Paramount Prominent Canticle Punch:: Laxmikant-Pyarelal / JEETENDRA

Paramount Prominent Canticle Punch:: Laxmikant-Pyarelal / JEETENDRA

Mid sixty was the time when Laxmikant-Pyarelal music became an essential component of the 
every successful film. Big banners, prominent producers, low budget filmmakers and directors, 
all, wanted Laxmikant-Pyarelal to score them for their respective films.

It is to be noted that 1967 was the year of Laxmikant-Pyarelal, they not only consolidated their 
position in hindi film music but also officially, became the “number one” music director in hindi 
film industry. In 1967 Laxmikant-Pyarelal gave series of MUSICAL HIT films like, “Anita”, 
“Night In London”, “Patthar Ke Sanam”, “Shagird”, “Jaal”, “Taqdeer” and “Milan”.

All these films, mentioned above, were successful, musical hits with BIG Names of Actor/Actress.
BUT in the same year, 1967, just around “Diwali” one NON-STARCAST, low budget film “FARZ” 
released. “FARZ” was made in “James Bond” style and had no big names.  

It was actor JEETENDRA and actress Babita’s second film. Both Jeetendra and Babita had not 
star value then. It was produced by Sunderlal Nahata & Doondy, the producers from South 
and directed by Ravikant Nagaich. “FARZ” has SIX ‘ huge hit’ songs. All the songs became 
immensely popular.  This film broke all the records of Previous Hits of Laxmikant-Pyarelal. 
“FARZ” became the FIRST BIGGEST HIT in Laxmikant-Pyarelal carrier. 
“FARZ” celebrated ’golden jubilee” ( 50 weeks run) in almost all the major cities of India.

“FARZ” made actor JEETENDRA a “STAR”. “FARZ” songs, still popular even today,  storm
the nation in the year 1967.

This is how the association of JEETENDRA and Laxmikant-Pyarelal started. Since then Jeetendra and Laxmikant-Pyarelal have been associated with as many as 76 films till 1998.

Laxmikant-Pyarelal have given Paramount Prominent Canticle Punch for JEETENDRA in many of the hit films.  

Listing below few major super musical hit movies of this combo.

Farz (1967),
Jeene Ki Raah (1969),
Jigri Dost (1969), 
Dharti Kahe Pukarke (1969), 
Maa Aur Mamta (1970), 
Jawab (1970), 
Himmat (1970), 
Khilona (1970), 
Humjoli (1971), 
Chahat (1971), 
Ban Phool (1971),
Shadi Ke Baad (1972), 
Roop Tera Mastana (1972), 
Ek Bechara (1972), 
Anokhi Ada (1973),
Gehri Chaal (1973), 
Dulhan (1974), 
Bidaai (1974), 
Nagin (1976), 
Dharam Veer (1977), 
Apnapan (1977), 
Badaltey Rishtey (1978), 
Jaani Dushman (1979), 
Aasha (1980), 
Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980), 
Judaai (1980),
Maang Bharo Sajana (1980), 
Pyaasa Sawan (1981), 
Ek Hi Bhool (1981), 
Raaste Pyar Ke (1982), 
Deedar-E-Yaar (1982), 
Arpan (1983), 
Sanjog (1985), 
Swarag Se Sunder (1986) and many more.

Pyarelal, Jeetendra and Laxmikant 

Laxmikant-Pyarelal have utilized many singers to render the songs for Jeetendra

1 Mohammad Rafi

2 Mukesh

3 Kishore Kumar

4 Mahendra Kapoor

5 Anwar

6 Shabbir Kumar

7 S P Balasubramaniam

8 Mohammad Aziz

9 Suresh Wadkar  

10 Dr. Kamalesh Awasthi

After getting a “star” status through Laxmikant-Pyarelal musical hit films like “FARZ” in 1967, 

“JEENE KI RAAH”, “JIGRI DOST’ and “DHARTI KAHE PUKAR KE” in 1969, “JAWAB”, 
“MAA AUR MAMTA” and “HIMMAT” in 1970,  actor ‘Star’ Jeetendra became producer in 1971 
and launched his home production unit made Humjoli a super duper musical hit. 
This combo of music director Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Producer/Actor Jeetendra have also given many musical hits.

