FILMMAKERs and Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s Music.

 

FILMMAKERs and Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s Music. 

Honestly speaking Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s music / songs used to become extremely popular prior to the release of the films. Any single HIT song would help the movie to become super hit. In other words, Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s music / songs used to be one of the “star” of the film. That is why Laxmikant-Pyarelal was the first choice for any producer and directors.. Laxmikant-Pyarelal have worked with almost all the BIG names in film industries, exceptingGulzar (as filmmaker), Prakash Mehra and Nasir Hussain Films

Laxmikant-Pyarelal The First Choice for all:-

In the second half of sixties (after 1965), Laxmikant-Pyarelal become the household name in hindi film music. It was like a TSUNAMI of songs from Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Laxmikant-Pyarelal were primarily responsible for eliminating the dominance of the older music directors such as C. Ramchandra, Naushad, Shankar-Jaikishan, Madan Mohan, O.P.Nayyar, Ravi, Chitragupt, Roshan etc.

Laxmikant-Pyarelal was always the first choice for any film producing company ever since they made their entry into Hindi Film Music in 1963. As such LP has worked with almost all the prominent film producers’ directors but here some very special and major film companies, producers and directors, who have used LP often. Many producers / directors as well as film producing company got “name” and “fame” through Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s SUPER HIT music…Rajshri Films, Prasad Productions, Raj Khosla, Rajkumar Kohli, Yash Chopra, Subhash Ghai and Manmohan Desai etc...

RAJSHRI PICTURES:- (Tarachand Barjatya)

Leaving behind music director Roshan, Rajashri gave first preference to compose music for their very second film Dosti 1964). 

Dosti (1964) 

Taqdeer (1967)

Jeevan Mrityu (1969)

Uphaar (1970)

Piya Ka Ghar (1972) 

Laxmikant-Pyarelal never disappointed Rajshri Films. The songs of the above films are still popular. It is to be noted that the music of Dosti gave a name and fame to both Rajshri Films and Laxmikant-Pyarelal. 

RAJ KHOSLA FILMS:- (Raj Khosla)

Earlier, O.P. Nayyar, Ravi and Madan Mohan were the favorite music directors for the famous director Raj Khosla. But when he started his maiden film production company he preferred Laxmikant-Pyarelal as the first choice for his very first film Anita (1967). Such was the “charm / craze” of Laxmikant-Pyarelal, in the mid 60s that Raj Khosla took them in “ANITA”, despite the musical success of music director Madan Mohan with Raja Mehadi Aali Khan as the songwriter in his previous films (“Woh Kaun Thi” and “Mera Saya” ) and music director Ravi with the songwriter Shakeel Badayuni (“Do Badan”).

Anita (1967)

Do Raaste (1969)

Mera Gaon Mera Desh (1970)

Kachche Dhage (1973)

Prem Kahani (1975) 

Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1979) 

Do Premee (1980)

Dostana (1981) ..Only Director. It was produced by Yash Johar. 

Teri Mang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon 1982

Mera Dost Mera Dushman 1984

NISHI FILMS/SHANKAR MOVIES:- (Raj Kumar Kohli 

Raj Kumar Kohli and Laxmikant-Pyarelal came together with Lootera (1965). Lootera was a super musical hit ( Lata’s six solo songs rocks). This association has given many musical hits and lasted till 1990. Major musical hits includes. 

Lootera (1965)

Shart (1969) 

Gora Aur Kala (1972) 

Nagin (1975) 

Jaani Dushman (1978)

Badale Ki Aag (1983) 

Pati Patni Aur Tawaif (1990) 

PRASAD PRODUCTIONS:- (L.V.Prasad)

Earlier in Prasad Productions Films, Shankar-Jaikishan, C.Ramchandra, Roshan have scored the music but L.V.Prasad switch over to Laxmikant-Pyarelal for Milan (1967). Milan songs storm the nation. It was huge musical hit of 1967. Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Prasad Production association lasted for 18 years and have given many memorable musical hits. 

Milan (1967)

Raja Aur Runk (1968

Jeene Ki Raah (1969)

Khilona (1970) 

Shadi Ke Baad (1972)

Bidai (1974)

Ek Duje Ke Liye (1981)

Mera Ghar Mere Bachche (1984)

Swati (1985) 

All have a melodious musical score.

