Date: 09th December 2007
The table honours were shared by Sharad Desai, Subash Bhatt, Maheshwari and Mahendra Oza. Around 25-30 people had gathered for this event. As there was still time for the programme to start, myself, Dilip Deshmukh, Sreedhar and Maheshwari had tea while enjoying our conversation on Hindi Film Music.
By around 10:15 am everyone was seated in the hall and the programme began. The songs selected were from the Television tribute which was paid to Mohammed Rafi when he passed away in 1980.
1. Madhuban Mein Radhika Naache Re – Singer: Mohammed Rafi Lyricist:
Shakeel Badayuni Music: Naushad Film: Kohinoor (Version Recording)
2. Man Tarpath Hari Darshan Ko Aaj – Singer: Mohammed Rafi Lyricist:
Shakeel Badayuni Music: Naushad Film: Baiju Bawra (Version Recording)
3. Meri Kahani Bhoolnewaale – Singer: Mohammed Rafi Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
Music:Naushad Film: Deedar (Version Recording)
4. Suhaani Raat Dhal Chuki – Singer: Mohammed Rafi Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni Music:
Naushad Film: Dulari (Version Recording)
Sharad Desai mentioned that during his early days when Naushad was a struggler he used to sleep beside the footpath near Kailash Lassiwallah. Leela Chitnis used to stay in the apartments adjoining the footpath where Naushad used to sleep. Many a times she would just kick Naushad while entering her apartments. It was years later when Baiju Bawra was having a silver jubilee run at Broadway theatres that Naushad recalled that it had taken him so many years to cross over from the footpath facing Broadway to the theatre.
Sharad Desai shared an anecdote about the film ‘Rattan’. He mentioned that Gemini Diwan was the producer of the film. Balraj Madhok had recommended Naushad’s name for the composer’s part. Gemini Diwan was very reluctant to take Naushad as a composer. However the film reaped huge success. For 15 weeks there was no Current Booking for this film. Only Advance Booking was available. The Negative costs, meaning when the dubbing, sound recording, etc all was over amounted to 1.5 Lakhs. And the gramophone records sales alone for Rattan had crossed 7.5 Lakhs!
5. Milke Bichad Gayi Akhiyaan – Singer: Amirbai Karnataki Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Rattan Year: 1944
Here Sharad Desai mentioned that during Naushad’s marriage procession the Band was playing Naushad’s composed tunes even though none of the family members of Naushad were aware of the same!
6. Awaaz De Kahaan Hain – Singer/s: Noor Jehan-Surendra Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Anmol Ghadi Year: 1946
Besides working with Noor Jehan, Naushad had an opportunity to work with Kundan. Lal. Saigal in a film ‘Shah Jehan’ when he came to Mumbai. Also he was the only composer who made Saigal sing without in taking liquor. Parwana, Tansen and Shahjehan some other films starring Saigal were all produced in Mumbai.
7. Gham Diye Mustakil – Singer: Kundan. Lal. Saigal Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Shah Jehan Year: 1946
Kardar Productions was a big name during those years. And Naushad was an essential part of the Kardar camp. Naushad had given music in Dulari, Dillagi and Dastaan, which were huge hits.
8. Afsaana Likh Rahi Hoon – Singer: Uma Devi Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Dard Year: 1947
9. Manzil Ke Dhun Mein – Singer: Mukesh Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Anokhi Ada Year: 1948
10. Mera Dil Thodnewaale – Singer/s: Mukesh-Shamshad Begum Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Mela Year: 1948
N.J. Wadia was known for producing stunt films during that time but Mela was an exception and the only social film that he ever made. Naushad wrote the script for ‘Mela’. A new concept of Push back seats had been introduced for the first time in Mumbai at Liberty. This was copied from the Light House theatre in Kolkatta.
11. Hum Aaj Kahin Dil Kho Baithe – Singer: Mukesh Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri Music: Naushad Film: Andaaz Year: 1949
Mukesh started giving playback to Dilip Kumar after the success of Andaaz. Sharad Desai mentioned how even though Chandni Raat was a miserable flop its songs were quite hummable.
12. Kaise Baje Dil Ka Sitar – Singer/s: Shamshad Begum-Mohammed Rafi Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Chandni Raat Year: 1949
Shyamkumar gave playback for Shyam the actor in the movie Dillagi.
