Rafi -Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaaye - Pyaasa [1957]

Pyaasa (Hindi: प्यासा, Urdu: پیاسا; Eternal Thirst in English) is a 1957 Hindi film directed by Guru Dutt. The film tells the story of struggling poet, Vijay (Guru Dutt), trying to make his works known in post-independence India. Gulabo (Waheeda Rehman in her first major leading role in Hindi cinema), a prostitute with a heart of gold, eventually helps him get his poems published. The music was composed by S.D. Burman and lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi.

With commercial success of thrillers like Baazi, Jaal, Aar Paar, C.I.D and comedies Mr. & Mrs. '55, Guru Dutt and his studio were financially secure and established. He could now make movies he really wanted to make, including Pyaasa. Pyaasa is rated as one of the best 100 films of all-time by Time Magazine, which called it "the soulfully romantic of the lot." Indiatimes Movies ranks the movie amongst the Top 25 Must See Bollywood Films.

Cast; * Mala Sinha - Meena * Guru Dutt - Vijay * Waheeda Rehman - Gulabo * Rehman - Mr. Ghosh * Johnny Walker - Abdul Sattar

The film then and now;

* There was a debate between writer Abrar Alvi and Guru Dutt on film's ending. Abrar wanted the protagonist to accept and compromise with the prevailing material social reality; Guru Dutt insisted otherwise.
* Song Sar jo tera chakraye composed by S.D Burman was actually based on tune composed by his son R.D Burman.
* Pyaasa was to be made with actresses, Nargis Dutt and Madhubala in the roles Mala Sinha and Waheeda Rehman played eventually. But the two actresses couldn't decide which role they wanted to play and Guru Dutt eventually opted for two then new actresses, Mala and Waheeda.
* Guru Dutt wanted Dilip Kumar to play the leading role in the movie, which the tragedy king declined. Guru Dutt himself played and movie went on to become one the most commercially successful movies of the year.....

Mohammed Rafi (December 24, 1924 -- July 31, 1980) was an Indian playback singer. He has sung in many Indian languages, including Hindi, Urdu,Punjabi, Marathi and Telugu, but he is chiefly remembered for his songs from Hindi cinema (also known as Bollywood). His songs are widely popular in the Indian subcontinent. Along with Mukesh and Kishore Kumar, he was one of the three leading male Bollywood playback singers from the 1950s to the 1970s..
Government Awards; * 1948 - Rafi received a silver medal from the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on the first anniversary of the Indian Independence Day. * 1965 - he was honoured with the Padmashri by the Government of India.
National Film Awards; * 1968 - National Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Neel Kamal composed by Ravi. * 1977 - National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for Kya Hua Tera Wada song in the film Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin), composed by RD Burman, lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Filmfare Awards; * 1960 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho song in the film Chaudhvin Ka Chand * 1961 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko song in the film Sasural * 1964 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for Chahunga Mein Tujhe song in the film Dosti * 1966 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for Baharon Phool Barsao song in the film Suraj * 1968 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for Dil Ke Jharoke Mein song in the film Brahmachari * 1977 - Filmfare Best Male Playback Award for Kya Hua Tera Vaada song in the film Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards; * 1965 - Best Male Playback Singer for Dosti * 1966 - Best Male Playback Singer for Arzoo.........
[Wikipedia]

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[1955shashi]

Absolutely awesome song ! Great lyrics by the rebel poet Sahir, SD Burman's brilliant score, Guru Dutt's emotional portrayal, exquisite picturization & Rafi's unmatched genius make this an unforgettable experience. They dont create such magic anymore. Thanks yuan for uploading this nostalgic number of rare class.

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@1955shashi - You are most welcome my dear friend and thank you for the nice comment.

Sadly, I had to agree with what you said, "........They dont create such magic anymore....."

Take care.

[shekarman]

Every ethical person dilemma -- this how one would feel if one is ethical and dealing with the world and is completely lost and in a bad mood.

Arguably one of the best Hindi films ever made -- heck - one of the best movies ever made, period.

If one wants to find real drama, real mystery, real portrayal of the eternal conflict of good versus evil and the conflict of values on a grand scale -- this is the movie for you - and that too portrayed without special effects, stunts, dushum-dushum.

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

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[mrkhuram2]

@yuanyuanyuanyin  is this is the poem CHAKLA by sahir ludhyanvi? plz correct me if i am mistaken

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@mrkhuram2 - I am sorry my friend, I do not know Hindi language. However, I just went through "Wikipedia" to look but they have not mentioned anything about this.

In the past, our friendly viewers always used to clarify such matters and I am sure this time also there is going to be some one who is going to help us.

Please help.

Thank you.

[Gothica247]

part2

THE YOUTH ARE CONFUSED, SO THEY GET GROOMED FOR THE MARKETPLACE,

EVEN LOVE HAS BECOME A FINANACIAL TRANSACTION, IF YOU GAINED THIS WORLD, SO WHAT?

[KuliLFC]

awesome tune !!!!!!

[MrYogi1965]

** Great **

[harishkumar09]

Karnataka has given many good Hindi directors such as Guru Dutt, V.Shantaram and M.S.Sathyu (of Garam Hawa fame).

[harishkumar09]

@Sal1675

Guru Dutt himself is from Karnataka.

[54vendy]

i love it , the thought behind this movie

[SuperSuman1000]

there are 2 deaf who disliked this song really gem and only one of its kind truely a melody

[mahakavilavinani]

this kind of songs a person need a great heart to listen

[MUHAMMADRAFIMUJAHID]

Excellent, A Thought provoking! by Muhammad Rafi (The Great) May his soul rest in eternal peace (aameen)

[RealMusicKing]

@vkshitiz You can write, if you try hard enough. All is possible.

[RealMusicKing]

@mrkhuram2 Poem Chakle by Sahir was also in Pyaasa as "Yeh Koochey Yeh Neelam Ghar Dilkashi Ke,Yeh Lut-te Huwe Carvaan Zindagi Ke, Kahan Hain Kahan Hain Muhafiz Khudi Ke, Jinhein Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahan Hain?".The last line was changed due to govt pressure on Sahir. Original line was "Sana Khwan-e-Taqdees-e-Mashriq Kahan Hain". Very unusual because Sahir was known not let a Music Director change his words. Many MD's didn't like him for that incl. Madan Mohan. Sahir was a hard headed.