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Posted by: skapur01 on: January 18, 2020
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This article is written by Sudhir, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a contributor to this blog. This article is meant to be posted in atulsongaday.me. If this article appears in sites like lyricstrans.com and ibollywoodsongs.com etc then it is piracy of the copyright content of atulsongaday.me and is a punishable offence under the existing laws.
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Songs Repeated in Hindi Films – 15
And so, we do get to a song in Saigal Sb's voice song in this series. Memory serving right, I would have preferred to start the series with this song. But oh well. Actually, we do have a Saigal Sb song earlier in this series. But that song – "Babul Mora, Naihar Chhooto Hi Jaaye", is rerecorded in Jagjit Singh Chitra Singh voices.
The re-use film is 'Do Raaste' (1969) and this song is used as a backdrop in two places in the film. In both scenes, the song is being played from a 78 rpm record on an old styled gramophone. Almost the entire cast of the film gets presented in the two short clips. We see Balraj Sahni, Veena, Kamini Kaushal, Rajesh Khanna, Junior Mehmood and Jayant in the first clip. There is a lady actor sitting with Kamini Kaushal in the first part – is she Kumud Bole? Also, the baby girl with Junior Mehmood – I have seen her in other films also, but I am unable to put a name to her face. Then in the second clip, in addition to the above listed cast, we also have Prem Chopra, Bindu and Mumtaz. And yes, it is Krishnakant who gazes back at us from his perch in the portrait on the wall.
In its time, 'Do Raaste' was a popular hit film. Rajesh Khanna was the rising star at that time, plus the music of the film became very popular. Times were when a middle class joint family homes, were presented on screen quite realistically so. The story of the film is a typical loving family scenario, and then we have unhappiness and strife intervene – a new lady joining the household and sows the seeds of step-brotherly misunderstandings. The divide goes to extremes, before things get reformed and patched up. And then it is a joint happy family all over again.
This song appears twice in the film, once at the beginning, when everything is in a relaxed mood, and the household is the blessed 'nyaara bangla'. And then, this song is presented again close to the end of the film, when all misunderstandings have been removed, and whole family reunites and returns once again to the 'nyaara bangla'.
In both the scenes, the song is being played on an old gramophone, which is manually operated. It has a big sound horn attached, as we remember from the old HMV logo. Ah, the pleasures of pure sounds from the 78 rpm records – no electronics, just a very authentic reproduction of the original sound as stored in electric impulses on the shellac. The wonders that were, without the later technologies and advancements. No creation of sound reproduction technology can even come close to the sound of a 78 rpm record playing on an HMV 102 machine – hand cranked, not even electricity to power the turntable. It continues to be a marvel of that age, which is also exemplified by another unique accomplishment – single mike recording with orchestra and multiple singers. The marvels of modern acoustic technology pale in comparison.
The song also brings back the memories of the heady days in the year 2011, going across the months of May through September. The blog was a 'song-a-day' platform for Saigal Sb songs. By the time we ended, we had brought on board all the Hindi/Urdu songs of Saigal Sb, which are available in public domain. The mind just cannot believe it is already more than 8 years ago that we went on that exhilarating journey. The joy of getting that done was surely a wondrous taste. But then I also think with some melancholy – that no more Saigal Sb songs are to be posted on our blog. Today's post in this series is a device that makes us remember and revisit this miracle of nature that was – the voice of Saigal Sb. I take back my words – I would prefer to use 'is' instead of 'was'. I am sure you will agree – for the voice continues to be with us. That peerless, unmatched, incomparable voice, that can only be replayed now.
Our dear Arun ji has mentioned in his previous post – "Door. . . Bahut Door" from yesterday – it was Raj Khosla's (producer director of 'Do Raaste') own childhood memories that probably brought this song into the film. His father loved KL Saigal songs that would often play the records at home on an old gramophone. Those memories were relived by Raj Khosla himself, as he directed 'Do Raaste'. Wonderful revival, wonderful renewal, wonderful memory stimulant. Thanks Raj Khosla ji, and thanks to Arun ji for bringing in this connect.
The original credits of this song are – lyrics by Kedar Sharma and music by RC Boral. Singing voice of course, is the inimitable Saigal Sb. Listen yet once again to this wondrous original voice – a benefaction of God Himself.
Song – Ik Bangala Baney Nyaara (Do Raaste) (1969) Singers – KL Saigal, Lyrics – Kedar Sharma, MD – RC Boral
ek bangla baney nyaara
rahe kunba jis mein saara
sone ka bangla, chandan ka jangla
vishvakarma ke dvaara
ati sundar pyaara pyaara
Hindi script lyrics (Provided by Sudhir)
इक बंगला बने न्यारा
रहे कुनबा जिस में सारा
सोने का बंगला चंदन का जंगला
विश्वकर्मा के द्वारा
अति सुंदर प्यारा प्यारा
Tags: 1969, Balraj Sahni, Bindu, Do Raaste, Jayant, Kamini Kaushal, Kedar Sharma, KL Saigal, Krishnakant, Mehmood Junior, Mumtaz, Prem Chopra, Rajesh Khanna, RC Boral, Veena
Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai
Posted by: skapur01 on: December 26, 2019
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An iconic song from 1965 – absoute gem, absolutely unforgettable. "Kaanton Se Kheench Ke Ye Aanchal. . . Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai" from the 1965 film 'Guide'. Created by the greats of that era – Shailendra, SD Burman and Lata Mangeshkar. And coming from a film directed by Vijay Anand, one is assured that the picturization would be superlative, which it surely is. The song continues to sustain its beauty even after more than five decades. It is such a genuine treat both visually and aurally.
Eighteen years after this song came into being, it was used again in the 1983 film 'Qayaamat'. This film is one of the plethora of crime-and-punishment films that crowded the screens during the 1980s and 90s. The main roles are played by Dharmendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Smita Patil, Jayaprada and Poonam Dhillon. Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha are close friends. But there is a falling out in their friendship, when Dharmendra is sent to jail, and he holds his police officer friend responsible for it. On returning from jail, he seeks to avenge himself for something that he considers as injustice meted out to him.
I have not seen the film and so will not be able to comment on the sequencing of this song within the storyline. Apparently, Jayaparada is the love interest of Dharmendra, and she appears in flashback in the movie. So there is some tragedy also related here. The occasion for the song is the birthday party of Shatrughan Sinha. Dharmendra is calling on a phone line to greet his friend. He finds out that Smita is about to sing a song at the party. He requests his friend to keep the phone line open so that he can listen. Then the song starts. It starts in the party, and almost immediately Dharmendra rewinds to the past where he sees Jayaprada singing in a very picturesque hillside setting. Rest of the song plays out in this flashback, returning to the party just moments before it ends.
Personally speaking, the song and its theme does not seem to fit into the birthday setting or even the hillside flashback interlude. It seems like force fitted, and completely out of place. But then that is just me.
The song has been reused in its original form. It is not re-recorded. So we get to enjoy the original audio, picturized on a different set of actors, in a different setting.
This song was identified and suggested by our dear Satyajit Rajurkar ji, for inclusion in this series. Thanks Satyajit ji.
Song – Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai (Qayaamat) (1983) Singers – Lata Mangeshkar, Lyrics – Shailendra, MD – SD Burman
kaanton se kheench ke ye aanchal
tod ke bandhan baandhi paayal
ho o
koi na roko dil ki udaan ko
dil wo chalaa
aa aa aa aa aa aa
aaj phir jeene ki tamannaa hai
aaj phir marne kaa iraadaa hai
apne hi bas mein nahin main
dil hai kahin to hoon kahin main
jaane kya paake meri zindagi ne
hans kar kaha
haa haa haa aa ha aa
main hoon gubaar yaa toofaan hoon
koi bataaye main kahaan hoon
dar hai safar mein kahin kho na jaaun main
rastaa nayaa
a a aa aa aa aa
kal ke andheron se nikal ke
dekha hai aankhen malte malte
phool hi phool zindagi bahaar hai
tay kar liyaa
हो ओ ओ
काँटों से खींच के ये आँचल
तोड़ के बंधन बांधी पायल
हो ओ
कोई न रोको दिल की उड़ान को
दिल वो चला
आ आ आ आ आ आ
आज फिर जीने की तमन्ना है
आज फिर मरने का इरादा है
अपने ही बस में नहीं मैं
दिल है कहीं तो हूँ कहीं मैं
जाने क्या पा के मेरी ज़िंदगी ने
हंस कर कहा
हा हा हा आ हा आ
मैं हूँ गुबार या तूफाँ हूँ
कोई बताए मैं कहाँ हूँ
डर है सफर में कहीं खो ना जाऊँ मैं
रस्ता नया
कल के अँधेरों से निकल के
देखा है आँखें मलते मलते
फूल ही फूल ज़िंदगी बहार है
तय कर लिया
Tags: 1983, Dharmendra, Lata Mangeshkar, Poonam Dhillon, Qayaamat, SD Burman, Shailendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Smita Patil
Badan Pe Sitaare Lapete Huye
In: Devnagri script lyrics by Sudhir | Feelings of heart | Guest posts | Lyrics contributed by readers | One song used in more than one movie | One song used in two movies | Post by Sudhir | Song used in more than one film | Songs of 2010s (2011 to 2020) | Songs of 2018 | Sonu Nigam Solo Songs | Sonu Nigam Songs | Stage song | Yearwise breakup of songs
A great day today. The remembrance day of one of most recognized icons of the Golden Era of Hindi film music. Rafi Sb. The name says it all. It is our own compulsions that drive us to write again and again about him, but yes, the name says it all. The mere mention brings to mind spontaneously, the journey spanning four decades, and thousands of rich gems that he rendered and bequeathed to us. The one voice that makes loving this music oh so easy.
