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Tere Liye_BR_MM_05July20Song: Tere Liye
Film: Veer Zaara (2004)
Lyricist: Javed Akhtar
MD: Sanjeev Kohli (Son of Madan Mohan) – Unreleased Composition by Madan Mohan
Original Singers: Lata M & Roop Kumar Rathod
Tribute By: Bandana Ray & Madhukar Mehta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW6nR-6bcY8&t=14s
This duet is one of the most melodious compositions I have loved for a long time and remained on my “To Do” list trying to gather courage to tackle. Quite some time ago, I tentatively approached Bandana ji for the possibility to collaborate and for my lucky stars, she readily agreed. Again, I procrastinated for a while but during one of conversations after several months, Bandana ji gently reminded me about our pending project. Now to save my face, I had to start working on the duet which by any means was not an easy task for me. While I was working on this song, the theme for the forum where I upload my songs presented us with an opportunity so I jumped at this song with an extra push and here we are with our humble attempt at this gorgeous composition by the evergreen musical genius Madan Mohan Sahab.
I thank Bandana ji for gracing me with her accompaniment as the co-singer and Paras ji for giving us an opportunity to present this lovely number for your listen.
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Disclaimer: This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload.
Tid-Bits about Veer-Zaara (Source: Wikipedia)
The soundtrack of Veer-Zaara was released on CD and especially on Audio DVD. The music is based on old and untouched compositions by the late Madan Mohan, as revised by his son Sanjeev Kohli.
Yash Raj Music also released complete background music of Veer-Zaara, this being a rarity. The CD was titled The Love Legend Themes - Instrumental.
The famous playback singer Lata Mangeshkar sang most of the songs. She used to sing with Madan Mohan, so there was a special poignancy to her contributions. According to Yash Chopra, upon coming for the recording, with tears in her eyes, Lata Mangeshkar told him, "Madan Mohan was like my brother. You [Chopra] are like my brother. I feel I have gone back in past". Other singers like Jagjit Singh, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Gurdas Mann, Roop Kumar Rathod, Ahmed Hussain, Mohammad Hussain and Pritha Mazumder also appear in the soundtrack. The album was the bestselling Bollywood soundtrack of the year.
Javed Akhtar won the “Film Fare” and “Bollywood Movie” Best Lyricist awards for this song “Tere Liye”.
Ae Dil Ab KahiN Le Jaa_MM_30May20Song: Aye Dil Ab KahiN Na Jaa;
Film: Bluff Master (1963)
Lyricist: Rajinder Krishan
MD: Kalyan ji – Anand ji
Original Singer: Hemant Kumar
https://vimeo.com/424518417
Hemant Kumar was a marvelous maestro who created great music for Indian Cinema and also left his mark with several songs that he sang himself. I have chosen one of his rare songs filmed on Shammi Kapoor in Film Bluff Master.
I must have been stuck in my song selections as last month I picked a Manna Dey song on Shammi ji and this month my song is presented with Shammi ji on the screen with Hemant Kumar singing for him.
My humble tribute is presented for Hemant Da, which I hope my music loving friends will enjoy.
NOTE: Use of a good set of headphones may enhance your listening experience with this song.
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Dil Tujhe Diyaa Thaa_MM_11June20https://youtu.be/WTNLQJHdfPc
Song: Dil Tujhe Diyaa Thaa Rakh ne Ko
Film: Malhar (1951)
Lyricist: Kaifi Irfani
MD: Roshan (Roshan Lal Nagrath)
Original Singer: Mukesh
Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta
This song had been circulating in my head for several days, so I started exploring and realized Roshan also was a genius who gave us many memorable numbers. I have decided to celebrate Roshan’s work with three songs, and I stare with 1st song from Malhar an old movie released in 1951. This film has yet another significance, Mukesh produced this as his 1st film under the banner of Darling Films, his second film was “Anurag” which was released in 1956.
