#187
        Song: Sub Dushman Is Ik Jaan Ke, Badale Rang Jahaan Ke

        Film:   Shikast (1953)
        Music:  Shankar Jaikishan
        Lyrics: Shailendra
        Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
        *ing:   Nalini Jayvant, Dilip Kumar

I saw this film in 1991. I was told by an old friend it's  having
one  of  the best title music by Shankar Jaikishan. Well, I can't
comment on this, I missed that part,  but  otherwise  the  entire
soundtrack  is  treasure. This Shankar composed song is one of my
favourite from the film. He also composed this  other  gem  of  a
song, again with Lata

        Kaare Badaraa Tu Na Ja, Na Ja; Bairi Tu Bides Na Jaa
        Gha-na-na-na Megh Malhaar Suna ....

Nalini Jaywant steals the entire show by her  great  performance.
She sings this on screen, under cloudy, open sky in country side.
Each song is placed, composed very thoughtfully.

And who can forget this absolute gem by Talat

        Sapano Ki Suhaani Duniya Ko, Aankhon Me  Basaana  Mushkil
Hai

A long sitar recital, as prelude is just superb.  I  wouldn't  be
surprised  if  some one calls it one of Shankar Jaikishan's best.
Entire   song   is   carried   by   Talat,   sitar,   tabla   and
saarangi/harmonium.

One more good Talat solo, written by Hasrat Jaipuri was:

        Tufaan Se Giri Hain Meri, Taqdeer Ki Raahen

Here, contrary to 'Sapanon Ki Suhaani' we have  medium  to  heavy
orchestration.   But enjoyable song. Talat sung one more song (by
Shailendra) with Lata. As usual it's delicate duet of theirs:

        Jab Jab Phul Khile, Tuze Yaad Kiya Hum Ne, Jab  Jab  Phul
Khile
        Dekh  Akelaa  Hame,   Gher   Liyaa   Hum   Ko   Gam   Ne,
.................

Here too, we have nice sitar pieces. Very pleasant song.

Well, we also have Hemant Kumar and Rafi  also  singing  in  this
truly  memorable  film.  Hemant sung a background number (that is
played during credits): Hum To Hain Khel Khilaune.  Rafi  sung  a
chorus  song with Lata, which is tandem. This one is: Nai Zindagi
Se Pyaar Kar Ke Dekh, Uske Rup Ka Singaar Kar Ke Dekh, Us  Pe  Jo
Bhi  Hai  Nisaar  Kar  Ke  Dekh  ...  Lata and chorus sings other
version.

Finally, one more Lata solo penned by Hasrat

        Raat Jaag Ke Nikaalun Tere Intezaar Me

This song has good 'utaar-chadhaav'.

Note: I am away till end of first week of May.



 
Author: Snehal B. Oza