Simi Garewal (05.09.2011)

Good morning friends. Today I, Varun Reddy, will play host in this session, although the songs are still Sukrit sir’s choices J Today we are going to have songs featuring the charismatic (and seemingly never-aging) Simi Garewal. My first tryst with her acting was her role as Kamini Verma in “Karz”, a movie I first saw on DD-1 J Today’s session will feature some of her well-and-lesser-known songs. Kindly bless us with your feedback. The first song with from one of her earlier movies, and I find her incredibly beautiful in this video (in spite of the low video quality).

Song 1: “Jab Bhi Yeh Dil Udas Hota Hai” from “Seema” (1971)

This sensual song is from the Dev Anand starrer “Teen Devian”, whose music was one of the last few master pieces of S. D. Burman (as Wikipedia says so). Having been used to seeing her in colour, it was tough for me to see Simi in B&W.

Song 2: “Kitni Thandi Hai Jalta Hai Badan” from “Teen Deviyan” (1965) 
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Another Rafi masterpiece, I’ve heard this song before and didn’t know it was a Simi starrer !!! She looks stunning in that purple pantsuit, reminds me of Indra Nooyi in some way – any comments?

Song 3: “Waada Karlen Sajna” from “Haat Ki Safai” (1974)

The song is not as famous as the movie, but it makes for a pleasant hearing J Kind of reminds me of the “Ek Titli” song that used to air on DD J Look at young Simi go !!!

Song 4: “Teetar ke do Aagay teeter” from “Mera naam joker” (1970)
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Wikipedia tells me that Simi Garewal made a guest appearance in this movie, but the storyline suggests otherwise. Melodious song, and quite famous too – I’ve heard it a few times.

Song 5: “Mere Jeevan Saathi” from “Saathi” (1970)

I love this song for many reasons - it being very romantic is one of them. A Bappi Lahiri composition, this was the standout song among many other wonderful songs in this movie. I hope you remember this song (and our site) while going about your daily chores J

Song 6: “Chalte Chalte Mere” from Chalte Chalte (1976)

Signing off with another Saathi number. Deserved more credit because this was one of the two roles for which received the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (the other being for her role in Do Badan). Have a great day folks J

Song 7: “Yeh kaun aaya” from “Saathi” (1970)

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Sharda (04.09.2011)

Theme of the day: Sharda Rajan Iyengar or Sharda (Playback singer). Filmfare Award for “Best Female Playback Singer” in 1970

Good morning friends. Today we are going to feature the singer Sharda. While I personally don't think she can hold a candle to her contemporaries, she nevertheless sang a few songs which became quite popular. Most of those songs are being played today. I hope you enjoy them. Please bless us with feedback as usual!

Song 1: “Titli Udi Ud Jo Chali” from “Suraj” (1966)

A very nice song. Entirely different from all the other songs I have heard sung by her. And a lovely dance too.

Song 2: “Patli Kamar, Tirchi Nazar” from “Choronka chor” (1970)

I love this song mainly because of Sharmila Tagore doing a cabaret. Something that none of the heroines of her time ever essayed. In fact, the only other heroine I can think of doing something similar is Mumtaz.

Song 3: “Le Ja Mera Dil” from “An Evening in Paris” (1967)

Sharda won the Filmfare award for this song. Having said that, I have never heard it before. However, since it was one of the pinnacles of her career, here it is.

Song 4: “Baat zara hai aapas ki” from “Jahan Pyar Miley” (1969)

Sweet song which I have heard after ages. Makes me glad I did this session. :)

Song 5: “Jane Chaman Shola Badan” from “Gumnaam” (1965)

Possibly my favorite Sharda song.

Song 6: “Chale Jana Zara Thehro Kisi” from “Around The World” (1967)

Interesting song. Especially watching the young Rakhee and Vinod Mehra.

Song 7: “Aap Ki Rai Mere Bare Mein” from “Elaan” (1971)

Since she has not sung many famous songs, I am relaxing my rule of restricting myself to one song per movie and playing another song from Suraj which is quite well known.

Song 8: “Dekho Mera Dil Machal Gaya” from “Suraj” (1966)

Signing off with one of my favorite cartooni songs so to speak. The words are Hyderabadi so Kamini Gopal assured me once. In my opinion one of her better sung songs. Have a great day folks.

