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Posted by: usrafian Mar 22 2005, 11:33 AM

Madan Mohan was born & bout-up in Bagdad. After graduation he join British Royal Air-force as Pilot in the category of Non Commissioned Officer. During 2nd World War he was posted at Burma-Front. He was the only son of shri Roy Bahadur Chunnilal Kohli - founder & owner of FILMISTAN STUDIO at Goregoan(West),Mumbai. (It is still there). He asked Madan to leave Air Force & settle at Mumbai. After leaving Air Force , Madanji joined All India Radio as announcer at Lucknow. There he came in contact with Begum Akhtar along many others music mastereo.

Being the owner of studio Roy Bahadur sahab was having very good contacts & influence in film industries so he called Madan back to Bombay & asked him to act as Hero in Film. Madanji was very handsome. But Madanji denied this offer, instead of this he showed his interest for composing the music & insisted for that. Being the only son, Roy Sahab agreed.

In the film industry gossip was flashed.
.’Bigda shazada hai, music compose karke baap ka paisa barbaad karega’.
Because he has never learned ABC of Music from any where.

Madan Mohan’s first film, as music director was released in 1950, film was not hit but the songs were super-duper hit. The film was – Aankhen’. People still remember the song …

Mori Attaria Pe Kaaga Bole
Mora Jiyaraa Dole
Koi Aa Rahaa Hai.

After this Madan never looked back.

I still wonder, without learning music how he become one among the GREAT composers. ???????

AFSAANE AISE HEE BANTE HAIN !!!!.

Place-Prithvi Theater
Period-1948-49
Workmen were preparing a set for a scene , one worker was cutting a wood piece with his saw & also singing a song in folk tune , the wording was
Amuva Ka Ped Hai
Vahin Pe Munder Hai
Aaja More Balmaa
Ab Kahe Ki Der Hai.

Shanker-Jaykishan were standing nearby , they heard & liked the tune. During Lunch Time SJ came out of Prithvi Theater & went nearby shop of ‘chanawala’ to have ‘channa-sing(groundnut)’ .
While eating jaykishan was singing the same tune – da da da d d d, La La La L L L….
& then he told Shankar ‘Kuch ache se Word mil jayen to acchee tune banegi’
Beside them. one handkerchief seller was selling different type of ‘Rumaals’ which were kept in a inversed open umbrella. After hearing Jaikishan he told ‘ Sahab is ke liye ye word bahut acche baitenge….

Jiyaa Beqraar Hai
Chaayee Bahar Hai
Aa Ja More Balma
Tera Intezaar Hai.

Oh! yes yes,. Kya Naam hai Tera ?
Hasrat.
Bhai Hasrat apni dukaan band kar aur chal hamaare saath.

During Lunch .two person, SJ came out from the theater.
After Lunch three person, SJ&Hasrat came inside the theater.

My Friends…
AFSAANE AISE HEE BANTE HAIN !!!!.

I am very much sure that the day will come when
HF Ke Aafsane Log Byaan Karenge.

I am very much proud of being a member of HF.

Jai Hind

Date:- 22nd March 2005.

Posted by: johnnykideewani Apr 21 2005, 07:20 AM

That was an amazing read. Bahut shukriya. Kaisa afsaana hai. Thank you so much.
I do have one question. I have always known that Madan Mohan composed music for Laila Majnu. But a few weeks ago, when I found the LP cover pic for the film, I saw that it says music composed by Madan Mohan & Jaidev. Being naive, I don't know much about it. Can you tell me if this is the case? Did those 2 often work together?

Posted by: hits Apr 21 2005, 07:38 AM

That was an amazing read. Bahut shukriya. Kaisa afsaana hai. Thank you so much.
I do have one question. I have always known that Madan Mohan composed music for Laila Majnu. But a few weeks ago, when I found the LP cover pic for the film, I saw that it says music composed by Madan Mohan & Jaidev.  Being naive, I don't know much about it. Can you tell me if this is the case? Did those 2 often work together?

