Guest article by DP Rangan
(DP Rangan is by far the most prolific guest writer on SoY, and among its most senior members. If he is appearing after a long gap, I am partly responsible for it as a couple of his articles have been in my folder for a while. I had already scheduled some articles which most fitted earlier. But Mr Rangan has unbounded energy, and he is always bubbling with new ideas. He can willingly write on command on any topic, even during his travels abroad to meet his family. I have restrained my temptation to palm off some topics to him in deference to his age. But whatever comes from him, I take it happily if it fills a gap in the SoY.
The topic of ‘Atmospheric songs’ has been on Mr Rangan’s ‘firmament’ for quite some time. After consultations back and forth, this is the final product. If you miss his usual heavy research, I am again to blame. But thank you Mr Rangan for your understanding, and I am grateful for this nice article from you. You can see these songs as a cousin of Surrogate Songs about which I wrote a post last month. In the earlier post readers often mixed up surrogate songs with atmospheric songs. This post will clarify that the two are distinct categories. – AK)
With the advent of talkies, films became a hot favourite in Hollywood from 1927 and commanded a huge following of film crazy viewers. India followed suit with the first talkie Alam Ara in 1931 and music became an integral part of our cinema. Songs were of many kinds, i.e., solos by male and female singers, duets – male/female, male/male or female/female and also chorus songs, main singer followed by a multitude of nondescript characters repeating the stanza. The songs were generally lip-synchronized by the actors and the live song scene was part of the film. All these categories of songs were more or less fitted in the films in line with the unravelling of the plot. As instances of conundrum, certain songs did not fit the bill. They seem to float down from an empyrean source and not identifiable with the characters in the scene. It also appeared that they were the most appropriate one for the scene unfolding before the viewing audience.
In classical Sanskrit drama, there used to be Akashvani, i.e. celestial announcement, at a critical stage of the play, to portend something important for the actors on the stage. On the wedding day of his sister Devaki, Kans heard an Akashvani that he would be killed by her eighth child. And as he tried to smash the head of ‘her’ eighth child – a baby girl – on a big boulder, the baby slipped out of his hand and flew away, and there was again an Akashvani: ‘O Fool! The eighth child of Devaki who would kill you is already born, and is growing up in Gokul. समय (‘The Time’) in BR Chopra’s epic TV serial TV ‘Mahabharat’ was needed to fill the gaps and take the story forward as it spanned several millennia.
Familiar with such rich tradition of extra-human voices from the heaven in our ancient traditions, our creative film makers used the device to create many songs which were not picturised on any actor, but they still played an important role in either conveying a message to the actors on the screen, or just depicting the situation on the screen for the viewers. The commonly used term to describe such songs is ‘Atmospheric songs’.
Many of these songs conveyed a sense of pathos and to my scant knowledge I am yet to come across any of them in a happy situation. They were usually sung by males whose deep bass voice seemed to fit the bill. There could be a few instances of females rendering such songs but I could spot only one. It is my humble effort to present a smorgasbord of such songs in this post.
1. Main zindagi mein hardam rota hi raha hoon by Mohammad Rafi from Barsaat (1949), lyrics Hasrat Jaipuri, music Shankar Jaikishan
The song in background effectively portrays the grief-stricken Raj Kapoor pining for his love Nargis and brooding over his unrequited love affair, an instance of more realistic display of emotions than if the song had been sung by the hero himself.
2. Insaaf ka mandir hai by Mohammad Rafi from Amar (1954), lyrics Shakeel Badauni, music Naushad
A love triangle involving Dilip Kumar, Madhubala (rich girl) and Nimmi (village belle), the story is about Dilip Kumar’s affair and an unfortunate encounter with Nimmi, and going through motions of love with Madhubala due to familial pressure. This song, by itself a serene output by Shakeel/Naushad combination, is a brilliant piece of direction by Mehboob, who was also its producer. Madhubala drags Dilip Kumar to the temple. God seems to smite Dilip Kumar through this song with fear and he stops at the doorsteps of sanctum sanctorum and backs out much to the surprise of Madhubala. There is a longer version of the song which summarises the entire film. I have chosen the shorter one.
3. Gagan jhanjana raha by Hemant Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar from Nastik (1954), lyrics Kavi Pradeep, music C. Ramchandra
I am posting an unique song in duet form, i.e. sole instance of an instant warning from heaven in Hemant Kumar’s voice and a supplication from Nalini Jaywant struggling in a boat tossed around in the flood and fury of a surging river. Her prayers for rescue are ultimately fulfilled. How I wish God was equally kind in solving our problems in like manner. I would judge this song as a sort of te deum laudamus.
4. Chal ud ja re panchhi by Mohammad Rafi from Bhabhi (1957), lyrics Rajendra Krishna, music Chitragupta
A family drama from AVM Productions of South India, the song full of philosophy of life in the melodious voice of songster wonder Rafi, seems to float from supernal describing the sad journey of Pandari Bai from her home. There are a few versions of the song in the film and Talat Mahmood has also rendered it, but it is nowhere near the original. In a radio programme when stars were invited to name their favourite songs of their time, Balraj Sahni chose this as one of his favourite songs.
5. Kiske liye ruka hai by Mohammad Rafi from Ek Saal (1957), lyrics Prem Dhawan, Music Ravi
An errant Ashok Kumar running away from Madhubala is brought to a halt at the railway platform while the train speeds away. To me it looks as if his guilty conscience is living through this song which seems to mock him. A masterly rendition by the nonpareil Mohammad Rafi and here is another song from an anonymous source. I could not get a precise song with live video and am giving a longer version which includes also the title part.
6. Daaman mein daag laga baithe by Mohammad Rafi from Dhool Ka Phool (1959), lyrics Sahir Ludhiyanavi, music N Datta
A distraught and pregnant Mala Sinha is a helpless bystander and watching her lover Rajendra Kumar jilting her and proceeding in a marriage baarat to wed another girl (Nanda). This background song by Sahir brings out the feelings of the hapless girl over the consequences of her indiscreet affair and difficulties she will encounter for the rest of her life.
7. Main apne aap se ghabra gaya hun by Mohammad Rafi from Bindiya (1960), lyrics Rajendra Krishna, music Iqbal Qureshi
Balraj Sahni and Padmini play lead roles. Balraj Sahni seems to be disillusioned about Padmini and family life, and is in a state of anguish roaming in the countryside. An excellent rendering by Rafi, and the hero seems to be wrestling with his conscience through this song.
8. Khuda nigahbaan ho tumhara by Lata Mangeshkar from Mughal-e-Azam (1960), lyrics Shakeel Badauni, music Naushad
Anarkali (Madhubala) is being escorted to prison and her grief-stricken countenance will strike a chord in our hearts. She has acted superbly with her beauty shining through tears. Lata Mangeshkar’s rendition of the melancholic song in background is superb to say the least. Shakeel and Naushad pair have carried the day.
9. Jaisa kiya hai tune by Mohammad Rafi from Shaadi (1962), lyrics Rajendra Krishna, music Chitragupta
Mohammad Rafi renders this song of the air in his masterly way and conveys a profound piece of philosophy – you will reap as you sow or sow wind and reap whirlwind.
