Archive for the ‘Songs of 1954’ Category
Chalo chalen maan
Posted on: July 7, 2009
“Jaagriti” (1954) was a lovely movie full of nationalistic fervour and high hopes for the future of a newly independent nation of India.
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Chalo chalo chalen
Posted on: July 2, 2009
Many movies have been made in Bollywood on the story of Alibaba and forty thieves. The first such movie, that I am aware of, was made in 1954. It was a C grade movie and it had Mahipal and Shakila in lead roles.
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Raahi matwaale
Posted on: June 18, 2009
Some time back, I had compiled a list of rail songs. It had about 20 odd songs and I thought that I had all the rail songs covered. That list of songs is still there in my other ( by now rather defunct) blog.
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Toone meraa yaar naa milaayaa
Posted on: June 9, 2009
It is interesting to realise that Shammi Kapoor was around since early 1950s, and he in fact acted opposite a top actress like Suraiyya, no less. This was in a movie called “Shama Parwaana” (1954).
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Mera dil ye pukaare aaja
Posted on: June 6, 2009
“Naagin” was one of the biggest musical blockbusters of all time. Just about every song of this movie has gone on to become immortal.
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Na ye chaand hogaa na taare rahenge
Posted on: June 3, 2009
This song from “Shart” (1954) has two versions. Female version is sung by Geeta Dutt and picturised on Shyama. Male version is sung by Hemant Kumar and picturised on Deepak.
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I have already posted a few songs from “Chandni Chowk” (1954). Roshan was the music director whereas Majrooh Sultanpuri had written those songs.
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Aa jaayen jaane waalen
Posted on: May 28, 2009
“Chandni Chowk” (1954) is a movie that is forgotten by now. But appears like this movie was made in altogether different era.
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Zameen bhi wahi hai wahi aasmaan
Posted on: May 21, 2009
This song from “Chandni Chowk” (1954) plays while the movie opens and the opening credits roll on the screen.
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Tera dil kahaan hai
Posted on: May 20, 2009
“Chandni Chowk” (1954) appears to be a treasure trove for some interesting songs. I have noticed that this movie has lyrics written by the likes of Shailendra, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Majrooh Sultanpuri,Vishamitra Adil and Saifuddin Sez. Similarly, this movie has songs sung by Rafi, Mukesh, Lata , Asha Bhonsle, Mubarak Begum,Sapan Chakravarty, Shyam Sundar and even Meena Mangeshkar.
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