13. Tu Mera Chaand Main Teri Chandni – Singer/s: Shyam-Suraiyya Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Dillagi Year: 1949
Sharad Desai next shared some details of the movie ‘Babul’. Sunny was the director of the movie. He had been an assistant to Kardar. Sunny later on directed Udan Khatola and Kohinoor which also starred Dilip Kumar.Uma Devi debuted on the screen for the first time in this movie. Munawar Sultana, the lead actress got two playback voices for herself viz, Shamshad Begum and Lata Mangeshkar.
14. Milthe Hi Ankhein Dil Hua – Singer/s: Shamshad Begum-Talat Mahmood Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Babul Year: 1950
Naushad used western tunes for the first time in Dastaan. Shakila was a child artiste in this very movie.
15. Tara Ri Ra Ri Ra Ri – Singer/s: Mohammed Rafi-Suraiyya Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Dastaan Year: 1950
16. Nazar Phero Na Humse – Singer/s: G.M. Durrani-Shamshad Begum Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Deedar Year: 1951
Sharad Desai mentioned that Jaadu was a direct lift from the movie ‘The Loves Of Carmen’ (1948), which starred Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. Suresh and Leela Chitnis starred in the Hindi flick. Rita Hayworth later married Aly Khan and they had a daughter who became known as Princess Yasmin Agha Khan. The film Jaadu was taken off theatres.
17. Jab Nain Mile Naino Se – Singer/s: Shamshad Begum and Chorus Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Jaadu Year: 1951
Old Excelsior Cinema holds the distinction of premiering ‘Limelight’ Chaplin’s only talkie movie and it was attended by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Regarding the movie ‘Aan’, Sharad Desai mentioned that the whole movie was shot on a 16mm reel and was blownup to a 35mm screen.
18. Dil Mein Chupaake Pyar Ka – Singer: Mohammed Rafi Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Aan Year: 1952
Anmol Ghadi’s 12 reels comprised of 12 songs. Similar was the case of Rattan.
19. Udan Khatole Pe Ud Jaaon – Singer: Zohrabai -Shamshad Begum Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Anmol Ghadi Year: 1946
Naseem Bano’s first film was Anokhi Ada.
20. Kyun Unhein Dil Diya – Singer/s: Shamshad Begum-Surendra Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Anokhi Ada Year: 1948
21. Chaman Mein Rehke Veerana – Singer: Shamshad Begum Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Deedar Year: 1951
22. Man Ki Been Matwaali Baaje – Singer: Mohammed Rafi-Lata Mangeshkar Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Shabab Year: 1954
23. Insaaf Ka Mandir Hain – Singer: Mohammed Rafi & Chorus Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Amar Year: 1954
24. Tujhe Kho Diya – Singer: Lata Mangeshkar Lyricist:
Music: Naushad Film: Aan Year: 1952
The programme then drew to an end. There were some songs which couldn't be played due to time restrictions.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
A LISTENING SESSION ON A LESSER KNOWN MUSIC DIRECTOR – AJIT MERCHANT
It must have been a year or more than that since I had been pursuing my desire to meet a living legend, Ajit Merchant. I came to know from the book by Prof. Yogesh Yadav on 150 Music Directors that he is living in Mumbai. From then on, I had been calling him on the number given by Prof. Yadav many a times. Unfortunately, due to his bad health the meeting never took place.
I realized my dream of meeting Ajit Merchant on a Sunday, the 11th. Thanks to Dr. Madhav Rao, who had informed me about the event, where Ajit Merchant was coming as a Chief Guest. The occasion was forming
of a new club for music lovers(My sincere apologies to Mumbaikars of the groups, that even though I was aware of the programme well in advance, in my anxiety to meet Ajit Merchant I forgot to post this in
the Groups).
One of the organisers was Subash Bhatt, who happens to be a record collector too. The venue was Gujarati Seva Mandal, located in Matunga. The Mandal is located inside a gully after passing through
Kabutarkhana. I was a bit late in reaching the place. However, fortunately for me, the programme had not started.