10. Jagat bhar ki roshni ke liye by Hemant Kumar from Harishchandra Taramati (1963), lyrics Kavi Pradeep, music Laxmikant Pyarelal
Who has not heard of the trials and tribulations of Harishchandra, a forefather of Ram of Surya Vansh, in refusing to utter falsehood under any circumstances and frustrating the dictate of Sage Vishwamitra to do so. This song portrays the scene of Harishchandra forsaking his kingdom with his wife Taramati and son Rohit to uphold his principles. Hemant Kumar has sung the song in his regal manner.
11. Kar chale hum fida jaan-o-tan saathiyo by Mohammad Rafi from Haqeeqat (1964), lyrics Kaifi Azmi, music Madan Mohan
A grim display of the aftermath of a major battle and Mohammad Rafi brings it to life by his unbounded singing talents. The song from an anonymous source is the best possible way to evoke the deepest emotions of the viewers. Madan Mohan as usual composed a matching tune bringing alive the lyrics of Azmi.
Post marriage scenes also offer instances of such genre of songs being introduced in films generally portraying scenes of pathos at the moment of departure of the girl of the house in doli for her sasural home. I came across three such songs and am posting one song which is a classic even after such a long passage of time since the film was released.
12. Chal ri sajni ab kya soche by Mukesh & chorus from Bambai Ka Babu (1960), lyrics Majrooh Sultanpuri, music SD Burman
This film did not make any mark on the box office, but it was uplifted by the music of Burman Da. Suchitra Sen is about to get into the doli after marriage with a despondent Dev Anand looking on. Mukesh deserved a Filmfare award for the way he has rendered this song bringing to life the vidaai scene with perfect emotional appeal.
Many films commence with titles, i.e., names of all involved in film making and the last is the name of the Director. The background music is usually an instrumental one orchestrated by the music director. Very often it is replaced by vocals. They can be classified as an anonymous song with no actors to lip-synch. I do not consider them as relevant for this post. There were a few songs commencing with title and continuing a little beyond. I have also excluded them. Compulsions of a live video forced my hand in respect of the song from ‘Ek Saal’ (No. 5).
The blog followers may take up and pass their judgment on the post and embellish it with more songs.
Acknowledgement and Disclaimer
The song links have been embedded from the YouTube only for the listening pleasure of the music lovers. This blog does not claim any copyright over them which rests with the respective owners such as Saregama India Limited and others.
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Rangan sir,
Congratulations . A masterly effort. Such articles can form part of courses conducted on film making and Bollywood history.
Thanks
Very interesting post Ranganji. I congratulate you for thinking about it as a theme.
Such songs used to form an important part of the narrative.
Let me think of songs to add.
Anup
🙂
May be
Zindagi ke Safar mein guzar jaate Hai from Aap Ki Kasam qualifies?
D P Rangan ji, AK ji,
There will be a torrent of songs because Songs From The Firmament are abundant in our films.
KAGAZ KE PHOOL, 1959.
Waqt ne kiya kya haseen situm…
KHAMOSHI,1969.
Tum pukar lo
Tumhara intezar hai…
( The titles roll out with the instrumental version of this song).
WAQT, 1965.
Waqt se din aur raat
Waqt se kal aur aaj….
CHOTI BAHEN, 1959.
Ye kaisa nyay tera
Deepak tale andhera….
SAMBANDH, 1969.
Chal akela chal akela chal akela
Tera mela peeche choota
Raahi chal akela….
PS: I am not receiving any mails,AK ji.
Dr Shetty,
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SAHIB BIWI AUR GHULAM
Koi door se awaaz de chale aao…
BEES SAAL BAAD
Kahin deep jale kakin dil…
KOHRA
Jhoom jhoom dhalti raat…
GUMNAAM
Gumnaam hai koi…
Do we see Madhubala lipsyncing the MAHAL song Aayega aayega aayega aanewala…. like we clearly see her doing Dil ne phir yaad kiya?
I think all songs sung by SDB would fit in the theme
I think,
Waqt Se Din aur Raat qualifies!
Like surrogate songs atmospheric songs are also an essential element of most Hindi films. Many times the director wants to convey a mood, but putting it in the mouth of one of the characters does not feel appropriate. I am sure the list would be endless. Mr Rangan has chosen some of the best. A few that I can recall are:
Zindagi kaisi hai paheli – Anand
Wo sham kuchh ajib thi – Khamoshi
Chhupa lo yun dil mein pyar mera – Mamta
Umariya ghatti jaaye re – Mother India
As I said, the list would be endless.
A fine write from the masterly pen of Mr Rangan. I pick up No 7
as the best of the lot (Bindiya) Use of Violins in the song which is the
back bone of the orchestra is the highlight of the interlude. Again Rafi
at his best.
I think the following song qualifies .
kal ke payya jhume baya………. ram kishna hari
a bhajan by Manna de from the film Chanda aur bijli
A SJ composition.
PIYA KA GHAR
Ye jeevan hai ,is jeevan ka
Yahi hai yahi hai
Yahi hai rang roop.
RAJNIGANDHA
Rajnigandha phool tumhare
Kai baar yoon hi dekha hai
CHOTI SI BAAT
Na jaane kyun hota hai
Ye zindagi ke saath
Ye din kya aaye
Lage phool hasne
SWAMI
Yaadon mein woh
Sapno mein hai
SAARANSH
Har ghadi dal rahi
Sham hai zindagi
Dard ka doosra
Naam hai zindagi
Andhiyara gehraya
Soonapan phir aaya
Ghabraya man mera
Charno mein aaya
AKji
Once again I see a great demonstration of the editing skills of our blogmaster. He has embellished my mundane post into a good one by his succinct qualities of caveat emptor. I am surprised to be described as a frequent writer. I thank you for the same and putting up with a disease I have – cacoethes scribandi. Such support gives me more encouragement to inflict my posts on the blog followers. Once again I am grateful to you for the wonderful preface. I never fail to lap up everyone of yours on the posts.
Dr. Shetty @ 4, 6 and 11
How much I envy your huge capacity to outpour songs on any topic. Here I was struggling to put together these few songs for the post. You have swelled it by many more. Considering the efforts you must have expended to locate so many songs on any theme, I presume your medical practice would have taken a back seat. Remember Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Though a medical practitioner, he is better known for his skill as an author. Since I am the author of the blog, I will have to locate all these songs and listen to them and offer further opinion. Thanks for your contribution.
Anupji
Thanks for your aappreciation of the post. The song posted by you is a well known Kishore Kumar number I knew but not associated with this theme. It fits perfectly,
https://youtu.be/TqdNqBA44Bg?t=339
Tyagiji
Thanks for the support. Your views are appreciated.
Muliji
Thanks. May be your views are correct. Most of the songs sung by SDB may fit the bill, but not all.
Subodhji
Thanks for your views and comments on the blog. I value them very much. You have hit the nail on the head while expressing your views why such songs are necessary. When I was corresponding with blogmaster on this post, he also expressed similar views. I will have to listen to the songs for further comments.
