Professor

 

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Year: 1962

Watched Professor, primarily for Shammi Kapoor… The movie, reminds you of the Jaya Bhaduri and Jeetendra starrer Parichay (released in 1972) in bits and pieces. Though, now you know, that Parichay may have been derived from Professor and not vice-versa. We could also blatantly state that the 1965 hit The sound of music was “inspired” by Professor!!! 😐 Well… now thats stretching things a bit too far… !!

Now, coming back to the movie, like you may have guessed, the story line is that of a tyrant Aunt, who is raising her brother’s children. Shammi Kapoor comes as the saviour and falls in love with the eldest sister (played by Kalpana).

The story is ordinary and the movie tickles the funny bone at times… But, what works for the movie totally is Shankar-Jaikishan’s music! Songs have been primarily sung by Lata and Rafi.

Mere Mehboob

Year: 1963

I have always been a fan of Urdu… I think the language is beautiful and is most certainly the best language you can even express your feelings in… While watching Mere Mehboob yesterday, I remembered where and how I had gotten addicted to this language. It was with this very movie, which I had seen eons ago!

It was then and its today, my love for Urdu has only increased with each passing day…

Movie Review: Aradhana – Enchantingly beautiful :)

Year: 1969

Watched Aradhana on sunday, then on monday again twice! And THAT never happens with me… Even cult movies like Andaz Apna Apna and Sholay, you cant watch again and again back to back… but Aradhana, I did…

And that made me wonder, what was it in the movie that made me watch it again and again… it was as if, I couldnt get enough of it! Here is the analysis…

Aradhana was released way back in 1969. Starring the not-yet-a-superstar Rajesh Khanna and the demure and pretty Sharmila Tagore. It was not just one, but many things that worked in the favour of the movie.

Kohinoor

Year: 1960

If you have always wondered, why is Meena Kumari’s beauty so over-rated, Kohinoor is a must watch! The lady looks like you must have never seen before… She looks absolutely ravishing as the princess!

Deewana Mastana hua dil :)

This song is very very close to my heart… This was the first song that I remember singing in my school… The ones I sang before, I do not have memory of… So, I was all of 9 years and I remember my father selecting the song for me and my mom dilligently teaching me the alaap of the song 🙂

My dad doesnt sing himself, but he has a penchant for catching mistakes… So, he would always listen to the songs before the performance to iron out the mistakes and when asked how he manages to do that. His reply comes “Coach of a team need not be an excellent player himself. Being a player helps, but is not mandatory. His fundas should be clear thats all”. Point taken 🙂

Such memories 😀 

I managed to find it on Bollyfm today and listening to it made my day 😀

Lyrics:

आ sssssssssssssssssssssss
पा मा गा… मा रे गा… पा मा गा मा
आ sssssssssssssssssssssss
सा नि ध पा मा गा रे सा

नि… नि… नि…

दीवाना मस्ताना हुआ दिल
जाने कहाँ हो के बहार आई

हो हो तन को मेरे छुए घटा काली
छेड़े लहर लहर मतवाली
तन को मेरे
लाख कोई अनजाना
दीवाना मस्ताना…

हो हो कुछ अनकही कही मेरी चितवन
बोले जिया लिखे मेरी धड़कन
एक नया अफ़साना
दीवाना मस्ताना…

पा मा गा… मा रे गा… पा मा गा मा (२)
आ ssssssssssssssssssssssssss
सा नि ध पा मा गा रे सा

नि… नि… नि…

दीवाना मस्ताना हुआ दिल
जाने कहाँ हो के बहार आई

हो हो सावन लगा मचल गए बादल
देखो जिसे हुआ वोही पागल
कौन हुआ दीवाना
दीवाना मस्ताना…

Tumne mujhe dekha from Teesri Manzil

One of the most amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggg songs of Md. Rafi! And according to me, one of the most romantic songs ever 🙂

The lyrics:

तुमने मुझे देखा, हो कर मेहेरबान
रुक गयी ये ज़मीन, थाम गया आसमान
जान–ए–मन जान–ए–जान

कहीं दर्द की सहरा में, रुकते चलते होते
इन होठों की हसरत में, तपते जलते होते
मेहेरबान हो गयीं, ज़ुल्फ़ की बदलियाँ
जान-ए-मन जान-ए-जान

लेकर ये हसीन जलवे, तुम भी ना कहा पहुचे
आख़िर को मेरे दिल तक, क़दमों के निशान पहुँचे
ख़त्म से हो गाये, रास्ते सब यहाँ
जान-ए-मन जान-ए-जान

Yaad me teri from Mere Mehboob

I hope u guys arent bored yet.. But, M on the roll… one of my all time favs – here comes a Rafi-Lata duet… They weave magic into the otherwise simple tune… The lyrics rock!

