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That singing of two lines in “Bhakt Prahlad” did a lot of good
for Geetaji. She kept herself busy singing in several movies that year (1946). But her biggest breakthrough was yet to
come and fortunately for Geetaji and music lovers it didn’t take long.
The two lines Geetaji sang, with a voice full of vivacity and spontaneity, did not go unnoticed on other music directors.
Soon she had assignments started pouring in. Apart from “Bhakt Prahlad” she worked in at least six other films during
that year. She did a full solo in the movie “Kashmir Ki Kali” for music directors Kavita Devi and Master Vithal.
Hanuman Prasadji gave Geetaji a chance to sing a full solo for another movie he provided music for, called “Rasili”.
Music director pair J. Abhyankar and Nagesh Rao had Geeta sing a solo for the movie “Circus King”. She also sang a solo
song in “Pujya Gandhiji”. But one of the bigger name music directors she was able to sing the same year was Anil Biswas.
Even though Biswasji went with Lataji in later years, at least in the movie “Milan” he had Geetaji sing two solos.
S.N. Tripathi, another music director who will employ Geetaji in several of his movies in subsequent years, had her
sing a duet in “Manasarovar”.
Geetaji’s singing history for films in 1946, her debut year, is summarized in the following table. Please note that this
information may not be complete.
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Film Songs Of Geeta Roy In 1946 |
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Song |
Co-singer(s) |
Movie |
Music |
Lyrics |
Chin
Mein Bajegi Bansuriya |
- |
Milan |
Anil
Biswas |
- |
Tumhw
Sajan Manayein-2 |
- |
Milan |
Anil
Biswas |
P.L.Satnoshi |
Jab
Chhad Jawan Hoga |
Shamshad Begum, Munavvar Sultana & Naseem |
Biram
Khan |
Gulam
Haider |
- |
Ab
Jani Re Pehchani Re |
- |
Bhakt
Prahalad |
Hanuman
Prasad |
- |
Suno
Suno Vintee Hamari |
- |
Bhakt
Prahalad |
Hanuman
Prasad |
- |
Neha
Laga Mukh Mod Gay |
- |
rasili |
Hanuman
Prasad |
- |
Preet
kisi Ko Na Chhode |
- |
Circus
King |
J.Abhyankar
& Nagesh Rao |
- |
Jai
Hind Ye Hind Ki Kahaniyan |
Binapani Mukherjee , Mohd. Rafi |
Manassarovar |
S.N.Tripathi |
S.K.Deepak |
Ye
Kisne Meri Hsratton Me Aag |
- |
Kashmir
Ki Kali |
Master
Vithal & Kavita Devi |
- |
Bharat
Maata Namodaya |
- |
Pujya
Gandhiji |
- |
- |
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This was 1947. An important year in many aspects. In the annals of the
history of India, it got freedom from the British rule that year. It was also a great year in the life of Geetaji
because she was spotted by S.D. Burman to sing few songs in his new movie. Burmanda, already an established film
force and a respected music director, heard Geetaji’s two lines from the songs of her debut movie, “Bhakt Prahlad”.
He got hold of her address and met her at her place. He decided to use her voice for his next film with Filmistan,
“Do Bhai”, even though the producer of the film wasn’t sure about the choice. Burmanda had Geeta record a song and
showed the results to the skeptical producer. Happy with what he heard he gave Burmanda go ahead to utilize Geetaji’s
singing talents. The music of the film was a major hit. In particular, her song “Mera Sundar Sapna Beet Gaya” became
an overnight sensation. Her voice was so fresh, unique and ethereal it appeared to have breathed life into those songs.
The record sales of the album in general and that song in particular scaled new heights. Thanks to Geetaji’s songs, the
movie became a huge box-office hit. For the next three years Geeta Roy was almost unchallenged and ruled as the number
one playback singer in the Bombay film industry.
With the breakthrough “Do Bhai” provided, Geetaji was in great demand. She worked during that year at least in several movies. For “Do Bhai” she sang four solos and two duets. Burmanda also had another movie during that year called “Dil Ki Rani”. Bolstered by the confidence she provided with the singing in “Do Bhai”, he had Geetaji sing five solos in it. In the coming years, her association with Burmanda was going to take her into hitherto unchartered territories for good.
Another big name music directors she sang for in 1947 was C. Ramchandra. He composed music for “Leela” and “Sajan” during that year. In each of these movies Geetaji had two songs. “Leela” had her two solos and in “Sajan” she was part of the singers for two triplets.
She also sang for the music director Hansraj Behl in “Pehli Pahechan”. In the coming years, Behl also provided many opportunities for Geetaji to sing in his films. Then there was the music director Anil Biswas. Geetaji sang a solo and a duet for his movie “Milan”. Geetaji did sing some songs for Biswaji in the coming years, but surprisingly not as many. Biswaji went through Lata Mangeshkar route for most of his movies.
A.R. Qureshi had Geetaji sing two songs in “Malika”, both solos. Hanuman Prasad, Geetaji’s discoverer, had given her a solo in “Hip Hip Hurray”. She also sang a duet and two solos for Chitragupt in the movie “Jadui Rattan”.
Geetaji’s singing history for films in 1947 is summarized in the table starting on the next page. Please note that this information may not be not complete.
