**Sadabahar Geet Thread#1** ||Invitees only|| - Page 107

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The full song here

https://youtu.be/mjxTIoZyLKQ

"Wo Jiske Gale Mein Saakshaat Saraswati Samayi Thin"

This is going to be a difficult tribute to pen.

I was three years old when I began dancing and at that time Lata Ji's songs dominated the classical performances heavily. From 'Bhor Bhaye Panghat' to 'Inhi Logon Ne' I've had the privilege and the stage to perform on many of her melodies. The times have changed and so have the music that is performed today but somewhere along the lines of this evolution I've always found myself going back to the same couple of songs that are etched in my heart again and again and again.

She was a bold woman. A woman who knew she had the talent and owned it like no one else. Lata never hesitated to voice her opinions and absolutely NEVER shied away from rehearsing up until the end. Music took time back in the day. It would simply take days for all of the parties involved form Lyricists to Composers to Singers to finally give an acceptable take that could please the director. Lata Ji had mentioned in various interviews that on certain days she'd simply had to go without food because she'd be running around from one studio to another all day. Since finance was a bit of a problem for her family back in her early days, she avoided going to studio canteens too. Lata kept working with colossal dedication in the late 1940s, singing for movies like Mahal and Barsaat. She used to wake up at 6 am, catch the train, travel to various studios and go as far as to record six to seven songs in one day (two in the morning, two in the afternoon and two in the evening as mentioned by her).

Back in the day Playback singers weren't given much importance and their names were kept hidden and so was their credit. Lata had mentioned during an interview that if you go ahead and listen the 78th record of 'Aayega Aanewala' the singer's name written there is 'Kamini' which was the screen name of Madhubala's character in the movie Mahal, for which the song was created. This disappointed her, she had a simple want, if it was her voice her name deserved to be on the record. She took her concerns to producers and later on in 1949 with the film Barsaat, her demands were heard. The producers finally let the names appear on discs and records. During the initial days she tried to imitate Noor Jehan in certain songs - (Can be seen in Jiyaa Bekaraar hai) but later resorted to her original style which overpowered the ears of every fan.

Lata was in the prime of her career in 1960s, she was basically unstoppable and that irked people. They went as far as to slow poison her food by bribing one of her cooks. I guess it was Arsenic, it destroys the vocal cords completely, I'm not sure though. People still say it was a miracle she could sing after the incident. She was on a three month hiatus after that from work. During these months Majrooh Sultanpuri used to visit her in the evenings and keep her company and would eat with her on occasions too. Her meals after this incident (up until she recovered) were managed by Usha Mangeshkar (her sister). Later on Hemant Kumar (The MD) requested Lata's mother to send her for a recording in his movie '20 Saal Baad' (1962) assuring that he will immediately bring her back if she feels weak during the recording session. Lata after a long three month break left her house and sung a song that finally brought her a Black Lady (Filmfare). The song was 'Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil'.

Lata as a singer knew she was phenomenal and I've ALWAYS loved how she precisely said that her voice was a gift from God : "Ye Unka Aashirwad Hai"

And true that is. Her voice was divinity personified.

In her last moments she had asked for earphones and listened to her Father's (Pt Deenanath Mangeshkar- A Hindustani classical vocalist / Marathi theatre actor and a Natya Sangeet musician) songs.

Today Will Mark An End Of An Era.

An End To An Immortal Craftswoman.

But She'll Live On.

Through her Art.

On this morose occasion I'm here with some very special numbers by Lata Mangeshkar. The melodies that did not get their due recognition, aren't known or lost their limelight simply because other songs form the album took to popularity. Many of you from this thread might know most of them but I am still going to go ahead and list them down below so that they can be cherished, heard and remembered forevermore because they're ALL my absolute favorites. Each and every song listed down has been recommended to me by my parents and eighty percent of my knowledge about old music is credited to them. I have tried remembering as much I can.

