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Mera Saaya Saath Hoga – Raj Khosla

KV Ramesh |kvr4060@gmail.com Many directors went through tough times before they tasted success. For Raj Khosla, it was no different.  Born May 31, 1925, Raj Khosla came to Bombay (now Mumbai) to be a playback singer. Guru Dutt - Dev Anand pair "discovered" Raj Khosla. There is an apocryphal story that the trio promised each...

DIRECTOR & MUSIC Yash Chopra

Mai Har Ek Pal Ka Shayar Hoon – Yash Chopra

K.V. Ramesh | kvr4060@gmail.com Yash Chopra's name is immediately associated with stylized romantic films of the late 20th and the early 21st century. Yash Raj Films has made an immense contribution to the film world in the 21st century. Most critics disliked his “chiffon romances”, and he was always called the King of Romance. His view...

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Yogesh: The unassuming bard

Since time immemorial, Hindi film songs have been integral to Bollywood folklore and Indian life. While the lasting impact has been due to the effective synergies of the tune, words, and on-screen song picturization, it has been the soothing mighty pen that has permanently stayed with music lovers. The Hindi film song expression has encompassed...

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Piya Bina Baasiya

Song: Piya bina baasiya – Abhimaan’ 1973 Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri Music: S D Burman Singer: Lata Mangeshkar “Am I supposed to know everything that happens to everyone in this house?” Ahhh! The fangs of distance penetrate deep into the soul...and a song oozes out...gently... Pain is tender, pain is sweet, and pain itself is a soulful treat! Subir leaves the room in...