By
Sharada Iyer
The contribution of Hindi cinema and Hindi movie music in taking the fundamental information of Hindustani classical ragas in a easy type to the lots is indeniable. Whereas a median listener with none technical information of those ragas would discover it troublesome to hearken to any classical track in its pure type with all the standard nuances intact, such an individual would totally take pleasure in any movie track frivolously clothed in these ragas and embellished with significant lyrics that contact an emotional chord in his/her coronary heart.
This wonderful accomplishment could be attributed to the music administrators and lyricists of the ‘Golden Period’ of Hindi movie music- the interval between the late 1940’s – early 1970’s, who churned out memorable songs that are remembered and revered even at present. By skillfully weaving the fundamentals of the ragas from our wealthy musical heritage in a easy type, completely different music administrators touched upon this raga in several methods to convey the temper of the scene and the character within the movie. These memorable songs thus reached a a lot wider part of the viewers and gave them a mass attraction.
Raga Pilu
Raga Pilu is a light-weight classical raga and usually fitted to light-hearted compositions like ‘thumri’, ‘bhajan’, ‘dadra’, and ‘ghazal’. Every of those genres has a specific construction to it and the compositions are very nice, evocative and convey a plethora of feelings starting from devotion and craving to like and even lullaby. To get a primary concept of the fantastic thing about this raga right here is the YouTube hyperlink to a shehnai recital by Ustad Bismillah Khan taking part in raga Pilu:
This raga has been extensively utilized in Hindi movie music and there are scores of ‘Pilu’-based songs that are very catchy and hummable. A number of music administrators set their songs on this raga due the pleasing and melodious really feel of this raga.
As talked about earlier within the weblog, there are a lot of Hindi movie songs based mostly on this raga and it not possible to incorporate all of them in a single submit. This weblog lists 18 widespread songs based mostly on Raga Pilu which embrace bhajan, lullaby, love track, poignant melody in addition to fast-moving track with catchy beats. Additionally included is a observe on the movie to provide an concept of the characters on whom it’s picturized.
Allow us to begin the weblog with this beautiful bhajan from the 1960 movie Ek Phool Chaar Kaante sung by Lata Mangeshkar and set to tune by music-directors Shankar-Jaikishen.
Tune: ‘Banwaari re, jeene ka sahara tera naam re…’ (Ek Phool Chaar Kaante)
Within the movie, Waheeda Rehman has 4 uncles with completely different concepts of how one can carry her up and all 4 are looking for her a suitor in accordance with their concepts. One among them, Dhumal, is a non secular fellow and Waheeda is made to sing devotional songs within the temple for him.
Tune: ‘Kaali ghata chhaye extra jiya tarsaye…’ (Sujata)
Subsequent in line we have now an endearing track by Asha Bhosle from the movie Sujata the place Nutan is pondering of her lover Sunil Dutt and desires he had been close to her. She belongs to a decrease caste however Sunil Dutt is drawn to her for who she is and doesn’t imagine in caste system. The phrases within the track carry out her emotions fantastically and music director S D Burman skillfully navigates the tune via raga Pilu. The movie with its revolutionary thought was an enormous hit and the songs of the movie grew to become highly regarded.
Tune: ‘Jhoole mein pawan ke aayee bahar pyar kar le…’ (Baiju Bawra)
The movie Baiju Bawra which launched within the 12 months 1953, had some nice classical songs by Naushad. Director Vijay Bhatt wished to make a movie with classical music as the primary plot of the story and going in opposition to the developments of that point he confirmed guts in sticking to his perception and even signed two new faces Bharat Bhushan and Meena Kumari because the protagonists. The movie until at present is remembered as an ideal musical and music director Naushad received the one Filmfare award of his profession for this movie. Here’s a tremendous romantic duet picturized on the 2 actors set to raga Pilu.
Tune: ‘Maine shaayad tumhe pehle bhi kahin dekha hai…’ (Barsaat ki Raat)
This track is from the musical blockbuster of 1960- Barsaat ki Raat. Thought-about until date as having one of many best soundtracks of Hindi cinema the movie additionally had an emotional plot which retains the viewer engaged. This Muslim social starring Bharat Bhushan and Madhubala had Shyama because the third angle of the triangle. He performs a struggling poet and Madhubala is his huge fan although she has by no means met him. One stormy night time they by chance stumble upon one another at the hours of darkness, and when lightning strikes, they get take a look at one another and sparks fly. Quickly after, he sings on the radio recollecting this whole incident of the wet assembly and she or he realizes that the individual she had seen that night time had been none apart from the poet she adores. Following this she attends a perform the place he sings this track based mostly on raga Pilu, acknowledging his emotions for her as soon as once more.
Tune: ‘Extra saiyyanji utrenge paar nadiya dheere baho…’ (Udan Khatola)
The tragic love story Udan Khatola which launched in 1955 was produced by music director Naushad and directed by S U Sunny. The love story concerned three principal characters- Dilip Kumar, Nimmi and Suryakumari. Someday Dilip Kumar’s airplane crashes and he lands in a metropolis dominated by ladies. Nimmi rescues him they usually fall in love however when the princess of the town performed by Suryakumari meets him, she too falls in love with him. The track chosen here’s a soothing melody the place Nimmi lovingly rows her lover in her boat and needs to get him safely to the shore.
