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1951 was a very eventful year in Geetaji’s life. When S.D. Burman
had her sing songs of “Baazi”, sort of a complete metamorphism happened. After catapulting to fame and fortune with
Burmanda’s 1947 chartbuster “Mera Sundar Sapna Beet Gaya” in “Do Bhai” Geetaji was committed to singing more or less sad songs.
At least in the ensuing years, from 1948 to 1950, where she reigned supreme in playback singing, majority of the songs Geetaji
sang can be typed as “weepers”. Her talent was still very latent and was waiting to be discovered to be experimented in hitherto
unchartered territories of singing styles. This happened with Burmanda’s “Baazi”. In a sudden change of face, Burmanda had
Geetaji sing several fast paced and racy songs for that movie. It was as if he was making a “bet” (“Baazi”) that only he knew
that he was not going to loose. No one until this time knew that Geetaji possessed the talent for singing these types of
waltz-based songs. A new Geetaji was born with this movie.
With the thundering success of the songs and its music, the movie “Baazi” changed Geetaji’s life forever, in more ways than one.
Firstly, the other music directors suddenly discovered her new talent for different styles of singing and were eager to sign her
for many such songs. Secondly, but most importantly, she met her future husband, Guru Dutt, while singing for “Baazi”.
Ambitious and extremely talented, ground in many facets of movie making through several years of apprenticeship under some well-known movie personalities, Guru Dutt was waiting for an
opportunity to happen so that he can direct a movie. It came with “Baazi”, a movie his close friend Dev Anand was producing.
This maiden directorial debut venture by Guru Dutt was going to lead his life to some legendary heights in the future.
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Guru Dutt was 26 years old when he fell in love with Geeta Roy during filming of “Baazi”. Geeta Roy met him for the first time when
Guru Dutt was filming the song “Tadbeer Se Bigdi Hui” on actress Geeta Bali. This was the very first scene filmed for “Baazi” on
the movie’s muhurat day. Geeta Roy also met at the same time other members of Guru Dutt’s family, who were all present for this
important day in Guru Dutt’s life.
This professional association between Geeta Roy and Guru Dutt soon tuned into love affair. The success of the film “Baazi” made
it possbile for them to be quickly engaged. Even though Geetaji and Guru Dutt were very much in love and got engaged and were
anxious to marry right away, Geetaji’s family was reluctant to lose the breadwinner of the household. Because of this unexpected
resistance, their wedding did not take place for another two years.
Year 1951 was a very busy year for Geetaji. For S.D. Burman alone she sang in as many as four movies that year. These were
“Baazi” (seven solos), “Bahaar” (two solos), “Ek Nazar” (two solos), and “Naujawan” (two duets). The music of “Baazi” and singing
of Geetaji for that movie were some of the reasons for its great commercial success. Especially Geetaji’s song “Tadbir Se Bigdi
Hui Taqdeer bana Le” created a tremendous stir when the movie was released. The audience would flock to theaters to see actress
Geeta Bali perform to Geetaji’s song which was one of Burmanda’s finest compositions. It is interesting to note that this was a
ghazal written by the lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi. It was set to music in western style by Burmanda. Guru Dutt who went on to be
recognized as one of the best in picturizing songs had a perfect setting in the movie for this song with the right amount of lights
and shades. In a story Burmanda recalls that, he was a bit nervous when “Baazi” was about to be released. To escape the anxiety,
an avid angler he was, he went with a friend for fishing and saw some kids playing near the river and having fun between them
singing songs. To Burmanda’s surprise they were singing “Tadbir Se”. Reassured, he retuned form the holidays to find that his
music, the songs, and the movie were big hits.
Hansraj Behl had her sing in three of his movies. These were “Kashmir” (a triplet), “Nakhare” (one solo and one triplet), and
“Rajput” (a duet). Bulo C. Rani had her sing in two movies. These were “Nirmal” (a solo) and “Pyar Ki Baatein” (a duet).
Geetaji also sang in a movie for which C. Ramchandra and Madan Mohan together provided music. This was “Shabistan”.
She had two duets and a triplet in that movie. She also sang for Roshan in “Bedardi” (three solos), Chitragupt in “Hamari
Shaan” (two duets), and for S.N. Tripathi in two movies. These were “Hanuman Pataal Vijay” (a solo) and “Laxmi Narayan”
(five solos and a duet). The other music directors she sang in 1951 include Husnlal & Bhagatram in “Stage” (a solo), Khayyam
(a duet in “Pyaar Ki Baatein”), Khemchand Prakash (4 solos and a duet in “Shri Ganesh Janma”), Madan Mohan (a solo in “Ada”),
a duet for N. Tiwari in “Maya Machhindra” and Vinod (a duet in “Wafa”).
Geetaji’s singing history for films in 1951 is summarized in the table starting on the next page. Please note that this
information is not complete.
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Film Songs Of Geeta Roy In 1951 |
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| Song |
Co-Singer(s) |
Movie |
Music |
Lyrics |
| Bhanwra Badaa Diwana |
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Nirmal |
Bulo C. Rani |
Moti |
| Aansoo Bhao Tum Udhar |
Mukesh |
Pyar Ki Baatein |
- |
- |
| Hum Tumse Poochte Hain |
Mohd. Rafi |
Hamari Shaan |
Chitragupt |
Anjum Jaipuri |
| Jeene Ki Khushi Na Marne Ka Gham |
- |
Hamari Shaan |
Chitragupt |
Anjum Jaipuri |
| Ye Taaron Bhari Raat |
Mohd. Rafi |
Hamari Shaan |
Chitragupt |
Anjum Jaipuri |
| Hai Yeh Mausam-E-Bahaar |
Talat Mahmood |
Shabistan |
C.Ramchandra & Madan Mohan |
Qamar Jalalabadi |
| Hum Hain Tere Diwane |
Chitalkar & Talat Mahmood |
Shabistan |
C.Ramchandra & Madan Mohan |
Qamar Jalalabadi |
| Kaho Ek Baar Mujhe |
Talat Mahmood |
Shabistan |
C.Ramchandra & Madan Mohan |
Qamar Jalalabadi |
| Uth Aaye Watan Ke |
Pramodini Patkar & Mohd. Rafi |
Kashmir |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
| Andhiyari Kari Raat Mein |
- |
Nakhare |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
| Humne Bhi Pyaar Kiya |
Lata Mangeshkar & Mohd. Rafi |
Nakhare |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
| Koi Dil NaKisise Lagaaye |
- |
Shabistan |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
| Chhupne Ke Liye Hain |
Hamida Banu |
Rajput |
Hansraj Behl |
- |
| Dum Tod Diya On Jaanewale |
- |
Stage |
Husnlal-Bhagatram |
Sarshar Sailani |
| Mast Chandni Jhoom Rahi Hai |
Mukesh |
Pyaar Ki Baaten |
Khayyam |
Munawwar Khanna |
| Bhilanath Re Naiyya Paar Laggane Waale |
Manna Dey |
Shri Ganesh Janma |
Khemchand Prakash |
- |
| Hey Laxmikant |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Mere Bholenaath |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| O Deepak Ke Sang Jaltaa |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Shiv Shankar Daya karo |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Sachhi Baatein Bataane Mein |
- |
Ada |
Madan Mohan |
S.K. Deepak |
| Chup Ke Chup Ke Jab Se Hua Hai Pyaar |
Surendra |
Maya Machhindra |
Neelkanth Tiwari |
- |
| Gehri Gehri Mindiya Mein |
Asha Bhosle |
Wafa |
Vinod |
D.N.Madhok |
| Aankhon Se Pooch Lo |
- |
Bedardi Roshan |
- |
- |
| Do Pyaar Ki Baatein Ho |
- |
Bedardi Roshan |
- |
- |
| More Tum Se Ho |
- |
Bedardi Roshan |
- |
- |
| Unhe ApnaBanaa Lena |
- |
Bedardi Roshan |
- |
- |
| Aaj Ki Raat Piya |
- |
Baazi |
S.D. Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Ae Dil Ae Diwane |
- |
Baazi |
S.D. Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Dek Ke Akeli Mohe |
- |
Baazi |
S.D. Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Suno Gajar Kya Gaaye |
- |
Baazi |
S.D. Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Tadbeer Se Bigdi Hui |
- |
Baazi |
S.D. Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Tum Bhi Na Bhoolo Balam |
- |
Baazi |
S.D. Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Yeh Kaun Aaya |
- |
Baazi |
S.D. Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Bhagwan Do Ghadi Insaan |
- |
Bahaar |
S.D. Burman |
Rajinder Krishan |
| O Duniyawalo Kitne Zaalim |
- |
Bahaar |
S.D.Burman |
Rajinder Krishan |
| Bas Chupke Hi Chupke Se |
- |
Ek Nazar |
S.D.Burman |
- |
| Ik Alhad Balhad Chhori |
- |
Ek Nazar |
S.D.Burman |
- |
| Panghat Pe Dekho |
Mohd. Rafi |
Naujawan |
S.D.Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Zara Jhoom Le |
Mohd. Rafi |
Naujawan |
S.D.Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Kyon Rooth Gaye Humse |
- |
Hanuman Pataal Vijay |
S.N.Tripathi |
Anjum Jaipuri |
| Aaj Aachanak Jaag Uthe |
Sulochana Kadam |
Laxmi Narayan |
S.N.Tripathi |
B.D. Mishra |
| Gayi Birha Ki Raat |
- |
Laxmi Narayan |
S.N.Tripathi |
B.D. Mishra |
| Kal Ki Yeh Baat |
- |
Laxmi Narayan |
S.N.Tripathi |
B.D. Mishra |
| Kaun Bhool Mujh Se Hui |
- |
Laxmi Narayan |
S.N.Tripathi |
B.D. Mishra |
| Oh Bhool Jaanewale |
- |
Laxmi Narayan |
S.N.Tripathi |
B.D. Mishra |
| Phoolon Se Karloon |
- |
Laxmi Narayan |
S.N.Tripathi |
R.C. Pandey |
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Geeta Roy found herself extremely busy in 1952. She had assignment after assignment that
kept her singing career in a high gear. She delivered hit after hit that year. Amidst all this, she found time to continue her
romantic relationship with Guru Dutt. She even sang three songs for a movie he directed, “Jaal”. This was his second attempt at
directing. But the resistance from her parents who opposed her marriage to Guru Dutt persisted. They had a Bengali gentleman in
their mind for Geetaji.
During 1952, Geetaji sang hundreds of songs in at least 31 different movies. She sang for new as well as established music directors giving almost everyone a hit or two. This pattern she continued through late fifties.
Clearly early fifties were her best years as a playback singer supreme. During these years, she still maintained the status as an influential vocalist of Hindi film world because she kept singing song after song delighting millions of moviegoers throughout India.
Here is a brief recount of Geetaji’s 1952 singing activity.
She sang two solos in “Shiv Shakti” for Avinash Vyas. Basant Prakash had Geetaji sing in two of his movie; “Badnam” (a solo) and “Nishan Danka” (a duet). Bhol Shreshtha recorded a solo of Geetaji for “Nazariya”.
Bulo C. Rani, who had Geetaji sing 12 songs in two movies in earlier years, had her sing for “Baghdad” (two solos and a duet). She sang in three movies for which C. Ramchandra composed music; “Ghungroo” (a duet), “Rangeeli” (a solo), and “Saqi” (a duet).
Chitragupt, the music directed for whom Geetaji sang most songs in her career, had her sing in two of his movies; “Tarang” (two solos, a duet, and a triplet) and “Bhakta Puran” (a solo).
She sang a solo and a duet in the movie “Patal Bhairavi”. This was a Hnidi dubbed version of the phenomenally successful Telugu film of the same name. Its music was provided by Ghantasala, a famous name in Telugu movies who was a singer as well as a music composer.
Hansraj Behl, one of the regulars of Geetaji music directors, had her sing in two movies; “Lal Pari” (two solos and a duet) and “Lanka Dahan” (three solos and a duet).
In “Anand Math” Geetaji sang two sols and two duets under the music direction of Hemant Kumar. She had a duet in Husnlal & Bhagatram’s “Kafila”. For Jimmy’s “Shrimatiji” she recorded a solo. In Mr. Sampat she sang a solo and two duets for the composer named Kala. Incidentally, these two were female duets. The other singer was Jikki, another famous Telugu singer from South.
Khurshid Anwar had Geetaji sing two solos and four duets for “Neelam Pari”. She also recorded a couple of solos for Madan Mohan in “Anjaam”.
O.P. Nayyar composed four solos of Geetaji for the movie “Asmaan”. This was the first movie of O.P. These songs were a rage when the movie was released, especially songs like “Aye Dil Aye Diwane” and “Cham Cham Ghunghar Baaje”. Even though this movie was a commercial failure, some of Geetaji’s songs live on basked on all the glory they richly deserve. Her vibrant vocals can be heard all over in songs such as “Pom Pom Pom Baaja Dole” in even today. “Are Kaun Hoon” is another melodious song from this movie. “Dekho Jaadoo Bhare More Naina” is a stunningly sweet song. “Dil Hai Diwana” is another beauty that its tilting music accompanied by the ethereal voice stays with you forever.
The association of Geetaji and OP yielded some very good results and in future OP becomes a beneficiary of Geetaji’s favors that salvage his professional career.
For the movie “Zalzala”, Geetaji sang five songs; four solos and a duet. The music was by Pankaj Mullik. Robin Chatterjee composed a solo and two duets of Geetaji for “Ratnadeep”.
Burmanda was there in 1952 for Geeta Roy again. For his “Jaal”, the movie directed by her would be future husband Guru Dutt, she sang two solos and a duet. The duet “De Bhi Chuke Hum Dil Nazrana” was with Kishore Kumar. This pair didn’t sing that many songs together. One can not help but think that if only they did. For another Burmanda movie, “Lal Kunwar”, she had a female duet.
For “Sangdil”, Sajjad Hussain recorded a solo and a duet of Geetaji. For the new hot musical duo, Shankar & Jaikishan, she sang a duet and a song of foursome.
There were other movie like “Maa”, “Insaan”, “Rajrani Damyanti”, and “Tamasha” for which Geetaji lent her voice.
Geetaji’s singing history for films in 1952 is summarized in the table starting on the next page. Please note that this information is not complete.
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| Song |
Co-Singer(s) |
Movie |
Music |
Lyrics |
| Arey Kya Hoon Mein |
- |
Aasmaan |
O P Nayyar |
Prem Dhawan |
| Dekho Jaadu Bhare More Nain |
- |
Aasmaan |
O P Nayyar |
Prem Dhawan |
| Dil Hai Diwana Jawaan Hai Zamana |
- |
Aasmaan |
O P Nayyar |
Prem Dhawan |
| Poon Poon Poon Baja Bole Dholak |
- |
Aasmaan |
O P Nayyar |
Prem Dhawan |
| Aa Re Bhanware Madhukait Maare |
- |
Anand Math |
Hemant Kumarr |
Shailendra |
| Dheere Sameere Tatani Teere |
Hemant Kumar,Chorus |
Anand Math |
Hemant Kumar |
Jaidev |
| Hare Muraari..Jai Jagdish Hare |
Hemant Kumar |
Anand Math |
Hemant Kumar |
Jaidev |
| Kaise Rokenge Aese Toofan Ko |
Talat Mahmood |
Anand Math |
Hemant Kumar |
Shailendra |
| Naino Mein Sawan |
- |
Anand Math |
Hemant Kumar |
Shailendra |
| Nainon Mein Sawan[Part 2] |
Hemant Kumar,Chorus |
Anand Math |
Hemant Kumar |
Shailendra |
| Arre O Dekhnewaalon Hamaari Saadgi Dekho |
- |
Anjaam |
Madan Mohan |
Qamar Jalalabadi |
| Meri Naiyya Hai Majhdaar |
- |
Anjaam |
Madan Mohan |
Qamar Jalalabadi |
| Aaj Jiya Chaahe Sitaaron Se Baaten Kare |
- |
Anmol Sahaara |
Santosh Mukherjee |
B M Sharma |
| Aaj Naache Man Aaj Naache Hai Dil |
- |
Anmol Sahaara |
Santosh Mukherjee |
B M Sharma |
| Deta Ja Kuchh Daan Oh Daata |
- |
Anmol Sahaara |
Santosh Mukherjee |
B M Sharma |
| In Bheegi Bheegi Aankhon Mein Mein Ek Toote |
- |
Anmol Sahaara |
Santosh Mukherjee |
B M Sharma |
| Jaao Jaao Na Sajan, More Jaao Na |
Raj Kumar |
Anmol Sahaara |
Santosh Mukherjee |
B M Sharma |
| Pyar Ke Din Aaye Hain |
- |
Anmol Sahaara |
Santosh Mukherjee |
B M Sharma |
| Bahaaron Ne Chhede Khushi Ke Tarane Magar Tu Kahaan |
- |
Baghdad |
Bulo C Rani |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Dile Beqarar Kahe Baar Baar |
G M Durrani |
Baghdad |
Bulo C Rani |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Ek Shama Hai Mahfil Mein Parwana Hazaron Hain |
- |
Baghdad |
Bulo C Rani |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Khuli Jo Aankh To Dil Mein Gume Muhabbat |
- |
Baghdad |
Bulo C Rani |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Raat Abhi Baki Hai Dil Ko Karar Aaya Nahin |
- |
Baghdad |
Bulo C Rani |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Yeh Pyaar Ki Baatein |
Talat Mahmood,G M Durrani |
Baghdad |
Bulo C Rani |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Chhumak Chhumak Mora Baaje Ghungharva C |
- |
Bahu Beti |
S D Batish |
Kaifi Azmi |
| Dil Jala Yaaden Jali |
- |
Bahu Beti |
S D Batish |
Kaifi Azmi |
| Gori Dulhaniya Mori Gori Dulhaniya |
Chorus |
Bahu Beti |
S D Batish |
Kaifi Azmi |
| Kaise Le Aaoon Rakhiyan Main Bhaiya More |
- |
Bahu Beti |
S D Batish |
Kaifi Azmi |
| Karke Ho Karke Haan Kaahe Boli Re Piya |
Chorus |
Bahu Beti |
S D Batish |
Kaifi Azmi |
| Mose Chanchal Jawani Sambhali Nahin Jaaye |
- |
Bahu Beti |
S D Batish |
Kaifi Azmi |
| Nazdeek Na Aana Na Mujhe Haath |
S D Batish |
Bahu Beti |
S D Batish |
Kaifi Azmi |
| Aa Jaao Mere Dilruba |
- |
Bewafaa |
A R Qureshi |
Shams Azeemabaadi |
| Jogi Tu Aankhon Bandh Kar.. Aayi |
- |
Bhakta Pooraan |
Chitragupt |
G S Nepali |
| Pardesi Ki Preet Ko.. Nainon Mein Ki Dhara |
- |
Bhakta Pooraan |
Chitragupt |
Ramesh Gupta |
| Main To Jangal Ki Chanchal Hiraniyaa |
- |
Chamkee |
Manna Dey |
Kavi Pradeep |
| Mujhe Apna Bana |
Lata |
Ghunghroo |
C Ramchandra |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Chhupke Chhupke Teer Chale Teer Dil |
- |
Hamariya Duniya |
Shyambabu Pathak |
Indivar |
| Wo Nafrat Se Daman Bacchakar |
- |
Hamariya Duniya |
Shyambabu Pathak |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Mere Sajan Sawanre |
- |
Insaan |
B N Bali |
Balwant Kapoor |
| So Ja Re Dukhiyaari Maa |
- |
Insaan |
B N Bali |
Saajan Bihari |
| De Bhi Chuke Hum |
Kishore Kumar |
Jaal |
S D Burman |
Sahir Ludhyanvhi |
| Sochh Samjhakar Dil Ko |
- |
Jaal |
S D Burman |
Sahir Ludhyanvhi |
| Chori Chori Dil Mein Samaya |
Talat Mahmood |
Kafila |
Husnlal Bhagatram |
Moti B A |
| Bachke Humse Bhala Sarkar |
Asha |
Lal Kunwar |
S D Burman |
Sahir Ludhyanvhi |
| Aao Aao Ab Toh Aao Prabhu |
- |
Lanka Dahan |
Hansraj Behl |
S P Kalla |
| Bhool Hui Kya Mujhse Bhagwan |
- |
Lanka Dahan |
Hansraj Behl |
S P Kalla |
| Do Mahino Ke Baad Aayi Chandi Ki Yeh Raat |
Krishna Kalle,Devendra |
Lanka Dahan |
Hansraj Behl |
S P Kalla |
| Mere Ang Ang Mein Raam Raam |
- |
Lanka Dahan |
Hansraj Behl |
S P Kalla |
| Har Din Tu Rota Hain Badal |
- |
Maa |
S K Pal |
Bharat Vyas |
| Main Na Boloon Na Boloon Na Bolungi Aaj Mere Chhote Se Dil |
- |
Maa |
S K Pal |
Bharat Vyas |
| Sitaaron Hansa Na Meri |
- |
Mamta |
Sonik |
Verma Malik |
| Teri Kali Kali Anhiyon Kanhaiya |
- |
Mamta |
Sonik |
Verma Malik |
| Aayi Rang Bhari Phoolon Ki Ritu |
- |
Mordhwaj |
Narayan |
Bharat Vyas |
| Gin Gin Taare Ratiyan Bitaoon |
- |
Mordhwaj |
Narayan |
Bharat Vyas |
| Aao Aao Kahani Suno |
Jikki, Chorus |
Mr.Sampat |
Balakrishna Kalla |
Pt Indra |
| Aji Hum Bharat Ki Nari |
P B Srinivas, Chorus |
Mr.Sampat |
Balakrishna Kalla |
Pt Indra , S N Kashyap |
| Chalo Paniya Bharan Ko |
Jikki, Chorus |
Mr.Sampat |
Balakrishna Kalla |
Pt Indra |
| Din Control Ke Aaye |
Jikki, Chorus |
Mr.Sampat |
E Shankar Shastri |
Pt Indra |
| Hindustan Hindustan Hamara Hindustan |
P B Srinivas, Chorus |
Mr.Sampat |
Balakrishna Kalla |
Pt Indra |
| Jaga Nahin Jaga Nahin Itni Lambi Chhodi Duniya |
P B Srinivas, Chorus |
Mr.Sampat |
Balakrishna Kalla |
Pt Indra |
| Oh Bairagi Banwasi |
- |
Mr.Sampat |
Balakrishna Kalla |
Pt Indra |
| Ae Jee.... Tumse Pehli Baar |
- |
Nazariya |
Bhola Shrest |
P L Santoshi |
| Chahe Kismat Hamko Rulaye |
Rafi |
Neelam Pari |
Khurshid Anwar |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Chham Chham… Rahein Donon Saath Hardam |
Asha |
Neelam Pari |
Khurshid Anwar |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Ek Tum Duji Main Teeja Chand Chauti Thandi |
Hawa Chorus |
Neelam Pari |
Khurshid Anwar |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Jab Tak Chamke Chand |
G M Durrani |
Neelam Pari |
Khurshid Anwar |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Kismat Ne Yeh Zulm Kiya Hai |
- |
Neelam Pari |
Khurshid Anwar |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Raat Chandni Kare Ishaare |
- |
Neelam Pari |
Khurshid Anwar |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Sapnon Mein Aanewala Baalam |
Asha |
Neelam Pari |
Khurshid Anwar |
S K Deepak |
| Bhanwara Bada Deewana |
- |
Nirmal |
Bulo C Rani |
Moti B A |
| Mere Chaaron Taraf Hai Andhera |
- |
Nirmal |
Bulo C Rani |
Moti B A |
| Meri Kya Hai Khata Yeh Bata De Phir Chahe Rula De |
Sham Kumar |
Nirmal |
Bulo C Rani |
Moti B A |
| Thi Aur Mulaaqaat Woh Ab Aur Mulaaqaat Hai |
- |
Nirmal |
Bulo C Rani |
Moti B A |
| Tu Jo Mere Pyar Ki Khichdi Pakayega |
G M Durrani |
Nirmal |
Bulo C Rani |
Moti B A |
| Shaam Suhani Nadi Ke Kinare |
Talat Mahmood |
Nishan Danka |
Basant Prakash |
S H Bihari |
| Yeh Chheda Hai Kisne Mere Dil Ka |
- |
Nishan Danka |
Basant Prakash |
S H Bihari |
| Gunjat Bhanwara Jhoomat Kaliyaan |
Chorus |
Paatal Bhairavi |
Ghantsala |
Pt Indra |
| Jaoongi Maike Jaaongi |
G M Durrani |
Paatal Bhairavi |
Ghantsala |
Pt Indra |
| Kahin Preet Se Bhara |
Talat Mahmood |
Paatal Bhairavi |
Ghantsala |
Pt Indra |
| Sunle Rani Meri Kahani |
Chorus |
Paatal Bhairavi |
Ghantsala |
Pt Indra |
| Tan Man Mera Tarase |
- |
Paatal Bhairavi |
Ghantsala |
Pt Indra |
| Kya Bataon Mohabat Hai Kya |
Rafi, Lata |
Parbat |
Shankar Jaikishan |
Shailendra |
| Pyar Bhari In Aankhon Ne |
Lata |
Parbat |
Shankar Jaikishan |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Mohe Bairan Nindiya |
- |
Rajrani Damyanti |
Avinash Vyas |
Devendra |
| Hamne Ye Dil Ke Lagane Ki Saza Paayee Hain |
- |
Rangeeli |
Chik Choclate |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Raat Bhi Rangeen Hai, Mauka Bhi Haseen Hai |
- |
Rangeeli |
Chik Choclate |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Aaj Ki Raat Bhaag More Jaage |
Talat Mahmood |
Ratnadeep |
Robin Chatterji |
Vidyapati |
| Albeli Ik Naar |
- |
Ratnadeep |
Robin Chatterji |
Mahendra Pran/Pt Madhur |
| Jiya Jiya Daale Mere Nainon Mein Pyar Hai Masti Ki |
- |
Ratnadeep |
Robin Chatterji |
Mahendra Pran/Pt Madhur |
| Suno Lo Ek Kahani Sun Lo |
Talat Mahmood |
Ratnadeep |
Robin Chatterji |
Mahendra Pran/Pt Madhur |
| Darshan Pyaasi Aayi Daasi |
- |
Sangdil |
Sajjad Husain |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Dharti Se Door Gore Badalon Ke Paar |
Asha |
Sangdil |
Sajjad Husain |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Door Nagariya Tori |
Shamshad Begum |
Sapna |
Shyambabu Pathak |
Bharat Vyas |
| Dhim Dhimak Dhim Dhim.. Sun Damroo Ki Dhun Mere Manwa Naache |
- |
Shivshakti |
Avinash Vyas |
Munshi Sagar Hussain |
| Ghoomi Jaaye.. Mahakaal De Taal |
Batuk Desai, R P Sharma |
Shivshakti |
Avinash Vyas |
Munshi Sagar Hussain |
| Nahi Aaye.. Oh Re Mora Soona Jeevan |
chorus |
Shivshakti |
Avinash Vyas |
Munshi Sagar Hussain |
| Naina More Bhaye Banware Lut Gaya Man Ka Chain |
- |
Shivshakti |
Avinash Vyas |
Munshi Sagar Hussain |
| Do Naina Tumhare Pyare Pyare |
Hemant Kumar |
Shrimatiji |
S Mohinder |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Taqdeer Ne Loota Mujhe Taqdeer Ne Loota |
- |
Shrimatiji |
Jimmy |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Teri Badali Hui Bedard Yaad Aayi..Teri Chahat Mein Balam |
- |
Shrimatiji |
Jimmy |
Shailendra |
| Raat Mohe Meetha Meetha |
- |
Tamasha |
Manna Dey |
Bharat Vyas |
| Badi Mushkil Se Aysi Sham Ayi Hai |
Rafi |
Tarang |
Chitragupt |
D N Madhok |
| Leke Pahloo Mein Armaan Saare, Ji Rahe Hain Jahaan Mein Tumhare |
- |
Tarang |
Chitragupt |
I C Kapoor |
| Meri Dil Mein Laakh Hain Baaten, Lab Pe Ek Na Aaye |
- |
Tarang |
Chitragupt |
I C Kapoor |
| Sawan Barse Kari Badariya..Mashal Jale Sari |
Rafi, Shamshad Begum |
Tarang |
Chitragupt |
Ram Moorthy |
| Chheen Jaayen Na Aankhon Mein Se Mere Dil Ke Ujaale |
- |
Usha Kiran |
Hanuman Prasad |
Anjum Jaipuri |
| Jago Jago Jago,Bhor Suhani Aayi |
Asha, Zohra Bai, G.M. Durrani |
Usha Kiran |
Hanuman Prasad |
Kameel Rasheed |
| Naach Naach Nanddulaare Abla Kare Pukaar Tere Dwaare |
- |
Veer Arjun |
Avinash Vyas |
Ramesh Gupta |
| Bujho Bujho Ai Dilwaalo |
- |
Zalzala |
Pankaj Malik |
Uddhava Kumar |
| Jane Wale De Gaye |
- |
Zalzala |
Pankaj Malik |
Vrajendra Goud |
| Kabhi Inko Chaahe Kabhi Unko |
- |
Zalzala |
Pankaj Malik |
Vrajendra Goud |
| Mujhe Woh Dekh Kar Jab |
- |
Zalzala |
Pankaj Malik |
Ali Sardar Zafari |
| Oh Duniyawaalon Pyare Mein Tokar Khaana Hai Naadaani Dil Se |
- |
Zalzala |
Pankaj Malik |
Vrajendra Goud |
| Oh Jagwaale Dekh Liya Jag Tera Tod Diya Haaye Pyara Bhara |
- |
Zamaane Ki Hawa |
Aziz Khan |
Sagar Badayuni |
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1953 was an important year in Geeta Roy’s life. Guru Dutt’s third directorial ventue
“Baaz” was released. It was produced by Geeta Bali’s sister and her husband and starred Geeta Bali and Guru Dutt. It was also
partly financed by Guru Dutt himself. The movie proved to be a disaster at the box office. The only redeeming feature of the
film was its music. This was only the second movie for O.P. Nayyar, the music director. Geetaji sang six of the eight songs
for this movie. Almost all songs became super hits. Amidst these financial losses incurred a debt ridden Guru Dutt pressed
Geetaji to marry him. Finally she convinced her parents and Geeta Roy and Guru Dutt tied knots on May 26, 1953.
Because of the wedding and the new responsibilities of a new household Geetaji found herself with not much time to sing in as many songs as before. She did honor all of her commitments and still managed to sing in nearly 20 odd movies.
Geetaji was supposed to sing most of the songs for Filmistan’s musical “Anarkali” but ended up singing only one song. Its music directors were replaced many times before the producers settled on with C. Ramchandra. He opted to go with Lata Mangeshkar, his favorite singer at that time. However for his other movie “Shagufa” she sang a solo and a duet.
Even for Chitragupt, the music director for whom she sang most songs for, she managed to record one solo for “Band Master” and another solo for “Manchala”. In Dhaniram’s “Shole” she recorded two solos and a duet. For Hafeez Khan’s “Lakeeren” she sang a solo and a duet.
After the failure of “Asmaan” in 1952, OP had Asha Bhosle sing all 12 songs of the movie “Chham Chhama Chham”. But Geeta characteristically never held a grudge against OP. But Guru Dutt signed OP to compose music for his new production “Baaz”. It may be because Geetaji’s love interest was Guru Dutt or for any other reason because OP deep in his heart knew what Geetjai was capable of, OP had her sing six solos for the movie “Baaz”. This movie was special to her because it was being directed by Guru Dutt whom she will marry soon. This was for the very first time OP was working for Guru Dutt. He had Geetjai sings different types of songs. On the one hand she sings a song like “Zara Saamne Aa” for the heroine Geeta Bali. Ion the other hand, for the same actress, she sings “Aye Dil Aye Diwne”. Two opposite styles of tunes done to perfection by the singing of Geetaji. Vocals of Geetaji for her other songs also gives rise to enduring admiration for the way she renders these so skillfully. Inspite of melodious music by OP and sweeet songs of Geetaji, “Baa” was a commerial failure.
For “Ladki” she sang two solos and a duet. The music for this movie was provided by the duo of R. Sudarshanam & Dhniram. Vyjayanti Mala was introduced to Hindi audiences in this movie. She sang a solo for Roshan in “Firdaus”.
S.D. Burman, who was Geetaji’s guru in many respects, had her sing in three of his movies. These were “Armaan” (two solos), “Jeevan Jyoti” (a solo and a duet), and “Shahensha” (a solo).
Ustad Ali Akbar Khan provided music for only a few movies. “Humsafar” was one of those movies. Geetaji sang three solos for that movie.
Tripathiji, one of the music directors who used Geetaji’s voice reguarly in his early movies, had her sing two solos and two duets in “Naag Devta”.
Geetaji’s singing history for films in 1953 is summarized in the table starting on the next page. Please note that this information is not complete.
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| Song |
Co-Singer(s) |
Movie |
Music |
Lyrics |
| Aa Sapne Tujhe Bulaayen |
- |
Hamdard |
Anil Biswas |
Prem Dhawan |
| Chali Radhe Rani |
- |
Parineeta |
Arun Kumar Mukherjee |
Bharat Vyas |
| Chaand Hai Wohi |
- |
Parineeta |
Arun Kumar Mukherjee |
Bharat Vyas |
| Aa Jaan-E-Wafaa Aa |
- |
Anarkali |
C. Ramchandra |
J.N. Akhtar |
| Dil Ko Bachana Raja |
- |
Shagufa |
C. Ramchandra |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Maine Laakhon Ke Bol |
Sunder |
Shagufa |
C. Ramchandra |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Dil Ko Bachana Raja |
- |
Shagufa |
C. Ramchandra |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Teri Nazar Mein |
- |
Band Master |
Chitragupt |
- |
| Yeh Duniya Hai Paagalkhana |
- |
Manchala |
- |
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan |
| Nigahen Mila |
- |
Shole |
Dhaniram |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Socha Hai Sahenge |
- |
Shole |
Dhaniram |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Ye Mausam Nigahen Mila |
Hemant Kumar |
Shole |
Dhaniram |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Mohabbat Ki Duniya Mein |
Talaat Mahmood |
Lakeeren |
Hafiz Khan |
Shewan |
| Tujhse Shikwa |
- |
Lakeeren |
Hafiz Khan |
Shewan |
| JeevanKya Hai |
- |
Daana Pani |
Madan Mohan |
- |
| Aye Dil Aye Diwane |
- |
Baaz |
O.P. Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Cham Cham Ghunghar Baaje |
- |
Baaz |
O.P. Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Zara Saamne Aa Zara |
- |
Baaz |
O.P. Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Taare Chandni Afsaane |
- |
Baaz |
O.P. Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Majhi Alble |
- |
Baaz |
O.P. Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Har Zabaan Ruki Ruki |
- |
Baaz |
O.P. Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Ae Aankh Roke Likh De |
- |
Ladki |
R. Sudarshanam & Dhaniram |
Rajinder Krishan |
| Baat Chalat |
- |
Ladki |
R. Sudarshanam & Dhaniram |
Rajinder Krishan |
| Mann Mor Machare Shor |
Lata Mangeshkar |
Ladki |
R. Sudarshanam & Dhaniram |
Rajinder Krishan |
| Who Bhi Thukraake |
- |
Ladki |
R. Sudarshanam & Dhaniram |
Rajinder Krishan |
| Kalam Dawaat Mori |
- |
Firdaus |
Roshan |
- |
| Jaadu Bhari Yeh Fizaayen |
- |
Armaan |
S.D.Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Yeh Hansi Yeh hushi |
- |
Armaan |
S.D.Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Mann Sheetal Naina |
- |
Jeevan Jyoti |
S.D.Burman |
N. Sharma |
| O Lag Gayee Ankhiyan Tumse |
Mohd Rafi |
Jeevan Jyoti |
S.D.Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Soja Re Soja Meri Ankhiyon |
- |
Jeevan Jyoti |
S.D.Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Dil Deke Dil Ko |
- |
Shahenshah |
S.D.Burman |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Haseen Chandni |
- |
Humsafar |
Usta Ali Akbar Khan |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Mat Karo Kisi Se Pyaar |
- |
Humsafar |
Usta Ali Akbar Khan |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Og Jee Aankhwaalo Dekho |
- |
Humsafar |
Usta Ali Akbar Khan |
Sahir Ludhianvi |
| Aayi Birha Ki Raat |
- |
Nav Durga |
S.N. Tripathi |
Anjum Jaipuri |
| Cham Cham Naache |
Mohd. Rafi |
Nav Durga |
S.N. Tripathi |
Anjum Jaipuri |
| Ek Aag Lagaakar Chupke Se |
- |
Nav Durga |
S.N. Tripathi |
Anjum Jaipuri |
| Hum Aur Tum Jo il Gaye |
Mohd. Rafi |
Nav Durga |
S.N. Tripathi |
R. Pandey |
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In 1954, Geetaji sang even fewer songs than the year before. Her double duties
as a wife and as a singer were demanding. Amidst all of this she found herself expecting her first child. Tarun, her
first son was born on July 9, 1954. By curious coincidence, Tarun was born on the same days as his father, Guru Dutt.
This probably was one of the reasons why Guru Dutt loved him so much. He was his favorite amongst their three children.
First as a new bride, then as a new mother, Geetaji still managed to sing in some 15 or so movies. She was now singing under the name Geeta Dutt. But her song output was way down. Yet some of the chartbusters came from that year proved to be perennially popular ones. Guru Dutt founded his own independent production company and acted, produced and directed in his first movie “Aar Paar” during that year. When it was released, the movie became a huge hit.
The music for “Aar Paar” was provided by O.P. Nayyar. Guru Dutt owed some money to Nayyar from his earlier failed venture “Baaz”. With no new assignments OP packed and was ready to leave Bombay to go back to his hometown. At this time Geetaji recommended to Guru Dutt to hire OP’s services for his new production “Aar Paar”. Guru Dutt agreed and found this way he will be able to clear the debt he owed to OP if the movie was a success. For both Guru Dutt and OP “Aar Paar” was either a make or a break film. But when the movie was released it was a smashing hit along with its music and evergreen songs. There were eight songs in the movie and Geetaji sang seven of them. Four of these were solos and three were duets with the inimitable Mohd. Rafi. These songs are still popular even today. One of Geetaji’s tantalizing song from this movie, “Babuji Dheere Chalna”, was in a recent (2007) Hindi movie, sung by a different singer, but to the same tune and lyrics. The other solos that are still fresh, young, and vibrant in music lover hearts are the solos like “Hoon Abhi Main Jawan”, “Ja Ja Ja Ja Bewafa”, and “Ye Lo Main Haari Piya”. Especially the song “Ja Ja Ja Ja Bewafa” is such a sweet melody with a tinge of melancholy that epitomizes the very essence of Geetaji’s voice and her singing.
She also sang a duet for OP’s another movie “Mr. Lambu”.
For Chitragupt she sang in two movies. These were “Miss Mala” (three duets with Kishore Kumar) . For “Golkonda Ka Qaidi” (a solo) under the music direction of Datta Davjekar. Hansraj Behl had her sing two solos and a duet in “Lal Pari”.
For Hemant Kumar she sang two solos in “Shart”. One of the songs “Na Yeh Chaand Hoga” still brings goose bumps every time you hear it. It seems like Geetaji was born to sing songs like these. An absolute masterpiece of melodious voice.
She sang songs for Ram Ganguly, a duet in “Sangam”, a solo for S.D. Batish in “Toofan”, for Salil Chowdhury a solo in “Naukri”, for the music duo Timir Baran & S.K. Pal two solos in “Baadbaan” and a duet for Datta Davejkar in “Dharohar”.
Geetaji’s singing history for films in 1954 is summarized in the table starting on the next page. Please note that this information is not complete.
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| Song |
Co-Singer(S) |
Movie |
Music |
Lyrics |
| Are Na Na Na...Tauba Tauba, Mai Na Pyar Karungi |
Rafi |
Aar Paar |
O P Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Babuji Dheere Chalana |
- |
Aar Paar |
O P Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Hoon Abhi Main Jawan |
- |
Aar Paar |
O P Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Ja Ja Ja Ja Bewafa |
- |
Aar Paar |
O P Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Mohabat Karlo Ji |
Rafi |
Aar Paar |
O P Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Mohabbat Kar Lo |
Rafi,Suman Kalyanpur,Chorus |
Aar Paar |
O P Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Sun Sun Zalima |
Rafi |
Aar Paar |
O P Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Yeh Lo Main Haari Piya |
- |
Aar Paar |
O P Nayyar |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Kamata Hoon Bahut Kuchh |
Kishore Kumar |
Adhikar |
Avinash Vyas |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Hari Om Tatasat.. Mithya Sab Sansaar |
- |
Amar Kirtan |
S D Batish |
Wali Sahab |
| Mere Ghar Shyam Ghata Nahi Barsi |
- |
Amar Kirtan |
S D Batish |
Wali Sahab |
| Har Roz Suna Har Roz Kaha |
- |
Baadban |
Timir Baran-S K Pal |
Indivar |
| Kaise Koi Jiye |
- |
Baadban |
Timir Baran-S K Pal |
Indivar |
| Sharabe Ishq Jaati Hai Pilayi |
Lata |
Dost |
Hansraj Behl |
B R Sharma |
| Na Ro Ae Ronewale |
- |
Ferry |
Hemant Kumar |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Rangeeli Rangeeli Chhabili Rani |
- |
Ferry |
Hemant Kumar |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Baharen Lanewale Hain |
- |
Golkunda Ka Qaidi |
Datta Dhavekar,Jagannath |
Om Prakash |
| O Malik Kya Rang Dikhaye |
- |
Golkunda Ka Qaidi |
Datta Dhavekar,Jagannath |
Kaif Irfani,Om Prakash |
| Bechain Hai Hai.. Betaab Hai Ho Ho |
Mubarak Begum, Chorus |
Haar Jeet |
S D Batish |
Azeez Kashmiri |
| Jaane Wale Tod Ke Dil Ko |
- |
Haar Jeet |
S D Batish |
Shewan Rizvi |
| Aurat Ki Zindagani Re,Duniya Teri Naadaani |
- |
Khushboo |
Shanker Lal |
G S Nepali |
| Ek Ladka Ghar Se Nikal Gaya,Ek Ladki Ghar Se Nikal Gayi |
Rafi |
Khushboo |
Shanker Lal |
G S Nepali |
| Aankhon Ke Paimaane Pee |
- |
Laal Pari |
Hansraj Behl |
Asad Bhopali |
| Keh Rahi Hain Dhadkanein |
Talat Mahmood |
Laal Pari |
Hansraj Behl |
Asad Bhopali |
| Main Jannat Ki Hoor Hoon |
- |
Laal Pari |
Hansraj Behl |
Asad Bhopali |
| Daaman Ne Chhuda Yoon |
- |
Lakeeren |
Hafiz Khan |
Shewan Rizvi |
| Maalike Duniya Yeh Tera Kaunsa… Aabaad Jahaan Barbaad KIya |
- |
Lakeeren |
Hafiz Khan |
Shewan Rizvi |
| Mohabbat Ki Duniya Mein |
Talat Mahmood |
Lakeeren |
Hafiz Khan |
Shewan Rizvi |
| Nimuba Pe Papiha Bola |
Shamshad Begum |
Lakeeren |
Hafiz Khan |
Shewan Rizvi |
| Tujhse Shikva Kiya Nahi Jaata Maut Dede Diya Nahi Jaata |
- |
Lakeeren |
Hafiz Khan |
Shewan Rizvi |
| Dukh Ke Din Naahi Beetey Saawariya |
- |
Mahapooja |
Shankar Rao Vyas |
Ramesh Gupta |
| Hazar Haath Wale |
Talat Mahmood |
Mahapooja |
Avinash Vyas |
Ramesh Gupta |
| Dekho Na Dekho Hamein |
Kishore Kumar |
Miss Mala |
Chitragupt |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Do Dil Jab Chupake Chupake |
Kishore Kumar |
Miss Mala |
Chitragupt |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Nachati Zoomati Muskurati |
Kishore Kumar |
Miss Mala |
Chitragupt |
Anjum Jaipuri |
| Jhoome Ray Kali Ulajh |
- |
Naukri |
Salil Chowdhury |
Shailendra |
| Tum Bansi Ho Mein Taan |
Lata |
Raadhakrishnaa |
S D Burman |
Sahir Ludhyanvhi |
| Raat Muskurati Hai |
Asha |
Saavdhaan |
Vasant,Ramchandra |
Sahir Ludhyanvhi |
| Aa Birana More Birana Rakhi Baandhoon |
Shankar Dasgupta,Chorus |
Samaaj |
Arun Kumar Mukherjee |
Majrooh Sultanpuri |
| Do Ghadi Tere Saath Tere Dil Aabaad |
- |
Samraat |
Hemant Kumar |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Gora Bhi Accha Kala Bhi Accha |
- |
Samraat |
Hemant Kumar |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Aayein To Kaise Aayein |
Talat Mahmood |
Sangam |
Ram Ganguly |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Raat Hi Armaan Bhari |
Talat Mahmood,Chorus |
Sangam |
Ram Ganguly |
Hasrat Jaipuri |
| Chand Ghatane Laga |
- |
Shart |
Hemant Kumar |
Rajendra Krishan |
| Na Yeh Chand Hoga |
- |
Shart |
Hemant Kumar |
S H Bihari |
| Aye Dil Beqaraar Tu Aur Na Beqaraar |
Yashodara,Shankar Dasgupta |
Sheeshe Ki Deewar |
Shankar Dasgupta |
Manmohan Sabeer |
| Jiya Maane Na Maane |
- |
Shobha |
Robin Chatterji |
Mahendra Pran |
| Pani Ka Bulbula |
- |
Suhaagan |
Vasant,Ramchandra |
S K Deepak |
| Kadam Mere Dagamaga Rahe |
- |
Toofaan |
S D Batish |
Ghaafil Harnalvhi |
| Ek Baar Bhulaati Hoon |
- |
Toote Khilaune |
Chitragupt |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Kise Maaloom Tha Ek Din.. Oh Rooti Hui Taqdeer |
- |
Toote Khilaune |
Chitragupt |
Raja Mehndi Ali Khan |
| Laal Ki Aankhon Mein Neendiya |
- |
Toote Khilaune |
Chitragupt |
Anjum Jaipuri |
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