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Saturday, January 6, 2018
Man Re Tu Kahe Na
I was listening to this song, from the movie Chitralekha (1964, MD: Roshan), last night and today.
The sadness is so nicely expressed in the song just as it is in few other Rafi songs I love - Raha Gardishon Mein (Do Badan) or in Na Kisi Ka Noor Hoon (Laal Quila). Read http://vbala99.blogspot.com/2012/03/raha-gardishon-mein-hardum.html
When others hear songs they listen to the music, the voice, they visualize the scene and also process the lyrics. And also reflect on what they would feel were they in the same position.
They enjoy a song holistically.
Imagine a person like me. I listen only to the song and to the voice. And I fall in love or dislike the song or have a reaction that is something in between. So the song has very less with it (only music and voice ) to reach me.
And yet in these songs, the MD and the singer reach me so fully. I have tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat and empathizing with the singer - all this without having watched the video and without having a clue about the lyrics. Is the magic in me or in the MD/Singer that this can happen?
Additional reading:
http://vbala99.blogspot.com/2017/07/tu-mere-saamne.html
Additional reading:
http://vbala99.blogspot.com/2017/07/tu-mere-saamne.html
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Playing My Favorite Songs From USB Drive On Saregama Carvaan Radio
The radio I bought has an option to play from a USB drive. So I bought one and copied all my favorite songs. Only then I realized that the radio could play only audio songs. All my files were videos.
So I searched for and downloaded a software (DVDvideomedia which converted video files into audio (mp3) files. The software seemed to have a bug - it hung often. I fiddled with it and realized I could convert about 70-80 files at a time. Then I played these audio files from the USB drive and voila...Now my transistor can play my favorite songs.
Monday, July 31, 2017
Tu Mere Saamne
I was listening to the song Tu Mere Saamne sung by Rafi in the movie Suhaagan (1964, MD: Madan Mohan). The music was so soothing I was in a state of ecstasy. Initially I did not remember the movie the song was from or who the MD was. So I looked up my database.
And then it happened. When I searched for Tu Mere Saamne in my database a song of the same name from Darr (1993, MD: Shiv Hari) came up probably on account of Darr being alphabetically before Suhaagan.
And then I mentally played the SRK song's tune from Darr. It really gave me a rather unpleasant sensation.
Two songs starting with the same words - but the similarity ended there. I wish I could find a formula to rate music that I like. I am not yet there. I do not know how to codify music. As I remember, the song from the Sh..Sh..Shah Rukh Khan's movie was quite popular when it was released. But when I hear the same Darr song right after listening to the Madan Mohan song it feels like having visited a whore.
There are two other songs that make an interesting comparison. Both sung by Lata and belong to the same period. The first is Dil Ka Khilona Haaye Toot Gaya from Goonj Uthi Shehnaai (1959, MD: Vasant Desai). I like this song very much.
The second one is Dil Ka Diya Jala Ke Gaya sung by Lata once again in the movie Aakaashdeep (1965, MD: Chiragupta). This tune in the second song is one that is out of this world - so much so that it makes the first song, Dil Ka Khilona, inferior in comparison.
Again I do not know why I consistently rate the Diya song higher than the Khilona song. Both are slow songs. I am fairly sure it's not because the word Diya sounds more poignant than Khilona. What then is the reason?
It is strange, fascinating, that the same song creates the same sensation in me, whenever I listen to it. It is almost as though there is a mapping inside me which says "if it's this music, this will be your sensation". Meaning the liking or disliking of something, in this case a tune, is preset or wired within us?
I thought this was a good place to end the post. Someone thought not.
A friend replied that people have told her that their liking of a song depended on their mood. Extrapolating (liberally), their liking of other things also could depend on their mood. When a husband wonders why he is suddenly disliked by his wife, or vice versa, we may have an answer. It's mood, aka hormones. And if someone asks you what your favorite movie or novel or author or restaurant is... You got it, it could depend on the mood. It is known that women prefer alpha males when they are ovulating and beta, gama, delta etc males when they are not.
There are two other songs that make an interesting comparison. Both sung by Lata and belong to the same period. The first is Dil Ka Khilona Haaye Toot Gaya from Goonj Uthi Shehnaai (1959, MD: Vasant Desai). I like this song very much.
The second one is Dil Ka Diya Jala Ke Gaya sung by Lata once again in the movie Aakaashdeep (1965, MD: Chiragupta). This tune in the second song is one that is out of this world - so much so that it makes the first song, Dil Ka Khilona, inferior in comparison.
Again I do not know why I consistently rate the Diya song higher than the Khilona song. Both are slow songs. I am fairly sure it's not because the word Diya sounds more poignant than Khilona. What then is the reason?
It is strange, fascinating, that the same song creates the same sensation in me, whenever I listen to it. It is almost as though there is a mapping inside me which says "if it's this music, this will be your sensation". Meaning the liking or disliking of something, in this case a tune, is preset or wired within us?
I thought this was a good place to end the post. Someone thought not.
A friend replied that people have told her that their liking of a song depended on their mood. Extrapolating (liberally), their liking of other things also could depend on their mood. When a husband wonders why he is suddenly disliked by his wife, or vice versa, we may have an answer. It's mood, aka hormones. And if someone asks you what your favorite movie or novel or author or restaurant is... You got it, it could depend on the mood. It is known that women prefer alpha males when they are ovulating and beta, gama, delta etc males when they are not.
Is truth a virtue? What is 2+2? It depends on the mood. How difficult it must be when the teacher explains that 2+2 is 4 and always 4 and the answer does not and cannot depend on your mood. No wonder so many people hate Maths. It conflicts with their belief that things are not always so. As a friend tells me often "Har cheez har jagah laagu nahi hoti" (everything is not universally applicable).
Who said truth is invariant? For some people it is quite variant and truth has many dimensions. If there is a person like me whose liking for a song is kinda invariant, there is another person over there shaking his head and saying it depends on their mood.
Just like you may not like deep fried stuff when you are very sick but may love fried stuff when you are fine. When we are sick we are acutely aware of things not being OK and the food we normally crave for doesn't tempt us.
Now imagine if you are acutely aware of your feelings every moment of the day, then what / who / how / why / where you like may vary with time or mood. Even this model, while understandable, is not complex enough. I am tending to think that even the data sensed from the environment (the what) is stored along with one's personal feelings or justifications (the why). Data and feelings aren't stored separately in the brain. Hence the ability of people to accurately recount data (only the what) is jeopardized. Because the data is modified by the feelings associated with it while the data was sensed and before it was stored. As Daniel Kahnemann saya human judgments are notoriously inconsistent.
If you are a person with a sharp nose and I felt negatively about you, then I might store the information about you and your nose as "something negative" and if someone were to ask me about your nose I recollect from memory as "not sharp".
The question is: do I understand what a sharp nose is. Yes I do. I can distinguish a sharp nose from a snub one. It's my feelings that caused the data to be stored incorrectly. It's like seeing the world with wrong prescription glasses. You see things not as they really are but as how you felt about them. You can see this lovely video: https://ted.com/talks/daniel_kahneman_the_riddle_of_experience_vs_memory?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread--b
Jesus, many of us usually take what people say at face value. Maybe Google can develop an Android app one day which will tell us in real time how much the person, we are with, is feeling and hence not to be taken literally.
Additional reading:
Friday, November 28, 2014
Telephone, Radio, Train, Car, Cycle Songs
After my previous posts on Horse Songs and Piano & Dance Songs, here is a post on Phone, train and cycle songs. As with other posts this is just a beginning and I expect to edit this post as when I come across other such songs from the golden era.
A nice train song is Chalte Chalte Yun Hi Koi Mil sung by Lata in the movie Paakeezah (1972, MD: Ghulam Mohammad). Another nice train song is Hum Dono Do Premi sung by Kishore and Lata in the movie Ajnabee (1974, MD: RD Burman). RD Burman gave some good songs in the early 1970s. Zeenat looks gorgeous in a (green) sari. Even though she is not plump, sari also suits her well.
A very cute train song is Yeh Rang Bhare Baadal sung by Rafi and Asha in Tu Nahin Aur Sahi (1960, MD: Ravi). The train is shown often. The woman, Minu Mamtaz I guess, looks good.
Mere Sapnon Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu sung by Kishore for Rajesh Khanna in the movie Aradhana (1969, MD: SD Burman) is a lovely song. The photography is beautiful and so is the narrow gage toy train and Sharmila (and the very young Farida Jalal who comes later on in the movie). The Darjeeling scenery is gorgeous and so is Sharmila reading a James Hadley Chase novel) while Rajesh Khanna is driving by on a jeep.
A sweet train song is Lata singing (for a very cute Sadhana) Hum Ne Tujh Ko Pyaar Kiya in the movie Dulha Dulhan (1964, MD: Kalyanji Anandji). Raj Kapoor was 1924 born and Sadhana was born in 1941.
The song Rukh Se Zara Naqaab sung by Rafi in the movie Mere Huzoor (1968, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) is a melodious one. Jeetendra sings while in a train thinking of Mala Sinha. The train compartment is of an old design - wooden colored compartments. The music aligns itself with the sounds of the train.
A nice train song is Chalte Chalte Yun Hi Koi Mil sung by Lata in the movie Paakeezah (1972, MD: Ghulam Mohammad). Another nice train song is Hum Dono Do Premi sung by Kishore and Lata in the movie Ajnabee (1974, MD: RD Burman). RD Burman gave some good songs in the early 1970s. Zeenat looks gorgeous in a (green) sari. Even though she is not plump, sari also suits her well.
