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Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Portraits - Bharat Ratna Series
Monday, 6 May 2019
Portraits - Legends of Bollywood
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Sketch of Kamal Haasan
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Saturday, 18 March 2017
Aayega Aane Waala
Team Nostalgia at Good Earth, Palmgrove, Bengaluru on Nov 19, 2016.
Theatrical ambience - Amphi like - tempting many to click a
quick selfie…. Bright lights dotting verdant green walled enclosure, interspersed
by interesting interplay of solids n voids of concrete n metal; Coleus, here n
there clinging on to rugged stone plinth that based the stage; Enthusiastic
community crowd filling the steps right up to top; Trees that flanked on either
side of the stage with boughs calendula kind, cantilevered from their trunks, kind
enough to bow over their One Sis n Many Bros sitting on stage, a Good Earthy
feel…what an inspiration to pen my review of one of a score of songs sung by
Team Nostalgia. My pick for song review: Aayega Aane Waala
The backdrop for the song is a series of breathtaking black
and striking white imagery thanks to stunning cinematography by Joseph
Wirsching.
Picturised on Ashok Kumar, known as Shankar in the film,
owner of Sangam Bhavan that is haunted by memories of two lovers, one an
unknown man and the other, beautiful looking Kamini played by Madhubala.
Sangam Bhavan was a palatial mansion that stood on the bank
of Yamuna, and built by an “Unknown Man” who would supervise its construction,
travelling by boat every night. Once Sangam Bhavan was ready, this unknown man
brought his beloved to the bhavan and would come rowing every night to visit
her. The romance didn’t last long, for, one stormy night, the boat capsized,
the unknown man drowned, followed by grief struck Kamini who too threw herself
into the river and drowned.
Aware of the tragic ending romantic saga through gardener of
the bhavan, Krishna, yet intrigued, Shankar the owner, wanders through ‘The Mahal’
. His intrigue increases when an old portrait (of The Unknown Man) that fell
off the wall (and just missed hitting him) looked precisely like a portrait of
himself! During his wandering around the mansion, in the middle of a stark dark
stormy night, when the clock strikes to say the time now is two (a.m.!) was that
a kind of cue?
For, from not too far away, he started hearing the singing
of this song by a lady, none other than Kamini (Madhubala) brilliantly playbacked
by Lata. His aimless wandering now shifts to focus, tracking the trailing voice
emerging from somewhere out there. A voice heard so near, yet that figure n oh
that face swinging back n forth n back n forth appears to be far away. When he
rushes to sight her at the spot, lo, the voice is ringing, swing still swinging,
albeit with its seat plain empty! To him, it’s sheer disbelief! A face that he could see, though from far, is
now elusive, making him pensive.
What an odyssey it is, all through the song! Sung by a teeny,
tiny, double braided marvel of a girl from Maharashtra. Who knew then, in that
era when rustic and robust Punjabi voices like Shamshad Begum, Zorabhai
Ambalewali, Amirbai Karnataki and Noor Jehan to name a few, ruled the roost, that,
this little girl would go on to become “The Golden Voice of Hindi Cinema” to
this day! Probably Ghulam Haider alone knew, who envisioned in her a potential
musical genius. That was when many an eyebrow shot up!!