We already have two posts today, enriching his memory, and talking about his work and his personality. The adjectives and epithets have all been used, time and again, so one is at a loss to say new things about him. There is a celebration gathering that happens at this residence today. Many devoted fans from across the country are in Bombay for this occasion. Our dear Bakshi ji is there today – have to hear from him his account of the visit to Rafi Mansion today.
Besides Bakshi ji, there are two more very good friends who are there today. Both of them are in the category of devotion beyond definition. It is a devotion that takes on the form of worship, which in of itself is a quality to be appreciated. Their life is all about Rafi Sb, their work is all about trying to perpetuate his memory. My meeting with them individually was through other friends, who introduced us. And it did not take any time to acknowledge and understand – this is going to be a lifelong association. I will briefly talk about them today.
Ahsan Qasim is a resident of Hapur, a small town that is about one a half hour's drive from Delhi. He runs a small restaurant in his neighborhood, and has also setup a small coaching school for basic teaching of English and computers. He is an avid searcher and collector of anything that relates to Rafi Sb. As of now, we are quite much at the limits of Rafi Sb's recorded songs. Yes, some numbers are still not accounted for, and I dare say, some numbers are still to be identified, given the gap in information available for some untraceable films of the era. But that does not limit his search. He is continuously searching for recordings of live programs, sitting through complete films looking to find out snippets of Rafi Sb's voice used for items that do not qualify as complete songs, and hence have not been part of 78 rpm or LP releases. The verses sung in the film 'Pyaasa' (1957) are quite well known. But there are dozens of more such snippets that Ahsan Bhai has searched out.
He also collects videos of Rafi Sb's songs, and hence he also continuously digging to locate films that are not yet in public domain. He has a channel on YouTube by his own name. He continuously adds to it – rare audios and videos of Rafi Sb songs. Recently he has uploaded a small video segment of a Rafi Sb song from the film 'Kahin Aur Chal' (1968), a film that decidedly has been categorized as lost, for now.
He has made a detailed listing of all the stars, and many who do not qualify as stars, to whom Rafi Sb has given playback. Rafi Sb never shied away from singing for completely new and unknown actors, as well as on screen characters. Ahsan Bhai's drive is to identify such actors – he has a list and video clips of many totally unknown faces who are lip syncing Rafi Sb's voice. And to say the least, his endeavor to dig out old films has been so beneficial for armchair collectors like me. 🙂 He is the person who was finally able to acquire 'Karvaan e Hayaat' and shared with me. Like so, he has dug out many other rare films, which we know that are not available in public domain.
The second person I wish to talk about today is another dear friend – Arun Gautam. The name plate outside his door reads as 'Rafi Arun Gautam'. He is a resident of Delhi. When I visited his home for the first time, I was amazed to see – he has one room completely devoted to Rafi Sb. The room is almost like a museum, and also a room where he hosts his friends for listening sessions. The walls of the room are adorned with portraits and photographs of Rafi Sb, some are absolutely rare. All the shelves are full of books, cassette tapes, 78 rpm records and LPs. In between spaces are full of small and large memorabilia that relates to Rafi Sb. There is a harmonium, although not the original, but an exact replica of the one owned by Rafi Sb. There is telephone instrument, with Rafi Sb's home phone number written on it – once again an exact replica of the original. There are two small cars (toy cars actually) – one a white Ambassador, and the second one a red Fiat, complete with the actual numbers on the number plates. The cars models and numbers are exactly the ones owned by Rafi Sb. There is a small statue of Rafi Sb. There are road signs – place of birth of Rafi Sb, his residence area in Bombay etc. I mean, it is a real treat for the fans of Rafi Sb. And Arun ji has such a childlike pleasure as he shows us visitors around the room.
There is an old gramophone player – the original HMV 102. If any of the readers have heard this sound they will understand. And for those who haven't, I recommend them to listen to one if possible. Arun ji has a Philips player also – which is electronic. He played the same records on both the machines. The sound from the 102 – it shook my inside. Never ever have I heard such a complete and such a rich sound being reproduced from a 78 rpm record. Yes, we all know that the 78 rpm recording and reproduction is the ultimate. But that day, listening on the 102 was an unsurpassed, never before experience. A machine that is just cranked by hand, no electric or electronics involved. Just a very good sound box and a very good needle. The sound filled the room as I have never heard before. And with the same childlike eagerness, Arun ji played so many rare records. Not that we have not heard the audio before. But the records themselves are so rare, only one or maybe a few acknowledged copies to be existing in public domain. It was a memorable session we had that day, on my first visit. And of course, followed up later with more such sessions.
Arun ji also played some very rare and unheard snippets. Do you know that Rafi Sb has sung two lines of the immortal ghazal of Saigal Sb from 'Shahjehan' – "Gham Diye Mustaqil. . .". This snippet is hidden away in the film 'Reporter Raju' (1962); it is not on any record, and only someone painstakingly searching for such things will be fortunate enough to locate it. And then, at the end of the session, as we were preparing to say goodbye, he asked us to wait for a minute. He went inside, and returned with a small plastic package. Opening it, he showed us a necktie – an original worn by Rafi Sb at recordings. Around the room he pointed out to a couple of photographs wherein Rafi is sporting that very necktie. We find out that it is presented to Arun ji by Rafi Sb's daughter herself, when she visited Delhi and also came to Arun ji's home. That was the most exhilarating close encounter for me.
And one more thing about Arun ji. He is the convener of the group that is petitioning for the Bharat Ratna award for Rafi Sb.
The most endearing thing about these two gentlemen – very soft spoken, very friendly, extremely humble, and a heart that will share anything you ask of them. True and devoted lovers of music, I must say. And I am fortunate to be in their circle of friends.
Memories of Rafi Sb, shaken and enlivened by these reminiscences.
The song today – although it is a Rafi song, but today's presentation is not in his own voice. This song, "Badan Pe Sitaare. . .", originally from the film 'Prince' (1969) – Rafi Sb giving playback for Shammi Kapoor, has got repeated in the film 'Fanney Khan' from 2018. Yes, so recent. The magic of the golden era lives on and on. This version is sung by Sonu Nigam, and performed on screen by Anil Kapoor.
This song comes to us courtesy of Peevesie's Mom – the lady is always on the lookout to combine events and anniversaries. Today, 24th is the birth anniversary of Rafi Sb. And it is also the birth anniversary of actor Anil Kapoor. She located this song, and then graciously called me to take it on and present it as part of the 'repeat songs' series. Of course, with a short notice (like less than 24 hrs 🙂 ), and a opportunity to combine celebrations that is very difficult to pass. The song had to, has to come today, and today only. Of course, the pleasure of rewards is quite commensurate with the bait proffered. 😀
As I mentioned, the singing voice is Sonu Nigam – a sound that is quite close to Rafi Sb's singing, as per many opinions. I am retaining the original credits of lyrics and music composition. On screen, we see Anil Kapoor, a part time vocalist in a local orchestral group in the film, attempting a 'Shammisque' perfromance. How far successful, I leave it to the readers to judge. For one, Shammi Kapoor would never have a set of dancers around him, in the manner in which the latter day dances are choreographed.
Some other links that come to mind. The dance starts with the rapid shaking of a hand by Anil Kapoor – memories of the dance in the song "Aa Ja Aa Ja, Main Hoon Pyaar Tera" ('Teesri Manzil', 1966). Then, we have the initial 'alaap' sounds, so to say. The first "lallalllallaaa, la llarrall lallaa lallallaaa" reminds one of the famous Rajesh Khanna performance of "Gulaabi Aankhen Jo Teri Dekhin. . ." ('The Train', 1970). Then there is a second piece that goes like "la ra la la la ra la la la ra la la la ra laa" – I am not able to decipher its 'hear-alike' source. Then there is the 3rd piece "pappaa pa pappaa pa" – if I am not mistaken, it reminds one of the opening sounds of "Duniya Mein, Logon Ko. . ." ('Apna Desh' 1972). Request readers to please add to or comment on these observations.
So a song with many entanglements. Original Rafi Sb song, rendered by a Rafi Sb 'hear alike'. Original song performed by a Kapoor, now performed by another Kapoor. And the two anniversaries to add to the mix. Quite an interesting addition to the repeat song series. Thanks Peevesie's Mom ji.
Happy and healthy wishes to Anil Kapoor – goodness, he turns 63 today. Last year he was 62. My, my. 🙂
And long live the memories of Rafi Sb. The best thing that God gave to Hindi films. Unforgettable.
Song – Badan Pe Sitaare Lapete Huye (Fanney Khan) (2018) Singers – Sonu Nigam, Lyrics – Hasrat Jaipuri, MD – Shankar Jaikishan
lallalllallaaa
la llarrall lallaa lallallaaa
la ra la la la ra la la la ra la la la ra laa
la ra la la la ra la la la ra la la la la laa
paraa pappaa
pappaa pa pappaa pa
pabbaa ba babbaa ba
babbaa ba babbaa ba
riul rham jham
jhamriul rham jham
jhamriul rham jhalurum
लल्ल लल्ल लल्ल ला
ला लारल्ल लल्ला लल्ललल्ला
ला रा ला ला ला रा ला ला ला रा ला ला ला रा ला
ला रा ला ला ला रा ला ला ला रा ला ला ला ला ला
परपप्पा
पप्पा पा पप्पा पा
पब्बा बा बब्बा बा
बब्बा बा बब्बा बा
रीउल रह्म झम
झमरीउल रह्म झम
झमरीउल रह्म झालूरम
बदन पे सितारे लपेटे हुये
ओ जाने तमन्ना किधर जा रही हो॰॰ओ॰॰ओ
ज़रा पास आओ तो चैन आ जाये
ओ जाने तमन्ना किधर जा रही हो
है बनने सँवरने का जब ही मज़ा
कोई देखने वाला फन्ने तो हो
नहीं तो ये जल्वे हैं बुझते दिये
कोई मिटने वाला इक फन्ने तो हो
[तुरही वादन]
Tags: 2018, Anil Kapur, Fanney Khan, Hasrat Jaipuri, Shanker Jaikishan, Sonu Nigam
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karenge Hum Dono
Posted by: skapur01 on: October 28, 2019
In: "wooing" song | Babul Supriyo - Vinod Rathod Duet | Babul Supriyo Songs | Duet | expression of love | Feelings of heart | Guest posts | One song used in more than one movie | One song used in two movies | Party song | Post by Sudhir | Song used in more than one film | Songs of 2000s (2001 to 2010) | Songs of 2005 | Vinod Rathod Song | Yearwise breakup of songs
What we have today is a repeat song of a very familiar and a very wonderful hit of its time, and yes, an all time favorite that seems to carry a timeless appeal for people in love. And as is shown on screen, people in love – of all ages. This reuse has some very interesting circumstances, mostly well evident in the picturization itself.