'Fifty Criminally Underrated & Unpopular Songs By Lata That You

Need to Listen Now'

1. Suni Jo Unke Aane Ki Aahat : Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978)
2. Abki Sajan Sawan Mein : Chupke Chupke (1975)
3. Jeevan Dor Tumhi Sang Baandhi : Sati Savitri (1964)
4. Naina Barse Rimjhim : Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
5. Naino Wali Ne : Mera Saaya (1966)
6. Jiya Bekaraar Hai : Barsaat (1949)
7. Teri Aankhon Ke Siwaa Duniya Mein Rakha Kya Hai : (Chirag 1969)
8. Teri Mehfil Mein Qismat Aazma : Mughal-e-Azam (1960)
9. Koi Nahi hai Phir bhi mujhko : Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
10. Kanha Aan Padi Main Tere Dwaar : Shagird (1967)
11. Hazaar Baatein Kahe Zamaan Meri Wafa Pe Yakeen Rakhna : (Ghatna 1974)
12. Dil Ae Dil Baharon Se Mil : Ek Phool Chaar Kaante (1960)
13. Aap Kyun Roye : Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
14. Chupke Chupke Chal Ri Purwayiyaan : Chupke Chupke (1975)
15. Dil Wil Pyaar Wyaar : Shagird (1967)
16. O Jogi Jabse Tu aaya mere Dwaare : (Bandini 1963)
17. Mausam Hai Aashiqana : Pakeezah (1972)
18. Ruke Ruke : Mausam (1975)
19. Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai : Shalimaar (1978)
20. Hansa Sake, Rula Sake : Sardar (1955)
21. Bedardi Balma Tujhko : Arzoo (1965)
22. Aapki Inaayatein Aapke Karam : Vandana (1975)
23. Dheere Dheere Machal : Anupama (1966)
24. Nadiya Kinare Hiraayi Aayi Kangana : Abhimaan (1973)
25. Gairon Pe Karam Apna : Aankhen (1968)
26. Keh Rahe Hain Ye Aansoon : Jheel Ke Uss Paar (1973)
27. Tere Naina Kyun Bhar Aye : Geet (1970)
28. Humne dekhi hai Unn Aankhon Ki Mehakti Khushboo : Khamoshi (1969)
29. Tera Jana Dil : Anari (1959)
30. Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi : Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi (1960)
31. Main tho tum Sang Nain Milake : Man Mauji (1962)
32. Aaj Dil Pe koi Zor chalta Nahi : Milan (1967)
33. Jaane Kyun Log Mohabbat Kiya Karte hain : Mehboob Ki Mehndi (1971)
34. Kisine Apna Bana Ke Mujhe : Patita (1953)
35. Rang Dil Ki Dhadkan Bhi Laati Tho Hogi : Patang (1960)
36. Hum Hain Mata-E-Koocha-O-Bazaar : Dastak (1970)
37. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke Palkon Ke Pichhe : Aap Ki Kasam (1974)
38. Ruk Ja Raat : Dil Ek Mandir (1963)
39. Iss Mod Se Jaate hain : Aandhi (1975)
40. Ae Mohabbat Meri Duniya Mein : 20 Saal Baad (1962)
41. Jhoom Jhoom Dhalti Raat : Kohra (1964)
42. Sooni Raat Mein kho Jayein : Sannata (1966)
43. Koi Aa Jaye Bigdi Taqdeer Bana Jaye : Post Box 999 (1958)
44. Main Jagoon Sari Rain : Bahuraani (1963)
45. Balma Anari Mann Bhaye : Bahuraani (1963)
46. Bairan Neend Naa Aaye : Chaacha Zindabad (1959)
47. Kya Meri Prem Kahaani : Prem Kahani (1975)
48. Tum Gagan Ke Chandrama Ho : Sati Savitri (1964)
49. Doori Na Rahe Koi : Kartavya (1979)
50. Bhanware Ne Khilaya Phool : Prem Rog (1982)

I hope you all like this tribute as much as I have loved penning it.

Lots Of Love.

Ritu.

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Thank you for that heartfelt tribute, Ritu!

I'm sure none of us - be it from any generation would be untouched by her songs, and I'm sure she will continue to inspire the future generations as well.