Also read Song review of
Ajeeb Dastaan Hai
Aao Huzoor Tum ko
Medley of songs
Episode #67 by Team Nostalgia at Dignity Foundation, Bengaluru
Playlist – Oct 27, 2017
1/7 songs from the Film: Mahal
Composer: Khemchand Prakash Singer: Lata Mangeshkar Lyricist: Nakshab
Director: Kamal Aarohi Cast: Ashok Kumar, MadhubalaAlso read Song review of
Ajeeb Dastaan Hai
Aao Huzoor Tum ko
Churaliya Humne Jo Dil Ko
Tu Pyar Ka Saagar Hai
Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina
Mang Ke Saath Tumhaara
Sambhal ye dil
Nostalgia Team that performed at Good Earth Palmgrove, B’lore on Nov 19, 2016 comprised ofTu Pyar Ka Saagar Hai
Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina
Mang Ke Saath Tumhaara
Sambhal ye dil
Sri Sheshadri Mokshagundam – Master of Ceremonies
Smt. Rekha Sathish – Singer
Smt. Rekha Sathish – Singer
Sri. Ramanujam Masti – Singer
Li'l Master Aprameya – Budding Singer
Sri. Ravi Dharwad on Keyboard
Sri. Srinivas B. C. on Tabla
Sri. Shashidhar on Rhythm Pad
Sri. Ravi Dharwad on Keyboard
Sri. Srinivas B. C. on Tabla
Sri. Shashidhar on Rhythm Pad
List of Songs sung at the event:
Tu Pyar Ka Sagar Hai -Chorus (Sheshadri Sir, Sri Ramanujam and Smt. Rekha )
Ayega Aanewala
Yeh Mera Diwana Pan Hai
Dil Ke Nazar Se
Piya Aiso Jiya
Jalte Hain Jiske Liye
Waqt Ne Kiya
Yeh Raaten Yeh Mausam
Koya Koya Chand
Rahena Rahe Hum
Na Bole Na Bole
Baar Baar Dekho
Kuch Dil Ne Kaha
Hum Aapki Ankhon Mein
Zindagi Bhar Nahi
Aao Huzoor
Aaja Sanam
Aayiye Meherban
Medley of songs
Episode #67 by Team Nostalgia at Dignity Foundation, Bengaluru
Sri Sheshadri Mokshagundam – Founder, Anchor, Singer
Singers:
Smt Rekha Sathyashankar
Smt Kumuda Mallya
Sri A K Prabhakar
Sri Badrinath
Smt. Mangala Madhuchand – Event Blogger
Playlist – Oct 27, 2017
Jatan Kahan Hai Diwane – CID (1956)
Kahin Ye Wo To Nahin – Haqeeqat (1955)
Lakhon Hain Nigahon Mein - Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)
Haale Dil Unko Sunana Tha – Fariyaad (1942)
Din Dhal Jaaye – Guide (1965)
Aayega Aanewala – Mahal (1949)
Aaj Yeh Meri Zindagi – Yeh Rastey Hain Pyar Ke (1963)
Hum Aur Tum Aur Yeh Sama - Dil Deke Dekho (1959)
Dil Ka Diya Jala Ke Gaya – Akashdeep (1965)
Aansu bhari hain yeh jeevan ki rahein – Parvarish (1977)
Ye Hawa Ye Raat Ye Chandni - Sangdil (1952)
Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki - Dulari (1949)
Babuji Dheere Chalna - Aar Paar (1954)
Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye - Mere Saaya (1966)
Darshan Do Ghanashyam Nath Mori - Narsi Bhagat (1957)
Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyar Badha – Chaya (1961)
Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina
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Tere Mere Milan ki Yeh Raina YouTube Link
Music can move people, melt them or even tear them apart. Music can reunite them too! That’s The Mesmerising Magic of Music!! So evident is this in the fondly remembered film Abhimaan (declared Hit by Trade Guide – a Bollywood Trade magazine published during those times), with a mature love story that deals with a very common human trait called “Professional Jealousy” between married couple. Here the singer-husband finds it difficult to accept the popularity and mass appeal of his singer-wife. Their marriage is on the rocks. The movie reaches its climax when the couple Subir (Amitabh) and Uma (Jaya -Bhaduri then, Bachchan now) get separated, Uma has a miscarriage and finally they fortunately reunite – what an emotional reunion celebrated with this beauty of a song “Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina” rendered in public by both, thanks to timely intervention by Brijeshwar Rai (that’s David for us) who declares to the on-screen audience that it was music that brought them together, tore them apart and reuniting them now. It was Music that defined (or designed!) their life all the way!