The original song is from the hit film 'Khel Khel Mein' from 1975. The lead pair in that film is Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, who were famously in love off the celluloid also. They were referred to as the 'Love Birds' of the Hindi cinema. Their affair culminated in their tying the proverbial matrimonial knot in 1980. 'Khel Khel Mein' was possibly their second film together, having worked together earlier for the first time together, in 'Zehreela Insaan' in 1974. The original song is performed on screen by this pair, playing roles of college students in love, and in search of fun and adventure through petty pranks. On screen, the scenario is that both are drunk, and have got it into their minds to announce their love for each other to the world through this song. The original song is written by Gulshan Baawra and the music is by RD Burman.
The repeat song is from the 2005 film – 'Pyaar Mein Twist'. The lead roles in this film are played by Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. Seeing this pair on screen brought back memories of many a story, all the way back from three decades ago.
Rewind back to 1973. Rishi and Dimple make their individual debuts as lead players in 'Bobby', a teen romance that straddles two diverse strata of the society as well as religious affiliations. The film was the big hit of 1973, that revived the fortunes of RK banner after the box office debacle of 'Mera Naam Joker' (1970). The release of this film was preceded, and accompanied by a ton of controversies that had the pulp press working overtime for months on end. An uncanny facial resemblance (at that point in time) between Dimple and Nargis of 'Barsaat' (1949), created a havoc laden rumor tornado – that Dimple is actually Raj Kapoor's daughter from his alleged affair with Nargis when the two were a popular and fantastic pair on screen, and off it, in late 1940s to mid 1950s. Of course the rumor was really preposterous; given the dates and timelines of years. But the smut press was really having a great time. Then another storm of rumor was thrown into this mix – that of an off screen affair between Rishi and Dimple. This was even more flabbergasting – as evidenced by the fact that Rishi – fondly called Chintu Baba, would soon be entangled with Neetu Singh, in a relationship that has lasted a life time. The rumor simply refused to die for weeks on end, despite strong denial statements by all parties concerned.
And then, even before the film 'Bobby' was formally released, there came another thunderous event that really complicated the already horrendous mess. Totally out of the blue, the marriage of Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia was announced. Rajesh Khanna was riding a great popularity wave as the superstar of the decade. The decision raised many an eyebrow, all the way to the sky, given that Rajesh Khanna was already in an almost live-in relationship with the small time actress Anju Mahendru. Couple that with the immediate announcement of Dimple's retirement from the film industry. Goodness, the amount of dirty gossip raised by all these eventualities, was really getting out of hand. To a right thinking person, all the gossip was incredulous and unbelievable, at that time. It would serve no purpose to regurgitate it. And then, in some months' time, as the controversies appeared to have lived out their usefulness, the box office success of 'Bobby' created another gossip storm – that all the controversies and their public discourse associated with Dimple – all the rumor rot was just a marketing ploy to create a box office success for 'Bobby'. It took almost a year for the storm to die down.
Fast forward now to 1982. The long brewing trouble in the Rajesh-Dimple marriage came to a head, with Dimple leaving the matrimonial home with her two daughters, never to return again. After a cooling period of a year or so, the news emerged about the much awaited return of Dimple to the films. One of the first films that she signed up for was 'Saagar' (1985), opposite to Rishi Kapoor once again. The film was delayed by almost a year – in normal course it would have hit the theatres in 1984. Other films starring Dimple got released earlier.
Over the years, this pair has appeared on screen together with an infrequent regularity – 'Allah Rakha' in 1986, then on to 'Ajooba' and 'Ranbhoomi' in 1991. Then in 2005, after another gap of 14 years, came 'Pyaar Mein Twist', the film under discussion today. The two actors have appeared together in two more films since then – 'Luck By Chance' in 2009 and then 'Patiala House' in 2011.
'Pyaar Mein Twist' is a romantic comedy underlining a serious subject of mature age romance between two single parents, Yash (role played by Rishi Kapoor) and Sheetal (role played by Dimple Kapadia), both having a flourishing household each of them is responsible for. And yet, Cupid does not spare them from romantic entanglement, leading to a major social upset in the two families. However, with the support of a benevolent aunt (Toshi Auntie – role played by Farida Jalaal) and a supporting future son-in-law (Sanju – role played by Sameer Dattani), all ends well for all parties concerned. The ending sequence shows Yash performing the kanyadaan ceremony at the wedding of Sheetal's daughter, topped off with a happy smiling family group photo shoot.
The reused song is actually not the real original. It has been re-recorded in different voices for the purpose of this film. It is a duet – but now it is a male-male duet. The original is sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle. The repeat version is sung by Babul Supriyo and Vinod Rathod. On screen, it is performed by Yash and his childhood friend Khanna (role played by Satish Shah). The scene is a marriage anniversary party of Khanna. Yash, after a few pegs down his belt, decides to make a public proclamation of his love for Sheetal – much to her visible surprise and suppressed delight.
One query for the more knowledgeable readers – please help to identify the lady in the red saaree standing next to Dimple in this song. She plays the role of Satish Shah's wife in this film. I have seen her in a couple of other contemporaneous films, but cannot recall her name.
The song starts off with the opening lines of another iconic hit of Rishi Kapoor – the song "Meri Umar Ke Naujawaanon. . . – To Gaao Om Shanti Om", in his own voice, and then it leads into the lines "Khullam Khulla. . .". Of the original three stanza song, only two stanzas have been used in repeat version.
So check out this modern day avataar of an iconic song from the 1970s, which is performed on screen by the same actor – thirty years apart. This must be a record of sorts, after considering WM Khan's performance of the primeval "De De Khuda Ke Naam Pe. . ." in the three versions of the film 'Alam Ara' – 1931, 1956 and 1973.
Listen and enjoy.
Song – Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karenge Hum Dono (Pyaar Mein Twist) (2005) Singers – Babul Supriyo, Vinod Rathod, Lyrics – Gulshan Bawra, MD – RD Burman
Unidentified Male Voice
Babul Supriyo + Vinod Rathod
hey..ey..ey
tum ne
kabhi kisi se
pyaar kiya
kiya. . .
kabhi kisi ko dil diya
diya. . .
maine bhi diya. . .
jamaa de
hey y'all party people
. . . y'all listen now
. . . . . . y'all listen now
. . . . . . . . . y'all listen now
the same old love story
you party people
is duniya se nahin darenge hum dono
arrey khullam khulla pyaar karenge hum dono
pyaar hum karte hai chori nahi
mil gaye dil jora jori nahi
hum wo karenge jo dil kahe
hum ko zamaane se kya
same old love story
like ya sing it
dekh wo
ishq chhup chhup ke farma rahe hain
arrey hai
kya mazaa
dil hi dil me to ghabra rahe hain
hey ey
ishq chhup chhup ke farma rahe hai
lagta hai dono padosi hain wo
rishta hi aisa hai jaane bhi do
hum wo karenge dil jo kahe
oye kitta
one one one one
bolo na
pyaar ka hai ye dushman zamaana
arrey sun
haan bataa
sab ko milta nahin ye khazaana
ae hey hey sun
sabko milta nahi ye khazaana
arrey jinko aji ye khazaana miley
dekh dekh unko ye duniya jaley
watch it watch it now
pyaar hum karte hai chori nahin
mil gaye dil jora jori nahin
khullam khulla pyaar karenge hum dono. . .
Tags: 2005, Babul Supriyo, Dimple Kapadia, Gulshan Baawra, Pyaar Mein Twist, RD Burman, Rishi Kapoor, Satish Shah, Vinod Rathod
Hum Hain Raahi Pyaar Ke, Hum Se Kuchh Na Boliye
Posted by: skapur01 on: October 1, 2019
In: Car Repair Garage Song | Devnagri script lyrics by Sudhir | Feelings of heart | Guest posts | Kishore Kumar solo | Kishore Kumar songs | Lyrics contributed by readers | One song used in more than one movie | One song used in two movies | Post by Sudhir | Radio Song | Song used in more than one film | Songs of 1990s (1991 to 2000) | Songs of 1991 | Yearwise breakup of songs
I could not have expected a better surprise than this one today. Aha, here is this wonderful memorable song that has got repeated in a film after 34 years. And now, that repeat itself is 28 years past. Wow, 62 years later we are going to talk about a song from 1957, which appeared once again in another film in 1991.
Yes, the iconic song of road travel that has been immortalized in the annals of Indian cinema. The tone and the context of the song – a vagabond traveler, a second hand truck, the endless roads, and a journey without a destination – it set the template for others to emulate. Footloose has no mark over this. Don't we all, at some time in life, aspire for a meandering aimless trip, just for the sake of the journey. And just for the heck of it. The destination – may it exist or not, companions – may they be there or not. Desultory, adrift, without any aim, feckless – when the apparent random futility is the purpose of the endeavor. What a state to be in – being, and yet not being, nary a care in the world. Aah yes, the mind sometimes wants an escape of sorts – "Le Chala Jidhar Ye Dil Nikal Padey".
