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Magic in Tunes – Chakke Mein Chakka

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1968 Indian Hindi-language film Brahmachari (=  Celibate). It was later remade in Indian Tamil-language as Enga Mama (1970) and in Indian Telugu-Language as Devudu Mamayya (1981). The film’s main theme was also an inspiration for the 1987 Indian Hingi-language film Mr. India.…

Magic in Tunes – Waada Karle Saajna

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1974 Indian Hindi-language masala film Haath Ki Safai (= ’Skill of Hand’; a euphemism for pickpocketing). This was the first song I saw that pictured on an anti-hero with a romantic song, It was a remake of 1959 film Do Ustad. The film…

Magic in Tunes – Aaja Aai Bahaar

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1964 Indian Hindi – language film Rajkumar (= Prince). Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan the lyrics penned by Shailedra. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar. Lyrics transliterated: Aaja Aai Bahaar Dil Hai Beqaraar; O Mere Rajkumaar Tere Bina Raha Na Jaye Aaja Aai Bahaar…

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