Shair Aur Sargam, Songs From Movies of 7 Great Lyricists Options

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(Hasrat Jaipuri) Sehra (1963)

Illustrious Shantaram produced, directed, and edited this film. The story was another take on Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet”. There must have been hundreds of plays and movies made through out the world in many languages. Unfortunately this movie had nothing new to offer and in the end, except for its great music, was a total disappointment.

Mumtaz had a bit role in the film as the maid and companion of the leading lady. She had an identical role in Shantaram’s earlier 1961 hit “Stree”. In 1967, Shantaram finally gave her the leading role in his film “Boond Jo Ban Gaye Moti”.

As mentioned earlier, the music was exceptionally good. It was composed by Ramlal. He followed this with another hit musical for Shantaram, the 1964 “Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne”. Curiously with this type of success one expects that he will be flooded with offers. But unfortunately he disappeared from the movie scene without making further waves.

I am uploading all songs from the film and a few instrumentals in three back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post…

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Concluding Songs from "Sehra (1963)"...

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

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Few Instrumentals of the Songs from "Sehra (1963)"...

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

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(Majrooh) Bewaqoof (1960)

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

It is a tragedy that we make comedies like this film. Besides having a major role in the film, I.S. Johar also was its story writer, producer, and director. Major problem with the movie was that the director could not decide whether it should be a comedy or a serious drama. An attempt to do this usually fails. That was the problem here. Besides, in the last third of the movie with Kishoreda in prison Johar provided all the limelight on himself coming up with heroics to prove innocence of his pal.

Both Kishore and Johar go through various disguises in the film. In one scene both leading ladies were disguised as men whereas both the men were disguised as women. In another scene we see Johar as an older woman trying to woo two older men. These antics simply go on and on with absurd lectures on moralities by various characters. The only bright spot among this goings on was Pran. A routine for him may be, but nevertheless it was a good performance. There was even a song picturized on him.

I read an article about how there was an advertisement gimmick that was played out for this film. Fans were asked to submit comments about the movie with prizes for the two top winners. The second prize winner said he was a “bewaqoof” because he did not see the movie. The top prize went to a person who sent the comment that he was a “bewaqoof” because he watched the movie!

Usually reliable SD, here he was assisted by RD, came up with an average score. There is a song by Rafi Saab in the film, “Hum Toh Hain”, but Rafi Saab was not listed in the credits. I am not sure why there was such an omission.

I am uploading songs from this film in two back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post…

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Concluding Songs from "Bewaqoof (1960)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this film...

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sangeet ka safar

very good and best post this songs
dhall

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sangeet ka safar

very good and best post this songs
dhall

Thank you kindly Dhallji. Cheers.

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(Rajinder Krishan) Aasha (1957)

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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…

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

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

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

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

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(Shailendra) Parivar (1956)

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(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…

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(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...

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

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

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

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