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Sung intensely by Lata Mangeshkar, this
song was composed by Madan Mohan to
Rajendra Krishan’s words. “Hum pyaar
mein jalnewaalon ko chain kahaan, haay
aaram kahaan”, it goes against a marvellous
piano.
9 Tera Jaana - Anari, 1959 12 Phir Wohi Shaam - Jahan Ara, 1964
An all-time favourite by Mangeshkar. Rajendra Krishan’s opening lines are strong
this was composed by Shankar-Jaikishen, enough to give the song its impact. “Phir wohi
written by Shailendra and picturised shaam wohi gham wohi tanhai hai” sings Talat
on Nutan. The lines “koi dekha, banke Mahmood to Madan Mohan’s tune.
taqdeeron ka mit jaana” touch a chord.
13 Dost Dost Na Raha - Sangam, 1964
10 Mohabbat Ki Jhooti Kahani Pe Roye -
Mughal-e-Azam, 1960
The song highlights the agony of a broken
The popular combination of Mangeshkar, friendship in a love triangle. Mukesh sings
Naushad and lyricist Shakeel Badayuni for Raj Kapoor, as Rajendra Kumar and
works wonders. Picturised on Madhubala, Vyjayanthimala look on. The tune is set by
this is one of the many highlights of the Shankar-Jaikishen to Shailendra’s words.
film’s successful soundtrack.
14 Din Dhal Jaaye - Guide, 1965*
11 Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Haalat Pe - Clearly one of Rafi’s greatest songs ever, Dev
Hum Dono, 1961 Anand emotes this beautifully. S.D. Burman
Music director Jaidev and lyricist Ludhianvi produces a wonderful tune, and Shailendra
use the couplet format of ghazals on this writes “Tu toh na aaye teri yaad sataaye”.
number, where Mohammed Rafi sings,
“Kaun rota hai kisi aur ke khatir ae dost, 15 Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil Heer Ranjha, 1970
sabko apni hi kisi baat pe rona aaya”. Madan Mohan gave some great songs in
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