The original from the film 'Nau Do Gyarah' (1957) needs no introductions. The words, the melody and the imagery is etched in the mind, in all its details – Delhi roads of mid 1950s, sans traffic; the time when the traffic used to pass under the India Gate, and the Kashmere Gate (now these are monuments, cordoned off from the traffic); a miniscule encounter with a coy lady sitting in a car coming from the opposite direction; driving past the Taj Mahal; the long row of village belles carrying earthen pots of water, offering no grass (घास नहीं डालती 🙂 ) to the most handsome beseeching young man claiming to be laid out like a carpet at their feet – yes, all etched in the mind like it happened yesterday.
Time was when Sachin Da was quite, nay very selective, as always, in his choice of the singing voice for individual songs. And Kishore Da was never his 'always' choice for playback for Dev Anand. But Sachin Da has been proven right and right and right again, in his choice of singing voices. Imagine a "Khoya Khoya Chaand. . .", or "Dil Ka Bhanwar. . ." or "Tu Kahaan Ye Bataa. . ." or "Hum Bekhudi Mein. . ." in a voice other than Rafi Sb, and a "Jaayen To Jaayen Kahaan. . ." in a voice other than Talat Sb, or the jazzy "Hum Dum Se Gaye. . ." in a voice other than Manna Dey, or the magnificent "Ye Raat Ye Chandni. . .", or "Na Tum Hamen Jaano. . ." or "Chup Hai Dharti. . ." or "Yaad Aa Gayin Wo. . ." in a voice other than Hemant Da. It just will not stick in the imagination. Sachin Da got the best, the most suitable voice for the song, and after listening to them, the only verdict is – it cannot be bettered. In all the outings that Sachin Da shared with Dev Anand, apparently 'Funtoosh' (1956) and 'Prem Pujari' (1970) are the only two collaborations wherein we hear Kishore Da as the only voice playing back for Dev Anand. In all other films they have done together, Sachin Da has used a combination of different voices for Dev Sb. 'Baazi' (1951) also has only Kishore Da's voice backing up Dev Anand for "Dil Ye Kya Cheez Hai. . .", but then it is the only male voice song in the film, and that too, a song that only Kishore Da can do justice to.
And not just for Dev Sb. Sachin Da also has Rafi Sb and Kishore Da playing back for Rajesh Khanna in 'Aradhana' (1969), and Rafi Sb, Kishore Da and Manhar as the singing voices for Amitabh Bachchan in 'Abhimaan' (1973). Here was a music director who had his finger not on the pulse of public appeal, but on the pulse of divining which voice is the most suitable for a particular melody, a particular mood, and a particular situation.
And so, coming to the surprise that I mentioned in the first line of this write up. As I picked up this song for creating the next post in the series of repeat songs, a realization hit home. Today is the birth anniversaries of the two stalwarts who created the original song in 1957 – Sachin Da and Majrooh Sb. For Majrooh Sb, it is the centenary celebration, and for Sachin Da it is the 113th. Actually, Majrooh Sb's info was already in mind since last night, as I was preparing Sadanand ji's excellent write up for this great poet. And the rest of the coincidental links fell in place as I picked up this song for today's post.
The film 'Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin' from 1991, is a popular hit romantic comedy from its time. It is remake of the storyline of the iconic 'Chori Chori' from 1956, which had the lead pair billing of Nargis and Raj Kapoor. And in turn, 'Chori Chori' is following the same storyline as the 1934 Hollywood hit film 'It Happened One Night', starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, and directed by the legendary Frank Capra. This theme has also been used in other films in Kannada and Tamil. In later years, we also see 'Jab We Met' in 2007, based somewhat loosely on the same storyline.
The film is produced by Gulshan Kumar and is directed by Mahesh Bhatt. The lead pair is Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt. By 1991, Aamir was already an acknowledged star in the industry, and Pooja was just beginning her career. For both of them, this film proved to be a strong fillip for their individual careers.
The caper is well known – a spoilt heiress of a rich businessman flees from home, to be with the person she believes, wrongly of course, she is in love with. On the way, she meets another boy, the hero of the story, who helps her to get to her target, and eventually lands her back at her father's home. As an outcome of the road adventures that are shared by the boy and the girl, they inadvertently and without realizing it till quite late in the storyline, fall in love with each other. And the movie ends with the girl fleeing once again (with the help of a very co-operative father) on the way to the altar, to be with the person she is truly in love with.
When I came to this connection, I was/am quite astounded. What a selection of a song for a memory reprisal. The original song with Dev Sb in the driver's seat, is about an aimless road adventure. And in this film, the lead protagonists are going thru a road adventure of their own making, trying to save themselves from police, the detectives in pursuit and the general public who have been made aware of the runaway girl through newspaper ads and posters.
On their runaway adventure, there is car breakdown. It is taken into a garage for repairs. The mechanic departs briefly to get some welding work done from outside. The boy-girl pair are alone in the garage. The radio on the mechanic's desk is playing. And as the mechanic departs, on comes this song on the radio waves. It catches the attention of the boy, who requests the girl to increase the volume on the radio. He is quite taken in with this 'मस्त' (catchy, engrossing) song. Coming close to the girl he takes her in his arms and they begin to dance to the tune. Their eyes meet. There is that oh so lovely pause in everything. Something tingles and connects. There is surprise and uncertainty on the faces of both of them. In the eyes, there is also an expectation of a liking that is so demure and endearing. It is one of those moments that feels like eternity. And yes, magic.
Till that 'पाजी' (scoundrel) mechanic barges in with a newspaper in hand announcing that the girl's father is publicly searching for her. The moment of magic is so brutally broken.
The repeat song is the original. In this scene, somewhat less than two stanzas are played. Of course this is not listed in the songs of the film and does not appear on its cassette or CD. And so, in this post, I am retaining the original credits for this everlasting song.
And yes, once again, celebrating the anniversaries of the two of the greatest song-music creators in the Indian film industry. "Hum Hain Raahi Pyaar Ke. . ." – goodness, what a fantastic tagline.
Song – Hum Hain Raahi Pyaar Ke, Hum Se Kuchh Na Boliye (Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin) (1991) Singers – Kishore Kumar, Lyrics – Majrooh Sultanpuri, MD – SD Burman
hum hain raahi pyaar ke
hamse kuchh na boliye
jo bhi pyaar se milaa
hum usi ke ho liye
dard bhi hamen qubool
chain bhi hamen qubool
hamne har tarah ke phool
haar mein piro liye
dhoop thi naseeb mein
to dhoop mein liyaa hai dam
chaandni mili to hum
chaandni mein so liye
chaandni mein . . .
हम हैं राही प्यार के
हमसे कुछ न बोलिए
जो भी प्यार से मिला
हम उसी के हो लिए
दर्द भी हमें कुबूल
चैन भी हमें कुबूल
हमने हर तरह के फूल
हार में पिरो लिए
धूप थी नसीब में
तो धूप में लिया है दम
चाँदनी मिली तो हम
चाँदनी में सो लिए
चाँदनी में ॰ ॰ ॰
Tags: 1991, Aamir Khan, Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin, Kishore Kumar, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Pooja Bhatt, SD Burman
Aawaara Hoon. . .
Posted by: skapur01 on: August 27, 2019
In: Background song | Devnagri script lyrics by Sudhir | Feelings of heart | Guest posts | Lyrics contributed by readers | Mukesh solo | Mukesh songs | One song used in more than one movie | One song used in two movies | philosophical song | Poignant Song | Post by Sudhir | Same song used in two or more movies | Song Filmed at an Aiorport | Song not figuring in HFGK | Song not mentioned in Hindi Film Geet Kosh | Song used in more than one film | Songs of 1960s (1961 to 1970) | Songs of 1970 | Yearwise breakup of songs
Blog 10-Year Challenge (2009-19) – Song No. 43
As Gajendra ji had commented, couple of episodes ago – I am quite sure the readers are now beyond getting surprised by the songs posted in this series. Yes, some very interesting repeats, but oh well. . .
The interesting thing about today's post is, well, two things. It is the singer's Remembrance Day today, as well as, we also are showcasing the song as part of the 10 year challenge series.
10 years ago, this day, six songs were posted. Those were the days, when Atul ji was at his prolific best, and six new songs on the blog was quite the norm. And he followed an interesting convention. The songs he posted on one day, used to be in the incremental chronological order, as you can notice in the short table below.
Chup Hojaa Ameeron Ke Ye Sone Ki Ghadi Hai Bandi 1957 1814
O Pawan Veg Se Udne Waale Ghode Jai Chittod 1961 1815
More Ang Lag Jaa Baalmaa Mera Naam Joker 1970 1816
Gore Gore Gaalon Waale…Kahte Hain Mujhko Haseenon Ka Devtaa Haseenon Ka Devta 1971 1817
Mile Mile Do Badan Khile Khile Do Chaman Blackmail 1973 1818
Pahraa Hai Yahaan Pahraa Badnaam 1975 1819
There were two debut films that day – 'Jai Chittod' and 'Haseenon Ka Devta'. And quite interestingly, both the films are at present miles away from being yippeee'd. Since that day, only one song has been added for 'Jai Chittod' (12 songs listed in Geet Kosh), and none for 'Haseenon Ka Devta' (6 songs listed in Geet Kosh). The remaining 4 films, 'Bandi' (1957), 'Blackmail' (1973), 'Badnaam' (1975) and 'Mera Naam Joker', the magnum opus by Raj Kapoor, have completed their account on the blog.
And yet, today, "Mera Naam Joker' makes another appearance here, on account of an unlisted song. In that, it is a repeat song from RK's own film from 1951 – 'Awaara'. Being his own film, of course it would have been a simple thing to reuse the earlier song.