Tune: ‘Dheere se aaja ri akhiyan mein nindiya aaja ri aaja…’ (Albela)
The movie Albela starring Bhagwan and Geeta Bali was a musical-super-hit of its time and the music director C Ramchandra composed many glorious songs. If one hears the audio model of this soothing track set to raag Pilu, the lyrics counsel that it’s a lullaby sung by a mom to her little one, however there are three variations of the track and none of them is picturized like that. There’s a male joyful model which Bhagwan sings to Geeta Bali whereas driving a automotive. There’s a feminine joyful model which Bhagwan’s sister sings to him and the third is a tragic feminine model which the sister sings when she is on the streets along with her father.
Tune: ‘Dhadakte dil ki tamanna o mera pyar ho tum…’ (Shama)
The movie Shama was a love triangle starring Suraiya, Nimmi and Vijay Dutt. Each the feminine characters fall in love with Vijay Dutt. However he loves solely Suraiya. Nimmi true to her title within the movie Shama (candle), sacrifices herself. The track chosen here’s a beautiful romantic quantity and apparently Suraiya sings for Nimmi additionally aside from herself.
Tune: ‘Ae meri zohrajabeen tujhe maloom nahin…’ (Waqt)
The movie Waqt directed by Yash Chopra laid the inspiration of the favored ‘misplaced & discovered’ theme for the Hindi movie business and a number of other movies have been made based mostly on this plot through the years. On this movie Balraj Sahni’s loves his household and has huge goals for his sons once they develop up however destiny has different plans in retailer. A devastating earthquake hits the city they usually all get separated and all his goals are thrown asunder. This track by Manna Dey in raga Pilu is an evergreen track with very catchy beats and the phrases handle to fire up feelings in any listener to this present day. As quickly because the track finishes, the earthquake strikes.
Tune: ‘Mainnu ishq da lagya rog…’ (Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin)
Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin starring Pooja Bhatt and Aamir Khan and directed by Mahesh Bhatt was a remake of the favored Raj-Kapoor-Nargis starrer of 1957 Chori-Chori. Pooja‘s father disapproves of her relationship along with her lover and in anger she runs away from dwelling to unite with him. Nevertheless, in the midst of her journey, she meets an attention-grabbing man, Aamir Khan, whom she finds exasperating initially however quickly begins to fall in love with him. He helps her discover her lover however now after spending a lot time with him, she loses all curiosity in assembly her so-called-lover and is gloomy pondering of the separation from Aamir that awaits her the following day. The phrases set to raga Pilu convey this temper successfully.
Tune: ‘Maine rang li aaj chunariya sajna tore rang mein…’ (Dulhan Ek Raat Ki)
This joyful track sung by Lata Mangeshkar is from the movie Dulhan Ek Raat Ki, starring Nutan Dharmendra and Rehman. Lovers Dharmendra and Nutan should not in a position to get married due to the lecherous Rehman who profiting from a weak second rapes her. Loads of drama ensues earlier than Dharmendra realizes that Nutan is faultless and agrees to marry her however then Rehman will get murdered and issues go awry. Lastly Nutan will get to be Dharmendra’s spouse just for one night time, because the title suggests. This track is sung by Nutan when Dharmendra agrees to marry her and her coronary heart is filled with hopes and goals.
Tune: ‘Itni shakti hame dena knowledge man ka vishwas kamzor ho na…’ (Ankush)
Directed by N Chandra, the movie Ankush instructed the story of 4 unemployed youths and the way their lives are wasted until their new neighbours – a younger lady and her grandmother carry a couple of change of their perspective. However then a tragedy strikes which causes these youths to take regulation of their arms and are lastly sentenced for his or her crime. This soothing and galvanizing bhajan in raga Pilu grew to become a super-hit and at present whereas nobody even remembers the movie, the bhajan is performed repeatedly throughout a number of events and generally in faculties additionally. The feminine model is sung by Sushma Shrestha and Pushpa Pagdare and music composer is Kuldeep Singh.
Tune: ‘Primary yeh sochkar unke dar se utha tha…’ (Haqeeqat)
The 1964 battle film Haqeeqat directed by Chetan Anand is taken into account by many as the perfect battle movie made in Hindi cinema until date. The movie had an ensemble forged of very proficient actors and haunting music by Madan Mohan. The track chosen on this weblog is a delicate quantity sung by one of many troopers performed by Sudhir, when he misses his woman love on the border and is deeply saddened when he doesn’t obtain any letter from her. The movie depicts that although these troopers put up a tricky exterior and a courageous entrance relating to preventing the enemy, there’s an inside weak aspect the place they miss their family members. The track begins with a delicate violin piece in raga Pilu performed by Pyarelal Sharma (from the Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo), adopted by a delicate buzzing by Mohammed Rafi and the violin could be heard once more.