FILMYUG / FILMCRAFT (J. Om Prakash)

Earlier Shankar-Jaikishan have given hit music to all the J.Om Prakash's films till 1966 when J.Om Prakash signed Laxmikant-Pyarelal for Aaye Din Bahar Ke this association continued for 17 years, till Arpan (1983), Agnee (1988). Producer / Director J. Om Prakash and Music Directors Laxmikant-Pyarelal have given many musical super hits, from 1966 to 1983. This "trio”, along with lyricist Anand Bakshi, was one of the most successful in delivering the maximum musical hits. J. Om Prakash was the first producer / director to offer the first ever ‘big’ starcast film, Aaye Din Bahar Ke (Dharmendra - Asha Parekh) to Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Most of the J. Om Prakash films starts with letter A. 

Aaye Din Bahar Ke (1966)

Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke (1968)

Aan Milo Sajana (1971) 

Aakraman (1975)

Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka (1977)

Apanapan (1977)

Aasha (1979) 

Aas Paas (1981)

Apna Bana Lo (1982)

Arpan (1983) 

Agnee (1988)

All J. Om Prakash films have evergreen music.

V.SHANTARAM FILMS:- (V. Shantaram)

C. Ramchandra, Ramlal, Vasant Desai were the music directors for earlier films of V. Shantaram. It was not an easy job to enter into V. Shantaram Camp. He has his own choice of music directors which was limited to 2 to 3. Many BIG names of Music Directors of Forties, Fifties, Sixties and Seventies, could not get the chance to work with V. Shantaram. It was in 1971 LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL got an opportunity to work for the first and last time for V Shantaram’s "classic" film Dance-Musical film Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijlee. V Shantaram was having lean period after two flops “ Sehra” and “ Boond Jo Ban Gayi Moti” and for Laxmikant-Pyarelal it was an opportunity to work with a critically acclaimed director - and to show their prowess in hitherto new field - a Dance Musical. The outcome was outstanding. It was the first time in Hindi Film Music that all the songs were recorded in stereophonic sound effect. 

RK FILMS:- (Raj Kapoor)

After the death of Jaikishan. Raj Kapoor switch over to Laxmikant-Pyarelal for “Bobby” (1973). “Bobby” music stormed the nation. Association of Showman Raj Kapoor and Laxmikant-Pyarelal have given spellbound music. 

Bobby (1973)

Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1977)

Prem Rog (1982)

Evergreen musical hits.

YASH RAJ FILMS:- (Yash Chopra)

Yash Chopra have worked with music director Ravi earlier. But when Yash Chopra started his maiden Film Production Unit (Yash Raj Films) Laxmikant-Pyarelal were the first choice to score the music for Daag (1973), a superb music. If you compare all Yash Raj film’s music, the music of Daag still considered to be the best. 

MKD FILMS:- (Manmohan Desai)

When Manmohan Desai has started his own Film Production Unit, with Amar Akbar Anthony (1977. Laxmikant-Pyarelal was his first choice for this musical hit film. This association last till 1998 and has given some of the best musical hits.

Roti (1974)

Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)

Dharm Veer (1977)

Parvareesh (1977)

Chacha Bhatija (1977)

Suhag (1979)

Naseeb (1981)

Desh Premee (1982)

Coolie (1983)

Deewana Mastana (1998)

Manmohan Desai and Laxmikant-Pyarelal was super hit combo. This combo has as many as four films released in 1977, Amar Akbar Anthony, Dharm Veer, Parvareesh and Chacha Bhatija and all were musical hit. 

M KEY FILMS (Mohan Kumar)

Earlier music directors Shankar-Jaikishan and Madan Mohan have given the music for Mohan Kumar’s films. But in 1969 Mohan Kumar opted for Laxmikant-Pyarelal for his next film Anjana, 1969. Followed many hits till 1990. Mohan Kumar and Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a 22 years long lasting association with 9 films. 

Anjana (1969)

Aap Aaye Bahaar Aayi(1971)

Mom Ki Gudiya (1972) 

Amir Garib (1974)

Aap Beati (1976)

Avtaar (1983) 

All Rounder (1984)

Amrit (1986)

Amba (1990)

Likewise his “Guru” J Om Prakash, most of Mohan Kumar films too starts with letter A, excepting Mom Ki Gudiya.

MUKTA ARTS:- (Subhash Ghai)

In 1980 director Subhash Ghai launched his Film Company and started operating as Producer and Director and made Karz. Laxmikant-Pyarelal was his first choice for this musical hit film. This association also lasted long till 1995, for 16 good years.  The combo of Subhash Ghai and Laxmikant-Pyarelal, along with songwriter Anand Bakshi, have delivered many memorable musical hits. 