In the iconic song "Ae Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo", the poet Neeraj declares,
haan babu ye circus hai
aur ye circus hai show teen ghante ka
pehla ghanta bachpan hai
doosra jawaani hai
teesra buddhaapa hai
The entire film was presented as three chapters, with two intermissions. And quite literally, RK has presented three phases of life in these three segments – childhood, youth, and old age. And in each of these phases, there is a different lady with whom the Joker's heart gets entangled. And every time, his emotions and timid overtures are eventually disregarded – in face of certain compulsions of life that each one of those lady characters struggle with, in their own lives. In the first phase, there is a mismatch of age. In the second, there is a mismatch of location / language / societal background. And in the third, there is a mismatch of aspirations in life versus the values of life.
The reprisal of this song occurs close to the end of the second segment. The Joker has lost his heart to a circus artist visiting from Russia. And as their visit and stay comes to a close, the lady has to leave, and go back to her own country with her group. The circus manager (role played by Dharmendra), in an earlier conversation, has already cautioned him against getting too friendly with the visitors. That caution has now become a prophesy realized. Marina (role played by Russian actress Kseniya Ryabinkina) has to leave. The Joker is at the airport, with Sher Singh (role played by Dara Singh), his partner in crime, or let's say, his ustaad in the art of romance. The Joker has come to bid farewell to the departing Russian troupe, and his lady love, who cannot stay. There is a brief exchange between the two lovers, and the lady leaves, planting a kiss on the Joker's lips, and waving a good bye. Sher Singh asks the Joker as to what the lady has said in her native language. The Joker replies forlornly, that her words reminded him of an old song.
And then this song from two decades earlier is played once again, as a background piece. Marina walks to the plane, and the plane departs. And the verses penned by Shailendra are re-told yet once again in the life of the Joker –
duniya mein tere teer ka
ya taqdeer ka maara hoon. . .
This verse segment is the one that I never seem to have been able to get over all my life. "That, in this life of mine, I have been vanquished either by my own destiny, or the glance arrows coming from your eyes – I do not know which one." Such a powerful assertion in just ten words, ensconcing within itself a myriad philosophies of life, in a moment narrating and laying bare everything that can and could have gone wrong in an overwhelmed life. The emotions these ten words evoke inside, lie crumpled, tightly wound like a giant ball of thread, with no end visible – not enough words to unravel it and express it.
This song is probably one of the most recognizable songs ever in the ocean of Hindi film music – not only here in India, but also in many parts of this world, where RK's films are loved as part of their own cultures. The first few bars of the prelude music start to play, and practically every one can recognize which song is coming up. And so, I remember, the first time I saw 'Mera Naam Joker', and this scene played out on the screen, and the Joker tells about being reminded of an old favorite song, and the prelude music begins to play – it was quite a shock of recognition that overpowered the heart. Yes, RK presenting this song at this juncture, makes all the sense, rounds up everything that he has been wanting to say through this film – 'Mera Naam Joker' – a wayward truant clown I am in this life.
An interesting throwback on this song – it was also repeated within the original film itself. Regular folks would remember, the closing scene – Nargis and Prithviraj Kapoor are visiting RK in the prison, after he has been incarcerated post his trial. It is a brief meeting – about two minutes or so. And as Nargis is asked to take leave, there is this standard dialogue that RK utters – ". . . meri soorat hi aisi hai". Overcome by the understated innocence and simplicity, plus the unpretentious hangdog look on his face, Nargis once again rushes back into his arms, and exactly the same stanza starts to play in the background.
A few interesting observations about these two reprisals. Take the music and rendition. The song that plays in 'Mera Naam Joker' is very nearly the original, but as one listens carefully, one can make out small pieces of extra orchestral music that S-J have weaved in, merging it with the overall background score of the scene. And in the original film 'Awaara', the rendition has a small variation at the end. The words of the last line that Mukesh has sung include a very delicate and lovable "हाय" ~ "haaye" –
haaye. . .
awaara hoon..oon..oon. . .
This addition has made this line oh so much more endearing and adorable. Listening to this last one snippet made my day – more than all the pleasure and emotions that are flowing with the original complete version of the song. So surely, this segment, or at least this last line has been re-recorded, even then back in 1951, and presented separately as the end piece.
Next, in both these reprisals, there is a close, very close proximity of the lady love. In 'Awaara', the kiss almost happens – just short of the waving scissors of the censor board. And in 'Mera Naam Joker', the kiss does happen, with Marina forcefully planting it on the lips of the Joker. Oh well, I don't know – should we expect a kiss, whenever this part of the song is played ?? Ha, ha, I am sure you will tell me – it happens only in the reel world. 🙂 🙂
Another cute co-incidence I discovered in the last scene of 'Awaara'. RK and Nargis are in each others arms, and a loud voice calls out in the background, probably the prison warden or constable – "ओ क़ैदी नंबर 308, चलो" ("O prisoner no. 308, come on move."). I made a little connect in my mind – I don't know whether that was the intention of the director and dialogue writer. The number 308 – it rang a bell. 308 –> 30-8 –> 30th August –> Shailendra's birthday. 🙂 🙂
Back to 'Mera Naam Joker', I might as well document it here, for possibly no more posts of this film could be forthcoming in the future. The three ladies who appear in each of the three chapters of this film, just examine the screen names – Mary, Marina, Meena. Sound quite connected, flowing right into each other. You combine Mary and Meena – becomes Marina. Just some musings of the wandering mind. Just like the three magazines that RK, Rajendra Kumar and Padmini are seen browsing through on the flight – Time (Padmini), Fortune (Rajendra Kumar) and Life (RK). 🙂 🙂
And then, back to Mukesh, after all so much wandering of the silly mind over the terrain of anecdotes and co-incidences. Even till late afternoon today, I hadn't the faintest idea whether I would be writing post for the remembrance day today. Mahesh ji's post, so wholesome and so satisfying, after posting that in early morning, I was not picking up new ideas to write another post on Mukesh. Later, in the afternoon, I was just browsing through the list of songs etc., and don't know why, but I decided to check out the 10-year-challenge thing for today. Pulled out the list of songs for 27-08-2009. The title 'Mera Naam Joker' jumped out at me immediately, and before I could say bambi, my mind had made a few jumps around, connected other material, and brought out this well baked idea of doing a combined 10-year-challenge and repeat-songs post. Yes, I had this repeat song on my list, and had not yet planned when to post it. The mind made that decision for me today, and quite swiftly so, without taking me along on the steps of decision making.
I am glad I checked this out, and got to make this connection and getting this post out today. In the earlier post today, Mahesh ji has mentioned a figure of ~80% songs of Mukesh being hit songs. I cannot think of any other singer, at this level of prolific output, who can be associated with this high a percentage of successful and popular songs from his or her body of work. And then the second connect came when Arun ji deposited on the Whatsapp group, a reminder of the Mukesh anniversary program on Doordarshan seven years ago. I recalled that this was also the very first question that the person interviewing me and Shikha ji, put to me in this program. That question was – "Mukesh ji has about 800 songs to his credit? Why does it always seem that has sung much more?"
And my answer was exactly on these lines – in any singer's body of work, there is a certain percentage of songs which are memorable, which became popular, and which are quite well retained in the memory. However, with all other singers, this ratio of popular and memorable songs to their total repertoire, is comparatively lower. By extrapolating this expectation, the mind always thinks that in case of Mukesh, his body of work ought to be much larger, if the number of his popular and memorable songs is so much. This is a very interesting point. After that TV program, I had this very discussion with a number of friends, and mostly we agreed to this conclusion.
No doubt the music director and the poet – they have a very significant contribution towards the creation of a song. But it is the voice of Mukesh, that makes something different out of any song. That is what has made so large a percentage of his songs popular and memorable. A soulful voice – that was my assertion on that TV program also, that – "मुकेश जी की आवाज़ में एक अनोखी आत्मीयता है, जो किसी और गायक में नहीं मिलती". There is this so unique a characteristic of his rendition – an effortless exposition of the emotions, expressed in a most relaxing mode.
I feel I could go on and on. But then, not now. Another song, another post – there seems to be so much more one wants to say about this soulful, mellifluous voice – almost divine.
Song Repeat – Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Song Reprised at End – Awaara (1951)
Song – Aawaara Hoon. . . (Mera Naam Joker) (1970) Singers – Mukesh, Lyrics – Shailendra, MD – Shanker Jaikishan
aabaad nahin barbaad sahi
gaataa hoon khushi ke geet magar
zakhmon se bharaa seena hai mera
hansti hai magar ye mast nazar
duniyaa aaa..aaa aaa..aaa
duniyaa mein tere teer kaa
ya taqdeer kaa maara hoon
aawaara hoon
ya gardish mein hoon aasmaan ka taara hoon
आबाद नहीं बर्बाद सही
गाता हूँ खुशी के गीत मगर
ज़ख़्मों से भरा सीना है मेरा
हंसती है मगर ये मस्त नज़र
दुनिया आ॰॰आ॰॰आ॰॰ आ॰॰आ॰॰आ॰॰
दुनिया में तेरे तीर का
या तक़दीर का मारा हूँ
आवारा हूँ
या गर्दिश में हूँ आसमान का तारा हूँ
Tags: 1970, Dara Singh, Dharmendra, Kseniya Ryabinkina, Mukesh, Raj Kapoor, Shailendra, Shanker Jaikishan
Arey Saaqi Jo Kal Ki Hai Bachi Baaki
Posted by: skapur01 on: July 18, 2018
In: "Helen" song | 10th Anniversary Celebration Song | Asha Bhonsle songs | Bindu dance song | Cabaret song | Dance song | Devnagri script lyrics by Sudhir | Faryal Dance Song | Feelings of heart | Guest posts | Lata song | Lyrics contributed by readers | One singer singing for several actors | One song used in two movies | Post by Satyajit Rajurkar | Saaqi - Maikhana Song | Songs of 1970s (1971 to 1980) | Songs of 1973 | Yearwise breakup of songs
This article is written by Satyajit Rajurkar, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a contributor to this blog. This article is meant to be posted in atulsongaday.me. If this article appears in sites like lyricstrans.com and ibollywoodsongs.com etc then it is piracy of the copyright content of atulsongaday.me and is a punishable offence under the existing laws.
