Laxmikant-Pyarelal :: Exquisite Music For SANJAY KHAN

Laxmikant-Pyarelal :: Exquisite Music For SANJAY  KHAN

Actor Producer Director Sanjay Khan and the Music Directors Laxmikant-Pyarelal        

started their respective film careers around the same time. Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s                 

first film “Parasmani” was released in 1963 and Sanjay Khan made his debut,                 

through a small roll, in the year 1964, through director Chetan Anand’s “Haqeeqat”. 

In 1964, Sanjay Khan got an opportunity to work in Rajshri Pictures “DOSTI”, which has music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. From here the association of Sanjay Khan and Laxmikant-Pyarelal started. 

In 1966 Sanjay Khan got an opportunity to work as a lead role, opposite vetern actress Mala Sinha in the musical hit film “DILLAGI”, which had  music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film has some beautiful songs. Usha Mangeshkar’s one song Ye Aaj Kal Ke Ladake rocks. She got name and fame through this song. 

Total 15 films in which Laxmikant-Pyarelal has given the music for Sanjay Khan’s film.  

1    Dosti    1964.

2    Dillagi   1966.

3    Milan Ki Raat  1967

4    Shart    1968

5    Intequam   1968

6    Madhavi     1969

7    Pushpanjali 1970

8    Woh Din Yaad Karo  1970

9    Haseenon Ka Devata  1971

10  Wafaa     1971

12  Duniya Ka Mela  1974

13  Nagin    1976

14  Mastan Dada  1977

15  Kala Dhanda Gore Log   1986 (Also as a Director)

Laxmikant-Pyarelal has utilized four singers for Sanjay Khan. Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, Kishore Kumar and Talat Mehmood.  

BINACA  GEETMALA:- 

Sanjay Khan’s eight songs, which has music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, appeared in 

Binaca Geetmala Finals. Four songs from “Dosti” 1964 / 1965. One song each from “Dillagi” 1966, Ye Aaj Kal Ke Ladake at 14th position and that of “Milan Ki Raat”, 1967 Aankh Milaye Na Muskuraye Na at 21st position. 1st positions for the song from “Inteqam” 1969, Kaise Rahoo Chup ?. The positions for songs of “Dosti” and “Nagin” are not considered, as they were not filmed on Sanjay Khan. 

However, many songs from “Shart”, “Madhavi”, “Pushpanjali”, “Woh Din Yaad Karo”, “Wafaa” etc did appear in weekly countdown but failed to reach ‘finals’. 

Laxmikant-Pyarelal have given excellent music, according to change of time, throughout their stay of 35 years (1963 - 1998). The duo was in top form in the sixties, the initial stage. Whether it is B grade or C grade film, the music was excellent. Sanjay Khan was lucky to get some of the outstanding songs from Laxmi-Pyare. 

1  DILLAGI      1966

Sanjay Khan - Mala Sinha starrer. If I am to ask the best musical film of Sanjay Khan with Laxmikant-Pyarelal, I will vote for “DILLAGI”. A Black & White Musical. All the songs are superb. Have taken 3 songs of the film for review. 

-- Ab Jeene Ka Mousam Aaya….Rafi-Asha 

-- Mere Dil Main Chal Rahe...Lata 

-- Puchho To Naam Bhi …..Rafi

-- Dupatta Odhe Nikali Yaara ….Rafi

----Ye Aaj Kal Ke Ladake  

(Singer:- Usha Mangeshkar.  Songwriter:- Majrooh Sultanpuri)

Rock & Roll style rhythm. Excellent work on GUITAR (played by Gorakh Sharma), The super-hit song of the film. 

--Tum Meri Zindagi Ho

(Singer:- Lata Mangeshkar - Mukesh. Songwriter:- Majrooh Sultanpuri)

Sweet and Melodious duet with lots of ‘rhythmic’ ‘pauses’. The rhythm sounds like “Qawwali” style. Typical duet matching to the other duets of sixties. 