Posted by: johnnykideewani Apr 21 2005, 07:48 AM

Jaidev finished the compositions since Madan Mohan passed away before the movie was released.

Posted by: hits Apr 21 2005, 07:58 AM

QUOTE(hits @ Apr 20 2005, 07:08 PM)

Jaidev finished the compositions since Madan Mohan passed away before the movie was released.

Thank you hits bhai. I did not know that at all. That's sad. That's got to be my favorite album of theirs. Thanks also for all the correct tagging information.

Posted by: aek May 27 2005, 10:24 PM

Even Haste Zakhm back in 1982.. and then recently Veer-Zaara.

Madan Mohan's magic never fades and never will !

QUOTE(johnnykideewani @ Apr 20 2005, 08:18 PM)

QUOTE(hits @ Apr 20 2005, 07:08 PM)

Jaidev finished the compositions since Madan Mohan passed away before the movie was released.

Thank you hits bhai. I did not know that at all. That's sad. That's got to be my favorite album of theirs. Thanks also for all the correct tagging information.

You are welcome. In fact, not one, but two of his biggest hits (commercially speaking, of course) were released after his death - Laila Majnu and Mausam.

Posted by: myawan Aug 27 2005, 11:08 AM

interesting facts

Posted by: gin_ger_ale Nov 29 2005, 03:21 PM

That made some interesting read! I am a novice here. I recently heard a song for the first time. It was composed by Madan Mohanji and sung by Lata mangeshkar. The song is 'Ja Re Badra Bairi Ja'. I am totally hooked to this song:) Amazing composition and amazing singer!

Posted by: skg Nov 29 2005, 06:49 PM

QUOTE(aek @ May 27 2005, 04:54 PM)

Posted by: usrafian Nov 30 2005, 12:52 PM

Dosto,

Madan Sahab was credited for singing 2 songs -

1-Naina Barse Rim-Zhim Rim-Zhim, Piyaa Tore Awan Ki Aas
2-Mai Reee, Main Ka Se Kahoon Peer Apne Jiya Ki, Mai Riiiiiii.

earlier I have u/l both the songs in different threads.

BUT

there is one more song he had sung , making total of 3 songs in his credit.

Currently searcing my database for 3rd one.

Posted by: AzgarKhan Nov 30 2005, 06:28 PM

Courtesy: Yashrajfilms.

Posted by: AzgarKhan Nov 30 2005, 06:33 PM

Naina Barse Rimjhim Rimjhim - in Madan Mohan's Own Voice

Couresy: HF
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Posted by: mmuk2004 Dec 9 2005, 03:56 AM

Thanks Azgar,

Gem of an upload.

Posted by: ketadxb Jan 7 2006, 12:15 AM

Usrafianji,
Absolutely great Aap ke jaise Afsane to mai so bar su n na chah ta hu, shukriya

Regards
Keshav

QUOTE(usrafian @ Mar 22 2005, 10:03 AM)

Posted by: usrafian Jan 10 2006, 10:19 AM

QUOTE(ketadxb @ Jan 7 2006, 12:15 AM)

Posted by: divz Jan 29 2006, 08:31 PM

wonderful afsaane.... thanku usrafian ji for sharing this info..

Posted by: usrafian Jun 21 2006, 12:51 PM

QUOTE(usrafian @ Nov 30 2005, 12:52 PM)

Dosto,

Madan Sahab was credited for singing 2 songs -

1-Naina Barse Rim-Zhim Rim-Zhim, Piyaa Tore Awan Ki Aas
2-Mai Reee, Main Ka Se Kahoon Peer Apne Jiya Ki, Mai Riiiiiii.

earlier I have u/l both the songs in different threads.

BUT

there is one more song he had sung , making total of 3 songs in his credit.

Currently searcing my database for 3rd one.