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Another gem from Mangeshkar, this song
is based on raag Patdeep and picturised on
Raakhee. Composed by SD Burman, it was
written by Neeraj, who had some great songs
in the early 1970s.

14 Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein
Ajnabee (1974)

and Nutan, the song was a huge hit in its
time, and was played on Doordarshan for
years to come.

12 Rimjhim Ke Geet Saawan Gaaye
Anjaana (1969)

Picturised on the then superstar Rajesh
Khanna and Zeenat Aman, it was composed
by RD Burman in his typical style.
Mangeshkar and Kishore sang Bakshi’s
words which use metaphors effectively.

Another hugely popular song by 15 Saawan Ke Jhoole Pade
Laxmikant-Pyarelal, this was penned by Jurmana (1979)
Bakshi. Mangeshkar is joined by Rafi on this
romantic number picturised on Rajendra
Kumar and Babita. Rafi’s rendition of
the lines “Bheegi bheegi raaton mein” is
immaculate.

13 Megha Chhaye Aadhi Raat
Sharmilee (1971)

With its soothing melody and brilliant
rendition by Mangeshkar, this song became
a favourite. Composed by R.D. Burman, it
was written by Bakshi. The song was filmed
on Amitabh Bachchan and Raakhee, who
had some fantastic songs together in the
1970s.

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