"sargam" Lata-rafi And Laxmi-pyare, The Very Best Songs of Lata-Rafi & LP Options

[ajay]

Lata Mangaeshkar & Mohammad Rafi have sung about 400 numbers of the duets toghether inbetween 1947 to 1979. Lata-Rafi has sung the highest numbers of the duets (almost 77 numbers of duets) only for Laxmikant-Pyarelal, yet another Record for LAXMI-PYARE.

You will find some different variety which includes, Gazals, Western Style and Cabaret, Indian Classicals, Indian Folk with sweet melody and the quality music, in all the songs listed below. It is difficult to select a very few songs of Lata-Rafi & LP combination. I have tried to select some the best songs of Lata-Rafi and LP combination according to my choice.

With this I also want to plead "HAMARA FORUMS" to forward this songs list to Cassets/CDs manufacturing company in particular HMV and SAREGAMA to release these combination for the Hindi Film Music lovers .

Woh Jab Yaad Aaye Bahot Yaad Aaye " Parasmani" (1963)
The very fist duet of Lata-Rafi with LP. The song is based on Indian Classical Raag. It has a melody of 60s. The song is penned by Farookh Quaiser and is picturised on Mahipal and Anita Guha.

Bagh Main Phool Kisane Khilaye Hai " Night In London" (1967)
Typical LP style Dholak but very sweet song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. The song picturised on Bishwajeet and Mala Sinha.

Woh Hai Zara " Shagird" (1967)
Foot Stepping western style song is Immortal Duet of Lata-Rafi. Personal favorite of Lata. The song is penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. The song is very well picturised on Joy Mukharjee and Saira Banu.

Ye Dil Tum Bin Kahin Lagata Nahin "Izazat" (1968)
Based on Indian Clasical Raag 'pahadi' is yet another sweet melody. The song is written by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Picturization is done on Dharmendra and Tanuja.

Badara Chhaye Ke "Aaya Sawan Zum Ke" (1968)
Typical indian folk dance song. Sweet melody, excellent use of 'theka' of 'dholak'. The song is written by Anand Baxi. This rainy song is picturised on Dharmendra and Asha Parekh. One more duet of this film Sathiya Nahin Jana is also good. Ek

Tera Saath Humko Do Jahan Se Pyara Hai "Wapas" (1968)
This ear pleasing sweet song is also based on Indian Classical Raag. Excellent use of Tabala. Delicately sung by both Lata-Rafi. The song is written by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This is a non star cast film the star cast are unknown.

Resham Ki Dori "Sajan" (1968)
This Punjabi Folk song has a class of it's own. Penned by Anand Baxi. The song is picturised on Manoj Kumar and Asha Parekh.

Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara "Do Raste"(1969)
This super hit song which has class and mass appeal. You can here the glimpses of Shiv Kumar Sharma's santoor in between the song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz.

Rim Zim Ke Geet Sawan Gaye "Anjana" (1969)
Based on Indian Classical Raag, has sweet melody. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Babaita.

Teri Haseen Nigahon Ka"Devi (1970) Marveleously sung by Lata and Rafi. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-Nutan.

Chala Bhi Aa Aaja Rasiya "Man Ki Aankhe" (1971)
If I am to choose the best of Lata-Rafi & LP I would vote for this song. The song has earpleasing melody. Penned by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Filmed on Dharmendra and Waheeda Rehman.

Zil Mil Sitaron Ka"Jeevan Mrityu" (1971)
Immortal song. One of favorite of all music lovers. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Raakhi .

Aa Mere Humjoli Aa "Jine Ki Raah" (1970)
Yet another folk song for mass and class. Excellent use of Santoor (Played by Shiv Kumar Sharma), Dholak. The song is penned by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Jitendra and Tanuja.

Patta Patta Buta Buta Hal Hamara Jane "Ek Nazar" (1970)
Typical Gazal song. But very well composed. Penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This song is picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri.

Ye Zulph Kaisi Hai "Piya Ka Ghar" (1971) Melodious song. Anand Baxi. Anil Dhavan-Jaya Bhaduri.

Kuchh Kehata Hai Ye Sawan "Mera Gaon Mera Desh" (1971)
Yet another Punjabi Folk song. Excellent melody. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Asha Parekh.

Tik Tik Mera Dil Dole "Humjolo" (1972) This Cabaret Song has melody as well as western style composition. Anand Baxi. Jitendra-Mumtaz. Yet another song of this film is equally good Hi Re Hi Nind Nahin Aaye Jeetendra-Leena Chandawarkar.