Malhar songs were made in early 50’s with not as much advanced orchestration and / or technology but were very melodious, led by the remarkable “Bade Armaanon Se Rakha Hai Sanam Teri Qasam, Pyaar Ki Duniyaa Mein Yeh Pehlaa Qadam” is a gem. Roshan was undoubtedly helped by the lyricists, debutant Indeevar and Kaif-Irfani who penned sheer poetry, including “Dil Tujhe diya tha Rakhne ko, Tune Dil ko Jala ke Rakh Kiya” and “Tara Toote Duniya Dekhe”. Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh, needless to mention, made them immortal in their voice.
Music score was composed by Roshan, grandfather of Hrithik Roshan, who had made his debut just a year earlier, in 1950. Roshan Lal Nagrath (14 July 1917 – 16 November 1967), better known by his first name Roshan, was an Indian esraj (string instrument also known as Dilrubaa) player and music director. He was the father of the actor and film director Rakesh Roshan and music director Rajesh Roshan and paternal grandfather of Hrithik Roshan. Roshan was born in Gujranwala, Punjab, British India which part of Punjab in Pakistan now.
In 1948, Roshan came to Mumbai to find work as a Hindi film music director and became assistant of music composer Khawaja Khurshid Anwar in film “Singaar” (1949). He somewhat struggled until he met the then famous producer-director Kidar Sharma, who gave him the job of composing for his film “Neki aur Badi” (1949). While it was a flop, Kidar Sharma gave him another chance in his next film. Roshan emerged as a player on the Hindi film music scene with “Baawre Nain” (1950) which became a big musical hit.
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Sajanwaa Bairi_MMM_27May20Song: Sajanwaa Bairi Ho Gaye Hamaar;
Film: Teesari Kasam
Lyricist: Shailendra
MD: Shanker – Jaikishan
Original Singer: Mukesh
Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta
https://youtu.be/UAfo8Al5Ve0
Here I present my fourth song in my tribute to Shailendra, as I promised. Sentimental songs happen to be my favorite genre of music and coincidentally, my first song for June happens to be not only penned by him but the song also comes from his own film that he produced, Teesari Kasam.
Hopefully, my music loving friends will enjoy my presentation here.
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Ye Meraa Diwaanaapan Hai_032216_FinalSong # 3: Ye Meraa Deewaanaapan Hai
Film: Yahudi (1958)
Lyricist: Shailendra
MD: Shankar / Jaikishan
Original Singer: Mukesh
Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta
Finally, for my 3rd song for this theme, I have chosen yet another iconic song penned by Shailendra for the lips of Dilip Kumar. Hopefully, my music loving friends will enjoy this anthem of a song that is etched in our minds forever and will remain live for many years to come. Special Note to My friends from Muziboo days, I did share this song back in 2016 and I am re-sharing here so, I owe you one more from Shailendra... which will be to make up for this share.
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Disclaimer: This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload.
Final words for Shailendra ji:
After initial resistance to participate in Hindi Cinema world, Shailendra entered and went on to become an integral part of Kapoor’s team. His success went beyond Kapoor, as he went on to work with other superstars like Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rahman and Nargis, and composers such as S.D. Burman, Manna Dey and Shankar Jaikishan.
It is known that Shailendra did not take on the assignment without knowing the full context of the story and making of the movie he was supposed to write song for. The story goes that Raj Kapoor took Shailendra along to a reading of Awara's script by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. After Abbas finished narrating the story, Kapoor turned to Shailendra and asked if he had understood the gist. The poet replied: Awaaraa thaa / Gardish me thaa / Aasmaan kaa taaraa thaa / Awaaraa thaa (He was a vagabond / lost in the crowds / A star from the skies / A vagabond).
Shailendra stood out among his contemporaries for his simple words without losing the depth of the message and his poetry touched the hearts in a profound manner. During an interview in 2012, Gulzar praised Shailendra: "I have always believed that Shailendra was the best lyricist of Hindi cinema. I know he was actively involved in the films he worked on and knew filmmaking very well. He shaped his songs to suit the characters and through his lyrics added other dimensions to the story."
In 2016, a street was named after Shailendra - Geetkar - Jankavi Shailendra Marg in Dhauli Pyau locality of Mathura, the place where he spent most of his early life before moving to Mumbai.
