::LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL and The LORD KRISHNA Chorals::

::LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL and The LORD KRISHNA Chorals::

Hindi Film Music has always given us reasons and songs to celebrate the traditions and festivals of our country. One of the reasons for its popularity is that it brings to the motion picture  the ebullience and heterogeneity of the Indian culture.

In the span of 35 years from 1963 to 1998, Laxmikant-Pyarelal  have composed over 2800 songs, according to change of time and the situation demand,  for nearly 500 films, A record.

Laxmikant-Pyarelal songs are for all the generations, Laxmikant-Pyarelal songs are available for any situations,  moreover Laxmikant-Pyarelal songs are also available for all the Indian festivals, including Eid, Easter and Christmas.

So, on the birth occasion of  The Lord Krishna this year, this Blog  brings to you the melodious songs composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal  that portray the various shades of Lord Krishna's nature.

Laxmikant-Pyarelal have recorded many memorable songs that characterize assorted nature of  The Lord Krishna. Among the Music Directors, it is LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL who have composed maximum songs on LORD KRISHNA, in Hindi Films. Many of these songs can be heard in temples, all across the world.

Listing out few songs (20 numbers) below + 7 best songs for review.

O Kanhaiya Teri Murli Ki Taan... Lata Mangeshkar - Manna Dey  “Raja Aur Runk” 1968 
Nandlal Gopal Daya Kar Ke… Asha Bhosle - Usha Mangeshkar   “Sadhu Aur Shaitan” 1968. 
Nandlala Holi Khele… Lata-Rafi-Asha-Mukesh   “Mastana” 1970  
Bansuri Tihari Nandlal… Asha Bhosle  “Sajan” 1970  
Sham Dhale Jamuna Kinare… Lata Mangeshkar - Manna Dey  “Pushpanjali” 1970  
Gokul Ki Galiyon Ki Aur… Kishore Kumar  “Badla” 1972. 
Chhodo Kanhai Mein Dungi Duhai…Lata Mangeshkar  “Shadi Ke Baad” 1972.   
Soja Krishn Kanhaiyya....Lata Mangeshkar  “Shadi Ke Baad” 1972.        
Krishna Krishna… Kishore Kumar - Lata Mangeshkar    “Naya Din Nayi Raat” 1974.  
Jai Jai Krishna Jai Jai Krishna… Lata Mangeshkar  “Bidai” 1975.
Achchhe Samay Pe Tum Aaye Krishna… Asha Bhosle  “Bidai” 1975. 
Bhor Bhaye Panghat Pe… Lata Mangeshkar   “Satyam Shivam Sundaram” 1978.  
Teen Batti Wala Govinda Aala.... Mohammad Rafi - Kishore Kumar   “Muqabla” 1979.  
Bansi Bajao Bansi Bajaiya …. Kishore Kumar  “Judaai” 1981.  
Gokul Ki Galiyon Ka Gwala… Kishore - Asha - Usha  “Raaste Pyar Ke” 1982 
Mora Roop Rang … Lata Mangeshkar  “Qatl” 1986.  
Chal Hat Kal Phir…  Lata Mangeshkar   “Nache Mayuri” (1987)
Nand  Ka Lala Nand Gopala…Anuradha Paudwal    “Insaaf” (1987)  
Bansi Wale Ne Gher Layi… Lata Mangeshkar  “Santosh” 1989  
Krishna Aayega…  Amit Kumar - Kavita Krishnamurthy “Yugandhar” 1993.

Review  of 7 songs with  consummate fascination of 

Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Lata Mangeshkar

Daiyya Re Daiyya Yashoda Maiya.    “AASRA”    1966  
(Singers :- Lata Mangeshkar.  Lyricist:- Anand Bakshi)

An extremely melodious song. How beautifully Lataji has rendered the word ‘Bada sss Natkhat Hai Tero Nandlal’ (‘ बड़ा ssss नटखट है तेरो नंदलाल ). Honeyed DHOLAK rhythm. SITAR as well as FLUTE are awesomely executed in the ‘interludes’ giving an ear pleasing moments.  The song is filmed on actress Ameeta.  Actors Jagdeep, Balraj Sahni, Nirupa Roy, David can also be seen in the video clip.

