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Ghar released in 1978 has some memorable songs created by RD, Gulzar, Kishore and Lata .
Shekar Iyer72,091 Aufrufe • vor 20 Tagen
No American presidential candidate in 235 years had the guts to say this. 👏👍
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He is a neuro surgeon. It is a very important video. Please view fully Sent by my friend Upjeet 🇮🇳
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S.D. Burman famously adapted a Bengali folk-inspired tune for this melody from Insaan jaag utha released in 1959. To fit her character, Madhubala's iconic glamorous appearance was notably toned down for the movie, giving her a simpler village look complete with a prominent mole. It is also a lovely cinematic pairing to remember as the movie brought Sunil Dutt and Madhubala together on screen for the first time. Incidentally Madhubala 's last movie was with Sunil Dutt, Jwala. The contrasting voices of Rafi and Asha in this duet create a wonderfully flirtatious musical conversation. Lyrics Shailendra Movie directed by Shakti Samanta. A little gem from the golden era of Hindi cinema, where a glance could speak volumes and a melody could capture the magic of falling in Love 💕 Song courtsey Upjeet 🇮🇳
Shekar Iyer10,987 Aufrufe • vor 5 Tagen
Remembering Kishore Kumar. Teen Deviyan Till the late 60's Kishore Kumar used to sing only for himself. He refused to give play back to any other actor. But he made an exception for Dev Anand. Under the music direction of SD Burman Kishore Kumar playbacked only for Dev. The musical association between Kishore Kumar and Dev Anand is one of the most charming chapters in Hindi film history. Kishore's youthful exuberance, playful mischief and effortless yodelling perfectly complemented Dev Anand's carefree, romantic screen persona. In this song romantic poetry meets Kishore 's expressive voice Song courtsey Upjeet 🇮🇳
Shekar Iyer18,639 Aufrufe • vor 11 Tagen
This Kishore Kumar song from Kati Patang was picturized on the ultimate 1970s romantic hero, Rajesh Khanna. It became one of his most iconic on-screen numbers, solidifying his superstar image. This song marked a massively successful musical era where the trio of Kishore Kumar, R.D. Burman, and Anand Bakshi delivered some of the biggest chartbusters in Indian cinema. This Kishore song for little Arjun. ASWINI ACHARYA .
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Jai Santoshi maa a low budget film Was released along with Sholay on Aug 15 , 1975, and became a massive box office phenomenon and turned Anita guha into a living icon. Anita Guha, who played the Goddess, was so revered that people flocked to her home and touched her feet on the streets to seek blessings. Made on a tiny budget of roughly ₹3 to ₹5 lakhs, it grossed over ₹5 crores, making it one of the highest-returning investments in Indian cinema history. People traveled from remote villages on bullock carts to watch it, turning theaters into temple-like spaces where shoes were removed before entering and coins were thrown at the screen. Before the film, Santoshi Maa was a relatively obscure regional deity in parts of North India; the movie cemented her place in the pan-Indian Hindu pantheon. Songs were composed by C. Arjun and lyricis written by Kavi Pradeep. This Mahendra Kapoor song picturised on Ashish Kumar. Song courtsey Upjeet 🇮🇳
Shekar Iyer91,887 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
Saawan Kumar Tak initially wanted Mohammed Rafi to record the track, but due to scheduling and date issues with Rafi, composer Usha Khanna recorded it with K.J. Yesudas instead. And what a song the Gana gandharvan delivered. Sheer melody. Sajan bina suhagan also marked the prominent Bollywood debut of actress Padmini Kolhapure as a child/teenage artist. Anuradha Paudwal sings for Padmini kohlapure. Set in Raag Ahir Bhairav the lyrics are penned by Indeevar. Song courtsey Upjeet 🇮🇳
Shekar Iyer24,279 Aufrufe • vor 20 Tagen
This track from Doosra Aadmi , 1977 is one of the rare and celebrated masterpieces that brings together three of India's greatest playback legends: Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, and Mohammed Rafi. The music was composed by Rajesh Roshan, who masterfully transitioned the song's tempo to map the characters' psychological shifts—moving from slow to medium-paced, skyrocketing during Rafi's segment, and then calming back down to close with Kishore and Lata. Rajesh Roshan famously integrated electronic rhythm structures alongside traditional instruments, which was highly innovative for 1977. It starts as a breezy, upbeat melody sung by Kishore Kumar (picturized on Rishi Kapoor) and Lata Mangeshkar (picturized on Raakhee ). Mid-way through, the mood changes dramatically when Rafi enters. (Picturised on Shashi Kapoor) . Rafi's soulful and high-tempo rendition shifts the track entirely. This "late entry" is highly regarded by music critics as one of the most impactful vocal entrances in Hindi cinema history. Lyrics Majrooh. Song courtsey Sudeep SN 🚩
