Sound of SHEHNAI :: Laxmikant-Pyarelal Enrich Orchestra

Sound of SHEHNAI :: Laxmikant-Pyarelal Enrich Orchestra 

SHEHNAI  Originated from India. Mostly used in North India. It is must in Indian Weddings,  

It is especially played when the bride leaves his father's place but this time it sounds sad. 

Shehnai player,  late Ustad Bismillah and SHEHNAI have become a synonym in India. In the Year 1958 Producer / Director Mr. Vijay Bhatt had made the movie “Goonj Uthi Shehnai”. The film's story was based on Shehnai Player. Lots of scope for Shehnai. Late Ustad Bismillah Khan have played the Shehnai for the background music as well as for the songs composed by the music director Vasant Desai.

Actually SHEHNAI was not utilized as much as Sitar, Flute, Sarod and Santoor etc in the  Hindi Film Songs. However, many music directors orchestrated SHEHNAI in their songs.

Music Director Ramlal who composed the music for V Shantaram’s “Sehra” 1963, was a very good SHEHNAI player. He played the Shehnai for many hit songs including Raj Kapoor and Laxmikant-Pyarelal classic “Satyam Shivam Sundaram” 1978, ‘rang mahal ke dus darwaze’ rendered by Lata Mangeshkar - Bhupendra Singh. 

Use of SHEHNAI by various music directors. 

Ram Ganguli

Zinda Hoon Is Tarah   “Aag” 1948

Naushad

Aaye Na Balam Vada Kar Ke    “Shabab” 1954

Pee Ke Ghar Aaj                      “Mother India”  1957

Salil Chaudhari

Jhoome Re Kali Bhanwara     “Naukari”     1954

Chitragupt

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi          “Patang”   1957

Vasant Desai

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet   “Goonj Uthi Shehnai”  1958.

N Dutta

Tu Mere Pyar Ka Phool   “Dhool Ka Phool” 1958

C Ramchandra  

Tu Chhupi Hai Kahan     “Navrang”  1959

S D Burman

Chal Ri Sajni    “Bambai Ka Babu”   1960

Roshan 

Aap Ne Yaad Dilaya          “Aarti”  1962

Ramlal 

Taqdeer Ka Fasana       “Sehra”  1963

Ravi

Babul Ki Dua Leti Ja         “Neel Kamal”  1968

Khaiyyam

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Main   “Kabhi Kabhi”   1976’

Laxmikant-Pyarelal also composed some melodious songs, harmonizing Shehnai, in their enrich orchestra arrangements. Few of the songs are considered for the review. 

Songs Not Reviewed :-

Koi Shahari Babu "Loafer" 1973

Ni Main Year Manani "Daag" 1973

Meri Kismat Main "Prem Rog" 1981

Likhanewale Ne Likh Dale "Arpan" 1983

SHEHNAI player late Ustad Bismillah Khan praised of Laxmikant-Pyarelal for the beautiful use of SHEHNAI in the songs ‘Main To Deewana’ and ‘Ram Kare Aisa Ho Jaye’ both from the super musical hit film “Milan”, 1967.

Chori Chori Jo Tum Se Mili      “Parasmani” 1963

(Lata Mangeshkar - Mukesh   /  Farooq Qaisar)

Use of SHEHNAI and MANDOLIN in “Prelude” and all the “interludes” are worth listening to.

Itni Jaldi Kya Hai Gori         “Sati Savitri” 1964

(Lata - Usha - Kamal Barot  / Pandit Bharat Vyas

A wedding and slightly naughty song, beautifully decorated with glimpses of FLUTE, SHEHNAI and DHOLAK. Don’t forget to listen to the MANDOLIN in “Prelude”.

Mubarak Ho Sabko Sama Ye Suhana      “Milan”  1967

(Mukesh / Anand Bakshi)

Singer Mukesh is simply the best choice for this song. Sad songs starts with ‘zero’ prelude. Ravishing DHOLAK rhythm, intermixed with DUFF, at some places. FLUTE is awesomely used as filler in the mukhada. First ‘interlude’ MANDOLIN, beautifully orchestrated followed by superb display of symphony style VIOLINS. Second ‘interlude’ starts with VIOLINS, later tunefully  intermixed with SHEHNAI. Third ‘interlude’ beautiful display of FLUTE. First and third  ‘antaras’ are melodiously filled with FLUTE. The second  is filled with SHEHNAI. ‘Postlude’ of 12 seconds is synchronization of FLUTE, MANDOLIN and SHEHNAI, sounds well. Filmed on Sunil Dutt and Nutan.