Gautam Govinda (1979)

Karz (1980)

Krodhi (1981)

Hero (1983)

Meri Jung (1985)

Karma (1986)

Ram Lakhan (1989)

Saudagar (1991)

Prem Deewane (1992)

Khalnayak (1993)

Trimurti (1995)

All have superhit music. 

VIP FILMS:- (Manoj Kumar)

Leaving behind Kalyanji-Anandji, Manoj Kumar prefer Laxmikant-Pyarelal for the music of Shor (1972). Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Manoj Kumar yet another musical trio, with difference. 

Shor (1972)

Roti Kapda Aur Makan (1974)

Kranti (1981)

Jai Hind (1999)

TIRIUPATI PICTURES ( Actor Jeetendra)

After getting a “star” status through Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s musical Hit “FARZ” in 1967, Actor ‘Star’ Jeetendra became producer in 1971 and launched his home production unit made Humjoli a super duper musical hit. This combo has also given many musical hits.

Humjoli (1971)

Jyoti Bane Jwala (1980)

Pyaasa Sawan (1981)

Deedar-E-Yaar (1982)

Sarfarosh (1985)

DHARMA FILMS:- (Yash Johar now owned by Karan Johar)

When Yash Johar, formally associated with big production units of Sunil Dutt, Dev Anand, Raj Khosla, started his film company named Dharma Films, a big banner today, made a super duper musical hit film Dostana (1980), he opted Laxmikant-Pyarelal to score the music. This association continued till 1996.

Dostana (1980)

Agneepath (1990)

Gumrah (1993) 

RAVI Tandon ( Actress Raveena Tandon’s Father)

Ravi Tandon used Laxmikant-Pyarelal for his maiden film as a producer Anhonee (1973) ( today’s rocking song ‘hungama ho gaya’). 

Anhonee (1973)

Apne Rang Hazaar (1975) 

As a Director Ravi Tandon also utilized Laxmikant-Pyarelal for

Majboor (1974)

Waqt Ki Deewar (1981)

Jawab (1985)

Nazarana (1987) 

BONEY KAPOOR (Actor Anil Kapoor’s Brother) 

Boney Kapoor made his first production film Hum Paanch, 1980, with music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Made many musical hits made by this combo.

Hum Paanch (1980)

Woh Saat Din (1983) Launching Anil Kapoor

Mr. India (1987)

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)

Prem (1995) 

RAWAL FILM:- (H.S.Rawal)

Naushad were the most favorite music director for producer / director H.S. Rawal but when he started a film on Muslim Culture, Mehaboob Ki Mehandi (1970), Laxmikant-Pyarelal was the first choice. This combo also made Jeetendra’s home production Deedar-E-Yaar (1982), also on Muslim Culture. 

R K NAYYAR (Actress SADHANA’s home production).

Actress Sadhna utilized Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s music for super duper musical hits like 

Inteqam (1969)

Geeta Mera Naam (1974) and 

Qatl (1985)

Actor Mehmood Saadhu Aur Shaitan 1968.

Let us shorten the topic. Actor /Super star RJESH KHANNA preferred Laxmikant-Pyarelal for his maiden film, Roti (1974), as filmmaker. 

When Actor DHARMENDRA started his own film production in 1975. He gave first preference to Laxmikant-Pyarelal for the music of Pratigya (1975). 

Actress HEMA MALINI took Laxmikant-Pyarelal for her maiden film, as a producer  Dream Girl (1977). 

Actor / director JOY MUKHARJEE in Chhaila Babu (1977), Rajendra Kumar in Naam (1986), actor / director/ producer NANA PATEKAR for Prahaar (1991) and actor Producer FIROZ KHAN for Dayavan(1987) etc used Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s music. 

There are many actor/actress who preferred Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s music, including PRAN. 

When noted songwriter AMIT KHANNA made his maiden movie as producer he too used Laxmikant-Pyarelal for Bhairavi (1996). 

Actor  Sachin used Laxmikant-Pyarelal for his first directorial film Prem Deewane (1992). 

Apart from these, LP have also worked with the following big film producers and directors.