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Film Songs Of Geeta Roy In 1947 |
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Song |
Co-singer(s) |
Movie |
Music |
Lyrics |
Aankh
Mein Kyon Ashq |
- |
Bhookh |
Anil
Biswas |
- |
Is
Jag Mein Gribon Ka Nahin |
- |
Bhookh |
Anil
Biswas |
- |
Ye
Hasinon Ke Mele Albele |
Shamshad Begum |
Bhookh |
Anil
Biswas |
- |
O
Meri Taraf Dekh Le |
- |
Malika |
A.R.Qureshi |
Tanvir
Naqvi |
Raat
Hai Nikhri Hui |
- |
Malika |
A.R.Qureshi |
Tanvir
Naqvi |
Aankh
Jo Dekhi Hain Dhoka Khaaye Hain |
Rajkumari , Mukesh |
Neel
Kamal |
B.Vasudev
(Snehal Bhatkar) |
Kidar
Sharma |
Bol
Bol baalam bedardi |
Rajkumari |
Neel
Kamal |
B.Vasudev(Snehal
Bhatkar) |
Kidar
Sharma |
Brij
Mein Dhoom Machaa |
Rajkumari |
Neel
Kamal |
B.Vasudev(Snehal
Bhatkar) |
Kidar
Sharma |
Jawani
Agar |
Rajkumari |
Neel
Kamal |
B.Vasudev(Snehal
Bhatkar) |
Kidar
Sharma |
Meri
Aankhen Cham Cham |
Rajkumari |
Neel
Kamal |
B.Vasudev(Snehal
Bhatkar) |
Kidar
Sharma |
Mera
nanha Sa Dil |
- |
Jadui
Rattan |
Chitragupt |
- |
Nayanon
Mein Aana Mera MammMein Samaana |
Radha Govind |
Jadui
Rattan |
Chitragupt |
- |
Who
Rut Badal gayi |
- |
Jadui
Rattan |
Chitragupt |
- |
Meri
Aankhen Cham Cham |
- |
Leela |
C.Ramachandra |
Qamar
Jalalabadi |
O
Raja Re |
- |
Leela |
C.Ramachandra |
- |
Abhi
Khaake Thokar |
Lalita Deolkar , Mohd. Rafi |
Sajan |
C.Ramachandra |
S.
Gupta |
Hum
Banjare |
Lalita Deolkar , Mohd. Rafi |
Sajan |
C.Ramachandra |
P.L.Santoshi |
Jawani
Ki Rail |
- |
Shehnai |
C.Ramachandra |
P.L.Santoshi |
Aye
Dil Bataa |
- |
Gaon |
Khemchand
Prakash |
- |
Daaman
Ko Haath Se |
- |
Kasam |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Sun
Jaa Koi Geet Aye Dil |
- |
Kasam |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Who
Jisko Mita Baithe |
- |
Kasam |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Ya
Rab Hamri Aah Mein |
- |
Kasam |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Mujhe
Baawri Baawri Log |
- |
Mere
Bhagwan |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
O
Shyam Meera Ke Girdhaari |
- |
Mere
Bhagwan |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Muskuraate
Ho Kyon |
A.R. Oza |
Pehli
Pahechan |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Chubh
Gaye Naina |
- |
Hip
Hip Hurray |
Hanuman
Prasad |
- |
Watan
Ki Maati Haath Mein |
Mukesh |
Gaon |
Khemchand
Prakash |
- |
Aye
Dil Bataa |
- |
Kasam |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Daaman
Ko Haath Se |
- |
Kasam |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Sun
Jaa Koi Geet Aye Dil |
- |
Kasam |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Who
Jisko Mita Baithe |
- |
Kasam |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Ya
Rab Hamri Aah Mein |
- |
Kasam |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Mujhe
Baawri Baawri Log |
- |
Mere
Bhagwan |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
O
Shyam Meera Ke Girdhaari |
- |
Mere
Bhagwan |
Sajjad
Hussain |
- |
Aaj
Preet Ka Naata Toot Gaya |
G.M. Durrani |
Do
Bahi |
S.D.
Burman |
Raja
Mehdi Ali Khan |
Humein
Chhod Piya Kis Des Gaye |
- |
Do
Bahi |
S.D.
Burman |
Y.Joshi |
Mera
Sundar Sapna Beet Gaya |
- |
Do
Bahi |
S.D.
Burman |
Y.Joshi |
Mere
Piya To Base Pardes Re |
- |
Do
Bahi |
S.D.
Burman |
Y.Joshi |
Yaad
Karoge Yaad Karoge Ik Din |
- |
Do
Bahi |
S.D.
Burman |
Y.Joshi |
Yaad
Rakhna Humein Yaad Rakhna |
K.S. Ragi |
Do
Bahi |
S.D.
Burman |
Y.Joshi |
Aaha
More Mohan Ne |
- |
Dil
Ki Rani |
Sajjad
Hussain |
Y.Joshi |
Aayenge
Aayenge |
- |
Dil
Ki Rani |
Sajjad
Hussain |
Y.Joshi |
Bigdi
Hui Taqdeer |
- |
Dil
Ki Rani |
Sajjad
Hussain |
Y.Joshi |
Kahan
Gaya Chit Chor |
- |
Dil
Ki Rani |
Sajjad
Hussain |
Y.Joshi |
Kyon
Baalam Humse Rooth |
- |
Dil
Ki Rani |
Sajjad
Hussain |
Y.Joshi |
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With the stardom achieved from the success of “Do Bhai”, Geetaji became extremely busy.
Almost as if by magic, an obscure singer not known to many people across the country, became a celebrity and a household word
overnight. As her record sales soared people swarmed restaurants and other meeting places to hear her singing as the radios
played these songs.
Aware of what she was able to achieve in a relatively short period of time, producers and music directors started offering her plum assignments that took advantage of her singing talents. This overwhelming demand had Geetaji work in at least 12 movies in 1948. There were some familiar music directors who worked with her earlier and a few others who were working with her for the very first time.
