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Sasuraal Genda Phool
Posted on: February 5, 2022
This article is written by nahm, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a contributor to this blog. This article is meant to be posted in atulsongaday.me. If this article appears in other sites without the knowledge and consent of the web administrator of atulsongaday.me, then it is piracy of the copyright content of atulsongaday.me and is a punishable offence under the existing laws.
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AR Rehman – The Musician of 21st Century – 3
84th Birthday of Waheeda Rehman on 3rd February 2022
46th Birthday of Abhishek Bachchan on 5th February 2022
The songs of the movie ‘Delhi-6’ are among my favorite music scores by AR Rehman. I rate this qawwaali from the movie, for which I wrote a post back in 2012 as among the best of hindi film songs in this genre. The links of two songs posted in the blog are given below:
Arziyaan saari main chehre pe likh ke laaya hoon (Delhi 6)
Ye Dilli hai mere yaar (Delhi 6)
AR Rehman is also a product of advertising industry, as he started his career is advertising. The one ad I remember is of ‘Garden-Vareili” as composed by AR Rehman. He soon proved his mettle as a talented musician at a very young age working in Tamil and Hindi films, mainly with Mani Rathnam. Many of his severest critics will agree that, ARR revolutionized the Hindi film music scene in the 90’s and changed the sound of songs completely. Few of the other musicians have been able to imitate him or his style. Most of them thought it better to keep to sufiaana or import some songs from other countries like Pakistan or Egypt etc. then try to surpass ARR in creativity. In many aspects this revolution is even bigger than the reinvention of HFM in 1950 with ‘Barsaat’, by Shankar-Jaikishan. I am not going towards RDB reinvention, as I have a different opinion about that than the popular conception.
So, Rehman was here, working simultaneously in Mumbai and South, with more focus on southern language films. This continued till he went truly international and collaborated with other musicians of the west and worked in Hollywood. Among all these, the Bollywood film work was never his sole focus. He diversified and did select few films for the Hindi film industry. The biggies and the not so biggies did go to Chennai to rope him in to give music to their films. And he has been selective about the projects he takes. Although he has given 1 or 2 music scores which were not up to the mark, in my opinion.
But overall, his work is critically acclaimed, in all the big banner films like ‘Lagaan’, ‘Guru’, ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘1947 Earth’, ‘Yuvraaj’ etc. and the Jewel in the crown song of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. His mini bio is here.
Recently, he has been seen performing live at a special Pavilion dedicated for him and his troupe at DUBAIEXPO2020. We did go to explore the expo, but ARR was not performing in the first week. We landed in Dubai the night before the EXPO was to open, so the ‘raunaq’ at Dubai airport was to be seen to be believed. But that is a subject of another post.
As post no. 3 of the series, I am presenting this song from ‘Delhi-6’, which has folk origins, or ‘traditional’ as the lyrics are credited. Though some sources are crediting Prasoon Joshi as the lyricist. Unusual song for ARR, but the hall mark of his fusion and composition with vocals, where musical instruments could be used is visible. And ARR thrives on the unusual, those who have followed his career will agree.
Waheeda Rehman, the graceful dancing star and an actor of repute of last century and a character actor in current century, celebrated her 84th birthday two days ago. Born in 1938, which makes her just 18 years old when she debuted in Hindi films with ‘CID’ (1956). I am presently watching that movie (in installments), so can vouch that she does look very young, despite the heavily made up/get up in the film. Lot of other information about her is available here.
Abhishek Bachchan is celebrating his 46th birthday today. As is the ‘chalan’ nowadays for celebrities, he must be somewhere exotic to ring in the birthday.
Both Waheeda Rehman and Abhishek Bachchan are featuring in this song, where Waheeda Rehman, Aditi Rao Hydari, Supriya Pathak and others are singing the song on screen, playback by Rekha Bharadwaj. Sonam Kapoor and Om puri are also seen, who are not taking part in the song, filmed on the terrace of the houses in old Delhi area of Chaandni Chowk.
