Ali Rashid
2011-05-16 00:03:26 UTC
Hero vs Zero
Diehard RD Burman fan Sudipta Chanda rediscovers some of the underrated gems of the music director
Be it O Hasina Zulfonwale (Teesri Manzil), Yeh Shaam Mastani (Kati Patang), Chingari Koyee Bhadke (Amar Prem) or Chura Liya Hai (Yaadon Ki Baraat), the songs continue to be hummed by millions… these are jewels. But not all RD Burman songs worked that way. He composed several songs that have been forgotten, sometimes for being part of box-office duds.
Pancham, as he was popularly known, made his debut as music composer in Chhote Nawab (1961) which did not click at the box-office. Ghar Aaja Ghir Aaye (Lata) earned fame but the rest of the songs went unnoticed. That’s how we forgot great numbers like Aaj Hua Mera Dil Matwala (Lata & Rafi) and Matwali Aankhonwale O Albele (Lata & Rafi). Another example is the 1965 film Teesra Kaun which had good songs like Pyaar Ka Phasana (Lata & Mukesh) and O Dilrubaa (Asha).
Who can forget the Sanjeev Kumar starrer Pati Patni (1966) which featured the bossanova Maar Dalega Dard-E-Jigar (Asha) and Kajare Badaravan (Lata), Allah Jaane Main Hoon Kaun (Manna De)... all the tracks failed. You want more examples? Can you recall Sharabee Sharabee (Lata), O Ganga Maiya (Lata), Tumhein Dekha Hain Maine (Rafi) or Zulfon Ko Aap (Rafi & Asha)? These are all part of the unnoticed film Chandan Ka Palna. These are just some of the forgotten songs that filled in the gaps produced by hit soundtracks like Teesri Manzil (1966), Padosan (1968) and Pyaar Ka Mausam (1969).
Now to the 1970s, a very, very good era for RD Burman. He came up with a number of outstanding soundtracks ~ Kati Patang, The Train, Amar Prem, Caravan, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Apna Desh, Jawani Deewani, Mere Jeevan Saathi… it’s a long list… Paarichaay, Yaadon Ki Baraat, Aap Ki Kasam and Aandhi. And let’s not forget Sholay, which broke box-office records. The same decade also produced plenty of forgotten Pancham numbers ~ Ae Dekho To Yahaan (Asha, Raaton Ka Raja), Jogee O Jogee (Lata-Kishore, Lakhon Me Ek), Koyee Aur Duniya Mein (Rafi, Pyaar Ki Kahani),Tum Jaison Ko To (Asha,Garam Masala), Aao Jaan-E-Jahan (Asha-Kishore, Gomti Ke Kinare), Saason Mein Kabhee (Rafi-Asha, Parchhaiyan), Jiye Tumharo Lalna (Asha, Rakhi Aur Hathkadi), Tum Bhee Jhoothe (Asha, Rani Mera Naam), Roop Ye Tera (Kishore, Sanjog), Ye Mastanee Dagar (Asha, Hifazat), Aa Meree Jaan (Lata, Goonj), Tumne Ye Thik (Manna De, Imaan)…
Kishore Kumar rendered most of his songs under Pancham’s baton. Kumar’s classics are well known but what about those that sank without a trace? Listeners of old gramophone records still look gems like Raasta Dekhe Tera (Humshaakal), Tere Sau Deewaane (Shareef Budmaash), Jeena To Hai (5 Dushmaan), Jaan-E-Jahaan Rootha (Hifazat), Main Jhoonka Mast (Double Cross), Naa Jaane Din Kaise (Chala Murari Hero Banne) and Ham Aur Tum The (Hamare Tumhare), to name a few.
During the 80’s Pancham came up with a new age sound, besides experimenting with musical instruments. From heavy arrangements to lighter ones, upbeat numbers to melodious gems, Pancham kept giving hit after hit. Eventually, he bagged the Filmfare Award for both Sanaam Teri Kasam and Masoom. Forgotten tracks from the era include Bhor Bhaye Panchhee (Lata/Aanchal), Kahon Kahan Chale (Kishore-Asha/Bulandi), Main Hoon Diya (Lata/Jal Mahal), Bindiya Tarse (Lata/Phir Wohi Raat), Kiskee Sadaayein (Asha-Kishore/Red Rose), Motee Hoto (Kishore/Daulat), Phir Aankh Phadkee (Asha/Dhuan), Raat Banoon Main (Asha-Bhupinder/Mangalsutra),Tere Liye (Kishore/ Raksha), Naa Teree Haan Banee (Lata/Bindiya Chamkegi),Tumse Milke (Lata/Chor Police) and Aa Mulaqaton Ka Mausam(Lata-Amit Kumar/Lovers).
Finally, let’s look at the unforgettable combination of Gulzar and Pancham. Unfortunately, they also experienced flops ~ Tu Jahan Mile Mujhe (Asha/Doosri Seeta), Hoton Pe Beete Baat (Asha/Angoor), Thodisi Zameen (Bhupinder-Lata/Sitara), Hamein Raaston Ki (Asha/Naram Garam) and Zindegi Zindegi (Asha/Chatran).
So, why aren’t these songs available on discs. Bigwigs of musical labels feel it doesn’t make sense releasing tracks that were not appreciated before. Besides, the craze to have original CDs is dying, especially as Internet access becomes cheaper.