Khushi Ki Woh Raat Aa Gayi     “Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke”  1969 .                                          (Mukesh / Majrooh Sultanpuri)       

One of the excellent songs on SHEHNAI. “Prelude” of 57 seconds mesmerizes. It is awesomely orchestrated with SHEHNAI and FLUTE with astounding  DHOLAK rhythm. Second ‘interlude’ is superbly orchestrated with synchronization of SHEHNAI and SITAR.The postlude is full of SHEHNAI. Filmed on Jeetendra. 

Jawani O Diwani Tu Zindabad     “Aan Milo Sajna” 1970 (Kishore Kumar  / Anand Baksh)i

Kishore Kumar-Rajesh Khanna at it’s best. Enchantingly orchestrated 39 seconds ‘prelude’ with MANDOLIN, SHEHNAI / NADASWARAM and VIOLINS. All these musical instruments are once again used, with different tune, in the interludes. DHOLAK rhythm is fantastic, in particular the “pick-up” at 0.56/0.57.

Hathon Mein Mehandi        “Uphaar” 1971

Lata Mangeshkar  /  Anand Bakshi

The perfect wedding song, sweet and melodious, as well. Excellent “prelude”, starting from 0.41 to 1.14 This song is a ‘folk’ showing traditional Rajasthani “ KATHPUTLI”. HAND DRUMS and the “BOLI” / “SHRUTTI” (This is a musical instrument made of two thin and small bamboo strips which have a reed in between and produces a sharp sound by blowing air in and out on it) are beautifully decorated in the orchestra to give the traditional “FOLK” touch. Lata Mangeshkar has brilliantly synchronized her voice with Laxmikant-Pyarelal's orchestra arrangements.

Shehnai Baje Na Baje     “Shor”  1972

(Lata Mangeshkar / Verma Malik)

Lata Mangeshkar's "humming" "aa oomm  oomm aa oomm oomm" and few string instruments in the "prelude" of the song are beautifully synchronized with "Jaya Bhaduri"s swinging action. The "Dholak'' rhythm is absolutely "ear-pleasing". Interludes are orchestrated with SHEHNAI and RUBAB.

Rang Mahal Ke Dus Darwaze   “Satyam Shivam Sundaram”  1978

(Lata Mangeshkar - Bhupendra Singh / Vitthalbhai Patel)

SHEHNAI is prominently, efficaciously and mellifluously orchestrated in "Prelude", "Interlude" and "Postlude" and also as a 'filler' in 'antara'. At some places SHEHNAI is wonderfully synchronized with male singer Bhupendra Singh rendering.

Chalo Re Doli Uthao        “Jaani Dushman”  1979

(Mohammad Rafi  / Verma Malik)

One of the finest compositions on SHEHNAI. ‘Prelude’ CHORUS Humming. SHEHNAI used in interlude is wonderful. Filmed on Jeetendra, Neetu Singh, Shatrughn Sinha

Tere Haathon Mein Pehna Ke    “Jaani Dushman”  1979

(Mohammad Rafi - Asha Bhosle  / 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”. Filmed on Jeetendra - Neetu Singh.

Ladaka Tumhara Kunwara Rah Jata   “Krodhi”  1980

(Kishore Kumar - Lata Mangeshkar  /  Anand Bakshi)

Tere Mere Beech Main   “Ek Duje Ke Liye” 1981

(Lata Mangeshkar - S P Balasubramaniam  / Anand Bakshi)

Composed in Hindustani Classical Raag “SHIVRANJANI”. 16 seconds of ‘prelude’ orchestrated with glimpses of GUITAR, Symphony style CELLOs, and VIOLINS and awesome aalaps by Lataji. Excellent “DHOLAK” rhythm. SANTOOR, FLUTE, VIOLINS and SHEHNAI are mellifluously decorated in the orchestra. 