B.R. Chopra  “Dastaan” (1973)

Hrishikesh Mukherjee “Satyakam” (1971), “Chaitali” (1973) 

Vijay Anand… “Ram Balram” (1978)

Ramanand Sagar… “Charas” (1976) and many more

Vijay Bhatt.. “Banphool” (1971)

K Sridhar "Pyar Kiye Jaa" (1966)

Dalal Guha “Dushman” (1971), “Dost” (1974) 

K.Vishwanath  “Sargam” (1977), “Sur Sangam”(1985) 

Basu Chatterjee “Piya Ka Ghar”(1971)

Shakti Samanta.. “Anurodh”(1977)

J.P.Dutta… “Rajput”(1985) and more.

Girish Karnad “Utsav” (1985)

Kishore Sahu “Pushpanjali” 1970

Mahesh Bhatt  “Dhun”(1992), “Gumrah” (1996) 

Shekhar Kapoor  “Mr. India” (1987)

Chetan Anand “Jaan-E-Man” (1976)

Raj Kanwar “Raj Kumar” (1996)

Nitin Mohan “Hum” (1990) and more.

David Dhavan  “Deewana Mastana” (1998)

Ramesh Sippy “Bhrashtachar” (1990) and more.

Raja Nawathe “Manchali” (1973) and more.

B.R.Ishara  “Ek Nazar” (1971)

Harmesh Malhotra “Phaansi” (1978), “Nagina” (1986) 

Mohan Sehgal  “Raja Jani” (1972), “Kartavya” 

Satish Kaushik “Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja” 

R.K. Nayar  “Intaquam” (1969), “Qatl” (1986).

Mukul Anand “Agneepath”(1990), “Khuda Gawah” 

This list has no end but it is doubtful that any other music director has worked with as many as prominent film producers/directors and companies in the manner Laxmikant-Pyarelal have worked.

The following film Units/Producer Directors have started their “maiden” films with Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

NISHI FILMS Raj Kumar Kohli ( Lootera ) 1966

RAJ KHOSLA FILM Raj Khosla (Anita ) 1967

M KEY FILMS Mohan Kumar (Anjana), 1969

TIRUPATI PICTURES Jeetendra (Humjoli) 1971

YASHRAJ FILMS Yash Chopra (Daag) 1973

VIKRAMJIT FILMS Actor Dharmendra (Pratigya) 1975

MKD FILMS Manmohan Desai ( Amar Akbar Anthony) 1977

MUKTA ARTS Subhash Ghai (Karz) 1980

BONEY KAPOOR (Hum Paanch) 1980

DHARMA FILMS Yash Johar / Karan Johar (Dostana) 1980

:: Long Lasting Association :: (OVER 10 YEARS)

Laxmikant-Pyarelal &  Filmmakers

MANOJ KUMAR 1972-1999.. 4 Films

MANMOHAN DESAI 1974-1983 9 Films

MOHAN KUMAR 1969-1990 ..9 Films

J. OMPRAKASH 1966 – 1988 ….12 Films

RAJ KUMAR KOHLI 1965 - 1990….10 Films

MOHAN SEGAL 1969 – 1989 …6 Films

RAJ KHOSLA 1967-1984 10 Films

SATYEN BOSE 1964 – 1982 .. 7 Films

L.V.PRASAD 1967 – 1986 ..10 Films

SUBHASH GHAI 1979 – 1995 …10 Films

SURINDER KAPOOR 1975 – 1995 …6 Films

K.BAPAIAH 1977 – 1991 …About 12 Films

MADAN MOHLA 1970 – 1992 …6 Films

R.K.NAYYAR (Actress SADHNA) 1969 – 1989 ..5 Films

K.PARVEZ/KALPATARU - 1969 – 1993 About 8 Films

DULAL GUHA 1969 – 1987 …7 Films

YASH JOHAR 1980 - 1993

BRIJ 1967 - 1979

RAVI TANDON 1973 – 1987 …7 Films

RAGHUNATH JHALANI 1966 – 1987 ..6 Films

P.MALLIKARJUNA RAO 1970 – 1989 …5 Films

HARMESH MALHOTRA 1973 – 1992 …12 Films

It is always said that Laxmikant-Pyarelal have worked for BIG banners. BUT I would counter it saying…Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s popular music made many producer / director BIG….

Raj Khosla, Yash Chopra, Yash Johar (Karan Johar), Manmohan Desai, Rajkumar Kohli, Mohan Kumar, Boney Kapoor and Subhash Ghai all have started their respective FIRST films, with super duper hit, Music By Laxmikant-Pyarela

Ajay Poundarik

Vadodara (Gujarat).

