:: Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle / Laxmikant-Pyarelal ::

Overlooked Quadruple

It was a surprise when I saw the list of the songs rendered by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle under music directors, Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The song list contains 94 songs.

One should also not forget that Asha Bhosle herself has rendered 494 songs under the music directors Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Not to forget Kishore Kumar and Laxmikant-Pyarelal 402 songs.

It is very unfortunate for the music lovers that the Quadruple of Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle and Laxmikant-Pyarelal is being overlooked. Few of the hit songs of this quadruple are being reviewed. The song from Karz ‘ek haseena thi’ remains top favourite, as on today. Very strange, it did not appear in the Binaca Geetmala Finals of 1980.

There are many films which contain two / three songs of Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle.

1977 Chhaila Babu Three Songs

1977 Dildaar Four Songs

1979 Lok Parlok Three Songs

1980 Bandish Three Songs

1980 Judai Two Songs.

1980 Nishana Three Songs

1980 Ram Balram Two Songs

1981 Waqt Ki Deewar Two Songs

1981 Samrat Two Songs

1983 Bequrar Two Songs

1983 Prem Tapasya Two Songs

1985 Baye Haath Ka Khel Three Songs

1986 Swarg Se Sundar Three Songs.

Not sure, these 94 numbers of the songs, are likely to be the highest numbers of Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle duets under any music directors.

Binaca Geetmala :-

Many of the songs from this Quadruple appeared in Weekly Countdown. Few could get the entry in the finals, an annual program.

1975 No 21 Jijaji Jijaji “Ponga Pandit”

1977 No 18 Yaar Dildar Tuze “Chhaila Babu”

1977 No 17 Teri Meri Shadi “Dildar”

1981 No 07 Mar Gayi Muze Teri Judai “Judai”

1982 No 25 Sara Din Satate Ho “Raste Pyar Ke”

1982 No 09 Pyar Ka Vada “Fifty Fifty”

Kya Teri Jhulphe Hai “Hum Sab Ustad Hain” 1965

(Songwriter Asad Bhopali)

Sweet, Melodious Duet. The very first song of Kishore Kumar - Asha Bhosle with Laxmikant-Pyarelal. ‘Prelude’ of 15 seconds starts with ACOUSTIC GUITAR, followed by a few lines by Kishore Kumar with awesome take off क्या तेरी झुल्फे है ! ‘stroke’ of ACOUSTIC GUITAR. The song has BONGO DRUM rhythm. First and second interludes are full of CELLOS, GUITAR and VIOLINS. Second interlude decorated with the glimpses of MENDOLIN, AALAPS by Asha Bhosle, GUITAR and VIOLINS. Filmed on Kishore Kumar and Ameeta. Kishore Kumar has 3 solo songs + 1 duet, a must Album for KK / LP fans.

Jane Kaisa Hai Mera Deewana “Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool” 1969

(Songwrite Govind Moonis)

A Breezing Melodious Duet. This is an incredible, addict and sweet-sounding song. A canorous composition from Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The song has an assonant DHOLAK rhythm. In 'mukhada' it has a 'rhythmic' "pause", followed by the awesomely sounded 'stroke' of DHOLAK, repeated many times. Filmed on Deb Mukharjee - Alka

First interlude is brilliantly orchestrated with SAXOPHONE and VIOLINS synchronizing at the end. Second interlude starts with the 'aalaps' and 'humming' from Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar, followed by SHEHNAI/ NADASWARAM overlapping VIOLINS. The third interlude has VIOLINS, GUITAR, FLUTE. VIOLINS, GUITAR and glimpses of MANDOLIN are beautifully used as a 'filler' at the end of each Mukhada.

Aa Aa Aaja Abhi Nahin “Man Mandir” 1971

(Songwriter Rajendra Krishnan)

Naughty song,with melody, filmed on Mehmood - Aruna Irani. Unique BONGO DRUM rhythm which is continuous throughout the song. Interludes are orchestrated with symphony VIOLINS and GUITAR.

Itne Din Tum Kahan Rahe “Har Jeet” 1972

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

Romantic duet with melody. Sweet song, filmed on Anil Dhavan - Radha Saluja.. ‘Prelude’ of 20 seconds. Awesome takeoff by Kishore Kumar दिल बैचेन रहा तुम बिन. Simple BONGO DRUM rhythm. BANJO, VIOLINS, FLUTE, ACCORDION, ACOUSTIC GUITAR. are nicely executed in the ‘interludes’.

Teri Meri Teri Nazar Lad Gayi “Subah - O - Shaam” 1972

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

“Subah-O-Shaam” was made jointly with the IRAN Govt. This is yet another hidden gem of KK-Asha with Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Starts with SAXOPHONE, VIOLINS and ‘string’ instruments, GUITAR. Typical LP style DHOLAK rhythm. VIOLINS, SAXOPHONE and GUITAR instrumented well in the interludes.

