the days when the two of them were actually romantically involved and their off screen chemistry used to be visible in their on screen performances too.
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Atul’s Song A Day- A choice collection of Hindi Film & Non-Film Songs 
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