Commemorative Thread for Music and Musicians - Page 43

I love this song! Meena Kumari and Sunil Dutt are so gorgeous and adorable!!

https://youtu.be/rUV7ypQpmoE?si=rfeMlQmY93aD_BN8

Meena Kumari is a name that always reminds me of her legendary performances in depressing and emotionally charged roles. She was exceptional in portraying characters who struggled with social and personal issues, often dealing with heartbreak, sacrificing their desires, and facing unfulfilled wishes. She was known as the Empress of Indian Cinema, a sweetheart of the 1950s, and the undisputed goddess of 1960s Bollywood. Meena Kumari left a lasting impression on the movies with her enchanting grace, heart-melting expressions, and consistently solid progressive content. Her legacy will remain immortal as perhaps the greatest feminine incarnation of fiefdom.

The country's highest honors seem to bow their heads in front of her immense talent while realizing they are just a mere spark in comparison.

This song is one of my all-time favorites. It is known for showcasing the subtle expressions of this great actress and is considered as one of the most difficult songs to sing, even for Lata Mangeshkar later!!!

.Song : jyoti kalash chhalke jyoti kalash chhalke ..

Movie : Bhabhi Ki Chudiyan[1961] ,.

Lyricist : Pt. Narendra Sharma,

Music Composer : Sudhir Phadke.

Cast :Meena Kumari

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajb-SgmNevg

• TriviaAt the Filmfare Awards 1963, she was the only one nominated in the category Best Actress in a Leading Role. She was nominated for three of her performances in three different films - an achievement still not accomplished by any other actress at the Filmfare Awards.
  Quotes[written from Meena's journal from 1972 before her demise] The moon is lonely, the sky is lonely, the heart is lonely somewhere. What is life called, the body is lonely and will go lonely. The path will look for centuries, the lovers will go to this lonely place
• A gem from the pen of Sahir Ludhianvi, beautifully composed by Roshan and equally well sung by Lata Mangeshkar from the film Chitralekha (1964). Sahir rejects the conception of sin and virtue established by organized religions in favor of a philosophy of universal hedonism. In context of the film, Chitralekha uses this song to mock Ashok Kumar’s ascetism after he patronizes her with a sermon about giving up her sinful lifestyle in order to attain spiritual enlightenment.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPKffSnjXj0

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Wow Mousy, the picture was a treat!

Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saab!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJuM0IDrEmM

Namah sumanjali to the legendary classical singer. 🙏

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzLF8q4fNJs

It was in 1952 when Lata Mangeshkar performed live alongside Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. It was a musical concert organised in Kolkata, then called Calcutta, where she stayed at legendary singer Hemant Kumar's home.

On the musical night, Lata Mangeshkar was scheduled to sing just before Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. In the tradition of music, such two performances are seen as competition to decide who is better.

Lata Mangeshkar was aghast at the scheduling. She refused to sing just before Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. How could she be seen as throwing a gauntlet to her idol, she told the organisers. But organisers were insistent.

She spoke to Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, who advised Lata Mangeshkar to "do what they are saying and don’t worry about these little things".

Lata Mangeshkar sang a classical composition, Baandh Preeti Phool Dor, from the 1951 film Malti Madhav. Her singing left the audience clapping in frenzy.

Bade Ghulam Ali Khan sang a khayal and then sent one of the musicians to call Lata Mangeshkar on to stage, and make her sit behind him. Sharing the stage with him was an "uncomfortable experience" for Lata Mangeshkar, akin to committing blasphemy in music.

When he finished and they were walking to his retiring room, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan told Lata Mangeshkar, "People were saying 'once more' after you sang. That is why I called for you and made you sit near me."

Lata told him, "This is the second time in my life that I have seen a great singer perform sitting on stage. The first one was my father [Deenanath Mangeshkar]."

(Source: Google)

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Originally posted by: anonymouse1

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Mousy, please ye trivia thread mein bhi post karo!

Originally posted by: LizzieBennet

Amazing! I already knew this story but Naushad se pehli baar iv mein sun rahi hoon.

Mousy, please ye trivia thread mein bhi post karo!

Ok, kar diya post.

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I like this song, one of her best performances. And Shahi Kapoor in b/g ne to bas apni presence aur smile se hee song ko aur kamaal bana diya.

Song: Mara Thumka

Movie: Kranti (1981)

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar

Lyricist: Santosh Anand

Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal

https://youtu.be/MpooYDliD1o