Archive for the ‘Songs of 1960s (1961 to 1970)’ Category
Dooriyaan nazdeekiyaan ban gayin
Posted on: June 11, 2009
This movie called “Duniya” (1968) managed to remain obscure despite boasting names such as Dev Anand and Vyjyanti Mala. Dev Saab continued his herogiri despite such failures, but Vyjyanti Mala’s reign as one of biggest heoines of those days came to an end soon thereafter.
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ai ai aa karoon main kya suku suku
Posted on: June 11, 2009
There are many people like me who are big fans of Helen as well as Shammi Kapoor. And both these much loved legends share the same birthday too !
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I was not aware that Madan Mohan had ever worked in a movie starring Shashi Kapoor. Now I realise that “Neend Hamaari Khwaab Tumhaare” (1966) was indeed one such movie.
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Uyi maa uyi maa ye kyaa ho gayaa
Posted on: June 10, 2009
“Parasmani” (1963), a C grade mythological movie starring Mahipal and Geetanjali has gone on to become a memorable movie, thanks to its music.
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“Junglee” (1961) is a movie known mainly for Shammi Kapoor. If you are like me, you will only remember Shammi Kapoor and will not have much recollection of other actors in the movie, including the heroine !
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O zaraa bachke o baliye bachke
Posted on: June 9, 2009
Listening to this song, one may think that it is an O P Nayyar composition. It has the typical O P Nayyar kind of music and it is sung by Mahendra Kapoor and Asha Bhonsle.
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“Tajmahal” (1963) is one movie that is one of the biggest musical blockbusters of all time. Almost every song from this movie went on to become a timeless classic. The songs of this movie became hugely popular with masses and classes both.
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Madan Mohan is often recalled for composing many superb songs that were sung by Lata. Quite a few of these Lata songs have gone on to become timeless classics.
Madan Mohan has composed many superb songs with other singers as well.
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In Indian thinking, pursuit of money was considered bad and people who had too much money were considered evil. In fact, that stereotyping can be seen very much in older Bollywood movies, where the grocer aka lala ( often played by Kanhaiyalal, Jeewan etc) is always shown as an evil character.
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I am seriously considering opening a new category of songs called “Helen” songs. And this category will certainly have many entries, considering that a cabaret by Helen was a must in most mainstream Bollywood movies for much of 1960s and 1970s.
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