I think Abhishek Bachchan is an underrated and under utilized actor in the Hindi film scene. It can’t have been easy to follow in the giant leaps of Amitabh Bachchan and the remarkable footsteps of Jaya Bachchan.
Simple orchestration and simple filming. This is a folk song, and it mentions the town of Raipur in the stanza.
What could the term “Sasural genda phool” mean ? I think it means, though ‘sasural’ or the ‘In-laws place’ looks like a Marigold, but our attachment is full of fragrance is great and long lasting. The appearances can be deceptive.
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Song – Sasuraal Genda Phool (Delhi-6) (2009) Singer – Rekha Bhardwaj, Lyrics – Traditional, MD – AR Rehman
Lyrics
veyh
veyh
veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
saiyyan chhed deve
nanand chutki leve
sasural genda phool
saas gaali deve
devari samjha leve
sasural genda phool
chhodaa baabul ka angnaa
bhave deraa piyaa ka ho oo
saas gaari deve
devarji samjha leve
sasural genda phool
saiyyan hain vyapari
chale hain pardes
sooratiyaa nihaarun
jiyaara bhaari hove
sasural genda phool
hmmm mmmm
hmmm mmmm
saas gaari deve
devarji samjha leve
sasural genda phool
saiyyan chhed deve
nanand chutki leve
sasural genda phool
hmmm mmmm
hmmm mmmm
chhodaa baabul ka angnaa
bhave deraa piyaa ka ho oo
bush-shirt paheene
khaayike beedaa paan
poore raipur se alag hai
saiyyan ji ki shaan
sasural genda phool
saiyyan chhed deve
nanand chutki leve
hoen hoen hoeh
sasural genda phool
saas gaari deve
hoen hoen hoeh
devariji samjha leve
sasural genda phool
chhodaa baabul ka angnaa
hoen hoen hoeh
bhave deraa piyaa ka ho oo
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
veyh veyh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
hoen hoen hoeh
Banne Re Teri Akhiyaan Surmedaani
Posted on: May 30, 2021
- In: Devnagri script lyrics by Sudhir | Folk song | Guest posts | Lyrics contributed by readers | Post by Sudhir | Song not figuring in HFGK | Song not mentioned in Hindi Film Geet Kosh | Songs of 1960s (1961 to 1970) | Songs of 1969 | Wedding reception song | Wedding song | Yearwise breakup of songs
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This article is written by Sudhir, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a contributor to this blog. This article is meant to be posted in atulsongaday.me. If this article appears in other sites without the knowledge and consent of the web administrator of atulsongaday.me, then it is piracy of the copyright content of atulsongaday.me and is a punishable offence under the existing laws.
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Missing Films of 1960s – 117
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A surprise discovery if ever there was one. And I have missed it all these years, having see this film long back.
‘Saara Akaash’ from 1969 – it has always been represented and listed as a songless film. This impression is so much ingrained into the system and it never came to mind to consider otherwise. So it was a great surprise to come across this clip from the film on YouTube. And suddenly the memories of this film had to be modified.
‘Sara Aakash’ (‘The Whole Sky’) is a film based on the novel of the same name, written by Rajendra Yadav. This was Yadav’s debut novel. The film marks the debut of Basu Chatterjee as director, and was also the first film of cinematographer KK Mahajan. The film has background score by Salil Chaudhry.
The film is regarded as one of those which pioneered the New Wave cinema in India, along with ‘Uski Roti’ and ‘Bhuvan Shome’ which were also released the same year.
The star cast of the film includes Rakesh Pandey, Madhu Chakravarty, Nandita Thakur, AK Hangal, Dina Pathak, Mani Kaul, Shaily Shailendra, Jalaal Agha, Tarla Mehta, Aarti Boley and Om Prakash Gautam amongst others. Renowned film maker Mani Kaul appeared in this film, in what is considered as his only substantial screen appearance.
