“Khoobsoorat Haseena” – wrote Anand Bakshi, for Mr X in Bombay (1964). Now, who’s Mr. X. Was it Kishore Kumar, the hero in the film, co-starring with… Read more ““Khoobsoorat Haseena” – wrote Anand Bakshi”
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Aja ki intezaar mein – Shailendra
In Memoriam: on Shailendra’s death anniversary An outstanding composition, of course Shankar-Jaikishan’s, with whom Shailendra’s career history goes far back into the late 40s. This film, Halaku… Read more “Aja ki intezaar mein – Shailendra”
Aasman Pe hai Khudaa, aur Zameen pe Hum ~ Sahir Ludhianvi
On the eve of Raj Kapoor’s birth anniversary (Born: 14th December 1924), here’s a song that will resonate with his fans… no, this isn’t a Shankar-Jaikishan song,… Read more “Aasman Pe hai Khudaa, aur Zameen pe Hum ~ Sahir Ludhianvi”
Sultana Sultana, tu na ghabraana… Anand Bakshi… Shriman Funtoosh
Sahir’s song was visualized on flamenco, but here in Shriman Funtoosh (1965), Anand Bakshi’s song depicts Arabian Nights of sorts. Kum Kum and Kishore Kumar dance on… Read more “Sultana Sultana, tu na ghabraana… Anand Bakshi… Shriman Funtoosh”