The Three Reigning Queens, Albums of Madhubala, Meena Kumari & Nargis Options

[romesh]

(Nargis) Jagte Raho (1956)

“Jagte Raho” is one of the brilliant movies ever to adorn the Indian cinema. It probably ranks high up there with Guru Dutt’s classic “Pyaasa”. Yet neither could earn even a single award nationally. But both movies received significant recognition in later years. Indian audience took notice of “Jagte Raho” only after it won the Grand Prix Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

“Jagte Raho” was made in Bengali and Hindi simultaneously. The Bengali version was called “Ek Din Raatre”. The closed nature of the city and indifference of its people that form the theme for the movie gives Raj Kapoor another chance to give a mesmerizingly stunning performance.

The debutant director duo Amit Moitra and Shombhu Mitra also were responsible for the story and the screenplay of the film. The story goes that Raj has invited the actor Shombhu to co-direct this movie with Amit. Shombhu directed only another movie later in Bengali in 1959, “Subha Bibaha”. I am not sure what Amit has done after this movie. One thing is for sure, neither one directed another Hindi movie. K.A. Abbas, who authored “Shree 420” earlier for Raj, wrote the dialogues for this film.

The movie boasts several good performances by many of the supporting actors. But the most brilliant one was by the venerable Motilal. As a drunk he gives one of the most memorable performances ever to hit the Indian screen. The song he sings on the screen, “Zindagi Khwaab Hai”, was done by Mukesh. Interestingly, Motilal was the one who brought Mukesh to Bombay when he heard him sing at his sister’s wedding.

Shankar & Jaikishan, who were regulars with Raj’s movies, did not compose music for this movie. Instead the honors went to Salil Chowdhury. Salil da takes the opportunity to compose some beautiful tunes. Apart from “Zindagi” the other numbers that are worth their weight in gold are the bhangra song “Main Koi Jhoot Boliya” and the beautiful “Jaago Mohan Pyaare” by Lataji. Incidentally, the piece of music composed at the end of the movie was later used by Salil da for Bimal Roy’s “Madhumati (1958)” in the song “Aaja Re Pardesi” at the suggestion of the lyricist Shailendra. Bimalda was initially reluctant to this idea but Salil da won him over.

Nargis makes a cameo appearance in this movie near the end. This was the sixteenth and the last time Nargis and Raj Kapoor were in a movie together. Nargis parted her ways with Raj and married Sunil Dutt whom she met when she was working with him in “Mother India” the previous year.

I am uploading below all the songs from the movie in three back-to-back posts. The first post contains all the songs from the film. The second post contains some instrumentals. The third post contains some of the extended versions of the songs. Some of these songs came from a CD and others from a DVD including the extended versions. One or two songs may have come from other sources such as this Forum.

Now for details of the songs and the songs themselves …

This post has been edited by romesh: Nov 25 2010, 07:58 AM

[romesh]

Concluding Songs from "Jagte Raho (1956)"...

Here are a couple of extended version songs from this fine album...

This post has been edited by romesh: Nov 25 2010, 07:58 AM

[swarapriya]

(Nargis) Early Albums

Yogi, here is the situation about the availability of the songs from the following movies...

Talash-E-Haq (1939) – Baby Raani (Nargis) – Music: Jaddanbai - NO
Tamanna (1942) – Leela Desai, Nargis, Suraiya & Jairaj – Music: K.C. Dey - NO
Bisvi Sadi (1945) – Nargis, Ashalata, Bhudo Advani & Motilal – Music: Pannalal Ghosh
- NO
Nargis (1946) – Nargis - Two songs
Mehndi (1947) – Nargis - NO

Romeo and Juliet (1947) - Nargis - One song
Anjuman (1948) – Nargis, Neelam, Jairaj & Anwar Hussain – Music: Bulo C. Rani - Yes

Roomal (1949) – Nargis, Jairaj & Jeevan – Music: Aziz Khan - Yes
Taqdeer (1943) - Yes

I am a bit busy but I will upload the ones I have as the time permits. I am appealing our members to share the missing albums if they can. Thank you.

Cheers,
S

[swarapriya]

Nargis (1946)

I am uploading two songs I have from this album. Both are by the courtesy of our fellow member Faraaj. Thank you very much Faraaj. I am requesting our members to upload whatever the remaining songs are. Thank you.

The two songs...

[swarapriya]

(Nargis) Anjuman (1948)

I am uploading these songs on request. These were originally contributed by our fellow members Kadri420 and Mirsaji. Thank you. Most of these songs have background hiss and their quality is kind of iffy.