In “Chunariya”, music director Hansraj Behl had Geetaji sing six songs. Four of these were solos and one was a duet. The sixth one had four singers including Geetaji. For “Heer Ranjha” music director Khayyam had her sing five solos. Burmanda had Geetaji sing two songs in his “Shabnam”. Both of these were duets. The other movies she sang for in 1948 include music director D.C. Dutt’s “Anjana” (a solo), maestro Prem Nath’s “Chand Sitare” (three solos), Gyan Dutt’s “Chand Ki Chandni” (two solos), a solo in the movie “Harischandra”, two solos in “Hua Savera”, two songs in Ghulam Haider’s “Majboor” (a solo and a duet), Chitragupt’s “Mala The Mighty” (a solo), and K. Dutta’s “Meri Kahani” (three solos and a duet).
For Nashad (Shaukat Ali Dehalvi) Geetaji sang in two movies. These were “jeene Do” (six solos) and “Toote Taare” ( two solos and two duets).
Geetaji sang a solo song for “Chandralekha”. Its music was composed by S. Rajeshwara Rao a famous music director from South who provided music for countless movies in Telugu and some in Tamil. “Chandralekha” was a magnum opus of Gemini Studios. The origanl movie was in Tamil and it was dubbed into Hindi and Telugu. The dubbed version also was runaway hit. Actor Ranjan was introduced to Hindi audience in this movie.
Geetaji’s singing history for films in 1948 is summarized in the table starting on the next page. Please note that this information may not be not complete.
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Film Songs Of Geeta Roy In 1948 |
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Song |
Co-Singer(s) |
Movie |
Music |
Lyrics |
Main
Jhoom Jhoom |
- |
Mala
The Mighty |
Chitragupt |
Shyam
Hindi |
Dil
Ke Geet Gayenge |
- |
Anjana |
D.C.
Dutt |
- |
Gori
Sakhiyon Se Ankhiyan Churaye Rahi Re |
Lata Mageshkar |
Majboor |
Gulam
Haider |
Nazim
Panipati |
Har
Shai Par Jawani Hai |
- |
Majboor |
Gulam
Haider |
- |
Main
To Reh Gayi Aaj Akeli |
- |
Majboor |
Gulam
Haider |
- |
Aaja
Aaja Bidesi Balam |
- |
Padmini |
Gulam
Haider |
- |
Hari
Chunariya Waali |
- |
Padmini |
Gulam
Haider |
- |
Mora
Piya Nahin Bas Mein |
- |
Padmini |
Gulam
Haider |
- |
More
Angna KaagNe Bola |
- |
Padmini |
Gulam
Haider |
- |
Sapera
BeenBajayo re |
- |
Padmini |
Gulam
Haider |
- |
Aaja
Bedardi Balma |
- |
Shaheed |
Gulam
Haider |
- |
Chanda
Ki Chandni Hai |
Sulochana Kadamng |
Chanda
Ki Chandni |
Gyan
Dutt |
D.N.
Madhok |
Hum Ko Bhool Diya To Kya/font> |
- |
Chanda
Ki Chandni |
Gyan
Dutt |
- |
Jab
Kaali Kaali Raatein Hogi |
- |
Chanda
Ki Chandni |
Gyan
Dutt |
- |
Jab
Teri Yaad Aati Hai |
- |
Chanda
Ki Chandni |
Gyan
Dutt |
- |
O
Jaadugar |
- |
Chanda
Ki Chandni |
Gyan
Dutt |
- |
Piya
Piya BaaghonMein |
- |
Chanda
Ki Chandni |
Gyan
Dutt |
- |
Ulfat
Ka Dard Ka |
- |
Chanda
Ki Chandni |
Gyan
Dutt |
- |
O
Mere Raj Dulare |
- |
Harischandra |
Gyan
Dutt |
- |
Koi
Nain Milaa Ke |
- |
Chunariya |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Daman
Se Bandh Gayi Choli |
- |
Chunariya |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
O
Motorwale Babu |
- |
Chunariya |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Tere
Milane Ko Jee Dhadke |
- |
Chunariya |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Phool
Ko Bhhol Kar |
Rafi |
Chunariya |
Chunariyal |
- |
Saawan
Aaya |
Zohrabai Ambalawali , Asha Bhosle |
Chunariya |
Chunariyal |
- |
Aata
Hai Zindagi Mein |
- |
Meri
Kahani Chandni |
K.
Dutta |
- |
Bulbul
Ko Mila Phool |
Surendra |
Meri
Kahani Chandni |
K.
Dutta |
- |
Ro
Ro Ke Sunaate Hain |
- |
Meri
Kahani Chandni |
K.
Dutta |
- |
Sunle
Meri Kahani |
- |
Meri
Kahani Chandni |
K.