Ab KahaaN Jaaye Hum_MMM_21Apr20Song # 2: Ab KahaaN Jaaye Hum
Theme: Shailendra
Film: Ujala (1959)
Lyricist: Shailendra
MD: Shankar / Jaikishan
Original Singer: Manna Dey
Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta
https://vimeo.com/412335645
Not originally planned but it just so happens that on May 1st we just passed Manna Dey’s Birthday, he would have been 101 and this song although a tribute to Shailendra, it also doubles as a tribute to the maestro Manna Da.
Here I am presenting a philosophical song that cries out the heartfelt plea of a common man acted out by the Yahoo Man himself, Shammi Kapoor but in quite a different role. Another wonderful song written by Shailendra, composed by the S/J duo, and sung by the maestro Manna Da. Quite a challenge but I have tried to pull it off and hope my music loving friends will relate to the lyrics as they are true even today.
Caution: Use of good quality headphones may enhance your listening experience.
Disclaimer: This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload.
A little about Shailendra ji:
Shailendra (30 August 1923 – 14 December 1966) was born in Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India (now known as Punjab, Pakistan) and died in Bombay, India at 43.
He came from humble beginning as he worked as a welding apprentice in the Central Railways but reached to become one of the most well-known lyricists of Indian cinema, Shailendra led a rich colorful life which included both struggle and success.
Many might not know his complex life story — his tryst with communism or his battles of navigating the world as a Dalit man — the way his evergreen lyrics are known. He tried to downplay his cast standing as his own son realized the same when he was 20 years old.
Shailendra, who is considered to be the first to combine Hindi and Urdu poetry traditions, first started attending mushairas and kavi sammelans (poetry conferences) while he was working back in the days at Matunga Railway Workshop when city was known as Bombay, now Mumbai. It was during this time that he got involved with the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA), the cultural wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and began writing socialist-themed poems and songs set in post-Independence India.
He created the famous slogan, “Har zor-zulm kee takkar mein, hartal hamara nara hai” (Strike is our weapon against every atrocity, every excess), this is used by protesters even today. It was one such poem on Partition, Jalta hai Punjab, that not only earned him literary acclaim but became his ticket to success in the world of cinema.
Meraa Joota Hai Jaapaani_MMM_23Apr20Song # 1: Meraa Jootaa hai Jaapaani
Theme: Shailendra
Film: Shree 420 (1955)
Lyricist: Shailendra
MD: Shanker / Jaikishan
Original Singer: Mukesh
Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV6Hx4ZunNA
This month, I have chosen “Shailendra” as my theme, and will be presenting three songs in paying my tribute to Shailendra, People’s Poet. To start on a lighter note, I have chosen a well-known oldie that I grew up listening to…. Typical Raj Kapoor in his innocent avatar from the golden era, a foot tapping number that he wrote.
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Disclaimer: This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload.
Humble beginning of Shailendra:
Shankardas Kesarilal was the birth name given by his parents, but he adopted the name Shailendra so his father, who did not approve of his son becoming a poet, would not know his identity.
Actor, producer and director Raj Kapoor happened to hear Shailendra recite the poem at an Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA), function when Kapoor was preparing for his directorial debut Aag, and promptly offered to buy the rights of the poem for a then-handsome sum of Rs 500, but Shailendra refused. Much later, Shailendra did reconsider, and a long and fruitful collaboration then happened between Kapoor and Shailendra, whom he fondly called Kaviraj and Pushkin.
In the days when composers would recommend lyricists to producers, Shanker-Jaikishan once promised Shailendra that they would recommend him around but didn't keep their promise. Shailendra sent them a note with the lines, Chhoti Si Yeh Duniya, Pehchaane Raaste Hain. Kahin To Miloge, toh Poochhenge Haal. Shankar/Jaikishan realized what the message meant and having said sorry, turned the lines into a popular song. The song was featured in the film Rangoli (1962), for which the producer Rajendra Singh Bedi wanted to sign up Majrooh Sultanpuri as the lyricist. However, Shankar-Jaikishen insisted on Shailendra and the producer had to oblige.
Shailendra had a burning desire to produce a film based on a short story by the great Hindi writer Phanishwar Nath 'Renu' titled Maare Gaye Gulfam, the film – “Teesri Kasam” was born on the sets of Bimal Roy's classic Madhumati (1958). In an interview, Shailendra's son, Dinesh, said, "His film is a legacy. Teesri Kasam was very close to my father’s heart. He lived and died for it." Indeed, Shailendra could not bear the pain of commercial loss of his cherished accomplishment and died at the age of 43.
Chale Jaa Rahe Hai_MMM_14Apr20Song: Chale Jaa Rahe Hai
Film: Kinare Kinare (1964)
Lyricist: Nyay Sharma
MD: Jaidev
Original Singer: Manna Dey
Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta
https://youtu.be/nwf1PTi7Kfg
Beautiful song from yester-years, composed by Jaidev, a musical genius and serenaded by Manna Dey yet another maestro who was a top-notch singer with superb control on sur.
A rare song where Manna De has given the playback for Dev Anand. A friend suggested me to try and sing this one so here is my presentation with inspiration from the original to the best of my limited abilities. Hopefully, my music loving friends will enjoy this rare oldie.
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Disclaimer: This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload.
Jaane Woh Kaise_MMM_09Mar2020Song: Jaane Woh Kaise
Film: Pyaasa (1957)
Lyricist: Sahir Ludhiyanvi
MD: S. D. Burman
Original Singer: Hemant Kumar
Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta
https://youtu.be/01kvSDg_JoU
I have chosen the melancholic song from Pyaasaa for my tribute to Sahir on his birthdate 08 March 1921. Pyaasa happens to be one of my all-time favorite movie and songs composed by Sachin da made a strong impression on me in my early days. Hopefully my music loving friends will enjoy my take on this Gem.
Sahir Ludhiyanvi led a very complex life in spite of his brilliant poetic skills and confident demeanor. He was very close to his mother, perhaps because she was not well treated by his father and was left to fend for herself with Sahir as a child. Sahir was a loner, chain smoker and according to Javed Akhtar, he always drank standing up and remained pacing back and forth while his friend sat and carried on their conversations. Sahir never had any great ambitions but one that he would be the Best lyricist for Hindi Cinema and no one would be able to touch him, and so he did achieve his goal. Many of his associates and Bollywood Music Directors did not want to confront Sahir as he was quite an outspoken and accomplished contributor. Sahir demanded and achieved recognition for Lyricists. It is said that he demanded his remuneration to be one more Rupee over the singers just to make a point that he was more important to the film.
Sahir had several love affairs but never committed to any of his lovers for life. Most of his poetry were full of spirit, philosophy, patriotism or despair but he also wrote some beautiful love songs such as Aage bhi Jaane Na Tu, and Abi Naa Jaao Chod Kar.
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Gham Kaa Khazaanaa_BR_MM_20Feb2020Song: Gham Kaa Khazaanaa
Album: Sajda
Lyricist: Shahid Kabir
MD: Jagjit Singh
Original Singers: Jagjit & Chitra Singh
Tribute By: Bandana Ray & Madhukar Mehta
https://youtu.be/9y9KxIA_bq8
Long awaited duet collab with Bandana ji is finally finds the light of day!! My duet partner here is an awesome vocalist and I am fortunate to have the good luck to publish this wonderful Gem to pay our tribute to two megastars Lata ji and Jagjit Singh Sahab.
We are hopeful that our Musical friends will enjoy this humble attempt by us.
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Disclaimer:
This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload.
Aaj Dil Pe Koi - Milan -1967 - Cover - SarojA very nice melody from Film Milan..thanks a lot Gul for requesting this song to me..