Shekar Iyer27,427 Aufrufe • vor 25 Tagen
I had to rub my eyes twice to believe what I was seeing. The two Kapoor brothers Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor together in a song. This qawwali is from a 1963 movie Jabse tumhe dekha hai. The film featured a rare special appearance/cameo of real-life brothers Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor together on screen. Rajendra Kumar was originally signed to appear in the song with Shammi Kapoor, but he backed out at the last minute, leading to Shashi Kapoor taking the part. The movie starred Pradeep Kumar and Geeta Bali. Because Geeta Bali was married to Shammi Kapoor, both brothers agreed to do cameos to support her movie. This was the last released film of Geeta Bali before her untimely death from smallpox in 1965. Music by Dattaram Naik. Lyrics Anand Bakshi The film was produced by Surinder Kapoor ( father of Boney, Anil, and Sanjay Kapoor). At the time, Surinder Kapoor was working closely as Geeta Bali's personal secretary before transitioning heavily into film production. This Qawwali has an interesting array of singers. Lata Mangeshkar, Asha bhosle, Mohammed Rafi and Mannadey. Thanks a lot for this interesting song my friend Upjeet Upjeet 🇮🇳
Shekar Iyer14,184 Aufrufe • vor 12 Tagen
One of Indian cinema's most celebrated heartbreak melodies. Recorded for the 1975 classic film Amanush, it remains a masterclass in raw emotional delivery by the greatest singer Kishore Kumar. The composition by music director Shyamal Mitra and lyrics by Indeevar held a deep, raw grief that hit very close to Kishore Da's reclusive and often complicated personal life. To capture the absolute desolation required for the track, Kishore Kumar famously requested the studio engineers to dim the lights completely. He isolated himself before the recording session and sang in near-darkness to channel the true sorrow of a broken soul. The track won Kishore Kumar his second Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 1976, solidifying his ability to master deep, vulnerable tragedies just as easily as lighthearted comedies. While the song features Bengali cinema's legendary superstar Uttam Kumar playing the heartbroken, ruined protagonist, director Shakti Samanta had originally approached Rajesh Khanna for the Hindi version. Due to scheduling conflicts, Khanna couldn't do it, allowing Uttam Kumar to step in and deliver a career-defining performance for Hindi audiences.
Shekar Iyer20,393 Aufrufe • vor 18 Tagen
One of the most beautiful and melodious compositions of RD. Add Kishore Lata to the song and it's sheer Magic Paraya dhan 1970 A rare pairing of a very young Rakesh Roshan with Hema Malini. The track is highly regarded by music purists for its seamless transitions between Kishore Kumar's deep, resonant verses and Lata Mangeshkar’s flawless high notes, encapsulating the signature "diya-baati" (lamp and wick) imagery used in Anand Bakshi's lyrics. Song courtsey Upjeet 🇮🇳
Shekar Iyer19,196 Aufrufe • vor 19 Tagen
Kishore Kumar received all the nominations in the Best Male Playback Singer category at the 1985 Filmfare Awards. And won for this song from Sharabi. A rare Filmfare awards record. Bappi Lahiri won the best music director award for this film Kishore had a special voice for Amitabh, so much so that it sounds as if Amitabh is singing the song . The credit goes to both the singer and the actor . A simple sounding and yet philosophical song written by Prakash Mehra who is also the director of the movie. Song courtsey Upjeet 🇮🇳
Shekar Iyer67,963 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
The song that holds a unique record . producer - Kishore Kumar Director - Kishore Kumar Film lead - kishore kumar Song writer - Kishore Kumar Song composer - Kishore Kumar Singer - Kishore Kumar Song filmed on - Kishore Kumar The little boy here is Kishore 's son Contd...
Shekar Iyer251,546 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
After Love Story released in 1981, kumar Gaurav was routed as the next major star. But unfortunately he couldn't live upto the expectations and his career was very short lived. He was cast opposite Vijeyta pandit in his debut movie. Music by RD with lyrics by AB . Those days all the nepo kids made their debut with Pancham 's music. This duet by Lataji and Amit Kumar. The film's soundtrack became a monumental coming-of-age stepping stone for Amit Kumar's playback singing career. Song courtsey Upjeet 🇮🇳
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