A very cute train song is Yeh Rang Bhare Baadal sung by Rafi and Asha in Tu Nahin Aur Sahi (1960, MD: Ravi). The train is shown often. The woman, Minu Mamtaz I guess, looks good.
Mere Sapnon Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu sung by Kishore for Rajesh Khanna in the movie Aradhana (1969, MD: SD Burman) is a lovely song. The photography is beautiful and so is the narrow gage toy train and Sharmila (and the very young Farida Jalal who comes later on in the movie). The Darjeeling scenery is gorgeous and so is Sharmila reading a James Hadley Chase novel) while Rajesh Khanna is driving by on a jeep.
A sweet train song is Lata singing (for a very cute Sadhana) Hum Ne Tujh Ko Pyaar Kiya in the movie Dulha Dulhan (1964, MD: Kalyanji Anandji). Raj Kapoor was 1924 born and Sadhana was born in 1941.
The song Rukh Se Zara Naqaab sung by Rafi in the movie Mere Huzoor (1968, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) is a melodious one. Jeetendra sings while in a train thinking of Mala Sinha. The train compartment is of an old design - wooden colored compartments. The music aligns itself with the sounds of the train.
Raahi Matwaale Tu Chhed Ek Baar sung by Talat Mehmood and Suraiya in the movie Waaris (1954, MD: Anil Biswas) is a beautiful train song.
A relatively new melodious train song I like is Chhaiyya Chhaiyya sung by Sukhwinder Singh / Palghat Sriram and Malgudi Subha in the movie Uyire / Dil Se (1998, MD AR Rehman). The visual in the song is absolutely stunning. I think part of the song (where they show the train crossing a bridge high above the road) was shot in Kollam district in Kerala. Incidentally the dance in the song is also very appealing.
Another new nice Tamil train song is Chiththirai Maasam Pournami Neram sung by P Susheela in the movie Raman Eththanai Ramanadi (1970, MD: MS Viswanathan). This song is melodious in direct contrast to the title song of the movie. And it is very similar to the (non-song) sequence in the movie Thillaana Mohanambaal. Sivaji Ganesan in both movies while Padmini was there in the Thillaana movie, KR Vijaya supported Sivaji in the Raman movie.
An offbeat train song is Chaattai Kaiyil Kondu sung by Cheergazhi in the movie Anantha Jothi (1970, MD: TK Ramamurthy) - a cow song (not a horse song!) with a train sound. Nice combination.
A sad lovely train song is Asha Chhilo Bhaalobhaash Chhilo sung by Kishore in the Bengali movie Ananda Ashram (1977, MD: Shyamal Mitra). Since the song is so nice, I happened to notice the lyrics. Wonder why I am reminded of the song Na Kisi Ki Aankh Ka Noor Hoon sung by Rafi in the movie Laal Quila (1960, SN Tripathi). The sadness is overpowering in both the songs - just like Raha Gardishon Mein Hardum in Do Badan (1966, MD: Ravi).
Kelvi Piranthathu Andru is a lovely train song in Tamil. It is from the movie Pachchai Vilakku (1960, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy).
The song Kaise Bheegi Bheegi Pyaare Hain sung by Rafi and Lata from the movie Apna Ghar (1960, MD: Ravi) is a cycle song while the beat would make you aver that it was a horse song. The song is beautiful, nevertheless. The pair go doubles cycling in the song.
A melodious cycle song is Maalaiyum Iravum sung by PB Srinivas and S Janaki in the movie Paasam (1961, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). The guy is Kalyankumar. I wonder who the lady is.
Maalaiyum Iravum sung by PB Srinivas and S Janaki in the movie Bantha Paasam (1962, MD: Viswanathan Ramamuthy) is a lovely cycle song with Kalyankumar and Devika in the song sequence - reminds me of Nenjam Marappathillai. Matter of fact most songs in both movie are good.
You have to listen to Mukesh and Lata in Bikra Ke Zulfein Chaman Mein Na Jaana in the movie Nazraana (1961, MD: Ravi). The music is sooo beautiful. Vyjayanthimala is slim and beautiful. They do show a couple of cycles right in the beginning of the song. And notice it's a Ravi song in the early 60s.
A lovely song is Ban Ke Panchhi sung by Lata in the movie Anaari (1959, MD:Shankar Jaikishan). Nutan and Shubha Khote are shown in the song sequence. Nutan, like Jayalalitha, is a good singer as well.
A beautiful cycle song is Santhippoma Ini Santhippoma sung by PB Srinivas and LR Easwari in the movie Chiththi (1966, MD: MS Viswanathan). The music is gorgeous in the song. I guess the effect of Ramamurthy was still there on the music director Viswanathan.
The next cycle song Vaadikkai Maranthathum Yeno வாடிக்கை மறந்ததும் ஏனோ - is a reasonably good one. It was sung by AM Raja in the movie Kalyaana Parisu (1954, MD: TG Lingappa).
Now we come to an interesting cycle song - Cycle Pe Haseenon Ki Toli sung by Manna De, Rafi and Asha in the movie Amaanat (1977, MD: Ravi). It's one of the most awful songs I have come across. Ravi created this song? OMG.
A beautiful cycle song picturized on actress Nanda by a music director who is not known for such songs is Kaise Bheege Bheege Pyaare Hai Nazaare, sung by Suman Kalyanpur and Rafi in the movie Apa Ghar (MD: Ravi, 1960). The tune of this song reminds me of another Hindi song from that era. I am yet to figure out that song which has the same tune as this one.
Saanson Ke Taar Par Geet Gaaya Pathhron Ne sung by Mahendra Kapoor and Asha in Geet Gaaya Pathharon Ne (1964, MD: Ramlal) is a lovely cycle song. Rajashri and Jeetendra look terrific. You get to see a lot of sculptures too. Surprising that Jeetendra was still acting in movies with Jayaprada and Sridevi in 1980's twenty years later.
Mein Chali Mein Chali sung by Lata in the movie Padosan (1967, MD: RD Burman) is a decent song. The music is average, Saira Banu and the color and the scenes make it worth watching. Worth hearing? Hmmm not quite.
An old Tamil cycle song is Vantha Naal Muthal sung by TMS in the movie Paava Mannippu (1962, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). This is a slow song showing Sivaji Ganesan riding a cycle. I wouldn't rate this song as my favorite.
A decent cycle song is Jab Din Haseen Dil Ho Jawaan sung by Rafi and Asha in the movie Adaalat (1958, MD: Madan Mohan). Strange to see Pradeep Kumar and Nargis cycling. Not only that, the video on youtube seems to have a strange aspect ratio with low height and larger width resulting in everyone looking pregnant (with twins) :(.
Jalte Hain Jis Ke Liye sung by Talat Mehmood in the movie Sujata (1959, MD: SD Burman) is a beautiful phone song. If I am not mistaken there is a lot of Bengali influence in this movie. Read the wiki entry in the link above.
A relatively new melodious train song I like is Chhaiyya Chhaiyya sung by Sukhwinder Singh / Palghat Sriram and Malgudi Subha in the movie Uyire / Dil Se (1998, MD AR Rehman). The visual in the song is absolutely stunning. I think part of the song (where they show the train crossing a bridge high above the road) was shot in Kollam district in Kerala. Incidentally the dance in the song is also very appealing.
Another new nice Tamil train song is Chiththirai Maasam Pournami Neram sung by P Susheela in the movie Raman Eththanai Ramanadi (1970, MD: MS Viswanathan). This song is melodious in direct contrast to the title song of the movie. And it is very similar to the (non-song) sequence in the movie Thillaana Mohanambaal. Sivaji Ganesan in both movies while Padmini was there in the Thillaana movie, KR Vijaya supported Sivaji in the Raman movie.
An offbeat train song is Chaattai Kaiyil Kondu sung by Cheergazhi in the movie Anantha Jothi (1970, MD: TK Ramamurthy) - a cow song (not a horse song!) with a train sound. Nice combination.
A sad lovely train song is Asha Chhilo Bhaalobhaash Chhilo sung by Kishore in the Bengali movie Ananda Ashram (1977, MD: Shyamal Mitra). Since the song is so nice, I happened to notice the lyrics. Wonder why I am reminded of the song Na Kisi Ki Aankh Ka Noor Hoon sung by Rafi in the movie Laal Quila (1960, SN Tripathi). The sadness is overpowering in both the songs - just like Raha Gardishon Mein Hardum in Do Badan (1966, MD: Ravi).
Kelvi Piranthathu Andru is a lovely train song in Tamil. It is from the movie Pachchai Vilakku (1960, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy).
The song Kaise Bheegi Bheegi Pyaare Hain sung by Rafi and Lata from the movie Apna Ghar (1960, MD: Ravi) is a cycle song while the beat would make you aver that it was a horse song. The song is beautiful, nevertheless. The pair go doubles cycling in the song.
A melodious cycle song is Maalaiyum Iravum sung by PB Srinivas and S Janaki in the movie Paasam (1961, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). The guy is Kalyankumar. I wonder who the lady is.
Maalaiyum Iravum sung by PB Srinivas and S Janaki in the movie Bantha Paasam (1962, MD: Viswanathan Ramamuthy) is a lovely cycle song with Kalyankumar and Devika in the song sequence - reminds me of Nenjam Marappathillai. Matter of fact most songs in both movie are good.