Now for the songs...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Dec 9 2010, 01:46 PM

[yogihit]

thanks a lot SP

[swarapriya]

thanks a lot SP

You're welcome Yogi. Cheers. -S

[swarapriya]

(Madhubala) Kala Pani (1958)

Madhubala continues her hit parade of 1958 with this movie as well. Strictly speaking she had a limited role yet she lits up the screen with her infectious smile whenever she is present. But, it was Nalini Jaywant & Deva Anand's movie all the way. Both of them deliver some of the best performances of their lives. Jaywant grabbed a Filmfare Award for her performance as the Best Supporting Actress and Dev won the Best Actor Filmfare Award. This was the year Dilip was also nominated for "Madhumati" and Raj Kapoor was nominated for "Phir Subah Aayegi", both fine performances, especially tha latter was a deeply affecting portrayal of a tormented soul.

The story of "Kala Pani" was credited to Vijay Anand. However, it was based on A.J. Cronin's popular English novel, "Beyond This Place". Raj Khosla, a good friend of Dev directed the film. This was a well made movie with great plot, beautiful songs, fine acting, and taut suspense, and polished direction.

Talking about the songs, this was yet another crowning achievement in Burmanda's illustrious career. Every song was and still is an utter delight. But song of the album is Rafi Saab's poignant rendering of the solo "Hum Bekhudi Mein". It touches deeply your heart and its listening leaves you with a mystical sublimal experience.

I am uploading these beautiful songs and a couple of specials in back-to-back two posts. Here is a description of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves...

[swarapriya]

Concluding Songs from "Kala Pani (1958)"...

I am posting here rest of the songs fromn this film and a couple of specials. One of the specials is where music directors Jatin & Lalit give an introduction to the song "Hum Bekhudi Mein". This is taken from the album "Legends: S.D. Burman - The Ageless All Rounder (CD2)". The second special is Burmanda's beautiful Bengali song "Ghum Bhulechi". Burmanda used the same tune of this Bengali song for the song "Hum Bekhudi Mein". In my book both are great songs. However, I think Rafi Saab's song is one of those soul stirring classic performances that will stay with you forever.

Here are these songs...

[yogihit]

thanks
request for Meena kumari's Bichade Balam (1948)

[swarapriya]

thanks
request for Meena kumari's Bichade Balam (1948)

Yogi, I have only two songs from this album, both courtesy of the Forum members. Requestng members to share the missing songs if they can. Thank you.

Here are the two songs...

[yogihit]

thanks SP for lovely two songs!!
request to others for remaining..

Next Nargis Romeo and Juliet (1947)

This post has been edited by yogihit: Dec 10 2010, 10:11 AM

[Debopriyo]

thanks SP for lovely two songs!!
request to others for remaining..

Next Nargis Romeo and Juliet (1947)

Two More Songs From Bichde Balam ?

Suhagan Kahe Kahe --Ko Tu Aansoo Bahaye//2:25//128kbps

Haseeno Ko Dil Mein / 3:22 //160kbps

[yogihit]

Debopriyo ji
thanks a lot..

remainings are..

1 ) aata hai dil pe pyaar kyon chhede hai baar baar kyon - Meena Kumari
2) akeli akeli chhod gayo re - Mohan Tara
3) bol re bol re mere pyaare papeehe - Meena Kumari, A R Oza
4) ek aag lagi dil mein basaana bura hai - Meena Kumari
5) hai piya mujhe lalchaaye jiya ghabraaye - Meena Kumari
6) haseenon ko dil mein basaana bura hai - Meena Kumari A. R. Oza Mohammed Faruqui
7) mera kya bigdega naath suniyo jaayegi laaj tihaari - Mohan Tara
8) mera piya na aaye tarsaaye re - Meena Kumari
9) mujhse aankh na churaao - Savitri, Chunnilal Pardesi
10) rang de rand de rangrej chunariya - Mohan Tara
11) suhaagan kaahe ko tu aansu bahaaye - Mohammed Faruqui

[romesh]

(Meena) Bichhade Balam (1948)

Here is another early starrer of Meena Kumari for which I have only two songs. I am uploading these on request. A list of the missing songs is shown in the table below, in red italics. I am requesting members to share these songs if they can. Thank you.

Here are the two songs I have...

hi SP

i have two songs downloaded from Prof Surjit Singh web page in poor sound quality if someone wants these i can u/l
aata hai dil pe pyar & ek aag lagi dil mein

romesh