Dutta |
- |
Dil
Bujha Jata Hai |
- |
Heera
Ranjha |
Khayyam |
Wali
Saheb |
Dil
Yoon Yoon Karta |
- |
Heera
Ranjha |
Khayyam |
Wali
Saheb |
Kafas
Ki Qaid Mein |
- |
Heera
Ranjha |
Khayyam |
Wali
Saheb |
Teri
Jaat Hai Akbari Sarvari |
- |
Heera
Ranjha |
Khayyam |
Wali
Saheb |
Ud
Pud Jaaniya |
Zohrabai Ambalawali ,Asha Bhosle |
Heera
Ranjha |
Khayyam |
Wali
Saheb- |
Aayi
Hoon Tere Dwaar Pe |
- |
Jeene
Do |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
- |
Bina
Paron Ka Ek Panchhi |
- |
Jeene
Do |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
- |
Hum
Unko Dekhnewaale |
- |
Jeene
Do |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
- |
Paigham
Ghareebon Ka |
- |
Jeene
Do |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
- |
Raakhi
Ka Mausam Aaya Re |
- |
Jeene
Do |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
- |
Sun
Sun Ri Bulbul Diwani |
- |
Jeene
Do |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
- |
Armaan
Bhare Dil Ko |
- |
Toote
Taare |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
Rafiq
Ajmeri |
Nazar
Se Mili Hain Nazar |
- |
Toote
Taare |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
Rafiq
Ajmeri |
Raja
Mohe Le Chal Tu Dilli Ki sair Ko |
Mukesh |
Toote
Taare |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
Rafiq
Ajmeri |
Rehte
Ho Ab To Har Ghadi Meri Nazar Ke Saamne |
Mukesh |
Toote
Taare |
Nashad
(Shaukat Sali dehalvi) |
Rafiq
Ajmeri |
Raja
Mohe Le Chal Tu Dilli Ki sair Ko |
- |
Chand
Sitare |
Prem
Nath |
Aziz
Kashmiri |
Dil
Baar Baar Ghabraaye |
- |
Chand
Sitare |
Prem
Nath |
Aziz
Kashmiri |
Dil
Se Tumhari Yaad |
- |
Chand
Sitare |
Prem
Nath |
Aziz
Kashmiri |
Kismat
Mein Bichadna Tha |
Mukesh |
Shabnam |
S.D.
Burman |
Qamar
Jalalabadi |
Mere
Dil Tadpaa Kar Kahaan Chalaa (D) |
Shamshad Begum |
Shabnam |
S.D.
Burman |
Qamar
Jalalabadi |
Mere
Dil Tadpaa Kar Kahan Chalaa (S) |
- |
Shabnam |
S.D.
Burman |
Qamar
Jalalabadi |
Baaje
Mori Paayal Thunnak Thunnak |
Rajkumari |
Suhag
Raat |
Snehal
Bhatkar |
- |
Naache
Ghoda |
- |
Chandralekha |
S.
Rajeshwar Rao |
- |
Badli
Hawa Khushi Ka |
- |
Hua
Savera |
- |
- |
More
Mann Mein Samaaya |
- |
Hua
Savera |
- |
- |
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With two great years in succession, Geetaji became the undisputed number one singer in
the nation. She was virtually unchallenged at this juncture in her career. The hitherto established singers like Rajkumari and
Shamshad Begum were relegated to lower spots. There was only one spot at the top and that belonged to Geetaji. At least for now!
Geetaji was busy like a bee during 1949. She sang many scores of songs during that year in at least 25 different movies. Again, she performed for several big name music directors and some new ones. But irrespective of who she was performing for, whether well known or hardly known, she sang every song with the same zeal and enthusiasm that were very characteristics of her success.
Some of the music directors she worked in 1949 include Anil Biswas, Husnlal & Bhagatram, C. Ramchandra, Naushad, Vinod, Ghulam Mohammed, Gyan Dutt, Hansraj Behl, Krishna Dayal, Bulo C. Rani, and S.D. Burman.
Geetaji sang for Husnlal & Bhagatram in six movies in 1949. These were “Amar Kahani” (two solos), “Bansuriya” (two solos), “Hamari Manzil” (four solos, a duet, and a triplet), “Naach” (a triplet), “Rakhi” (two solos) and “Sawan Bhadon” (two solos).
C. Ramchandra gave music to three movies in 1949 in which Geetaji sang. These were “Roshni”, “Sanwariya”, and “Sipahiya”. In all these movies Geetaji sang a duet.
Hansraj Bhel provided music for six movies in 1949 in which Geetaji sang. These were “Chakori” (four solos), “Kaneez” (two solos), “Karwat” (two solos and two duets), “Raat Ki Rani” (a solo and a duet), and “Zevraat” (three solos).
Geetaji worked in three movies for Bulo C. Rani in 1949. These were “Bhool Bhulaiya” (two solos), “Darogaji” (11 solos and a duet), and “Nazare” (a duet). For “Darogaji” Geetaji sang all of the songs. This was a record for that time. In future, her association with Raniji was going to yield many more dividends as Geetaji was going to be his staple singer.
In two movies for which he provided music, Ghulam Mohammed ji gave Geetaji 10 songs to sing. In “Dil Ki Basti” she had three solos and four duets. In “Paras” she had a solo and two duets.
Once again Geetaji worked for S.D. Burman during 1949 in two movies. These were “Kamal” ( a solo and two duets) and “Shabnam” (a solo and three duets). More than anyone else, it was Burmanda who molded Geetaji’s career by giving her choice songs of different styles that took advantage of her mellifluous voice to a maximum.
Geetaji’s singing history for films in 1949 is summarized in the table starting on the next page. Please note that this information may not be not complete.
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Film Songs Of Geeta Roy In 1949 |
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Song |
Co-singer(s) |
Movie |
Music |
Lyrics |
Kyon
Dukh Jhelo |
- |
Jeet |
Anil
Biswas |
Prem
Dhawan |
Suno
Suno Banwari |
- |
Jeet |
Anil
Biswas |
Prem
Dhawan |
Ankhiyon
Se Neend |
- |
Bhool
Bhlaiya |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Ab
Kaun Sunega |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
M.K.
Sharma |
Apne
Sajan Ke Man Mein |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Ho
Jawaaniyaan Nigodi |
A Male Voice |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Jeena
Mushkil Marna Mushkil |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Kotwaal
Daroga Apna |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
La
Jaa La Jaa Babu |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Mere
Man Ke Gagan Mein |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Meri
Soyi Preet Jagaa Ke |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Mori
Tujh Se Ulajh Gayi |
Sulochana Kadamng |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Piya
Milan Ke Din Aaye |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Aasman
Se Door |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Maiya
Mori Majhdhaar Hai |
- |
Darogaji |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Mere
Mann Mein Dol |
G.M. Durrani |
Nazare |
Bulo
C. Rani |
- |
Pehan
Chunariya Kaali |
Chitalkar |
Roshni |
C.