Song 9: “Bakkamma Bakkamma” from “Shatranj” (1969)

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Bharati / Bharti (03.09.2011)

Theme of the day: actress of the 60s/Bharti (a famous actress of the 60s/70s; No Wikipedia page exists; IMDB confuses her in two separate pages with very similar names)

Good morning friends. Today we are going to do a session on a not very famous actress of the late 60s / early 70s called Bharti. She did not star in many movies, but nevertheless has some really nice songs featured on her. This song is one of them and I think you will love the words of this one. Not an unknown for KK fans I am sure. Do bless us as usual.
Song 1:"Priye Praneshwari" from "Hum Tum Aur Woh" (1971)

I have heard this song after ages. A beautiful romantic number. Watch Rakesh Roshan in his debut movie too! As an aside her fingers move on the Sitar like she knows what she is doing. Really enjoyable.
Song 2: "Aise Na Dekho" from "Ghar Ghar ki Kahani" (1970)

I don't remember hearing this song before. But a very sweet song any way.
Song 3: "Do baaton ki mujhko tamanna" from "Hum Tum Aur Woh" (1971)

Arguably her most famous song. A lovely song that appears to be based on Raag Lalit (Please confirm / educate). Also one of Vinod Khanna's early roles. Most of her movies seem to have her pairing with Vinod Khanna. Praful Thakkar, do you have any juicy stories about the couple?
Song 4: "Purva Suhanee Aaye"Purab aur Paschim" (1970)

While this song does not have her singing, it is a cute song anyway and reminds me of my childhood days.
Kabhi Aage Kabhi Pichhe - Mehmood & Bharti - Sadhu Aur Shaitan
Song 5: "Kabhi Aage Kabhi Pichhe " from "Sadhu Aur Shaitan" (1968)

We shall sign off with this beautiful song which is also a motto of sorts for us. Have a great day folks!
Song 6: "Chhed Mere Humrahi Geet Koi Aisa" from "Mastana" (1970)

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Raag Bhairavi (02.09.2011)

Theme of the day: Raag Bhairavi (Hindi: भैरबी), a Hindustani Classical heptatonic (Sampurna) Raag of Bhairavi Thaat. Traditionally a morning raga. In modern times, at least in Khyal Gayaki, it is usually performed as the concluding (finale) piece in concerts.

Good morning friends. For today, we are doing a feature on the Raag Bhairavi. One of the most beautiful classical Raags, it has been used extensively in Bollywood. Today we attempt to show you how various composers have used Bhairavi. Time compels us to limit the number of songs. But we start off with a beautiful song by Khayyam which is what we pray for this page. Please bless us. 

Song: “Jeet Hi Lenge Baazi Hum Tum” from “Shola Aur Shabnam” (1961)

As we go down the Bhairavi journey, this is a great romantic number composed by Shankar Jaikishen. 

Song: “Kisi Ne Apna” from “Patita” (1953)

This is a beautiful classic Bhairavi. Possibly known to most of you. A C Ramchandra composition. 

Song: “Kaise Aaoon Jamuna Ke” from “Devta” (1956)

This is a song which has grown on me. Watch this song, I am sure your enjoyment will be enhanced. A S.D.Burman composition. 

Song: “Hato Kaheko Jhooti Banao Batiyan” from Manzil (1960)

A beautiful song with words even more relevant today than they were when the song was first released. This is a Lakshmikant Pyarelal compostion. 

Song: “Mahengai mar gai” from “Roti kapda aur Makaan” (1974)

One of my favorite Bhairavis composed to minimal music by the great Jaidev. 

Song: “Aap ki yaad aati rahi” from “Gaman” (1980)

Signings off with this beautiful Hema Malini dance composed by Rahul Dev Burman. I hope you enjoyed this session dear friends. Have a great day folks. 

Song: “Meethe Bol Bole” from “Kinara” (1977)

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Chandrashekhar (01.09.2011)

Theme of the day: The legendary actor Chandrashekhar (born 1922), a prolific Indian film actor working in the Bollywood film industry.

Good morning friends :) Today we are paying tribute to a legendary actor called Chandrashekhar. While he may not have starred in many films as a hero, his career spans 50 years with his last credited film being (hold your breath) "The Three Idiots"!

Some beautiful songs have been filmed on him, which we present for your blessings.
Song: "Tasveer Banata Hoon" from the movie "Bara Dari" (1955)

Incidentally, finding a tasveer for him was hard, so this song is an apt way to begin this session!

A beautiful romantic number. Wonder why it did not become popular.
Song: "Mahalon Me Rahane Wali Dil Hai" from "Tel Malish Boot Polish" (1961)

I had never associated Chandrashekar with running round trees, but here is is doing the same !!
Song: "Aa Meri Baahon Mein Jhool Jaa" from "Dagabaaz" (1970)

A very sweet song indeed...
Song: "Beet Gayi Hai Aadhi Raat" from "Nache Nagin Baje Been" (1960)

Another of his more famous songs.
Song: "Laagi Chhoote Na" from "Kali Topi Lal Rumal" (1959)

This song seems familiar, but I am sure is rare. Very pleasing to the ear certainly.
Song: "Chale Hai Kaha Sarkaar" from "Nache Nagin Baje Been" (1960)

Signing off of the day with this very sweet song. Have a great day folks. And GANAPATI BAPPA MORYAAA !!!
Song: "Ek Chameli Ki Mandve Tale" from "Cha Cha Cha" (1964)

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