Posting for Rajesh Khanna Birth Anniversary: Dec 29
Rajesh Khanna + R.D. Burman + Kishoreda was an unbeatable combination. Add Anand Bakshi to the mix and the beauty called Amar Prem & you have a masterpiece. I love all the songs in this movie but this one stands out for me simply because of the way Kishoreda sings it. His voice flexes with every emotion - the pain can be felt through the apparent levity of Anand Babu (Rajesh Khanna's character) in the acting and the singing and the words.. oh the words!
Sheeshe ka khilona tha.. kuch na kuch toh hona tha, hua...
Oh that last hua! 


. Sublime.
I also loved this movie - one of Rajesh Khanna's finest performances imo and he's had many.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I81r9C5Mk14
Another Rajesh Khanna movie that captured hearts was Anand. I don't think you can think of him and not bring up this movie. It's kind of synonymous with him. For a long time, I would refer to him as Anand, when I was little and didn't know all the actors' names.
Anand mara nahi... Anand marte nahi 
The music by Salil Chowdhary is impeccable as always. And Mukesh does his best with the compositions, However, my favorite is this one by Mannada..
I love Gulzar's poetry in the other songs, but this one is written by Yogesh and he knocks it out of the park.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y6_cFZsMJA
Rafi was not the voice of choice for Kaka. But in his early days, Rafi has sung some songs for him... one I absolutely love is this duet with him and Lata from Mehboob ki Mehndi, music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, lyrics are by Anand Bakshi again. There's something joyous in the tune reflecting the flush of first love and Rafi's & Lata's voices do absolute justice and Kaka and Leena Chandavarkar look stunning! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEMlo1H9wX8
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