Why such morose songs all of a sudden you may think. I am a boring person anyways, so have always loved morose songs more than any other type! 🙂

Lyrics:

याद मे तेरी जाग जाग के हम
रात भर करवटें बदलते हैं
हर घड़ी दिल मे तेरी उल्फत के
धीमे धीमे चराग़ जलते हैं

जब से तूने निगाह फ़ेरी है
दिन है सूना तो रात अंधेरी है
चाँद भी अब नज़र नहीं आता
अब सितारे भी कम निकलते हैं
याद मे तेरी जाग जाग के हम…

लुट गयी वो बहार की महफ़िल
छुट गयी हम से प्यार की मंज़िल
ज़िंदगी की उदास राहों में
तेरी यादों के साथ चलते हैं
याद मे तेरी जाग जाग के हम….

तुझको पाकर हमें बहार मिली
तुझसे छुट कर मगर ये बात खुली
बागबान भी चमन के फूलों को
अपने पैरों से ख़ुद मसलते हैं
याद मे तेरी जाग जाग के हम….

क्या कहें तुझसे क्यूँ हुई दूरी
हम समझते हैं अपनी मजबूरी
तुझको मालूम क्या कि तेरे लिए
दिल के गम आँसुओं में ढलते हैं
याद मे तेरी जाग जाग के हम….

Chaudhvin ka chaand ho

The song gives me goose bumps every time i listen to it. One song that i can listen anytime and end up feeling good… 🙂

Lyrics:

Chaudvin Ka Chand Ho, Ya Aaftaab Ho
Jo Bhi Ho Tum Khuda Ki Kasam, Lajawab Ho

Zulfein Hain Jaise Kaandhe Pe Baadal Jhuke Hue
Aankhen Hain Jaise Maey Ke Pyaale Bhare Hue
Masti Hai Jisme Pyaar Ki Tum, Woh Sharaab Ho
Chaudvin Ka Chand Ho …

Chehra Hai Jaise Jheel Mein Khilta Hua Kanwal
Ya Zindagi Ke Saaz Pe Chhedi Hui Ghazal
Jaane Bahaar Tum Kisi Shaayar Ka Khwaab Ho
Chaudvin Ka Chand Ho …

Hothon Pe Khelti Hain Tabassum Ki Bijliyaan
Sajde Tumhari Raah Mein Karti Hain Kaikashaan
Duniya-E-Husno-Ishq Ka Tum Hi Shabaab Ho
Chaudvin Ka Chand Ho …

Yeh dil tum bin… from Izzat

Another one of my all time favorites of the legendary Rafi-Lata pair… The song is so heart felt and touching, it is sure to take you to a different world altogether 🙂

Abhi Na Jaao.. from Hum Dono

Definitely one of the greatest romantic songs ever made on Planet Earth!! 😀 The song is sooooooooo melodious and soul-stirring, you get drifted to another world altogether 😀

As crazy as I am about Rafi-Lata Duet songs, I have a specially affinity towards this one and consider it one of their best songs ever! 😀 Stars like Dev Anand and Sadhna further add to the charm of the song

To catch a glimpse, check out

Lyrics:

अभी ना जाओ छोड़ कर, कि दिल अभी भरा नहीं

अभी अभी तो आयी हो, अभी अभी तो
अभी अभी तो आयी हो, बहार बन के छाई हो
हवा ज़रा महक तो ले, नज़र ज़रा बहक तो ले
ये शाम ढल तो ले ज़रा,
ये शाम ढल तो ले ज़रा, ये दिल संभल तो ले ज़रा
मैं थोड़ी देर जीं तो लूँ, नशे के घूँट पी तो लूँ
नशे के घूँट पी तो लूँ
अभी तो कुछ कहा नहीं, अभी तो कुछ सुना नहीं…

अभी ना जाओ छोड़ कर, कि दिल अभी भरा नहीं…

सितारे झिलमिला उठे
सितारे झिलमिला उठे, चिराग जगमगा उठे
बस अब न मुझ को टोकना
बस अब न मुझ को टोकना, न बढ़ के राह रोकना
अगर मैं रुक गयी अभी, तो जा न पाऊंगी कभी
यही कहोगे तुम सदा कि दिल अभी नही भरा
जो ख़त्म हो किसी तरह, ये ऐसा सिलसिला नहीं

अभी ना जाओ छोड़ कर, कि दिल अभी भरा नहीं…

अधूरी आस…
अधूरी आस छोड़ के, अधूरी प्यास छोड़ के,
जो रोज़ यूँही जोगी तो किस तरह निभाओगी
कि जिन्दगी की राह में, जवान दिलों कि चाह में,
कई मकाम आएंगे, जो हमको आजमाएँगे,
बुरा ना मानो बात का, ये प्यार है गिला नहीं
हाँ, यही कहोगे तुम सदा कि दिल अभी भरा नहीं