Ye Galiya Ye Chaubara      “Prem Rog”  1982

(Lata Mangeshkar  /  Santosh Anand)

Wonderful traditional wedding song. Awesome DHOLAK rhythm, SHAHNAI is wonderfully orchestrated in the second interlude. 

 

Ajay Poundarik

Vadodara (Gujarat)

ACTORS / ACTRESS SIGNATURE TUNES BY LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL

ACTORS / ACTRESS SIGNATURE  TUNES  BY LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL 

 

 

Hindi Film Songs are of much importance for a film's success and also for any actors/actresses  to get boost-ups his/her popularity. In the past many popular songs filmed on actor/actress  have made them stars.  

 

Music directors Laxmikant-Pyarelal have composed many of such popular songs which have benefited the films to become hits as well as the film actors/actresses popularity hiked.

 

Laxmikant-Pyarelal magical super hit  song, ‘Bindiya Chamke Gi’  from “Do Raaste” in 1969 gave name and fame as well as ‘star’ status to Mumtaz.  Her popularity chart further got the boost through the songs ‘Sanam Tu Bewafa Ke’  from “Khilona”, 1970 and ‘Koi Shahari Babu’ from the film “Loafer” 1973.  

 

Likewise, Laxmikant-Pyarelal music did similar success for Sridevi ‘Hawa Hawai’ from “Mr India” in 1987 and also for Madhuri Dixit ‘Ek Do Teen’ from “Tezaab” in 1988. Not only that, singers of these songs Kavitha Krishnmoorthy and Alka Yagnik, respectively,  got recognition as singers. 

 

Jeetendra became ‘star’ through the success of musical hit film “Farz”, 1967, in particular the song ‘Mast Baharon Ka Aashiq’. 

 

Laxmikant-Pyarelal has composed maximum enduring superhit songs for Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Rishi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Jacky Shroff and many.

 

Lesser known actors like Chunky Pande, ( ‘So Gaya Ye Jahan’ from “Tezaab” in 1988.), Vijay Arora (‘Ek Ritu Aaye’ from “Goutam Govinda” in 1977), Javed Jaafri (‘Bol Baby Bol Rock-N-Roll’ from “Meri Jung”, 1984) and Shekhar Suman (‘Sanz Dhale’ from “Utsav”, 1984) got the signature tunes composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

 

Dancers cum lesser known actresses like Laxmi Chhaya is known for the songs like ‘Mar Diya Jaye Ke Chhod Diya Jaye’   ‘Hi Sharmau Kis Kis Ko Batau’  and ‘Aaya Aaya Atariaya Pe Koi Chor’ all from “Mera Gaon Mera Desh” 1971, Kumkum famous for ‘Mera Naam Hai Chameli’ from “Raja Aur Rank” 1968, Indrani Mukharjee ‘Payal Ki Jhankar Raste Raste’ from “Mere Lal” 1966, etc have got these superhit songs. 

 

SIX  Best Songs, covering two stars in each song, are considered for the review.

 

List of the SIGNATURE TUNES, songs, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal for various actors / actresses. These songs made the actors / actress more popular.

 

 

AMITABH BACHCHAN-

Aadmi Jo Kehta Hai ( MAJBOOR, 1974)

My Name is Anthony (AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY, 1977)

Bane Chahe Dushman  (DOSTANA, 1980)

John Jaani Janardan (NASEEB, 1981) 

Gori Ka Sajan Sajan Ki Gori (AAKHRI RAASTA, 1987)

Jumma Chumma De De (HUM, 1990)

Tu Muze Kubul (KHUDA GAWAH, 1991)

 

ANIL KAPOOR-

One Two Ka Four My Name Is Lakhan (RAAM LAKHAN, 1987).