You have to listen to Mukesh and Lata in Bikra Ke Zulfein Chaman Mein Na Jaana in the movie Nazraana (1961, MD: Ravi). The music is sooo beautiful. Vyjayanthimala is slim and beautiful. They do show a couple of cycles right in the beginning of the song. And notice it's a Ravi song in the early 60s.
A lovely song is Ban Ke Panchhi sung by Lata in the movie Anaari (1959, MD:Shankar Jaikishan). Nutan and Shubha Khote are shown in the song sequence. Nutan, like Jayalalitha, is a good singer as well.
A beautiful cycle song is Santhippoma Ini Santhippoma sung by PB Srinivas and LR Easwari in the movie Chiththi (1966, MD: MS Viswanathan). The music is gorgeous in the song. I guess the effect of Ramamurthy was still there on the music director Viswanathan.
The next cycle song Vaadikkai Maranthathum Yeno வாடிக்கை மறந்ததும் ஏனோ - is a reasonably good one. It was sung by AM Raja in the movie Kalyaana Parisu (1954, MD: TG Lingappa).
Now we come to an interesting cycle song - Cycle Pe Haseenon Ki Toli sung by Manna De, Rafi and Asha in the movie Amaanat (1977, MD: Ravi). It's one of the most awful songs I have come across. Ravi created this song? OMG.
A beautiful cycle song picturized on actress Nanda by a music director who is not known for such songs is Kaise Bheege Bheege Pyaare Hai Nazaare, sung by Suman Kalyanpur and Rafi in the movie Apa Ghar (MD: Ravi, 1960). The tune of this song reminds me of another Hindi song from that era. I am yet to figure out that song which has the same tune as this one.
Saanson Ke Taar Par Geet Gaaya Pathhron Ne sung by Mahendra Kapoor and Asha in Geet Gaaya Pathharon Ne (1964, MD: Ramlal) is a lovely cycle song. Rajashri and Jeetendra look terrific. You get to see a lot of sculptures too. Surprising that Jeetendra was still acting in movies with Jayaprada and Sridevi in 1980's twenty years later.
Mein Chali Mein Chali sung by Lata in the movie Padosan (1967, MD: RD Burman) is a decent song. The music is average, Saira Banu and the color and the scenes make it worth watching. Worth hearing? Hmmm not quite.
An old Tamil cycle song is Vantha Naal Muthal sung by TMS in the movie Paava Mannippu (1962, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). This is a slow song showing Sivaji Ganesan riding a cycle. I wouldn't rate this song as my favorite.
A decent cycle song is Jab Din Haseen Dil Ho Jawaan sung by Rafi and Asha in the movie Adaalat (1958, MD: Madan Mohan). Strange to see Pradeep Kumar and Nargis cycling. Not only that, the video on youtube seems to have a strange aspect ratio with low height and larger width resulting in everyone looking pregnant (with twins) :(.
Jalte Hain Jis Ke Liye sung by Talat Mehmood in the movie Sujata (1959, MD: SD Burman) is a beautiful phone song. If I am not mistaken there is a lot of Bengali influence in this movie. Read the wiki entry in the link above.
I love Johny Walker, the comedian for whom Rafi a good many songs. Jaane Kahaan Mera Jigar Gaya Ji sung by Rafi, for Johny Walker, and Geeta Dutt is a melodious phone song in the movie Mr and Mrs 55 (1955, MD: OP Nayyar).
Neend Ud Jaaye Teri Chain Se Sone Waale is a sweet phone song sung by Suman Kalyanpur picturized on Shashi Kapoor and Nanda from the movie Juaari (1968, MD: Kalyanji Anandji).
Aaj Kal Shauqe Deedar Hai sung by Rafi And Asha in the movie Leader (1964, MD: Naushad) is a phone song. You can give the song a skip. What Naushad was thinking about when he created the tune I wonder.
The next song Hello, Hello, Hello, you guessed it, is a very sweet phone song - sung by Rafi and Asha in the movie Minister (1959, MD: Madan Mohan). Madan Mohan has created some lovely melodies in this movie.
One of the best phone songs is Chaand Zard Zard Hai sung by Rafi and Asha in Jaali Note (1960, MD: OP Nayyar). This is one song that will make any unromantic person start tapping his toes. This also has a whistling towards the end.
Now we come to radio songs.
Thamizhukkum Amuthendru Per sung by P Susheela in Panchavarna Kili is a very nice Radio song. KR Vijaya looks very young and pretty unlike her normal plump self.
Zindagi Bhar Nahin Bhoolegi sung by Rafi in the movie Barsaat Ki Raat (1960, MD: Roshan) is one of the most beautiful radio song in this collection. Madhubala is lost in her love for Bharat Bhushan. Roshan and Rafi have created pure magic. Though I am not particularly keen about looks, Bharat Bhushan really makes even me yearn for some facial reaction, something lively.
Next we have Amitabh in Abhimaan (1973, MD: SD Burman) - the song Meet Na Mila Re Man Ka sung by Kishore. You had Roshan in 1960 in Barsaat Ki Raat and SD in Abhimaan in 1973. Just 13 years, both music directors of the highest class. Yet the Abhimaan song if you listen in isolation is decent. But when you hear Barsaat Ki Raat, you want to take the radio in Abhimaan and throw it, perhaps at Bindu?
A beautiful train song is Mein Hoon Jhum Jhum Jhumroo sung by Kishore in Jhumroo (1961, MD: Kishore Kumar). This is one of the yodeling fun songs that Kishore is famous for.
That reminds me to tap into nice car songs.
The first that came to mind was the Mukesh sung Jo Tum Ko Ho Pasand Wahi Baat Karenge in the movie Safar (1970, MD: Kalyanji Anandji). This was during the heydays of Rajesh Khanna. I wouldn't consider this a classy song.
The next which happens to be a beautiful car song is Aise Tho Na Dekho sung by Rafi and Suman Kalyanpur in the movie Bheegi Raat (1965, MD: Roshan). The trees, the colorful flowers, the gardens and Pradeep Kumar and Meena Kumari are worth watching as much as the song is worth listening to.
A nice car song with Ashok Kumar is Badli Mein Chhupe Chaand Ne Kuch Mujh Se Kahaan Hai sung by Hemant and Lata in Shatranj (1956, MD: C Ramchandra). Interesting to see Ashok Kumar paired with Meena Kumari.
I was listening to this song Hai Un Ki Woh Nigaahein sung by Asha. The lilting music and the rhythmic beats were reminiscent of OP Nayyar. No the song was from the movie Aankhri Daao (1958, MD: Madan Mohan). Nutan sitting in the back seat of a car singing this song. So beautiful - Nutan and the song. I think this is the first time I have come across a song sung by a heroine in the back seat. And another girl sitting next to her whistling. Amazing. Incidentally Nutan is also a singer.
A lovely and interesting car song is Chaand Aahen Bharega sung by Mukesh in Phool Bane Angaare (1963, MD: Kalyanji Anandji). It's strange to hear a car song from Mukesh. Somehow I would never have associated Mukesh singing in classy circumstances. And looking at Mala Sinha, I get a feeling she looks like the Tamil actress Lakshmi (the heroine in Julie) - very classy looks in this song sequence.
A lovely car song is Vaazhnthu Paarka Vendum sung by PB Srinivas in the movie Shanthi (1965, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). This must have been one of the last movies where the due created music together. And surprising that the movie was in black and white despite being released in 1965.
A very old and sweet car song is Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi sung by Kishore in the movie Munimji (1955, MD: SD Burman). Looking at the video one wonders - Does Nalini Jaywant ever smile? She has the original pout.
Another car song with Dev Anand is Hum Hai Raahi Pyaar Ke sung by Kishore which also includes a whistle. This is from the movie Nau Do Gyaaraah (1957, SD Burman). May be Osama Bin Laden loved this movie so much and that's why he chose the date nau gyarah (9/11).
A nice car song is Paravaigal Palavitham Ovvondrum Oruvitham sung by TMS Iruvar Ullam (1963, MD: KV Mahadevan). An interesting thing I want to mention here. No matter how nice a Tamil song is compared to other Tamil songs, they seem to be wanting (in music) when compared with a Hindi song of the same era (1950s and 60s).
Additional reading:
Neend Ud Jaaye Teri Chain Se Sone Waale is a sweet phone song sung by Suman Kalyanpur picturized on Shashi Kapoor and Nanda from the movie Juaari (1968, MD: Kalyanji Anandji).
Aaj Kal Shauqe Deedar Hai sung by Rafi And Asha in the movie Leader (1964, MD: Naushad) is a phone song. You can give the song a skip. What Naushad was thinking about when he created the tune I wonder.
The next song Hello, Hello, Hello, you guessed it, is a very sweet phone song - sung by Rafi and Asha in the movie Minister (1959, MD: Madan Mohan). Madan Mohan has created some lovely melodies in this movie.
One of the best phone songs is Chaand Zard Zard Hai sung by Rafi and Asha in Jaali Note (1960, MD: OP Nayyar). This is one song that will make any unromantic person start tapping his toes. This also has a whistling towards the end.
Now we come to radio songs.
Thamizhukkum Amuthendru Per sung by P Susheela in Panchavarna Kili is a very nice Radio song. KR Vijaya looks very young and pretty unlike her normal plump self.