This show stopping musical glitters right from the start
when Amitabh opens the stanza with a hmmm... and the couple glance by turns at
each other. Simple yet stunning sight that sinks into our souls! And as Amitabh continues to sing, Jaya is
unable to take her eyes off him, her emotions go beyond control and ultimately
breaks down even as their good times with each other flashback at her. Amitabh
along with Asrani (as Chander) waste no time in consoling Jaya , David
announcing to the audience that it was the couple’s dream that they should be
singing this song together and also requesting Jaya to join Amitabh in the
song. When Jaya refuses, it was David’s touching statement that it is his
command just like that of a father to daughter, which makes Jaya give her
consent.
A truly touching direction by SDB….the duo turning towards
each other with every repeat of Dekho naa….as if reminding each other of their
good times once upon a time! The song ending with their duet rightfully
proclaims “Their Grand Emotional Reunion”.
Trivia:
Bindu’s positive role comes as a good break, earlier
known for her vamp/cabaret dancer roles (Zanjeer -1973)
Jaya won the Filmfare
Best Actress Award for her sterling acting performance wherein she proves that
this innocent country girl in her is indeed a woman of substance.
Tune of the song is believed
to be based on Rabindra Sangeet “Jodi
Taare Naayi Chini Go Seki”
S D Burman won the
Fimfare Best Music Director Award for his brilliant music in this movie.
This song was listed
at No. 16 on Binaca Geetmala annual list 1973
Abhimaan was a
blockbuster not just in India but also in Sri Lanka where it was screened non
stop for 590 days at Empire Colombo.
The film is claimed to
be based roughly around the life story of popular playback singer Kishore Kumar
with his first wife Ruma Guha Thakurta/Ruma Ghosh.
Film: Abhimaan (1973)
Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Music Composer: S D Burman
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Singers: Kishore Kumar, Lata
Mangeshkar
Actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri, David,
Asrani, Bindu and others
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Tum ko piya dil diya
1/6 songs from the film Shikari that offers viewers a full feel
of fun what with the screen filled to a near full film length with nutsy, crazy
color cramped fantasy.A spectacular song pomply picturized on Helen and Ragini. Ragini’s accidental fall and a hit on the head onscreen then, results in a song n dance sequence that remains a hit offscreen to this day!
A fantastic dreamy dance off with Helen by Ragini (as Rita)
where Ragini, in her sad state of concussion dreams that she is competing with Helen,
both vying with each other in perfect unison to catch Ajit’s attention. A kind
of dream that can be dreamt only by a Rani like Ragini, all so since Helen
holding hands with Ajit in gratitude when Ajit offered her help caught the eyes
of Ragini. Instant assumption by Ragini that Ajit is in love with Helen (too?!).
Not so uncommon reaction from our behen
Ragini, after all she is no Yogini…right?!
Clearly a war via dance dreamt by Ragini as to who between
them will lose in their battle of winning the heart
The duo Ragini and Helen start off their dance backed by a
stencilled setting of colourful cutouts, of leaves n
lotuses, twigs n springs, buds
n blooms, pots and ponds, no different from the settings that we see while
watching on TV, those Filmi Awards Fests n Fairs that happen with such pomp and
fanfare! Both the dancers are costumed in colours - Red and White, is their a
choice when the dreamy dance here directly hints at an indirect fight? Can’t miss
noticing this: Distribution of that pleasing combo of colours - Red n White
between the duo is an inverse ratio, designed to perfect proportion!
Whatta feast to our eyes, the scintillatingly synchronised
offering by this dancing duo - a daringly dashing audio video of a colourful
cameo!!
Movie Masala:
Tired of watching Helen in cabaret attire? View this song
while you listen…pleasant change to see Helen here dressed in desi design!
One of the sisters’ trio of Travancore fame, Ragini was an
acclaimed dancer and actress. Her two
elder sisters were Padmini and Lalitha who were also dancers, actors and
performers in various languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam
etc. Ragini died of cancer in 1976 at the age of 39.
