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(Rajinder Krishan) Aasha (1957)

Part of the following write up apeared before. I am re-uploading these songs on request...

M.V. Raman who introduced Vyjayanti Mala in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, edited, produced, and directed this film, “Aasha” that starred Mala with Kishoreda. Raman directed eight Hindi films. Kishoreda was in seven of them. These films include “Bahar (1951)”,”Ladki (1953)”,”Pehli Jhalak (1955)”, “Bhai-Bhai (1956)”, “Aasha (1957)”, “Chandan (1958)”, and “Payal ki Jhankar (1968)”. Incidentally, Asha Parekh made a brief appearance (limited to two scenes) in “Aasha” and was credited simply as Asha. This was before her stardom in the 1959 hit film “Dil Deke Dekho”. Asha is also in another of Raman productions, “Jwala”, which starred Madhubala. That film even though started in the late 50’s, did not see completion until 1971. This was mainly due to Madhubala’s prolonged illness that led to her untimely death. Madhubala’s sister, Chanchal, posed as her double to finish the film.

“Aasha”, which was shot partly in color, became a hit mainly because of the songs in it, especially the song “Eena Meena Deeka”, that is popular even today. This was one of the first Rock N Roll songs to hit an Indian screen and it became an overnight rage. It has three versions in the film, two by Asha Bhosle and one by Kishoreda.

The origins of the song “Eena Meena Deeka” make a fascinating reading. Apparently the beginning of the song was inspired by some kids who were playing outside Ramchandra’s home. They were playing a game chanting “Eenie Meenie Minie Moe”. Collaborating with his assistant John Gomes, Ramchandra came up with the word “Eena Meena Deeka, Daai Dame Nika”. Gomes was a Goan. Goan musicians in the Hindi film industry were famous for creating rhythmic sounds for songs. Gomes spoke Konknani and came up with the next set of words, “Maaka Naaka Naaka” (meaning “I don’t want”). Thus the beginnings of a hit song started.

Here is another interesting note. In his 1980 film “Karz” its director Subhash Ghai used a similar ploy that was employed in this film to nab the culprit by enacting a play in the end depicting true incidents.

I am uploading all versions of this fun song and the rest plus a few instrumentals in three back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post…

Concluding Songs from "Aasha (1957)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this fine album...

Few Instrumentals of the Song "Eena Meena" from "Aasha (1957)"...

Here are a few instrumentals of the song "Eena Meena Deeka" from the film...

(Shailendra) Parivar (1956)

I am re-uploading the following songs from this film on request...

(Anand Bakshi) Mere Humsafar (1970)

This movie started nicely in a small village in a beautiful mountainous setting. But when the leading pair moved to Mumbai it descends to a traditional and run-of-the-mill and forgettable yarn. The saving grace of the film was its fine music by Kalyanji & Anandji. Bakshi Saab came up with fine lyrics. My favorite of the album is the duet by Lataji and Mukeshji. Great song, beautifully done.

Here is this song and the rest…

(Hasrat) Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)

This hit musical comedy was directed by Dev’s younger brother Vijay Anand (Goldie). Goldie also wrote its story and screenplay. He also had a cameo in the film. This probably was one of his underrated films.

This movie starred for the last time together the handsome pair of Nutan and Dev. Dev was dashing and with his debonair looks simply steals your heart.

But the real deal of this movie is its ever so youthful and exuberant music composed by Burmanda. Every song became a huge hit and they have not lost their appeal or luster even after nearly 54 years. RD was his assistant.

My favorite song of the album is “Dil Ka Bhanwra”. Rafi Saab was at his romantic best matching the ease of Dev’s charm for this song. It was beautifully picturized while climbing down from the top of Qutub Minar.

Incidentally, part of the music from the song "Ye Tanhaai" appears in Burmanda's hit musical film "Ziddi (1964)” in the song "Raat Ka Sama". Also, the song “Dil Ka Bhanwra” has shades of Burmanda’s earlier hit “Deewaana Mastaana” from 1960 “Bombai ka Babu”.

This was the first of the two films Jaipuri Saab worked with Burmanda. His second film was “Ziddi”. It is a pity that they were not able to work together in more films.

I am uploading songs from this film, a few specials, and a few instrumentals in three back-to-back posts. Here is the first set of songs...

Concluding Songs from "Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful musical and a few version songs...

A Few Instrumentals of Songs From "Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)"...

Here are a few instrumentals of the songs from this film...

(Majrooh) Chalti ka Naam Gaadi (1958)

I am re-uploading these songs on request...

I do not understand how the tax related economics work but apparently Kishoreda to avoid huge amounts he owed in income taxes made a couple of movies, one in Bengali and the other in Hindi, hoping that they will flop. The Bengali version, “Lookochuri”, starring Kishoreda opposite Mala Sinha with Hemantda’s music made in 1958, instead clicked in a big way and became a hit. He also made in the same year, 1958, the Hindi film, “Chalti ka Naam Gaadi”. As luck would have it, the Hindi film also was a huge hit.

A disgusted Kishoreda ceded all his rights to the movie, “Gaadi”, by gifting them to his secretary friend, Anoop Sharma. Kishoreda and his problem with income tax officers persisted till his death.

Aloke Dasgupta was the cameraman of the “Gaadi”. He was only 23 years old when he was put in charge by Kishoreda to photograph the movie. Dasgupta also played another important role. As Kishoreda’s romance with Madhubala started progressing, he became the couple’s confidante.

Kishoreda originally signed Kamal Mazumdar to direct both “Lookochuri” and “Gaadi”. But Mazumdar became nervous on the first day of the shoot of the “Gaadi” movie. Directing three brothers he felt was a daunting task and decided not to proceed. Satyen Bose was a friend of Kishoreda who directed him and Ashok in their previous movie together, “Bandi (1957)”. At Kishore’s request, Bose came in to direct the first scene even before knowing what he was getting into.

Satyen Bose was not happy with the choice of the cameraman because of Aloke’s lack of experience. The picturization of “Ek Ladki” was a test case for Aloke. After the shooting of the song was completed, Bose was happy with the results, and Aloke stayed as the cameraman.

When the movie was released it became a huge hit. Its songs became a rage. The duet, “Haal Kaisa Hai”, went on to adorn Binaca Geetmala’s weekly top of the charts for more than a year. My own favorite is Kishoreda’s solo “Ek Ladki”. Apparently the song was inspired by Tennessee Ernie’s English song from his album “16 Tons”. Both Jaidev and RD were assistants to SD.

I am uploading songs from this album in three back-to-back posts. The first post contains all of the songs from the film. The second post contains some specials. The third post contains some of the instrumentals of some of the popular songs from the film. These start beginning in the next post…

A Few Specials of the Songs from "Chalti ka Naam Gaadi (1958)"...

Here are the title music and a few specials of the songs from the film...

Few Instrumentals of "Chalti ka Naam Gaadi (1958)"...

Here are a few instrumentals of the songs from this fine popular musical film...

Thanks Swarapriya for this lovely album

Ketaki

Thanks Ketaki. Cheers.