--Tauba Ye Nazare  

(Singer:- Mohammad Rafi  Songwriter:- Majrooh Sultanpuri)

“Prelude” of 44 seconds is  very melodious, Rafi Saab’s humming, ACOUSTIC GUITAR and VIOLINS. Flawless ‘romantic’ rendering, beautiful BONGO DRUM fast rhythm. First and last ‘interludes’ are orchestrated with ACCORDION and GUITAR. Second “interlude” Rafi Saab has repeated the humming.

2   MILAN KI RAAT      1967

Sanjay Khan-Sharmila Taigore starer. This film was released in 1967 when Laxmikant-Pyarelal was right on TOP. The duo’s other musical hits like, ‘Farz’, ‘Shagird’, “Patthar Ke Sanam’, ‘Night In London’, ‘Anita’, ‘Jaal’ and ‘Milan’ were also released. “Milan Ki Raat” was an average hit with a couple of good songs.  

-- Babu Re Babu Is Zamane….Asha Bhosle

-- Dum Tara Dum Tara …...Asha Bhosle (superb composition)

-- Gham Ki Badli Chhai Judai Leke Aayee …..Mukesh

-- Chinta Mat Kariyo….Lata

--Aankh Milaye Na Muskuraye Na

(Singer:- Mohammad Rafi  Songwriter:- Anand Bakshi))

This song is effortlessly sung by Rafi saab in a "ROCK N ROLL" style, synchronizing his rendering with BONGO DRUMS  ‘rhythm'. Another beauty of the song is that it is completely woven around the glimpses of GUITAR, in the 'interludes' and as 'filler' to create a romantic feel through the orchestra. 

HIT song of 1967 at "right" moment…When late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Playing Test Cricket at Leeds (UK), “proposed” Sharmila Tagore, by scoring brilliant Century (148 runs).

3  INTEQAM   1968

R K Nayyar and actress Sadhana home production. Excellent music, blockbuster. Sanjay Khan - Sadhna

— Aa Jaan -E- Jaa ? ...Lata

-- Geet Tere Saaz Ka …..Lata

-- Mehfil Soyee….Lata

-- Hum Tumhare  Liye ….Lata-Rafi

-- Jo Unki Tamanna Hai Barbad Ho Ja

(Singer:- Mohammad Rafi. Songwriter:- Rajendra Krishan)

A classic song. Just close your eyes and feel the fragrance and elegance of the eternal voice of Rafi Saab.  Beautifully orchestrated on PIANO with mesmerizing DHOLAK rhythm. The “interludes” are designed by instrumenting solo VIOLIN, SYMPHONY style VIOLINS and PIANO. Sanjay Khan looks smart. Sadhana and Anju Mahendru look charming.

-- Kaise Rahoon Chup

(Singer:- Lata Mangeshkar. Songwriter:- Rajendra Krishnan)

Another drunkard song from “Inteqam” with “HICCUPs” as well as “CHOO-CHOO” sound naughtily rendered by Lata Mangeshkar. Here we find Sadhana getting drunk and singing / dancing a song at a party, much to the embarrassment of Sanjay Khan and Rehman. This soundtrack is still memorable today.  The “prelude” of 34 seconds starts with ACCORDION and SYMPHONY style VIOLINS. The “Interludes” are awesomely orchestrated with LATA ji’s ‘intoxicated’ “AALAPS”, synchronised with FLUTE, HICCUPS as well as VIOLINS in SYMPHONY style, ACOUSTIC GUITAR and ACCORDION . How beautifully the GUITAR auriculares are overlapped with Lata ji’s “CHOO-CHOO” sound (2.06 to 2.09) and also at (3.24 to 3.28).  Glimpses of ACCORDION are mellifluously used as “filler”. Not to forget the different type of “rhythm” created on BONGO DRUMS. Not to forget the elegant Helen’s presence in the song.

It was a TOP hit song of the year 1969 in Binaca Geetmala Final.

4  MADHAVI    1969    

Sanjay Khan with new actress then, Deepa. Extremely melodious songs. 