Laxmikant-Pyarelal & Anand Bakshi Heterogeneity Of Songs For Kishore Kumar

 Laxmikant-Pyarelal & Anand Bakshi Heterogeneity Of Songs For Kishore Kumar 

Laxmikant-Pyarelal made banging as well as vigorous start through the music of Parasmani, released in the fourth quarter of 1963.

In the next year, 1964, after creating a Magical Hits with Lata Mangeshkar Sati-Savitri and Sant Gyaneshwar and Mohammad Rafi Dosti,  it was now time for Kishore Kumar to create a vintage musical hit songs with Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Both Laxmikant and Pyarelal, relatively new, went to Kishore Kumar’s house with the song “tune”. Kishore Kumar was so happy to listen to the tune that he started telling everyone present in the house, his gardener, stewards, security guard that see these two boys (Laxmikant & Pyarelal ) has bring very sweet and memorable tune for me. That song was “Mere Mehaboob Quyamat Hogi”.

Memorable Primer Meet Of  Kishore Kumar, Anand Bakshi & Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Eternal Classic Song “मेरे मेहबूब क़यामत होगी”  "MR X IN BOMBAY" 1964

FIRST EVER SONG of Songwriter ANAND BAKSHI with LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL. Later this combo went on to work for 304 films with over 1680 songs,

FIRST EVER SONG of Singer KISHORE KUMAR with LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL . Later this combo went on to be associated with 402 songs. 

The Combination of Anand Bakshi, Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Kishore Kumar was involved in a total of 273 songs, including 103 of solo songs. 

There are many films in which Kishore Kumar has sung 4 or more songs involving, Anand Bakshi and Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Haathi Mere Saathi, Amir Garib, Roti, Aakraman, Aashiq Hoon Baharon Ka, Anurodh etc

We are to highlight few of the best 

Mere Mehaboob Quyamat Hogi …(Mr X In Bombay, 1964)... Sad Song  

The song is based on raag Bhairavi and it starts with the beautiful “prelude” of 20 seconds with the glimpses of VIOLINS, ACCORDION, GUITAR and MANDOLIN.

Mere Naseeb Mein Ae Dost…. (Do Raaste, 1969) Emotional Song

The song is based on raag Yaman Kalyan.  Kishore Kumar’s  soft rendering and Laxmikant-Pyarelal's SYMPHONY style orchestra arrangements.

Vaada Tera Vaada …(Dushman, 1972 ) Mujra /Qawwali

Entire song has  “qawwali” style DHOLAK / MATAKI rhythm. SANTOOR and SARANGI are well executed in the ‘interludes”. SARANGI is also used as filler in the “mukhada” to give Mujra touch to the song. 

Mere Dwanepan ki bhi dawa nahin…. (Mehaboob Ki Mehandi, 1972)  Romantic

This romantic song based on Raag “Tilang” starts with the ‘humming’ sound by Kishore Kumar. “Mukhada” is wonderfully synchronized by ‘filling’ SARANGI and FLUTE around Kishoreji’s melodious and romantic  rendering. All the three ‘interludes’ have different type of tunes and orchestral  arrangements.

Yeh Jeevan Hai …(Piya Ka Ghar, 1972)                                                                        Anand Bakshi - writes ये ना सोचो इसमें अपनी हार है की  जीत है ! उसे अपना लो जो भी जीवन की रीत है   One of the finest songs from  Kishore Kumar with Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai   (Dost, 1974)                                                                              This Song Means Be Positive Every Time Do Not Think Negative Any Time In Life. Life Will Be Happy. Pretty Philosophical Words Penned By Anand Bakshi. गाडी को देख कैसी है नेक अच्छा बुरा न देखे ! सब है सवार दुश्मन के यार सबको चली ये लेके !

Aadmi Jo Kehta Hai ….(Majboor,  1974)                                                                       Anand Bakshi penned   कोई भी हो हर ख्वाब तो अच्छा नहीं होता ! बहोत ज्यादा प्यार भी अच्छा नहीं होता 

Aap Ke Anurodh Pe…. (Anurodh, 1977)  Classical

Hypnotizing orchestra from Laxmikant-Pyarelal  and stupefying rendering by Kishore Kumar. This mellifluous song is composed on Raag “Yaman Kalyan”.

Ek Ritu Aaye Ek Ritu Jaye…. Goutam Govinda, 1979 Soft Rendering

Exceptionally soft  rendering by Kishoreji, many pathos. In the beginning of the song Laxmikant-Pyarelal used BICYCLE.