G S Kohli, music director of this sweet n melodious song,
along with his independent compositions of songs like this for a few films,
also worked as an assistant to OP Nayyar right through his career. The rhythmic
beats, guitar and other instrumental interludes however remind us of the
distinct impact of OPN.
His individual direction included songs from films Shikari
(1963), Mr. India, Namaste Ji (1965), Adventures of Robin Hood (1965), Lambe
Haath (1960), Faulad (1963), Purnima (1965), Char Dervesh (1964)
Film: Shikari (1963) Director:
Mohammed Hussain Music Director: G S
Kohli
Lyrics: Farooq Qaisar Singers: Lata, Usha
Cast: Ajit, Ragini, Helen and Madan Puri, K N Singh, Tun Tun
YouTube Link: Tum ko piya dil diya
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YouTube Link: Tum ko piya dil diya
Few other song reviews in this blog can be reached via "Bollywood Songs Review"
Oomph! What a Sweet Sixtieth it was at Dignity Foundation
this month. Celebrating this was Our Hero of Team Nostalgia Sri Sheshadri
Mokshagundam speaking about the unspoken legends of Bollywood, “Celebrating the
Uncelebrated” as he rightly themed it. Strongly supporting the theme was a
playlist of 20+ songs handpicked by him. Picked from this playlist for my song
review was “Tum ko piya dil diya…..” from the movie Shikari (1963)….which you read above.
Reminiscence began with a soulful song of prayer “Hum ko man
ki shakthi dena” from the film Guddi remembering Vasant Desai, the music
composer and Vani Jayaram, the singer. While this sixtieth episode sailed with the
singing of many an unsung hero’s ode, Sheshadri Sir stirred the session once in
a while throwing questions at the discerning audience. Pat comes back the
answers well before he completes the question! Courtesy Smt. Rekha Kini ,
Encyclopedia of Evergreen Old Bollywood and many other senior citizens like her
adding to its pages.
La, la, la what an icing it was on the cake, with the
storming of stage by Li’l Darling Aarohi, all of 5th grade (not even
a 2004!!) springing one and all a surprise, singing this mesmerising number of
Rafi and Asha “Ek Chameli ke mandve tale….” from the film Cha, Cha, Cha (1964)
What a way to the end, celebrating in advance, our Hero’s B’day...tap, tap, tap n a clap,
clap, clap, lilt n tilt to the song n need I say…Senior Citizens all set to Dance!
Hey, why you looking askance saying Nnno Chhance? Sure, please do come n take a
glance. Not sure if we can stop you dance!!!
J
While the team walked out of the programme with tons of
takeaways equaling their giveaways, there we met an old man near the gate.
“While walking past here, few minutes ago I heard someone sing a Rafi number Jaag dil-e-deewana rut jaage… and I stood
still till I heard to its end.” What a Pat that was to singer Manjunath Prasad!
Here’s to you Sheshadri Sir… a tribute via salute, Chorus
from us… “Haa Tujhe Salaam”
Nostalgia Songs List – March 17 2017
Duets by Manjunath Prasad and Rekha
Agar main puchoon jawab doge – Shikari (1963) Ajit,
Ragini
Beqarar dil tu gaaye ja – Door ka Rahi Ashok Kumar, Tanuja
Dil e nadan tujhe hua kya hai – Mirza Galib
Tum to pyar ho o sajni - Sehra
Tumko dekha toh ye khayal – Saath Saath – Farooq Sheikh,
Deepti Naval
Kitni haseen ho tum – Yeh dil kisko doon – Shashi Kapoor,
Ragini..?
