Mukeshsang a song with almost identical meaning, Kise yaad rakhun, kise bhool jaaun. That was the dilemma between two beloveds, one to which he had surrendered his heart and the other to which he owed duty:
Let us start with the Mukesh song I mentioned in the write up. This film produced by Mukesh, in which he was also the lead actor, bombed at the box office, but as music director and singer he gave this immortal song. One of his very best.
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Arunji @5,
Thanks a lot for your generous appreciation. I selected a limited range of Yaad aana-Bhoolna songs. You have made a very interesting observation that about 40 to 50% of songs would be of this theme. This seems to be an overstatement. But even at 20%, it would be huge number. Let us see how many the readers are add. Kabhi yaad karke gali paar karke is also my great favourite.
We can trust you to come out with lively topics even in these troubled times . A great writeup. Most of the wonderful songs I have heard and bring back memories. Forgetfulness is common in our lives both knowingly as well as unknowingly . Trouble is when you cannot forget something even if you want to.
AKji, to tell you the truth, even I was worried about your silence. Did not see your insightful comments on any blog that we music lovers usually visit. In fact, I had thought I would mail you today. I am happy you are back with a post. Just stumbled upon a rather rare melody.
Kuch Bhuli Hui Yaadein (Kunwara Badan, 1973)
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इक बर भूलन चह थ, स बर व हमक यद आय
इक भूलने वले हमने तुझे स बर भूल के देख लय
AKji, some time ago I had written a post on Songs of Reminiscence where I had only limited myself to songs where there is a flashback sequence. Please do read it if you find the time. -of-reminiscence-flashback-special/
The post deals with reminiscence or Yaad.
The gloom and gravitas of Raag Marwa is harnessed very well by Ravindra Jain for the mukhda of this tough-to-sing composition, the lyrics of which he wrote himself, and the twists and turns of which Asha negotiates so effortlessly.
Venkataramanji @24,
Thanks a lot for your appreciation. With this ubiquitous theme, we can expect a second wave here. We have to only pray that the second wave of the pandemic abates. This wave has taught a cruel lesson: start accepting the science and not the mumbo-jumbo of religion, rituals, irrational beliefs. If there is a conflict accept the primacy of science. Start behaving responsibly.
Mahesh @31,
Thanks a lot for your appreciation. This is one public health crisis which is affecting every one of us, if not directly, someone dear whose pain we can feel equally strongly. We are thankful that everyone on SOY is safe. By 1968 not only Naushad was on decline, Mukesh too was past his peak. His resurrection could obviously not create the same magic.
@49,
You have added some of my great favourites which I was trying to recall for my post. One is Bhool jaate hain by Rajkumari from Neelkamal (1947). A great song. Ek dil ka lagana baaki tha is another great song. Thanks for the additions which refreshed my memory of several of my favourites.
@65,
Read your post. You always do a sincere job in your posts. It must have involved a good deal of research for selecting songs with associated flashback in the films. And you have to have a recall. My songs are mostly decoupled from the films.
Mr S Joseph @99, 100, 101, 105, 106, 108,
i. Tumhein dil se chaha tumhein dil diya hai, ye wada karo ki bhula to na doge: One of the best Rafi-Suman Kalyanpur duets. My great favourite.
ii. Tumhein yaad hoga: Hemant is another nostalgia voice. Beautiful song.
iii. Dhadke mera dil haye jawani Ram kasam na bhaaye, bachpan yaad aye: A perennial favourite.
iv. Teri duniya se door: Perfect for social distancing.
v. Yaad mein teri jaag kaag ke hum raat bhar karwatein badalte hain: Excellent duet of separation.
vi. Jhoome re neela ambar jhoome: Nice song.
AKji @123
I like to listen to and be familiar with songs of all eras and decades. I have been keeping track of all new releases each year, though my interest in songs of last 5-6 years is gradually decreasing.
I had the habit of making songs lists on various words and topics and Yaad was one of them.
The challenge is to locate the YT links, especially of the old songs.
Dr Deshpande @132,
I am impressed. I started doing that in 1994 when I had some free time, then I bought HFFGK. That was many years before I had heard of the Internet, what to speak of blogging. Humein yaad ati rahi unki, bah rahi hai hawa phagun ki is a very nice Barahmasa song.
Canasyaji @ 148,
Thanks for your observations.