Zindagi Bhar Nahin Bhoolegi sung by Rafi in the movie Barsaat Ki Raat (1960, MD: Roshan) is one of the most beautiful radio song in this collection. Madhubala is lost in her love for Bharat Bhushan. Roshan and Rafi have created pure magic. Though I am not particularly keen about looks, Bharat Bhushan really makes even me yearn for some facial reaction, something lively.
Next we have Amitabh in Abhimaan (1973, MD: SD Burman) - the song Meet Na Mila Re Man Ka sung by Kishore. You had Roshan in 1960 in Barsaat Ki Raat and SD in Abhimaan in 1973. Just 13 years, both music directors of the highest class. Yet the Abhimaan song if you listen in isolation is decent. But when you hear Barsaat Ki Raat, you want to take the radio in Abhimaan and throw it, perhaps at Bindu?
A beautiful train song is Mein Hoon Jhum Jhum Jhumroo sung by Kishore in Jhumroo (1961, MD: Kishore Kumar). This is one of the yodeling fun songs that Kishore is famous for.
That reminds me to tap into nice car songs.
The next which happens to be a beautiful car song is Aise Tho Na Dekho sung by Rafi and Suman Kalyanpur in the movie Bheegi Raat (1965, MD: Roshan). The trees, the colorful flowers, the gardens and Pradeep Kumar and Meena Kumari are worth watching as much as the song is worth listening to.
A nice car song with Ashok Kumar is Badli Mein Chhupe Chaand Ne Kuch Mujh Se Kahaan Hai sung by Hemant and Lata in Shatranj (1956, MD: C Ramchandra). Interesting to see Ashok Kumar paired with Meena Kumari.
I was listening to this song Hai Un Ki Woh Nigaahein sung by Asha. The lilting music and the rhythmic beats were reminiscent of OP Nayyar. No the song was from the movie Aankhri Daao (1958, MD: Madan Mohan). Nutan sitting in the back seat of a car singing this song. So beautiful - Nutan and the song. I think this is the first time I have come across a song sung by a heroine in the back seat. And another girl sitting next to her whistling. Amazing. Incidentally Nutan is also a singer.
A lovely and interesting car song is Chaand Aahen Bharega sung by Mukesh in Phool Bane Angaare (1963, MD: Kalyanji Anandji). It's strange to hear a car song from Mukesh. Somehow I would never have associated Mukesh singing in classy circumstances. And looking at Mala Sinha, I get a feeling she looks like the Tamil actress Lakshmi (the heroine in Julie) - very classy looks in this song sequence.
A lovely car song is Vaazhnthu Paarka Vendum sung by PB Srinivas in the movie Shanthi (1965, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). This must have been one of the last movies where the due created music together. And surprising that the movie was in black and white despite being released in 1965.
A very old and sweet car song is Jeevan Ke Safar Mein Raahi sung by Kishore in the movie Munimji (1955, MD: SD Burman). Looking at the video one wonders - Does Nalini Jaywant ever smile? She has the original pout.
Another car song with Dev Anand is Hum Hai Raahi Pyaar Ke sung by Kishore which also includes a whistle. This is from the movie Nau Do Gyaaraah (1957, SD Burman). May be Osama Bin Laden loved this movie so much and that's why he chose the date nau gyarah (9/11).
A nice car song is Paravaigal Palavitham Ovvondrum Oruvitham sung by TMS Iruvar Ullam (1963, MD: KV Mahadevan). An interesting thing I want to mention here. No matter how nice a Tamil song is compared to other Tamil songs, they seem to be wanting (in music) when compared with a Hindi song of the same era (1950s and 60s).
Additional reading:
- http://vbala99.blogspot.com/2011/04/piano-duets-in-hindi-movies.html
- http://vbala99.blogspot.com/2011/10/melodious-horse-songs-in-indian-movies.http://dustedoff.wordpress.com/2012/06/19/ten-of-my-favourite-car-songs/
- http://vbala99.blogspot.com/2010/12/old-indian-movies-songs-and-actors.html
- http://vbala99.blogspot.com/2011/02/music-directors.html
- Someone else has written about Cycle songs. This is another nice post on Train songs by dustedoff.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Whistling In Songs
I have loved melody in songs. And appreciated people who sing well. While in college, there used to be a sweeper who could whistle so well that I would wait up to listen to him.
I was listening to the song "Neerodum Vaigaiyile" from the Tamil movie Paar Magale Paar and was enjoying the song and the sound of the whistle. I browsed about the latter and came across this very interesting post, that too in FB.
This song has a nice whistle: Aankhon Mein Kyaa Ji (1957, MD: SD Burman).
This song has a nice whistle: Aankhon Mein Kyaa Ji (1957, MD: SD Burman).
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Adaptations In / From Movies
I have earlier written about songs copied from one language to another. Then I started looking at movies which, ahem, adapt liberally from other movies. This is a post based on movies I have seen and realized some undeclared fatherhood.
I watched a song (on 24th Apr 2015) from the 1974 Tamil movie Sivagamiyin Selvan which is a remake of the Hindi movie Aradhana. The songs from the Hindi version are terrific as is Rajesh Khanna (and Sharmila). To hear the Tamil song sung by Sivaji Ganesan (who should have played a father role) is ... Words can't express my distaste.
I watched a song (on 24th Apr 2015) from the 1974 Tamil movie Sivagamiyin Selvan which is a remake of the Hindi movie Aradhana. The songs from the Hindi version are terrific as is Rajesh Khanna (and Sharmila). To hear the Tamil song sung by Sivaji Ganesan (who should have played a father role) is ... Words can't express my distaste.
I was watching the Tamil movie Pattikkada Pattanama (1972, MD: MS Viswanathan). Though it's a little like The Taming Of The Shrew, I am nevertheless reminded of the Hindi movie Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma. The heroine Jayalalitha in the Tamil movie dislikes the hero who is very simple just as SRK was in the Hindi movie was or Vikram (as Ambi) was in the Tamil movie Anniyan. Incidentally Anniyan seems to have taken quite a bit from Sydney Sheldon's novel Tell Me Your Dreams.
The Tamil movie London is copied from an English movie, A Fish Called Wanda. The Tamil movie Jay Jay was copied from the English movie Serendipity.
Yesterday (22nd Jul 2016) I was watching the last half hour of a 1971 Hindi movie Khoj (Rishi Kapoor). I realized it was adapted from the 1964 Tamil movie Pudhiya Paravai (Sivaji Ganesan and Saroja Devi). Though the Tamil movie had a romantic love interest between the leads in Tamil I couldn't see it in the half hour that I watched the Hindi movie. Of course the songs in the Tamil movie were wowow.
I was watching the Tamil movie Poonthalir made in 1979 with Sivakumar and Sujatha and realized that the 1994 movie Baby's Day Out has a story line very similar to that of the Tamil movie.
Yesterday I watched an old Tamil movie Andha Naal. I realized that the English movie (and novel) Eye of the Needle's spy thriller theme was perhaps copied from the Tamil movie. The Tamil movie is a spy "thriller" and about a death as seem from multiple perspectives. While I was reading the wiki for Andha Naal I realized that the Tamil movie's death theme was adapted from a Japanese movie Roshomon. Guruji told me that the Yash Chopra movie Fanaa was copied from "The eye of the needle". As per this article, the Tamil movie was adapted from a British movie The Woman In question. And I read "N or M?" an Agatha Christie novel written in 1941, which seems to have a story line similar to that of Eye of the Needle. The former was written much earlier. Hmmm, A potpourri.
Yesterday (22nd Jul 2016) I was watching the last half hour of a 1971 Hindi movie Khoj (Rishi Kapoor). I realized it was adapted from the 1964 Tamil movie Pudhiya Paravai (Sivaji Ganesan and Saroja Devi). Though the Tamil movie had a romantic love interest between the leads in Tamil I couldn't see it in the half hour that I watched the Hindi movie. Of course the songs in the Tamil movie were wowow.
I was watching the Tamil movie Poonthalir made in 1979 with Sivakumar and Sujatha and realized that the 1994 movie Baby's Day Out has a story line very similar to that of the Tamil movie.
Yesterday I watched an old Tamil movie Andha Naal. I realized that the English movie (and novel) Eye of the Needle's spy thriller theme was perhaps copied from the Tamil movie. The Tamil movie is a spy "thriller" and about a death as seem from multiple perspectives. While I was reading the wiki for Andha Naal I realized that the Tamil movie's death theme was adapted from a Japanese movie Roshomon. Guruji told me that the Yash Chopra movie Fanaa was copied from "The eye of the needle". As per this article, the Tamil movie was adapted from a British movie The Woman In question. And I read "N or M?" an Agatha Christie novel written in 1941, which seems to have a story line similar to that of Eye of the Needle. The former was written much earlier. Hmmm, A potpourri.
There is a scene in the Tamil movie Vasantha Maaligai (1972, MD:KV Mahadevan, Director: KS Prakash Rao) where the hero Sivaji Ganesan tells the heroine that he loves a woman and that her pictures are everywhere in a room in his house. He asks her to enter that "temple" and see for herself who he is in love with. She enters the room and sees her own reflection in mirrors all over the room. Today I saw the Hindi movie Chhalia (1960, MD: Kalyanji Anandji, Director: Manmohan Desai) where the hero Raj Kapoor takes the heroine Nutan to a pond and tells her to open her eyes and look down, that she will see the woman whom he loves. She looks down and sees her own reflection in the pond. The whole movie wasn't copied but a significant scene was.