Female Duets
Gore gore o banke chore – Samadhi
"Tum ko piya dil diya" – Shikari
Chup chup khade ho zaroor – Badi Bahen
Solos by Manjunath Prasad
Yeh teri saadgi yeh tera baankpan – Shabnam
Tum ko dekha toh ye khayal aaya – Saath Saath
Jaag dil e deewana rut – Oonche Log (1965)
Dil jalta hai to jalne de – Pehli Nazar (1946)
Solos by Rekha
Dard e dil dard e vafaa – Sushila
Pankh Hoti Re Ud Aati Re – Sehra
Dil ne phir yaad kiya - Dil ne phir yaad kiya
Tasveer banata hoon tasveer nahin banti – Bara Dari
Solos by
Shubha
Hum ko mann ki shakthi dena - Guddi
Aaja re pyar pukaare – Dil ne phir yaad kiya
Tere khayalon mein hum – Geet gaya patharon ne
Zindagi pyar ka geet hai – Souten
Solos by Sudha
Aye chandchup na jaana – Jawaab
Nazar se door jaanewale – Lahore
Ae ri main to prem diwani – NauBahar (1952)
Yeh kaisi ajab dastan ho gayi hai – Rustom Sohrab
Dil e nadan tujhe hua kya hai -
Solos by Kumuda
Panchi Bawara Chand se Preet Lagaye – Bhaktha Sur Das
Prabhu ji tum raakho laaj hamari – Hospital (1943)
Solo by Li’l
Aarohi
Ek Chameli ke mandve tale – Cha Cha Cha
Mora Gora Ang Laile
This song tells
a tale of a young man Sampooran Singh Kalra pen named Gulzar who shot his name to
fame,
from obscurity to celebrity via serendipity.
On landing
in Mumbai, Gulzar went through tough times to survive. He worked as a car
mechanic at Worli in Mumbai. However since his heart remained in writing
destiny enabled him to return to his calling. What a joy it must have been for
Gulzar when he got a call from Bimal Roy, right? Wrong! Guess why… adamant
about his aversion to Bollywood, answer from Gulzar when asked by Bimal Roy to
pen a song for his film Bandini was an assertive “Nnnno I don’t want to be a
lyricist!” Yet, once Gulzar relented, there was no looking back.
A happy
smiley charm of a song from a rare woman centric melancholic film that tells a tragic
tale from
What a
wonder, this creation, Gulzar drawing his lines for lyrics from culture and
mythology that is so very Indian, magical melody mused out by Lata Mangeshkar
as directed by S D Burman perfectly matching with the pristine beauty of Nutan.
Lyricist
Shailendra during the filming of Bandini got into an argument with S D Burman
and decided not to work anymore in the film. He instead suggested that Gulzar
pen the remaining song (and not songs)….for there was just one song left. Thus
came into Bollywood fora, the magic of Gulzar called Mora Gora….
Movie Masala
Bandini -
Landmark movie of 1960s
Last feature
film with Bimal Roy as Director
Swept six
awards in that year’s Fimfare Awards that included Best Film, Best Director and
Best Actress
Bimal Roy
was about to scrap the film when he came to know that Nutan was in the family
way. Roy, a professional that he was, however managed to complete the film well
before Nutan’s D Day!
While Mora
Gora….was Gulzar’s first hit song, his debut in Bollywood was marked by Ganga
aaye kahan se, Ganga jaye kahan re (Kabuliwalah)
Gora Mora Ang
Laile is 1/7 songs from
Film:
Bandini (1963)
Lyricist:
Gulzar
Music
Composer: S D Burman
Singer: Lata
Mangeshkar
Director:
Bimal Roy
Picturised
on: Nutan
Few other songs reviewed in this blog:
Tum ko piya dil diya Sambhal Ye Dil
Mang ke saath tumhaara
Tu Pyar Ka Saagar Hai
Churaliya Hum Tum Ne Jo Dil Ko
Aao Huzoor Tum Ko
Aayega Aane Waala
Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh
Few other songs reviewed in this blog:
Tum ko piya dil diya Sambhal Ye Dil
Mang ke saath tumhaara
Tu Pyar Ka Saagar Hai
Churaliya Hum Tum Ne Jo Dil Ko
Aao Huzoor Tum Ko
Aayega Aane Waala
Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh
NOSTALGIA –
61st Episode
That was a
real “Blast from the Past”! True to the theme, Team Nostalgia in this month’s
episode at Dignity Foundation - 61st to be precise (yeh…Nostalgia
Episode Count too has now joined “Senior Citizens Cadre” J ) trekked the audience down to Musical
Melodies of Bollywood Lanes as old as 1950s. Nostalgia began the program by swiftly
elevating the mood of the gathering, driving them deep down to a 1950 Prayer
number from the movie Nirala “Mehfil mein jal uthi shama” rendered soulfully by Smt.