Ramchandra |
P.L.
Santoshi |
Jaani
Re Hum Jaani |
Lata Mangeshkar |
Sanwariya |
C.
Ramchandra |
P.L.
Santoshi |
Chalo
Ghunghat Mein |
Lata Mangeshkar |
Sipahiya |
C.
Ramchandra |
P.L.
Santoshi |
Aankh
Mein Aansoo |
- |
Dil
Ki Basti |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
- |
Hasrat
Bhari Nazar Ko |
Zohrabai |
Dil
Ki Basti |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
- |
Jal
Jal Ke Kahe Hum Jee Se |
- |
Dil
Ki Basti |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
- |
Na
Tum Mera Na Dil Mera |
- |
Dil
Ki Basti |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
- |
Naazuk
Dil Hai Tod Na Dena |
G.M. Durrani |
Dil
Ki Basti |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
- |
Oh
Pardesiya O Rasiya |
Zohrabai |
Dil
Ki Basti |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
Shakeel
Badayuni |
Yehi
Hai Dil Ki Basti |
G.M. Durrani |
Dil
Ki Basti |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
Shakeel
Badayuni |
Dil
Leke Chupnewale |
Mohd. Rafi |
Paras |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
Shakeel
Badayuni |
Koi
Pukare Piya |
- |
Paras |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
Shakeel
Badayuni |
Mann
Dole Nadi Kinare |
Mohd. Rafi |
Paras |
Ghulam
Mohammed |
Shakeel
Badayuni |
Jiya
Ka Diya Piya |
ShamshadBegum |
Sunehere
Din |
Gyan
Dutt |
- |
Chitthiya
Dard Bhari |
- |
Chakori |
Hansraj
Behl |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Nainon
Mein Jhoola Daala |
- |
Chakori |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Nainon
Mein Bhar Liya Neer |
- |
Chakori |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Rooth
Gaye Humse Piya |
- |
Chakori |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Gaa
Aye Dil Matwaley |
- |
Karvat |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Gayaa
Andhera Hua Savera |
Mohd. Rafi |
Karvat |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Haay
Chal Diye Moonh Pher |
- |
Karvat |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Main
Angoor Ki Bel |
S.D. Batish |
Karvat |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
O
Chanda Baadal Mein Mukh |
- |
Karvat |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
O
Baada Ghir Aaye |
- |
Karvat |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Jiya
Mora Haule Dole |
- |
Kaneez |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Paake
Nazaron Ka Isharaa |
- |
TKaneez |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Anyayi
Sansar |
- |
Raat
Ki Rani |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Jabse
Teri Yaad Ko |
A. Shah |
Raat
Ki Rani |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Duniya
Ki Sabha Pal Chhin |
- |
Raat
Ki Rani |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Aaya
Mere Sajan Aaya |
- |
Zevraat |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Aana
Sajanwa |
- |
Zevraat |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Yeh
Kaun Mera Ghar Aaya |
- |
Zevraat |
Hansraj
Behl |
- |
Tu
Muskura |
Shamshad Begum |
Lekh |
Krishna
Dayal |
Qamar
Jalalabadi |
Ab
Raat Gayi Beet Re |
Surendra |
Kamal |
S.D.
Burman |
G.S.
Nepali |
Kehne
Ko Hai Taiyyar Magar |
Surendra |
Kamal |
S.D.
Burman |
Raja
Mehdi Ali Khan |
Meri
Kashti Ko Mohabbat Ka |
- |
Shabnam |
S.D.
Burman |
Qamar
Jalalabadi |
Mere
Dil Tadpaa Kar (D) |
Shamshad Begum |
Shabnam |
S.D.
Burman |
Qamar
Jalalabadi |
Mere
Dil Tadpaa Kar (S) |
- |
Shabnam |
S.D.
Burman |
Qamar
Jalalabadi |
Tu
Mera Chand Main Teri Chandni |
Shyam |
Dillagi |
Naushad |
Shakeel
Badayuni |
Chhotisi
Ek Baghiya-1 |
- |
Amar
Kahani |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Rajinder
Krishan |
Chhotisi
Ek Baghiya-2 |
- |
Amar
Kahani |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Rajinder
Krishan |
Mil
Gaye Tum Jab |
- |
Amar
Kahani |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.
Bhakri |
Yh
Kaisi Dilagi Hai |
- |
Amar
Kahani |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Rajinder
Krishan |
Aaja
Aaja Ke Jiya Mora Taras |
- |
Bansaria
|
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Rajinder
Krishan |
Tere
Saamne Hum Aansoo |
- |
Bansaria |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Qamar
Jalalabadi |
Baithi
Hoon Main Nain Bichhaye |
- |
Hamari Manzil
|
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Yh
Kaisi Dilagi Hai |
- |
Amar
Kahani |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Rajinder
Krishan |
Kaante
Banenge Kaliyaan |
Mohd. Rafi |
Amar Kahani
|
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Nainon
Se Nain Milake |
- |
Amar
Kahani |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Saajan
Se Bichhad Kar |
- |
Amar Kahani
|
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Tere
Aane Pe |
- |
Amar
Kahani |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Who
Aur Zamana Tha |
Lata Mangeshkar |
Naach |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Lab Pe Fariyaad Hai |
Lata Mangeshkar |
Naach |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Kyon
Karta Maaan Jawani Ka |
Lata Mangeshkar , Mohd. Rafi |
Naach |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Nainon
Se Nain Milake |
- |
Amar
Kahani |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Ab
To Aa Jaao |
- |
Rakhi
|
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Are
Jaanewale Idhar Dekhte |
- |
Rakhi |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Do
Dil Jis Ke Paas |
- |
Sawan
Bhado |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Taare
Gin GinAb To Aa |
- |
Sawan
Bhado |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Mere
Daras Diwane Nain (G) |
- |
Veer
Ghatotkach |
S.N.