Kanha Kanha Aan Padi Main Tere Dwar.    “SHAGIRD”    1967  
(Singer :- Lata Mangeshkar. Lyricist:- Majrooh Sultanpuri)

Hypnotising ‘prelude’ of 30 seconds full of Lataji’s AALAPS as well as sharply played SITAR. Beautiful take off by Lataji ‘Kaanha ssss, Kaanha ssss’ ( कान्हा sss कान्हा sss ). All the ‘interludes’ are wonderfully orchestrated with the use of SITAR, solo VIOLIN as well as FLUTE (Indian Bansuri). It has admirable DHOLAK / TABLA rhythm. This melody is filmed on Saira Banu who looks very beautiful.

Sanjh Savere Adharon Pe Mere .   “MADHAVI”    1968                                               
(Singer :- Lata Mangeshkar.  Lyricist:- Anand Bakshi)

Melodious as well as pure classical song based on raag Majh Khamaj. Lataji rendering is phenomenal particularly the ‘take off’ ‘Sanz Savere, Adhron Pe Mere’ (साँझ सवेरे, अधरों पे मेरे ) supported with the ‘stroke’ of ACOUSTIC GUITAR. FLUTE (Indian Bansuri) is appealingly used as a ‘filler’ in the ‘mukhada’.  In all the ‘interludes’ use of SITAR as well as FLUTE is phenomenal. Beautiful DHOLAK / TABLA rhythm.  

Yashomati Maiya Se Bole.   “SATYAM  SHIVAM SUNDARAM”  1978         
 (Singer:- Lata Mangeshkar - Manna Dey.  Lyricist:- Pandit Narendra Sharma)

Fascinating 34 seconds ‘prelude’ awesomely instrumented with TANPURA, FLUTE and HARMONIUM.  It has captivative DHOLAK rhythm which will ‘swing’ your neck. FLUTE is sumptuously used in the ‘interlude’ which gives you an ear-pleasing effect. How radiantly Lataji has changed her rendering style, while singing ‘Radha Kyon Gori’ ( राधा  क्यूँ गोरी, में क्यूँ काला ), suiting to  child artist, then,  Padmini Kolhapure. Actor Kanhaiyalal can be seen on Harmonium.

Jaun Tore Charan Kamal.   “SUR  SANGAM”   (1985)  
(Singers :- Lata Mangeshkar - Rajan / Sajan Mishra.  Lyricist:- Vasant Dev)

The song is composed on ‘Raag’ Bhupali. How magnificently Lataji has given ‘AALAPS’ and rendered the words ‘Jaun Tore Charan  Kamal’ (जाऊं तोरे चरण कमल ) . An amazing orchestra arrangement in Indian Classical style as well as melodious DHOLAK rhythm. The ‘interludes’ are mellifluously orchestrated, synchronized as well as overlapped with different tunes, by using  SANTOOR,  JALTARANG,  FLUTE, VICHITRA VEENA,  SITAR and MANJIRA.

Yashoda Ka Nandlala Brij Ka Ujala     “SANJOG”   (1986)
(Singer :- Lata Mangeshkar.  Lyricist:- Anjan)

The beauty of this song is Lataji’s crooning in lullaby style  Ju Ju Ju Ju, Yashoda Ka Nandlala 
(जु जु जु जु जु जु , यशोदा का नंदलाला ). It has a accordant DHOLAK rhythm. ‘Interludes’ are orchestrated with JAZZ FLUTE, symphony style VIOLINS as well as SITAR. Song is filmed on Jaya Prada.

Radha Nachegi.   “SAUDAGAR”  (1991)  
 (Singers :- Lata Mangeshkar - Mohammad Aziz.  Lyricist:- Anand Bakshi)

The best part of this song is use of CHORUS and it’s synchronization with the enrich orchestra by using traditional Indian Musical Instruments like SHELL SOUND, TEMPLE BELLS, MANJIRA, MRIDANG etc. Dulcet take off by Lataji AALAPS rendering ‘Jamuna Ke Tat Par Jab Natkhat Bansi Wale Ki’ ‘(जमुना के तट पर जब नटखट बंसीवाले की ) harmonizes with the melodious DHOLAK rhythm intermixed with GHUNGROO BELLS. Wonderful use of FLUTE and SITAR in the ‘interludes’. Song is filmed on Dilip Kumar - Manisha Koirala.

The songs missing on this theme (The Lord Krishna Songs and Laxmikant-Pyarelal) can added in the comment section of this Blog.

Ajay Poundarik.