Movie : Milan - 1967
Lyricist : Anand Bakshi
Singer : Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director : Laxmikant Pyarelal
Cover : Saroj
Ye Dil Na Hota Bechara-a Kishore Kumar songThis song is not as old as it seems. I always thought of it as a song produced in the 50's but when I checked it's credit this film Jewel Thief was released in 1967. But you will notice that the style of lyrics, melody and music composition is very much similar from the fifties. Also for the first time I noticed that this original poster of the film has "Jawahiraat Ka Chor" written in Urdu at the top left corner. I can not read Hindi but I assume it is the same as in Urdu. Why would they write Jewel Thief in Hindi. Also I see a small word between two big words in Hindi and I am sure it has to be Ka:). Someone please delight me with my assessment for an script I don't know.
Very lovely song this is and I hope you all enjoy it in my cover.
Original Singer: Kishore Kumar
Music Director: R.D. Burman
Lyricist: Majrooh sultanpuri
Film: Jewel Thief (1967)
Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhoolegi - a Rafi songPresenting a beautiful romantic song from golden era of our music. It is still so fresh, so nostalgic and those who know it never mind to take another listen even if it's a cover. I hope you enjoy it too.
Original Singer: Mohammad Rafi
Lyricist: Sahir Ludhiyanvi
Music Director: Roshan
Film: Barsaat ki Raat (1960)
Dil Ki Raahen - Rasme Ulfat - Thinkal Govind KumarMy Dear All...
On this very special & proud occasion of the Ninetieth Birthday of our "One & Only One Lata Ji", who has been remaining all these past so many decades in the hearts of millions of music lovers all over the world, with all modesty, presenting my cover of her memorable & tough song "Rasme Ulfat" from the Hindi movie "Dil Ki Raahen" starring Rakesh Pandey & Rehana Sultan, as my most humble tribute to the Legendary "Nightingale of India" !!!!!!
Along with her millions of fans, my most respectful PRANAAMS to Dear Lata Ji & wishing her still more singing years of health & happiness !!!!!!
Credits....
Film : Dil Ki Raahen (1973)
Lyrics : Naqsh Lailpuri
Music : Madan Mohan
Original Singer : Lata Mangeshkar
Cover Singer : Thinkal Govind Kumar
Orchestration & Track : Anil B S
Sur Na Sajen Kya Gaoon Main - a Manna Dey songI have only sung a few of Mannada songs because most of his songs are in high pitch but this one I liked very much and tried on a transposed track. An excellent semi-classical type song that became very popular too. After checking my archive I found I sang this one after getting inspiration from Madhukar Mehta Sahab. In the original film version Manna Dey sang Saje and JooTHe while recording this song. Perhaps no body pointed out these diction errors to him but he figured it out later and sang these words Sajen and Jhoote correctly in his own covers.
Dedicating this cover to Santanudas who had requested me a few weeks ago to share a Manna Dey song. Hope you all enjoy listening this cover in my style.
Original Singer: Manna Dey
Music Directors: Shankar-Jaikishan
Lyrics: Shailendra
Film: Basant Bahar 1956
Ye Jo Mohabbat Hai - a Kishore songNeither Kishore is alive, nor RD nor Anand Bakhshi but their work in Kati Patang is still alive. Life is like a patang, it keeps flying for as long as someone is holding the string. Patang kat gayi phir bhi aaj tak ude ja rahi hai...not because of the film but because of the songs it had. Every song was top notch...unforgettable. Presenting my cover from 2011. Hope you all enjoy.
Original Singer: Kishore Kumar
Music Director: R.D. Burman
Lyricist: Anand Bakhshi
Film: Kati Patang (1970)
Ik Sitam Aur Meri Jaan - DJ WazifShola tha jal-bujha hun havayen mujhe na do — main kab ka ja chuka hun sadayen mujhe na do… Mehdi Hassan saheb ab hum main nahi magar unki gayeki hamaisha rahe gi... I’m presenting this fav of mine "Ik sitam aur meri jaan" from his gems…. my tribute to the legend. I see glimpses of my dad’s voice in Khan sahebs song and this was a fav of him too. This award winning masterpiece is from Saiqa movie of Pakistan – 1968. The giant performance was shared by Masroor Anwar by writing these awesome lyrics and music by great Nisar Bazmi saheb. Later it was sung by various artists whose version also got fame like Shafqat Amanat Ali, Talat Aziz and Asif Mehdi etc. You may search their versions in youtube as well. I would recommend a headphone for this listen.