It so happened that the organizers had not expected these many people. There were some 70-75 individuals. I fortunately found seats very close to where all the VIP's were sitting. Ajit Merchant was there with his better half. So were Kishore Parekh, Prakash Purandare, Tarachand Savla, Jeetendra Gala and Gandhi Bhai. I could hardly find people of my age group. This has been a common feature of all events, which I am getting used to now. Anyhow, it was around 10:25 A.M. when the programme finally started. The chief guest, Ajit Merchant started the event, announcing the launch of the musical club `Geet Gunjan' in Gujarathi. I had a little bit trouble in understanding what he was saying. However, I could make out the name of Ardeshir Irani when he talked about `Alam Ara' and Music director Kersi Mistry. Then he talked about New Theatres famous personalities like K.C. Dey and R.C. Boral. He mentioned Zohrabai Ambalewali too and later Pankaj Mullick and Anil Biswas. After Ajit Merchant's foray into the past, there was an introduction of Ajit Merchant by Prakash Purandare. Ajit Merchant has given music in overall 45 films, in both Hindi and Gujarathi. He has been giving music for various stage plays in English, Marathi and Gujarathi too. Mr. Ajit Saraai, a writer by profession presented two books to Ajit Merchant. Later Mr. Ajit Saraai informed me that one of the books was on the plays of Shakespeare and the other on review of two films.
Then it was time to listen to some songs, composed by Ajit Merchant. Subash Bhatt had compiled 20 songs especially for this event.
I am listing the songs below serially. I am adding comments wherever there was a comment on the song.
1). Taraa Aankh No Afeeni Taraa Roop No Bandhaani
Film Name: Deewar Daandi (Gujarathi)
Singer/s: Dilip Dholakia Lyricist: Bal Mukund Dave
2). Vagdavacche Talaavadi Ne
Film Name: Deewar Daandi (Gujarathi)
Singer/s: Dilip Dholakia - Rohini Roy Lyricist: Bal Mukund Dave
3). Panchi Gaane Lage (Indra Leela) [Part One] Year: 1956
Singer/s: Mohammed Rafi Lyricist: Saraswati Kumar Deepak
4). Panchi Gaane Lage (Indra Leela) [Part Two] Year: 1956
Singer/s: Mohammed Rafi Lyricist: Saraswati Kumar Deepak
5). Parbhat Hat Jaa, Dharthi Fat Jaa (Indra Leela) Year: 1956
Singer/s: Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Saraswati Kumar Deepak
6). Sun Lo Jiya Ki Baat (Indra Leela) Year: 1956
Singer/s: Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Saraswati Kumar Deepak
7). Purab Disa Ki Chanchal Badariya (Chandi Pooja) Year: 1957
Singer/s: Sudha Malhotra & Chorus Lyricist: Kavi Pradeep
8). Aji O Ji Kaho (Chandi Pooja) Year: 1957
Singer/s: Shamshad Begum – Mohammed Rafi Lyricist: Kavi Pradeep
Then Prakash Purandare shared some unknown information about the song `Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon'.
Kavi Pradeep wrote this song at Ajit Merchant's house during one of the visits.
Prakash then asked two questions to Ajit Merchant. One was about the selection of Shamshad Begum for the duet and the other was about choosing a lyricist like Kavi Pradeep to sing a song for his film Chandi Pooja.
Ajit Merchant answered the first question by saying that Shamshad Begum's voice suited the song hence she was taken. He went out further to state that Music directors did not have any say in the selection of singers. Further, he said that there was one more song of Shamshad Begum in this film, which was unfortunately, was not in Subash Bhatt's collection. This particular song `Ek Dharthi Ka Rajkumar' was a Radio Ceylon favourite. In fact, Gopal Sharma, an announcer with the station had said that if there was another children's song that was as popular as K.L. Saigal's `Ek Raaje Ke Beta Lekar' it was the Shamshad's song.
Ajit Merchant answered the second question by saying that Kavi Pradeep was not averse to singing. He had been singing since his early days with New Theatres. He also informed that Kavi Pradeep and Ajit Merchant had an argument over the song `Koi Laakh Karein Chaturaayi'. Khayaal Gaayki inspired this song.
9). Suno Sunaao Tum Ek Kahaani (Chandi Pooja) Year: 1957
Singer/s: Kavi Pradeep Lyricist: Kavi Pradeep
10). Koi Laakh Karein Chaturaayi (Chandi Pooja) Year: 1957
Singer/s: Kavi Pradeep Lyricist: Kavi Pradeep
Ajit Merchant informed us that out of the two instruments used in the song, Shehnaai and Majeera, Ramlal had played the Shehnaai.