I remember when i was in school, we did not have too many sources of entertainment. Radio was the chief among them and the programs then - Vividh Bharati used to only play old songs.

It would be my daily routine - come back from school just in time to rush to switch on the radio and tune in to 'Manchahe Geet'. The host would announce each song - and most of them would either be Lata solos or duets. Hearing her name became second nature to associating it with the most melodious songs across the decades.

I find it telling that like you said, playback singing was not that well-established when she came in. It was still the days of singing stars - actors that sang for themselves. Not only did she have to break that mould, she also had to battle the public mindset of preferring female alto voices that were thicker. And man, did she break these moulds! And created one of her own so strong that no one could break it to this day!

I love so many of the songs you've listed, but for me, the Lata of the late 40s and 50s will always have an edge over later years' Lata. There was something so sweetly innocent, so raw, so vibrant in her voice when she started out. It makes me want to hug her voice in joy! ❤️

I'll be posting some 40s and 50s songs that she sang for different music directors but from her later years here's a Tamil song sung with SPB under the genius IlaiyaRaja's baton that absolutely has my heart.

The song ebbs and flows like a rapidly moving stream and so does Lata's voice lift and fall. Just listen to the cadence in her tone, and in a language with words that are difficult to pronounce even for a native speaker. She is phenomenal (and so is this song). It's from the movie Sathya (1988) which is a remake of Arjun starring Sunny Deol.

Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena

Kavidhaigal padikkudhu

Kulu kulu thendral

Kaatrum veesudhu

Sila neram silu silu silu ena

Siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu

Engum dhegam koosudhu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDjDDkuSS80

Priya ... It makes me want to hug her voice in joy! What a beautiful expression! ❤️

The song ebbs and flows like a rapidly moving stream and so does Lata's voice lift and fall.❤️

Lata was a divine singer, who chiseled every song to perfection. It is an experience to live through her voice. With her divine voice, she seemed to be walking along every step of the way, with us always in joy or sorrow. Her magical voice is a relief and a therapy for many anguished souls. It was a pure joy listening to her songs as a music lover. We cannot imagine anyone singing with such emotion and passion. And her pronunciation was flawless whenever she sings in other language songs.

As many music lovers aptly mentioned, she is an institution for Indian film music.

Here is the list of her Awards, just have a look .... Amazing.

A true achiever⭐️

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_received_by_Lata_Mangeshkar#Doctor_of_Letters

Ritu, a well-written tribute to Lata .🤗

Most of all those songs you mentioned are my all-time favorites. ❤️

Everyone poured out their heartfelt feelings with stirred emotions.

Actually, I believe that this thread is worthy of becoming a Global Thread.

I have heard the name of this place many times on All India Radio! Jhumri Telaiya ⭐️

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/jhumri-telaiya-and-lata-mangeshkar-inseparable-connection/articleshow/89385140.cms

Someone posted this link in GA thread.

Few days ago I posted in this very same thread what got me hooked to hindi film music at an early age, it was none other than Lathaji’s Aayegga aanewaala. Since then there was no turning back. Not a day goes by without listening to atleast 1 song of hers.

All her song invokes the right emotions in me every single time, be it sad, happy, emotional. Posting couple of songs from her vast collection.

Gote Gore o baake chore

https://youtu.be/WkErlBw-8_k

Yeh zindagi ussi ki hai - happy version

https://youtu.be/03E3xgf8Jpg

Yeh Zindagi ussi ki hai - Sad version

https://youtu.be/1eFso_5-bFc

C. Ramchandra

Lata has sung some great songs for CR, and it's well-known that CR preferred Lata for all his female songs. In fact it was even rumored that he wanted to marry her and proposed, and when she rejected him, they had a falling out. He tried to sabotage her wedding to Jaikishen (Now these are all accounts I've read, am not sure of their veracity). Be that as it may, they created some beautiful songs together.

Mohabbat aisi dhadkan hai - Anarkali (1953)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BXWzBGg4mE

Dil se bhula do tum hume- Patanga (1949)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFuidskMT00

Kaise aaoon jamuna ke teer - Devta (1956)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js7LosaknB8