ASAD 10th Anniversary Celebrations – 9
My last post on our blog has been sometime back. I have been meaning to write about this song which has a couple of rare occurrences in the Hindi Film and Music world and was waiting for an opportune moment.
Recently, I have been fighting my own battles on my health front, having been hospitalised for surgical and advanced interventional pain management procedures, more than a couple of times in the last one year. I have diabetes, which is under control, however it has caused neuropathy in both my feet causing severe pain with tingling and burning sensations. I would like to take this opportunity to create awareness amongst all the readers of this blog that diabetes can be very dangerous and draining and that one should take care of their feet. One's feet bear the entire weight of one's body but always fail to get the attention and good care, as with other parts of the body.
Well, coming back to today's post. Late last month, we, the regular (and irregular) contributors of this blog were told by our beloved SudhirJi, that the blog was to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its creation and that song posts were expected from all the contributors. However, as hard as I tried, I couldn't stick up to the deadline of sending in our contributions. However, Sudhir Ji would not relent and sent me another request to send in my post. This made me very embarrassed and I made a promise to myself that come what may, I will write my post and send it today, three days after my second extended deadline.
My association with this blog actually started around two years after I started my Facebook group – Rare Hindi Film Songs in 2010. In searching for old and rare songs to post, I would often visit the blog and later I came to know that even Atul Ji, the creator of this blog was a member and a regular visitor of my group. However, it took me almost 4 years to write my first post – for the song "Chup Chup Chup Kyon Baithe Ho" – and send it to Atul Ji for moderation and posting. Since then, I have been sending in my posts in bursts, start and stop.
Till date I have just posted about 20 odd songs, but I feel so much drawn to the Atulites group that I feel I have come to my home group amongst these various people across the world, who share similar passion and views. In particular, Avinash Ji and Sudhir Ji seem to like my kind of songs from movies of the 70s and early eighties, not that others are not encouraging.
My heartiest congratulations to Atul Ji, ASAD, Atulites and all the people who love HFM, on the 10th anniversary of this endeavour !!!
Now coming to today's song. As I have mentioned above, this is a special song for me as it has a few rare characteristics associated with it, in the HFM world and also since it is quite a rare song. It is from the Pran, Navin Nischol and Rekha starrer 'Dharma' released in 1973. Two other songs from this movie have been posted earlier on the blog. For those who haven't seen the movie or have forgotten it, the plot summary can be read here on IMDB.
Now, coming to this song with 'Two Rare Occurrences' for a Hindi movie!
It is an almost eight minute long song, starting with a straight cut and paste of the song "Aur Mera Naam Hai Jameela" sung by Lata Mangeshkar from the 1967 film 'Night in London' (composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal and penned by Anand Bakshi). In both the films, Helen is the dancer performing this song on screen. But of course, the choreography is different in the two films. In this clip from 'Dharma', only one stanza of the original song from 'Night In London' is included and it is about 2 minutes in duration. Well this is one rare thing.
The second and most important rare thing about this song is that after Helen's initial lip syncing to this cut-paste song, the actual song, sung by Asha Bhosle, is lip synced by four of the best cabaret dancers of that era. Of course after the Numero Uno – Helen – who's in the first part. The subsequent segments are performed by Faryal, Sonia Sahani, Jayashree T and Bindu.
The video opens with Helen beginning the dance with some male dancers. The music has already begun. We can also see Ramesh Deo with Asit Sen, who is watching the dance wide-eyed and lecherously. They go to another dance bar and Faryal starts her part followed by Sonia Sahni performing in the third bar. In the fourth bar, Jayashree T is performing bhangra. In the last bar, they do drugs with drinks while Bindu is performing. In this film, Madan Puri and Ramesh Deo are together shown to cheat rich men by taking them to clubs and tempting them with wine and women. The song shows Seth Garib Das (Asit Sen) is being trapped by them and this cabaret number is organized for him.
I hope all of you like the interesting facts of this song as well as the song. Please comment.
Song – Arey Saaqi Jo Kal Ki Hai Bachi Baaki (Dharma) (1973) Singer – Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Omi, Lyrics – Verma Malik, MD – Sonik-Omi
yaar ki nigaahon me
pyaar ki mehfil me
saahib main rahti hoon
aashiqon ke dil me
aur mera naam hai jameela
har ek dil ko dhadakne ki aadat huyi
main jis gali se bhi guzri qayamat huyi
log nazren bichaane lage
haal dil ka sunaane lage
arey saaqi
jo kal ki hai
bachi baaki
usi ka daur chal jaaye
utha parda
dekh jalwa
ke sheeshe mein
jawani ab utar jaaye
rani hoon main raat ki
tu hai galiyon ka raaja
soyi hui jawani ko
tu chhoo ke zara jaga ja
meri nigahein, aadayen ye baahein bulaayen
veeraa. . .
hahh veeraa. . .aah
la laa la laa la laa la laa
o ho
machal ke pee
sambhal ke pee
paimane mein maikhaana doob na jaaye
dil le ja nishaani
badi meherbaani
haaye dil le jaa nishaani
teri jiyegi
teri jiyegi jug jug jawaani
o mere dil jaani
ho mere dil jaani
haaye
ve sun sajna
ve sun makhna
tu yaad rakhna
ke yaari toot na jaaye
ve sun sajana..aa..aa. . .
dum mein dum hai to dum laga
duniya kya hai nasha hi nasha
aasmaan ke baadal to
kuchh bhi nahin
mazaa to tab hai ke
zameen pe baadal bana
mere humdum
raat hai kam
ke baaton mein
ye saari
raat na jaaye
mere humdum. . .
यार की निगाहों में
प्यार की महफिल में
साहिब मैं रहती हूँ
आशिक़ों के दिल में
और मेरा नाम है जमीला
हर एक दिल को धड़कने की आदत हुई
मैं जिस गली से भी गुज़री क़यामत हुई
लोग नज़रें बिछाने लगे
हाल दिल का सुनाने लगे
अरे साक़ी
जो कल की है
बची बाकी
उसी का दौर चल जाये
उठा पर्दा
देख जलवा
के शीशे में
जवानी अब उतार जाये
रानी हूँ मैं रात की
तू है गलियों का राजा
सोई हुई जवानी को
तू छू के ज़रा जगा जा
मेरी निगाहें अदाएं ये बाहें बुलाएँ
वीरा॰ ॰ ॰
हाहह वीरा॰ ॰ ॰ आहह
ल ला ल ला ल ला ल ला
ओ हो
मचल के पी
संभाल के पी
पैमाने में मैखाना डूब ना जाये
दिल दे जा निशानी
बड़ी मेहरबानी
हाय दिल दे जा निशानी
तेरी जिएगी
तेरी जिएगी जुग जुग जवानी
ओ मेरे दिल जानी
हो मेरे दिल जानी
हाए वे सुन सजना
वे सुन मखना
तू याद रखना
के यारी तू ना जाये
वे सुन सजना
वे सुन सजना॰॰आ॰॰आ॰॰आ
दम में दम है तो दम लगा
दुनिया क्या है नशा ही नशा
आसमां के बादल तो
कुछ भी नहीं
मज़ा तो तब है के
ज़मीं पे बादल बना
मेरे हमदम
रात है कम
के बातों में
ये सारी
रात ना जाये
मेरे हमदम॰ ॰ ॰
Tags: 1973, Asha Bhosle, Asit Sen, Bindu, Dharma, Faryal, Helen, Jayshree T, Lata Mangeshkar, Omi, Ramesh Deo, Sonia Sahni, Sonik Omi, Verma Malik
Phool chun le mere baalam
Posted by: Atul on: May 14, 2015
In: "Phool" song | Feelings of heart | Lata solo | Lata song | One song used in two movies | Songs of 1950s (1951 to 1960) | Songs of 1952 | Songs of 1953 | Yearwise breakup of songs
This article is meant to be posted in atulsongaday.me. If this article appears in sites like lyricstrans.com and ibollywoodsongs.com etc then it is piracy of the copyright content of atulsongaday.me and is a punishable offence under the existing laws.
Roshanlal Nagrath, known to us as simply Roshan became such a well known figure in HFM that the name Roshan become a brand name for his descendents who adopted the name Roshan as their surname.
But Roshan's beginning were neither auspicious nor successful. His initial movie as a music director was "Neki Aur Badi"(1949) which had failed and a despondent Roshan had considered it as the end of the road for him in his career and in his life. He was consoled and encouraged by Kidar Sharma who gave him further breaks as music directors.
Read more on this topic…
Tags: 1952, 1953, Firdaus, Lata, Naubahaar, Roshan, Shailendra
Zahe kismat teri mehfil se jo paighaam aaya hai
Posted by: Atul on: August 20, 2014
In: Feelings of heart | Guest posts | One song used in more than one movie | One song used in two movies | Post by Sadanand Kamath | Rafi solo | Rafi songs | Rare song | Songs of 1940s (1941 to 1950) | Songs of 1949 | Yearwise breakup of songs
This article is written by Sadanand Kamath, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a contributor to this blog. This article is meant to be posted in atulsongaday.me. If this article appears in sites like lyricstrans.com and ibollywoodsongs.com etc then it is piracy of the copyright content of atulsongaday.me and is a punishable offence under the existing laws.
It is generally believed that the playback singing career of Mohammed Rafi really took off on a sustainable basis after his songs in 'Baiju Bawra' (1952) became very popular. I had been carrying an impression that the year 1949 was a watershed in Rafi's playback singing career. Probably I got this impression due to a number of his film songs I came across on YT released in 1949. To check my 'hypothesis', I have attempted an exercise on Rafi's Hindi film songs during 1944-50. The starting year 1944 was taken as Mohammed Rafi got his first song as a playback singer in 1944. The end year was selected as 1950 just to know as to what was Rafi's performance as a playback singer after 1949 which is the year I believe to be an important year in shaping his career graph.
Tags: 1949, Chilman, Hanuman Prasad, Jannat, M K Chhibbar, Rafi
Do dilon ka milna thha…beete huye din raat
Posted by: Atul on: April 3, 2014
In: Actor-Singer song | Feelings of heart | Lyrics by Nitin Shah | Lyrics contributed by readers | Nostalgic song | One song used in more than one movie | One song used in two movies | Same movie released twice | Songs of 1940s (1941 to 1950) | Songs of 1949 | Songs of 1950s (1951 to 1960) | Songs of 1955 | Suraiyya solo | Suraiyya songs | Yearwise breakup of songs
There was a movie called "Amar Kahaani" (1949) and then there was another movie called "Kanchan" (1955). Both these movies were directed by Baij Sharma under Kamal Kunj Chitra and the star cast consisted of Jairaj, Suraiya, Mehta, Ranjana etc.
Tags: 1949, 1955, Actor-Singer, Amar Kahaani, Husnlal Bhagatram, Kanchan, Rajinder Krishan, Suraiyya


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Blog IELTS /
IELTS Listening | Các câu hỏi về chủ đề Traffic -Transport và đáp án
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Tuần này Ce Phan biên soạn và giới thiệu đến các bạn chủ đề học tiếng Anh tiếp theo là Giao thông (traffic). Đây là một phần bài học trong đó. Các câu hỏi thực hành cho phần IELTS Listening bên dưới sẽ là những bài thực hành kèm theo với các bài học khác mà Ce Phan đã đăng trên chương trình học tiếng Anh www.timeline.cep.com.vn
ielts-listening-cac-cau-hoi-ve-chu-de-traffic-transport-va-dap-an-5126.html
Exercise 1:
Questions 1-7
Complete the form below, using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
INSURANCE PLC
Department: Motor Insurance
Client details:
Name: Elisabeth 1 ....................
Address: 2 .................... (street)
Callington (town)
Policy number: 3 ....................
Accident details:
Date: 4 ....................
Time: Approx. 5 ....................
Supporting evidence: 6 ....................
Medical problems (if any): 7 .................... injuries
Listening Tip
In the IELTS Listening exam, you may be asked to label a map or plan. In such questions, think of ways you can describe where places are before you listen. You will need to think of vocabulary for directions, for example: on the left, first right, along the road and vocabulary for places or position, such as opposite, next to, behind, at the end of the street.
Questions 8-10
Label the diagram/plan below. Write the correct letter, A–G, next to questions 8–10.
8 traffic lights ....................
9 petrol station ....................
10 blue van ....................
IELTS Listening: gap-fill summary. NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR/AND A NUMBER
Listen to the recording about road safety and fill the gaps in the summary.
Traffic in Europe is increasingly (11)____________. The aim of the 'European Road Safety Day' is to reduce the (12) ____________ from road accidents throughout the European Union.
The number of lives saved every year since 2001 has (13) ____________ markedly in line with (14)____________. However, there are still nearly (15)____________ people killed on Europe's roads each year.
The big problems to address are speed, alcohol or drugs, and not wearing a (16)____________. These are the (17)____________ of accidents.
NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR/AND A NUMBER
Traffic Jams is a situation caused by too many (18)__________, (19)__________, and buses becoming stuck in long (20)____________ on the road.
It is estimated that by 2050 there will be (21)________________________.
Gridlock means that roads in towns and cities are so (22)____________ that traffic is (23) __________ to move.
How many motor vehicles are there in Mumbai? (24)____________________.
In the recording, potent is described as a synonym of (25)_______________.
Rush Hour is a phrase that means "The (26)_________ time of (27)_________".
Traffic in London is slower now than it was (28) ______________________.
The solution is better technology to make cars (29) __________________________.
How many Kilometers was the world's longest traffic jam? (30)___________________.
How long did it last? (31)________________.
Answer keys:
1. Ricard
2. 60 Forest Road
3. CZ8809
4. 12th September / 12.09
5. 8.30 pm / half past eight
6. police report
7. minor injuries
10. D
11. heavy
12. death toll
13. gone up
1 4. forecasts
15. 38,000
16. seatbelt / seat belt (can be written as one word or two)
17. principal causes
18. Cars
19. Lorries
20. Queues
21. 4 Billion Cars
22. Blocked
23. Unable
24. 1.8 million
25. Powerful
26. Busiest
27. Day
28. 100 years ago
29. Less Gas-Guzzling
30. 100 Kilometters
31. 12 days
More exercises:
Section 1 Questions 1–10
Questions 1–5: Complete the notes below. Write no more than two words and/or a number for each answer.
Transport from Bayswater
Example - Answer Destination - Harbour City
Express train leaves at (1) …………………….
Nearest station is (2) …………………….
Number 706 bus goes to (3) …………………….
Number (4) ……………………. bus goes to station
Earlier bus leaves at (5) …………………….
Questions 6–10: Complete the table below. Write no more than one word and/or a number for each answer.
Card Fare
(6) $ ……………
Train (peak)
Train (off-peak) – before 5pm or after (7) …………… pm)
(9) …………… ferry
Tourist ferry ((10) ……………)
Tourist ferry (whole day)
Listen here: https://www.ielts-exam.net/practice_tests/39/IELTS_Listening_2_Section_1/328/
Dreamtime travel agency
Whale Watch Experience
Holiday length:
Type of transportation:
(1) ....................
Maximum group size:
Next tour date:
Hotel name:
(4) The ....................
Questions 5 and 6: Choose TWO letters A–E.
Which TWO things are included in the price of the tour?
A fishing trip
B guided bushwalk
C reptile park entry
D table tennis
E tennis
Questions 7-10: Complete the sentences below, using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
7) The tour costs $.....................
8) Bookings must be made no later than .................... days in advance.
9) A .................... deposit is required.
10) The customer's reference number is .....................
1. by minibus / a mini bus
2. 15 / 15 people
3. April (the) 18th
4. Pallisades
5. B (D)
6. D (B)
9. 20%
10. 39745T
Biên soạn: Ce Phan
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Viburnums require hard pruning when plants outgrow their growing spaces.
1 When Is the Right Time of Year to Trim Viburnum?
The genus viburnum, grown in Sunset's Climate Zones 2 through 24, includes more than 150 species and cultivars of deciduous and evergreen shrubs ranging in size from 3 to 30 feet. Viburnums have white or sometimes pink flower clusters and may be grown for their fragrance, fruit display or foliage. Tall viburnum species may grow 1 to 2 feet per year to sizes that impose on other landscape features. Hard pruning controls the size of overgrown viburnums and helps rejuvenate plants. Hard pruning is best done after flowers have expired, in late spring to midsummer, and may take several years to achieve the desired shape.
Disinfect pruning tools in a solution of 1 part bleach and 3 parts water for 30 minutes to prevent the spread of disease throughout the viburnum and to other plants. Hand pruning shears are needed for small-diameter branches, loppers work well for branches up to 2 inches thick and a pruning saw may be needed for larger branches.
Thin out one-third of the viburnum in the first year of pruning, cutting branches back to the main stem with a slight angled cut to encourage water runoff. Consider the natural shape of the plant when deciding which branches to cut. Remove dead and diseased branches first, then remove weak or inward growing branches until one-third of the viburnum is removed.
Remove approximately half of the remaining branches in the second year of pruning, leaving the new growth that developed after trimming one-third of the plant in the previous year. Cut dead, diseased or damaged branches first, then cut additional branches to shape the plant until a half of the old branches are removed.
Head back new branches in the second year of pruning, if desired, to encourage bushy growth. New branches are those developed as a result of the first year of pruning. Cut them back to a bud or branch, removing no more than one-third of the total length of each branch. Look for and remove branches that grow inward so the plant remains open and air flow is encouraged within the viburnum.
Thin out the rest of the old growth in the third year of pruning so that only new, healthy growth remains. When all the old growth is pruned, the plant grows with increased vigor and health.
Head back new growth to a bud or another branch in the third year of pruning. Heading back is only necessary if you wish to encourage a bushier shrub. At this point, the plant only has new growth branches that developed after the first and second season of hard pruning. Heading back should not be done if a thick, bushy plant was the original reason for hard pruning the viburnum.
Hard pruning of viburnums is also commonly done in late winter or early spring while the plant is still dormant, but waiting until after the flowering period inhibits the growth of straggly water sprouts in favor of healthier, more substantial new branches.
Total removal of old growth is not always necessary. Cancel subsequent thinning of old growth when you are satisfied with the appearance of the viburnum.
When a saw is required for thick branches, choose a curved saw to gain easier access to branches in dense shrubs.
Viburnums generally require very little pruning, but hard pruning may be necessary if the growing area is too small for the species or if the plant is old and lackluster.
Renewal pruning is the process of removing old branches near ground level to produce new growth. This three-year practice of removing old branching by thinning similarly encourages new growth and is preferred for viburnums because the gradual process is less shocking than complete removal.
University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources: Viburnum--Viburnum spp.
Allonsy, Amelia. "How to Hard Prune a Viburnum." Home Guides | SF Gate, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/hard-prune-viburnum-23733.html. Accessed 18 April 2019.


A marine isolation transformer can be used to provide galvanic isolation from shore power systems, to enhance electrical safety and eliminate corrosion caused by stray current.
Some isolation transformers can also be used for raising the shore voltage to deal with voltage drop. Another common use is to adapt the vessel's internal power system voltage to a higher or lower shore power supply.


