Classic Sad Songs - Part 87 - Indian Cinema - 1949 To 1983

These are some of the most popular Hindi "Sad Songs" of Indian Cinema, produced between 1949 and 1983. Apparently, there are so many but due to copyright issues, I had to skip many of them!
Please note that I have selected these songs as "Sad" considering ONLY the melody and not the lyrics since I do not know Hindi or Urdu languages.
Almost all the songs are very popular in my country, Sri Lanka too.
Thank you.
Yuan.


Song No. 1 - Lata Mangeshkar - Chalte Chalte - Pakeezah [1972]

Song No. 2 - Mukesh - Jaane Chale Jaate Hain Kahaan - Pushpanjali [1970]

Song No. 3 - Mohammed Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar - Aaj Kal Mein Dhal Gaya - Beti Bete [1964]


"Pakeezah" (Hindi: पाकीज़ा, Urdu: پاکیزہ،; lit.the pure one, pure of heart) is a 1972 Indian film. It was directed by Kamal Amrohi who was known for his perfectionism.

The music is by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad.
Lyrics by Kaif Bhopali, Kaifi Azmi, Majrooh Sultanpuri and Kamal Amrohi.

The film tells the story of a Lucknow tawaif played by actress Meena Kumari who died shortly after the film was completed, contributing to its status as a cult film.

Cast; * Ashok Kumar - Shahabuddin * Meena Kumari - Nargis / Sahibjaan * Raaj Kumar - Salim Ahmed Khan * Veena Sapru - Nawabjaan * Nadira - Madame Gauhar Jaan * D.K. Sapru - Hakim Saab

Pakeezah took nearly 14 years to shoot because of a change in relationship between Meena Kumari and the director. Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi were married when Pakeezah was first conceived. Ashok Kumar was to have played the part of Salim, but the part was later played by Raaj Kumar. The character was changed from a businessman to a forest ranger to suit Raaj Kumar's more muscular physique.

Both the film's composer Ghulam Mohammed and cinematographer Josef Wirsching died during the period. Later, composer Naushad stepped in and composed the film's background music as well as its title track. Over a dozen of Bombay's top cinematographers pitched in when they had time; they however managed to maintain its uniform look.

Due to a variety of different factors, Meena Kumari and Kamal Amrohi parted ways and the film remained incomplete. It was only when Nargis and Sunil Dutt saw the rushes of the film that they convinced Meena Kumari to complete it. It was mostly shot in Kamal Amrohi Studios, Mumbai.

Meena Kumari was very ill when filming resumed and can be seen lying down in most of her scenes. For the dance sequences, Padma Khanna was used as a body double and can be seen in the long-shots. Meena Kumari died weeks after the film was released. The film, which had been declared a flop when first released, became a success and achieved cult status.

Pakeezah made news during the Filmfare Awards in 1971 when Pran refused to accept his award for Be-Imaan because he felt that Ghulam Mohammed deserved a posthumous Filmfare award for his songs in Pakeezah.

Awards; * 1973: Filmfare Best Art Direction Award: N.B. Kulkarni.

Soundtrack;

The soundtrack for the film was composed by Ghulam Mohammed and Naushad with lyrics by Kaifi Azmi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Kamal Amrohi and Kaif Bhopali.

Due to the demise of the composer before the completion of the film, Naushad was signed to compose the background score for the film. He also composed the songs, "Nazaria Ki Maari", "Title Music - Alap", "Mora Saajan Sauten Ghar Jaye" and "Kaun Gali Gayo Shyam". These renderings are presented in the voices of the veteran singer Rajkumari, Parveen Sultana, Vani Jairam and Naseem Bano Chopra..................


"Pushpanjali" [1970] is an Indian Hindi film directed by Kishore Sahu.
Starring Sanjay Khan, Naina Sahu, Kishore Sahu, Faryal and Asrani.
Music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal.
Lyrics by Anand Bakshi............


"Beti Bete" [1964] is an Indian Hindi film directed by L.V. Prasad.
Starring Sunil Dutt, B. Saroja Devi, Mehmood, Jamuna, Shubha Khote and Jayant.
Music is by Shankar Jaikishan.
Lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri...........

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[rjkrn98]

great collection yuan...muaah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@rjkrn98 - You are most welcome, my dear friend.

[MrYogi1965]

Song No. 2 - Mukesh - Jaane Chale Jaate Hain Kahaan - Pushpanjali [1970)

wOw

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@MrYogi1965 - I thought "Chalte Chalte" is more popular over there.

[laxmanboolchandani]

"BAHUT KHOOBSURAT" Collection from you Dear Yuan. Thanks

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@laxmanboolchandani - You are most welcome, my dear friend Laxman.

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@surtejyadav - You are most welcome, my dear friend Tej.

[surtejyadav]

Very Nice selection and posting.Thank you for sharing.Tej