Vasudevanji
Thanks for your appreciation. Checked on the song. It does not qualify. You can see it being sung by a wandering minstrel and identify the singer whereas songs of this kind are anonymous. It is still a good song.
Mr Rangan,
Thanks again. My little introduction and preface to a guest article is the least I could do and is an absolute necessity.
Dr. Shetty
Listened to all the songs suggested. Fortunately it was accompanied by live video for confirmation. Have reservations about Bees Saal Baad and Kohra. In the former it is sung by a shadowy figure whose profile is visible now and then. In Kohra, which I think owes origin to Dauphne du Maurier novel REBECCA, ghostly figure dogging the heroine at every step seems to sing.
Subodhji
Anand and Khamoshi – Can identify the singer on the celluloid. Mother India song is a classic and in line with the theme.
CONGRATULATIONS DP Rangan ji on this wonderful post along with a beautiful collection of songs. This topic was discussed during the recent post on ‘Surrogate songs ‘.
1) Aaradhna/1969/ ‘ Kahe ko roye…’/SDB /SDB
https://youtu.be/yYF9RIPNHac
2) Guide /1965/ ‘ Wahan kaun hai …’ /SDB/SDB
https://youtu.be/haO0ucjvxeo
3) Sujata / 1959/ ‘ Sun mere Bandhu re …’
https://youtu.be/3Ft9RAWKZ0E
4) Guide / 1965 / ‘ Megh de paani…’/ SDB/SDB
https://youtu.be/LoDU8gEVH2Q
5) Usne kaha tha/1960/ ‘ Jaane waale sipahi…’/Salil Choudhary/Manna Dey
https://youtu.be/Y_yRBdAtzok
6) Bandini/1963/’ O Jaane waale…’/SDB/Mukesh
https://youtu.be/8_ivLj7dH-Y
FIRMAMENT
7) Neel Kamal /1968/’ Babul ki duaen…’/Ravi/ Rafi
https://youtu.be/3sAxbhjDdmQ
8) Paigham/1959/’ Insaan ka insaan se…/C Ramchandra/Manna Dey&chorus
https://youtu.be/Ph92JkFw7m8
9)Aman/1967/’Aman ka farishta…’/SJ/Rafi
https://youtu.be/GsAZLGSD84U
10)Ghunghat/1960/’ Haye re insaan ki…’/Ravi//Rafi
https://youtu.be/pNNsnj9sb1I
11)Khaandan/1965/’ Kal Chaman tha…’ /Ravi /Rafi
https://youtu.be/geEo2uYjCBQ
As already mentioned there seems to be endless list of ” firmament” songs . Here are few more
Two beautiful compositions sung by Lataji
1 Mere man ke diye – parakh
https://youtu.be/tkVxXZVx7l8
2 mera antar ek Mandir – Tere mere Sapne
https://youtu.be/Y9G-lRe_n-E
2 beautiful duets
1 Chalo Dildar chalo – Pakeezah
https://youtu.be/OtM1WVwEO44
2 Rimzim ke tarane leke – Kala bazaar
https://youtu.be/C9kSwIYEAzQ
2 excellent solos
1 ye baade Saba aahista chal
– Anarkali
https://youtu.be/0STdP7GaXRQ
2 tune hame kya diya ri zindagi – Zindagi Zindagi
https://youtu.be/7y8vQFcMK5c
1) Taqdeer/1967/’ Aakash pe baitha…’/ LP /Rafi & chorus (Part-1)
https://youtu.be/jO7-ZQIDgTs
2) Taqdeer/1967/’ Kaise koi jaane…’/ LP /Rafi & chorus (Part-2)
https://youtu.be/2GCBVZl2DTQ
14) Nazrana/1961/’ Baazi kisi ne pyar …’/ Ravi / Rafi
https://youtu.be/0X-aLRWRdc8
15) Ghar Sansar/ 1958 /’ Bhala karne waale…’ / Ravi /Rafi
https://youtu.be/S-kI_7VvA2s
D P Ranganji,
Thank you for an unique theme presented so aesthetically. I think the song “Ya meri Manziel bata ya zindagi ok chheen le”/Film Rakhi/1962 also fits here. I request AKji to give the link please.
The post also enhanced my vocabulary, sense of humour and general knowledge for which I am grateful. I must bring these excellent, uncommon invigorators in one place: SMORGASBORD, EMPYREAN, CAVEAT EMPTOR, CACOETHES SCRIBANDI, te deum laudamus.
Muzaffar Ali’s debut film GAMAN, 1978, had an outstanding musical score by Jaidev.
The lyrics were by Shahryar and Maqdoom Mohiuddin.
Suresh Wadkar , Hariharan and Chaya Ganguli sang their first film songs for this movie. However, Wadkar’s first release was PAHELI, 1977.
Four out of the five songs from the movie quality for the theme.
1. Seene mein jalan
Ankhon mein toofan sa kyon hai?
Suresh Wadkar.
2. Ajeeb saneha mujh par
Guzar gaya yaaron…
Hariharan.
3. Aap ki yaad aati rahi
Raat bhar…
Chaya Ganguli.
4. Aaja Sanwariya tohe garva laga loon
Ras ke bhare tore nain…
Hira Devi Mishra.
Jaidev and Chaya Ganguli won The National Film awards.
The selection committee’s reason for The Best Music award :
For using traditional light classical and folk music of UP to convey the nostalgia of the rural migrants lost in a city.
Music in GAMAN is an integral part of the film.
F
KAGAZ KE PHOOL
Bichde sabi bhari bhari
Dekhe zamane ki yaari…
UPHAAR
Sooni re Nagariya
Sooni re dagariya
AANDHI
Tum aa gaye ho
Noor aa gaya hai
MAUSAM
Dil doondta hai
Phir wohi
Fursat ke Raat din…
( Bhupinder Singh solo version)
Ruke ruke se kadam
Ruk ke baar baar chali
MANTHAN
Mero gaam katha parey
( Faster versions with the titles and at the end of the movie ; a slower version in the middle, while the character of Girish Karnad is leaving the village. Bits and pieces at various other situations.)
JUNOON
Ishq ne thodi sar pe Qayamat
Noor E Qayamat kya kahiye
( Only Rafi song in a Shyam Benegal movie? I know Rafi has sung for Vanraj Bhatia in a Gujarati film, JE PEED PARAI JAANE RE. Are there any other Hindi songs from this combination?)
HIP HIP HURRAY
Ek subah ik mod par
Maine kaha usse rok kar
Haath bada ae zindagi…
Maidan hai saari zindagi
Aur khel hai saari umr ka
Bichde sabi baari baari… not bhari bhari.
Did we all forget some iconic songs?
HUMRAAZ
Hey neele gagan ke tale
Dharti ka pyar pale….
ARADHANA
Roop Tera mastana
Pyar mera deewana
BARSAAT
Main zindagi mein hardam
Rota hi raha hoon
NASTIK
Dekh tere sansar ki halat
Kya ho gayi Bhagwan
Onto some patriotic songs…
SIKANDAR E AZAM
Jahan daal daal par sone ki
Chidiya karte hain basera
MUJHE JEENE DO
Ab koi gulshan na ujde
Ab watan aazaad hai
USNE KAHA THA
Jalanewale sipahi se poocho
HUM HINDUSTANI
Chodo kal ki baatein
NAUNIHAL
Meri awaaz suno
Offbeat again…
ANUBHAV
Koi chupke se aake
Phir kahin koi phool khila
AAVISHKAR
Hasne ki chaah ne
Itna mujhe rulaya hai
Babul mora naihar choot gaya
( Jagjit and Chitra Singh.)
