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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 filmContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Waada Karle Saajna”

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 BahaarContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Aaja Aai Bahaar”

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1967 Indian Hindi – language Hamraaz (transl. Confidant). This resembles close to 1994 Indian Hindi-language Imtihaan (= Trial). But it is never mentioned in wither movies. Music composed by Ravi to the Lyrics penned by Sahit Ludhinavi. Sung by Mahendra Kapoor. A muchContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Tum Agar Saath Dene Ka Vada Karo”

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1961 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film Hum Dono (= Both of Us). Music was composed by Jaidev the Lyrics penned by Sahir Ludhianvi. I already posted two songs from this film a while ago. This is the third song Sung by MohammadContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Main Zindagi Ka Saath”

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1956 Indian Hindi – language romantic comedy film Chori Chori (= Stealthily). It is an adaptation of the 1934 American film It Happened One Night. Later it was made into another Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (=Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Aa Jaa Sanam Madhur Chaadni Mein”

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1951 Indian Hindi – language crime drama film Awaara(= The Vagabond). Raj Kapoor’s, the Lead actor, poor “little tramp” character references Charlie Chaplin which he further developed in other films. Music was composed by Shankar – Jaikishan to the Lyrics penned byContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi”

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1971 Indian Hindi-language drama film Kal Aaj Aur Kal (= Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow). Apt to the title, the film stars lead actors, Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and his wife lead actress, Babita. The film marked the final film ofContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Bhanwre Ki Gunjan Hai Mera Dil”

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1968 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film Jhuk Gaya Aasman (= The sky bent to you). The film is a remake of the American film Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941). Music was composed by Shankar Jaikishan to the Lyrics penned by Hasrat Jaipuri.Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Unse Mili Nazar”