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10 Timeless Bollywood Classics By The Legendary Lata Mangeshkar You Should Listen Today

For more than seven decades, Lata Mangeshkar has been an iconic voice of Indian film music. As the most recorded artist in history, she’s had a hand in making some of Bollywood’s most beloved classics. Today, we’re taking a look at 10 of her timeless tracks that have stood the test of time and still inspire listeners.

Introduction to Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar is a legendary Indian playback singer. She has recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and has sung songs in over thirty-six regional Indian languages. She is one of the best-known and most respected playback singers in India.

Mangeshkar was born on September 28,1929 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, into a Marathi family. Her father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, was a classical singer and her mother, Shevanti, was a homemaker. Mangeshkar’s elder sister, Meena Khadikar, was also a playback singer.

Mangeshkar started singing at an early age and made her film debut when she was just thirteen years old. She has recorded songs for films in various Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya. 

Mangeshkar has won several awards for her contributions to Indian cinema, including the Padma Bhushan (1969), the Padma Vibhushan (1999) and the Bharat Ratna (2001). She has also been awarded the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer five times.

Mangeshkar’s career spans more than seven decades. She has sung songs for some of the biggest names in B

List of the top ten Lata Mangeshkar songs that have stood the test of time 

Lata Mangeshkar is a legendary playback singer in India who has sung thousands of songs in her career spanning over seven decades. Her voice has been heard in some of the most iconic Hindi film songs of all time. Here is a list of the top 10 songs by Lata Mangeshkar that have stood the test of time:

1. Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo: This patriotic song was composed by C. Ramchandra and written by Kavi Pradeep. The song commemorates Indian soldiers who died during the Sino-Indian War in 1962. The song is still remembered today as one of the most emotional and patriotic songs ever sung.

2. Lag Jaa Gale: This romantic ballad was composed by Madan Mohan and written by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan. It was picturized on  Manoj Kumar, Sadhana and released in 1964. The song is still popular today for its soulful melody and lyrics.

3. Chhup Gaye Sare Nazare: The song is a romantic ballad and is one of the most memorable songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar. Her voice is so beautiful and expressive that it perfectly conveys the emotions of the characters in the song.

4. Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi: This evergreen love song was composed  by R.D. Burman and written by Gulzar. It was picturized on Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen from the film “Khamoshi” and released in 1975. The song is still popular today for its soulful composition and meaningful lyrics.

5. Bahon Mein Chale Aao: The lyrics of the song are very heartwarming and describe the feeling of being in love. The song is from the movie Anamika. Bahon Mein Chale Aao is one of those songs that will stay with you long after you’ve heard it.

6. Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chaubara:  This melodious song is from the movie Prem Rog. The song is sung by Lata Mangeshkar, and the music is composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal. 

7. Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai: This song is one of the most popular songs sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh from the movie Shor and was released in 1972. The lyrics of the song are penned by Santosh Anand and the music is composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. It is a perfect track to listen to when you’re feeling romantic or missing your loved one.

8. Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera: The song  was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar, and picturised on Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna. The song starts off with a simple melody that gradually builds up into a crescendo. The lyrics are written in a simple yet emotive style, which perfectly captures the feelings of love and longing. The two singers have done a phenomenal job of conveying these emotions through their voices. The music is also very catchy and will stay with you long after you’ve heard it.

9.  Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum: This is a classic Bollywood song that has been sung by Amitabh Bachhan and Lata Mangeshkar. The song is from the movie Silsila and is one of the most popular songs of all time. The lyrics of the song are very meaningful and the tune is very catchy. The song has a very strong emotional impact on the listeners.

10.  Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi: This song from the movie Masoom is sung by Lata Mangeshkar.  The song is a beautiful ballad that has a message of hope and resilience. It is a perfect song for someone who is going through a tough time in their life. The lyrics are very relatable and the melody is very soothing. This is one of those songs that you can listen to over and over again and never get tired of it.

Describe what makes Lata Mangeshkar’s voice so unique and special

Lata Mangeshkar is often referred to as the Nightingale of India and is one of the most celebrated playback singers in Bollywood history. Her unique voice has been described as “honey-coated” and “clear as a bell”, with a wide range and perfect pitch. Lata Mangeshkar began singing at a young age and made her film debut in “Paa laagu kar jori re” from “Aapki Sewa mein” (1947). She went on to record songs for hundreds of Hindi films and has sung in over 20 languages. Mangeshkar’s voice is truly one of a kind and her contributions to the world of Bollywood music are immeasurable.