The rich son/daughter of the family and a poor friend exchange identities and how they fool the uncle is a common theme in both Anaari and Ullaththai Alli Tha.
In the movie Kandukonden Kandukonden (2000), Manivannan rips the classic inverted Y symbol from the front of a Mercedes. The same scene is in Mrs Doubtfire - Robin Williams rips it off from James Bond's car.
The male sidekick (Koundamani) wearing an abaya in order to rent a house in the Tamil movie Rikshamama is copied from the Hindi movie Arzoo, where Mehmood plays the same trick.
Now yesterday I was watching an old Tamil movie (1966) called Ramu. KR Vijaya says to Gemini Ganesan (when he tells her that the doctor has said something terrible about his son Ramu): 'avar doctor thaane, kadavul illaye? doctor chonna appeal e kadayadha?' ("he is only a doctor, he is not god. Right? Isn't there anything to be done once a doctor gives up?").
The rich son/daughter of the family and a poor friend exchange identities and how they fool the uncle is a common theme in both Anaari and Ullaththai Alli Tha.
In the movie Kandukonden Kandukonden (2000), Manivannan rips the classic inverted Y symbol from the front of a Mercedes. The same scene is in Mrs Doubtfire - Robin Williams rips it off from James Bond's car.
The male sidekick (Koundamani) wearing an abaya in order to rent a house in the Tamil movie Rikshamama is copied from the Hindi movie Arzoo, where Mehmood plays the same trick.
Now yesterday I was watching an old Tamil movie (1966) called Ramu. KR Vijaya says to Gemini Ganesan (when he tells her that the doctor has said something terrible about his son Ramu): 'avar doctor thaane, kadavul illaye? doctor chonna appeal e kadayadha?' ("he is only a doctor, he is not god. Right? Isn't there anything to be done once a doctor gives up?").
I was reminded of a scene from Munna Bhai MBBS where Munna tells his doctor professor: 'doctor hi tho ho. koi bhagwan tho nahi' ("you are only a doctor, not God") and that he (Munna) will make the Anand (a Bengali who is in coma) better / talk.
And of course an Indiana Jones movie seems to have inspired National Treasure. While couple of girls who inspired me to watch the latter movie were rather stung by my belief that National Treasure had a lot of genes inherited from the Indiana Jones movie. They accused me of being too cynical.
(Here are couple of other links which I read today
(Here are couple of other links which I read today
One of the episodes on Adalat serial was copied from the movie Exorcism of Emily Rose. While the English movie was terrific, the Hindi episode was uhh uhh.
Jab We Met was copied from the 1995 movie Walk in the clouds (I have mentioned this in an earlier post). But then today (Pongal day, 2016) I was reading about the 1988 Malayalam movie Chithram starring Mohanlal, Poornam Viswanathan whose story (by Priyadarshan) seems quite similar to and older than Walk In The Clouds. THAT is interesting. Chithram's ending is poignant.
The Malayalam movie Nirnayam (which I saw in Coimbatore with a Muslim colleague from Tellicherry. I wonder where he is now) is copied from the Harrison Ford movie The Fugitive. The Tamil movie Dosth with Sharath Kumar and Prakash Raj is a straight adaptation from The Fugitive. Incidentally, this movie seems to have a parent in the Yash Chopra movie Ittefaq which itself was apparently adapted from the British film "Signpost to murder".
The slippery grease scene and the hero wearing the cycle pedal on his feet in the beginning of the Tamil movie Ghilli is taken straight from the English movie Transporter. If I am not mistaken, this scene is one of the first instance in an Indian movie of photoshopping the original scene and replacing the faces with local ones.
The Malayalam movie Nirnayam (which I saw in Coimbatore with a Muslim colleague from Tellicherry. I wonder where he is now) is copied from the Harrison Ford movie The Fugitive. The Tamil movie Dosth with Sharath Kumar and Prakash Raj is a straight adaptation from The Fugitive. Incidentally, this movie seems to have a parent in the Yash Chopra movie Ittefaq which itself was apparently adapted from the British film "Signpost to murder".
The slippery grease scene and the hero wearing the cycle pedal on his feet in the beginning of the Tamil movie Ghilli is taken straight from the English movie Transporter. If I am not mistaken, this scene is one of the first instance in an Indian movie of photoshopping the original scene and replacing the faces with local ones.
And then of course was the Akshay Kumar movie Action Replayy which was copied from Back to the future.
The Tamil movie Santosh Subramanian seemed a lot like the Hindu movie Khubsoorat.
The Tamil movie Santosh Subramanian seemed a lot like the Hindu movie Khubsoorat.
Now let's come to the block buster Sholay. This was copied from Magnificent Seven. The Tamil movie Nayakan was copied from Godfather.
Ek Ruka Hua Faisla was copied from 12 Angry Men. The Hindi movie Dhamaal was copied from It's Mad Mad Mad World. Vijay, Simran movie Thulladha Manamum Thullum was copied from Charlie Chaplin's City Lights.
Ek Ruka Hua Faisla was copied from 12 Angry Men. The Hindi movie Dhamaal was copied from It's Mad Mad Mad World. Vijay, Simran movie Thulladha Manamum Thullum was copied from Charlie Chaplin's City Lights.
The last scene in Aamir Khan's Talaash is a straight copy of a scene from the English movie Dragonfly.
The scene in the song Sachhi Yeh Kahani Sun Lo Meri Jaan in the Hindi movie Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) and the scene when Genevieve comes to the stage in Rush Hour 3 (2007) are very similar. Both scenes must have been copied from another western movie. I wonder which.
The following Tamil movies were remade in Hindi with largely the same theme. I have only considered movies that I have seen and those from the 1960's.
- Aalaiyamani as Aadmi
- Naanum Oru Penn as Mein Bhi Ladki Hoon (produced AC Trilokchander)
- Nenjil Or Aalayam as Dil Ek Mandir
- Kaadhalikka Neramillai was remade in Hindi as Pyaar Kiye Jaa.
There are plenty. The list goes on. I will probably update this post or create a new one when I have another set of movies.
Recently I was reading Atlas Shrugged again. When Richard Halley, the great musician explains to Dagny that he couldn't stand the public praising him (that their praise really meant that he, Halley, should hold them in high esteem because they praised) and hence he left the world....I thought of Guru Dutt in Pyaasa.
I was watching Untouchables after many years. The younger rule bound Kevin Costner and the older wiser Sean Connery seemed to uncannily resemble Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman. I was startled by the lines "[Connery] What are you prepared to do" "[Costner] Everything within the law." "[Connery] And then what?" Untouchables was released about a year and half before the other movie.
I read the novel "A Matter Of Honor" written in 1986 by Jeffrey Archer. There is a scene towards the end of the novel where the villain is killed in a plane and the killer gets off the plane before it takes off. I was reminded of a similar scene in the 1985 Arnold Scharzenegger movie Commando. Interesting... Wonder whether the resemblance is accidental.
Kulbushan Kharbanda played a suave villain who would make feed his own men to sharks in the movie Shaan(1980). This theme was copied from the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice.
Yesterday (17h Feb 2017), I was discussing Bridges of Madison County with a friend from Bombay. He immediately mentioned a Bengali movie - Paroma - which had a similar but not same theme.
In the Hindi movie KANK Abhishek tells Rani Mukherji about her infertility "is ka ehsaas kabhi hone nahi diya" to which Rani replies.. "now you did". Straight copy from Pretty Woman where Richard Gere tells the big mouth that he never treated her like a prostitute to which she replies softly "Now you did".
The story of the 1984 novel The Second Lady seems quite similar to the 1968 movie Humsaya.
Additional reading:
Recently I was reading Atlas Shrugged again. When Richard Halley, the great musician explains to Dagny that he couldn't stand the public praising him (that their praise really meant that he, Halley, should hold them in high esteem because they praised) and hence he left the world....I thought of Guru Dutt in Pyaasa.
I was watching Untouchables after many years. The younger rule bound Kevin Costner and the older wiser Sean Connery seemed to uncannily resemble Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman. I was startled by the lines "[Connery] What are you prepared to do" "[Costner] Everything within the law." "[Connery] And then what?" Untouchables was released about a year and half before the other movie.
I read the novel "A Matter Of Honor" written in 1986 by Jeffrey Archer. There is a scene towards the end of the novel where the villain is killed in a plane and the killer gets off the plane before it takes off. I was reminded of a similar scene in the 1985 Arnold Scharzenegger movie Commando. Interesting... Wonder whether the resemblance is accidental.
Kulbushan Kharbanda played a suave villain who would make feed his own men to sharks in the movie Shaan(1980). This theme was copied from the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice.
Yesterday (17h Feb 2017), I was discussing Bridges of Madison County with a friend from Bombay. He immediately mentioned a Bengali movie - Paroma - which had a similar but not same theme.
In the Hindi movie KANK Abhishek tells Rani Mukherji about her infertility "is ka ehsaas kabhi hone nahi diya" to which Rani replies.. "now you did". Straight copy from Pretty Woman where Richard Gere tells the big mouth that he never treated her like a prostitute to which she replies softly "Now you did".
The story of the 1984 novel The Second Lady seems quite similar to the 1968 movie Humsaya.