KADAMBARI
Ambar ki ek paak surahi
Baadal ka ek jaam utha kar
( Asha Bhosle, Amrita Pritam, Usthad Vilayat Hussain Khan.)
GHARONDA
Tumhe ho na ho
Mujhko toh itna yakeen hai
BAATON BAATON MEIN
Suniye kahiye
Kahiye suniye..
BAAZAAR
Dekh lo aaj humko jee bhar ke
MASOOM
Tujhse naraz nahi zindagi
Hairan hoon main
( Both the versions.)
Ranganji,
I am at a loss of words to appreciate your limitless energy. Thanks for another great topic from your inventory. Nice selection of songs from amongst a reservoir of songs. This post adds one more feather to your cap. Glad to note that a couple of your articles are waiting to be posted.
Posting a song from 1936 film Amar Jyoti, produced by Prabhat Films and directed by V Shantaram
Bhool Ja Bhulayo Kaise by Vasant Desai, lyrics Narottam Vyas, music Master Krishna Rao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=129&v=Xxv1RUPXvCs&feature=emb_title
Mr. Joseph @ 18, 19, 20 & 22
Thanks for your appreciation. I listened to all the songs and one of them do not meet the criterion as I imagined.
Guide – the full song covers the title display at the beginning of the film. Any song, instrumental or vocal will always play in the background and in my post I stated they do not qualify. Of course it is a personal view point and each is entitled to his beliefs.
Muliji – Thanks for adding such lovely songs on the theme. I have heard most of them, but did not strike me at all when I was struggling to put together a few songs for the post.
Dr. Shetty – From which fountain all these songs spurt. Will listen at leisure and come back.
Venkataramanji
Thanks for your generous words of approbation on the post. I should also include our blog master for his encouragement all along. While watching you tube video of such a song, the idea suddenly struck me for a post.
Am amazed at the plethora of songs on the subject.
To post a song of real vintage (1936), please accept my salutes. I have always seen such age old songs in other posts originating from you.
Prasadji
Thanks for the words of appreciation for my endeavour. Habit of using unusual words is ingrained in me and I have been guilty of this practice all along and had to face censure from higher ups during my service days. I know I am nowhere near Shashi Tharoor ability. I try to use appropriate words as a sort of paraphrasing effort. English abounds with such a rich vocabulary. The song suggested by you is very relevant. Here is the you tube link.
https://youtu.be/8M-tbVuGEA8?t=18
16) Mili/1975/’ Badi sooni sooni…’/SDB/Kishore
https://youtu.be/0Daa6Kz2B8Q
17) Jhoola/1962/ ‘Ek Samay par…’ /Salil/Manna Dey
https://youtu.be/yzOvCAM6igo
18) Main chup Rahoongi/1962 /’Khush raho ahle…’/ Chitragupt /Rafi
https://youtu.be/Bd3ZccK4oGE
19) Bahurani/1963/ ‘ Kaam krodh aur lobh ka…’ / CR/Mahendra Kapoor
https://youtu.be/x8VbRTnsERo
20) Isi ka Naam duniya hai/1962/ ‘Isi ka naam duniya hai…’/Ravi/Ravi
https://youtu.be/qQW9GzEnJE4
DEVDAS
Woh na aayenge palat kar
Unhe lakh hum bulaye
Rahi O Rahi
Manzil ki chaah mein
Rahi ke waste
Sukh ke bhi raste
Dukh ke bhi raste
( I think that is the only situation where Paaru and Chandramukhi set eyes upon each other for a fleeting moment..
Kayee abhi jaayenge
Kayee abhi aayenge…
Unlike the Pomp and Show of the latter day DEVDAS..
Dola re dola re…!!!
Cinematic liberty!!!)
DOOR GAGAN KI CHAON MEIN
Koi lauta de mere beete hue din
DOOR KA RAAHI
Chalti chale jaa zindagi ki dagar
CHA CHA CHA
Subaha na aayee
Sham na aayee
DASTAN
Na tu zameen ke liye
Hai na aasmaan ke liye
PIYA KA GHAR
Ye zulf kaisi hai
Zanjeer jaisi hai
Bambai shahar ki tujhko
Chal sair kara doon
As far as possible,I am avoiding the songs that accompany the title cards. Shall we include them? There are some good ones.
21) Mujhe Jeene do/1963/’ Ab koi Gulshan na ujde…’/Jaidev/Rafi
https://youtu.be/D5lZIXB2IH0
Ranganji,
Phir Bhi is the story of a search by a girl and her mother for finding their individual identity and place in life and the society. The 1971 film which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi had three songs. And all three of them were atmospheric songs.
Hum Chahe Ya Na Chahe by Hemant Kumar, lyrics Narendra Sharma, music Raghunath Seth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw2GQFPHUSI&feature=emb_title
Kyon Pyala Chhalakta Hai by Manna Dey, lyrics Narendra Sharma, music Raghunath Seth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATeYlnw2QGs
The third one is similar to the one posted by you (#3), Gagan jhanjana raha by Hemant Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar
Saanjh Khile Bhor Jharey by Hemant Kumar & Ranu Mukherjee, lyrics Harivansh Rai Bachchan, music Raghunath Seth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYtmCafUkzo&feature=emb_title
Hope the last song fulfills the condition set by you.
Dr. Shetty
I accept defeat in the face of your onslaught. How can I deal with a cascade. Hope I will still find time to trace you tube link and listen. Knowing your professionalism, I am sure all will belong to this category.
Mr. Joseph – Listened to all. All conform. Do not know how you all locate such songs with so much ease.
Venkataramanji
First two songs are okay. In the third one you can see the hero and heroine lip synchronising. How can it be from a ethereal source.
22) SUHAGAN/1964/ ‘ Mere pyar mein tujhe…’/MM/Rafi
https://youtu.be/fEaKQDkICow
23) Yaadein/1964/ ‘ Dekha hai sapna…’/Vasant Desai/Lata
https://youtu.be/syStEz93Z84
24) Yaadein/1964/ ‘ Raadha tu hai …’/ Vasant Desai / Lata
https://youtu.be/xO9bRcv5tt0
Ranganji @37,
I saw the video of the song Saanjh Khile Bhor Jharey again. I did not find Pratap Sharma’s lip synchronized to the voice of Hemant Kumar. Yes, Meenal Mehta was lip-synching to the voice of Ranu Mukherjee. That is why I wrote the song was similar to the one posted by you (#3), Gagan jhanjana raha by Hemant Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. Yet, if you maintain that it does not fit the bill, I accept your decision.