How Her Songs Are Still Relevant Today

Lata Mangeshkar is often referred to as the Nightingale of India and has been praised for her exceptional vocal abilities. She has recorded songs in over a thousand Hindi films and has sung in multiple languages .

One of the things that makes Lata Mangeshkar’s music timeless is her ability to connect with her listeners. Her songs are full of emotion and resonate with people even today. In a world where Bollywood movies are increasingly becoming more formulaic, her songs offer a much needed respite. They are a reminder of a simpler time when movie songs were truly reflective of the human experience.

Some of Lata Mangeshkar’s most popular songs include “Bhigi Bhigi Rato Me”, “Tum Aa Gaye Ho Noor Aa Gaya”, “Zindagi Pyar ka Geet Hai”, “Gum Hai Kisike Pyar Me” and “Dil To Hai Dil”. These songs are still relevant today because they deal with universal themes such as patriotism, love, heartbreak and longing. No matter what language you speak or where you’re from, these songs will speak to you on a deep level.

The continued influence of her music and how it has impacted subsequent artists

Lata Mangeshkar is one of the most prolific and respected playback singers in India. She has sung hundreds of songs in Hindi and other Indian languages over her career, which spans more than seven decades. Her music has been influential to subsequent generations of Indian artists, both in terms of her vocal style and the choice of songs she has recorded.

Mangeshkar’s influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary Indian singers. For example, Sunidhi Chauhan has cited Mangeshkar as an inspiration, saying “I grew up listening to Lataji’s songs and try to emulate her style in my own singing.” Similarly, Shreya Ghoshal has said that “Lataji is my biggest inspiration… There is no one who can match her versatility or expressiveness.”

Lata Mangeshkar’s work has also been referenced by a number of international artists. In a 2013 interview, Beyoncé said that she was influenced by Mangeshkar when she was growing up: “My mom used to play a lot of Hindi movie music around the house… I definitely remember being fascinated by the sound of Mangeshkar’s voice.” .

Conclusion

Lata Mangeshkar has been an iconic figure in the Indian music industry for over 70 years, and her influence on popular culture will no doubt continue for generations to come. Her timeless songs have touched the hearts of millions, transcending boundaries of language and geography. There is no denying that Lata Mangeshkar was a pioneer when it came to Bollywood music, and she deserves all the respect and admiration that has been bestowed upon her by fans around the world.

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Lyrics Dekh Tere Sansaar Ki Haalat

Lyrics Dekh Tere Sansaar Ki Haalat

Lyrics in English | Dekh Tere Sansaar Ki Haalat | Nastik-1954 | Kavi Pradeep Dekh Tere Sansaar Ki HaalatKya Ho Gayi BhagwaanKitna Badal Gaya Insaan (2)Suraj Na BadlaChaand Na BadlaNa Badla Re AasmanKitna Badal Gaya Insaan (2)…………. Aaya Samay Bada BedhangaAaj Aadmi Bana LafangaKahin Pe Jhagda Kahin Pe DangaNaach Raha Nar Ho Kar NangaChhal Aur Kapat Ke Haathon ApnaBech Raha ImaanKitna Badal Gaya…

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Tributes to Kavi Pradeep, the great poet-singer and master of the patriotic songs, on his 104th birth anniversary today. Kavi Pradeep was a renowned poet and lyricist who is best known for his patriotic song 'Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon' written as a tribute to the soldiers who had died defending the country during the Sino-Indian War. He was conferred the title of Rashtra Kavi (National Poet) by thegovernment of India and came to be known as Kavi Pradeep. In a career spanning over five decades Pradeep wrote nearly 1700 songs, hymns and fiery, nationalistic poems including the lyrics for some 85 films, many of them box- office hits because of his contribution. But it was for his patriotic songs like "Door hato aye duniya waalon . . . Hindustan hamara hai", that Pradeep was best known. Kavi Pradeep was at his creative zenith when he wrote for the films Nastik (1954) and Jagriti (1954). He even lent his voice for the evergreen song "Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Halat Kya Ho Gayi Bhagwaan, Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan" from the film Nastik (1954). Jagriti is considered to be his best work and it includes hit songs such as Aao Bachcho Tumhein Dikhayen Jhanki Hindustan Ki, Is Mitti Se Tilak Karo, Yeh Dharti Hai Balidan Ki" (sung by himself), "Hum Laaye Hain Toofan Se Kishti Nikal Ke, Is Desh Ko Rakhna Mere Bachcho Sambhal Ke" and "De Dee Humein Azadi Bina Khadag Bina Dhal, Sabarmati Ke Sant Tu Ne Kar Diya Kamaal". His songs were so popular that fans would see his movies repeatedly just to listen to his soulful songs. Kavi Pradeep always believed in writing songs in simple words portraying a meaning fitting into the situation. The popularity of his songs was due to his down-to-earth lyrics and simple language that was well understood by everyone.

