Sahir & Shairi, Films of Sahir Ludhianvi Options

[swarapriya]

SP

You're very welcome, Yogi. Cheers. -S

[swarapriya]

Chandrakanta (1955)

Unfortunately I have only one song from this movie, a regular version and extended version of Rafi Saab's classic "Maine Chaand". I am uploading these two versions here. I am requesting members to please kindly share the missing songs shown in red italics in the table below. Thank you very much ...

[taiyab53]

Chandrakanta (1955)

Unfortunately I have only one song from this movie, a regular version and extended version of Rafi Saab's classic "Maine Chaand". I am uploading these two versions here. I am requesting members to please kindly share the missing songs shown in red italics in the table below. Thank you very much ...

here are the remaining songs courtsy HF

taiyab

1)56-chandrakanta-n dutta-geetadutt-sahir ludyanvi-swami tere darsha ko aayi brijbala-3.20 mins-160 br

2)56-chandrakanta-n dutta-rafi & asha-sahir ludyanvi-ji chahta hai kahin door jayiye duniya-3.20 mins-160 br

3)56-chandrakanta-n dutta-rafi & asha-sahir ludyanvi-zindagi tang hai mere shero utho aye-6.25 mins-160 br

4)mast ho ke zara jhoom le-asha-3.32 mins-192 br

5)mujhko laga hai solwan saal-shamshad-3.05 mins-192 b

6)qismat agar hai saath tumhaare to kya-asha-3.14 mins-192 br

[swarapriya]

Chandrakanta (1955)

Unfortunately I have only one song from this movie, a regular version and extended version of Rafi Saab's classic "Maine Chaand". I am uploading these two versions here. I am requesting members to please kindly share the missing songs shown in red italics in the table below. Thank you very much ...

here are the remaining songs courtsy HF

taiyab

1)56-chandrakanta-n dutta-geetadutt-sahir ludyanvi-swami tere darsha ko aayi brijbala-3.20 mins-160 br

2)56-chandrakanta-n dutta-rafi & asha-sahir ludyanvi-ji chahta hai kahin door jayiye duniya-3.20 mins-160 br

3)56-chandrakanta-n dutta-rafi & asha-sahir ludyanvi-zindagi tang hai mere shero utho aye-6.25 mins-160 br

4)mast ho ke zara jhoom le-asha-3.32 mins-192 br

5)mujhko laga hai solwan saal-shamshad-3.05 mins-192 b

6)qismat agar hai saath tumhaare to kya-asha-3.14 mins-192 br

Taiyab, this is really great. Thank you very much for such a quick response. Appreciate it very much. Cheers. -S

[Viraj Padhye]

Hi SP,

As per HFGK, this is 1956 release. Last pending song attached.

Viraj

[swarapriya]

Hi SP,

As per HFGK, this is 1956 release. Last pending song attached.

Viraj

Thanks for the song Viraj. Yes, the film was from 1956. It was my mistake. Since no harm will be done, I will leave it that way unless someone vehemently objects to it.

Cheers,
S

[swarapriya]

Funtoosh (1956)

Here is yet another beautiful album from the combination of Burmanda and Sahir Saab. In this Asha and Kishoreda sing all the songs with three solos and three duets by Kishoreda. I read somewhere that the song "Aye Meri Topi" was actually composed by R.D. when he was only nine years old. Incredible!

Sahir Saab paints a whole spectrum of rainbow colors with his poetry for these songs depicting different moods of gait, laughter, pathos, romance, exhilaration, tease, and serene sanity. I do have a favorite from this album. It is Kishoreda's solo "Dukhi Mann Mere". There so much power in the words, so much deep pathos in Kishoreda's voice, and such a stirring composition by Burmanda. A heart wrenching song.

I am uploading these songs in two back-to-back posts. In the first post I am including all the songs from an original soundtrack album. In the second post I am including several extended version songs.

Here are the details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves ...

[swarapriya]

Concluding Songs from "Funtoosh (1956)" ...

I am including in this post several extended version songs from this beautiful album ...

[Viraj Padhye]

Hi,

Adding one missing song from Funtoosh.
Singer: Asha

Viraj

[swarapriya]

Hi,

Adding one missing song from Funtoosh.
Singer: Asha

Viraj

Thanks for the bonus, Viraj. Cheers. -S

[Debopriyo]

Hi,

Adding one missing song from Funtoosh.
Singer: Asha

Viraj

Thanks for the bonus, Viraj. Cheers. -S

Dulhi Man mere - slow -- //3:20//104kbps

[swarapriya]

Hi,

Adding one missing song from Funtoosh.
Singer: Asha

Viraj

Thanks for the bonus, Viraj. Cheers. -S

Dulhi Man mere - slow -- //3:20//104kbps

Thanks Debo. Cheers.

