In this weekend’s blog, I am back on Bollywood.
From the era of Black & White to colour, the matchless ASHA BHOSLE has breathed life into thousands of songs for decades and regaled us with her endless energy and mastery of Sur & Taal. Her inimitable voice- be it as the heroine, vamp or supporting actress- is responsible for the countless memorable moments on the silver screen and off it. Truly, her rare gift has produced a song for every emotion, occasion and ambience.
Here are compilation of some of her songs that brings to life the various moods and set-ups.
1 Aayee Meherbaan, Baithye Jaane e Jaan from film Howrah Bridge (1958). Qamar Jalalabadi (Lyricist-L), OP Nayyar (Music Director-MD). Performed on screen by Madhubala. Mood of the song is SEDUCTIVE. YouTube link of the song is-
https://youtu.be/go4ixEgnecg?si=WG0d-KwJE4QvrR8XBh
2 Bhanwara Bada Nadaan Hai from film Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962). Shakeel Badayuni (L), Hemant Kumar (MD). Performrd on screen by Waheeda Rehman. Mood of the song is PLAYFUL. YouTube link is-
https://youtu.be/yOW75Vh9ZP0?si=ihBoX0wZZPYrVz7s
3 Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko from film Yaadon Ki Baraat (1975). Co singer Mohd Rafi, Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), RD Burman (MD). Performed on screen by Zeenat Aman and Vijay Arora. Mood-ROMANTIC. YouTube Link-
https://youtu.be/EGExS_0qQq0?si=dNBam_y_mNfSbIbp
4 Justuju jiski Thi, Usko To Na Paya Humne from film Umrao Jaan (1981). Sharyar (L), Khayyam (MD). Performed on screen by Rekha Mood-HEART BROKEN. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/jVkepsO8I4Y?si=ykwqXJQNloow8-Wo
5 Sabarmati Ke Sant Tune Kar diya Kamaal from film Jagriti (1954). Kavi Pradeep (L), Hemant Kumar (MD). Performed on screen by Master Ratan Kumar. Mood- PATRIOTIC. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/PIKLTEtntI8?si=UKoINi9O67h5LYHh
6 Parde Mein Rehne Do, Parda Na Uthao from film Shikar (1968). Hasrat Jaipuri (L), Shankat Jaikishan (MD). Performed on screen by Asha Parekh. Mood- MYSTERIOUS. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/cthcVXNioyM?si=JEaeEHkx24SL_Me7
7 O Mere Sona Re, Sona Re , De Doongi Jaan from Teesri Manzil (1966). Co singer Mohd Rafi, Majrooh Suktanpuri (L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD). Performed on scrren by Asha Parekh & Shammi Kappor. Mood-APPEASING. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/5ReU7xVQVys?si=XFFd96cv5ZItdlNG
8 Chanda Re Chupe Rehna from film Lajwanti (1958). Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), SD Burman (MD). Performed on screen by Nargis. Mood- MATERNAL. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/ZHu4ZzjPLs0?si=naDKbBMeorMiT233
9 Jawani Jaaneman, Haseen Dilruba from film Namak Halal (1982). Anjaan (L), Bappi Lahiri (MD). Performed on screen by Parveen Babi. Mood- GLAMOUROUS. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/f5bEkgKTZmw?si=CHUzCID-brPt1ubQ
10 Piya Tu Ab to Aaja from film Caravan (1971). Majrooh Sultanpuri(L), RD Burman (MD). Performed on screen by Helen. Mood-ANXIOUS. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/46GGxF_Bwhg?si=lDXYFy2dLg7Him6z
11 Dum Maro Dum, Mit Jaaye Gham from film Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1972). Anand Bakshi (L), RD Burman (MD). Performed on screen by Zeenat Aman. Mood –HIPPIE. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/4PM0p693lGw?si=dPseEe_1p1l0YBtP
12 Deva Ho Deva, Ganpati Deva from film Humse Badhkar Kaun (1981) with co singers Mohd Rafi, Shailendra Singh, Sapan, Bhupinder, Raam Laxman (MD). On screen performed by ensemble cast. Mood-DEVOTIONAL. YoutTube link-
https://youtu.be/C7wRfUtPrkU?si=hx7_Qihtl1XapxCt
13 Nahi Nahi Abhi Nahin, Abhi Karo Intezar from film Jawani Deewani (1972). Co singer Kishore Kumar,Anand Bakshi (L), RD Burman (MD). Performed n screen by Jaya Bhaduri & Randhir Kapoor. Mood-SHY. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/rdG8jGcmjlQ?si=SItSl2VLVxloPmJl
14 Aao Huzoor Tumko Sitaron Mein Le Chaloon from fil kismet (1968). SH Bihari (L), OP Nayyar (MD). Performed on screen by Babita. Mood-DRUNK. youTube link-
https://youtu.be/1thHKvD1U-M?si=Z7W0lhVefWsMivFI
15 Mere Mehboob Mein Kya Nahin, from film Mere Mehboob (1963). Co singer Lata Mangeshkar, Shakeel Badayuuni (L), Naushad (MD). Performed on screen by Sadhana & Ameeta. Mood- PROUD. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/gjjHvIWVw70?si=X6Pz16zJppruWqnV
16 Aa Dekhen Zara, kismet Kitna Hai Dum from film Rocly (1981). Co singer Kishore kumar, Anand Bakshi (L), RD Burman (MD). On screen performed by Sanjay Dutt & Tina Munim. Mood- COMPETITIVE. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/gjjHvIWVw70?si=X6Pz16zJppruWqnV
17 Jhuka ke Sar ko Poocho from film Satte pe Satta (1982). Co singers Kishore kumar , Sapan C, Gulshan Bawra (L) RD Burman (MD). Performed on screen by Hema Malini & ensemble cast. Mood- MAKEOVER TIME. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/boenNe4Hxj8?si=u73KQGrAm9XAdV14
18 Rangeela Re from film Rangeela (1995). Co singer Aditya Narayan, Mehboob (L), AR Rahman (MD). Pwerformed on screen by Urmila Matondkar. Mood- HAPPY GO LUCKY. youTube link –
https://youtu.be/i65HIFzIfec?si=KEQsHuVmhSM6k-Kp
19 Saare Niyam Tod Do from film Khubsoorat (1980). Gulzar (L), RD Burman (MD). On screen performed by Rekha. Mood– REBELIOUS. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/HbkZ14X-TCU?si=0pbv1OSj1yV43BLJ
20 Jaane Jaan, O Meri Jaane Jaan from film Sanam Teri Kasam (1982). Co singer Pancham,Gulshan Bawra (L), RD Burman (MD). Performed on screen by reena Roy and Kamal Hasan. Mood-PARTY-HOPPER. YouTube link-
https://youtu.be/YxlPtxpgIms?si=lLgSet-nTXzZGxSi
There are many more songs of Asha Bhosle in different moods like Melancholic, Peeved, Reflective, Exotic, Persuasive, I did not include those songs in this list because they are not very popular songs of hers.
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Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
4th April 2025