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Shakeel Badayuni

Shakeel Badayuni  (August 3, 1916 – April 20, 1970) was an Indian Urdu poet, lyricist and songwriter in Hindi films

Early life

Shakeel Badayuni was born in Badayun, Uttar Pradesh.[4] His father, Mohammed Jamaal Ahmed Sokhta Qadiri, wanted him to have a good career, thus he arranged Arabic, Urdu, Persian, and Hindi tuition for Shakeel at home. His inclination towards poetry was not hereditary like other shayars.[5] One of his distant relatives, Zia-ul-Qadiri Badayuni, was a religious shayar. Shakeel was influenced by him and the contemporary environment of Badayun led him to Sher-o-Shayari.[6]When he joined Aligarh Muslim University in 1936, he started participating in inter-college, inter-university mushairas and won frequently. In 1940, he married Salma, who was his distant relative and had been living in a common house with him since childhood, however, the purdah system was vogue in their family and they were not close. After completing his B.A., he moved to Delhi as a supply officer, but continued participating in mushairas, earning fame nation-wide. Those were the days of shayars who wrote about the downtrodden sections of society, their upliftment, the betterment of society and all. But Shakeel had an altogether different taste - his poetry was romantic and close to the heart.[6] Shakeel used to say:

Main Shakeel Dil Ka Hoon Tarjuman

Keh Mohabbaton Ka Hoon Raazdaan

Mujhe Fakhr Hai Meri Shayari

Meri Zindagi Se Juda Nahin

During Aligarh days, Shakeel Badauni started getting lessons of Urdu poetry from Hakim Abdul Waheed 'Ashk' Bijnori.

Career

Shakeel moved to Bombay in 1944 to write songs for films. He met film producer, A.R. Kardar and music composer, Naushad Ali who asked him to sum up his poetic skills in one line. Shakeel wrote, Hum dard Ka Afsana Duniya Ko Suna Denge, Har Dil Main Mohabbat Ki Ek aag Laga Daingay. Naushad immediately signed him for Kardar's film, Dard (1947). The songs of Dard proved to be very successful especially Uma Devi (Tun Tun)'s Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon. Only a few are so lucky that they attain success in their first film, but Shakeel deserved success which started with Dard and continued on over the years.[6]Together, he and Naushad became one of the most sought after composer/lyricist duos in the industry.

 Among the scores they churned out together, are those of Baiju Bawra (1952), Mother India (1957), and Mughal-e-Azam (1960), that stand out. Other films they scored together include Dulari (1949), Shabab (1954), Ganga Jamuna (1961), and Mere Mehboob (1963). Although Shakeel Badayuni worked most extensively with Naushad, he also collaborated with Ravi and Hemant Kumar as well. His lyrics for the song Husnwale Tera Jawab Nahin and Ravi's music both won Filmfare Awards for the hit film Gharana. His other notable film with Ravi is Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), while Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) is his biggest hit with Hemant Kumar. The title song from Chaudhvin Ka Chand, rendered by Mohammed Rafi, won Badayuni the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist in 1961.

Shakeel penned numbers for around 89 films. In addition, he wrote many popular ghazals which are still sung by vocalists like Pankaj Udhas and others. The Indian government had honoured him with the title Geet Kar-e-Azam.

Association with Naushad

Shakeel shared a close friendship with Naushad, Ravi and Ghulam Mohammed, with whom he enjoyed his life to the fullest. Naushad used Shakeel as the lyricist for his tunes for most of his films for a period of 20 years. Baiju Bawra, which was a milestone in both of their careers, was supposed to go to Kavi Pradeep. Vijay Bhatt, the director of the movie was insistent of using Kavi Pradeep as lyricist since the film was supposed to have many devotional songs. Naushad requested Vijay Bhatt to hear the lyrics written by Shakeel. Vijay Bhatt agreed and the rest was history.[6]

When Shakeel Badayuni was diagnosed with TB , he was put up in a sanitorium in Panchgani for treatment.Naushad knowing that his financial condition was not well took 3 films to him and got him a payment of nearly 10 times more than his normal fees.

