May 07, 2012 03:07 AM
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(Updated May 07, 2012 11:52 PM)
Those who speak Hindi and regularly listen to old Hindi songs would know Lataji's songs very well anyway, but I hope this review will help those who do not regularly listen to Hindi songs and who are keen to learn a few old songs of Lataji. I am mainly going to include her solo songs from the 50s and 60s(I shall discuss her duets in a separate post). The songs are in no particular order, and are purely based on my own taste.
Aap Ki Nazaron from Anpadh- This is among the several songs that I'd prefer to listen to if I have had a stressful day, especially late in the evening when surroundings are queit. You do the same, and you will know what I mean(video should be available on youtube). I read somewhere that Naushad remarked to the composer Madan Mohan that he would give away all his songs in exchange for this one song!
Tu Jahaan from Mera Saaya- Another bedtime song. Lataji at her best! What more can I say? Probably one of the best songs to have ever been composed in Hindi(I also love Naino Mein Badrachaye from the same movie).
Suno Sajna from Aaye Din Bahar Ke- Beautiful melody from Lakshmikanth Pyarelal!
Na Jiya Laage Na from Anand- there is a similar song by SPB from the tamil movie Azhiyaatha Kolangal(Naan ennum pozhuthu). Both were composed by Salil Chaudhry.
Mein Tulsi Teri Aangan ki from movie of the same name- Some may be surprised by my inclusion of this song among the top 20, but I personally love the way Lataji has sung this song.
Dheere Dheere Machal from Anupama- A song that takes you out of this world!
Aaja Re Pardesi from Madhumathi- Another bedtime song. Lataji got her first filmfare award for this song. Nectar just flows in her voice. For many years, I thought this was a S D Burman song, and didn't realise that the composer was actually Salil Chaudhry.
Phaili Hui Hai from House no 44. Here is one from my favourite S D Burman! Absolutely beautiful singing.
Sapne Mein Sajan from Gateway of India- You don't have to know Hindi to appreciate this beautiful song. One of my all time favourites.
Yun Hasraton ki Daag from Adalat- Another absolute beauty. What a voice!(I also love Unko Yeh Shikayat from the same movie). There is not a single song like this these days.
11, Aap Kyon Roye from Woh Kaun Thi- One of the best sad songs(there are two other beautiful songs from the same movie- Naina Barse and Jiya Lage Na Mora)
Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye from Love in Tokyo- Wonderful composition and wonderful singing!
Ek Diya jala Ke Gaya from Akashdeep- Listen to this song, and you will know why she is called the queen of melody. So softly rendered.
Mohabbat Aisi Dhadkan from Anarkali- Another beautiful sad song(another song that I love from the same movie is Yeh Zindagi Usi Khai)
Thandi Hawayen from Nau Jawan- Another beauty from SDB- Lataji combination. I am a big fan of Alka Yagnik and Shreya Ghoshal, but have to say that those golden times when they composed such absolute beauties are behind us.
O Sajna Barkha Bahar from Parakh- Melody at its best!
Sathyam Sivam Sundaram from movie of the same name- there are no adjectives to describe this song!
Tera Mera Pyar Amar from Asli Naqli- Another sad song beautifully rendered by Lataji.
Kisliye Mein Pyar Kiya from The train- Very good song. Again beautifully sung.
Teri Aankhon ke Siva from Chiraag- Rafi Saab's version is of course very popular, but I like Lataji's version too.
There are not many songs of Lataji that I like from the 80s and 90s when Alka Yagnik started to rule, but I have to mention Tera Bina from Ghar, Nindiya Se from Hero and Maye Ni Maye from Hum Aapke Hain Kaun. Lataji truly deserves her Bharat Ratna!