Additional reading:
- https://www.filmykeeday.com/huge-list-of-hollywood-remakes-in-bollywood-121-movies/: List of Bollywood movies copied from Hollywood
Monday, March 26, 2012
The Best Songs From My Collection
When I was listening to songs today, I found I had about 16 songs that I loved immensely. While I have a large collection of songs, these are the ones I like the most. I am lost in heaven when I listen to these.
| Song | Singer, Male | Singer, Female | Movie/Album | Music Director | Year Rls | Actor, Male | Actor, Female |
| Mein Gareebon Ka Dil Hoon | Hemant Kumar | Aab E Haayat | Sardar Malik | 1955 | Premnath | Sashikala | |
Yeh Jhuki Jhuki Nigaahen Teri |
Rafi | Aao Pyaar Karen | Usha Khanna | 1964 | Joy Mukherjee | Saira Banu | |
Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha |
Lata | Anpadh | Madan Mohan | 1962 | Dharmendra | Mala Sinha | |
Ankhiyan Sang Ankhiyaan Laagi Aaj - Classical |
Rafi | Bada Aadmi | Chitragupta | 1961 | Jayant | Vijaya Choudhury | |
Hari Om Man Tarpath Hari |
Rafi |
Baiju Baawra | Naushad | 1952 | Bharat Bhushan | Meena Kumari | |
Tujhe Dekha Tujhe Chaaha |
Rafi |
Suman Kalyanpur |
Chchoti Si Mulaaqaat |
Shankar Jaikishan |
1967 |
Uttam Kumar |
Vyjayanthimala |
Us Ko Nahi Dekha Hum Ne Kabhi Eh Ma |
Mahendra Kapoor |
Daadi Ma | Roshan | 1966 | Ashok Kumar | Bina Rai | |
Tum Mujhe Bhool Bhi Jaao |
Mukesh |
Sudha Malhotra | Didi | N Dutta | 1959 | Sunil Dutt | Jayashree |
Mujhe Kitna Pyaar Hai Tum Se |
Rafi | Lata | Dil Tera Deewana | Shankar Jaikishan | 1962 | Shammi | Mala Sinha |
Raha Gardishon Mein Hardum |
Rafi | Do Badan | Ravi | 1966 | Manoj Kumar | Asha Parekh | |
Mere Gore Gore Gaal |
Rafi |
Shamshad Begum |
Dulhan |
Ravi |
1958 |
Raj Kumar |
Nirupa Roy |
Tum Hi Tum Ho Mere Jeewan Mein |
Rafi | Lata | Ek Dil Sau Afsaane | Shankar Jaikishan | 1963 | Raj Kapoor | Waheeda Rehman |
Ek Tha Gul Aur Ek Thi Bulbul |
Rafi | Jab Jab Phool Khile | Kalyanji Anandji | 1965 | Shashi Kapoor | Nanda | |
Tim Tim Tim Taaron Ki Deep Jale |
Talat Mehmood | Lata | Mausi | Vasant Desai | 1958 | Baburao Pendharkar | Sumati Gupte |
Yeh Mousam Rangeen Sama |
Mukesh | Suman Kalyanpur | Modern Girl | Ravi | 1961 | Pradeep Kumar | Sayeeda Khan |
Aaya Na Hum Ko Pyaar Jataana |
Mukesh | Suman Kalyanpur | Pehchaan | Shankar Jaikishan | 1970 | Manoj Kumar | Babita |
Raha Gardishon Mein Hardum
I recently stumbled upon this song.
The song is from the movie Do Badan starring Manoj Kumar, Asha Parekh and Simi Garewal. It is one of those rare songs which Rafi sang for Manoj Kumar.
Each time I listen to it, I find a lump in my throat and I want to understand what the hero is saying. So I started with the word "Gardish" and found its meaning here. And then the words "Yeh hamari badnaseebi jo nahi tho aur kya hai. Ke usi ke ho gaye hum, jo ho na saka hamara - "this is my misfortune; if not that what else is it? That I belong to that person who could not be mine".
Such is the power of the music director Ravi and Rafi's glorious voice, so sad and melodious is the tune that, for the first time in my life, I am forced me to listen to the words of Shakeel Badayuni and look for their meaning.
Amazing song.
A friend of mine pointed me to the translation of the lyrics of this song (look for one by pakpride007 on Monday, December 06, 2010). Of all the translations I found this was the best. This person has provided the gist of the song in English without trying to translate word by word. There is another translation here.
Another beautiful song by Ravi is Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se. (the link has a translation).
Updated on 31 Mar 2017: And a few days back, I heard this mesmerizing song Na Kisi Ki Aankh Ka Noor Hoon sung by Rafi in the movie Laal Quila (1960, MDL SN Tripath). An interesting titbit about the song is here. http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/the-debate-around-the-ghazal-na-kisi-ki-aankh-ka-noor-hoon-115091801302_1.html
A friend of mine pointed me to the translation of the lyrics of this song (look for one by pakpride007 on Monday, December 06, 2010). Of all the translations I found this was the best. This person has provided the gist of the song in English without trying to translate word by word. There is another translation here.
Another beautiful song by Ravi is Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se. (the link has a translation).
Updated on 31 Mar 2017: And a few days back, I heard this mesmerizing song Na Kisi Ki Aankh Ka Noor Hoon sung by Rafi in the movie Laal Quila (1960, MDL SN Tripath). An interesting titbit about the song is here. http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/the-debate-around-the-ghazal-na-kisi-ki-aankh-ka-noor-hoon-115091801302_1.html
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Melodious Horse Songs In Indian Movies
I had earlier written a small post on piano duets (http://vbala99.blogspot.com/2011/04/piano-duets-in-hindi-movies.html).
I saw it was time to talk about horses. A few lovely songs come to mind.
The song Azhagukkum Malarukkum sung by PB Srinivas and Janaki from the movie Nenjam Marappathillai (1963, MD:Viswanathan Ramamurthy) has a lovely tune. Devika looks beautiful which sadly one can't say about Kalyankumar. I used to know a girl who looked a lot like Devika. The surprising thing was that her name was also Devika. Na... It wasn't the same person. Just a coincidence.
A melodious horse song is Kadavul Oru Naal sung by P Susheela in the movie Shanthi Nilayam. Kanchana looks gorgeous. Tough what age does to people. When I look at recent pictures of Kanchana or Sadhana ... :(. The song reminds me of Sound of Music with a lot of children and a heroine. Is that Kutralam water falls in the song sequence?
An interesting horse song, melodious too, is Engal Dravida Ponnaadu sung by TR Mahaligam in the movie Maalai Itta Mangai (1956, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). The horse beats have come out pretty well, enough to make OP Nayyar proud.
A melodious horse song is Kadavul Oru Naal sung by P Susheela in the movie Shanthi Nilayam. Kanchana looks gorgeous. Tough what age does to people. When I look at recent pictures of Kanchana or Sadhana ... :(. The song reminds me of Sound of Music with a lot of children and a heroine. Is that Kutralam water falls in the song sequence?
An interesting horse song, melodious too, is Engal Dravida Ponnaadu sung by TR Mahaligam in the movie Maalai Itta Mangai (1956, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). The horse beats have come out pretty well, enough to make OP Nayyar proud.
A beautiful horse song is Paattu Paadava Paarththu Pesava sung by AM Raja in the movie Then Nilavu (1960, MD: AM Raja). The photography and Vyjayanthimala and Gemini in Kashmir and the melody of the song make an exquisite combination. AM Raja is one of those few people like Hemanta who could sing and create exquisite music.
The next song is Maang Ke Saath Tumhaara from Naya Daur (1957, MD: OP Nayyar) sung by Rafi and Lata which is a classic. Both Dilip and Vyjayanthimala look smashing. Their chemistry is terrific in this song. Another OP Nayyar song with a typical hoof beating tune is in the song Aa Ja Re Aa Ja sung by Asha in the movie Chchoo Mantar (1956).
Now we come to Banda Parwar Phir Wohi Dil Laaya Hoon from Phir Wohi Dil Laaya Hoon (1963, MD: OP Nayyar) sung by Rafi. Though with slightly slower beats this song still makes my heart beat faster.
Again this rather unknown song Aji Pehli Mulaaqaat Mein sung by Asha and Rafi from the movie Do Dilon Ki Daastaan (1966, MD: OP Nayyar) is a typical and cute horse song. As of the time of this update (May 17, 2017) I have been unable to get a video of this song, nor have I watched the movie. From the music I assume this is a horse song. The same thing I would say for the song Waah Waah Re Teri Chaal Kabhi Left Kabhi Right sung by Rafi in the same movie.
Another OP Nayyar lovely horse song is Yeh Kya Kar Daala Tu Ne sung by Asha in the movie Howrah Bridge (1958, MD: OP Nayyar). While I cannot discern a horse I can see part of the carriage and beats of the hoofs kinda provide the confirmation. And one can see the Howrah bridge also as a bonus. The song also has cars and whistling at the end.
This song Bachpan Ke Din Bhula Na Dena sung by Rafi in the movie Deedar (1951, MD: Naushad) is a horse song I have included because of it's age. This is not a must watch/must hear song. Dilip Kumar looks so young.
The next in the list is an unlikely one: Us Ko Nahi Dekha Hum Ne Kabhi Eh Ma Teri Surat Se Alag sung by Mahendra Kapoor and Rafi in the movie Daadi Ma (1966, MD: Roshan). I never thought I would love a song about parents. In contrast, I think of the song about mother Amma Endru Azhaikkaatha Uyir Illaiye sung by Yesudas in the movie (1992, MD: Ilaiyaraja). I shudder in horror. In about 25 years from 1966 to 1992 what had happened to melody. The latter song has nothing to with horses - just provided for contrast.