Then there was an announcement for an intermission. Most of the audiences were reluctant to go for a break. They were willing to sit out for the next one-hour or so. However, the organisers requested everyone to co-operate and since tea and light snacks was ordered for, it would be better if everybody had the same. I decided that I could make the best of this opportunity to meet Ajit Merchant and have a chat with him. Therefore, as soon as the crowd left for tea, I made my way gradually towards Ajit Merchant. Before meeting him, I decided to introduce myself to Subash Bhatt. He was pleased to know that I had come from Dombivli, which was according to him a sufficiently long distance. After that, I stood in the queue, which consisted of people wanting to talk with Ajit Merchant. Agreed that, others might wonder what was so special about meeting a lesser-known Music Director like him, but to me it was a pleasurable experience. He invited me to his house, now that he was feeling better. After meeting him, I went to have snacks and tea. There I met Jayanti Chheda. He has a shop in King's Circle by the name of `Musicraft'.
Before I had finished my tea and returned, the post-interval part had already begun. The organisers introduced Nanjibhai Bahadur. He is an 86-year-old veteran Assistant Music Director. He had assisted Roshan, Anil Biswas & O.P. Nayyar to name a few. Along with that, he had sung as chorus for some legendary artists like Kundan. Lal. Saigal and Suraiyya. Nanjibhai Bahadur set the tunes to the popular `Bade Armaanon Se Rakha Hain Balam'. Bahadur had a good collection of English songs in the form of EP's and LP's.
11). Roop Tumhara Aankhon Se Piluun (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Manna Dey Lyricist: Indeevar
12). Raat Ne Ghesu Bikhraaye (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Manna Dey-Suman Kalyanpur Lyricist: Indeevar
13). Main Hoon Sapere Tere Jaadu Ke Desh Mein (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Suman Kalyanpur Lyricist: Indeevar
A lok geet had inspired the last song, as told by Ajit Merchant.
Tarachand Savla then introduced us to Kishore Desai. He was the Maanas Putra of C. Ramchandra. It was in fact Kishore Desai, who was with C. Ramchandra in the hospital during his last few days.
14). Bairi Ched Na Aise Raag (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Suman Kalyanpur Lyricist: Indeevar
Prakash Purandare went on to say that, some Music Director/s had offered 10,000 Rs. Ajit Merchant in exchange for giving him/them the tunes composed by him. Even Raj Kapoor had asked for tunes from Ajit Merchant, but Ajit Merchant never parted with his tunes.
15). Bholo Bholo Bholo Piya (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Suman Kalyanpur & Chorus Lyricist: Indeevar
This song was based on Gorakh Kalyan Raag.
16). O Ri Piya, Mora Tadpe Jiya (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Suman Kalyanpur Lyricist: Indeevar
17). Kuch Tum Ne Kahaan, Kuch Humne Sunaa (Challenge) Year: 1964
Singer/s: Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Prem Dhawan
18). Main Bhi Hoon Majboor Sajan (Challenge) Year: 1964
Singer/s: Mukesh-Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Prem Dhawan
In his early days in Mumbai, Mukesh was staying in a flat donated by Ajit Merchant. Shanta Apte had sung her swan song for the film `Chandi Pooja'
19). Badle Re (3) Rang Badle Zamana Kahin (Challenge) Year: 1964
Singer/s: Lata Mangeshkar & Chorus Lyricist: Prem Dhawan
20). Main Ho Gayi Re Tere Liye Badnaam (Challenge) Year: 1964
Singer/s: Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Prem Dhawan
Nanjibhai Bahadur then informed all that during his early years with HMV he had sung a solo `Tune Agar Pee Tho' and a duet with Snehlata. This was for a film `Bhaisahab' under Ninu Majumdar's compostion.
Thus concluded the programme.
I realized my dream of meeting Ajit Merchant on a Sunday, the 11th. Thanks to Dr. Madhav Rao, who had informed me about the event, where Ajit Merchant was coming as a Chief Guest. The occasion was forming
of a new club for music lovers(My sincere apologies to Mumbaikars of the groups, that even though I was aware of the programme well in advance, in my anxiety to meet Ajit Merchant I forgot to post this in
the Groups).