Humjoli (1971)

Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)

Pyaasa Sawan (1981)

Deedar-E-Yaar (1982)

Sarfarosh (1985)

Binaca Geetmala :- 

Songs of the films like Farz, Jigri Dost, Jeene Ki Raah, Humjoli, Maa Aur Mamta, Banphool, Anokhi Ada, Roop Tera Mastana,  Asha, Pyasa Sawan, Judai, Deedar-E-Yaar  + many, appeared in weekly, Binaca Geetmala. Total  33 numbers of songs appeared in Binaca Geetmala Finals, for Jeetendra, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Listing out few songs which ranked higher, above 15 Numbers.

1969  Number 09 -  Je Hum Tum Chori Se …"Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke"

           Number 06 -  Aa Mere Humjoli Aa … "Jeene Ki Raah"

1978  Number 02 - Aadmi Musafir Hai   …."Apnapan"

1979  Number 02 - Na Jane Kaisee    …"Basalte Rishte"      

          Number 10 - Tere Hathon Main  …"Jaani Dushman"

          Number 15 - O Meri Jaan                  "Jaani Dushman"

1980 Number 03 - Sheesha Ho Ya Dil      "Aasha"

1981  Number 07- Maar Gayi Muze Teri   "Judai"

1982 Number 07 - Hey Raju Hey Dady       "Raaste Pyar Ke"

          Number 12 - Main Tum Main Sama   "Raaste Pyar Ke"

1985 Number 09 - Tum Yaad Na Aaya        "Jeene Na Dunga"

          Number 10 - Sridevi Tu Nahin            "Sarfarosh"

1986 Number 01 - Yashoda Ka Nandalala   "Sanjjog"

The orchestra arrangements in “PRELUDES” and “INTERLUDES” used to be the assets of the 

songs composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. It would be more proper to listen to the songs, 

listed below, after reading the write up, explaining peculiarities, for each of the songs,

you will enjoy it, more.

1 FARZ 1967

‘FARZ’ have six songs and most of them have a melody and mass appealing. Not only that the 
westernized background music is also excellent. It was matching to any of the James Bond Movies.

-- Hum To Tere Aashiq Hai ..Lata-Mukesh

-- Tumse O Haseena Kabhi ..Suman-Rafi

-- Dekho Dekho Ji ..Lata

-- Na Na Aaja Mere Pass ..Asha

TWO TOP HITs

-- Mast Baharon Ka Main Aashiq ...Mohammad Rafi /  Lyricist Anand Bakshi

The “prelude” of 49 seconds is just mesmerizing. VIOLINS, GUITARs and BONG DRUMS are 
excellently executed in the entire orchestra.

— Bar Bar Din Ye Aaye Happy Birthday  Mohammad Rafi / Lyricist Anand Bakshi 
Universally HIT as BIRTHDAY song. “Prelude” of 54 seconds set up the mood for this beautiful 
song. Wonderfully orchestrated with VIOLINS, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, PIANO and BONGO 
DRUMS in rhythm.Certainly orchestra arrangements have ‘SYMPHONY’ touch. 
Lyrics overflowing with Love. A timeless masterpiece.

2 JEENE  KI RAAH 1969

It was Producer/Director L V Prasad’s super duper musical hit film with spellbound, award
winning music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal

-- Chanda Ko Dhoondhne Sabhi .. Rafi, Hemlata, Asha, Usha

-- Aap Mujhe Achche Lagane Lage ..Lata

-- Aa Mere Humjoli Aa .. Lata-Rafi

-- Ek Banjara Gaye ..Rafi

AND  THE TOP HIT SONG

-- Aane Se Uske Aaye Bahar ..Mohammad Rafi / Lyricist Anand Bakshi

Mesmerizing "Prelude" of 40 seconds, with overlapping sound effects of VIOLINS, Twitting of 
BIRDs, Mohammad Rafi's "aalap" as well as ACOUSTIC GUITAR, gives the feeling of village 
background. Both the mellifluous "Interludes" have different orchestra arrangements, decorated 
with FLUTE, VIOLIN and ACCORDION. This sweet and melodious song have ear-pleasing 
'DHOLAK' rhythm.

FULL SONG WITH GOOD SOUND QUALITY, with "Prelude"

3 JIGRI  DOST  1969

Super duper musical hit film with some fabulous songs

-- Phool Hai Baharon Ka ..Lata-Rafi

-- Raat Suhani Jaag Rahi Hai ..Suman-Rafi

-- Mere Desh Mein Pawan Chale ..Rafi

-- Chhedo Na Dekho Na ..Asha

-- Tirchhi Topi Wale ..Lata

AND TOP HIT SONG

-- Dil Mein Kya Hai .. Lata Mangeshkar-Mohammad Rafi /Lyricist Anand Bakshi

This is an extremely melodious duet designed and orchestrated in SYMPHONY style VIOLINS 
intermixed with FLUTE in the   “interludes”. Wonderful rhythm in the form of BONGO DRUMS. Lata-Rafi sounds “ear-pleasing”.