Bheega Bheega Pyaar Ka Sama by Rafi and Shamshad Begum in the movie Saawan (1959, MD: Hansraj Behl) is a typical horse song. And sweet. Interesting to hear Shamshad Begum in such a horse song.
Tum Jo Aao Tho Pyaar Aa Jaaye, sung Manna De and Suman Kalyanpur, is a terrific and melodious horse song from the movie Saakhi Robin (1962, MD: Robin Banerjee).
Titli Udi sung by Sharda from the movie Suraj (1966, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) is a lovely one. This movie is one of my favorites (Rajendra Kumar, Vyjayantimala and Mumtaz). Great songs by Rafi make it a worth watch. Though this post is about horses, I am tempted to include an elephant song from this movie - Bahaaron Phool Barsaao (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McP9D114BfU&feature=channel) by Rafi. Incidentally Sharda and Rafi sang the sung Badkamma Ekad Boto Ra in the movie Shatranj (1969, MD: Shankar Jaikishan). Bakkama song is very off beat and terrific though it's a cabaret song and nothing to do with horses. it is mentioned in a my post on dance songs.
A lovely horse song is Jab Liya Haath Mein Haath sung by Rafi and Asha in the movie Vachan (1955, MD: Ravi). So soothing...
Another lovely horse song is Hum Hai Tho Chaand Aur Taare sung by Mukesh in the movie Mein Nashe Mein Hoon (1959, MD: Shankar Jaikishan). This movie also has a nice dance sequence which is listed in the post on dance songs mentioned earlier.
Halke Halke Chalo Saanware is an offbeat song sung by Hemant and Lata in the movie Tange Waali (1955, MD: Salil Choudhury). Hemant's songs are usually slow and deep and I would have hardly imagined him singing a melodious horse song!
Now we come to Duniya Na Dekhe sung by Swijen Mukherji and Lata in the movie Honeymoon (1960, MD: Salil Choudhury). Now I could not locate a video of this lovely horse song, I heard only the audio. But the music is so horsy.
The song Nenjam Undu Nermai Undu sung by TMS from the movie En Annan (1970, MD: MS Viswanathan) is a typical MGR song with lyrics that seem to make the hero a great guy and music that has deteriorated from the high melody of the early 60's. You may listen to this song just to see what mediocre music is like.
The song Zara Hole Hole Chalo sung by Asha from the movie Saawan Ki Ghata (1966, MD:OP Nayyar) is a typical lovely horse song by OP Nayyar. So is Yun Tho Hum Ne Laakh Haseen by Rafi from the movie Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957, MD: OP Nayyar). The movie is 60 years old and one can see that perhaps the background was shot separately and the foreground separately. Quite cute.
The song Neele Gagan Ke Tale by Mahendra Kapoor from the movie Humraaz (1967, MD: Ravi) is a classic. The melody with the lovely visual background is awesome. Most songs from this movie by Mahendra Kapoor are sweet. Another nice song by the same singer is O Yaaron Ki Tamanna Hai in the movie Kahin Din Kahin Raat (1968, MD: OP Nayyar).
Piya Piya Piya Mera Jiya Pukaare by Kishore and Asha from the movie Baap Re Baap (1955, MD: OP Nayyar) is a beautiful horse song.
Now we come to the melodious song Piya Mein Hoon Patang sung by Kishore and Asha in the movie Ragini (1958, MD: OP Nayyar). The interesting thing is that the tune is that of a horse song but there is no horse in the song sequence.
Dil Mein Chhupa Ke Pyaar by Rafi from Aan (1952, MD: Naushad) is a sweet song. It's a little different from the other horse songs. The camera rarely focuses on the woman, Nadira. Interesting.
The song Koi Pyaar Ki Dekhe Jaadugari by Rafi and Lata in the movie Kohinoor (1960, MD:Naushad) is ok, not great. Another horse song is Ek Tho Soorat Pyaari by Rafi and Asha from Vallaah Kya Baat Hai (1962, MD: Roshan). Neither one is my favorite.
An unexpectedly nice horse song is Kaathal Rajyam Enathu sung by TMS and P Susheela in the movie Mannavan Vanthaanadi (1975, MD: MS Viswanathan). The tune is very nice and the beats are as good as a OP Nayyar song.
Another beautiful horse song is Chaand Ko Kya Maaloom by Mukesh from Laal Bangla (1966, MD: Usha Khanna). This is one of the few fast lilting songs by Mukesh. In this context, I have to mention another fast, lovely song Aaya Na Hum Ko Pyaar Jataana sung by Mukesh and Suman Kalyanpur. This is from the movie Pehchaan (1970, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) but this song is not a horse song. Both songs are just wowowow.
A lovely horse song is Teri Reshmi Zulfen Chhoo Kar Jab Waade sung by Mahendra Kapoor and Asha in Aag (1967, MD: Usha Khanna).
An interesting horse song is Ankhiyan Mila Ke Chale Nahi Jaana sung by Zohrabai Ambalavali in the movie Ratan (1944, MD: Naushad) almost 70 years back.
Another interesting horse song is Mein Rangeela Pyaar Ka by Subir Sen and Lata from the movie Chhoti Behen (1959, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) - the song pictured on Mehmood and Shobha Khote Subir's voice is so like Hemant's. Mehmood and Shubha Khote are sweet as a pair. I can't believe it's the same Khote in the Amul Palekar movie Golmaal. But if you want to see a really cute Subha Khote you gotta see this song Tum Agar Mujhe Bhool Bhi Jaao in the movie Didi (1959, MD: N Dutta) - a song sung by Mukesh and Sudha Malhotra. I will never tire listening to Sudha's gorgeous voice in the song. Note Dutta, like (Guru Dutt) despite having a Bengali sounding surname, was from the west coast.
Jaane Mera Dil Kise Dhoond Raha Hai sung by Rafi in the movie Laat Saaheb (1967, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) is a sweet sung. Rafi sings for Shammi in this song.
Another nice Rafi-Shammi song is Pehla Pehla Pyaar Ka Ishaara where Lata (singing for Vyjayanthimala) joins Rafi in the movie College Girl (1960, Shankar Jaikishan).
The song Chalte Hi Jaana by Manna De and Rafi from the movie Usne Kaha Tha (1960, MD: Salil Chowdhury) is one of the less melodious songs.
The Bengali song Prithibi Bodle Geche sung by Kishore in the movie Ananda Ashram (1977, MD: Shyamal Mitra) is another song I like. Uttam Kumar is nice and Sharmila, of course is terrific. You are transported back to the 70's in Bengal. The first line in the lyrics means that the world has changed. And yet this is a happy and fast song. I am reminded of the Tamil song மனிதன் மாறி விட்டான் (Man has changed) in the movie Paava Mannippu - it's a slow song. That was the time when Kishore used to sing for Amitabh and Rajesh Khanna. While mentioning this movie I am reminded of another lovely song which is a slow/sad song, sung by Kishore, Aasha Chilo Bhaalobhaasha Chilo. There is no horse here, but there is a train.
Veerargal Vaazhum Dravidar Naattai Vendravar Kidaiyaadhu is a Tamil song of the 1950's from the movie Sivagangai Cheemai (1959, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). Very sweet and SSR on a horse!
Now, the song Ponnaasai Kondorku sung by TMS in the movie Muradan Muthu (1964, MD: TG Lingappa) is interesting with Sivaji on a horse drawn cart/chariot looking strange to say the least.
A lovely horse song is Jal Jal Jal Enum Chalangai Oli sung by S Janaki in the movie Paasam (1961, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). Saroja Devi driving a horse drawn chariot is very cute just like Hema Malini in the movie Sholay (1975, MD: RD Burman) in the song sequence Koi Haseena Jab Ruth Jaati Hai Tho sung by Kishore (Dharmendra riding a cycle backwards).
Talking of Dharmendra we have the song Saath Ajube Is Duniya Mein sung by Mukesh and Rafi in the all Singh movie Dharam Veer (1977, MD: Laxmikant Pyarelal). The music obviously reflects the horses' beats and Dharmendra's thighs are much more appealing than Sridevi's.
An interesting melodious horse song is from a relatively new Tamil movie Mannavan Vanthaanadi (1975, MD: MS Viswanathan) sung by TMS and P Susheela. While the color is relatively of poor quality considering this was in 1975 and color in movies had been there since 1960's but the music is very nice. The beat of the horse in the song is so familiar - I wonder if MS didn't kinda, you know - when no one was looking, lifted it from OP Nayyar's horse songs. Just a suspicion.
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Again this rather unknown song Aji Pehli Mulaaqaat Mein sung by Asha and Rafi from the movie Do Dilon Ki Daastaan (1966, MD: OP Nayyar) is a typical and cute horse song. As of the time of this update (May 17, 2017) I have been unable to get a video of this song, nor have I watched the movie. From the music I assume this is a horse song. The same thing I would say for the song Waah Waah Re Teri Chaal Kabhi Left Kabhi Right sung by Rafi in the same movie.
Another OP Nayyar lovely horse song is Yeh Kya Kar Daala Tu Ne sung by Asha in the movie Howrah Bridge (1958, MD: OP Nayyar). While I cannot discern a horse I can see part of the carriage and beats of the hoofs kinda provide the confirmation. And one can see the Howrah bridge also as a bonus. The song also has cars and whistling at the end.
