Rarer Talat Melodies..., Filmi..aur gair filmi Options

[shriram]

Talatsaab epitomises the music of the early 1950s. His soft voice reflected aptly the softness of his nature. I have had the privilege of meeting him and talking with him very often in those days. He was truly a gentleman, a very cultured, unassuming, handsome man. During the 50s when he was at his peak, he was truly a ladies man. He used to be very stylishly dressed and even top stars would be outshone by him. But above all that, it was the way he spoke that warmed him to all. He never talked ill of others, and even later when his assignments dried up, he retained his captivating smile.

In memory of that wonderful man, I present a few songs from my collection of Talat melodies. These are mostly recorded from records or tape or received as CDs from friends. So pl pardon for any bad sound quality.

1. Song : yaad jab aaye terii, apanii guzarii zindaii
Film : Mohar (1959)
Composer : Madan Mohan
Lyrics : Rajinder Kishen
Bit : 128
Duration : 3:04



And two of the finest duets of Talat saab, both from the film "Apni Izzat". It showcases Hansraj Behl's class as a composer. Talat is as soft as a feather in both melodies and is clearly at his artistic peak.

Songs :
1. dil meraa teraa diivaanaa, Duration : 3:11
2. pyaar kii rut dora.ngii, Duration : 3:13

Singers : Talat & Madhubala Jhaveri
Film : Apni Izzat (1952)
Composer : Hansraj Behl
Lyrics : Asad Bhopali
Bit : 128



Hope you enjoy these songs.

More will follow..

Regards,
Shriram

[parag_sankla]

Shriram ji, I really wish I was too born at around 1930-1935 so that I too could have enjoyed the golden period of HFM.

Thanks so much for sharing your special moments with the great Talat sab.

And another bunch of thanks for sharing a Geeta-Talat duet with HF.
This is one of my personal favorites too, apart from "Arman bhare dil ki lagan"

Best Regards
Parag

[SKG]

Shriram ji, I really wish I was too born at around 1930-1935 so that I too could have enjoyed the golden period of HFM.

Hi Parag,

Even if I was born in the 70s, I still can and do enjoy the music made 20-25 years before I was born. Don't despair for we still get the CDs / cassettes of the music made in the 50s, which IMHO was the Golden Age of Indian film music. Also we have such a great e-meeting place and wonderful people on our very own HamaraForums....

Shriramji, I second Parag's request for anecdotes of your meetings with Talat sahab please.

[shriram]

I will definitely try to share my memories with you, dear Sirs. I am very amazed at seeing so many youngsters still being so passionate about music created before perhaps their parents were born. So many boys in their early 20s keep dropping in to my place talking about Anil Biswas and Khemchand Prakash. It is very happy as well as amazing. The internet has also played a role in this I think.

Today, I present the very first song Talat recorded - "sab din ek samaan nahii thaa", a non film recording under Kamaldas Gupta. Not a great song but a landmark song for the artiste.

Regards,
Shriram

[SKG]

Today, I present the very first song Talat recorded - "sab din ek samaan nahii thaa", a non film recording under Kamaldas Gupta. Not a great song but a landmark song for the artiste.

Yes, although the 1941 Kamal Dasgupta composition "Sab Din Ek Samaan Nahi Tha" was Talat Mahmood's first recorded Hindi song, his talent was recognised and accepted by masses with the 1944 run-away hit "Tasveer Teri Dil Mera Behla Na Sakegi" again by Kamal Dasgupta. I think it is in no way lesser than any of Talat's film songs composed by the likes of Madan Mohan, Shankar-Jaikishan or Anil Biswas...

It is a pity that the immensely talented Shankar-Jaikishan employed the services of Talat Mahmood for only about 17 songs (if I am not mistaken), all of which were smash hits. I think now-a-days not many people know the beautiful Talat-Lata duet from Parbat "Hothon Pe Tarane Aa Gaye Ji", but that is because of unavailability of CDs / cassettes of Parbat and also Vividh Bharti may have never played any songs from Parbat.

I am tempted to upload that duet here...

Song: Hothon Pe Tarane Aa Gaye Ji
Film: Parbat
Yesr of Release: 1952
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri
Music: Shankar-Jaikishan
Singers: Talat Mahmood & Lata Mangeshkar