Posting another song
Haye Re Duniya Kitni Diladgar Hai Duniya by Md. Rafi, film Zeenat (1945),
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUOfzZdPSs8&feature=emb_title
25) Aman/1967/ ‘ Barbaad Hiroshima ki…’/SJ/ Rafi&chorus
https://youtu.be/xGuzafDIvF4
26 ) Upkar/1967/ ‘ Yeh Kaali raat kaali…’/ Kalyanji Anandji/Rafi
THE SONG STARTS AT AROUND 30 SECONDS.
https://youtu.be/2d-0OYyemo8
27) Grahasti/1963/ ‘ Woh Aurat hai jo…’/Ravi/Rafi
https://youtu.be/9wG7ppA41hM
There is one such song Zamane se maare jawan kaise kaise from BAHARON KE SAPNE (1967) filmed on Rajesh Khanna as a background song which may fit in this catogory. However, this is a very interesting post!
D P Rangan ;
I love to think as I appreciate things. With so much inputs from the learned members like…S Joseph , Rahul Muli, Dr. Shetty….the explorations of songs are turning out to be difficult for me. I hope customer service will be there to correct me when I go wrong….which is becoming common for me. Yes I have protection of AK , Venkatraman and Hans ji[s] for putting me back on track in case I derail.
So bless and cheer as I proceed….
1.CHAND CHHUPA AUR TAARE DOOBE- MAHENDRA KAPOOR-SHAKEEL – NAUSHAD (SOHNI MAHIWAL 1958
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To5cvtn0JZE
2. भगवन इक कुसूर की इतनी बड़ी सज़ा – हिंदी सैड सांग्स | मुहम्मद रफ़ी | गहरा दाग
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPb2un6BRkM
3. Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam – , Geeta Dutt, Kaagaz Ke Phool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ3S4-bm70s
4.Chale Sipahi Dhool Udate – Manna Dey – RAJ HATH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o22DusbEiKA
….to be contd.
D P Rangan ji;
Some more songs …..
5.Hamsafar saath apna chhod chale…Rafi, Asha…Aakhri Dao…MM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCt2PeLwKTU
6.Dekhi Zamane Ki Yaari – Guru Dutt, Mohammed Rafi, Kaagaz Ke Phool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAGqPIki0vI
7.Doob jaye jo kismat ka tara Lata Mangeshkat Film Parchhain _1952_.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIr-5iw9YP0
….to be contd.
Venkatraman ji @ 36.;
Without any run I am clean bowled by your three deliveries of songs from ….Phir Bhi. while enjoying such beautiful songs and compositions my heart felt appreciation goes to less known composers who just hit the right chords at right moments. a very emotional experience really!!
A song that I just remember is one as a carom rebound for yourself to enjoy . The song has three versions filmed in different decades and each to their perfection best.
8.Chali Banke Dulhan 1 (HD) – Subah Ka Tara ….Lata…CR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VezHYV00crg
9.Karwan-e-Husn / Beauty Caravan 1935: Chali pee ke nagar ban saj ke dulhan (Miss Noorjehan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQQmf_0gvn8
10.Chali Pee Ke Nagar [Full Song] Sardari Begum…Aarti…Vanraj Bhatia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqiaRtf232o
….to be contd.
D P Rangan ji;
In continuation a few more songs please…..
11.Main Akela Ja Raha Tha — Gauri – Mohd Rafi – Ravi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljia2Pibbbs
12.Insaan Paise Ke Liye – Hemant Kumar, Paisa ya Pyar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j3qtjpUWrw
13.Jane Anjane (Title Track)…..This song appeared many times in the middle of the movie including titles and at the end also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygT4R3urTCc
…..to be contd.
D P Rangan ji;
Some songs from colour era…..
14.Faza Bhi Hai Jawan Jawan – Salma Agha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilDBlVtupGE
15.Lambi Judai Reshma Hero1983 with GEET MAHAL JHANKAR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-PiLICADb0
16.Aaja Tujko Pukare Mera Pyar With Lyrics | | Neel Kamal | Mohd.Rafi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xJ3XS9O1ks
17. Gali Mein Aaj Chaand Nikla – (Zakhm 1998)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgFpiEnTHbk
…..to be contd.
KB – Thanks for your comments and glad to note you found this theme interesting. The song suggested fits the theme.
https://youtu.be/CAek1_h5aFY?t=87
Bhatiaji
Was a little anxious about your health. Now reassured that you are in prime condition and as expected you have added a profusion of songs. Will listen to them. I know you are deterred at the competition in search of songs from others. You are on a separate pinnacle of your own and can hold your own.
Post 2000 songs therefore cannot be called as songsofyore but are very good and fit into the “firmament” theme
1 main kabhi batalata nahi
Tare Zameen par
2 Luka chuppi bahot Hui
Rang de Basanti
A few more from the present era:
SWADES
Ye jo Des hai tera…
CHAK DE INDIA
Maula mere lele meri jaan..
TAARE ZAMEEN PAR
Kaske jhootha, kaske belt..
…
Jame raho….
All I want is to be free..
….
Mera jahaan…
( Ishaan Avasthi on the streets.)
Kholo kholo darwaza
Parda karo kinara..
JAB WE MET
Tum se hi…
Aaoge jab tum O Sajna..
Hum jo chalne lage….
BLACK
Mausam ki adla badli mein..
….
Haaan maine chookar dekha hai
KS Bhatiaji @46,
Your song no 17 is played on a record player. Since it is not completely atmospheric, but there is a medium, I would refresh your memory of what we discussed in ‘Surrogate Songs’. It is a surrogate song in which Party B is an inanimate object.
I always thought that SOY confined to songs and related matters of Hindi movies produced mainly in the 31 years from 1940 to 1970 and this means around 31,000 songs (assuming that there are an average of 1,000 Hindi movie songs recorded in a year).
Upto 2019 there have been 316 topics covered on SOY. At an average of 100 songs per post on SOY, this means around 31,000 songs have been covered by SOY .
Some songs get covered under different heads of SOY and so the number of songs covered under SOY may actually be less .
Mr Joseph,
I have mentioned a number of times earlier that I regard only about 20% of the songs on average memorable; therefore, whatever is being covered would be from this small population. Since I am not proceeding linearly, except year-wise reviews of some years, many songs from even this 20% would not have appeared on SOY. A blog which is mapping songs linearly is Atul Song A Day. Their building block is a song, and they are building a repository with the approach, if it is missing it has to be included. I have consciously kept SOY topic or theme-based with about ten songs in a post with the objective of providing a forum for interaction among the readers. And a small correction, this blog covers songs from 1930s through 60s, and many songs from the 30s have been discussed with great interest.
Ranganji
You time and again say that you are handicapped with regard to Hindi songs. But your list here can do proud to persons like AK and Venkataramanji. I think you love such songs like many others from us. When I saw the list I found that it was almost my list. Regarding female atmospheric songs or BG songs, Dr Shetty has given a lot of them. I think in the early era females cornered most of the songs and as a result male BG songs were added to accommodate male singers. Later female singers started asking for such songs when males started having fair share of songs.
At present I give here a Lata song uniqueness of which came to mind immediately. This is a song which is lip synced by Asha Parekh upto the end of the first antara and then it becomes an atmospheric song. Camera is brought on her face a few times but she doesnt lip sync.