Dil Main Kya Hai "Jigari Dost" (1971) Breezing melody. Anand Baxi. Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Phool Hai Baharon Ka is yet another fast track song. Jeetendra-Komal.

Das Gayi Das Gayi "Himmat" (1971) Fast Track song of Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Anand Baxi.

Itana To Yaad Hai Muze "Mehaboob Ki Mehandi" (1974)
The sweetest Melody. The dolak played on this song has a class. Anand Baxi. rajesh Khanna- Leena Chandawarkar.

Koyal Kyon Gaye" Aap Aaye Bahar Aayiee" (1974)
Fast Track duet. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Sadhana.

Tere Sang Jeena"Naach Uthe Sansar" (1974) Extremely high pitch, but nicely sung and composed on folk tune. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-un known actress.

Aaja Teri Yaad Aayi "Charas" (1976)
Sung on very high pitch is yet another melody song. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra Hema Malini

Dafaliwale Dafali Baja"Sargam" (1979) This film has totally 3 duets of Lata-Rafi. Koyal Boli and Parabat Ke Us Paar All are good.

Aadmi Musafir Hai "Arpan" (1979)
Penned by Anand Baxi.

Aasha O Ke Sawan Main "Asha" (1980)
Jeetendra Reena Roy. Anand Baxi.

Attharah Baras Ki Tu Hone Ko Aayee "Suhag" (1980)
Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha. Anand Baxi.

Ladaki Pasand Ki "Ram Balaram" (1980)
Amitabh Bachchan Seenat Aman. Anand Baxi.

As I told earlier it is not possible to list all the songs. These all are my choice of songs. But certainly if HMV SAREGAMA release the cassets and CDs of this songs. It will have good market value. As these songs were extremely popular when they released first time.

[princeali]

Excellent list Ajay bhai, L-P made fantastic use of Rafi-Lata. Almost all their duets for the great pair are amazing.

Chala Bhi Aa Aaja Rasiya "Man Ki Aankhe" (1971)
If I am to choose the best of Lata-Rafi & LP I would vote for this song. The song has earpleasing melody. Penned by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Filmed on Dharmendra and Waheeda Rehman.

Beautifully sung by both and Rafi saab's entrance is just mind-blowing. One of my favourites as well.

[parekhashok]

Very interesting write up Ajayji. I would only draw attention to correct the factual errors as under:

(1) Naach Utha Sansar had lear pair of Shashi Kapoor & Hema Malini and if I am correct, Tere Sang Jina song has been picturised on them.

(2) Aadmi Musafir Hai song is from the film Apnapan and not Arpan.

Regards
Ashok Parekh

[Dharmaan Khan]

wonderful, ajay

nice to have another LP fan, welcome

[pallavi65]

Lata Mangaeshkar & Mohammad Rafi have sung about 400 numbers of the duets toghether inbetween 1947 to 1979. Lata-Rafi has sung the highest numbers of the duets (almost 77 numbers of duets) only for Laxmikant-Pyarelal, yet another Record for LAXMI-PYARE.

You will find some different variety  which includes, Gazals, Western Style and Cabaret, Indian Classicals, Indian Folk with sweet melody and the quality music, in all the songs listed below. It is difficult to select a very few songs of Lata-Rafi & LP combination. I have tried to select some the best songs of Lata-Rafi and LP combination according to my choice.

With this I also want to plead "HAMARA FORUMS"  to forward this songs list to Cassets/CDs manufacturing company in particular HMV and SAREGAMA to release these combination for the Hindi Film Music lovers .

Woh Jab Yaad Aaye Bahot Yaad Aaye " Parasmani" (1963)
The very fist duet of Lata-Rafi with LP. The song is based on Indian Classical Raag. It has a melody of 60s. The song is penned by Farookh Quaiser and is  picturised on Mahipal and Anita Guha.

Bagh Main Phool Kisane Khilaye Hai " Night In London" (1967)
Typical LP style Dholak but very sweet song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. The song picturised on Bishwajeet and Mala Sinha.

Woh Hai Zara " Shagird" (1967)
Foot Stepping western style song is Immortal Duet of Lata-Rafi. Personal favorite of Lata. The song is penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. The song is very well picturised on Joy Mukharjee and Saira Banu.

Ye Dil Tum Bin Kahin Lagata Nahin "Izazat" (1968)
Based on Indian Clasical Raag 'pahadi' is yet another sweet melody. The song is written by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Picturization is done on Dharmendra and Tanuja.