Sudha followed by many more scores from Sheshadri Sir’s playlist. Picked from
this playlist for my Song Review was “Mora
Gora Ang Laile….” from Shesh Sir’s fave film “Bandini” picturized on Nutan
melodiously sung by Smt. Rekha during the program. Song Review can be read at
…. . Btw bhai aur behen, last time did you miss viewing my sketch of Helen? Ophh
ho….this time then, don’t miss viewing my sketch of Nutan!
Songs that followed reminded us to reminisce the magic makers
of Bollywood Yester Era be it The Gift of Bengal to Hindi Cinema - Bimal Roy’s
“Mora Gora…..” or “Chod de Saari Duniya” from the black n
white masterpiece Saraswathichandra – an out n out Gujarathi novel based movie.
Smt. Kumuda from the audience with her beautiful rendering of a rare gem “Dekhta chala gaya main zindgi ki raah main” from the thriller cum comic film “Gateway of India” truly
gushed out the floodgates of DF senior citizens’ fond memories to as early as
1950s. The pristine voice of Lata in the song “Guzra Hua Zamana” sung by Smt. Sudha with her voice so sublime tempted
even a tiny boy (clad in red - can be viewed in pics) to lip sync. Oh buoy, imagine
a boy not even a 2006 humming a song of 1956! Ain’t it reason enough to tap a
pat for Team Nostalgia!?
Nostalgia Songs List – April 19 2017
Solos by Smt. Sudha:
Mehfil mein jal uthi shama – Nirala
(1950)
Man Mohana Bhade Jhuthe – Seema(1955)
Guzra Hua Zamana – Shirin Farhad
(1956)
Yeh tanhaai hai re hai phir na –
Tere Ghar Ke Saamne (1963)
Nigahen Milane Ko Jee Chahta hai –
Dil Hi To Hai (1963)
Chhod De Saari Duniya Kisi Ke Liye –
Saraswatichandra (1968)
Solos by Smt. Rekha
Main aaj pawan mein paau Ek mithi si
chubhan – Reshma aur Shera (1971)
Tere bina jiya jayena – Ghar (1978)
Mora gora ang laile – Bandini (1963)
Ae Ri Pawan Dhundhe Kise Tera Mann –
Bemisal (1982)
Female Duets
Kahe tarsaye jiyara – Chitralekha
(1964)
Janu janu re chupke kaun aaya –
Insan Jaag Utha (1959)
Solos by Smt. Kumuda
Shukirya Ae Pyar Tera – Aaram (1951)
Dekhta chala gaya main zindgi ki
raah main – Gateway of India (1957)
Pyar par bas tho nahin hain – Sone
ki chidiya (1958)
Duets by Sheshadri Sir and Smt. Rekha
Aa Neele Gagan Tale Pyar – Badshah (1954)
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Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh
Music Director: Shankar Jaikishan Singer: Lata Mangeshkar Lyricist:
Shailendra
Director: Kishore Sahu Actors: Raaj Kumar, Meena
Kumari, Nadira
Here is a tale of an exceptional song that sings about an
unheard of and unseen strange tale, which neither he (Raaj Kumar) nor she (Meena
Kumari) could tell, for neither knew where it began and where it ended!