Songs of Surendra of the 30s and 40s were good. Though initially foisted as a counter to Saigal, he gradually came into his own. Posting a song from the 40s,
Here are two classics from the world of Tamil movies, both featuring Sivaji Ganesan and for both of which M.S.Viswanathan gave the music (in the 2nd one, as one half of the Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy pair)
AK ji, Ashwin ji
Ashwin ji has posted chhoti chhoti baato ki hai yaaden badi from Anandl. Around the same time in Parichay , Gulzar writes
Chhoti Chhoti yaado je pal nahi Jaye.
Bhule huye naamo se koi to bulaye
I have a personal connection with this line. There were only two persons who called me Nandu. One was my father & the other my maternal uncle. They never called me Rahul & nobody else called me Nandu. My father passed away in 1997 & then in 2003 uncle breathed his last. So whenever I listen this song which is one of the best by Pancham, I remember them.
Thanks for posting two iconic Tamil Film songs of the sixties, fitting the theme.
Just sharing a few trivia.
Both the films, Uyarndha Manithan & Puthiya Paravai were remakes of Bengali films Uttar Purush (1966) and Sesh Ankha (1963) respectively. The former was produced by AVM. Puthiya Paravai was the maiden Tamil production of Shivaji Ganeshan. Bothe films and its songs became popular.
Ashwinji,
Incidentally, the last song @187 was picturized on Kushboo, who lost the election contesting on a BJP ticket in the just concluded TN assembly elections, whereas Udayanidhi Stalin mad a successful poll debut. Here is song picturized on Udayanidhi.
Yes, mat jaiyo naukariya chhodke could have been a light enjoyable song but it too appears serious. There is not even a single duet. If not on the lead pair, a duet on a comedy pair would have been more than welcome. I guess, Raj Khosla wanted to maintain the same sad mood throughout the film.
Arunji @185,
Thanks for refreshing my memory of Bhool na jana aaj ki baatein. I had included this song in my post on Asit Baran, over 8 years ago. Then I had speculated the lady voice could be Binota Roy. But you must have your sources.
Ashwin,
Now I understand the process. It happens to me, and it must be happening to others. We all remember several songs, but if I just pose a part from inside, it may be difficult for others to recognise the song.
Why did I not moisten the dry dust/ sand of the desert with my tears?
Who knew you will come my dear like one uninvited.
You have traveled across a desert where there are no trees to provide shadow.
I am so unlucky, you suffered the pain of traveling,
While I was idly spending time in the shade of my house
I was unaware how much pain you went through by walking.
It left a scar deep in my heart.
Why did I not moisten the dry dust of the desert with my tears?
2. Yaad mein teri jahan ko bool jata hun: This has been mentioned earlier by Venkataramanji @145, on which we have had some discussions with regard to its similarity to Hairat-e-nazara aakhir ban gayi raanaiyaan. Nice ghazal. Thanks for refreshing the discussion.
Aswinji @ 206,
Yes, one cannot recollect P Susheela rendering many such songs.
Like Lata Mangeshkar, whenever one hears the name P.Susheela, the immediate thoughts that crop up in our mind are her wonderful classics, devotionals and melodies she has rendered in her clear and sweet voice.
And the third one from 2015 is a duel between Khansaheb Aftab Hussain Bareliwale and Sadashiv Gurav, rendered by Rahul Deshpande and Mahesh Kale, disciple of Pandit Jitendra Abhiseki.
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I could clearly identify four Raag, Sohni (Hamsanandi), Malkauns and Bahar. I think I could also hear Jaunpuri/ Asavari, Mian ki Malhar and Kedar. This is your forte. Pardon me if I have erred. If I find myself correct it will gladden me, if wrong I am happy to stand corrected. Over to you for your inputs and further elaboration.
AKji,
The post is fast approaching the 250 mark. Great going.
In the absence of Bhatiaji, Pradeepji, Hansji and Mumbaikarji,
Josephji has taken the mantle in his hands, a la Ajinkya Rahane who registered the highest successful run chase recently. Bulk of the songs are posted by Josephji and Rajeshji. Both of them are on the verge of scoring their 50s. Rahulji and Ashwinji together have accomplished the feat. With Arunji and Canasyaji getting active, the post has become lively.
Translation
BG 15.15: I am seated in the hearts of all living beings, and from Me come memory, knowledge, as well as forgetfulness. I alone am to be known by all the Vedas, am the author of the Vedānt, and the knower of the meaning of the Vedas.
BHAGWAT GEETA ADHYAY 15, SHLOK 15
Sajjad Hussain was a unique composer and it is a pity he left Hindi film industry too soon. He knew 10 musical instruments to play, Sitar, Mandolin, violin, bangos, Spanish Guitar, clarinet, flute, and a few more.
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