Lo aa gayi unki yaad – Do Badan – music Ravi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNsItgvVun4
I will add more songs later as this subject is very close to my heart.
AKji @50;
It so happen some time that Director resorts to symbolism bringing his skills to catch emotions thru expressions….some times of eyes , some times of faces and sometimes body language also. In this song too …perhaps use of radiogram , record player is intended to be shown to bring forth the time
lapse or time loss …..or as a reminder . In this song wordings are beautiful and concept is too good…..and that over powered me to post this song .
Going on with the journey here are a few more songs…..
18. Ae Mere Dost – Ashok Kumar | Mohammad Rafi | Meharbaan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_c5DqL1XpQ
19.Ab Akele Hi Chalna Padega – Manna Dey, Samaj Ko Badal Dalo …Khem chand Prakash
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h0dyz-65dA
20.darpan jhooth na bole ..manna dey – film darpan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3tMr58a6jk
…..to be contd.
AKji ;
In continuation…..
21.ichi liebe i love you —vivian lobo…..Sangam ….SJ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C8BeJV3NPA
22. mera jiwan kuchh kaam na aaya jaise sukhe ped ki chhaya…..Kishore, …..Mera Jeeven….Sapan Jagmohan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H7fh_jU6PU&t=182s
….to be contd.
Nice compilation, Mr Rangan.
Just one correction: In Chal ud jaa re panchhi, it is Nanda who is leaving, not Pandari Bai.
D P Rangan ji, Venkatraman ji , Hans Ji…..and so on …Ji[s];
Summary so far…..Tune such songs when we depart and look for plan A B or C to restart the life grazed by others. Many people have loved those songs ……many people got through a lot of bad times because of those songs. And how many people enjoyed good times with those songs. And how much such songs really mean to them. Remembering Shailendra’s beautiful song ……Our sweetest songs are those of saddest thoughts.
A strong current that meets a boulder can produce thousands of potato stones beautifully crafted for pitching work of the canals and river fronts. As we say….changes are always good for us and nature as well. So parting is meeting again. Scouring and eroding is always followed by deposition…….and god created hills and mountains with creating many means for rich and poor..
Now over to some more songs……
23.Kahan teri manzil_ Mohd rafi jee_ Film_Nai Rahen(1959
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OKOuMve9SY
24.Dil Ek Mandir Hai (HD) – DIL EK MANDIR 1963
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQxI0DW9JJ4&t=58s
25.Dharti Kyon Viparit Hue – Manna Dey, Lata Mangeshkar, Sampoorna Ramayan Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hsN-kk3B8g
to be contd…….
28) Door gagan ki Chhaon mein/1964/Kahin door gagan ki…/KK/HK
https://youtu.be/iZdEb29_TU4
Notice at around 2′ 19″ and at 4′ 31″
29) Dharamputra/1961/ ‘ Main Jab bhi akeli…’/N Dutta/Asha
https://youtu.be/G4XUfQZwflQ
Ms. Anu
Thanks for correcting my mistake. I know Nanda played the role of widowed younger sister of Pandari Bai in the movie. This film is a Hindi version of Tamil movie and the plot is a typical product of imagination of Mollywood story writers. Am happy to note you have gone through the post with a tooth comb.
Hansji
Once again your appreciation of the post and song selection is very soothing to me. My interpretation of this theme is these songs picturise a situation of pathos and not happiness and such kind of songs will strike a chord with the viewers. Song No. 8 from Mughal-e-Azam fulfils all this criterion, i.e. fit as a fiddle. Look at the way Lata Mangeshkar brings out the tragedy of the situation by her splendid singing. One can identify this as a typical Ravi song which you had mentioned in the comment. It is also possible to interpret it as a continuation of the song by the heroine in her mind . Concede it is unique, but probably fails if I apply my interpretation. Still it is good to explore this theme extensively.
dprangan ji;
In continuation of songs @57 , here are a few more…..
26. Toofan Aur Deeya (1956) – Nirbalse Ladayi Balwanki Yeh Kahani Hai Diye Aur – Manna Dey (Part 1).mp4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZkQn5D-EvY
27.Kaisi Anokhi Maya Hari Ki – Laxmi Narayan Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho0EtmosOH8
28.Insaan se insaan ka ho bhaichara..Paigham1959_Manna Dey_Pradeep_C R
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeVCuf8T0TY
29.Toot Gayi Hai Mala – Kavi Pradeep – HARISHCHANDRA TARAMATI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3RbE8TpYxE
30.Mukhda Dekh Le Prani Zara Darpan Mein | Kavi Pradeep | Do Behnen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXMDWejREeg
….to be contd.
Thanks Ranganji..
All the way, total dominance of Rafi !!
Bhatiaji @57
You are ever blessed. Thanks for the nice write-up and songs.
Pradeepji and Bhatiaji are known for their prolific postings of songs. It is really good to find that Mr. Joseph too has joined the band wagon.
Adding another drop to the ocean.
Wah Re Zamane Kya Rang Dikhaye by Md.Rafi, film Ghar ki Izzat (1948), lyrics I C Kapoor, music Gobind Ram
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVSPY1Krvok&feature=emb_title
Bol (2011) is a Pakistani film, concerning a religious Muslim family facing financial difficulties caused by too many children and changing times, with a major plot involving the father’s desire to have a son and his rejection of his existing intersex child. Posting a song from this film
Din Pareshaan Hai Raat Bhari Singer, Lyricist and Composer Sajjad Ali, film Bol (2011)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=77&v=CqPRwcrOdh8&feature=emb_title
SAAT HINDUSTANI
Aandhi aaye ki toofan ,Koi gham nahin
Hai yahi aakhri imtihaan saathiyon
SHOLAY
Ye dosti hum nahi chodenge
( The sad version, Kishore Kumar solo.)
MUKADDAR KA SIKANDAR
Zindagi toh bewafa hai
Ek din tukrayega
( Sad version of Rote hue aate hain sab.)
EK NAZAR
Ae gham e yaar bata
Kaise jiya karte hain
DUSHMAN
Chitti na koi sandes
Jaane woh kaun sa des
MELA, 1971
Dekho re hua lahoo se lahoo kaise juda
PRAHAAR
Yaad Piya ki aayee
MUSAFIR, 1986
O bahut raat hui, thak gaya hoon
Mujhe sone do
Two telefilms:
1.JANAM
Zindagi Zindagi Zindagi
Kab tumko dekha hai
2. PHIR TERI KAHANI YAAD AAYEE
Tere dar par Sanam chale aaye
( Sadhna Sargam version.)
Please watch the two songs from JANMABHOOMI, 1936.
I couldn’t notice any lipsyncing.
Jai Jai pyari janmabhoomi…
( Saraswati Devi and chorus.)
Gaaon ki maati Maat hamari
( Saraswati Devi.)
Pradeepji,
Nice to find you back after a few days of silence with half a score. Great going.
I was listening to the earlier posts. The atmospheric duets, especially male-female duets are rare compared to solos. Rahul Bhagwanrao Muliji (@21) had posted two such beautiful duets ‘Chalo Dildar chalo’ and ‘Rimzim ke tarane leke’. Yoo too posted the song ‘Tum aa gaye ho Noor aa gaya hai’ (@26) from Aandhi. It is not an atmospheric song since both Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen are lip-syching to the voices of Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar respectively, unless there is another version to the song.
