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

[swarapriya]

(Shailendra) Dil Ek Mandir (1963)

Songs from this film were recently uploaded in this very thread. They are available at the following location...

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...mp;#entry751740

[swarapriya]

(Anand Bakshi) Lagan (1971)

This is another family drama that has gone astray. It tells the story of a woman who suffers mean spirited cruelty in the hands of her husband. Yet she worships him and takes his side when everyone is against him. How can one person can take so much abuse and tolerate all kinds of pain inflicted by her spouse? Simply unbearable to watch.

By the way Parikshit Sahni appears in a major role but his screen name in the film was “Ajay Sahni”. Nutan as the suffering wife was awfully photographed and looked very sick. I am pretty sure this was not part of her act.

LP composed the music to the lyrics penned by Bakshi Saab. One of the songs lifts the otherwise so so music. It is Lataji’s song, the lori “Palkon ke Dwaare”. The sweetness in her melodious voice and the quiver she adds make its listening an unforgettable lingering experience.

There is one song I am including here which was not in the movie. “Toote Toh Toote” according to various listings in the videos available over internet is from this film but not included in the released version.

Here are the songs…

[swarapriya]

(Hasrat Jaipuri) Ziddi (1964)

Here is another case of how beautiful music can lift an ordinary story that has an insensitive hero in the lead and too much repetitive comedy. Almost all songs are good with “Ye Meri Zindagi” topping the charts. Senior Burmanda had an able assistant to help him out this time, RD. Incidentally this is the only second and the last time Burmanda and Jaipuri Saab worked together. Their previous collaboration was the 1963 hit “Tere Ghar ke Samne”. It is too bad they did not get together for more such movie musicals.

I am uploading all songs from this fine musical album in two back-to-back posts. Here are the songs in the first post…

[swarapriya]

Concluding Songs from "Ziddi (1964)"...

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

[swarapriya]

(Majrooh) Baharon ki Manzil (1968)

I was really enthused to watch this film as several reviews gave it high marks. Well. The movie certainly did not meet my expectations. Few minutes into the movie one can easily guess what is going on. With the element of suspense gone, the movie became routine to me as it was supposed to be a suspense thriller.

The songs scattered across the length of the film, all sung by Lataji, are about average except for “Nigaahen”. Here is this and other songs from the film…

[swarapriya]

(Rajinder Krishan) Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964)

This is another forgettable routine family drama from AVM Studios. One of the highlights of the film is that the Great character actor from South, S.V. Ranga Rao, had a significant role as the patriarch of the household. Interestingly Balraj Sahni plays his faithful servant.

There are only few songs in the film but two of them are worth mentioning. Lataji’s solo “Krishna” is beautiful. She probably has done these type of songs a whole bunch of times but cannot deny its loving sweetness the way she sang it. The other is a duet Lataji sang with P.B. Srinivas, another veteran singer of many films from the South. In real life he could speak several languages. Even though he was Telugu by birth he sang most songs in Kannada films. The duet “Chanda Se” along with Lataji’s solo “Krishna” were two very popular songs from the film.

Here are these and other songs from this film…

[swarapriya]

(Shailendra) Ek Dil Sau Afsane (1963)

Songs from this film were recently uploaded in this very thread. They are available starting at the following location...

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...mp;#entry751769

[swarapriya]

(Anand Bakshi) Lakhon Mein Ek (1971)

This film was a remake of the 1968 Tamil hit “Ethir Neechal”. Gemini Studios was the producer of the Hindi film. The story was written by the famous writer, producer, and director Balachander (who later directed the hit “Ek Duuje ke Liye”) from South.

Unlike most films that came from South during this period, this film was not a family drama. It was a satire. It has a powerful theme showing how people react to others based on their financial standing. Mahmood played the lead role as an innocent man who was orphaned early in his life but takes hostage in a multifamily tenancy (“Chaal”). He did a great job with many veteran Hindi actors playing different tenants. Pran had a major role.

The songs are few but they fit the bill to fill the mood of the movie. Here are these…

[swarapriya]

(Hasrat Jaipuri) Zindagi (1964)

Ramanand Sagar (later famous for the TV series “Ramayana”) wrote, produced, and directed this film for the Gemini Studios. It has all-star cast headed by Vyjayanti Mala. The whole story revolves around her, and several other characters play minor roles. Prithviraj Kapoor had a substantial role in the film.

As with most Gemini films there are many songs in this film as well. Most of them are around 3 minutes. Shankar & Jaikishan composed the music. Almost all songs became popular and several were chartbusters. I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts.

Here are the songs in the first post…

[swarapriya]

Concluding Songs from "Zindagi (1964)"...

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

[swarapriya]

(Majrooh) Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968)

With a razor thin storyline this movie moves sluggishly with an abundance of absurdities. Yet it was a hit film. The only reason I can think is its music. LP uses some of his old hit tunes in some songs. In spite of that there are several good songs in it. All songs by Rafi Saab and Lataji’s solo “Chalo Sajna” are examples of this. Interestingly Hrishida was in-charge of its editing.

Mumtaz in a supporting role looks pretty and slim and steals the show from everyone else around.

I am uploading all songs and a few specials in two back-to-back posts below. Here are the songs in the first post…

[swarapriya]

Concluding Songs from "Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968)"...

Here are the rest of the songs from this film with beautiful solos from the Great Rafi Saab...

[surhall]

sangeet ka safar

thanks post this film song
dhall

[swarapriya]

sangeet ka safar

thanks post this film song
dhall

Thank you Dhallji for taking time to send in a kind word. Cheers.

[swarapriya]

(Rajinder Krishan) Mera Qasoor Kya Hai (1964)

While watching this movie I was thinking about its title, “Mera Qasoor Kya Hai?”. That just about sums it up how I felt about the movie.

Here are the songs from this film…