Association with Ravi

Shakeel also wrote a substantial chunk of his songs for music director Ravi Sharma. Prominent amongst those were Gharana, Ghunghat and Grihasti as well as Phool Aur Patthar, Chaudhvin Ka Chand and Do Badan.[6]

Association with Hemant Kumar

Shakeel wrote for Hemant Kumar for movies like Bees Saal Baad, Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam, Bin Badal Barsaat.[6]

Association with S.D.Burman

Shakeel penned lyrics for the tunes of S D Burman for movies Kaise Kahoon & Benazir.[6]

Others

C.Ramachandra - Zindagi Aur Maut, Wahan Ke Log.[6] Roshan - Bedaag, Noorjahan.[6]

Personal life

Shakeel Badayuni succumbed to diabetes complications at the age of fifty-three on 20 April 1970,at Bombay Hospital leaving behind his wife, a son and a daughter. His friends Ahmed Zakaria and Rangoonwala formed a trust called Yaad-e-Shakeel after his death and this trust is now the source of some income to his bereaved family.[6]Shakeel loved to play badminton, go on picnics and hunting trips and fly kites with his friends from the industry, Naushad and Mohammed Rafi. Sometimes Johny Walker would join them in kite-flying competitions. Dilip Kumar, writers Wajahat Mirza, Khumar Barabankhvi and Azam Bajatpuri were among Shakeel’s other close friends within the industry.[.[1][2][3]

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3rd August marks the birth day of one of the legends of Indian film music, Shakeel Badayuni, the shayar supreme Geetkar-e-Azam' was born at Badayun in UP in 1916. Shakeel moved to Bombay in 1944, to write songs for films. He met film producer, A.R. Kardar and music composer, Naushad Ali, who asked him to sum up his poetic skills in one line. Shakeel wrote, Hum Dard Ka Afsana Duniya Ko Suna Denge, Har Dil Main Mohabbat Ki Ek Aag Laga Dengey. Naushad immediately retained him for Kardar's film, Dard (1947). The songs of Dard proved to be very successful, especially Uma Devi (Tun Tun)'s Afsana Likh Rahi Hoon. Only a few are so lucky that they attain success in their first film, but Shakeel deserved success which started with Dard and continued on over the years. Together, he and Naushad became one of the most sought after composer/lyricist duos in the industry. Among the scores they churned out together, are those of Deedar (1951), Baiju Bawra (1952), Mother India (1957), and Mughal-e-Azam (1960), that stand out. Other films they scored together include Dulari (1949), Shabab (1954), Ganga Jamuna (1961), and Mere Mehboob (1963). Although Shakeel Badayuni worked most extensively with Naushad, he also collaborated with Ravi and Hemant Kumar as well. His lyrics for the song Husnwale Tera Jawab Nahin and Ravi's music score both won Filmfare Awards for the hit film Gharana. His other notable film with Ravi is Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), while Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) is his biggest hit with Hemant Kumar. The title song from Chaudhvin Ka Chand, rendered by Mohammed Rafi, won Badayuni the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist in 1961. Shakeel penned numbers for around 89 films. In addition, he wrote many popular ghazals sung by Begum Akhtar, and which are still sung by vocalists like Pankaj Udhas and others. The Indian government had honoured him with the title Geet Kar-e-Azam. Association with Naushad Shakeel shared a close friendship with Naushad, Ravi and Naushad's former assistant, Ghulam Mohammed, with whom he enjoyed his life to the fullest. Naushad used Shakeel as the lyricist for his tunes for most of his films for a period of 24 years. Baiju Bawra, which was a milestone in both of their careers, was supposed to go to Kavi Pradeep. Vijay Bhatt, the director of the movie was insistent on using Kavi Pradeep as lyricist, since the film was supposed to have many devotional songs. Naushad requested Vijay Bhatt to hear the lyrics written by Shakeel. Vijay Bhatt agreed. When Shakeel Badayuni was diagnosed with TB, he was put up in a sanitorium in Panchgani for treatment. Naushad knowing that his financial condition was not well, took 3 films to him, getting the lyrcis written in the sanatorium, and got him a payment of nearly 10 times more than his normal fees. Association with Ravi Shakeel also wrote a substantial chunk of his songs for music director Ravi Sharma. Prominent amongst those were Gharana (1961), Ghunghat,Grahasti (1963), Nartaki (1963), as well as Phool Aur Patthar and Do Badan. Association with Hemant Kumar Shakeel wrote for Hemant Kumar for movies like Bees Saal Baad, Sahib Bibi Aur Gulam, Bin Badal Barsaat. Association with S.D.Burman Shakeel penned lyrics for the tunes of S D Burman for movies Kaise Kahoon & Benazir. Others C.Ramachandra – Zindagi Aur Maut, Wahan Ke Log. Roshan – Bedaag, Noorjahan. There is so much that can be written about him, but words will not suffice. At last all we can say is “ये झिंदगी के मेले, दुनिया में कम ना होंगे....अफसोस हम न होंगे" Like बॉलीवुड डायरेक्ट Bollywoodirect

