Rain Songs: Rim Jhim Gire Saawan

Today's song has two versions, one in female voice and another in male voice from "Manzil" (1979). It is hard to tell which is better. Both are very good in their own way. What is interesting is that they have been shot in completely different ways. If the former portrays a carefree couple walking endlessly--and with abandon--on Mumbai's rain-soaked streets, the latter is mellow, performed sitting in a small room with a harmonium. While Amitabh's attire is suitable for the occasion in the second sequence, wonder why he is in a suit, complete with a tie in the first one.

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
Lyrics: Yogesh
Music: R. D. Burman