Probably you meant ‘Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi Shikwa To Nahin’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-HnmVg0-O8
Pradeepji,’
You are going at a lightning speed. By the time I finished writing/typing you have added two more.
Adding one more to your two plus half a score.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=28&v=Hlh3cS9E9Vs&feature=emb_title
N Venkataraman ji,
Absolutely. How did I type Tum aa gaye ho in place of Tere bina zindagi se koi!!!
Thank you for the correction.
30) School Master/1959/ ‘ Aaj Suno hum geet…’/ Vasant Desai/Kavi Pradeep
Listen after 6th minute
https://youtu.be/bm7wf79Hd80
31) Modern Girl /1961/ ‘ Nazar uthne se pehle…’/ Ravi /Rafi
https://youtu.be/qNcbFmxUikw
It is virtually a torrent with so many wonderful additions .
I cannot resist the temptation of adding at least one more
Masterpiece from Dastak
Mai ri main kase kahoon
https://youtu.be/yX0otJFfBlo
Pradeepji,
I failed to notice ‘Chal akela chal akela chal akela’ among the multitude of songs posted by you. Since you have not posted the link to the song my repetition may be overlooked.
Posting a song from Bahen (1941), rendered and composed by Anil Biswas, lyrics Safdar Aah
Aaj Chali Sasural Sakhi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0xb3Jie0Ag&feature=emb_title
Ranganji & Akji,
The 1978 film ‘Gaman’ had four songs, and all of them were atmospheric songs.
The film, starring Farooq Sheikh and Smita Patil in the lead roles was well known for more than one reason. Jaidev, won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the second time in his career. Chhaya Ganguli won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song ‘Aap Ki Yaad Aati Rahi Raat Bhar, Chashm-E-Nam Muskuraati Rahi’ penned by Maqdoom Mohiuddin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=113&v=mlFXtzd4o38&feature=emb_title
Nana Patekar made his debut in a supporting role. Umrao Jaan (1981) famed Muzaffar Ali made his directorial debut. The film deals with the issue of urban migration, a story of a migrant from Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai, who tries to find a foothold in his new life as a taxi driver. Shahryar wrote songs for the film, most notably ‘Seene Mein Jalan, Aankhon Mein Toofaan Saa Kyun Hai, sung by Suresh Wadkar, which highlighted the alienation and broken dreams of the migrant community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rz6JfgCJtk&feature=emb_title
Ghazal singer Hariharan made his playback singing debut.
‘Ajeeb Saneha Mujhpar Guzar Gaya’, singer, lyrics Shahryar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsF3w62vfWo&feature=emb_title
Another traditional song ‘Aaja Saanwariya Tohe Garwa Laga Loon…. Ras ke Bhare Tore Nain” which is played in the beginning as well as in the end of the movie was sung by Hira Devi Mishra. I believe this was her debut film. She played the role of Jalal Agha’s Mother in this film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbsvjOaY178
HIMALAY SE OONCHA
1.Rahi O Rahi O Rahi…
Tere sar pe duaon ke saaye rahe..
….
Ho Himalay se ooncha….Lata
2. Ooparwale re ajab teri maya
Tere bhed kisi ne na paya… Manna Dey
Venkataramanji,
Thanks a lot for the detailed information about Gaman and its songs, all are lovely.
32) Kaun Apna kaun paraya/1963/ ‘ Kaun apna kaun paraya…’/Ravi /Rafi
Listen from 1’ 50 ”
https://youtu.be/fiS4t0ed0uc
33) Anpadh/1962/ ‘Woh dekho jala ghar …’/MM/Lata
https://youtu.be/FqbA5uH3jdk
NISHANT
Piya baaj pyala piya jaaye na
AAKROSH, 1980
Sanson mein dard
Dard mein sanse basi hui
SHAQUE
Do naino ke pankh laga ke
Man pakhi ud jaaye
( In two parts) …Kumari Faiyaz
If I remember correctly, Meha barsne laga hai aaj ki raat by Asha is also an atmospheric song.
Wasn’t there one in VIJETA ,too?
N Venkataraman N Venkataraman ji @72;
Revisiting Gaman songs made a good listening. Such songs becomes more meaningful as years goes by. Music is what that makes memories. Their lost is our fading [ memories] . What to do with our fading memories ?…..has always been my favorite thoughtful exploration.
People used to have sweet tooth for listening to good songs and music. Those were the days when every restaurants were the proud owners of vintage styled Juke Box loaded with best of vinyl records ; and for that pleasure one has to spend merely 25 paisa per listening.
Slowly the scenario changed …..and with arrival of techno sounds the juke boxes slowly faded giving way to concealed speakers and mercily
in continuation [ after computer giving trouble]……..
….concealed speakers and mercily playing hard rock music with hard menu buffet.The sweet tooth got vanished as well and was later found as a fashion replacement with Golden tooth. The halwais were / the great sought after of such tooth fixers. And now we have the blue tooth which is found in every household……with and without taste as well.
Continuing with some more songs….hope they get posted as my computer seems to be in trouble….
31.N Venkataraman…..Laila Majnu Do Badan Ek Jaan Thay – [FULL VERSION] | Laila Majnu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DgPdlEipyM
32.mujhe pyaar main tum na ilzaam dete.mp4 ….Phir wahi dil laiya hun….OPN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkqW-2V4IkQ
33.Saphal Hogi Teri Aradhana – S D Burman’s Classic Hit Emotional Song – Aradhana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGAr8uk6s3Q
34.Aaj Ke Insaan Ko Yeh Kya Ho Gaya – Pradeep ….Amar rahe yeh pyar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU_6P0Zeb9w&t=132s
35.SHRAWAN KUMAR ( 1956)- KAANDHE PE KAANWAR – RAFI – BHARAT VYAS – SHIVRAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23OSh91Qe2I
….to be contd.
As is agreed mostly that atmospheric or background songs went mostly to male singers. Almost all of the golden era male singers – barring perhaps Talat – have good number of such songs. But, Rafi as usual is in a long lead. He sang such songs in hundreds and his unique versatility was instrumental in providing a special impact on each song. A number of his songs have already been posted by friends. But, I see a number of his most iconic BG songs are still missing. I would like to post some.
1. karvan guzar gaya – nai umar ki nayi fasal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75mB-zadZgI
2. rakhi dhagon ka tyohar – rakhi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juzsl5TCe5g
3. aana hai to aa raah men – naya daur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpHDzsgmcPI
4. dekho bina sawan baras rahi – sawan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQu72fdaLRU
5. ujad gaya panchhi ab tera basera – ghar ki laaj
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux7pMIScMys
Some other famous songs from Rafi
6. ajab hai malik tera jahan – chirag kahan roshni kahan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9te_-G2XYw
7. apna hi ghar lutane deewana – adal e jahangeer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUGdzhbUl7g
8. andhiyan gham ki chalti hai – kangan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uOCxMkS1fw
9. lo khun se khun juda hua – main nashe men hoon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqg9oGokotU
10. sur badle kaise kaise dekho (3 parts) – barkha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWcnMpXejU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKFXXEdOsGg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfwdwa_hOME
Do these songs conform to the theme.
