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        Song: Mitti Se Khelate Ho Bar-Bar Kis Liye
                Tute Hue Khilauno Se Pyaar Kis Liye

        Film:   Patita (1953)
        Music:  Shankar Jaikishan
        Lyrics: Shailendra
        Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
        *ing:   Dev Anand, Usha Kiran, Agaa

This song has been my favourite Patita  song,  from  the  time  I
heard  it  for  the  first  time - in childhood. The variation of
pitch, usage of piano and Shailendra's word -- all seem  to  take
control  of  yours. Lata sings high; typical of Shankar Jaikishan
compositions. I remember one of my friend -- who incidentally  is
source  of  almost  half of my collection and a Shankar Jaikishan
fan himself, in his youth; telling  me  that  it  was  Lata,  who
lasted such a long without damaging her voice, even after singing
so many songs at higher notes. He ,  interestingly,  has  been  a
Anil Biswas fan of late!

Well, the other song that I love  is  another  Shailendra  magic,
sung  this  time  by Talat Mehmood. Yes, you guessed it right! It
is,

        Hain Sab Se Madhur Woh Geet
                Jinhe Hum Dard Ke Sur Me Gaate Hain
        Jab Had Se Guzar Jaati Hai Khushi
                Ansoo Bhi Chhalak Ke Aate Hain

Here too, this great pair of musicians have used piano with great
effect.  Just  listen  to piece of music used for interludes, and
you will know what am I talking about.  This  song  gives  me  an
opportunity  to  point  out that Talat, much like Mukesh - who is
moulded as singer of sad songs, is moulded as  gazal  singer.   I
strongly  oppose  that.  In  my  opinion moulding him (or Mukesh)
would do injustice to him. This song - which is just "geet" -  is
a proof. But my favourite example is a "gair-filmi" geet. I know,
on RMIM this type of music, in fact, any non-Hindi cinema  music,
won't break any nuts; nevertheless it's worth giving a shot:
        Soe Hue Hain Chaand Aur Taare
                Aaj Ki Raat, Andhiyaari (2)
        .............................
                Soi Hai Phulwaari~~~
        Ab To Itana Keh Do Pyaari
                Main Hun Tumhari (2)

A great lyrics and equally great  composition  and  rendition.  I
rate  this,  as  his  best song. I don't know the raag of it, but
must be set to tune in some "Raatri Ke Dusare  Prahar  Ke  Raag'.
Those  who  know  about  the  song: Please let me know who is the
lyricist, composer (perhaps Murali  Manohar  Swaroop)  and  which
raag it's based on. Thanks in advance. Other examples where Talat
brings out glory of 'Geet' are: 'Mera Pyaar Muze  Lauta  Do'  and
'Tasveer Teri Dil Mera Behla Na Sakegi'

Well, after that brief distraction, let's return to  Patita.  The
third  song  I  would  like to mention has ever-divine singing of
Hemant-Lata:

        Yaad Kiya Dil Ne Kahan Ho Tum
                Zumati Bahaar Hai, Kahan Ho Tum
        Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahan Ho Tum
                ...............................

The ''alaaps'' of Hemant are heavenly. The is the most  beautiful
song  from  the  film  and  beyond  any doubt is the most popular
number. I guess, Jai had something special for Hemant.  Accordion
is  played  very  effectively.  The  other  song  where  the same
instrument is put to it's maximum use by these music directors  -
who,   I  suppose,  have  produced  some  great  songs  with  the
instrument - is the one picturised on Agaa:

        'Andhe Jahan Ke Andhe Raaste Jaen To Jaen Kahan
                Duniya To Duniya Tu  Bhi  Paraya,  Hum  Yahan  Na
Wahan'

Other lead instrument used by them is mandolin, which is heard in
the  song  too.   They  had two very talented players too: Kishor
Desai and V. Balsara. I will talk about later  in  coming  posts.
Former  conducted  music  for private songs. His songs, by Mukesh
are excellent.

Finally there is one very good Lata solo that has taken back seat
amidst these beautiful songs of the film:

        'Kisi Ne Apana Bana Ke Muzako, Muskuraana Sikha Diya
                Andhere Ghar Me, Kisi Ne Hans  Kar  Charag  Jaise
Jalaa Diya'





 
Author: Snehal B. Oza