In today’s weekend blog, giving a tribute to Dilip Kumar- I am listing below my choice of the best songs picturised on him. The listing is a mixture of his solo and duet songs. The songs have been listed in chronological order of the year of release of the respective films.
Yahan Badla Wafa Ka Bewafai Ke Siwa Kya Hai- Jugnu (1947)- Mohd Rafi & Noor Jehan (Singers), Adeeb (Lyricist), Feroze Nizami (Music Director). On-screen with Noor Jehan.
Tu Kahe Agar Jeevan Bhar Main Geet Sunata Jaaon- Andaz (1949)- Mukesh (S), Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), Naushad (MD).
Seene Mei Sulagte Hain Armaan- Tarana (1951)- Talat Mehmood (S), Prem Dhawan (L), Anil Biswas (MD).
Maan Mera Ehsaan Are Nadaan Ki Maine Tujhse Kiya Hai Pyar- Aan (1952), Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Naushad (MD).
Ae Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal, Gham Ki Duniya Se Dil Bhar Gaya- Daag (1952)- Talat Mehmood (S), Shailendra (L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD).
Sham E Gham Ki Kasam, Aaj Ghamgeen Hain Hum-Footpath (1953)- Talat Mehmood (S), Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), Khayyam (MD).
Mitwa Laagi Re- Devdas (1955)- Talat Mehmood (S), Sahir Ludhianvi (L), SD Burman (MD).
O Door Ke Musafir Humko Bhi Saath Lele, Huum Reh Gaye Akele- Uran Khatola (1955). Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Naushad (MD).
Kitna Haseen Hai Mausam, Kitna Haseen Safar Hai- Azad (1955)- Lata Mangeshkar & Chitalkar (S), Rajender Krishan (L), CC Ramchandra (MD). On screen with Meena Kumari.
Ude Jab Jab Zulfein Teri, Kawanriyon Ka Dil Machle- Naya Daur (1957)- Mohd Rafi& Asha Bhosle (S), Sahir Ludhianvi (L), OP Nayyar (MD). On screen with Vyjayantimala.
Laagi Nahi Chute- Musafir- Musafir (1957)- Dilip Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar (S), Shailendra (L), Salil Choudhari (MD)
Suhana Safar Aur Yeh Mausam Haseen- Madhumati (1958)- Mukesh (S), Shailendra (L), Salil Choudhari (MD).
Toote Hue Khwabon Ne Humko Yeh Sikhaya Hai- Madhumati (1958)- Mohd Rafi (S), Shailendra (L), Salil Choudhari (MD).
Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hai, Ya Mohabbat Ka Suroor- Yahudi (1958)- Mukesh (S), Shailendra (L), Shankar Jailkishan (MD).
Madhuban Mein Radhika Naache Re-Kohinoor (1960)- Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Naushad (MD).
Nain Lad Jayi Re To Manwa Mein Kasak Hoi Be Kari- Ganga Jamuna (1961)- Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Naushad (MD).
Mujhe Duniya Walon Sharabi Na Samjho- Leader (1964)- Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Naushad (MD).
Koi Sagar Dil Ko Behlata Nahin- Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966)- Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Naushad (MD).
Aaj Ki Raat Mere Dil Ki Salami Lele- Ram Aur Shyam (1967)– Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Naushad (MD).
Aaj Purani Raahon Se Koi Mujhe Awaaz Na De- Aadmi (1968)- Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Naushad (MD)
Ramchandra Keh Gaye Siya Se, Aisa Kalyug Aayega- Gopi (1970)- Mahendra Kapoor (S), Rajender Krishan (L), Kalyanji Anandji (MD)
Saala Main To Saab Ban Gaya- Sagina (1974)- Kishore Kumar (S), Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), SD Burman (MD).
Haathon Ki Chand Lakeeron Ka-Vidhata (1982)- Suresh Wadkar & Anwar (S), Anand Bakshi (L), Laxmikant Pyarelal (MD). On-screen with Shammi Kapoor.
Maangi Thi Ek Dua Ji Kabool Ho Gayi- Shakti (1982)– Mahendra Kapoor (S). Anand Bakshi (L), RD Burman (MD)
Imli Ka Boota Beri Ka Ber, Imli Khatti Meethe Ber- Saudagar (1991)- Mohd Aziz & Suresh Wadekar (S), Anand Bakshi (L), Laxmikant Pyarelal (MD). On-screen with Raaj Kumar.
These are my personal favourite 25 songs of Dilip Kumar, hope you will also like them. The actual song list is quite exhaustive and for me to chose 25 songs was really a tough task
Waiting for your views/comments on this blog.
Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
9th July 2021
R. N. Mungale.
I liked the songs.
Tejinder Singh Sethi
Again I would say the best tribute to the legendary star