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36 May 1, 2022 May 1, 2022
Premiere Watch: Red Heart, There is No Gu Pil-soo, The Sound of Magic
We are looking at three new premieres this week and thankfully some of them pad out the drama schedule a bit more (translation: they're not weekend shows). KBS's sageuk will likely be successful in the dead quiet Monday-Tuesday slot, while Netflix hits us with some magic, and ENA offers their first drama to the public.
Time slot: Monday-Tuesday
Broadcaster: KBS
Genre: Drama, historical, romance
Episode count: 16
Reasons to watch: If I said Jang Hyuk + Lee Joon + Kang Hanna, would you be sold? Thought so. Add these three front-lining an epic sageuk, and it's practically guaranteed to be great. Right, Show?! Covering the reign of a fictional king, the drama tells the story of political intrigue, separated lovers, and the puppet master behind the throne. As much as the setup sounds good, it's the cast that I keep coming back to. I'm just dying to see Jang Hyuk and Lee Joon face off here, and all the masterful acting we're sure to get as all three of our characters vie for survival, power, and love.
There is No Gu Pil-soo
Time slot: Wednesday-Thursday
Broadcaster: ENA
Reasons to watch: It's just a bunch of question marks from me on what to expect from ENA here, but There is No Gu Pil-soo is the first drama under the new network after their merger and rebrand. It might not be the sort of drama to attract a lot of global attention, but there's a lot coming down the pike from them, so it should be interesting. In the meantime, There is No Gu Pil-soo stars Yoon Doo-joon and Kwak Do-won in what's touted as a comedic bromance story, but with relatable storylines around education, employment competition, social issues, and more. I can't say I'm banging down the door to check this one out, but I do love me some wacky Yoon Doo-joon.
The Sound of Magic
Time slot: Friday
Broadcaster: Netflix
Genre: Drama, fantasy, musical
Episode count: 6
Reasons to watch: Ji Chang-wook singing. Hwang In-yub singing. If I liked musicals at all, this would excite me to the core. Since I don't, it doesn't, but I'm still curious for what Netflix has up their sleeve here. In the long-awaited adaptation of the webtoon Annarasumanara, Ji Chang-wook plays our resident magician, while Hwang In-yub and newbie Choi Sung-eun get pulled into his magic. Without much context on the source material, I'm hoping this is cute, but with some depth too. Then again, knowing Netfix, it'll have a darker edge. Who's tuning in?
Yoon Doo-joon signs up for first drama after military service, with Kwak Do-won
News bites: April 9, 2022
Risking life and love in new teaser for KBS sageuk Red Heart
Choi Sung-eun and Hwang In-yub marvel at The Sound of Magic with Ji Chang-wook
News bites: April 23, 2022
Tags: Premiere Watch, Red Heart, The Sound of Magic, There is No Gu Pil-soo
1 Jezz
Legal streaming for...
Red Heart/Bloody Heart: Disney+
Note: Gosh... availability angst for There Is No Gu Pil-soo! No legal streaming yet.
halofan68
F**k me. Finding out another enticing drama is on the Rat is nearly as welcome as news of a testicular tumor.
3 knewbie
Getting a film star like Kwak Do-won (The Wailing, Steel Rain, The Attorney, etc) to appear in their first drama - and in a comedy role too - is quite a coup for ENA.
Wonder how much they pay him? He's one of Chungmuro's best.
larelle79
They must have backed up a truck to his house to get someone of his star power and talent to do it.
He is the sole reason I will check this out. You just know he is going to be the best thing about it.
OMG, here comes another Ha Do-kwon Kdrama again! Yes, I still totally loved him so much because after he was from now-concluded A Superior Day, he had another Kdrama that he took part... so HDK got two Kdramas: this (Red Heart) and even Shooting Stars.
Jezz
I don't think it was Ha Do-kwon's first-ever sageuk? I think the first was not, but the second one. The first sageuk he acted was he was playing as a butler in Saimdang, Memoir of Colors.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ha_Do-kwon
5 ladynightshade | lee bangwon's fan
Incredibly excited for Red Heart. There is nothing that can make me more excited for it than I already am. I'm ready to have my heart torn to pieces.
I hope The Sound of Magic is at least decent because this will be the only Hwang In-yeop project I'll likely be watching this year (not interested in a professor/student romance, nope) and the one last chance I'll give a Ji Chang-wook project.
There is No Gu Pil-soo sounds like one of those dramas that could be acclaimed domestically, but have no international presence due to a lack of legal streaming options + popular hallyu stars. I guess we'll see.
I've been looking forward to Red Heart so of course Disney+ had to license it. If they would just release all of their dramas internationally right after they finish airing, like they did with Snowdrop, it wouldn't be so bad. I'll probably still try to watch because I love the cast, but it's more work.
There is No Go Pul-soo sounds like something I might enjoy but availability issues. Maybe it will be picked up later, like Going To the Blue House Like This.
I'll try Sound of Magic because I enjoy most of what Netflix produces, but I'm keeping my expectations low. Ji Chang-wook is quite a case study. He went from my favorite actor after Healer to someone I don't even care to see onscreen.
Islander north
So, when can we in the US watch Red Heart?
Who knows? They released Snowdrop internationally just a few days after it finished airing but don't seem to be doing the same with their other k-dramas. Rookie Cops ended in March and there is still no sign of it, nor is there news about release dates for Grid, Soundtrack and Crazy Love.
Diana Hansen
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. who asked them to get their hands on kdramas anyway?
I contacted Customer Service for Disney+, who did some digging… and basically, they don't know when, or even IF, they will ever be available here in the US…
I am encouraging everyone to go on Disney+ IG, and any other social media site that scratches your itch, and message them (as I did) asking WHEN will these Korean dramas be available to US subscribers… Perhaps enough pressure will encourage them to figure it out…
Cori 🍓🌙🐶
Same here with Ji Chang-wook lol. Maybe it was just the magic of Healer
Or the magic of two super-talented female co-stars? In agreement on the Wooki watch - not all that interested.
7 Nefret
I'm not a fan of musicals either, but because Ji Chang-wook is in it, I'll definitely check out SOUND OF MUSIC. Since it will only be 6 episodes, I will probably stick it out until the end, even if the drama is only mediocre.
From what I've read so far about Annarasumanara leads me to expect a darker and less cutesy drama. However, it sounds promising.
8 loveblossom🌸
Red Heart! Red Heart! Hopefully it'll make me look forward to Mondays again. XD Most excited for it. Thank goodness it's not on the weekend.
Planning on watching all three shows actually, as long as they're Eng subs available. Really only worried about Doojoon's show. >.<
I'd like to check out all of these. I really hope I can find Doo-joon's show somewhere—his first kdrama since his military discharge last year!
10 LaurenSophie
I'm dying to watch Red Heart, but with it only on Disney+ it's going to be a struggle for me to do so. Wish it was on Netflix or Viki.
Sound of Magic doesn't interest me at all. I cringe when characters break into song, and Ji-Chang wook looks like he's channeling Johnny Depp in Alice in Wonderland which is a turn-off for me.
I was reminded of Johnny Depp too, which is not a connection I want to make.
Try imagining Hugh Jackman in The Greatest Showman instead of Johnny Depp in Alice in Wonderland and maybe it'll help.
Flightey Gazelles
Lols, good suggestion.
11 redfox
crikey! i was scrolling up and down and up and down to see what "channeling JD JCW" was being discussed and was like "where? dont see him here" CRIKEY. what is that?????
12 neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~
I was interested in The Sound of Magic because of the cast and the story as well but it's another weekend drama xD However, it looks like all episodes will be out on Friday so will probably binge it once it's out.
13 Maya K
Really excited for Bloody Heart and There is No Goo Pil Soo! I saw on twitter that Dujun's drama is going to be on Netflix May 11th but am not sure if that's worldwide or not :( I think the english title is Never Give Up? https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/04/688_327898.html
14 ssandulak
I'll check out all three, but the one I'm most excited for is Red Heart. I'm not really a huge fan of musicals, but being on Netflix, and me liking most of their stuff, along with a short run means I'll at least check it out.
There is No Gu Pil-Soo is a wild card, though with no sites picking it up I'm not sure how I'll be able to watch it. Even if it's tossed on some sites the translations are likely to be…not great and that's killed a few dramas for me in the past. I'm still intrigued, so we'll see how it turns out.
15 bong-soo
Of course RED HEART/RED SINGLE HEART/BLOODY HEART being a KBS production should have been made available on Kocowa. My subscription renewal of last November will be my last renewal.
I will be watching (and rooting for) Ji Chang-wook's THE SOUND OF MAGIC on NETFLIX US.
I am actually more interested in his other upcoming drama TELL ME YOUR WISH which MDL reports as appearing on Netflix which I can only hope is accurate.
I think Kocowa is about done for. While Netflix has the cable pipeline due to their deals with Jtbc and CJ Entertainment, it looks like Disney+ has developed a Big 3 pipeline. They got Crazy Love, Love all Play and Bloody Heart from KBS and rumor has it they are getting Doctor Lawyer and Big Mouth from MBC.
purplefall
The problem is Disney+ doesn't bother to air the great shows they got in the US *sigh*
I just canceled my D subscription because it seems like I won't get my kdrama fix from them any time soon.
Seems like a kind of nutty business plan.
16 prettysup
The official English name for Red Heart is Bloody Heart, check out its official site here : https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/bloodyheart/pc/index.html
17 Lonestar Girl
I'm so disappointed about The Red Heart!! I was really looking forward to it. Just can't bring myself to buy Disney+. 💔
Don't worry, it's not on there anyway… 😭😭😭
If my understanding is correct, in the US this has to do with Comcast still having share (don't understand why) in Disney which does not expire until *2024!* Soooo…if you're in the US, don't look too long (or longingly!) at anything coming on Disney+ for the next TWO YEARS! 😭😭😭
Lonestar Girl
Thanks for letting me know!