Badara Chhaye Ke "Aaya Sawan Zum Ke" (1968)
Typical indian folk dance song. Sweet melody, excellent use of 'theka' of 'dholak'. The song is written by Anand Baxi. This rainy song is picturised on Dharmendra and Asha Parekh. One more duet of this film Sathiya Nahin Jana is also good. Ek

Tera Saath Humko Do Jahan Se Pyara Hai "Wapas" (1968)
This ear pleasing sweet song is also based on Indian Classical Raag. Excellent use of Tabala. Delicately sung by both Lata-Rafi. The song is written by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This is a non star cast film the star cast are unknown.

Resham Ki Dori "Sajan" (1968)
This Punjabi Folk song has a class of it's own. Penned by Anand Baxi. The song is picturised on Manoj Kumar and Asha Parekh.

Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara "Do Raste"(1969)
This super hit song which has class and mass appeal. You can here the glimpses of Shiv Kumar Sharma's santoor in between the song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz.

Rim Zim Ke Geet Sawan Gaye "Anjana" (1969)
Based on Indian Classical Raag, has sweet melody. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Babaita.

Teri Haseen Nigahon Ka"Devi (1970) Marveleously sung by Lata and Rafi. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-Nutan.

Chala Bhi Aa Aaja Rasiya "Man Ki Aankhe" (1971)
If I am to choose the best of Lata-Rafi & LP I would vote for this song. The song has earpleasing melody. Penned by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Filmed on Dharmendra and Waheeda Rehman.

Zil Mil Sitaron Ka"Jeevan Mrityu" (1971)
Immortal song. One of favorite of all music lovers. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Raakhi .

Aa Mere Humjoli Aa "Jine Ki Raah" (1970)
Yet another folk song for mass and class. Excellent use of Santoor (Played by Shiv Kumar Sharma), Dholak. The song is penned by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Jitendra and Tanuja.

Patta Patta Buta Buta Hal Hamara Jane "Ek Nazar" (1970)
Typical Gazal song. But very well composed. Penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This song is picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri.

Ye Zulph Kaisi Hai "Piya Ka Ghar" (1971) Melodious song. Anand Baxi. Anil Dhavan-Jaya Bhaduri.

Kuchh Kehata Hai Ye Sawan "Mera Gaon Mera Desh" (1971)
Yet another Punjabi Folk song. Excellent melody. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Asha Parekh.

Tik Tik Mera Dil Dole "Humjolo" (1972) This Cabaret Song has melody as well as western style composition. Anand Baxi. Jitendra-Mumtaz. Yet another song of this film is equally good Hi Re Hi Nind Nahin Aaye Jeetendra-Leena Chandawarkar.

Dil Main Kya Hai "Jigari Dost" (1971) Breezing melody. Anand Baxi. Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Phool Hai Baharon Ka is yet another fast track song. Jeetendra-Komal.

Das Gayi Das Gayi "Himmat" (1971) Fast Track song of Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Anand Baxi.

Itana To Yaad Hai Muze "Mehaboob Ki Mehandi" (1974)
The sweetest Melody. The dolak played on this song has a class. Anand Baxi. rajesh Khanna- Leena Chandawarkar.

Koyal Kyon Gaye" Aap Aaye Bahar Aayiee" (1974)
Fast Track duet. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Sadhana.

Tere Sang Jeena"Naach Uthe Sansar" (1974) Extremely high pitch, but nicely sung and composed on folk tune. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-un known actress.

Aaja Teri Yaad Aayi "Charas" (1976)
Sung on very high pitch is yet another melody song. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra Hema Malini

Dafaliwale Dafali Baja"Sargam" (1979) This film has totally 3 duets of Lata-Rafi. Koyal Boli and Parabat Ke Us Paar All are good.

Aadmi Musafir Hai "Arpan" (1979)
Penned by Anand Baxi.

Aasha O Ke Sawan Main "Asha" (1980)
Jeetendra Reena Roy. Anand Baxi.

Attharah Baras Ki Tu Hone Ko Aayee "Suhag" (1980)
Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha. Anand Baxi.

Ladaki Pasand Ki "Ram Balaram" (1980)
Amitabh Bachchan Seenat Aman. Anand Baxi.

As I told earlier it is not possible to list all the songs. These all are my choice of songs. But certainly if HMV SAREGAMA release the cassets and CDs of this songs. It will have good market value. As these songs were extremely popular when they released first time.

