Kishore Kumar – Asha Bhosle / Laxmikant-Pyarelal Overlooked Quadruple

:: Kishore Kumar – Asha Bhosle / Laxmikant-Pyarelal ::  Overlooked Quadruple  It was a surprise when I saw the list of the songs rendered by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle under music directors, Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The song list contains 94 songs.  One should also not forget that Asha Bhosle herself has rendered 494 songs under the… Continue reading Kishore Kumar – Asha Bhosle / Laxmikant-Pyarelal Overlooked Quadruple

Unforgettable Musical :: Basu Chatterjee :: Laxmikant-Pyarelal :: PIYA KA GHAR

The film was made under Rajshrii Films (produced by Tarachand Badjatya) and directed by Basu Chatterjee. It was it’s music that pulls the crowd into the cinema hall. It has also Jaya Bhaduri, fresh from the films like “Guide” & “Uphaar”, in lead roll with Anil Dhavan who was still struggling to establish himself. “PIYA… Continue reading Unforgettable Musical :: Basu Chatterjee :: Laxmikant-Pyarelal :: PIYA KA GHAR

Tetrad Of Dulcet Music:: Anand Bakshi :: Lata Mangeshkar :: Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Tetrad Of Dulcet Music:: Anand Bakshi :: Lata Mangeshkar :: Laxmikant-Pyarelal  Tribute to popular songwriter Anand Bakshi on his 90th Birth anniversary, 21 July.  Laxmikant-Pyarelal with Anand Bakshi, 1680 songs from 302 films, a massive contribution to Hindi Film Music.  When we talk of Lata Mangeshkar and Laxmikant-Pyarelal songs, 712 in numbers of sheer variety.  What… Continue reading Tetrad Of Dulcet Music:: Anand Bakshi :: Lata Mangeshkar :: Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

Manmohan Desai Laxmikant-Pyarelal AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY, Musical Blockbuster.

In sixties Manmohan Desai has directed many hit films under the different banners. He was considered to be the successful director of the sixties / seventies / eighties.  Manmohan Desai was known for making family-centered, action, song and dance films which catered to the tastes of the Indian masses and through which he achieved great… Continue reading Manmohan Desai Laxmikant-Pyarelal AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY, Musical Blockbuster.

Laxmikant-Pyarelal at their ‘melodious’ best. UPHAAR 1971

 Laxmikant-Pyarelal at their ‘melodious’ best. UPHAAR 1971 Laxmikant-Pyarelal in supreme form in early seventies and now most of the big/small producers & directors wanted to have music for their respective films, to be scored by none other than Laxmikant-Pyarelal. It is also to be noted that looking back at the tremendous success of the earlier… Continue reading Laxmikant-Pyarelal at their ‘melodious’ best. UPHAAR 1971

Yash Chopra’s “DAAG” 1973, FIRST Musical with Laxmikant-Pyarelal

As a Director Yash Chopra has given many musical hits under the banner of B.R Films, owned by his brother B.R.Chopra. In 1973 Yash Chopra opted to come out of B R Chopra banner and form ”YASH RAJ FILMS”. Yash Chopra wanted to get the Top Stars and Top Names for his maiden film ”DAAG”,… Continue reading Yash Chopra’s “DAAG” 1973, FIRST Musical with Laxmikant-Pyarelal

LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL :: Inebriant INTOXICATED Songs

Hindi movies are known for their song and dance sequences for all occasions and events: weddings, festivals, love, separation, rain, sunshine and even songs about having fun with alcohol. Inebriant / Intoxicated songs were popular even back in the day and some of Bollywood’s veteran actors have indulged in some tipsy music and dancing. Music… Continue reading LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL :: Inebriant INTOXICATED Songs

Laxmikant-Pyarelal :: Phenomenal Music “Night In London”

Laxmikant-Pyarelal :: Phenomenal Music “Night In London” In the year 1967, Music Directors Laxmikant-Pyarelal in supreme form. The duo officially confirmed their number one position. Laxmikant-Pyarelal’s Many musical hit films, released around 1967, like, “Patthar Ke Sanam”, “Anita”, “Jaal”, “Taqdeer”, “Farz”, “Shagird”, “Milan”  as well as “Night In London”. It was like a “Tsunami” of… Continue reading Laxmikant-Pyarelal :: Phenomenal Music “Night In London”

Metaphysical ANAND BAKSHI and Rhythmic LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL

Metaphysical ANAND BAKSHI & Rhythmic LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL  The association of Songwriter Anand Bakshi and Music Directors Laxmikant-Pyarelal started from the famous song ‘mere mehboob qayamat hogi’ from “Mr. X In Bombay”, 1964. This combo has worked for 304 films, composing 1680 songs of various types and varieties.  Anand Bakshi has written some excellent songs giving philosophical… Continue reading Metaphysical ANAND BAKSHI and Rhythmic LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL