Relax & Enjoy your SUNDAY with These BOLLYWOOD SONGS

Sunday,A day to refuel your soul and be greatful for your blessings.Take a deep breath and relax.Enjoy your family,your friends,a cup of coffee with these 7 Bollywood Songs

Part -4    23-10-2016

Khaali Peeli Kahe Ko Akkha Din
 This song is from the film Tamasha 1953,starring Dev Anand and Meena Kumari,Kishore Kumar played the role of Dev anand's friend,he sings this song in Bombay language.The music in this film was given by Manna De.

Patni Mujhe Satati Hai

A song from Pati Patni released in 1966,Mehmood telling a great story here.Music by R D Burman and sung by MannaDe,Mehmood and Surendra

Dhadakne Lagta Hai 

This is a funny song from Dil Tera Diwana ,Shammi Kapoor and Mehmood act in this song Mehmood makes the voice of a dog in this song

Mast Baharon Ka Mein Ashik

This song is Picturised on Jeetendra,from here Jeetendra started wearing White Trousers and White shoes.The tradition of PT songs started from here.The song was hit and the film was super hit,the movie was Farz.1967

Khaike Paan Banaras Wala

ThisSuper Hit song from Don 1978 was sung by KISHORE and picturised on Amitabh Bachchan,Music was given by Kalyanji Anandji.Orignally this song was made for dev anand's Banarsi Babu but Dev saheb rejected it later on Kalyanji Anandji used this in this film.

Yeh Raat Aur Yeh Doori

This Song from Andaz Apna Apna (1994), a super hit comedy movie starring Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karishma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor and Paresh Rawal. 
Music: Tushar Bhatia, Director: RajKumar Santoshi 

Cycle Se Chalaang

This song is from the film Saat Uchakkey (2016) starring Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon, Vijay Raaz, Aditi Sharma, Annu Kapoor, Jatin Sarna, Aparshakti Khurana, Nitin Bhasin, Vipul Vig Sung by Kailash Kher,Music is given by Vivek Kar

Hindi Cinema in 1953,10 Top Films and 10Top Songs

Indian Cinema in 1953
 -The Cinematograph Act is amended extending the power of various authorities      to suspend exhibition of certified films. 
-Aan becomes the first Technicolor Indian film It was directed by Mehboob Khan. 
-The Film Federation of India accepts an Advertising Code. 
-The Trade Weekly Trade Guide is started. 
-Maiden Filmfare Awards are inaugurated.
-Binaca Geetmala Started.
 -Prabhat Studio ceases production. 

The ten highest-grossing films of 1953

Anarkali

 Directed by Nandlal Jaswantlal and based on the historical legend of the Mughal emperor Jahangir It was the top grossing Hindi film in the year of its release, and one of the biggest Hindi film hits in its decade.Pradeep Kumar was the Hero and Bina Rai was the Heroine.C Ramchandra was its Music Director,infact initially Vasant Prakash began work as music director, but died having recorded just one song with Geeta Dutt. C. Ramchandra took over as composer and insisted not only that all songs be sung by Lata Mangeshkar but that the Geeta number be removed from the film. Although the Filmistan people agreed, the Geeta song stayed in the movie and was the famous "Aa Jaane Wafaa"............

Ladki

is a 1953 Hindi romantic comedy film written by V.S.Venkatasalam and directed by M. V. Raman. The film starred Vyjayanthimala, Kishore Kumar, Bharat Bhushan and Anjali Devi in the lead while Chittor V. Nagaiah, Leela Mishra, Om Prakash, Raj Mehra and Master Chhotu as the ensemble cast. The film was produced by A. V. Chettiar of AVM Productions. The film's score was composed by R. Sudarsanam and Dhaniram, edited by K. Shankar and M. V. Raman and was filmed by Yusuf Mulji and T. Muthu Sami. The song Baat Chalat Nai Chunari Rang Dari and Shaadi Shaadi sung by Geeta Dutt and Kishore Kumar respectively becomes the successful song of the film.At the end of its theatrical run, the film grossed around ₹1,50,00,000, and became the second highest grossing film of 1953 with verdict hit.

Do Bigha Zameen

 Hindi film, directed by Bengali film director Bimal Roy and starring Balraj Sahni and Nirupa Roy in lead roles. The film is known for its socialist theme, and is an important film in the early parallel cinema of India and is considered a trend setter.A bigha is a measure of land area but is not same as an acre, though translating the title as such serves the purpose. it was awarded the All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film, it became the first film to win the Filmfare Best Movie Award and the first Indian film to win the International Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, after Neecha Nagar (1946), which won the Palme d'Or 

Parineeta

Bollywood film starring Ashok Kumar and Meena Kumari, based upon the 1914 Bengali novel of the same name by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay, which was earlier filmed in Bengali. The film was directed by Bimal Roy. This version of the film is considered by many to be the most faithful adaptation of the novella, particularly due to Meena Kumari's interpretation of the role of Lalita.Ashok Kumar was the Hero of this film.

Footpath

Written and directed by Zia Sarhadi. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Meena Kumari and Anwar Hussain. The music of the film is by Timir Baran and Khayyam.Footpath is one of the films featured in Avijit Ghosh's book, 40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed.Dilip Kumar played the role of Noshu, a newspaperman abandons his scruples and starts to make money as a black marketeer. He gains his fortune but ruins his brother's life causing him to lose his job, his home and his wife whilst simultaneously losing his own self-respect and that of his former neighbours and his girl. Tormented by his conscience, he writes an expose of the illegal trade but cannot prevent his own brother becoming a victim when an epidemic rages unchecked because criminals have stock-piled all the medicine.

Jhamela

Its a comedy thriller film produced and directed by Bhagwan, for his Bhagwan Art Productions.The film was a repeat formula Bhagwan had earlier used in his commercially successful film Albela (1951). With music again composed by C. Ramachandra, and casting actress Geeta Bali, Bhagwan tried to recreate the magic of Albela with little success.It starred Geeta Bali, Bhagwan, Shakuntala, Sunder, Anwar Hussain and Badri Prasad.One of the popular song was "Dekho Ji Dekho Mera Dil Le Ke" sung by Lata Mangeshkar. Rajendra Krishan wrote the lyrics for the film. The playback singers were Lata Mangeshkar, C Ramchandra (Chitalkar), Meena Kapoor and Francis Vaz.

Shikast

 Produced and Directed by Ramesh Sehgal. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nalini Jaywant, Durga Khote, Om Prakash and K. N. Singh. The films music is by Shankar Jaikishan. Wajahat Mirza wrote the story and Dialogues for this Film.

Humsafar

Its a Dev Anand movie with kalpna Kartik as Heroine,Chetan Anand also appeared in this movie.This was Directed by A. N Banerjee,Music: Ali Akbar Khan Lyrics: Sahir Ludhianvi.Not much detail of this movie is available.

Aah

It is a 1953 black and white Bollywood romantic drama film starring Raj Kapoor and Nargis in lead roles. The film was produced by Raj Kapoor and directed by Raja Nawathe. This was Nawathe's first independent directorial venture. He had previously worked as assistant director to Kapoor in Aag (1948), Barsaat (1949) and Awaara (1951).The film was rated "Below Average" at the box office^[ but has various hit songs like "Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat", "Aaja Re Ab Mera Dil Pukara" and "Jaane Na Nazar". The song "Chhoti Si Yeh Zindagani" sung by Mukesh was also picturised on him. 

Rahi

 The film starred Dev Anand and Nalini Jaywant with Balraj Sahni, David, Achla Sachdev and Manmohan Krishan. The film was based on Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Two Leaves and a Bud" (1937), which was scripted by K A.Abbas,who also Directed it.