-- Sanz Savere ….a beauty from Lata

-- Tum Mere Sapno Mein Aana Chhod Do

(Singers:- Asha Bhosle - Mohammad Rafi, Songwriter:- Anand Bakshi)

Mind-Boggling “prelude” of 65 seconds. First 28 seconds, SHEHNAI followed by wonderful AALAP by Ashaji, till 0.43, VIOLINS sounds mellifluous, Asha-Rafi rendering, with no orchestra, lastly strokes of VEENA for 5 seconds. Brilliant take off by Ashaji at 1.25. Ear-Pleasing DHOLAK ‘rhythm’. First interlude full of SITAR and VIOLINS. “Antara” has Rafi Saab’s AALAPS. Second ‘interlude’ VIOLINS and FLUTE 

also awesome AALAPS by Asha ji. Third ‘interlude’ same. Ashaji rendering “AAHa”, आssहाss, mesmerizes the listeners. 

5 PUSHPANJALI     1970

This film was Produced / Directed by Kishore Sahoo (Mr. Marco of Guide).         Naina Sahoo (daughter of Kishore Sahoo) was in the lead role,  opposite Sanjay Khan. The film has excellent music. 

-- Sham Dhale Jamuna Kinare….Lata-Manna Dey (classical)

-- Chham Chham Baje Payal...Lata 

-- Door Koi Bansuri Bajaye …..Lata 

-- Vaade Ki Shaam Hai …...Asha - Manna Dey

-- Duniya Se Jaanewale Jane ...Mukesh 

(Singer:- Mukesh. Songwriter:- Anand Bakshi)

Meaningful wording, excellent rendering, simple tune with lots of melody. A sad song.

Interludes are melodiously orchestrated with FLUTE and ‘symphony’ VIOLINS. 

6 WOH  DIN YAAD  KARO  1970

The film has excellent music. Sanjay Khan - Nanda starrer, movie. 

-- Yaar Jinhe Tum Bhool Gaye Ho...Lata

-- Yaar Jinhe Tum Bhool Gaye Ho...Rafi

-- Hoy Aasamaan Se Tod Ke Taare Zulf Men Teri ...Kishore - Sulakshna Pandit

-- Maine Chand Dekha Hai..Rafi

-- Mohabbat Ki Kahaniyan …(Lata - Talat Mahmood) 

(Singer:- Lata Mangeshkar - Talat Mahmood. Songwriter:- Anand Bakshi)

Very sweet song. Overlapping sound effect from Talat Mahmood * Lata Mangeshkar is ear-pleasing. Wonderfully orchestrated with ‘symphony’ VIOLINS, SANTOOR, GUITAR. Tuneful DHOLAK rhythm. This is for the first and  last time legendary singer sung for Laxmikant-Pyarelal

                                      

7 WAFAA    1971

The average hit, Sanjay Khan - Rakhee 

-- Aankhon Se Yaar Pilaye...Kishore Kumar

-- Aaloo Ki Bhaji Baingan Ka Bharta ...Kishore-Lata

(Singers:- Lata Mangeshkar - Kishore Kumar. Songwriter:- Rajendra Krishnan)

A naughty song. 

Ajay Poundarik

Atlanta (Georgia)

USA

Fascinating Hema Malini and Symphonious Laxmikant-Pyarelal

The association of actress Hema Malini with Laxmikant-Pyarelal started in 1969/1970 through the film Sharafat . It was Hema Malini's fifth Hindi Film. In-Form duo, music directors Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Sharafat was their 70th film. In the span of 22 years, the duo has scored the music for 34 films of Hema Malini.

The film was produced by Madan Mohla and directed by Asit Sen. The very first film of this Fascinating Hema Malini and Symphonious Laxmikant-Pyarelal went on to become a super hit.

It was also First film of Dharmendra - Hema Malini, the most successful pair of Hindi cinema. Dharmendra-Hema Malini pair was lucky to have as many as 17 numbers (out of total 26 films of Dharmendra - Hema Malini) of the films in which Laxmikant-Pyarelal have scored the music.

In 1977 Hema Malini produced the film "Dream Girl", starring the popular pair of Dharmendra - Hema Malini, with music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal .

Laxmikant-Pyarelal & Hema Malini 

The final Binaca Geetmala Songs:-  Hema Malini and  Laxmikant-Pyarelal have 28 numbers of the final songs, the  highest numbers of the songs by any music directors for Hema Malini. Zindagi Ki Na Tute Ladi from Kranti, second spot in 1981.  

Undoubtedly, Laxmikant-Pyarelal has utilized Lata Mangeshkar's voice for most of       Hema Malini's songs. This is to note that Hema Malini has also sung the songs under Laxmikant-Pyarelal in the films Dream Girl and Aap Beati (with Shashi Kapoor).

List of the Films:- HEMA MALINI & LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL 

1970:- 1 Sharafat, 

1971:- 2 Abhinetri,  3 Raja Jani, 

1972:- 4 Gora Aur Kala,  

1973: 5 Gehri Chaal, 6 Dost, 7 Amir Garib, 8   Dulhan, 

1975:- 9 Pratigya,  

1976:- 10 Naach Uthe Sansar, 11 Charas, 12 Maa, 13 Aap Beati, 14 Dus Numbari,  15 Jaaneman, 

1977:- 16 Dream Girl, 17 Chacha Bhatija, 18 Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein.     

1979 :- 19 Dil Ka Heera. 

1980:- 20 Bandish 

1981:- 21 Krodhi, 22 Kranti, 23 Naseeb,  24 Meri Aawaz Suno. 

1982:- 25 Samrat, 26 Farz Aur Kanoon, 27 Do Dishayen,  28 Rajput, 29 Bagawat, 30 Desh Premee,  

1983:- 31 Andha Kanoon, 

1984:- 32 Sharara, 

1989:- 33 Santosh. 

1991:- 34 Jamai Raja

Few Songs Of Hema Malini Composed By Laxmikant-Pyarelal Are Being Reviewed.

The orchestra arrangements in “Preludes” and “Interludes” used to be the assets of the  songs composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Listen to the songs, listed below, after reading the write up, explaining peculiarities, for each of the songs, you will enjoy it more.

Sharafat  1970                                                                                                                                                                                     The first film with the legendary jodi of Hema Malini-Dharmendra and the chemistry is visible from the get-go. If you're a fan of Hema Malini and her graceful dancing in any movie, you'll love the songs of Sharafat, which exploit her talent excellently. Lata Mangeshkar has sung as many as five solo songs and all are great.                                          

-- Jeevan Data Jagat Pita Tum….Lata

--Sharafat Chhod Di Maine ..Lata (The most popular song of the film)

-- Pehale Na Dekha Aise Kisi Ne .....Lata (amazing work on Sitar)

-- Mera Rasta Rok Rahe Hai …Lata

— -- Ek Din Aapne Yaad Kiye….Asha

and the melodious Mujra 

-- Duniya Ne Sunli Hai ....                                                                                               (Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Lata Mangeshkar) 

An extremely melodious ‘mujra’. The song is awesomely woven around the glimpses of HARMONIUM, as a filler, in surround sound and also in ‘interludes’. Interludes are orchestrated with HARMONIUM, VIOLINS, SAROD, SITAR and FLUTE. The rhythm of DHOLAK / TABLA synchronised with GHUNGROO BELLS. 

             

Abhinetri  1971

It was Subodh Mukharjee’s musical hit movie. Once again Album is dominated by Lata Mangeshkar who has sung as many as 6 songs, including 4 solos. All songs are melodious and wonderfully composed. 

-- O Ghata Sawari ….Lata (Fabulous melody and composition)

-- Dhadkan Har Dil Ki …. Lata

-- Khinche Humse Sanware ….Lata (Beautiful DHOLAK rhythm)

-- Sa Re Ga Ma Pa….Lata-Kishore (The most popular song of the film)

-- Milte Hi Rahenge Hum …. Lata-Mahendra - K.

-- Bane Bade Raja ….Asha Bhosle. 