This song Bachpan Ke Din Bhula Na Dena sung by Rafi in the movie Deedar (1951, MD: Naushad) is a horse song I have included because of it's age. This is not a must watch/must hear song. Dilip Kumar looks so young.
The next in the list is an unlikely one: Us Ko Nahi Dekha Hum Ne Kabhi Eh Ma Teri Surat Se Alag sung by Mahendra Kapoor and Rafi in the movie Daadi Ma (1966, MD: Roshan). I never thought I would love a song about parents. In contrast, I think of the song about mother Amma Endru Azhaikkaatha Uyir Illaiye sung by Yesudas in the movie (1992, MD: Ilaiyaraja). I shudder in horror. In about 25 years from 1966 to 1992 what had happened to melody. The latter song has nothing to with horses - just provided for contrast.
Bheega Bheega Pyaar Ka Sama by Rafi and Shamshad Begum in the movie Saawan (1959, MD: Hansraj Behl) is a typical horse song. And sweet. Interesting to hear Shamshad Begum in such a horse song.
Tum Jo Aao Tho Pyaar Aa Jaaye, sung Manna De and Suman Kalyanpur, is a terrific and melodious horse song from the movie Saakhi Robin (1962, MD: Robin Banerjee).
Titli Udi sung by Sharda from the movie Suraj (1966, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) is a lovely one. This movie is one of my favorites (Rajendra Kumar, Vyjayantimala and Mumtaz). Great songs by Rafi make it a worth watch. Though this post is about horses, I am tempted to include an elephant song from this movie - Bahaaron Phool Barsaao (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McP9D114BfU&feature=channel) by Rafi. Incidentally Sharda and Rafi sang the sung Badkamma Ekad Boto Ra in the movie Shatranj (1969, MD: Shankar Jaikishan). Bakkama song is very off beat and terrific though it's a cabaret song and nothing to do with horses. it is mentioned in a my post on dance songs.
A lovely horse song is Jab Liya Haath Mein Haath sung by Rafi and Asha in the movie Vachan (1955, MD: Ravi). So soothing...
Another lovely horse song is Hum Hai Tho Chaand Aur Taare sung by Mukesh in the movie Mein Nashe Mein Hoon (1959, MD: Shankar Jaikishan). This movie also has a nice dance sequence which is listed in the post on dance songs mentioned earlier.
Halke Halke Chalo Saanware is an offbeat song sung by Hemant and Lata in the movie Tange Waali (1955, MD: Salil Choudhury). Hemant's songs are usually slow and deep and I would have hardly imagined him singing a melodious horse song!
Now we come to Duniya Na Dekhe sung by Swijen Mukherji and Lata in the movie Honeymoon (1960, MD: Salil Choudhury). Now I could not locate a video of this lovely horse song, I heard only the audio. But the music is so horsy.
The song Nenjam Undu Nermai Undu sung by TMS from the movie En Annan (1970, MD: MS Viswanathan) is a typical MGR song with lyrics that seem to make the hero a great guy and music that has deteriorated from the high melody of the early 60's. You may listen to this song just to see what mediocre music is like.
The song Zara Hole Hole Chalo sung by Asha from the movie Saawan Ki Ghata (1966, MD:OP Nayyar) is a typical lovely horse song by OP Nayyar. So is Yun Tho Hum Ne Laakh Haseen by Rafi from the movie Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957, MD: OP Nayyar). The movie is 60 years old and one can see that perhaps the background was shot separately and the foreground separately. Quite cute.
The song Neele Gagan Ke Tale by Mahendra Kapoor from the movie Humraaz (1967, MD: Ravi) is a classic. The melody with the lovely visual background is awesome. Most songs from this movie by Mahendra Kapoor are sweet. Another nice song by the same singer is O Yaaron Ki Tamanna Hai in the movie Kahin Din Kahin Raat (1968, MD: OP Nayyar).
Piya Piya Piya Mera Jiya Pukaare by Kishore and Asha from the movie Baap Re Baap (1955, MD: OP Nayyar) is a beautiful horse song.
Now we come to the melodious song Piya Mein Hoon Patang sung by Kishore and Asha in the movie Ragini (1958, MD: OP Nayyar). The interesting thing is that the tune is that of a horse song but there is no horse in the song sequence.
Dil Mein Chhupa Ke Pyaar by Rafi from Aan (1952, MD: Naushad) is a sweet song. It's a little different from the other horse songs. The camera rarely focuses on the woman, Nadira. Interesting.
The song Koi Pyaar Ki Dekhe Jaadugari by Rafi and Lata in the movie Kohinoor (1960, MD:Naushad) is ok, not great. Another horse song is Ek Tho Soorat Pyaari by Rafi and Asha from Vallaah Kya Baat Hai (1962, MD: Roshan). Neither one is my favorite.
An unexpectedly nice horse song is Kaathal Rajyam Enathu sung by TMS and P Susheela in the movie Mannavan Vanthaanadi (1975, MD: MS Viswanathan). The tune is very nice and the beats are as good as a OP Nayyar song.
Another beautiful horse song is Chaand Ko Kya Maaloom by Mukesh from Laal Bangla (1966, MD: Usha Khanna). This is one of the few fast lilting songs by Mukesh. In this context, I have to mention another fast, lovely song Aaya Na Hum Ko Pyaar Jataana sung by Mukesh and Suman Kalyanpur. This is from the movie Pehchaan (1970, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) but this song is not a horse song. Both songs are just wowowow.
A lovely horse song is Teri Reshmi Zulfen Chhoo Kar Jab Waade sung by Mahendra Kapoor and Asha in Aag (1967, MD: Usha Khanna).
An interesting horse song is Ankhiyan Mila Ke Chale Nahi Jaana sung by Zohrabai Ambalavali in the movie Ratan (1944, MD: Naushad) almost 70 years back.
Another interesting horse song is Mein Rangeela Pyaar Ka by Subir Sen and Lata from the movie Chhoti Behen (1959, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) - the song pictured on Mehmood and Shobha Khote Subir's voice is so like Hemant's. Mehmood and Shubha Khote are sweet as a pair. I can't believe it's the same Khote in the Amul Palekar movie Golmaal. But if you want to see a really cute Subha Khote you gotta see this song Tum Agar Mujhe Bhool Bhi Jaao in the movie Didi (1959, MD: N Dutta) - a song sung by Mukesh and Sudha Malhotra. I will never tire listening to Sudha's gorgeous voice in the song. Note Dutta, like (Guru Dutt) despite having a Bengali sounding surname, was from the west coast.
Jaane Mera Dil Kise Dhoond Raha Hai sung by Rafi in the movie Laat Saaheb (1967, MD: Shankar Jaikishan) is a sweet sung. Rafi sings for Shammi in this song.
Another nice Rafi-Shammi song is Pehla Pehla Pyaar Ka Ishaara where Lata (singing for Vyjayanthimala) joins Rafi in the movie College Girl (1960, Shankar Jaikishan).
The song Chalte Hi Jaana by Manna De and Rafi from the movie Usne Kaha Tha (1960, MD: Salil Chowdhury) is one of the less melodious songs.
The Bengali song Prithibi Bodle Geche sung by Kishore in the movie Ananda Ashram (1977, MD: Shyamal Mitra) is another song I like. Uttam Kumar is nice and Sharmila, of course is terrific. You are transported back to the 70's in Bengal. The first line in the lyrics means that the world has changed. And yet this is a happy and fast song. I am reminded of the Tamil song மனிதன் மாறி விட்டான் (Man has changed) in the movie Paava Mannippu - it's a slow song. That was the time when Kishore used to sing for Amitabh and Rajesh Khanna. While mentioning this movie I am reminded of another lovely song which is a slow/sad song, sung by Kishore, Aasha Chilo Bhaalobhaasha Chilo. There is no horse here, but there is a train.
Veerargal Vaazhum Dravidar Naattai Vendravar Kidaiyaadhu is a Tamil song of the 1950's from the movie Sivagangai Cheemai (1959, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). Very sweet and SSR on a horse!
Now, the song Ponnaasai Kondorku sung by TMS in the movie Muradan Muthu (1964, MD: TG Lingappa) is interesting with Sivaji on a horse drawn cart/chariot looking strange to say the least.
A lovely horse song is Jal Jal Jal Enum Chalangai Oli sung by S Janaki in the movie Paasam (1961, MD: Viswanathan Ramamurthy). Saroja Devi driving a horse drawn chariot is very cute just like Hema Malini in the movie Sholay (1975, MD: RD Burman) in the song sequence Koi Haseena Jab Ruth Jaati Hai Tho sung by Kishore (Dharmendra riding a cycle backwards).
Talking of Dharmendra we have the song Saath Ajube Is Duniya Mein sung by Mukesh and Rafi in the all Singh movie Dharam Veer (1977, MD: Laxmikant Pyarelal). The music obviously reflects the horses' beats and Dharmendra's thighs are much more appealing than Sridevi's.
An interesting melodious horse song is from a relatively new Tamil movie Mannavan Vanthaanadi (1975, MD: MS Viswanathan) sung by TMS and P Susheela. While the color is relatively of poor quality considering this was in 1975 and color in movies had been there since 1960's but the music is very nice. The beat of the horse in the song is so familiar - I wonder if MS didn't kinda, you know - when no one was looking, lifted it from OP Nayyar's horse songs. Just a suspicion.
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