Tripathi |
- |
Taare
Gin GinAb To Aa |
- |
Sawan
Bhado |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
M.R.
Bhakri |
Dilli
Se Aaya |
- |
Ek
Thi Kadki |
Vinod |
Aziz
Kashmiri |
Ek
Yaad Teri Hai |
- |
Ek
Thi Kadki |
Vinod |
Aziz
Kashmiri |
Unse
Kehna Ke |
- |
Ek
Thi Kadki |
Vinod |
Aziz
Kashmiri |
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1950 found Geeta Roy in a tough spot. The undisputed reigning singing sensation and queen she was for the past three years (1947 to 1949), she suddenly found herself relegated to the second position. It was the onslaught of Lata Mangeshkar wave that took the country by storm. Lataji who was also a struggling singer trying to get a foothold in the fickle industry, suddenly had not one, or two, but three back-to-back blockbuster hits in 1949. It was Mehboob Khan’s “Andaaz” with music by Naushadji, and a dashing young actor who was destined to become The Showman, Raj Kapoor’s “Barsaat” which had music by a pair of new, young, and trailblazing youngsters named Shankar and Jaikishan, and Kamal Amrohi’s “Mahal” with music given by Khemchand Prakash that had so many numbers that became chartbusters and contributed to this success. The haunting melody “Aayega Aanewaala” by Lataji from “Mahal” even today reverberates in the hearts of millions of moviegoers and for good reasons.
Lataji’s climb to the top was not unexpected and least surprising. She came from a rich musical background and was well trained in music and singing. When she got her break into the movies, just about the same as Geetaji, everybody knew that she will achieve lofty goals and scale to new heights. The question was how long will it take for her to accomplish this. It happened so quickly was a surprise. Lataji has to thank not just her background and training but also these three smashing hits that happened in the same year. With this unfamiliar situation facing her, Geetaji went unperturbed with her business, that is singing. She took the second spot as graciously as she reigned the top spot. It takes a special human being to come out of these unexpected calamities unscathed. Geetaji was a very special person indeed. Her capacity to be both sensual and sensitive at the same time when singing her songs always gave her an edge over her competition. She could breath life and emotion into any song she sang.
In spite of the competition she faced, 1950 was a great year for Geetaji. She worked in several movies during the year and had more songs recorded than any year before this. Two of these had music by Hansraj Behl, who trusted her voice the previous year (1949) by having Geetaji sing in six movies for him. The two movies were “Khamosh Sipahi” (four songs; three duets and one a triplet) and “Kisi Ki Yaad” (three songs; a solo, a duet, and a triplet).
She also worked for Vasant Desai in the movie “Sheesh Mahal”. In this movie she sang three songs (two duets and a triplet).
“Jogan” was one of her great movies of 1950. Its music was by Bulo C. Rani, who had Geetaji sing an unprecedented 12 songs in “Darogaji” the previous year. This time also Rani ji was as generous. He had Geetaji sing once again 12 songs out of which 11 were solos and one a duet. Rani ji was the one who gave first majot hit to Mukeshji in “Moorty” in 1945. In “Jogan” Geetaji sang six Meera bhajans. These included smash hits like “Ghoonghat Ke Pat Khol”, “Main To Giridhar Ke Ghar Jaaoon”, “Damag Damag Dole Naiyya”, and other songs.
“Dilruba” was another movie in which Geetaji sang bulk of the songs, in this case nine of them. Of these seven were solos and two duets. Gyan Dutt was the music director of “Dilruba”. In Khurshid Anwar’s “Nishana” Geetaji sang six solos.
She sang in a couple of movies for Tripathiji. These were “Saudamini” (two solos) and “Shri Ganesh Mahima” (four solos and a duet).
For S.D. Burman, Geetaji sang a total of seven songs in three different movies. In “Afsar” she had a duet. In “Mashaal” she sang a solo. In “Pyaar” she had three solos and two duets.
She had a banner year with the music director duo Husnlal & Bhagatram. She sang a total of 13 songs in five different movie for them. In “Aadhi Raat” she had two duets. She sang two solos in “Birha Ki Raat”. In “Gauna” she sang a solo and a triplet. She had a solo in “Pyar Ki Manzil”. In “Surajmukhi” she had four solos and two duets.
Khemchnad Prakash was another music director for whom Geetaji sang in multiple movies. In this case two; “Bijli” (a solo) and “Jaan Pehchaan” (four solos and a duet).
The other music directors for which she sang during 1950 include Avinash Vyas ( three solos in “Har Har Mahadev”.), Basant Prakash (a solo in “Machalti Haseena”), D.C. Dutt (two solos in “Aahuti”), Ghulam Mohammed (two duets in “Maang”), Kala & Parthasarathy (two solos in “Mangala”), Khayyam (three solos and a duet in “Beewee”), Krishna Dayal (two solos and a duet in “Baawra”), Robin Chatterjee (a solo in “Insaaf Kahan Hai”), Roshan (a duet in “Bawre Nain”), S.B. Pathak (two solos in “Janmashtami”), Sajjad Hussain (a solo in “Khel”), and Snehal Bhatkar (a duet in “Hamari Beti”).
It was not unusual for Geetaji to sing a number of songs for the same movie during these happy years of her life. She has earned this kind of trust and respect from her music directors by putting all her soul into each song she sang for them. Her sense of rhythm in the recording rooms where she did her work was unparalleled. Her professionalism and thoroughness were impeccable.
