AN ERA :: LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL :: 1963 to 1998. —Composed maximum Popular/HIT songs for Hindi Film Music.
—Dominance in Binaca Geetmala
—7 Filmfare Trophies with maximum 25 Nominations
—35 films with Golden Jubilee
—75 films with Silver Jubilee.
—250 Films Hit / Semihit
Laxmikant-Pyarelal, The Most Successful Music Directors Of Bollywood. 503 Films, 2845 Songs, 160 Singers and 72 Songwriters.
An outstanding contribution from Laxmikant-Pyarelal in Hindi Film Music.
Laxmikant-Pyarelal / Raj Khosla Musical “ANITA” 1967. A “classic” Album.
1967 The Marathon Begins as Laxmikant-Pyarelal ascend the top. 10 films with all songs hit. In the wave of Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s 1967 musical hits like “Milan”, “Shagird”, “Pathar Ke Sanam”, “Farz”, “Night In London”, “Jaal” and “Taqdeer”, Raj Khosla’s “ANITA” was also found a special place, with decent songs which are still popular.
Famous Director Raj Khosla started his own Production Unit naming Raj Khosla Films through ANITA. It was a suspense thriller with very good music. It was star studded movie with Majoj Kumar and Sadhana in lead supported by I S Johar.
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 KaunThi” and “Mera Saya” ) and music director Ravi with the songwriter Shakeel Badayuni (“Do Badan”).
Excellent lyrics by Raja Mehadi Ali Khan saab and Laxmikant-Pyarelal justify the selection of Raj Khosla as a replacement of Madan Mohan saab. Sudden death of Raja Mehadi Ali Khan gave the full stop to the RMAK & LP’s rising partnership.
BUT After this Raj Khosla utilised Laxmikant-Pyarelal for all his home productions and gave some memorable musical hits. ….”Do Raaste” 1969, “Mere Gaon Mere Desh” 1971, “Kuchche Dhaage” 1973, “Prem Kahani” 1975,”Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki”, 1979 and “Do Premee” 1980, “Dostana” etc.
ANITA has six songs. Four are sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Two by Mukesh. Actress Sadhana looks very pretty in all the songs.
“तुम बीन जीवन कैसे बीता” (“Yaman Kalyan”) and “सामने मेरे सांवरिया” (“Bhairavi”)
1) KAISE KAHOUN PREM KI MAIN BAAT ? ….Lata Mangeshkar.
Listen to the excellent start, “prelude” of 38 seconds, DRUMS .. CLARINETS, GHUNGHROO then MANDOLIN (has been played brilliantly, 0.17 to 0.34) and CLAPPING with ‘male chorus”. Beautiful DHOLAK rhythm. In all the “ interludes” the RAVANHATTA (Rajasthani Violin, 1.18 to 1.22), MENDOLIN and VIOLINS are beautifully decorated in the orchestra. Actress Sadhna have well justified this song, perfectly dancing on the rhythm. Lataji variations in rendering is awesome. It was “Binaca Geetmala Hit” song.
2) TUM BIN JEEVAN KAISE BEETA ..Mukesh
Elegant melodious song composed in Raag “Yaman Kalyan”………effectively sung by Mukesh ji ……deep touching lyrics. Simple ‘TABLA’ rhythm for mukhda and antara. Another beauty of this songs is a mellifluous SYMPHONY style orchestra arrangements with soft VIOLINS (no rhythm) in all the “interludes”.
3) SAMANE MERE SANWARIYA..Lata Mangeshkar
Extremely melodious song starts with Lataji’s mind-boggling AALAPS, HUMMING in ‘Bhairavi’ . Ear-Pleasing DHOLAK rhythm. First “Interlude” is orchestrated in SYMPHONY style VIOLINS intermixed with BIRD’s TWEETING. Second ‘Interlude’ is awesomely decorated with FLUTE. Third “interlude” starts with MRIDANG and ends with VIOLINS in ’SYMPHONY style. The magic number “Samne Mere Sawariya” beautifully shot with Sadhana walking the hills.
4) GORE GORE CHAND KE MUKH PAR..Mukesh.
