Talat Mahmood - Jayen To Jayen Kahan - Taxi Driver [1954]

"Taxi Driver" [1954] is an Indian Hindi film directed by Chetan Anand.
Starring Dev Anand, Kalpana Kartik, Sheila Ramani, Johnny Walker and Rashid Khan.
Music is by S.D. Burman.
Lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi.................

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]

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[juneg1964]

This is my evergreen song. The tune touches the heart and sole. Lovely thanks for posting. It is so nice of you posting these songs. I love these.

[yuanyuanyuanyin]

@juneg1964 - You are most welcome my dear friend Dr. Arjun.

[gammacapricon]

Haunting to say the least.The music speaks to ones heart direct.

After half a century of listening, first by word of mouth,Radio Ceylon and now with TV /FM /net programmes here in Sri Lanka. it still caresses my ears and moves my soul.

The Ragas are still there as they were then.The musical instruments are there as they were ,(in addition to new many additions), there are singers, directors and songs too. But do they speak to your soul as they did (and still do) in these songs?

[ssmani73]

This one takes me down the memory lane to my schooldays! Every student

when asked to sing a song- out comes this one ! This also makes Dev Anand immortal !

[chellurikm]

i can never forge this evergreen song with an emotional touch!

[kkjb586]

This song was sung by both Lata and Talat. Both could not beat each other.Both have sung this song marvellously.

[rita147001]

Some songs are just out of this world. Each time you listen to them, you get absorbed. We should salute the creators of such melodious songs

[drtgrent]

i saw the pic in himalaya theatre in bangalore.i feel the same thrill even now after so many decadeb