[pallavi65]

Lata Mangaeshkar & Mohammad Rafi have sung about 400 numbers of the duets toghether inbetween 1947 to 1979. Lata-Rafi has sung the highest numbers of the duets (almost 77 numbers of duets) only for Laxmikant-Pyarelal, yet another Record for LAXMI-PYARE.

You will find some different variety  which includes, Gazals, Western Style and Cabaret, Indian Classicals, Indian Folk with sweet melody and the quality music, in all the songs listed below. It is difficult to select a very few songs of Lata-Rafi & LP combination. I have tried to select some the best songs of Lata-Rafi and LP combination according to my choice.

With this I also want to plead "HAMARA FORUMS"  to forward this songs list to Cassets/CDs manufacturing company in particular HMV and SAREGAMA to release these combination for the Hindi Film Music lovers .

Woh Jab Yaad Aaye Bahot Yaad Aaye " Parasmani" (1963)
The very fist duet of Lata-Rafi with LP. The song is based on Indian Classical Raag. It has a melody of 60s. The song is penned by Farookh Quaiser and is  picturised on Mahipal and Anita Guha.

Bagh Main Phool Kisane Khilaye Hai " Night In London" (1967)
Typical LP style Dholak but very sweet song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. The song picturised on Bishwajeet and Mala Sinha.

Woh Hai Zara " Shagird" (1967)
Foot Stepping western style song is Immortal Duet of Lata-Rafi. Personal favorite of Lata. The song is penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. The song is very well picturised on Joy Mukharjee and Saira Banu.

Ye Dil Tum Bin Kahin Lagata Nahin "Izazat" (1968)
Based on Indian Clasical Raag 'pahadi' is yet another sweet melody. The song is written by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Picturization is done on Dharmendra and Tanuja.

Badara Chhaye Ke "Aaya Sawan Zum Ke" (1968)
Typical indian folk dance song. Sweet melody, excellent use of 'theka' of 'dholak'. The song is written by Anand Baxi. This rainy song is picturised on Dharmendra and Asha Parekh. One more duet of this film Sathiya Nahin Jana is also good. Ek

Tera Saath Humko Do Jahan Se Pyara Hai "Wapas" (1968)
This ear pleasing sweet song is also based on Indian Classical Raag. Excellent use of Tabala. Delicately sung by both Lata-Rafi. The song is written by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This is a non star cast film the star cast are unknown.

Resham Ki Dori "Sajan" (1968)
This Punjabi Folk song has a class of it's own. Penned by Anand Baxi. The song is picturised on Manoj Kumar and Asha Parekh.

Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara "Do Raste"(1969)
This super hit song which has class and mass appeal. You can here the glimpses of Shiv Kumar Sharma's santoor in between the song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz.

Rim Zim Ke Geet Sawan Gaye "Anjana" (1969)
Based on Indian Classical Raag, has sweet melody. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Babaita.

Teri Haseen Nigahon Ka"Devi (1970) Marveleously sung by Lata and Rafi. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-Nutan.

Chala Bhi Aa Aaja Rasiya "Man Ki Aankhe" (1971)
If I am to choose the best of Lata-Rafi & LP I would vote for this song. The song has earpleasing melody. Penned by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Filmed on Dharmendra and Waheeda Rehman.

Zil Mil Sitaron Ka"Jeevan Mrityu" (1971)
Immortal song. One of favorite of all music lovers. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Raakhi .

Aa Mere Humjoli Aa "Jine Ki Raah" (1970)
Yet another folk song for mass and class. Excellent use of Santoor (Played by Shiv Kumar Sharma), Dholak. The song is penned by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Jitendra and Tanuja.

Patta Patta Buta Buta Hal Hamara Jane "Ek Nazar" (1970)
Typical Gazal song. But very well composed. Penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This song is picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri.

Ye Zulph Kaisi Hai "Piya Ka Ghar" (1971) Melodious song. Anand Baxi. Anil Dhavan-Jaya Bhaduri.

Kuchh Kehata Hai Ye Sawan "Mera Gaon Mera Desh" (1971)
Yet another Punjabi Folk song. Excellent melody. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Asha Parekh.

Tik Tik Mera Dil Dole "Humjolo" (1972) This Cabaret Song has melody as well as western style composition. Anand Baxi. Jitendra-Mumtaz. Yet another song of this film is equally good Hi Re Hi Nind Nahin Aaye Jeetendra-Leena Chandawarkar.

Dil Main Kya Hai "Jigari Dost" (1971) Breezing melody. Anand Baxi. Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Phool Hai Baharon Ka is yet another fast track song. Jeetendra-Komal.