Very Very Sweet Song. Mukeshji sounds simple and beautiful. Besides ‘romantic’ words this song has the “interludes” full of FLUTE, CLARINET and SAXOPHONE.
5) KAREEB AAYE NAZAR …Lata Mangeshkar
“Intoxicated” song. Wonderful composition in “Gazal” style, with melody, and DHOLAK rhythm. “Prelude” of 32 seconds and all the “interludes” are mellifluously orchestrated in SYMPHONY style, with soft VIOLINS and CELLOs. Lataji is simply superb. Actress Sadhanaji has acted very well in the song and she is looking “smoking hot".
6) HAI NAZAR KA ISHARA SAMBHAL .Lata Mangeshkar - Usha Mangeshkar
It was Raj Khosla’s magical filming that brought this song into limelight when other songs are prominently HIT. Later Raj Khosla used the same style of filming in “Mere Gaon Mere Dash” (hi sharmau kis kis ko batau). Prelude of 52 seconds in “Arabian” folkish tune is worth to listen to. This is the only song in the film written by Anand Bakshi.
Laxmikant, Lata Mangeshkar, Pyarelal, Sadhana and Raj Khosla.
The picture taken during song recording of “Samne Mere Sawariya”.
ANITA songs are addict songs, once you listen to, you would like to hear it again and again. It’s a slow poison. Also vist >>> https://laxmikantpyarelal.com
Astounding Conglomeration :: Lyricist Rajendra Krishan and Laxmikant-Pyarelal
We are celebrating the 100th Birth Anniversary, from 6th June, of an eminent Songwriter of Hindi Film Music, Rajendra Krishan. Those who are in love with hindi film music should be aware of Rajendra Krishan. He made a special place in the heart of music lovers.
Rajendra Krishna was much active in the presence of great four lyricists of Hindi Film Music Sahir Ludhianvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Shailendra and Shakeel Badayuni. He was an equal amongst giants like them.
He gave lyrics to a wide variety of songs, ranging from Ghazals to Bhajan, Geets to Nazms with great flair. His songs are simple, inventive and full of meaning. He was also a successful dialogue writer.
Rajendra Krishan had a fruitful and long lasting partnership with the music director
C Ramchandra (Anarkali, Albela etc). He also worked with other music directors like Hemant Kumar (Nagin), S D Burman (Saza), Madan Mohan (Adalat), Chitragupat (Main Choop Rahungi), Ravi (Khandan), Kalyanji-Anandji (Blackmail) and R D Burman (Padosan), etc.
Astounding Conglomeration of Lyricist Rajendra Krishan and Laxmikant-Pyarelal started in the year 1966 when famous producer/director C V Sridhar signed them for a Romantic Comedy “Pyar Kiye Jaa”.
Music Directors Laxmikant-Pyarelal have worked with Songwriter Rajendra Krishan for many hit films, close to 15 films.
Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966).
Laadla (1966).
Intequam (1968). Actress Sadhana’s home production Lata’s cabaret song ’Aa Jaan-E-Jaa’
Sadhu Aur Shaitan (1969)
Jawab (1970)
Man Mandir (1971)
Gaon Hamara Shahar Tumhara (1972)
Gehri Chaal (1973)
Geeta Mera Naam (1974). Actress Sadhana’s home production
Jwar- Bhata (1974)
Shandaar (1974)
Naya Din Nayi Raat (1974)
Wafaa (1974)
Ponga Pandit (1975)
Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1979)
Qatl (1985). Actress Sadhana’s home production.
Let us review few musical hit movies and songs of songwriter Rajendra Krishna with Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Their song “Kaise Rahoon Chup” (Lata), from Intaquam became the top hit song of Binaca Geetmala for year 1969.
The orchestra arrangements in “PRELUDES” and “INTERLUDES” used to be the assets of the songs composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. It would be more proper to listen to the songs, listed below, after reading the write up, explaining peculiarities, for each of the songs you will enjoy it more.
PYAR KIYE JAA (1966)
It was a Romantic Comedy starring Shashi Kapoor, Kishore Kumar, Kalpana, Rajasree, Mehmood and Mumtaz. It has very melodious songs, many of them are still popular.