Song: Ik Sitam Aur Meri Jaan
Singer: Mehdi Hassan Khan
Cover: DJ Wazif
Music: Nisar Bazmi
Lyrics: Masroor Anwar
Movie: Saiqa
Here is the translation of it in English I luckily got through a source:
Just one more punishment my love, there is still life left inside me,
Still marks of your love are there inside this heart of mine!
Give me punishment for the sin of insulting love,
Give me some punishment of being aloof from the love!
Still the bond of the soul and body is not broken,
Still from these hands, chords of hopes have not been gone away!
Still, there is some fire left in the burnt dreams of mine!
Just one more punishment my love, there is still life left inside me,
With your hate, fill the lap of my love,
Separate this silly heart from love!
Come and see that still the monument of love is not destroyed,
Still the lotus of memories have not gone dry!
Still in the garden of fate, autumn has yet to come!
Just one more punishment my love, there is still life left inside me,
Just one more punishment my love!!
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended whatsoever. The cover song is only for the pleasure of my friends here.
Maadi Taarun Kanku Kharyun Ne... Gujarati-CoverHi everyone.. Happy Navratri to all, may Ma Amba bless you and your families with lots of happiness and prosperity.. Regards and best wishes to all with my humble attempt at a beautiful Gujarati song originally sung by Asha Bhosle ji and written, composed by Avinash Vyas ji.. hope you'll enjoy listening to it :)
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I'm very thankful to my Brother-in-Law RuiRaj ji for this beautiful translation, you can also find translation with video on YouTube here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzkm2PH9Okg
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O Mother...
Your Kum Kum has spread all over the horizon as the Sun rose...
Making it feel as if You have set feet on Earth
1), The sound of bells echoed in the air as a temple got created
You wore the sky´s awning in your eyes
And the Moon rose to become the temple´s lamp
O Mother...
Your Kum Kum has spread all over the horizon as the Sun rose
2), Your fortress has been decorated with star beads
And the full Moon light up in your eyes
Your arrival is welcome by a peacock chirping with glorious ovation
O Mother...
Your Kum Kum has spread all over the horizon as the Sun rose...
3), Amidst the buzzing of chariot ringers of the Festival of Nine Nights (Navratra)
You have spread Elixir (Amrit) on Earth
The whole sky transformed into a garbo (a clay pot with tiny holes harboring a lamp inside it) and bowed onto Her feet
O Mother...
Your Kum Kum has spread all over the horizon as the Sun rose...
Unke Khayal Aaye To Aate Chale Gaye - a Rafi songWhat a beautiful song was introduced by our Chandaran Ji not long ago. Upon close listen it felt more like a ghazal than a song. Great composers we had who tested their musical genius on Rafi, who equally complied and sang beautifully whatever complex tune they had created. I was attracted to this ghazal upon my first listen. I tried to learn it as close as I could and worked as hard to sing, record and mix it. I hope you will enjoy my cover too.
Original Singer: Mohammad Rafi
Music Directors: Shankar-Jaikishan
Lyricist: Hasrat Jaipuri
Film: Lal Pathar (1971)
Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujh Per - DJ WazifAfter a long time I'm back in Toronto from NYC so I found sometime to record this beauty. I won't be able to present it without the help of Naqvi saheb... his wonderful support in mixing it down such professionally is something I can't thank enough... This song is from beautiful movie "Junglee" and originally sung by Mohammad Rafi saheb ... movie is full of great songs, sweet romance, a gorgeous Saira, and an impressive Shammi. I hope you would like this presentation.
Song: Ehsan Tera Hoga Mujh Par
Covered by: DJ Wazif
Original Singer: M. Rafi
Movie: Junglee
Note: No copyright infringement intended and the mixdown is just for my friends listening and for no monetary gains.
