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[swarapriya]

Concluding Songs of "Haqeeqat (1964)" ...

In this post I am including a couple of version songs by Anuradha Paudwal from her album "A Tribute to Madan Mohan". I am also including a special version of the song "Hoke Majboor" with an introduction by Mannada, who himself was one of the co-singers of that song. Here he talks in praise of Talat Saab. This is taken from the album "Legends: Talat Mahmood - The Silken Voice (CD5)".

Now for the songs ...

[sangeetbhakt]

While "Haqeeqat" has so many wonderful songs to choose from, the one that I love is "Aayi ab ki saal diwali". An emotional song beautifully composed by Madan Mohan and fantastically sung by Lata. In fact, this is a Lata album for me - the 3 Lata solos are among the best she has sung for MM.

The Anuradha Paudwal versions of the 2 songs in fact highlights Lata's mastery. Technically/musically there is nothing wrong with Anuradha's renditions. But there is a missing emotion - something that Lata weaves into the songs with superb subtlety.

[swarapriya]

While "Haqeeqat" has so many wonderful songs to choose from, the one that I love is "Aayi ab ki saal diwali". An emotional song beautifully composed by Madan Mohan and fantastically sung by Lata. In fact, this is a Lata album for me - the 3 Lata solos are among the best she has sung for MM.

The Anuradha Paudwal versions of the 2 songs in fact highlights Lata's mastery. Technically/musically there is nothing wrong with Anuradha's renditions. But there is a missing emotion - something that Lata weaves into the songs with superb subtlety.

SB,

Well said. I think "Haqeeqat" was one superb album that went unrecognized for lack of awards. No wonder Madan Mohanji felt so bitter about lots of things in life. When you think you've achieved something world will remember for ages to come, not even to have some recognition is hard to take.

Also, SB, I wholeheartedly agree with your analysis of Anuradha's versions. Her rendering lacks that emotion and that depth that Lata brings to the songs. On a few occasions I attended Paudwal's concerts, the point you raised strikingly came across. She has the voice and the technique. But neither the depth nor the emotion.

Cheers,
Swarapriya

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Apr 2 2010, 02:57 AM

[Aditya Pant]

Haqeeqat indeed is one of Madan Mohan's finest. Actually 1964 was a great year for Madan Mohan. he produced such superlatives soundtracks as Haqeeqat, Woh Kaun Thi, Jahan Ara, Ghazal, Sharabi, Suhagan, Pooja Ke Phool, Aap Ki Parchhaiyan... I don't think any other year comes even close. Unfortunately, barring Woh Kaun Thi none of the films were commercial successes, and their music consequently also did not get the success it deserved.

Aditya

[swarapriya]

(Jeetendra) Gunahon Ka Devta (1969)

Songs from this album were recently uploaded by our fellow member Sita and are still available in the "Legendary Music Directors > Shankar Jaikishan" directory. These can be accessed from the following link ...

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...mp;#entry651881

Thank you Sita for the songs.

[swarapriya]

(Manoj) Hariyali Aur Rasta (1962)

Here is another beautiful album from Shankar & Jaikishan where each song was a huge hit. Manoj was still an up and coming star and this movie helped him propel to the stardom.

One of my favorite songs of Mahendra is in this movie, the beautiful solo "Kho Gaya Hai Mera Pyaar". I am posting this and other songs from the original sound track album in two back-to-back posts. Here is the first set ...

[swarapriya]

Concluding Songs from "Hariyali Aur Rasta (1962)" ...

Here are the rest of the songs from this beautiful album. One extended version of the song is by the courtesy of the Forum membes. Thank you.

Now for the songs ..

[akbaralibhai]

Thank you very much Swarapriya for Hariyali Aur Rasta songs, one of my favourite SJ album especially Kho Gaya Hai Mera Pyar.

This post has been edited by akbaralibhai: Apr 4 2010, 02:19 AM

[swarapriya]

Thank you very much Swarapriya for Hariyali Aur Rasta songs, one of my favourite SJ album especially Kho Gaya Hai Mera Pyar.

You're very welcome Akbaralibhai. Cheers. -S

[swarapriya]

(Raaj) Durga Mata (1959)

I do not have a single song from this album. I am requesting members to share any songs from this movie if they can. Thank you very much.

[Erum Hashmi]

(Raaj) Durga Mata (1959)

I do not have a single song from this album. I am requesting members to share any songs from this movie if they can. Thank you very much.

If I'm not wrong, this Rajkumar is not the Jaani but the southern superstar

[swarapriya]

(Raaj) Durga Mata (1959)

I do not have a single song from this album. I am requesting members to share any songs from this movie if they can. Thank you very much.

If I'm not wrong, this Rajkumar is not the Jaani but the southern superstar

Thanks for the clarification Erum. That figures. No wonder I couldn't come up with any songs for this non-existing album. Cheers. -S

[swarapriya]

(Rajendra) Do Bahen (1959)

Is there such a movie starring Rajendra Kumar? I couldn't find any references for it. If indeed there is such a movie, please kindly share songs from its album. Thanks.

[lakshmi]

(Raaj) Durga Mata (1959)

I do not have a single song from this album. I am requesting members to share any songs from this movie if they can. Thank you very much.

If I'm not wrong, this Rajkumar is not the Jaani but the southern superstar

Swarapriya,


I think this movie was a remake of a Kannada movie . I have only one song.

song tum mere man mein - Manna Dey, Geeta Dutt - 3:14/128

This post has been edited by lakshmi: Apr 6 2010, 12:34 AM

[swarapriya]

(Rajendra) Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959)

Here is a real beauty of an album from Vasant Desai. His music has always been distinctive, classically oriented, and above all melodious. This album provides ample examples of such a claim. Almost all songs are just wonderful. Take for example the beauty by Geetaji and Lata, "Ankhiya Bhool Gayi Hai Sona". I love the way Geetaji emphasizes "Sona", "Hona" and stretches the words "Cheer Gayi Cheer Gayi". The song lifts you into some dream worlds where everything is just meldious. Rest of the songs also follow a similar pattern.

I am uploading these songs, all from the original sound track album, in two back-to-back posts.

Now for the first set of songs ...

This post has been edited by swarapriya: Apr 6 2010, 03:28 AM