Music In The Mountains: Aap Yun Hi Agar

There is so much to see and listen to in the duet being featured today that you wonder how much beauty the creators have packed in a sequence lasting just a few minutes. The number is from "Ek Musafir Ek Hasina" (1962). The film is a complete entertainer with good amount of romance, action and mystery in it.

Kashmir is an integral part of the story and Sadhana looks lovely in her Kashmiri outfit. The lyrics are simple, yet they hold your attention. The tune is catchy, with Asha Bhosle rendering the refrain ho jaayega in a different style every time. The vocal and instrumental interludes throughout the song exude much joy. Then there are the little nuances like Sadhana's interaction with the young boy using only her eyes, the sound of anklets accompanying her steps in every stanza, and the peacock dance. All these draw you into the song, and just when you wish there was more to it, it gets over!

Singers: Asha Bhosle, Mohammad Rafi
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Music: O. P. Nayyar

Costume Drama: Maine Rang Li Aaj Chunariya

"Dulhan Ek Raat Ki" (1967) is a drama inspired by Thomas Hardy's novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles. Nutan, Dharmendra and Rehman played the lead roles in this film. Presenting a beautiful composition by Madan Mohan, made more beautiful on the screen by Nutan.

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Music: Madan Mohan

Saawan Songs: Zulfon Ki Ghata Lekar

A sweet duet from "Reshmi Rumal" (1961) today. This film featured Manoj Kumar and Shakila in lead roles. I could not find a better clip, so some of the charm of this number is lost because of the poor video and somewhat jerky audio. But do listen to the song and enjoy it anyway!

Singers: Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Music: Babul

Saawan Songs: Tere Bin Saawan Kaise Beeta

A soulful solo from "Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai" (1967) today. This film starred Dharmendra and Mala Sinha. It was a family drama/romance with a bit of suspense.

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Music: Madan Mohan

Adornments: Jhumka Gira Re

"Mera Saaya" (1966) was a perfect entertainer and a huge box office hit. Shot in the beautiful city of Udaipur, this film belonged to the suspense/mystery genre; complete with engrossing courtroom scenes. The story was based on a Marathi film named "Pathlaag". Enjoy an energetic dance number from this film today. Madan Mohan had composed memorable music for this film that included songs like Nainon mein badara chhaye and Tu jahaan jahaan chalega.

Singer: Asha Bhosle
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Music: Madan Mohan