"Dil-E-Nadan" [1953] is an Indian Hindi film directed by Abdul Rashid Kardar.
Starring Talat Mahmood, Shyama, Shyam Kumar, Dewan Sharar, Ramesh, Peace Kanwal and Miss Firoza.
Music is by Anil Biswas and Ghulam Mohammed.
Lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni..........
Talat Mahmood (February 24, 1924 -- May 9, 1998) was a popular Indian playback singer and film actor. A recipient of Padma Bhushan he is famous for his ghazals, resulting in a title of "king of ghazals" bestowed upon him by fans and critics.
Talat saab as he is now referred to, has often been described as a singer with a silky voice. His voice never suited loud songs, songs that demanded a high-pitched voice. Shouting or screaming didn't suit him and so he avoided those kinds of songs too. He only sang soft, romantic, lyrical, ghazals.Talat saab went for his vocal training under PT.S C R.BHATT in Bhatkhande music college lucknow....
Talat Mahmood was born in Lucknow, India, to Manzoor Mahmood. Talat showed his musical leanings from a very young age and would enjoy sitting through all-night music soiree's listening patiently to some of the biggest names in classical Indian music then.
Belonging from a conservative Muslim background, singing was not encouraged. Talat had to choose between working in films and staying at home. Despite his parent's objection he opted for the former, though his family accepted the fact only about a decade later when the industry gained respect.
Personality;
People who remember Talat describe his nature as a quiet one. He is often written and described as a decent man, as his voice reflected that decency and sense of calm. Music directors who worked with him claim that when one would listen to him, you would get the feeling that he's a soft-hearted man. As Naushad aptly reflects about Talat; "Because one's character reflects one's art too"....
Interesting facts;
* For Talat's film 'DIL E NADAAN', famous producer A.R. Kardar launched an 'All India Beauty Contest' to hunt for a new heroine to act opposite this immensely popular and much sought after Singing Star. The winner was beautiful Peace Kanwal.
* In 1956, Talat became the first ever Indian playback singer to go abroad for commercial concerts.
* On Talat's US Concert Tour, Talat's popularity prompted famous New York television host Joe Franklin to invite Talat on his hugely popular programme "The Joe Franklin Show" watched by over 25 million Americans. He introduced Talat to American audiences as "The Frank Sinatra Of India !"
* 1954, the year Binaca Geet Mala switched to a countdown system; the topper was Talat Mahmood's "Jayen to jayen kahan".
* Producer-Director-Studio Owner Mehboob Khan of 'Mother India' fame, would always put his finger on Talat's throat and tell him "Khuda ka noor tumhare gale mein hai!"
* Talat's first recording: "Sab din ek samaan nahin hote" - for HMV in 1941.
* Talat's first film recording: "Jago musafir jago" for film RAJLAXMI in 1945.
* Talat's last recording: Ghazal album titled "GHAZAL KE SAAZ UTHAO" for HMV in 1986. * Has sung in 17 Indian languages to include - Urdu/ Hindi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Gujrati, Marathi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Sindhi, Awadhi, Marwari, Assamese.
* In 1979, Talat performed at the world renowned Royal Albert Hall. Talat was the second Indian playback singer after Lata Mangeshkar to be invited to perform at this historical venue....
[Wikipedia & IMDb]
loved this song; had vinyl copy when dad was living; have tried for years to find this soing, cud not remember the name; many thanx
dtownabi 1 month ago
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yuanyuanyuanyin 7 months ago
A heart touching song from the film Dil-E-Nadan. Thanks a ton for sharing as you always do!
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