Zindagi Ki Yahi Reet Hai (MR INDIA, 1987)

 

AROONA IRANI -

Ai Phasa (BOBBY, 1973)

Panditji Mere Marane Ke Baad (ROTI KAPADA AUR MAKAN, 1974)

 

BINDOO - 

Meharban Mehaboob (AANSOO BAN GAYE PHOOL, 1969)

Dard - E - Dil Badhata Jaye (BUNIYAD, 1972)

Hungama Ho Gaya.(ANHONEE, 1973)

 

BISWAJEET-

Nazan Na Lag Jaye, O My Love (NIGHT IN LONDON, 1967)

Akela Hoon Main Humsafar (JAAL, 1967)

 

ASHA PAREKH –

Suno Sajna Papihe Ne ( AAYE DIN BAHAR KE , 1966)

Tere Karan Mere Sajan (AAN MILO SAJNA, 1970)

Sona Layi Ja Re (MERA GAON MERA DESH, 1971) 

Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (MAIN TULASI TERE ANGAN KI, 1979)

 

BABITA –

Hum to tere aashik (FARZ, 1967),

Bar Bar Din Ye Aaye..Happy Birthday To You (FARZ, 1967) 

Sheeshi bhari gulab ki (JEET, 1971)

 

BELA BOSE - 

O Dilwalo Saaz - E - Dil (LOOTERA, 1965)

 

CHUNKY PANDEY - 

So Gaya Yeh Jahan So Gaya (TEZAAB, 1987)

 

DHARMENDRA –

Mere Dushman Tu Meri (AAYE DIN BAHAR KE, 1966)

Chhalkaye Jaam (MERE HUMDUM MERE DOST, 1968)

Hui Sham Unka Khayal Aa Gaya (MERE HUMDUM MERE DOST, 1968)

Na Ja Kahin Ab Na Ja (MERE HUMDUM MERE DOST, 1968)

Saathiya Nahon Jaana Ke Jeena Lage (AAYA SAWAN ZUM KE, 1969)

Kuchh Kehata Hai Ye Sawan (MERA GAON MERA DESH, 1971) 

Jaani O Jaani (RAJA JANI, 1972)

Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai (LOAFER, 1973)

Gadi Bula Rahi Hai ( DOST, 1974) 

Main Jat Yamla Pagla (PRATIGYA, 1976)

Aaja Teri Yaad Aaye (CHARAS, 1976)

O Meri Mehabooba (DHARAM VEER, 1977) 

 

DEV ANAND -

Ke Main Aaya Hoon (AMIR GARIB, 1974)..Excellent use of saxophone. 

 

DIMPLE KAPADIA –

Hum tum ek kamre/ 

Jhooth bole (BOBBY, 1973)

 

HEMA MALINI-

O Ghata Sawari (ABHINETRI, 1970)

Sharafat Chhod Di Maine (SHARAFAT, 1970)

ABCD Chhodo (RAJA JANI, 1972)

Aaja Teri Yaad Aayee (CHARAS, 1976)

Dream Girl Dream Girl, (DREAM GIRL,1977)

Zindagi Na Toote Ladi (KRANTI, 1981)

Mere Naseeb Mein Tu Hai (NASEEB, 1982)

 

HELEN –

Aa Jan-E-Ja Aa Mera Ye Husn Jawan (INTQAAM, 1969)

Mujhe Dekhiye Koi Dastan Houn (LOOTERA, 1965)

Meara Naam Hai Jamila ( NIGHT IN LONDON, 1967)

Ooi Maa Ooi Ma Ye Kya Ho Gaya (PARASMANI, 1963)

Hum Pyar Kiye Janeyge (AAYA TOOFAN, 1964)

Meghawa Gagan Beech Jhanke (HARISCHANDRA TARAMATI 1963)

 

INDRANI MUKHARJEE 

Payal Ki Jhankar Raste Raste (MERE LAL, 1966)  .The best song on HARMONIUM 

 

JACKIE SHROFF –

Tu Mera Jaanu Hai (HERO, 1983)

 

JAYA BHADURI - 

Patta Patta Buta Buta (EK NAZAR, 1972)

Pehle Sau Baar Idhar (EK NAZAR, 1972)

Hami Kare Koi Surat (EK NAZAR, 1972)

Shehnai Baje Na Baje (SHOR, 1972)

 

JAVED JAFARI 

Bol Baby Bol Rock N Roll ( MERI JUNG, 1984) 

 

JEETENDRA –

Mast baharon ka main aashiq (FARZ, 1967)

Bar Bar Din Ye Aaye (FARZ, 1967)

Je Hum Tum Chori Se (DHARTI KAHE PUKAR KE, 1968)