4 DHARTI  KAHE PUKAR  KE 1969

Musical Blockbuster Film with Captivated Songs.

-- Jaa Re Kare Badra ..Lata

-- Khushi Ki Raat Aa Gayi ..Mukesh

-- Diye Jalaye Pyar Ke ..Lata (Beautiful song composed  in “WALTZ” style)

-- Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke ..Rafi

AND TOP HIT SONG

-- Je Hum Tum Chori Se .. Lata-Mukesh / Lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri

Melodious duet in “folkish” style of DHOLAK rhythm. Sounds of SHEHNAI and NADASWARAM are brilliantly intermixed with FLUTE and GHUNGROO BELLS, in all the “interludes” to get the 
typical Indian Village feeling.

5 HUMJOLI   1970

It was actor Jeetendra’s first movie as a Producer. The film was BIG Musical Hit.

-- Hi Re Hi Nind Nahi Aaye ..Lata-Rafi

-- Tik Tik Tik Mera Dil Dole ..Lata-Rafi (beautifully composed Cabaret / Jazz song)

-- Chal Shuru Ho Ja ..Rafi-Kishore

-- Yeh Kaisa Aaya Zamana ..Mukesh-Kishore-Mehmood

-- Hu Tu Tu ..Asha-Kamal Barot

AND UNIVERSAL HIT

-- Dhal Gaya Din Ho Gayi Shaam ..Rafi-Asha /Lyricist Anand Bakshi

Western style melodious duet  orchestrated in SYMPHONY style VIOLINS and GUITAR. The 
“shuttlecock” sound in the song   is generated with the help of “Soda Water Bottle” neck.

6 BANPHOOL 1972

It was Director Vijay Bhatt musical hit enthralled songs.

-- Aahen Na Bhar Thandi Thandi ..Lata

-- Tara Tera Mera Nahi Gujara ..Lata-Kishore

-- O Sapno Ke Raja..Lata-Rafi

-- Mein Aaj Chalu Aise ..Lata

AND CLASSIC FOLK FROM KISHORE  KUMAR

-- Main Jahan Chala Jaoon .. Kishore Kumar /Lyricist Anand Bakshi

KISHORE KUMAR & Laxmikant-Pyarelal at their Melodious best. Fascinated 'folkish style' "prelude" of 62 seconds starts with 'BELL' aural and Kishoreji 'humming' / 'aalap' followed by 
MANDOLIN with overlapping sound effect of SANTOOR, FLUTE and VIOLINS. From 0.55 to 1.04the 'BELL' aural (sound) is wonderfully overlapped with MANDOLIN and Kishorji 'humming' /
'aalap'. Mind-Boggling take off by Kishore Kumar at 1.12 than "pause" for 3 seconds, just to 
concentrate on DHOLAK 'rhythm, an 'ear-pleasing' moment. Kishorji 'humming' / 'aalap" is 
mellifluously decorated in first 'interlude' with FLUTE, SANTOOR and VIOLINS. Kishore Kumar
'humming' and the DHOLAK rhythm are the biggest assets of this song and it is continued till end,
'postlude' of 35 seconds. A real treat for all KK fans.

7 ROOP TERA MASTANA 1972

Songs of this film will bemused any music lover.

-- Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane ..Lata-Kishore

-- Aakash Pe Do Tare ..Lata-Mahendra

-- Dekh Lo Wo Ghata ..Lata (Soul Stirring Romantic Composition )

-- Haseen Dilruba ..Rafi  

-- Ban Than Ke ..Lata

AND  A GEM of a song from Mohammad Rafi & Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

-- Bade Bewafa Hain Yeh Husn Wale..Mohammad Rafi / Lyricist Anand Bakshi

VIOLINs & CELLOs are wonderfully intermixed with PIANO in mind-boggling SYMPHONY 
style, an enrich orchestra arrangements throughout the song and a fabulous rendering by RAFI saab in very 'romantic' way. Long 'prelude" of 1 minute and 11 seconds (full of 'SYMPHONY') with 
Rafi Sahab's "aalap"and 'humming' + 'pause' mesmerizes. "Interludes" are mellifluously crafted 
with PIANO, VIOLINS & CELLOs. Again the "mukhada" has TABLA/DHOLAK rhythm. 
All the "interludes" rhythm have BONGO DRUMS. Rafi Saab's & LP's various 'pauses' is an 
added feature of this song.

