Archive for the ‘Songs of 1950s (1951 to 1960)’ Category
Bollywood romantic songs are reputed to be sung while running around trees. But how do the hero and heroine reach there in the first place ? In case they are rich, they have a car to reach there, but there is nothing romantic in that. It is far more romantic when the hero is driving a motor bike and the lady seated behind is clinging on to him with her arms strategically placed on hero’s body.
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Indian movies give lots of importance to Maa (mother). She is the one who keeps the family together on the face of adversity. On good times, she is shown as a caring housewife and mother.
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In west , Valentine day is the day earmarked for love. In India, on the other hand, an entire season, viz the rainy season is earmarked for love.
And that affords plenty of opportunity for Bollywood movie makers to slip in a love song or two.
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Aankhon pe bharosa mat kar
Posted on: August 14, 2009
I thought I had posted a few songs from “Detective” (1958) in the blog. Now it turns out that I was confusing this movie with “Inspector” (1956). 😉
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This song is from an obscure movie called “Apna Ghar” (1960). And the combination of people behind this song is a rare combination.
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Here is a lovely song from a forgotten movie called “Baraati” (1954).
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Pyaar ka jahaan ho
Posted on: August 10, 2009
I have posted a few songs from “Jaalsaaz” (1959) in the past. Here is another nice song from this movie.
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Mat samjho neer bahaati hoon
Posted on: August 10, 2009
What a magical song this is ! but then I should not be surprised, considering that the music director of this song is S Mohinder. He is one of those music directors,who failed to get enough opportunities despite possessing as much talent and ability as any other music directors.
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