The story revolved around an ex-army man played by Dev Anand, who takes up a job in a tea estate, only to get disillusioned with the management, and his situation. Nalini Jaywant played his love interest as a tea leave picker. Her acting was appreciated in the film getting "great critical acclaim"
TOP  SONGS of 1953

Ye Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya, Pyar Hi Me Kho Gaya from Anarkali (1953)

Song from Anarkali 1953

Shaam-E-Gham Ki Kasam from Footpath 1953

Song from Footpath 1953

 Aye Gham-E-Dil Kya Karu (By Talat Mahmood) from Thokar 1953

Song from Thokar 1953

Yaad Kiyaa Dil Ne Kahaan Ho Tum 

  from  Patita 1953

Song from Patita 1953

 Zindagi Denewale Sun, Teri Duniya Se Dil Bhar Gaya

from Dil - E - Nadan(1953)

Song from  Dil - E - Nadan 1953

Aaja Re, Ab Mera Dil Pukara

from Aah 1953

Song from  Aah 1953

 Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke, Bij Bichha Le Pyar Ke, Mausam Bita Jaay

from Do Bigha Zameen 1953

Song from  Do Bigha Zameen 1953

 Kaare Badaraa Tu Na Jaa Na Jaa Bairi Tu Bides Na Jaa

 from Shikast 1953

Song from Shikast 1953

                                      Muhaabbat Ki Daastaan Aaj Suno

                                       from Mayurpankh 1953

Song from Mayurpankh 1953

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Raaja Ki Aayegi Baraat from Aah 1953

Song from Aah 1953

Interesting To Note 

This year 88 hindi films were released.

A movie called Shole was released that year Directed by B R Chopra,Ashok Kumar  and Bina Rai were the main lead.I am posting a song from this film

Song from Shole 1953

A movie called Chacha Chaudhary ,Directed and acted by Raja Pranjpe,This title later on was picked up by a famous Hindi Comic,here I am posting one song from this film

Shammi Kapoor made his debut with JEEVAN JYOTI ,Chand Usmani was his heroine,Directed by Mahesh Kaul

Music Director Salil Chaudhary made his debut with Do Bigha Zameen with all time great Duets by Manna De and Lata Hariyala sawan dhol bajata aya and Mausam beeta jaye, and one of the greatest lullabies by Lata Mangeshkar, Aa ja ri aa nindiya tu aa.

As per Cineplot.com Helen made her debut as an independant Dancer in this year from the film Alif Laila

Song from Alif Laila 1953

 This year also had some unusual screen appearances in songs, which are well known to the readers – Shailendra in the song Chali kaun se des gujariya (Boot Polish), and Mukesh in Chhoti si ye zindagani (Aah).

Lyricist Shailendra Acting in this song

Singer Mukesh acting in this song

 Hridaynath Mangeshkar t he younger brother of Lata ji made his debut in a hindi movie Baabla, lyrics Sahir Ludhiyanvi, music SD Burman.If you hear this song without knowing its detail, you would probably guess it is by Geeta Dutt.but its not so this is the voice of Hridyanth Mangeshkar who was probably 15 0r 16 year kid. It is surprising that at this age, his voice should be so thin resembles a female voice.For your interest I am posting this song here.

Remembering SHAMMI KAPOOR on his 85th Birth Anniversary

 SHAMSHER RAJ KAPOOR was the real name of Shammi Kapoor,born on 21st Oct.1931 in Bombay.Shammi Kapoor was not launched as a star kid by his superstar father Prithviraj Kapoor. He struggled for years to carve his niche in Bollywood. He began his career working for his father’s Prithvi Theatre as a junior artiste at a monthly salary of Rs 50.  He made his debut in Hindi Films in the year 1953, when the film Jeevan Jyoti was released. It was directed by Mahesh Kaul and Chand Usmani was Kapoor’s first heroine.

Song from Jeevan Jyoti 1953 Shammi's First Film

During the early years, 1952 to 1955, he acted in the following films: "Rail ka Dibba" with Madhubala. "Laila Majnu" with Nutan. "Thokar" with Shyama. "Shama Parvana" with Suraiya. "Hum Sab Chor Hain" with Nalini Jaiwant. Sahil, Tangewali, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Miss Coca Cola, Mohar, Rangeen Raten, Gul Sanobar, Daku, Coffee House, Naqab, Mirza Sahiban, Chor Bazaar, Sipah Salar and some more nondescript films followed,

Song from Tumsa Nahin Dekha 1957

His first big success came with Tumsa Nahin Dekha which was released in 1957. Between 1957 and 1959 he acted in Dil Deke Dekho, Mujrim, Ujala, Singapore, College Girl, Boy Friend, Basant, Preet Na Jane Reet. He became a Star with the release of Junglee in 1961.

