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        Song: Ayega Aane Wala Ayega

        Film:   Mahal (1949)
        Music:  Khemchand Prakash
        Lyrics: Nakshab Jarachvi
        Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
        *ing:   Ashok Kumar, Vijayalakshmi, Madhubala

One more song, which has seen so  many  Diwalis  paasing  by  and
would  surely  see  many  more, even after the current generation
would have gone! The song starts with following mini-song(!).

        Khamosh Hain Zamaana, Chupchaap Hain Sitaare
        Aise Me Koi Ahat, Is Tareh Aa Rahi Hai
        Ke Jaise Ki Chal Raha Ho, Man Me Koi Hamaare
        Ya Dil Dhadak, Raha Hai Is Aas Ke Sahaare
        Ayega Ayega, Ayega Aane Wala, Ayega Ayega Ayega

All along violin is used with extraordinary effect. Then  follows
yet  another beautiful piece from violin band. ... And starts the
song.

Lata sung two more songs. 'Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya Bewafaa Laut Bhi
Aa' and "Mushkil Hai Bahot Mushkil, Chaahat Ka Bhula Dena' . Both
are excellent songs in their own way.  I  find  former  one  more
creative.

But there ends Lata's and hence Madhubala's  empire,  as  far  as
Mahal is concerned. Now starts delicate world of Rajkumari songs,
filmed on Kamini. Raj  Kumari  captures  all  moods  and  moments
Kamini  passes  through  in  the  film (Ashok Kumar's wife in the
film) in a convincing manner. My favourite song of hers is

        Ghabra Ke Jo Hum Sar Ko, Takraaen To Achchha Ho

The maturity required for this song could not have come from  any
other  singer  -  not  even  Lata. Although a sad song, it's like
honey to ears. There are two more that I can't recall now.

Finally a mujaraa song from Johara  Ambala  and  Amirbai(?):  'Ye
Raat Fir Na Ayegi, Jawaani Bit Jaayegi'. A very nice song. I like
the tune and rhythm.

Note: I am away till Monday.  This  post  comes  to  you  through
automated posting.



 
Author: Snehal B. Oza