[Faraaj73]

Dulhi Man mere - slow -- //3:20//104kbps

Debopriyo Ji

You may want to remove this recording because it has a lot of issues e.g. other songs in it...it will be a waste of regular member download limit to download this recording...

This post has been edited by Faraaj73: Aug 12 2010, 05:31 PM

[Debopriyo]

Dulhi Man mere - slow -- //3:20//104kbps

Debopriyo Ji

You may want to remove this recording because it has a lot of issues e.g. other songs in it...it will be a waste of regular member download limit to download this recording...

Ok ?

[swarapriya]

Naya Daur (1957)

B.R. Chopra launched this movie coming off his earlier hit "Ek Hi Raasta (1956)". During the jubilee celebrations of “Ek Hi Raasta”, BR invited OP Saab to attend the function. One of the highlights of the evening was Punjabi folk dances and Bhangra dances. OP, who was signed to give music for BR's “Naya Daur”, decided to use this type of music as its main theme. No wonder "Naya Daur" heavily leans on the upbeat Punjabi music. Many people believe that O.P. Nayyar, who gave zestfully youthful music for this movie, was at the peak of his profession. May be. This movie came in early in OP’s career, who continued to churn out songs even after this movie that were chartbusters and perennial pleasers. The exuberance and energy of music that was evident through out this movie were trademark traits of the foot tapping music of OPji. Music for this movie was definitely a feather in Nayyar Saab’s cap. But his cap also was adorned with many more such colorful feathers.

Sahir Ludhianvi wrote some of the finest lyrics for this movie. Remember, this very same year, Guru Dutt’s classic “Pyaasa” was released, the movie in which Sahir hit a new pinnacle. This was the first of the many movies that Sahir collaborated with Chopra brothers (Bal Raj and Yash Raj) until his death.

Madhubala was originally cast opposite Dilip Saab to play as the leading lady. B.R. paid her advance and shot several weeks of film with her. Then the shooting shifted from Bombay to outdoors in Bhopal. This was the time when Dilip was making advances for Madhubala's affections and this was no secret in the film industry. Because of the extended weeks of shooting scheduled for Bhopal, Madhubala's father, who was against Dilip’s affections for Madhubala, became nervous and decided to pull her off the film. Even though her love for Dilip was reciprocal, Madhubala decided to stick with her father's decision. Chopra sued Madhubala asking the court to honor the commitment she made. But it was evident that the court was not in a hurry to make any decision soon. Chopraji went ahead and replaced Madhubala with Vyjayanti Mala. Dilip Kumar himself was called as a witness to the court where the proceedings were held openly. He testified against Madhubala and her father. It was evident that Madhubala was about to lose the case. In the mean time the film was made, released, and became a runaway hit. There was a lot of negative publicity and Madhubala's reputation tarnished and as a result she suffered severely. Chopra finally decided to drop the case to save the eternal beauty from further embarrassment and possible conviction.

Akhtar Mirza, the story writer of "Naya Daur", initially approached several producers to make this story into a movie. Those decided not to touch the subject matter include Raj Kapoor, Mehboob Khan, and Subodh Mukherjee. But when BR Chopra heard the story, he at once decided to make it into a movie.

Also, BR wanted originally for Ashok Kumar, who was the hero of his three earlier films, “Afsana(1951)”, “Shole (1953)” and “Ek Hi Raasta (1956 )”, to play the lead. But Ashokji suggested that the story calls for someone younger than of his age and recommended that he should have Dilip play the role. When BR approached Dilip, he refused thinking that it will not fly. Ashok and Dilip Kumar were good friends and Ashokji persuaded Dilip to reconsider his decision. Though reluctant at first, Dilip finally accepted to play the lead.

The decision by Dilip turned out to be a good one as the movie became a huge hit. It also won Dilip Saab the Best Actor award from Filmfare. Also, the story by Akhtar Mirza won a Filmfare award. OP Saab's music also won the Best Music Award. This was the only Filmfare award OP won.

Like "Mughal-E-Azam" this movie was also colorized and re-released in 2004. Whereas the former hit the box office bull's eye, "Naya Daur" couldn't earn the colorization money invested.

I am uploading these songs in back-to-back two posts. The first post includes all songs from an original soundtrack album. The second post contains some of the extended version songs.

Now for details of the songs in the first post and the songs themselves ...