One of the organisers was Subash Bhatt, who happens to be a record collector too. The venue was Gujarati Seva Mandal, located in Matunga. The Mandal is located inside a gully after passing through
Kabutarkhana. I was a bit late in reaching the place. However, fortunately for me, the programme had not started.
It so happened that the organizers had not expected these many people. There were some 70-75 individuals. I fortunately found seats very close to where all the VIP's were sitting. Ajit Merchant was there with his better half. So were Kishore Parekh, Prakash Purandare, Tarachand Savla, Jeetendra Gala and Gandhi Bhai. I could hardly find people of my age group. This has been a common feature of all events, which I am getting used to now. Anyhow, it was around 10:25 A.M. when the programme finally started. The chief guest, Ajit Merchant started the event, announcing the launch of the musical club `Geet Gunjan' in Gujarathi. I had a little bit trouble in understanding what he was saying. However, I could make out the name of Ardeshir Irani when he talked about `Alam Ara' and Music director Kersi Mistry. Then he talked about New Theatres famous personalities like K.C. Dey and R.C. Boral. He mentioned Zohrabai Ambalewali too and later Pankaj Mullick and Anil Biswas. After Ajit Merchant's foray into the past, there was an introduction of Ajit Merchant by Prakash Purandare. Ajit Merchant has given music in overall 45 films, in both Hindi and Gujarathi. He has been giving music for various stage plays in English, Marathi and Gujarathi too. Mr. Ajit Saraai, a writer by profession presented two books to Ajit Merchant. Later Mr. Ajit Saraai informed me that one of the books was on the plays of Shakespeare and the other on review of two films.
Then it was time to listen to some songs, composed by Ajit Merchant. Subash Bhatt had compiled 20 songs especially for this event.
I am listing the songs below serially. I am adding comments wherever there was a comment on the song.
1). Taraa Aankh No Afeeni Taraa Roop No Bandhaani
Film Name: Deewar Daandi (Gujarathi)
Singer/s: Dilip Dholakia Lyricist: Bal Mukund Dave
2). Vagdavacche Talaavadi Ne
Film Name: Deewar Daandi (Gujarathi)
Singer/s: Dilip Dholakia - Rohini Roy Lyricist: Bal Mukund Dave
3). Panchi Gaane Lage (Indra Leela) [Part One] Year: 1956
Singer/s: Mohammed Rafi Lyricist: Saraswati Kumar Deepak
4). Panchi Gaane Lage (Indra Leela) [Part Two] Year: 1956
Singer/s: Mohammed Rafi Lyricist: Saraswati Kumar Deepak
5). Parbhat Hat Jaa, Dharthi Fat Jaa (Indra Leela) Year: 1956
Singer/s: Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Saraswati Kumar Deepak
6). Sun Lo Jiya Ki Baat (Indra Leela) Year: 1956
Singer/s: Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Saraswati Kumar Deepak
7). Purab Disa Ki Chanchal Badariya (Chandi Pooja) Year: 1957
Singer/s: Sudha Malhotra & Chorus Lyricist: Kavi Pradeep
8). Aji O Ji Kaho (Chandi Pooja) Year: 1957
Singer/s: Shamshad Begum – Mohammed Rafi Lyricist: Kavi Pradeep
Then Prakash Purandare shared some unknown information about the song `Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon'.
Kavi Pradeep wrote this song at Ajit Merchant's house during one of the visits.
Prakash then asked two questions to Ajit Merchant. One was about the selection of Shamshad Begum for the duet and the other was about choosing a lyricist like Kavi Pradeep to sing a song for his film Chandi Pooja.
Ajit Merchant answered the first question by saying that Shamshad Begum's voice suited the song hence she was taken. He went out further to state that Music directors did not have any say in the selection of singers. Further, he said that there was one more song of Shamshad Begum in this film, which was unfortunately, was not in Subash Bhatt's collection. This particular song `Ek Dharthi Ka Rajkumar' was a Radio Ceylon favourite. In fact, Gopal Sharma, an announcer with the station had said that if there was another children's song that was as popular as K.L. Saigal's `Ek Raaje Ke Beta Lekar' it was the Shamshad's song.
Ajit Merchant answered the second question by saying that Kavi Pradeep was not averse to singing. He had been singing since his early days with New Theatres. He also informed that Kavi Pradeep and Ajit Merchant had an argument over the song `Koi Laakh Karein Chaturaayi'. Khayaal Gaayki inspired this song.