The scene is a wedding reception held by Malhotra hospital
staff, Shimla for Dr. Sushil Verma (Raaj Kumar) on his wedding to Kusum
(Nadira) daughter of his benefactor and his father’s friend who paid for his education.
Meena Kumari as Karuna, a nurse at his
clinic, when asked to sing a song, rises up to the occasion and sings her heart
out.
Karuna, though devastated by Sushil’s marriage to Kusum,
maintains her stately dignity and resolve to distance herself from Sushil, a
trait of hers which gets tested often. This song is one such occasion where she
outperforms in the test! Sitting on a boat (yeah, it’s a boating party!), clad
in a striking white sari that is perfectly in sync with her persona –
simplicity, purity, peace n ha, nurse!
- sparkling amidst the night black
setting (thanks to brilliant B&W photography by Joseph Wirsching) is Meena
Kumari whose tear-edged eyes glisten despite the gloom within, that’s so brilliantly
hidden, the passionate adorable glances between her and beau notwithstanding!
An awesome track with blissful melody that signifies the
storm within paralleled by a brilliant portrayal of calm demeanour on the exterior.
Shankar Jaikishan won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award
for this film.
Edwina (as Nurse Rosie in this film) got married to Keith
the same year this film was released. She had a few dialogue deliveries and
song appearances in this film.
Also read song review of
Aao Huzoor Tum ko
Aayega Aanewala
Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina
Churaliya Hum Tum Ne Jo Dil Ko
Tu Pyar Ka Saagar Hai
Mang Ke Saath Tumhaara
Sambhal ye dil
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Aao Huzoor Tum ko
Aayega Aanewala
Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina
Churaliya Hum Tum Ne Jo Dil Ko
Tu Pyar Ka Saagar Hai
Mang Ke Saath Tumhaara
Sambhal ye dil
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Woh Jab Yaad Aaye
Can you name a film that isn’t just black and white but also
of colour?
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| My Sketch of Lata Mangeshkar |
Parasmani – a fantasy musical drama film of the 60s shot
partly in black n white and rest in Eastman colour. It can be rated several notches
higher, more for its music and dance (4 dance directors involved) than for its
stars or the story, thanks to some outstanding music by Lakshmikant Pyarelal in
their debut film. This film marked the beginning of their leap into film
industry, with all songs swirling into super hits. The most beautiful duet song
“Woh Jab Yaad Aaye” was sung by Rafi and Lata.
While you resume reading, you may also listen to the song here
While you resume reading, you may also listen to the song here
The film also announced the onset of Rafi-Lata duets. Those
were the years when Rafi and Lata reigned. The voice of Rafi putting punch into
the rendition and an equally gifted voice of Lata, transporting us to a world
of our own. Melody and passion lingering on, leaving those historic visuals far
behind.
Paras (played by Mahipal) gets lost in the sea when his ship
strikes a storm, only to be found by a poor villager. He grows up to be a
singer of fame. This leads him to an Emperor’s palace where he falls in love
with the Emperor’s daughter, Rajkumari (played by Geetanjali). Can he marry
her?
Not till he finds a rare gem “Parasmani” (Philosopher’s
Stone that converts iron into gold) which will save the Emperor’s life. For,
this jewel will lift the curse the emperor is now under, that he will die the
day his daughter weds”.
The song is sung enroute Paras’s mission inside the cave. Mahipal and Geetanjali recall in isolation their memories of love amidst
their lives of sorrow. Lilting music one can enjoy listening, thanks to lyrics
of love flowing – memories rushing, tears flowing, heart burning, lighted lamp
of love disappearing. We, the listeners are sure to get lost in a world filled
with love and light and of memories, dull and bright.
1/6 songs from
Film: Parasmani (1963) Director:
Bhabubhai Mistry Music Directors:
Laxmikant Payrelal
Lyrics: Asad Bhopali, Farooq Kaiser, Indeevar Singers: Lata, Rafi, Mukesh, Kamal Bharot
Actors: Mahipal, Geetanjali
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