Posts Tagged ‘Prem Dhawan’
Chaand so gayaa taare so gaye
Posted on: August 21, 2009
Here is a song from a by now forgotten movie called “Raahi” (1953). Dev Anand and Achala Sachdev were the lead actors in this movie.
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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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On the occasion of India’s 63rd independence day viz 15th August, 2009, I greet all Indian readers of this blog, whereever they are, a very warm happy independence day. I too will be busy attending one flag hoisting and then actually hoisting the flag myself in another function.
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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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Obscure songs from obscure movies are not necessarily run of the mill songs, as I have discovered time and again. In fact, while listening to forgotten movies from many of these obscure movies, I have stumbled upon gems.
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“Guest House” (1959) is an obscure movie by now. It is a movie where Ajit and Shakila played lead roles. Yes, those were the days when Ajit used to act as hero.
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This movie called “Miss Bombay” (1957) is as obscure a movie as any. Few people now remember this movie and indeed its songs.
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Miyaan meraa badaa beimaan
Posted on: July 21, 2009
Minu Mumtaz, who was a sister of Mehmood was a popular dancer in Bollywood movies of 1950s and 60s.
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Shaam suhaani ho nadi ho paani ho
Posted on: July 18, 2009
I just discovered a forgotten song from a forgotten movie. This movie is “Kaala Chor” (1956) and this song is a light hearted time pass song.
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