9). Suno Sunaao Tum Ek Kahaani (Chandi Pooja) Year: 1957
Singer/s: Kavi Pradeep Lyricist: Kavi Pradeep
10). Koi Laakh Karein Chaturaayi (Chandi Pooja) Year: 1957
Singer/s: Kavi Pradeep Lyricist: Kavi Pradeep
Ajit Merchant informed us that out of the two instruments used in the song, Shehnaai and Majeera, Ramlal had played the Shehnaai.
Then there was an announcement for an intermission. Most of the audiences were reluctant to go for a break. They were willing to sit out for the next one-hour or so. However, the organisers requested everyone to co-operate and since tea and light snacks was ordered for, it would be better if everybody had the same. I decided that I could make the best of this opportunity to meet Ajit Merchant and have a chat with him. Therefore, as soon as the crowd left for tea, I made my way gradually towards Ajit Merchant. Before meeting him, I decided to introduce myself to Subash Bhatt. He was pleased to know that I had come from Dombivli, which was according to him a sufficiently long distance. After that, I stood in the queue, which consisted of people wanting to talk with Ajit Merchant. Agreed that, others might wonder what was so special about meeting a lesser-known Music Director like him, but to me it was a pleasurable experience. He invited me to his house, now that he was feeling better. After meeting him, I went to have snacks and tea. There I met Jayanti Chheda. He has a shop in King's Circle by the name of `Musicraft'.
Before I had finished my tea and returned, the post-interval part had already begun. The organisers introduced Nanjibhai Bahadur. He is an 86-year-old veteran Assistant Music Director. He had assisted Roshan, Anil Biswas & O.P. Nayyar to name a few. Along with that, he had sung as chorus for some legendary artists like Kundan. Lal. Saigal and Suraiyya. Nanjibhai Bahadur set the tunes to the popular `Bade Armaanon Se Rakha Hain Balam'. Bahadur had a good collection of English songs in the form of EP's and LP's.
11). Roop Tumhara Aankhon Se Piluun (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Manna Dey Lyricist: Indeevar
12). Raat Ne Ghesu Bikhraaye (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Manna Dey-Suman Kalyanpur Lyricist: Indeevar
13). Main Hoon Sapere Tere Jaadu Ke Desh Mein (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Suman Kalyanpur Lyricist: Indeevar
A lok geet had inspired the last song, as told by Ajit Merchant.
Tarachand Savla then introduced us to Kishore Desai. He was the Maanas Putra of C. Ramchandra. It was in fact Kishore Desai, who was with C. Ramchandra in the hospital during his last few days.
14). Bairi Ched Na Aise Raag (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Suman Kalyanpur Lyricist: Indeevar
Prakash Purandare went on to say that, some Music Director/s had offered 10,000 Rs. Ajit Merchant in exchange for giving him/them the tunes composed by him. Even Raj Kapoor had asked for tunes from Ajit Merchant, but Ajit Merchant never parted with his tunes.
15). Bholo Bholo Bholo Piya (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Suman Kalyanpur & Chorus Lyricist: Indeevar
This song was based on Gorakh Kalyan Raag.
16). O Ri Piya, Mora Tadpe Jiya (Sapera) Year: 1961
Singer/s: Suman Kalyanpur Lyricist: Indeevar
17). Kuch Tum Ne Kahaan, Kuch Humne Sunaa (Challenge) Year: 1964
Singer/s: Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Prem Dhawan
18). Main Bhi Hoon Majboor Sajan (Challenge) Year: 1964
Singer/s: Mukesh-Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Prem Dhawan
In his early days in Mumbai, Mukesh was staying in a flat donated by Ajit Merchant. Shanta Apte had sung her swan song for the film `Chandi Pooja'
19). Badle Re (3) Rang Badle Zamana Kahin (Challenge) Year: 1964
Singer/s: Lata Mangeshkar & Chorus Lyricist: Prem Dhawan
20). Main Ho Gayi Re Tere Liye Badnaam (Challenge) Year: 1964
Singer/s: Asha Bhosle Lyricist: Prem Dhawan
Nanjibhai Bahadur then informed all that during his early years with HMV he had sung a solo `Tune Agar Pee Tho' and a duet with Snehlata. This was for a film `Bhaisahab' under Ninu Majumdar's compostion.
Thus concluded the programme.
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