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

[balajigade]

I consider myself very lucky to have a chat with Talat sa'ab face to face. I still remember the incident way back in 1975 when I was doing my PG at IIT Kharagpur, a Talat night was being organized at Kalamandir, Calcutta. Talat Sa'ab was staying at the Grand Hotel, Esplanade. I, along with one of my classmates, also an ardent Talat fan (unfortunately the third, incidentally an HF member now, couldn't make it) sneaked into his room at the Hotel coaxing to be organizers of Kalamandir. Already vexed up with his fans, initially he was annoyed and didn't allow us but later on when he came to know that we were PGs he calmed down and gave us only two minutes. Soon he looked impressed when we were talking about our likings. He was narrating how he went from Cal to Bombay, his experience as an actor, how he used to respect Anil Biswas, vaghaira vaghaira. When we asked whether he would sing our farmaish from 'Doraha', 'Gavaiya' and 'Mera Salaam' he said "are bhai yeh gaane to sirf aap jaison ke liye hain, aam log to wohi sunna chahte hain jo unhen mualoom ho". He still promised that he would try to sing mohabbat tark ki... from 'Doraha' and we helped him the lyrics which he had forgotten. He rehearsed in front of us also. After nearly 30 minutes we thought that it was too much of a liberty of him and took leave. In the evening after the program during the autograph session he called us separately and asked how was the program. He apologized for not presenting the farmaishi song from 'Doraha' for want of time.

To commemorate this incident here is the song from 'Doraha' written by Sahir, his first one for films. To me it is the best compositions in the pathos, ever written, composed and sung.


--Balaji