Adornments: Nadiya Kinaare

A lovely solo from "Abhimaan"(1973) to mark S. D. Burman's death anniversary today. I had posted Teri bindiya re from the same film a few days ago.

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music: S. D. Burman

Adornments: Jhanan Jhan Bichhua Baaje

A little-known solo from "Chand Aur Suraj"(1965) today. It was a mystery/drama starring Dharmendra, Ashok Kumar, Nirupa Roy, Tanuja and Asit Sen. It is rare to see Tanuja performing a classical dance sequence. Another more popular song from this film was Bagh mein kali khili.

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Shailendra
Music: Salil Chowdhury

Adornments: Gori Ke Haath Mein

"Mela"(1971) was the first film directed by Prakash Mehra. Set in rural India, it was a hit. Enjoy a duet from this film today. The other popular duets were Rut hai milan ki and Ek baar rakh de qadam zara jhoom ke. 

Singes: Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammad Rafi
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music: R. D. Burman

Adornments: Ke Pag Ghunghroo Baandh

Amitabh Bachchan was at his comic best in some songs. This is one of them. He is a complete entertainer throughout this dance number from "Namak Halaal"(1982). It is a long sequence, with the elegant Smita Patil appearing quietly only towards the end.

Singer: Kishore Kumar
Lyrics: Anjaan
Music: Bappi Lahiri

Adornments: Dhaani Chunari Pahan

"Hare Kaanch Ki Choodiyaan"(1967) was a complete Kishore Sahu show. He not only  produced and directed it, but also wrote the story, screenplay and dialogue. His efforts to launch his daughter Naina Sahu in films did not succeed. The title song was quite popular, though.

Singer: Asha Bhosle
Lyrics: Shailendra
Music: Shankar Jaikishan

Adornments: Raat Bhi Hai Kuchh Bheegi Bheegi

A beautiful dance number by one of the most gorgeous dancers in Hindi films. It is Waheeda Rehman in "Mujhe Jeene Do"(1963). Sahir Ludianvi's lyrics, Jaidev's composition, Lata Mangeshkar's voice and Waheeda's grace have come together to create this lovely audio-visual experience. I had posted another song, Maang mein bhar le rang sakhi from this film in an earlier series, Her Story.

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Sahir Ludhianvi
Music: Jaidev

Adornments: Baaj Ri Mori Paayaliya

I stumbled upon a pleasant, yet little-known solo from a practically unknown film "Gauri"(1968). It was an average melodrama starring Nutan, Sunil Dutt, Sanjeev Kumar and Mumtaz. So, nothing memorable about the film, but posting the song anyway because it was a surprise discovery.

Singer: Asha Bhosle
Lyrics: Rajendra Krishan
Music: Ravi