Set in the contemporary mid 1960s milieu of a traditional middle class joint family in Agra, the film deals with internal conflicts of a newlywed couple, both of whom find themselves unprepared for domestic life. Agra-based collegian, Samar Thakur (Rakesh Pandey), lives in a joint family consisting of his father (AK Hangal), mother (Dina Pathak), brother Amar (Mani Kaul) and his wife (Tarla Mehta); as well as a married sister, Munni, estranged from her husband. Samar is is prevailed upon by the family to marry Prabha (Madhu Chakravarty), a matriculate, much to his chagrin as this interferes with his future plans. The marriage does take place, and he soon finds that they are incompatible. The matters come to a head and Prabha leaves her matrimonial home to return to her parent’s home. She returns after four months. Family tensions continue, but then also we see a bonding emerge between the two, moving towards a healthy understanding.
KK Mahjan received the 1969 National Award for B&W cinematography, and Basu Chatterji received the Filmfare award for best screenplay.
The discovery of this background song in the film changes the status of this film, and it now becomes the 117th episode in the series on Missing Films of 1960s.
The song itself is a piece of traditional music of North India, and is played at wedding time. The words of this song indicate that the ladies on the girl’s side are singing this song, addressing the groom and tell him things about the members of his family, in a good spirited banter.
There is another version of this traditional song – it has been used in the film ‘Dushmani’ (1995). In this version, the song is presented as a praise for the bride, as she gets ready for the wedding ceremony and is being adorned with fine dress and jewellery. The song is available on YouTube as “Banno Teri Ankhiyaan Surmedaani“. On screen this song is performed by Neena Gupta.
A couple of interesting trivia.
The film ‘Saara Akaash’ was shot in the residential house of Rajendra Yadav. On a visit, when Basu Chatterji saw the house, his response was that this is the perfect setting for the film.
Dina Pathak appears in both films – in ‘Saara Akaash’ as the mother of the protagonist. In ‘Dushmani’ she appears at the grandmother of the bride Manisha Koirala.
With this post we have brought on board the 117th film in this series.
Song – Banne Re Teri Akhiyaan Surmedaani (Saara Akaash) (1969) Singer – [Unattributed], Lyrics – Traditional, MD – Salil Chaudhary
Lyrics
banne re teri ankhiyaan surmedaani
banne re tere baba laakh hajaari
banne re tere baba laakh hajaari
banne tere taau ka ohda bhaari
banne re teri <??> laal gulaabi
banne re teri taai nakhrewaali
banne re teri ankhiyaan surmedaani
banne re teri ankhiyaan surmedaani
banne re tere chaacha laakh hajaari
banne re tere chaacha laakh hajaari
banne re tere phoopha ka ohda bhaari
banne re teri <??> laal gulaabi
banne re teri bua nakhrewaali
banne re tere baba ka ohda bhaari
banne re teri mausi laakh hajaari
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Hindi script lyrics (Provided by Sudhir)
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बन्ने रे तेरी अँखियाँ सुरमेदानी
बन्ने रे तेरे बाबा लाख हजारी
बन्ने रे तेरे बाबा लाख हजारी
बन्ने रे तेरे ताऊ का ओहदा भारी
बन्ने रे तेरी <??> लाल गुलाबी
बन्ने रे तेरी ताई नखरेवाली
बन्ने रे तेरी अँखियाँ सुरमेदानी
बन्ने रे तेरी अँखियाँ सुरमेदानी
बन्ने रे तेरे चाचा लाख हजारी
बन्ने रे तेरे चाचा लाख हजारी
बन्ने रे तेरे फूफा का ओहदा भारी
बन्ने रे तेरी <??> लाल गुलाबी
बन्ने रे तेरी बुआ नखरेवाली
बन्ने रे तेरे बाबा का ओहदा भारी
बन्ने रे तेरी मौसी लाखों तारे
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