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        Song:   Manmohanaa Bade Jhuthe
        Film:   Seema (1955)
        Music:  Shankar Jaikishan
        Lyrics: Shailendra
        Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
        *ing:   Nutan, Balraj Sahani, Shobha Khote

This Jaijayvanti based song, has superb taans by Lata towards the
end. One of the best creation by composers. Lata is so effortless
and supreme, even sweet sarangi is no comparison!

This  film,  is  also  known  for   Shankar   Jaikishan's   first
association  with  Ustd.   Ali  Akbar  Khan. He made 'Suno Chhoti
Gudiya Ki Lambi Kahani', composed by  Jaikishan,  in  two  parts,
famous. Lata also sung a nice song picturised on Ms Khote
        Baat Baat Me Rutho Na, Apane Aap Ko Luto Na
                Is Rang Badalati Duinya Me Takdir Se Apni  Rutho?
Na

A soft, melodious song.

Rafi also came with, 'Kahan Ja Raha Hai Tu Ai Jaane  Wale'  --  a
nice song. In fact he also sung my favourite

        Hame Bhi De Do Sahaara, Ke Be-sahaare Hain
        Palak Ki God Se Tute Hue Sitaare Hain

sung with chorus. I like harmonium in this song. It was a time  a
song based on that instrument were hard to come; still they did a
good experiment.

Well, someone must be wondering -- I am writing about  Seema  and
how  do  you forget the most famous song of the film ? Yes, Manna
De sung this evergreen song 'Tu Pyaar Ka Saagar Hai, Teri Ik Bund
Ke  Pyaase  Hum'.  It  has  extremely  pleasant touch provided by
Manna's voice and accompanying light orchestra.



 
Author: Snehal B. Oza