Geetaji’s singing history for films in 1950 is summarized in the following table given below. Please note that this information may not be complete.
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Film Songs Of Geeta Roy In 1950 |
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Song |
Co-Singer(s) |
Movie |
Music |
Lyrics |
Gunjan Karta Bhanwra |
- |
Har Har Mahadev |
Avinash Vyas |
Ramesh Shastri |
Kankar Kankar Se Main |
- |
Har Har Mahadev |
Avinash Vyas |
Ramesh Shastri |
Run Jhun Run Jhun Chali |
- |
Har Har Mahadev |
Avinash Vyas |
Ramesh Shastri |
O Denewaale Ye Kya Diya |
- |
Machalti Haseena |
Basant Prakash |
- |
Chanda Khel Aankh Micholi |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Pt. Indra |
Daare Ro Rang Daaro |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Pt. Indra |
Dagmag Dagmag Dole |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Kidar Sharma |
Eri Main To Prem Diwani |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Meerabai |
Gend Kheloon Kanha |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Kidar Sharma |
Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Meerabai |
Jaraa Thaam Jaa Tu |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Himmat Roy Sharm |
Main To Giridhar Ke |
Sulochana Kadamng |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Himmat Roy Sharm |
Mat Jaa Mat Jaa Jogi |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Meerabai |
Pyaare Darshan Dijo |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Meerabai |
Sakhi Chitchor Nahin |
- |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Pt.Indra |
Uthat Chale Avadhoot |
Male Voice |
Jogan |
Bulo C. Rani |
Meerabai |
Pehan Chunariya Kaali |
Rafi |
Hamara Ghar |
Chiragupt |
Anjum Jaipuri |
Chupke Chupke Dil Mein |
Rafi |
Hamara Ghar |
Chiragupt |
Anjum Jaipur |
Ladki Jala Dekho |
Shamshad , Shanti Verma |
Hamara Ghar |
Chiragupt |
Chaturvedi |
Aayi Piya Milan Ki Raat |
- |
Veer Babruvahan |
Chiragupt |
Anjum Jaipur |
Dheere Dheere Behti Naiya |
- |
Veer Babruvahan |
Chiragupt |
Anjum Jaipur |
Door Desh Ka Raja Ek Din |
Ameerbai |
Veer Babruvahan |
Chiragupt |
Anjum Jaipur |
Nisdin Chanda Bataa Jaa Re |
- |
Veer Babruvahan |
Chiragupt |
Anjum Jaipur |
Sab Sapne Poore Aaj Hue |
Rafi |
Veer Babruvahan |
Chiragupt |
Anjum Jaipur |
Dil Jo Tumko De Diya |
- |
Aahuti |
D.C.Dutt |
- |
Chaar Dinonki Antkheliyan |
- |
Aahuti |
D.C.Dutt |
- |
Aaya Achanak Aisa Jhonka-1 |
Hamida Banu |
Maang |
Ghulam Mohammed |
- |
Aaya Achanak Aisa Jhonka-2 |
Rajkumari |
Maang |
Ghulam Mohammed |
- |
Jhanan Jhanan |
- |
Mangala |
Kala & Parthasarathy |
P.T.Indra |
Kabutar Aaja Aaja Re |
- |
Mangala |
Kala & Parthasarathy |
P.T.Indra |
Bhagwan Meri Taqdeer |
- |
Beewee |
Khayyam |
M.R. Bhakri |
Beech Ghunghat Kaise |
- |
Beewee |
Khayyam |
M.R. Bhakri |
Mausam Hai Namkeen Sanwariya |
Asha Bhosle |
Beewee |
Khayyam |
M.R. Bhakri |
Dil Tootna Tha Dil Toot Gay |
- |
Dilruba |
Butaram Sharma |
Rajinder Krishan |
Dekho Dekho Ji Mora Bhola |
- |
Dilruba |
Butaram Sharma |
Rajinder Krishan |
Dhak Dhak Karti Chali |
Mohd. Rafi |
Dilruba |
Gyan Dutt |
D.N. Madhok |
Dil Mein Kisi Ka Pyar Basaa Le |
Pramodini |
Dilruba |
Gyan Dutt |
Rajinder Krishan |
Gyan Dutt |
- |
Dilruba |
Gyan Dutt |
Butaram Sharma |
Humne Khaayi Hai Mohabbat Mein |
G.M. Durrani |
Dilruba |
Gyan Dutt |
S.H. Bihari |
O Preet Bhulanewale |
- |
Dilruba |
Gyan Dutt |
Rajinder Krishan |
Tarsake Na Ja Tadpake Na Ja |
- |
Dilruba |
Gyan Dutt |
S.H. Bihari |
Tum Dil Mein Chale Aate Ho |
- |
Dilruba |
Gyan Dutt |
Nilkanth Tiwari |
Ab Kisko Sunaayen |
Mohd. Rafi |
Khamosh Sipahi |
Hansraj Behl |
D.N. Madhok |
Jhoom Jhoom Kar Baadal Aaye |
Mohd. Rafi |
Khamosh Sipahi |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
Meri Jaisei Nahin Milegi |
G Ram Kamlani , Mohd. Rafi |
Khamosh Sipahi |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
Utho Bulblo |
Mohd. Rafi |
Khamosh Sipahi |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
Hum Paas Aaye |
Devendra |
Kisi Ki Yaad |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
Kabhi Yeh Saath Na Choote |
Paro , Guru Dutt |
Kisi Ki Yaad |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
Koi Mujhko Na Bulaaye |
- |
Kisi Ki Yaad |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
Tadapta Chhod Kat Mujhko |
- |
Kisi Ki Yaad |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
Mera Jiya Ghabraye |
Surendra |
Bijli |
Khemchand Prakash |
Bharat Vyas |
Aaoge Na Saajan Aaoge Na |
- |
Jaan Pehchaan |
Khemchand Prakash |
Shakeel Badayuni |
Armaan Bhare Dil Ki Lagan |
Talat Mahmood |
Jaan Pehchaan |
Khemchand Prakas |
Shakeel Badayuni |
Dil Mein Ek Hasrat |
- |
Jaan Pehchaan |
Khemchand Prakash |
Shakeel Badayuni |
Duniya Mohabbat Karne |
- |
Jaan Pehchaan |
Khemchand Prakas |
Shakeel Badayuni |
Pardesi Se Lag Gai |
- |
Jaan Pehchaan |
Khemchand Prakash |
Shakeel Badayuni |
Ab Bhool Jaa |
- |
Nishana |
Khurshid Anwar |
Nakshab |
Kaise Murali Bajaayi |
- |
Nishana |
Khurshid Anwar |
Nakshab |
Koi Kisise Dil Na Lagaana |
- |
Nishanav |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Nakshab |
Seene Ki Dhadkan Taras |
- |
Nishana |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Nakshab |
Tu Tu Tu Ghar |
- |
Nishana |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Nakshab |
Woh Roooth Gaye |
- |
Nishana |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Nakshab |
Dil Zakhmon Se Choor |
Mohd. Rafi |
Aadhi Raat |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Asad Bhopali |
Maine Baalam Se Poochha |
Meena Kapoor |
Aadhi Raat |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Sarshar Salan |
Ik Baar Nigahen |
- |
Birha Ki Raat |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Kise Maloom Dard Kyon |
- |
Birha Ki Raat |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Mujh Se Yeh Keh Rahi Hain Tasveer Ki Lakeeren |
Shamshad Begum , Mohd. Rafi |
Gauna |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Rajinder Krishan |
Yeh Teri Kahaani Hai |
- |
Gauna |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Aankhon Mein Aankhen Daal |
- |
Pyar Ki Manzil |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Door Se Ek Pardesi Aaya |
- |
Surajmukhi |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Ek Toote Hue Dil |
- |
Surajmukhi |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
O Mere Rasiyaa Aa |
- |
Surajmukhi |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Saajan Tumne Chhoda |
- |
Surajmukhi |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Suniye Hazoor Pyaar Ka Charchaa Na Kijiye |
S.D. Batish |
Surajmukhi |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Unse Kehte Dartaa Hai Dil |
Lata Mangeshkar |
Surajmukhi |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
- |
Iss Dil Ka Bangala Khali |
- |
Baawra |
Krishna Dayal |
- |
Meri Duniya Ki Shayad |
- |
Baawra |
Krishna Dayal |
- |
Shama Jalti Hai |
- |
Baawra |
Krishna Dayal |
- |
Hey Babu Hey Bandhu |
Rafi |
Insaaf Khan Hai |
Robin Chatterjee |
- |
Khayalon Mein Kisi Ke |
Mukesh |
Bawre Nain |
Roshan |
Kidar Sharma |
Haan Bahiyaan Kyon |
Rafi |
Insaaf Khan Hai |
Robin Chatterjee |
- |
Manmohan Aao Ji |
- |
Bawre Nain |
Insaaf Khan Hai |
Bharat Vyas |
Preet Ka Naata |
Suraiya |
Insaaf Khan Hai |
S.D. Burmane |
Narendra Sharma |
Kitni Ssach Hai Ye Baat |
- |
Mashhal |
S.D. Burman |
Pradeep |
Aagayi Re Aagayi |
- |
Pyaar |
S.D. Burman |
Rajinder Krishan |
Do Din Hansaaya Pyaar Ne |
- |
Pyaar |
S.D. Burman |
Rajinder Krishan |
Ek Hum Aur Doosre Tum |
Kishore Kumary |
Pyaar |
S.D. Burman |
Rajinder Krishan |
Woh Sapnewali Raat |
Kishore Kumar |
Pyaar |
S.D. Burman |
Rajinder Krishan |
Sajna Din Bahure Hamaare |
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Khel |
Sajjd Hussain |
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Berkhi Bas Ho Chuki |
Mukesh |
Hamari Beti |
Snehal Bhatkar |
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Kisne Ye Kisne |
Mukesh |
Hamari Beti |
Snehal Bhatkar |
- |
Kaali Kaali Badli Chhayee |
- |
Saudamini |
S.N.Tripati |
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Mujh Ko Unse Pyaar Hua |
- |
Saudamini |
S.N.Tripati |
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Naina Hamare Neer Bahaaye |
- |
Saudamini |
S.N.Tripati |
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Madhuban Mein |
Rafi |
Shri Ganesh Mahima |
S.N.Tripati |
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Mere Nainon Mein Preet |
Rafi |
Shri Ganesh Mahima |
S.N.Tripati |
Ramesh Pandey |
O Mohan Murliwale |
Rafi |
Shri Ganesh Mahima |
S.N.Tripati |
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Sakhi Re Mera Mann Naachet |
Rafi |
Shri Ganesh Mahima |
S.N.Tripati |
- |
Taaron Ke Palne |
Rafi |
Shri Ganesh Mahima |
S.N.Tripati |
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Door Gagan Par Chamke Tare |
Rafi |
Ram Hanuman Yuddh |
S.N.Tripati |
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Aaj Hai Diwali |
Shamshad Begum |
Sheesh Mahal |
Vasant Desai |
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Hum Kheton Ke Maharaj |
Pushpa Hans , Mohd. Rafi |
Sheesh Mahal |
Vasant Desai |
Nazim Panipati |
Jise Dhoondhati Phirti Hai |
Rafi |
Sheesh Mahal |
Vasant Desai |
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