Archive for the ‘Songs of 1970s (1971 to 1980)’ Category
“Amaanush” (1975) was a movie that was made in Bangla as well as Hindi. The music of the two versions remained the same with the same music director composing for both the movies. Only the lyricist (naturally) changed.
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Maajhi naiyya dhoondhe kinaaraa
Posted on: December 22, 2011
“Uphaar” (1971) is a Rajshree Productions movie. This movie was directed by Sudhendu Roy. The actors in this movie were Kamini Kaushal, Nana Palsikar, Aarti, Jaya Bhadhuri, Swaroop Dutt, Nandita Takur, Suresh Chatwal, Leela Mishra, Ratna Mala, Lata Arora, Minu Mehtab, Yunus Parwaiz, Shail Chathurvedi etc.
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Sooni re nagariyaa
Posted on: December 21, 2011
“Uphaar”(1971) was a Rajshree Productions movie. It was directed by Sudhendu Roy. Rajshree Productions had hit upon the formula of signing up newcomers for their movies instead of big stars. They relied on great music and heartwarming storyline to attract movie goers and this formula served them well for nearly a quarter of a century.
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Tera jogi aayaa
Posted on: December 20, 2011
“Mera Jeewan” (1976) is a “recent” movie by the standards of this blog. This movie was no great shakes at the box office, but its title song, viz Mera jeewan kuchh kaam na aaya was quite popular during its time, so much so that other songs of this movie were overshadowed as a result.
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This article is written by Sudhir, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor to this blog.
This write up comes about in response to a request for translation by Khyaati ji. In a recent comment, she has requested for translation of this song, and realizing that this song is not yet posted, I am putting together this piece.
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Dil aisa kisi ne mera todaa
Posted on: December 16, 2011
Here is another song from my school days (1970s) that should have made it to this blog long back but somehow it did not. Perhaps I was subconsciously saving this song and other songs of those days.
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Here is a song that should have made it to the blog long time back but somehow it did not. It is a song from my days (viz 1970s) and it was quite an iconic songs of those days.
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It has been mentioned by several readers that Dev Anand appeared almost immortal to them and it was inconceivable to them that he could ever die. But time and tide waits for none and everyone has to succumb some day. Dev Anand breathed his last on 3rd of december 2011 at the age of 88. He led an active life till the end. His zest for life and his youthful exuberance is something that is difficult to emulate for most people. With time , he had lost weight and had shrunk as was bound to happen, but his mental faculties continues to be sharp and he could still walk on his feet. Most people can only dream of such physical fitness if they ever live up to that age.
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Tu pea aur jee
Posted on: December 4, 2011
“Des Pardes” (1978) was a movie on the theme of NRIs including illegal immigrants. This movie introduced Tina Munim to Hindi movies.This was the first Dev Anand movie that I watched during its initial release.
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“Hare Rama Hare Krishna” (1971) which discussed the then popular “Hippie culture” was the second movie directed by Dev Anand. This movie was hugely popular and it set some new trends in India. This movie made Zeenat Aman an instant star and a fashion icon.
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