8 ANOKHI  ADA 1973

Super musical

-- Tere Dil Mein Zara Si Jagah ..Lata-Rafi

-- Sundari Aay Haay Sundari ..Kishore

AND LOVELY “QAWWALI” by KISHORE KUMAR.

-- Haal Kya Hai Dilon Ka Na Puchh0 ..Kishore Kumar  / Lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri

Rarest of rare ‘qawwali’ song sung by Kishore Kumar in his own style. Enjoy beautiful DHOLAK
rhythm.

9 NAAGIN  1975

Super duper musical. The only song,  filmed on Jeetendra, has been considered.

-- Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahi Todna ..Lata-Mahendra Kapoor / Lyricist Verma Malik

This is an accordant theme song of the film with enrich orchestra arrangements. Beautiful ‘take off''through Lataji ‘aalap’, VIOLINS, GHUNGROO BELLS and DHOLAK rhythm. In the “interlude” 
NAGIN BIN, VIOLINS and FLUTE are miraculously orchestrated, in a different way with 
distinctive tunes. 

10 BADALATE  RISHTE 1978

Wonderful music with all songs hit.

-- Na Jaane Kaise Pal Mein .. Kishore-Rafi-Suman

-- Vo Vo Na Rahe ..Rafi

-- Gumsum Si Khoyi Khoyi ..Anuradha-Kishore

AND A  perennial  ‘CLASSIC’

-- Meri Sanson Ko Jo Meheka Rahi Hai ..Lata-Mahendra / Lyricist Anjan

An extremely melodious duet designed in Indian Classical Raag “PURIYA DHANASHREE”. 
Excellent use of SANTOOR and SITAR with mellifluous DHOLAK / TABLA “rhythm”.

11 JAANI DUSHMAN  1979

Rajkumar Kohli’s mega musical hit, multi starrer. Jeetendra was one of star.

-- Chalo Re Doli Uthao ..Rafi

-- O Meri Jaan ..Kishore-Anuradha

AND A DOMINANT HIT

-- Tere Haathon Mein Pehna Ke Chudiyan ..Rafi-Asha / Lyricist Verma Malik

Mesmerizing composition. “Prelude” of 40 seconds. SHEHNAI and NADASWARAM are 
awesomely intermixed followed by VIOLINS in SYMPHONY style then “folkish” DHOLAK rhythm and then glimpses of HARMONIUM. All the “interludes” are also orchestrated with the above 
musical instruments in addition it has a “CLAPPING” in the “rhythm”.

12 PYAASA  SAWAN 1981

This musical hit film was produced by Jeetendra. It has some melodious songs.

-- Tera Saath Hai To ..Dr. Kamalesh Awasthi

-- Tera Saath Hai To .. Lata

-- In Haseen Wadiyon Mein ..Lata-Suresh

-- O Meri Chhammak Chhallo ..Kishore-Asha

AND “ETERNAL CLASSIC”

-- Megha Re Megha Re ..Lata-Suresh Wadkar

Euphonic composition in an Indian Classical Raag “CHARUKESHI”. "Prelude" is excellently 
overlapped with Lata's Aalap and SANTOOR. FLUTE is prominently and effectively used in the entire song and is wonderfully synchronized withthe voices of Suresh Wadkar and Lata Mangeshkar.

13 DEEDAR - E - YAAR  1982

Super musical film produced by Jeetendra on a Muslim culture. The film has divergent music.

-- Chala Chal Latife ..Kishore

-- Sarakti Jaaye Rukh Se ..Kishore-Lata

-- Aaye Woh Phoolon Ke Rath Par ..Lata

-- Jana Jana Jaldi Kya Hai ..Asha

-- Id Ka Din Hai  ..Rafi-Asha

-- Marne Ka Gham Nahin ..Asha

AND A stroke of genius (Mohammad Rafi & Kishore Kumar)

-- Mere Dildar Ka Baankpan ..Rafi-Kishore / Lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi

No words are to describe the singing of the two sensational singers, 
Mohammad Rafi - Kishore Kumar. 

                                   

Ajay Poundarik

Vadodara (Gujarat)