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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