1) Sukh ke sab saathi dukh mein koi (Gopi)
2) Daane daane pe likha hai khane wale ka naam (Baarish)
Both songs by Rajendra Krishan
Hans ji,
Nice songs there.
Karvan guzar gaya is one of the first songs to come to mind. But, the hero is seen lipsyncing for a couple of lines in the middle of the song.
Similarly, isn’t the extra ,a Sadhu with flowing beard, lipsyncing to Aana hai to aa in the initial portion of the song?
Yes, for the most of the part, these are atmospheric songs.
I had thought of a few more where a part is atmospheric. … like…
DOORIYAN_ Zindagi mein jab tumhare hum nahin the.
Will post some more later.
GRIHA PRAVESH, 1979.
Aap agar aap na hote
Toh bhala kya hote…
Pehchaan toh thi
Pehchana nahin…
Baat niklegi toh phir
Door talak jaayegi…
Zindagi phoolon ki nahin
Phoolon ki tarah…
( With the title cards.)
ANNADATA
Yahan ab kya rehna
Kisi se kya kehna
Chal de wahan
Tujhko mile pyar jahan….
SITUM, 1982
Mere Pee ko pawan kis gali le chala
Koi roko, meri zindagi le chala
EK CHADDAR MAILI SI
Is duniya mein aurat kya hai
Do labzon ki ek kahani.
Kishori Amonkar scored music for the 1990 Govind Nihlani movie DRISHTI starring Dimple Kapadia, Shekhar Kapur and a very young Irfan Khan.
Lyrics ..Vasant Dev.
Meha jhar jhar barasat re…
Ek hi sang the jo hum tum
Kahe bichura re…
Both sung by Late Kishori herself.
JAANE BHI DO YAARON
Honge kamyab honge kamyab
Hum honge kamyab ek din
Dr Shetty
You are absolutely right. I posted them because I wanted to make a point. I would have followed it up, but your query has made it easier for me. In my first post also I had posted ‘lo aa gayi unki yaad’ which became atmospheric after the first antara. Now look at ‘watan pe jo fida hoga’. This is a total atmospheric song by its content, starting with Raj Kumar going on war front being bid farewell with an aarti. There is no lip sync until in between he comes for one antara and after that the song again goes on its usual course.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZvXDQLLiSE
Now look at the picturisation of ‘deewana aadmi ko banati hain rotiyan’. Agha is moving around lip syncing the song, but if you listen to audio of the song it would look purely atmospheric.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMppfyH1GEE
Song no 7 in Ranganji’s list is atmospheric. Now look at ‘zindagi aaj mere naam se sharmati hai’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahNCpT2t2tE
Here the hero is lip syncing. But, the situation in both the songs is similar. We have heard that Balraj Sahni was reluctant in lip syncing songs. So this song became atmospheric though essentially it is an individual sad song which should have been lip synced. ‘Teri duniya se hoke majboor chala’ is another song of this type.
I had in an earlier post mentioned the different picturisation of ‘bhagwan ik kasoor ki itni badi saja’ and ‘zindagi kya hai gham ka dariya hai’. The picturisation of the first one made it atmospheric like song 7, though it was simply a sad song and the other one’s contents were that of an atmospheric song but it was lip synced so it became the hero’s sad song.
Another category made by picturisation can be seen in the difference between ‘o door ke musafir’ and ‘kahdo koi na kare yahan pyar’ on one side and ‘mili khak men muhabbat’ on the other. In all the three songs, the main song is preceded by an alaap. In the first two songs the hero sings the alaap as well as main song, but in the 3rd the alaap is atmospheric while the song is sung by the hero.
So my point is that just as composers experimented with tunes, the directors also experimented with picturisation of the songs. In my view, the content of the song should also be the deciding factor for categorising such songs.
Now I am posting three songs with unique picturisation. First one is well known. ‘Sab kuchh luta ke hosh men aaye to kya kiya’ and mostly it is known that Ashok Kumar’s alter ego or you may say atma is singing the song and he is silent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq_JJHMG9ro
Now look at ‘ja aur kahin ro shehnai’ from film Shaadi. In this song Saira Bano’s alter ego starts the song like the above song, but before the last antara the alter ego merges in the main body and then the heroine sings the last antara.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5iFlHCjbVQ
There is a third song ‘sethji tumne kiya kamal’ from Makhee Choos. Here Gope starts singing the song, then his alter ego takes over and then they alternate between themselves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VofMkMcJB10
This is a challenge for AK. In which category would he put these songs.
Hans,
Your interventions are expanding the complexities of classification. Your category of songs which according to you are ‘Atmospheric’ in essence, though lip-synched on the screen, is highly subjective. It also becomes very open-ended, and there will never be unanimity. I tried to think of ‘de facto’ and ‘de jure’, but didn’t find it satisfactory. Best is go by what is shown on the screen. A better term I used in my post on Surrogate songs is ‘Philosophical Surrogate Songs’ to describe this type.
Your three examples of alter ego, can be best described in terms of my earlier post on ‘Surrogate Songs’. Once we have the dividing line clear – the ‘Atmospheric songs’ have no actor on the screen lip-synching, the ‘Surrogate sings’ have some person lip-synching, even an alter ego for some other Principal – it is easy to put them in a category. Your examples are ‘Hybrid Surrogate Songs’. The alter ego for some part lip-synchs as a surrogate for the principal, and the principal takes over himself/herself.
Mr. Chellamani @61
Thanks for your views. Majority of these types of songs are full of grief and none can excel our late Rafi in portraying them with such effect. I also consider Song No. 8 by Lata as superbly rendered given the situation in the film. This goes to prove female singers can also rise to the occasion.
Rajneesh @81
Thanks for your comments. The first song from Gopi does not belong to this category. You can see Dilip Kumar singing this song.
The second one from Baarish is lipsynchronised by Dev Anand and you can see him singing this. Hence this also does not belong to this category.
This is a nice article, thanks for sharing.
Rachandasji
Welcome to SOY. Thanks for your appreciation.
DHARMPUTRA, 1961.
Aaj ki raat nahin shikve shikayat ke liye…
Mahendra Kapoor, Sahir ,N Dutta.
Hansji @79
You made a statement that perhaps Talat Mahmood had not sung any atmospheric song or BG song. It was quite intriguing. I was searching for a song by this singer whom I adore immensely and his songs had grown to be an obsession for me. As usual I always stumble upon songs and a kind God seems to be favourable disposed towards me and my soul mate – serendipity – is there to rescue me. Here is a BG song from the film BAHAR (1951), music by S. D. Burman. I know this song much earlier but only as an audio. Thanks to youtube video I could pin point this song as belonging to this category. Here are two links – one a video from film, albeit a short one and another a regular 3 minute clip.
Yeh zindagi ke rahi
https://youtu.be/mKuM0OhuySs?t=44
and
https://youtu.be/wZhkgd92GXw?t=2