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began, “Chand akela, jaaye sakhi ri’. In this 11 Mere Paas Aao – Mr Natwarlal (1979)
film, Yesudas also sang ‘Koi Gaata Main So
Jaata’, written by Harivanshrai Bachchan.
9 Khaike Paan Banaras Wala – Don
(1978)
Music directors Kalyanji-Anandji had
some huge hits with Amitabh, and this was
one of the biggest. Featuring Amitabh and
Zeenat Aman dancing in a crowd, it had
Anjaan’s lines “Khaike paan Banaras wala,
khul jaaye band akal ka taala, phir toh aisa
kare dhamaal, seedhi kar de sab ki chaal, o
chhora Ganga kinare waala”. The song was
a rage in the north, specially in the smaller
towns and villages.
10 O Saathi Re – Muqaddar Ka
Sikandar (1978)
Prakash Mehra’s film was known for many
good songs, including the title track and ‘O
Saathi Re’, sung by Kishore. In the latter,
Amitabh sang at an auditorium, reminding
Raakhee of the past. Vinod Khanna also
appeared. Music was by Kalyanji-Anandji,
with Anjaan beginning, “O saathi re, tere
bina bhi kya jeena”.
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This was Amitabh’s first song as a playback
singer, though he had spoken parts within
some songs earlier. It was also one of
his most popular children’s songs, and
came three years after ‘Luk Chhip’ in Do
Anjaane. In ‘Mere Paas Aao’, he was joined
by a group of children, as he narrated a
story. Music was by Rajesh Roshan and
lyrics were by Bakshi.
12 O Sheronwaali – Suhaag (1979)
In this film, Laxmikant-Pyarelal decided
to take Mohammed Rafi for Amitabh.
This song was well-received and played at
religious functions. Asha Bhosle sang for
Rekha. Bakshi wrote, “He naam re, sabse
bada tera naam, o sheronwaali, oonche
deronwaali, bigade bana de mere kaam..
naam re”. The temple setting added to the
song’s charm.
13 Chal Mere Bhai – Naseeb (1981)
No Amitabh list would be complete without
a drunken scene, and he was in his element
in this song. While Mohammed Rafi sang
Rishi Kapoor’s parts, beginning with
“Chal mere bhai, tere haath jodta hoon,