Jaipur Ki Choli Mangwa De Re “Gehri Chaal” 1973

(Songwriter Rajendra Krishnan)

One of the most popular duet of KK-Asha,based on Traditional Rajasthani Folk, filmed on Jeetendra - Hema Malini. 44 seconds of ‘prelude’ starts with solo display, slow speed, of folkish DHOLAK rhythm, intermixed with the WHISTLE sound. The speed of the DHOLAK increases with VIOLINS start. Beautiful take off by Asha ji जयपुर की चोली मंगवा दे रे सैय्या entering Kishore at 1.06, हे जयपुर की चोली तेरे इशारे पे the speed of the rhythm increases. This sounds ear-pleasing. The first interlude is full of astonishingly played SHEHNAI / NADASWARAM with fast DHOLAK rhythm, VIOLINS. Second interlude is wonderfully orchestrated with DHOLAK and WHISTLE, Kishore - Asha AALAPS, finally VIOLINS. Enjoy the folk dance and DHOLAK in ‘postlude’ over 50 seconds.

Jijaji Jijaji Meri Didi Hai “Ponga Pandit” 1975

(Songwriter Rajendra Krishnan)

Naughty song with impressive DHOLAK rhythm. First interlude is orchestrated with the use of NADASWARAM is excellent in all the interludes and also the VIOLINS with DHOLAK rhythm. Second interlude have FLUTE, DHOLAK. It’s a typical “LP” stamped song. Filmed on Randhir Kapoor, Neeta Mehata and Prema Narayan.

Chandni Chand Se Hoti Hai “Aaj Ka Mahatma” 1976

(Songwriter Majrooh Sultanpuri)

This a hidden GEM. Beautiful rendering by both Asha Bhosle-Kishore Kumar. 50 seconds of ‘prelude’ full of VIOLINS in symphony style. All the interludes are orchestrated with VIOLINS. The song is filmed on Rekha - Randhir Kapoor.

Yaar Dildar Tujhe Kaisa Chahiye “Chhaila Babu” 1977. (Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

Orchestrated in ‘pop’ style composition, unique rhythm. SAXOPHONE, VIOLINS, GUITAR are mellifluously executed in ‘prelude’ as well as in ‘interludes’. Beautiful ‘pauses’ in between the song. Awesome dancing steps from Rajesh Khanna - Zeenat Aman.

Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana “Karz” 1980

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

Today’s Hot Cake. This is the song which tells the ‘story’ of the entire film, KARZ. Full credit to songwriter Anand Bakshi. Entire song is orchestrated in symphony VIOLINS, GUITAR, BRASS instruments and the CHORUS, for all the ‘interludes’. Kishore Kumar’s singing, एक हसीना थी is awesomely surrounded by symphony VIOLINS. The song has Enrich, Mind-Blowing Orchestra arrangements.The GUITAR, for the entire song, including the theme piece, is played by late Gorakh Sharma, the younger brother of Pyarelalji.

Manchahi Ladaki Waqt Ki Deewar 1980

(Songwriter Anjan)

Resonant ‘prelude’ of 66 seconds is full of folk dance music from Goa. SAXOPHONE, VIOLINS and CHORUS. Sanjeev Kumar - Sulakshana Pandit

Dillagi Ne Di Hawa “Dostana” 1980

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

One of the most popular songs. Once again it’s a melodious. ‘Prelude’ of 34 seconds is full of GUITAR, VIOLINS, ACCORDION. Composed in a typical LP mould. DHOLAK rhythm is stamped LP style. First interlude has a solo GUITAR display followed by ACCORDION. Second interlude is orchestrated with ACCORDION and VIOLINS. Third interlude is from string instrument BANJO and ACCORDION. Listen to ‘postlude’ full of ACCORDION. Filmed on Amitabh Bachchan - Zeenat Aman

Pyar Ka Vaada Fifty-Fifty “Fifty Fifty” 1981

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

The song has 115 seconds of “prelude” consisting of stupefying African beats on African traditional DRUMS. Followed by a beautiful take off by Asha Bhosle “aalaps”. African DRUM beats are ear-pleasingly synchronised with the CHORUS and VIOLINS. Interestingly all the three “interludes” have different “rhythm” patterns. Rajesh Khanna - Tina Munim capers awesomely.

Mere Hosh Lelo “Bandish” 1981

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

Breezing Melody. ‘Prelude’ of 60 seconds with VIOLINS in symphony style overlapping with another set of VIOLINS with different tune + ACCORDION. Wonderful take off by Kishore Kumar मेरे होश ले लो . It has a resonant BONGO drum rhythm. GUITAR and VIOLINS are nicely executed in all the interludes, with different tunes. Rajesh Khanna - Hema Malini.

Rang Bhare Mausam Se “Bandish” 1981

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

Breezing melody with amazing DHOLAK rhythm. Beautiful orchestra arrangement with overlapping sound effects of two different string instruments. Rajesh Khanna - Hema Malini.

Ladaka Tumhara Kuwari “Krodhi” 1981

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

A perfect wedding song, melodious one, starts with CLAPPING intermixing with DHOLAK rhythm, CHORUS and humming by Kishore Kumar. SHEHNAI is excellently used in the first interlude. Second interlude is full of VIOLINS. CLAPPING and CHORUS are the highlights of this song. Filmed on Shashi Kapoor - Zeenat Aman.

Sara Din Satate Ho “Raste Ke Pyar Ke” 1982

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

An extremely melodious duet. Asha ji’s rendering in particular तुम याद याद याssss द, is a killer. Sweet DHOLAK rhythm. VIOLINS in symphony style are melodiously surrounded with Kishore Kumar’s rendering. Jeetendra - Rekha