Badi Mastani Hai Meri Mehbooba (JEENE KI RAAH, 1969)

Hi Re Hi Nind Nahi Aaye (HUMJOLI, 1971)

Dil Ki Bate Dil Hi Jane (ROOP TERA MASTANA, 1972)

 

JAYA PRADHA –

Dafli wale (SARGAM, 1977)

 

JAYALALITHA ( EX Tamil Nadu CM) –

Jag Badan Main Jwala (IZZAT, 1969)..Mind-blowing Rhythm 

 

JOY MUKHARJEE -

Bade Miyan Deewane Aise Na Bano (SHAGIRD, 1967)

Duniya Pagal Hai (SHAGIRD, 1967)

 

KAMAL HAASAN –

Tere mere beech mein (EK DUUJE KE LIYE, 1981)

 

KIMI KATKAR –

Jumma chumma de de (HUM, 1991)

 

KISHORE KUMAR –(Songs filmed on Actor Kishore Kumar )

Mere Mehboob Quayamt Hogi (MR. X IN BOMBAY, 1964)

Ajanabi Tum Jane Pehachane Se (HUM SAB USTAD HAI, 1965)

Pyar Baantte Chalo ( HUM SAB USTAD HAI, 1965)

Suno Jana Suno Jana ( HUM SAB USTAD HAI, 1965)

Ye Dard Bhara Afasana (SHREEMAN FANTOOSH, 1965) 

Din Jawani Ke Bar Bar (PYAR KIYE JAA, 1966) 

 

KUMKUM-

Mera Naam Hai Chameli ...(RAJA AUR RANK, 1968)

 

LAXMI CHHAYA -

Maar Diya Jaye Ke Chhod Diya Jaye 

HiSharmau Kis Kis Ko Batau 

Aaya Aaya Atariaya Pe Koi Chor (all from MERA GAON MERA DESH, 1971)

 

LEENA CHANDAWARKAR-

Dhal Gaya Din Ho Gayi Sham (HUMJOLI, 1971)

Jane Kyon Log Muhobbat Kiya Karate Hai.( MEHABOOB KI MEHANDI 1971) 

Gum Ka Fasana (MANCHALI, 1973)

 

MANOJ KUMAR

Tauba Ye Matwali Chal (PATTHAR KE SANAM, 1967)

EK Pyar Ka Nagma Hai (SHOR, 1972)

MADHURI DIXIT –

Ek do teen char (TEZAAB, 1987),

Choli ke peeche (KHAL-NAYAK, 1993)

 

MALA SINHA -

Neend Kabhi Rehti Thi Aankhon Main (AASRA, 1966) 

Meri Zindagi Ke Chirag Ko ( JAAL, 1967 )

 

MEHMOOD -

Mehbooba Mehbooba (SADHU AUR SHAITAN, 1969)

 

MANISHA KOIRALA –

Ilu Ilu (SAUDAGAR, 1992),

 

MOUSAMI  CHATERJEE 

Hi Hi Ek Ladaka Muzako Khat (KACHCHE DHAAGE, 1973)

Megha Re Megha Re (PYASA SAWAN). 

 

MUMTAZ –

Bindiya Chamkegi (DO RAASTE, 1969)

Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara (DO RAASTE, 1969)

Sanam Tu Bewafa Ke Naam Se (KHILONA, 1971) 

Koi Shahri Babu (LOAFER, 1974)

 

NANDA –

Ek pyar ka naghma hai (SHOR, 1971)

Jare Kare Badara  (DHARTI KAHE PUKAR KE, 1969)

 

NUTAN 

Sawan Ka Mahina (MILAN, 1967) 

 

PADMINI KOLHAPURE –

Yashomati Maiya Se (STYAM SHIVAM SUNDARM, 1977)

Yeh Galiyan yeh chaubara (PREM ROG)

 

PRAN - 

Daroo Ki Botal Main (MAJBOOR, 1974)

 

PREMNATH - 

Jeevan Chala Ne Ka Naam (SHOR, 1972)

 

RAAKHEE –

Jhilmil sitaron ka aangan hoga (JEEVAN MRITYU, 1971)

 

REKHA-

Man Kyon Behka Re Aadhi Raat Ko (UTSAV, 1984)

