Costume Drama: Jis Path Pe Chala

A soothing solo with very meaningful lyrics from "Yaadgaar"(1970) today. Manoj Kumar and Nutan play lead roles. Pran, Prem Chopra and Madan Puri are part of the cast. Another song from this film Boli saawan ki raat has appeared earlier in this space under a different theme.

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Indeevar
Music: Kalyanji Anandji

Costume Drama: Dulhan Chali Pahan Chali

It is an enjoyable challenge to find a song for a particular occasion that fits in an ongoing theme. I am delighted to present this lovely song on the occasion of our upcoming Independence Day.

Manoj Kumar is associated with several patriotic films. "Purab Aur Pachhim" (1970) is one of them. Here, he played a freedom fighter's son Bharat who goes abroad to study. While there, he works towards changing the mindset of people towards India. So, enjoy this song. Greetings and best wishes to all!

Singer: Mahendra Kapoor
Lyrics: Indeevar
Music: Kalyanji Anandji

Costume Drama: Saara Pyaar Tumhara

"Anand Ashram" (1977) was written and directed by Shakti Samanta and made simultaneously in Hindi and Bangla. It was based on a story written by Sailajananda Mukhopadhyay. Ashok Kumar, Uttam Kumar and Sharmila Tagore played lead roles while Rakesh Roshan, Moushumi Chatterji, Asit Sen and Utpal Dutt were part of the supporting cast.

Enjoy a melodious duet from this film.

Singers: Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
Lyrics: Indeevar
Music: Shyamal Mitra

Saawan Songs: O Sajan Beet Na Jaaye Saawan

Presenting a duet from "Mardon Wali Baat" (1988) today. It is an action film starring Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, Jayaprada and Sanjay Dutt. Neither the film, nor its music seem to have made much impact. But this is quite a nice song!

Singers: Asha Bhosle, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Lyrics: Indeevar
Music: R. D. Burman

Saawan Songs: Aayo Re Aayo Re Aayo Re

Here is a solo from "Bandhan" (1969), a drama starring Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz. The song celebrates the month of saawan very energetically. Some rain would have added value to the visuals, though.
 
Singer: Mahendra Kapoor
Lyrics: Indeevar
Music: Kalyanji Anandji

Garden Of Five Senses: Chandan Sa Badan

Chandan...sandalwood! What a lovely fragrance to celebrate the sense of smell with! Two versions of a popular song from "Saraswatichandra" (1968). Based on Govardhanram Madhavram Tripathi's Gujarati novel with the same name, this was perhaps the last Hindi film to be made in black and white. It starred Nutan with Manish, a little-known actor.

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh
Lyrics: Indeevar
Music: Kalyanji Anandji

Garden Of Five Senses: Aao Mil Jayen

A romantic duet from "Premgeet" (1981) today. It starred Raj Babbar and Anita Raj as the lead actors. It was one of the few films for which noted ghazal singer Jagjit Singh composed music.

Singers: Chitra Singh, Jagjit Singh
Lyrics: Indeevar
Music: Jagjit Singh

Adornments: Dole Jhumka Mora

A lovely solo from "Do Raha"(1971) today. This film was not very successful commercially. A story about an idealistic writer and his wife, it was somewhat offbeat. It starred Anil Dhawan, Radha Saluja and Shatrughan Sinha.

Singers: Asha Bhosle
Lyrics: Indeevar
Music: Sapan Jagmohan

Her Story: Leaving! - 2

"Kaheko byahi bides" is one of the finest vidaai songs that we have. I was wondering if I should dare to post any more from the same genre after that. But succumbed to the temptation of posting this melody from "Anokhi Raat" (1968).

Trivia: This was Roshan's last film as a composer. This particular song was recorded after his death, based on the tune set by him.

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi, Indeevar
Music: Roshan

Her Story: Love Lyrics - 2

I have stepped into the world of love with a lot of hopes...so says our young lady. Presenting a song from "Malhar" (1951) today.

Trivia: Shammi lip-synced to this song in the film. This was her first film as a solo heroine. She was not much successful as a leading lady, but did much better later, playing different roles in TV serials.

Indeevar's real name was Shyamalal Babu Rai. This is one of his notable songs.

Singer Mukesh was the producer of this film.

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh
Lyrics: Indeevar
Music: Roshan