Om Shanti Om        Karz  1980  Disco /Western    

Spellbind, Huge and Enrich  orchestra arrangements in western style,  throughout the song. Despite Kishore Kumar’s usual shouts and Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s boisterous orchestra, the melody part of the song is not lost. 

REVIEW  OF  FEW  SONGS.

Ye Dard Bhara Afansana      Shreeman Fantoosh  1965 

Laxmikant-Pyarelal was able to get the best output from Kersi Lord  when he played the ACCORDION for this beautiful song.

ये दर्द भरा अफसाना, सुनले अनजान ज़माना जमाना 

मैं हूँ एक पागल प्रेमी मेरा दर्द न कोई जाना                      

In the mid-sixties Kishore Kumar was passing through the lean period of his musical career. Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed some of the best songs for Kishore Kumar. This song is one of them. A beautiful GEM of a song from this combo. A song which shows Laxmikant-Pyarelal class and talent right in the beginning of their career. The entire song is woven around t"Haathi Mere Saathi". he glimpses of ACCORDION. ACOUSTIC GUITAR, symphony VIOLINS are beautifully orchestrated in 'interlude' 'prelude' and 'postlude'. Western style, ROCK N ROLL, rhythm.

Soi Ja Tara     Mastana   1971

This is filmed on actor Mehmood and beautiful child artist Nain-Tara Dhanraj.   Extremely melodious and emotional song with wonderful DHOLAK rhythm. The song is orchestrated with symphony VIOLINS, FLUTE and SANTOOR.

Chal Chal Mere Saathi               Haathi Mere Saathi. 1971

Song that stormed the nation.

Kishore Kumar, Laxmikant-Pyarelal & Anand Bakshi.  

It was the peak period for film star RAJESH KHANNA, singer Kishore Kumar,  the songwriter Anand Bakshi as well as the music director Laxmikant-Pyarelal. 

A Huge Hit Song. Kishore Kumar's voice is really refreshing enough and melodiously unmatched. Wonderful Orchestra Arrangements in particular the SAXOPHONE / CLARINET / TRUMPET  is brilliantly executed to generate the Elephant Sound (roaring/trumpeting) with unique toe-stepping rhythm. The song is written by Anand Bakshi. "Haathi Mere Saathi” ranks high among the biggest ever hits of RAJESH KHANNA’s career. But the film ranks as a classic because it is still unequalled as the complete family fare in its genre for kids. It was the biggest hit ever made by a South producer in Hindi.

The film was released in the year 1971 in the month of May. A time for school /college vacations. A perfect time to catch the audience. It has celebrated the “SILVER JUBILEE” in almost every part of India.It was the very first film for writer SALIM-JAVED.. This pair took off from this film only.

Melodious, Sweet as well as very popular music pulled the crowd to the cinema hall.

Jaani O Jaani Jaani O Jaani     Raja Jani  1972

The title track song is filmed in the background. Distinctively intoned by Kishore Kumar on western notes. Entire song is orchestrated on ACOUSTIC GUITAR,  BASS GUITAR, WHISTLING, FLUTE and CHORUS on western notes. One of the best from Kishore Kumar and Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Manchali Kahan Chali       Manchali       1973

Romantic Song, orchestrated with ACOUSTIC GUITAR, GUITAR, VIOLINS and SAXOPHONE. The rhythm is BONGA DRUM.

Jaan-E-Chaman Jaan-E-Bahar        Dulhan    1974

One more romantic song. Breezing melody with westernized orchestra arrangements. 

Aate Jate Khoobsurat               Anurodh  1977

Bakshi sahab has narrated the story of a man how he met the girl, what exactly has happened etc, in the form of a song.

Prem Ka Rog Laga Mujhe …. Do Premee   1980

Typical Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Kishore Kumar flavoured song. It is one of the rare devotional songs sung by Kishore Kumar. Filmed on Rishi Kapoor

                                                                        

   

Akela Gaya Tha Main    … Rajput   1981

Rajesh Khanna still enjoying the song created by Bakshi Saab, LP and KK. Wonderful rhythm of Horse ‘Tappa’. 

Zindagi Ek Latifa …...Amrit  1986

Beautifully penned by Bakshi Saab. Intelligent composition. Morality in lyrics

and very impressive singing by legendary kishoreda

Ajay Poundarik, Vadodara.                       23rd May, 2021.