Das Gayi Das Gayi "Himmat" (1971) Fast Track song of Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Anand Baxi.

Itana To Yaad Hai Muze "Mehaboob Ki Mehandi" (1974)
The sweetest Melody. The dolak played on this song has a class. Anand Baxi. rajesh Khanna- Leena Chandawarkar.

Koyal Kyon Gaye" Aap Aaye Bahar Aayiee" (1974)
Fast Track duet. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Sadhana.

Tere Sang Jeena"Naach Uthe Sansar" (1974) Extremely high pitch, but nicely sung and composed on folk tune. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-un known actress.

Aaja Teri Yaad Aayi "Charas" (1976)
Sung on very high pitch is yet another melody song. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra Hema Malini

Dafaliwale Dafali Baja"Sargam" (1979) This film has totally 3 duets of Lata-Rafi. Koyal Boli and Parabat Ke Us Paar All are good.

Aadmi Musafir Hai "Arpan" (1979)
Penned by Anand Baxi.

Aasha O Ke Sawan Main "Asha" (1980)
Jeetendra Reena Roy. Anand Baxi.

Attharah Baras Ki Tu Hone Ko Aayee "Suhag" (1980)
Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha. Anand Baxi.

Ladaki Pasand Ki "Ram Balaram" (1980)
Amitabh Bachchan Seenat Aman. Anand Baxi.

As I told earlier it is not possible to list all the songs. These all are my choice of songs. But certainly if HMV SAREGAMA release the cassets and CDs of this songs. It will have good market value. As these songs were extremely popular when they released first time.

[unni]

Ajay-bhai:

Thanks for that interesting post.

Recently, one of our members had posted a very pertinent "complaint" that music publishing companies rehash the same popular songs under different titles in various compilations. That they don't reach into their archives and pull out rare old songs that are not available.

The songs you have listed are no doubt excellent choices, but they are not rare/un-available. In fact they are mostly famous and popular numbers. IMHO, HMV does not need any "encouragement" to compile yet another album of the popular genre.

It is wishful thinking on my part: It would be a boon to serious fans of HFM if they would issue albums of rare unobtainable tracks. (Would you believe that L-P's Rafi-sahab gem "Tere Pyar Ne Mujhe Gham Diya" was not available for a long time?).

But I guess such albums would appeal only to serious music fans and have limited sales. Not an attractive commercial proposition for them, I guess.

[ajay]

Very interesting write up Ajayji.  I  would only draw attention to correct the factual errors as under:

(1) Naach Utha Sansar had lear pair of Shashi Kapoor & Hema Malini and if I am correct, Tere Sang Jina song has been picturised on them.

(2) Aadmi Musafir Hai song is from the film Apnapan and not Arpan.

Regards
Ashok Parekh

[ajay]

Very interesting write up Ajayji.  I  would only draw attention to correct the factual errors as under:

(1) Naach Utha Sansar had lear pair of Shashi Kapoor & Hema Malini and if I am correct, Tere Sang Jina song has been picturised on them.

(2) Aadmi Musafir Hai song is from the film Apnapan and not Arpan.

Regards
Ashok Parekh

You are correct. Thanks for the corrections.

Ajay

[VikasB]

Very interesting write up Ajayji.  I  would only draw attention to correct the factual errors as under:

(1) Naach Utha Sansar had lear pair of Shashi Kapoor & Hema Malini and if I am correct, Tere Sang Jina song has been picturised on them.

(2) Aadmi Musafir Hai song is from the film Apnapan and not Arpan.

Regards
Ashok Parekh

You are correct. Thanks for the corrections.

Ajay

Thanks guys. I have never heard the song "Teri Haseen Nigahon Ka"Devi (1970)" - does somebody have it?

Also, "Wapas" hero-heroines are Azra and Alka.

Some other fabulous duets from the duo are in - Aan Milo Sajna, Anokhi Ada, Banphool, Inteqaam, Nagin, Dost, Jalte Badan, Ladies Tailor, Mastana, Pyasi Shaam, Asha, Jeet etc.

Vikas

[ajay]

I WANT SOMEBOY TO SEND THIS LIST TO HMV SAEGAMA FOR RELEASING THE CD AND THE CASSETS OF THIS SONGS.

CAN ANYBODY SEND ME THE EMAIL OF HMV.

I AM IN KABUL AFGHANISTAN.

YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE ABOVE SONGS HERE IN KABUL RADIO FM. BUT IT SEEMS INIAN RADIO STATIONS ARE FORGETTING THE LP.