Doori na rahe koi (KARTAVYA, 1978)

 

RAJESH KHANNA –

Mere Naseeb Main, (DO RAASTE, 1969)

Yeh Reshmi Jhulphe ( DO RAASTE, 1969)

Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara (DO RAASTE, 1969)

Achha To Hum Chalte Hai. (AAN MILO SAJANA, 1970)

Veda Tera Vaada (DUSHMAN, 1971)

Ye Jo Chilman Hai (MEHBOOB KI MENANDI, 1971)

Mere Deewanepan Ki (MEHBOOB KI MEHANDI, 1971)

Chal Chal Mere Saathi (HAATHI MERE SAATHI, 1971)

Mere Dil Mein Aaj Kya Hai (DAAG, 1973)

Ye Jo Public Hai (ROTI,1974)

Aap Ke Anurodh Pe (ANURODH, 1977)

Akela Gaya Han Main (RAJPUT, 1981)

 

RATI AGNIHOTRI –

Tere mere beech mein (EK DUUJE KE LIYE, 1981)

 

REENA ROY –

Tere sang pyar (NAGIN, 1976),

Meri Sanson Ko Jo (BADALTE RISHTE, 1978) 

Sheesha ho ya dil ho (AASHA, 1980)

 

RISHI KAPOOR –

Main Shayar to nahin (BOBBY,1973),

Parda Hai Parda Hai (AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY, 1977)

Dafli wale (SARGAM, 1979),

Om shanti Om (KARZ, 1980)

Dard - E - Dil (KARZ, 1980)

 

SADHANA-

Main Dekhu Jis Aur Sakhi Re Samne Mere Sawariya (ANITA, 1967)

Na Baba Naba (ANITA, 1967)

Kaise Rahoon Chup ??? (INTQAAM, 1969)

Suniye Jara Baithiye Na Hum Aap Ke (GEETA MERA NAAM, 1975)

SHATRUGHN  SINHA

Bane Chahe Dushman  (DOSTANA  1980)

Chor Mach Gaya Shor (BADLA 1974)

 

SHARMILA TAGORE –

Chalo Sajana Jahan Tak (MERE HUMDUM MERE DOST, 1969)

Do Din Ki Zindagi (SATYAKAM, 1970)

Ye Kaisa Ghum Sajana (MERE SAJANA, 1970)

Ek Chehare Pe Kayi (DAAG, 1973) 

 

SHEKHAR SUMAN -

Saanjh Dhale Gagan Tale (UTSAV, 1984)

 

SAIRA BANU –

Dil vil pyar vyar (SHAGIRD, 1967)

Woh Hai Zara Khafa Khafa (SHAGIRD, 1967)

Rootha Hai To Mana Lenge (JWAR BHATA, 1974)

 

SANJEEV KUMAR –

O Phirki Wali Tu Kal Phir Aana ( RAJA AUR RANK, 1968)

Shadi Ke Liye Raja Mand Kar Li ( DEVI, 1968)

Khilona jaan kar (KHILONA, 1971)

 

SHASHI KAPOOR

Phool Ban Jaunga Shart Ye Hai (PYAR KIYE JAA, 1966) 

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (ABHINETRI, 1971) 

 

SRIDEVI –

Main Teri Dushman ( NAGINA 1986) 

Hawa Hawaii (MR INDIA, 1987)

Kisi Ke Haath Na Aayyegi (CHAALBAAZ, 1989)

 

SUNIL DUTT –

Sawan Ka Mahina ( MILAN, 1967)

Mubarak Ho Sabko ( MILAN, 1967)

Ram Kare Aisa Ho Jaye ( MILAN, 1967)

 

SANJAY DUTT-

Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Houn Main ( KHALNAYAK 1993) 

 

TANUJA –

Aap Mujhe Achchhe Lagane Lage  ( JEENE KI RAAH, 1969) 

Roz Sham Aati Thi (IMTIHAN, 1974)

 

VINOD KHANNA –

Ruk Jaana Nahin (IMTIHAN, 1974)

 

VIJAY ARORA -

Ek Ritu Aaye Ek Ritu Jaye (GOUTAM GOVINDA, 1979)

 

ZEENAT AMAN –

Hi Hi Yeh Majboori (ROTI KAPDA AUR MAKAN, 1974)

Main Na Bhulunga (ROTI KAPDA AUR MAKAN, 1974)

Satyam Shivam Sundaram (STYAM SHIVAM SUNDARM, 1977)

 

The list has no end. 

 

1) Baar  Baar Din Ye  Aaye     (FARZ, 1967)

 

 (Anand Bakshi   Mohammad Rafi)     (JEETENDRA  BABITA)

 

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) Sawan Ka Mahina        (MILAN, 1967)

 

(Anand Bakshi   Mukesh - Lata)         (NUTAN   SUNIL DUTTA)

 

“Milan”, starring Sunil Dutt – Nutan, was a musical blockbuster movie of the year 1967. The song “ सावन का महीना पवन करे सोर “ stormed the nation.  An inordinately popular song, till date. Exceptionally melodious duet. Beautiful DHOLAK rhythm.  Beautifully orchestrated musical instruments,  MANDOLIN, FLUTE, symphony VIOLINES overlapping the FLUTE.  Second ‘interlude’ again symphony style VIOLINS, RUBAB with overlapping sound effects of FLUTE. In the third Interludes’ are orchestrated in ‘western’ style with no ‘rhythm’. First ‘interlude’ have ‘interlude’ again VIOLINS in symphony style. The song topped the 1967 Binaca Geetmala Finals. Filmed on  Sunil Dutt and Nutan.

3) Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara    "Do Raaste"  1969

(Anand Bakshi    Rafi - Lata)                         (RAJESH KHANNA   MUMTAZ)

 

This super hit song which has class and mass appeal. You can here the glimpses of Shiv Kumar Sharma's SANTOOR in between the song. Inordinately melodious, fascinatingly composed duet, filmed on Rajesh Khanna-Mumtaz. Beautifully orchestrated “interludes” with VIOLINS, FLUTE and SANTOOR, in particular the synchronism of VIOLINS with SANTOOR in first / third as well as FLUTE with SANTOOR in second interlude. Another beauties of this graceful duet are the ‘stroke’ of SANTOOR with DHOLAK, at the beginning of each of the ‘antara’’ as well as ‘pauses’ given by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi, for 4 seconds, to highlight Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s ‘rhythm’, intermixing of  DHOLAK - SANTOOR, in the middle of each of ‘antares’.  (first at 2.44). The rhythm patterns for ‘interludes’ (BONGO DRUMS) are different from that of ‘antara’/’mukhda’ (DHOLAK).

 

4)  Aaja Teri Yaad Aayee         “Charas”  1976

(Anand Bakshi       Rafi - Lata - Anand Bakshi)         (DHARMENDRA  HEMA MALINI)

 

Laxmikant Pyarelal delivers yet another masterpiece which proves again why they were the king of hindi film music for almost three and half decades. Orchestrated with symphony style VIOLINS and CELLOS. SARANGI, BANJO, FLUTE and SANTOOR are awesomely instrumented in the interludes. Mesmerizing DHOLAK rhythm. 

5) Dafli Wale Dafli Baja         “Sargam”  1979

(Anand Bakshi        Lata - Rafi)                          (RISHI KAPOOR   JAYA PRADA)

 

The sounds of the DAFLI (Hand Drum) and the GHUNGAROO (Ankle Bells) are beautifully synchronised to create an appropriate “rhythm” for this extremely melodious song. VIOLINS are awesomely orchestrated in the ‘interludes’. Whenever Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed music, they always took careful consideration of the plot outline of the film. That may not seem like a big deal but it is when there are few music directors in Bollywood who don’t have even the faintest idea of what the film that they are producing music for is about. Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar excel in the songs they sing. Song is shoot in Srinagar, Kashmir. 

6) Salamat Rahe Dostana Hamara  “DOSTANA”  1980

(Anand Bakshi    Rafi - Kishore)          (AMITABH BACHCHAN   SHATRUGHN SINHA)

 

One of the most popular male duets, on ‘friendship’. Very simple tune and composition effortlessly rendered by legends Rafi - Kishore. Effectively acted by Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughn Sinha. Mellifluously orchestrated in Symphony style VIOLINS. 

Ajay Poundarik

Vadodara (Gujarat)

India