-- O Meri Maina Tu Maan Le Mera Kehna (Usha Mangeshkar-Manna Dey)
-- Phool Ban Jaunga (Lata Mangeshkar-Mahendra Kapoor)
-- Dil Hamane De Diya (Lata Mangeshkar-Kishore Kumar)
and the most popular song
Din Jawani Ke Chaar (Singer Kishore Kumar)
Naughtily acted and rendered by Kishore Kumar. Beautiful DHOLAK rhythm. Interludes are orchestrated by using SHEHNAI / NADASWARAM and VIOLINS.
INTAQUAM (1969 )
This is the film which was produced/directed by R K Nayyar, a spouse of actress Sadhana.
The film was a huge hit. All the songs are still popular. The best of RK/LP combo.
-- Hum Tumhare Liye (Lata-Rafi)
-- Jo Unki Tamanna (Rafi)
-- Geet Tere Saz Ka (Lata)
-- Mehfil Soyee (Lata)
Aa Jaan-E-Jaan (Singer Lata Mangeshkar)
One of the best Cabaret songs in Hindi Film Music. Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s Heavy and Rich Orchestration, Lata Mangeshkar’s extremely soft rendering, Helen’s malleable gamboling and best choreographed by P. L. Raj. “Prelude” of over 70 seconds is full of BRASS and TRUMPETS, musical instruments, is mesmerizing. Brilliant take off by Lataji.. ‘aa jaane jaan’ than ‘ear-pleasing’ pause for 3 seconds, forced the listeners to concentrate on ‘euphonic’ RHYTHM orchestrated for this gem of a song. Just listen how beautifully Lataji renders the ‘Aa lala lala lala lala’ is a ‘killer’. No other singer could have managed to bring such finesse into that expression. Laxmikant-Pyarelal have extraordinarily orchestrated this cabaret with maximum use of BRASS, TRUMPET, SAXOPHONE, CLARINET, GUITAR and JAZZ FLUTE without disturbing the melody part of the song. Despite being a cabaret song the dance by Helen ji looks so graceful, totally devoid of vulgarity. The song became an instant hit on the charts and still popular, even today.
Kaise Rahoon Chup(Singer Lata Mangeshkar )
A 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 in a party, much to the embarrassment of Sanjay Khan and Rehman. This soundtrack is still memorable today. The “prelude” of 34 seconds is 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
MAN MANDIR (1970)
Sanjeev Kumar - Waheeda Rehman starrer film with good music, including extremely melodious “LORI” song, LULLABY.
--Aa Aaja Abhi Nahi (Kishore-Asha)
--Ai Meri Ankhon Ke Sapne (Mukesh-Lata) melodious “LORI”
and the most popular song
Jadugar Tere Naina (Singer Lata Mangeshkar-Kishore Kumar)
An extremely Melodious duet. Ear-Pleasing BONGA DRUM rhythm. Use of IRANI SANTOOR and SAXOPHONE in the interludes is mind-blowing.
GEHRI CHAAL 1973 )
A musical thriller made by Producer / Director C V Sreedhar starring Amitabh Bachchan, in negative role, Hema Malini and Jeetendra.
--Jaipur Ki Choli (Kishore-Asha)
--Koodu Koo (Asha)
and a superb cabaret filmed on actress Bindu.
Sham Bheegi Bheegi Badan Jal Raha Hai(Singer Asha Bhosle)
Melodious Cabaret Song: Soft Rhythm of BONGO Drums, use of SAXOPHONE, as a filler and in both the interlude is at it's best. JAZZ FLUTE and GUITAR, synchronized with the SAXOPHONE, sounds ear-pleasing throughout the entire song. Actress BINDU looks beautiful while dancing. ASHA BHONSLE sounds superb.
GEETA MERA NAAM(1974)
A home production from actress Sadhana who is also the director of this suspense thriller. It has Sunil Dutt in lead role. Firoz Khan in supporting role. It has a euphonic music.
