[This is the fourth part of a series of posts about Nostalgiaana R4, a radio-styled show of retro Hindi film songs. Previously in this series – Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.]
A unique set of curated songs wowed listeners on last week’s shows. Focus continued to be on the three decades – 1950s, 1960s and 1970s – representing the *Golden Era* period of Hindi film songs.
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Phir Chhidi Raat Baat Phoolon Ki (Film Bazaar), a hugely loved Radio regular duet. A beautiful Ghazal, written by noted Urdu poet Makhdoom Mohiuddin, that is all about flowers as means to depict romance. Composer Khayyam, as always, ensures lyrics take the limelight with an appropriate tune, elegant and simple. The film’s lyricists were standalone poets whose words were set to tune – Bashar Nawaz, Makhdoom Mohiuddin, Mir Taqi Mir and Mirza Shauq. Filmed on Supriya Pathak and Farooq Shaikh, this melody has an eternal appeal.
Tukde Hain Mere Dil Ke (Film Mere Sanam), a soft song in all-time O P Nayyar hit album of 9 songs. Filled with melancholy and sorrow, Majrooh Sultanpuri’s words “मोती हैं मुहोब्बत के इन फूल से गालों पे, बहने नहीं दूंगा मैं बेकार तेरे आँसू “, well capture the underlying emotion. Filmed on Biswajeet, the use of minimal instruments, Raag Pahadi and Mohd. Rafi’s masterly rendition make this one a perennial favourite.
Tumse Bichad Ke Chain (Film Mahraja), a haunting tune with beautiful use of the strings through the song. Intensely romantic writing by Kaifi Azmi with words “नाम होंठों पर तुम्हारा दिल में प्यार, बस यही सज-धज यही अपना सिंगार”. Filmed on an unusual pair on screen (Nutan and Sanjay Khan), the song offers another Gold standard output from the iconic pair of Madan Mohan and Lata Mangeshkar.
Ye Zulfon Ki Bikhri Ghata (Film Do Aur Do Paanch), a magical composition from year 1980, filmed on the film’s two lead pairs – Shashi Kapoor with Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan with Parveen Babi. The uncluttered arrangement, Asha Bhosle’s ultra-expressive singing and use of Waltz rhythm, make for compelling listening, although the mukhda tune does remind us of composer Bappi Lahiri’s “Ye Naina Ye Kaajal” (Film Dilsey Miley Dil, 1978)
Kabhi Tanhaiyon Mein Yun (Film Hamari Yaad Aayegi), a high lingering melody that is remembered as one of the top songs of singer Mubarak Begum. As per some sources, this song was inserted as an after-thought, perhaps reason for only one antara (stanza) being available. Composer Snehal Bhatkar uses Raag Dhani, as base, blending beautifully with the soft, Flute-driven music arrangement.
Tum Pukar Lo (Film Khamoshi), a song that epitomizes “intezaar”. The deep yearning through Hemant Kumar’s voice and Gulzar’s lyrics gets boosted with the sharp whistling and melodious humming…The sombre mood goes deep, thanks also to the impactful yet restrained music arrangement, filled with the use of the strings and Cello. One of Hemant Kumar’s top creations – both composition and singing wise.
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Tadpaoge Tadpaalo (Film Barkha), one from the many sugary sweet collaborations of composer Chitragupta and singer Lata Mangeshkar. Filmed on Shubha Khote and Anand Kumar, Rajinder Krishan’s easy writing (कब तक जानेगा ना चंदा दर्द चकोरी का, एक दिन तो ये फूल सुनेगा बुलबुल का शिकवा) goes a long way towards making the song an unforgettable gem, albeit not often discussed.
Diya Hai Aapne Bada Haseen Sahara (Film Akalmand), a simple flowing melody with use of the Swing Rhythm. Filmed on Sonia Sahni and Kishore Kumar, the gentle O P Nayyar tune, enhanced with the use of Mandolin, Guitar, Drums, stays with you for long. Another one of those lesser mentioned songs of the 1960s.
Ae Meri Zindagi Tujhe Dhoondoon Kahan (Film Adl-E-Jehangir), a song from Husnlal-Bhagatram’s celebrated work, worth going miles for. Don’t miss to get nostalgic with the soft, vintage Talat Mahmood vocals of the 1950s. “ना वो लैला रही ना वो महमिल रहा, पास मंजिल के आके लुटा कारवाँ” – Qamar Jalalabadi’s writing ensures to maintain the yearning quotient.
Hanju Bezuban (Non-film Punjabi), a very rare non-film collaboration of composer Jaidev with singer Neelam Sahni, an album that had 4 songs. The tune, full of twists and turns, very difficult to render is so typical of Jaidev. The basic mukhda meaning translates to “Ansoo bezubaan hote hain, Bahut beimaan hote hain” (in Hindi). It remains a surprise that the talented singer Neelam Sahni has only one song in Hindi films (Duet “Main Toh Kab Se Teri Sharan Mein Hoon” with Hariharan in the film Ram Nagri, 1982).
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