It is now 16 years since RD Burman passed away. It’s time that music labels change strategies and release timeless gems… there is always a large crowd ready to lap up all that the genius created.
http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=349088&catid=47
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Diehard RD Burman fan Sudipta Chanda rediscovers some of the underrated gems of the music director
Be it O Hasina Zulfonwale (Teesri Manzil), Yeh Shaam Mastani (Kati Patang), Chingari Koyee Bhadke (Amar Prem) or Chura Liya Hai (Yaadon Ki Baraat), the songs continue to be hummed by millions… these are jewels. But not all RD Burman songs worked that way. He composed several songs that have been forgotten, sometimes for being part of box-office duds.
Pancham, as he was popularly known, made his debut as music composer in Chhote Nawab (1961) which did not click at the box-office. Ghar Aaja Ghir Aaye (Lata) earned fame but the rest of the songs went unnoticed. That’s how we forgot great numbers like Aaj Hua Mera Dil Matwala (Lata & Rafi) and Matwali Aankhonwale O Albele (Lata & Rafi). Another example is the 1965 film Teesra Kaun which had good songs like Pyaar Ka Phasana (Lata & Mukesh) and O Dilrubaa (Asha).
Who can forget the Sanjeev Kumar starrer Pati Patni (1966) which featured the bossanova Maar Dalega Dard-E-Jigar (Asha) and Kajare Badaravan (Lata), Allah Jaane Main Hoon Kaun (Manna De)... all the tracks failed. You want more examples? Can you recall Sharabee Sharabee (Lata), O Ganga Maiya (Lata), Tumhein Dekha Hain Maine (Rafi) or Zulfon Ko Aap (Rafi & Asha)? These are all part of the unnoticed film Chandan Ka Palna. These are just some of the forgotten songs that filled in the gaps produced by hit soundtracks like Teesri Manzil (1966), Padosan (1968) and Pyaar Ka Mausam (1969).
Now to the 1970s, a very, very good era for RD Burman. He came up with a number of outstanding soundtracks ~ Kati Patang, The Train, Amar Prem, Caravan, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Apna Desh, Jawani Deewani, Mere Jeevan Saathi… it’s a long list… Paarichaay, Yaadon Ki Baraat, Aap Ki Kasam and Aandhi. And let’s not forget Sholay, which broke box-office records. The same decade also produced plenty of forgotten Pancham numbers ~ Ae Dekho To Yahaan (Asha, Raaton Ka Raja), Jogee O Jogee (Lata-Kishore, Lakhon Me Ek), Koyee Aur Duniya Mein (Rafi, Pyaar Ki Kahani),Tum Jaison Ko To (Asha,Garam Masala), Aao Jaan-E-Jahan (Asha-Kishore, Gomti Ke Kinare), Saason Mein Kabhee (Rafi-Asha, Parchhaiyan), Jiye Tumharo Lalna (Asha, Rakhi Aur Hathkadi), Tum Bhee Jhoothe (Asha, Rani Mera Naam), Roop Ye Tera (Kishore, Sanjog), Ye Mastanee Dagar (Asha, Hifazat), Aa Meree Jaan (Lata, Goonj), Tumne Ye Thik (Manna De, Imaan)…
Kishore Kumar rendered most of his songs under Pancham’s baton. Kumar’s classics are well known but what about those that sank without a trace? Listeners of old gramophone records still look gems like Raasta Dekhe Tera (Humshaakal), Tere Sau Deewaane (Shareef Budmaash), Jeena To Hai (5 Dushmaan), Jaan-E-Jahaan Rootha (Hifazat), Main Jhoonka Mast (Double Cross), Naa Jaane Din Kaise (Chala Murari Hero Banne) and Ham Aur Tum The (Hamare Tumhare), to name a few.
During the 80’s Pancham came up with a new age sound, besides experimenting with musical instruments. From heavy arrangements to lighter ones, upbeat numbers to melodious gems, Pancham kept giving hit after hit. Eventually, he bagged the Filmfare Award for both Sanaam Teri Kasam and Masoom. Forgotten tracks from the era include Bhor Bhaye Panchhee (Lata/Aanchal), Kahon Kahan Chale (Kishore-Asha/Bulandi), Main Hoon Diya (Lata/Jal Mahal), Bindiya Tarse (Lata/Phir Wohi Raat), Kiskee Sadaayein (Asha-Kishore/Red Rose), Motee Hoto (Kishore/Daulat), Phir Aankh Phadkee (Asha/Dhuan), Raat Banoon Main (Asha-Bhupinder/Mangalsutra),Tere Liye (Kishore/ Raksha), Naa Teree Haan Banee (Lata/Bindiya Chamkegi),Tumse Milke (Lata/Chor Police) and Aa Mulaqaton Ka Mausam(Lata-Amit Kumar/Lovers).
Finally, let’s look at the unforgettable combination of Gulzar and Pancham. Unfortunately, they also experienced flops ~ Tu Jahan Mile Mujhe (Asha/Doosri Seeta), Hoton Pe Beete Baat (Asha/Angoor), Thodisi Zameen (Bhupinder-Lata/Sitara), Hamein Raaston Ki (Asha/Naram Garam) and Zindegi Zindegi (Asha/Chatran).
So, why aren’t these songs available on discs. Bigwigs of musical labels feel it doesn’t make sense releasing tracks that were not appreciated before. Besides, the craze to have original CDs is dying, especially as Internet access becomes cheaper.
It is now 16 years since RD Burman passed away. It’s time that music labels change strategies and release timeless gems… there is always a large crowd ready to lap up all that the genius created.
http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=349088&catid=47
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