-- Lahoo Ko Lahoo Pukarega (Rafi)
-- Mohabbat Hi Mohabbat Hai (Rafi)
-- O Meharban Dekho Zara (Lata)
and Lata/LP classic
Suniye, Zara Baithiye Na (Singer Lata Mangeshkar)
Awesome rendering by Lataji. Wonderful rhythm of DHOLAK. BASS GUITAR is brilliantly synchronized with the DHOLAK. “Interludes” are mellifluously orchestrated with JAZZ FLUTE, SAXOPHONE and ACOUSTIC GUITAR. A unique song from Lata-LP.
NAYA DIN NAYI RAAT (1974)
It is a unique film. Sanjeev Kumar has played NINE different roles in the movie.
Jaya Bhaduri supports Sanjeev Kumar in all the NINE roles. It has too melodious music.
-- Krishna Krishna Bolo Krishna (Lata-Kishore) beautiful devotional song.
-- Didi Teri Shaadi Dekhana (Lata)
-- Ek Paheli Main Tumse (Lata)
and GEM of song.
Main Wohi Wohi Baat (Singer Mohammad Rafi)
Lively involved voice, supported by the great Saneev Kumar’s restrained but natural performance for this tipsy song. Enraptured “prelude” of 26 seconds full of IRANI SANTOOR, SAXOPHONE, ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR and ACCORDION with the “boozy” entry from Sanjeev Kumar at the same time brilliant take off by Rafi Saab. “Interludes” are euphonically orchestrated with ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACCORDION, SYMPHONY VIOLINS and IRANI SANTOOR. Just listen to the second “interlude”delirious “aalap” by Rafi Saab, SYMPHONY VIOLINS and awesome overlapping sound effect of IRANI SANTOOR with ACCORDION. In-spite of the use of western instruments the DHOLAK ‘rhythm gives you an ear-pleasing moment, throughout the song.
Laxmikant-Pyarelal always gave some astonishing compositions for Rafi saab, in mid seventies, when Mohammad Rafi saab was almost forgotten by all the music directors.
JWAR BHATA(1974)
Superhit songs for Dharmendra - Saira Banu starrer.
--Tu Ru Ru Tera Mera Pyar Shuru (Kishore)
--Rutha Hai To Mana Lenge (Lata)
--Hothon Pe Tera Naam (Asha) Splendid composition.
and top hit song
Dal Roti Khao Prabhu Ke Gun Gao (Singer Lata Mangeshkar - Kishore Kumar)
This is not an ordinary song by any means.That is why it is still popular. Rajendra Krishan has shown his writing power by giving the messages philosophically. The song is typical LP style favour.
WAFAA(1974)
Aaloo Ki Bhaji Baingan Ka Bhrata(Singer Lata Mangeshkar-Kishore Kumar)
Enjoy Romance in Kitchen from Sanjay Khan - Rakhi
PONGA PANDIT(1975)
This musical hit movie is produced by Surinder Kapoor (father to Bonny Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor).
--Jijaji Jijaji Meri Didi Hai Anari (Kishore, Asha, Usha)
--Woh Mere Pichhe Padi Hui Hai (Kishore Kumar)
--Ganga Ghat Ka Pani Piya Hai (Kishore Kumar)
--Main Jab Chhedunga Tarana (Kishore Kumar)
and TWO beautiful songs of different flavour.
Tere Milne Se Pehle Bhi Jeete The Hum(Singer :- Lata Mangeshkar)
An extremely melodious, intoxicated pop song composition. Excellent take off by Lataji in “prelude” by HICCUP with SAXOPHONE and SYMPHONY VIOLINS. Ear-pleasing BONGO DRUM rhythm and classic orchestra with minimum musical instruments, ELECTRIC GUITAR , VIOLINS, ACCORDION. One of the finest songs from the unique combo of Lata - LP.
Ye Biraha Ki Raat Kaisi(Singer Manna Dey)
Pure Classical gem.
PHOOL KHILE HAIN GULSHAN GULSHAN (1979)
Very popular song amongst the children.
Mannu Bhai Motor Chali Pum Pum (Singer Kishore Kumar)