Tune: ‘Kaisa jadoo balam tune daara…’ (12 O’ Clock)
12 O’ clock was a homicide thriller and apparently had the identical forged of Chaudvin Ka Chand-Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman and Johny Walker. Guru Dutt performs a lawyer and Waheeda Rehman is his secretary. Additional she stays along with her uncle who occurs to be the neighbour of Guru Dutt. Not surprisingly romance brews between them and after a few conferences, Waheeda is completely captivated with him and in a cheerful temper sings this track which touches upon the raga Pilu. Geeta Dutt’s soothing vocals are a pleasure to hearken to. By the way Rehman who performs Waheeda’s brother-in-law seems very good-looking and suave because the villain.
Tune: ‘Kahe gumaan kare sakhi ri…’ (Tansen)
This track is from the 1943 movie Tansen based mostly on the early lifetime of the good musician Tansen, certainly one of Emperor Akbar’s 9 jewels in his courtroom. The movie directed by Jayant Desai had the 2 singing stars Ok L Saigal and Khursheed Bano, who play Tansen and his childhood good friend Tani respectively. He leaves his village as a younger boy to study music and on his return meets up together with his Tani who in her playful method retains teasing Tansen. Throughout one such event, he sings this track to her. The raga in Ok L Saigal’s golden voice is a deal with for music lovers. The movie had greater than a dozen songs all based mostly on classical ragas. As it isn’t doable to embed this track right here, do go to the hyperlink given to take pleasure in this track:
Tune: ‘Ab ke baras bhejo bhaiyya ko…’ (Bandini)
This track from the Bimal Roy directed movie Bandini is sung by Asha Bhosle and is sung by the inmates of a ladies’s jail. The heroine Nutan is serving sentence for a homicide she has dedicated. Music is by S D Burman and lyricist Shailendra based mostly his phrases on a people track the place the ladies after marriage keep in mind their childhood dwelling, dad and mom and associates and yearn for the times passed by. Within the movie’s context, the inmates keep in mind with grief the lifetime of innocence they lived earlier than however which is now misplaced ceaselessly.
Tune: ‘Tere bin sooni nain hamaare…’ (Meri Soorat Teri Aankhen)
Directed by R Ok Rakhan, the emotional and thought-provoking movie Meri Soorat Teri Aankhen launched in 1963 makes us surprise why we people connect a lot significance to our pores and skin color! Tarun Bose is so disillusioned when his spouse provides delivery to a dark-skinned child that he asks his physician to desert him and informs his spouse that the kid was stillborn. Adopted by a childless couple of one other faith, the kid grows as much as be Ashok Kumar who’s educated in classical music by his adopted father Kanhaiyalal. Someday circumstances drive the latter to disclose the reality to Ashok Kumar earlier than dying, after which Ashok Kumar goes looking for his organic dad and mom. He has now mastered classical singing and on this track based mostly in raga Pilu, when he’s singing his emotions, Asha Parekh who has come along with her lover Pradeep Kumar in the identical space is enchanted by his voice although she can not see his face. Ashok Kumar is sensible within the movie.
Tune: ‘Kabhi aar kabni paar laaga teere nazar…’ (Aar-Paar)
This Guru Dutt-Shyama starrer of 1954 Aar-Paar, was a musical super-hit. The 2 seemed superb as a romantic couple and their on-screen chemistry was a lot appreciated. Within the scene, Shyama’ automotive is having downside and Guru Dutt pretending to assist is having enjoyable teasing her. Sung by Shamshad Begum, it is a light-hearted peppy quantity based mostly on raga Pilu. An attention-grabbing truth about this track is that it was initially picturized on Jagdeep who was nonetheless a baby artiste and the censor board of that point discovered it very vulgar and ordered Guru Dutt to scrap it. However simply earlier than launch, as Guru Dutt couldn’t get any widespread dancer of that point, he determined to get newcomer Kum Kum to shoot the track in 2-3 days. Mockingly this very track grew to become the largest hit of the movie and Kum Kum shot to fame along with her very first movie due to this track. By the way Jagdeep remains to be a part of the track however is barely seen dancing with different avenue youngsters.
Tune: ‘Sur na saje kya gaun predominant…’ (Basant Bahar)
This movie starring Bharat Bhushan and Nimmi had music by Shankar-Jaikishen, and all of the songs of the movie had been based mostly on completely different classical ragas. Within the movie Bharat Bhushan, the son of the courtroom astrologer, isn’t concerned about astrology however eager on studying classical music from the courtroom musician. However the musician’s son out of jealousy administers some type of poison to Bharat Bhushan and simply earlier than a contest in entrance of the King, Bharat Bhushan loses his voice. He then comes throughout an previous man-Man Mohan Krishna- with a divine voice and requests him to take him as his disciple. When the latter refuses saying that every individual should discover his personal notes to change into knowledgeable singer and walks off in a huff, Bharat Bhushan goes after him singing this beautiful track based mostly on raga Pilu.