Ab KahaaN Jaaye Hum_MMM_21Apr20 Song # 2: Ab KahaaN Jaaye Hum Theme: Shailendra Film: Ujala (1959) Lyricist: Shailendra MD: Shankar / Jaikishan Original Singer: Manna Dey Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta https://vimeo.com/412335645 Not originally planned but it just so happens that on May 1st we just passed Manna Dey’s Birthday, he would have been 101 and this song although a tribute to Shailendra, it also doubles as a tribute to the maestro Manna Da. Here I am presenting a philosophical song that cries out the heartfelt plea of a common man acted out by the Yahoo Man himself, Shammi Kapoor but in quite a different role. Another wonderful song written by Shailendra, composed by the S/J duo, and sung by the maestro Manna Da. Quite a challenge but I have tried to pull it off and hope my music loving friends will relate to the lyrics as they are true even today. Caution: Use of good quality headphones may enhance your listening experience. Disclaimer: This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload. A little about Shailendra ji: Shailendra (30 August 1923 – 14 December 1966) was born in Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India (now known as Punjab, Pakistan) and died in Bombay, India at 43. He came from humble beginning as he worked as a welding apprentice in the Central Railways but reached to become one of the most well-known lyricists of Indian cinema, Shailendra led a rich colorful life which included both struggle and success. Many might not know his complex life story — his tryst with communism or his battles of navigating the world as a Dalit man — the way his evergreen lyrics are known. He tried to downplay his cast standing as his own son realized the same when he was 20 years old. Shailendra, who is considered to be the first to combine Hindi and Urdu poetry traditions, first started attending mushairas and kavi sammelans (poetry conferences) while he was working back in the days at Matunga Railway Workshop when city was known as Bombay, now Mumbai. It was during this time that he got involved with the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA), the cultural wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and began writing socialist-themed poems and songs set in post-Independence India. He created the famous slogan, “Har zor-zulm kee takkar mein, hartal hamara nara hai” (Strike is our weapon against every atrocity, every excess), this is used by protesters even today. It was one such poem on Partition, Jalta hai Punjab, that not only earned him literary acclaim but became his ticket to success in the world of cinema.MadhukarNC 00:04:40 170 0 Downloads 20 Comments
Meraa Joota Hai Jaapaani_MMM_23Apr20 Song # 1: Meraa Jootaa hai Jaapaani Theme: Shailendra Film: Shree 420 (1955) Lyricist: Shailendra MD: Shanker / Jaikishan Original Singer: Mukesh Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV6Hx4ZunNA This month, I have chosen “Shailendra” as my theme, and will be presenting three songs in paying my tribute to Shailendra, People’s Poet. To start on a lighter note, I have chosen a well-known oldie that I grew up listening to…. Typical Raj Kapoor in his innocent avatar from the golden era, a foot tapping number that he wrote. Caution: Use of good quality headphones may enhance your listening experience. Disclaimer: This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload. Humble beginning of Shailendra: Shankardas Kesarilal was the birth name given by his parents, but he adopted the name Shailendra so his father, who did not approve of his son becoming a poet, would not know his identity. Actor, producer and director Raj Kapoor happened to hear Shailendra recite the poem at an Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA), function when Kapoor was preparing for his directorial debut Aag, and promptly offered to buy the rights of the poem for a then-handsome sum of Rs 500, but Shailendra refused. Much later, Shailendra did reconsider, and a long and fruitful collaboration then happened between Kapoor and Shailendra, whom he fondly called Kaviraj and Pushkin. In the days when composers would recommend lyricists to producers, Shanker-Jaikishan once promised Shailendra that they would recommend him around but didn't keep their promise. Shailendra sent them a note with the lines, Chhoti Si Yeh Duniya, Pehchaane Raaste Hain. Kahin To Miloge, toh Poochhenge Haal. Shankar/Jaikishan realized what the message meant and having said sorry, turned the lines into a popular song. The song was featured