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Remembering Kavi Pradeep on his 102nd birth anniversary. Kavi Pradeep (6 February 1915 – 11 December 1998), born Ramchandra Narayanji Dwivedi, was an Indian poet and songwriter who is best known for his patriotic song Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo written as a tribute to the soldiers who had died defending the country during the Sino-Indian War. His first recognition came for his patriotic lyrics for the film Bandhan (1940). His status as a nationalistic writer got immortalised for writing a daringly patriotic song Door Hato Ae Duniya Walo (Move Away O Outsiders) in India's first golden jubilee hit Kismet (1943) because he was forced to go underground to avoid arrest immediately after the film's release that invited the ire of British government. In a career span of five decades, Kavi Pradeep wrote about 1,700 songs and nationalistic poems including the lyrics for some 72 films, including hits like Chal Chal Re Naujawan in film Bandhan (1940) and Aao Bachcho Tumhein Dikhayen and De Dee Hame Azaadi Bina Khadag Bina Dhaal in film Jagriti (1954) In 1958, HMV, released an album of 13 songs with his lyrics. He was made the Rashtrakavi, (Poet Laureate), and came to be known as, Kavi Pradeep In 1997, he was honoured by India's highest award in Cinema, the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for Lifetime Achievement. Pradeep was invited to a Kavi Sammelan in Bombay where he was offered his first film Kangan (1939), by Himanshu Rai of Bombay Talkies. The film starred Devika Rani and Ashok Kumar. Pradeep shifted to Bombay and wrote four songs for the film, all of which became very popular, and sung three of the songs himself. He next film was Bandhan (1940) produced by S. Mukherjee and directed by Gyan Mukherjee. The music director was Saraswati Devi. This time he wrote all the songs which became huge hits. The most notable is "Chal Chal Re Naujawan", which made waves since the Indian freedom movement was at a crucial juncture. He worked on five more movies for Bombay Talkies which included Punar Milan (1940), Jhoola (1941), Naya Sansar (1941), Anjan (1943) and Kismet (1943). Kismet is known for its patriotic song "Aaj Himalay Ki Choti Se Phir Hum Ne Lalkara Hai, Door Hato Ae Duniyawalon Hindustan Hamara Hai" (From the peak of the Himalayas we are warning other countries to stay away from India as it is our country). Mashaal (1950) was his next film and it features the extremely popular song "Upar Gagan Vishal" sung by Manna Dey. Kavi Pradeep was at his creative zenith when he wrote for the films Nastik (1954) and Jagriti (1954). He even lent his voice for the evergreen song "Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Halat Kya Ho Gayi Bhagwaan, Kitna Badal Gaya Insaan" (Look at your world, O God. How the man has changed!) from the film Nastik (1954). Jagriti is considered to be among his best work for one movie as it includes hit songs such as Aao Bachcho Tumhein Dikhayen Jhanki Hindustan Ki, Is Mitti Se Tilak Karo, Yeh Dharti Hai Balidan Ki" (sung by himself), "Hum Laye Hain Toofan Se Kishti Nikal Ke, Is Desh Ko Rakhna Mere Bachcho Sambhal Ke" and "De Dee Humein Azadi Bina Khadag Bina Dhal, Sabarmati Ke Sant Tu Ne Kar Diya Kamaal". His songs were so popular that fans would see his movies repeatedly just to listen to his soulful songs. Kavi Pradeep always believed in writing songs in simple words portraying a meaning fitting into the situation. The popularity of his songs was due to his down-to-earth lyrics and simple language that was well understood by everyone.