--Sajna More Sajna ….Lata

(Songwriter Majrooh Sultanpuri. Singer Lata Mangeshkar)

Entire song is woven around the glimpses of SANTOOR (by Pt. Shivkumar Sharma) and FLUTE (by Pt. Hariprasasd Chaurasia). The “prelude’ of 34 seconds is full of SANTOOR as well as Lataji’s HUMMING. It also has a beautiful “Paus” of 5 to 6 secoonds. One can listen to the “rhythm” DHOLAK / TABLA.  Awesome take off 

 >> सजना ओ सजना<< by Lataji and the wonderful ‘stroke’ of SANTOOR, before

 “antara” starts. The first “interlude” has a wonderful overlapping sound effect of SANTOOR & FLUTE. Mesmerizing second ‘interlude’ starts with VIOLINS, in ‘symphony’ style. Lataji’s HUMMING brilliantly synchronized with SANTOOR and FLUTE and this is the best melodious composition of the son

Raja Jaani  1972

Once again it is Lata Mangeshkar dominated album. Musically, super-hit. All songs hit.

-- Aa Aaja Aaja Kuchh  Kehja… Lata

-- Duniya Ka Mela Mele Mein Ladaki ….Lata

-- Mubarak Ho Tuze Ae Dil...Lata 

-- ABCD Chhodo ...Lata

-- Jaani O Jaani….Kishore Kumar 

and very sweet song

-- Kitna Maja Aa Raha Hai….Lata

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Lata Mangeshkar)

16 seconds of ‘prelude’ contains VIOLINS as well as melodious HUMMING by Lataji.

Another beauty of this song is the mellifluous use of surround sound of VIOLINS in ‘symphony’ style, in ‘Mukhada’ as well as in “Antara”. SANTOOR is beautifully used in the 'Interludes". This song has different tunes in the first & second “antara”. An ‘ear-pleasing’ DHOLAK rhythm. Hema Malini looks beautiful and charming. It is the rarest of rare song, filmed on Prem Chopra. 

Gora Aur Kala   1972

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Mohammad Rafi)

Rajendra Kumar in double role. Rajkumar Kohli’s musical block-blaster. (considering only those songs filmed on Hema Malini).

-- Dheere Dheerre Bol Koi ...Lata - Mukesh (top hit song of the film)

-- Tere Nain Nashele ….Mohammad Rafi

and Laxmikant-Pyarelal & Mohammad Rafi "classic".

-- Ek Na Ek Din Ye Kahani….M. Rafi. 

Wonderfully orchestrated in western style. WALTZ rhythm. Use of GUITAR and ACCORDION is worth listening to. 

Dulhan  1974

Hema Malini with Jeetendra. Excellent music,

-- Aayegi Jaroor Chitthi Mere Naam Ki ….Lata

-- Main Dulhan Teri….Lata 

and a ‘classic’ song rendered by Kishore Kumar

-- Jane Chaman Jane Bahar …. Kishore Kumar.

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Kishore Kumar)

Mesmerizing, Breezing Melody. 41 seconds of 'prelude' with symphony style VIOLINS, Kishore Kumar's HUMMING and AALAPS set the mood of this romantic song. Interludes are orchestrated with VIOLINS, FLUTE and SAXOPHONE. Song. 

Pratigya  1976

It was Dharmendra's first home production film directed by Dalal Guha.

-Morni Re Morni Main Jungle Ki Morni…Lata

-Pardesi Aaya Desh Me…Lata

-Uth Neend Se…(Lata-Rafi) 

AND Huge Hit, everfresh and evergreen  Song

Main Jat Yamla Pagla Deewana

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Mohammad Rafi)

“Prelude” of 45 seconds is full of intermixing of the VIOLINS, Indian WIND musical instruments and Rafi Sahab’s “shouts” in “folkish” flavor. Beautiful, fast-track, DHOLAK rhythm. “Interludes” are mellifluously orchestrated with VIOLINS, Rajasthani Violins (RAVANHATTA), Punjabi DHOLs and Rafi Sahab’s sweet “screaming”. 

Charas  1976

It was Ramanand Sagar’s musical film starring Dharmendra-Hema Malini. 

It has two fabulous duets.

-- Aaja Teri Yaad Aayee….Lata-Rafi-Anand Bakshi 

and ‘good night’ song.

-- KalKi Haseen Mulaqat Ki Liye...

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Kishore Kumar-Lata Mangeshkar)

Use of Brass Instruments at it's best.

