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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Rain Songs: Hariyala Saawan Dhol Bajata Aaya

"Do Bigha Zamin" (1953), a film with a socialist theme received various critical acclaims and inspired a generation of filmmakers. It was named after one of Rabindranath Tagore's poems "Dui Bigha Jomi". This little nugget of information deserves a special mention today because it happens to be Gurudev's death anniversary. Presenting an energetic song from this film in which villagers are celebrating the advent of saawan with great gusto.

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey
Lyrics: Shailendra
Music: Salil Chowdhury

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