Song from Junglee 1961

Between 1960 & 1964 he acted in Professor, China Town, Char Dil Char Rahen, Raat ke Raahi, Dil Tera Diwana, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, Kashmir Ki Kali, Bluff Master, Janwar, Rajkumar.

Song from Teesri Manzil 1966

From 1966 onwards his releases were Teesri Manzil, Budtameez, Laat Saheb, An Evening In Paris, Tumse Achha Kaun Hai, Jawan Mohabbat, Prince, Brahmachari, Pagla Kahin Ka, Andaaz, Sachai, Pritam, Chote Sarkar, Jaane Anjaane. He got the 1968 Filmfare Award for the best actor for the film Brahmchari.

Song from Brahmchari 1968

Shammi Kapoor made his last appearance in Imitiaz Ali's directorial venture called Rockstar  in which he has acted along with his Grandnephew Ranbir Kapoor.

The super-energetic dancer who taught Indians how to groove, will always be remembered for his lively screen-presence. A romantic hero who was proverbially born with his dancing shoes on, was also a tech-geek and was way ahead of his contemporaries in visualising trends.

Song from Rail Ka Dibba 1953

Song from Laila Majnu 1953

Song from Hum Sab Chor Hain 1956

Song fromTumsa Nahin Dekha 1957

Song from Dil Deke Dekho 1959

Song from Junglee 1961

Song from Dil Tera Diwana 1962

Song from  Professor 1962

Song from Rajkumar 1964

Song from  Teesri Manzil 1966

Song from Jaanvar 1965

Song from Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai 1969

Bollywood’s romance with the Moon

Yesterday was Karwa Chauth,Moon is worshipped on that day by Indian ladies Bollywood has also been inspired to create ‘Moon and Taare’ songs in great numbers. Full Moon evokes poetry, beauty and romance.

Here is a compilation of some of the new and old Bollywood songs on Moon

 Na ye chand hoga na taare rahenge

  Geeta Dutt and Hemant Kumar from Sassi (1956)/Shart (1954), lyrics S.H. Behari, music Hemant Kumar

Song from Shart 1954

Dekho Woh Chaand

This is another song from Shartthis duet isSung by Hemant Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar

Song from Shart 1954

Teri chamakatee ankhon ke aaghe 

This song is from Chhote Babu (1957), lyrics Indeevar, music Madan Mohan sung by  by Lata Mangeshkar and Talat Mahmood( Only Audio  is available)

Song from Chhote Babu 1957

Aadha Hai Chandrma from Navrang 1958 sung by Asha and Mahendra Kapoor, Music is given by C Ramchandra

Song from Navrang 1958

Woh Chand Khila  from Anari 1959 sung by Mukesh and lata and Music by Shankar Jailkishan

Song from Anari 1959

Dheere Dheere Chal Chand Gagan Mein  from Love Marriage 1959 sung by Mohammad Rafi and Lata

Song from Love Marriage 1959

Chaudvin Ka Chaand  from Chaudvin Ka Chaand 1960 sung by mohammad Rafi music by Ravi

Song from  Chaudvin Ka Chaand 1960

Khoya Khoya Chand from Kala Bazar sung by Mohammad Rafi and music by S D Burman

Song from  Kala Bazar 1960

Do Sitaron Ka Zameen Par Hai Milan  from Kohinoor 1960,sung by Mohammad Rafi and Lata,Music by Naushad

 

Song from Kohinoor 1960

Ruk ja aaj, thehar ja re chanda from Dil Ek Mandir 1963 film sung by Lata and acted by Meena Kumari Music by Shankar Jaikishan

Song from Dil Ek Mandir 1963

Yeh Chaand Sa Raushan Chehra from Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) 

Song from   Kashmir Ki Kali (1964

Chand aahein bharega from Phool Bane Angaare 1963 sung by Mukesh music was from Kalyanji Anandji

Song  from Phool Bane Angaare 1963

Tu Chanda Mai Chandani from Reshma Aur Shera 1971

 sung by Lata music by Jaidev

Song from Reshma aur Shera 1971