Dream Girl   1977

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Kishore Kumar)

It was Hema Malini’s first home production film. It has very good music.

Songwriter Anand Bakshi have penned a ‘special’ song for the ‘dream girl’.

Dream Girl Dream Girl, Kisi Shayar Ki Gazal

(Singer Kishore Kumar. Songwriter Anand Bakshi)

The song is wonderfully composed on western style. Use of CLARINET and other BRASS instruments in all the interludes are mellifluous. Rhythm is inter-mixed with ACOUSTIC GUITAR. Awesomely rendered by Kishore Kumar and specially penned by Anand Bakshi, for the natural dream girl Hema Malini.

Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein  1977

Gulzar is working first time with Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

-- Dakiya Daak Laya ...Kishore Kumar. 

and a GEM of a song.

-- Koi Mere Mathe Ki Bindiya

(Songwriter Gulzar   Singer Lata Mangeshkar

Excellent example of an off beat song in hindi film music. “Prelude” of 40 seconds, tunefully orchestrated with SHEHNAI and “pause” with concordant DHOLAK rhythm.

A superbly composed song with a unique DHOLAK / TABLA ‘rhythm’. The first interlude is short and instrumented with ACOUSTIC GUITAR.  Second interlude full of soft VIOLINS played in ‘symphony’ style. This song was recorded in just one take.

Kranti   1981

(Songwriter Santosh Anand. Singer Lata Mangeshkar-Nitin Mukesh)

This was Manoj Kumar’s patriotic, super-hit film with very good music.  

-- Chana Jor Garam ….Rafi-Kishore-Lata-Nitin Mukesh

-- Looie Shama Sha Looie…. Lata - N. Mukesh

-- Abke Baras Tujhe …. Mahendra Kapoor

-- Kranti Kranti….M. Kapoor, Lata, Manna Dey, N. Mukesh, Shailendra Singh

--Dilwale Tera Naam Kya Hai ….M. Kapoor - Minoo Puroshattam

--Mara Thumka ….Lata Mangeshkar and 

--Zindagi Ki Na Toote Ladi ….

(Songwriter Santosh Anand. Singer Lata Mangeshkar-Nitin Mukesh)

“PRELUDE” of the song is just mesmerizing. Use of FRENCH HORN, FLUTE and Solo VIOLIN are brilliantly used in  ́ 'PRELUDE”. Apart from this all the “INTERLUDES '' have different tunes purely in western style orchestra with BONGO Drums in the Rhythm. Once again very simple tune mellifluously orchestrated to please the musical ears of True Music Lovers. That is why LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL are considered to be Champions of all. 

Naseeb  1981

Manmohan Desai’s super musical. 

-- Mere Naseeb Mein Tu Hai Ki Nahi ..

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Lata Mangeshkar)

The song starts with Lataji “aalaps” clapping and then ACCORDION. Euphonic western “rhythm”, “interludes” orchestration with BASS GUITAR, ACCORDION and VIOLINS are worth listening to. Hema Malini rocks.

Desh Premi  1982

Manmohan Desai film. 

-- Gore Nahin Hum Kale Sahi...Laxmikant and Asha Bhosle

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Laxmikant - Asha Bhosle)

Beautiful club dance song. BONGA DRUM rhythm sounds 'African' style. Filmed on Hema Malini - Amitabh Bachchan

Sharara   1984

(Songwriter Anand Bakshi. Singer Lata Mangeshkar)

Beautiful WALTZ a sheer Magic from Lata Mangeshkar and Laxmikant-Pyarelal. ‘Prelude’ of 98 seconds, full of solo VIOLIN and awesome AALAP and HUMMING rendered by LATAji, hypnotizes. ‘Interludes’ are mellifluously orchestrated with Symphony VIOLINS, FLUTE and Lataji’s AALAP and Humming. In particular third ‘interlude’ is full of solo VIOLIN and Lataji’s AALAPs and CHORUS overlapped with Symphony VIOLINS. The song is filmed on Hema Malini and Raj Kumar.

Ajay Poundarik, Atlanta, Georgia. USA