in the film Rangoli (1962), for which the producer Rajendra Singh Bedi wanted to sign up Majrooh Sultanpuri as the lyricist. However, Shankar-Jaikishen insisted on Shailendra and the producer had to oblige. Shailendra had a burning desire to produce a film based on a short story by the great Hindi writer Phanishwar Nath 'Renu' titled Maare Gaye Gulfam, the film – “Teesri Kasam” was born on the sets of Bimal Roy's classic Madhumati (1958). In an interview, Shailendra's son, Dinesh, said, "His film is a legacy. Teesri Kasam was very close to my father’s heart. He lived and died for it." Indeed, Shailendra could not bear the pain of commercial loss of his cherished accomplishment and died at the age of 43.MadhukarNC 00:04:40 156 0 Downloads 27 Comments
Chale Jaa Rahe Hai_MMM_14Apr20 Song: Chale Jaa Rahe Hai Film: Kinare Kinare (1964) Lyricist: Nyay Sharma MD: Jaidev Original Singer: Manna Dey Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta https://youtu.be/nwf1PTi7Kfg Beautiful song from yester-years, composed by Jaidev, a musical genius and serenaded by Manna Dey yet another maestro who was a top-notch singer with superb control on sur. A rare song where Manna De has given the playback for Dev Anand. A friend suggested me to try and sing this one so here is my presentation with inspiration from the original to the best of my limited abilities. Hopefully, my music loving friends will enjoy this rare oldie. Caution: Use of good quality headphones may enhance your listening experience. Disclaimer: This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload.MadhukarNC 00:03:32 141 0 Downloads 12 Comments
Jaane Woh Kaise_MMM_09Mar2020 Song: Jaane Woh Kaise Film: Pyaasa (1957) Lyricist: Sahir Ludhiyanvi MD: S. D. Burman Original Singer: Hemant Kumar Tribute By: Madhukar Mehta https://youtu.be/01kvSDg_JoU I have chosen the melancholic song from Pyaasaa for my tribute to Sahir on his birthdate 08 March 1921. Pyaasa happens to be one of my all-time favorite movie and songs composed by Sachin da made a strong impression on me in my early days. Hopefully my music loving friends will enjoy my take on this Gem. Sahir Ludhiyanvi led a very complex life in spite of his brilliant poetic skills and confident demeanor. He was very close to his mother, perhaps because she was not well treated by his father and was left to fend for herself with Sahir as a child. Sahir was a loner, chain smoker and according to Javed Akhtar, he always drank standing up and remained pacing back and forth while his friend sat and carried on their conversations. Sahir never had any great ambitions but one that he would be the Best lyricist for Hindi Cinema and no one would be able to touch him, and so he did achieve his goal. Many of his associates and Bollywood Music Directors did not want to confront Sahir as he was quite an outspoken and accomplished contributor. Sahir demanded and achieved recognition for Lyricists. It is said that he demanded his remuneration to be one more Rupee over the singers just to make a point that he was more important to the film. Sahir had several love affairs but never committed to any of his lovers for life. Most of his poetry were full of spirit, philosophy, patriotism or despair but he also wrote some beautiful love songs such as Aage bhi Jaane Na Tu, and Abi Naa Jaao Chod Kar. NOTE: Please use good quality headphones for enhanced listening experience. Disclaimer: This upload is not intended for any commercial purpose and no copyright infringement is intended. All rights belong to the rightful original creators and artists.MadhukarNC 00:04:24 170 0 Downloads 11 Comments
Gham Kaa Khazaanaa_BR_MM_20Feb2020 Song: Gham Kaa Khazaanaa Album: Sajda Lyricist: Shahid Kabir MD: Jagjit Singh Original Singers: Jagjit & Chitra Singh Tribute By: Bandana Ray & Madhukar Mehta https://youtu.be/9y9KxIA_bq8 Long awaited duet collab with Bandana ji is finally finds the light of day!! My duet partner here is an awesome vocalist and I am fortunate to have the good luck to publish this wonderful Gem to pay our tribute to two megastars Lata ji and Jagjit Singh Sahab. We are hopeful that our Musical friends will enjoy this humble attempt by us. Use of good quality headphones may enhance your listening experience. Disclaimer: This upload is strictly for entertainment of like-minded amateur music lovers and is in no way intended to be an infringement on copyrights of the rightful owners of the original song. No monetary gain is expected from this upload.MadhukarNC 00:05:03 170 0 Downloads 18 Comments
