In today’s weekend blog, I am writing about Bollywood
A few days back, legendary filmmaker MANOJ KUMAR expired at 88. He was an actor, writer, producer, director and editor. He started his film career journey as an actor in 1960, but he could not achieve great success as an actor. In 1965 he turned to writing with patriotic film Shaheed, and later in 1967 he turned producer/director with film Upkaar. Afterwards he made films like Purab Aur Paschim, Shor, Roti Kapada Aur Makan, Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, and Kranti. He was popularly known as Bharat Kumar. Like Raj Kapoor, he also had a great music sense, and music of all his films was super hit.
In fact during 1960s and 1970s film music at his peak, and even music of the films starring even non top actors was also topping the charts, and Manoj Kumar was one of them in that period.
Here is the list of hit songs picturised on Manoj Kumar with their YouTube links:
1 Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugle, Ugle Heere Moti from Upkaar (1967). Mahendra Kapoor (Singer-S), Gulshan Bawra (Lyricist-L), Kalyanji Anandji (Music Director-MD).
https://youtu.be/8Hi1Dy5ylKw?si=vDcpd5vuCB5sfqN0
2 Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada, Main Geet Wahan Ke Gaata Hoon from Purab Aur Paschim (1970). Mahendra Kapoor (S), Indeevar (L), Kalyanji Anandji (MD).
https://youtu.be/1svCHO6cy9s?si=H-TEGq9bnOjMcBgD
3 Koi Jab Yumhara Hriday Tod De, Tadapta Huo Tumhe Chod De from Purab Aur Paschim (1970). Mukesh (S), Indeevar (L), Kalyanji Anandji (MD).
https://youtu.be/63AdNP-Wu0k?si=xFwcxU-5qoduSnBs
4 Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai, Maujon Ki Rawani Hai from Shor (1972). Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh (S), Santosh Anand (L), Laxmikant Pyarelal (MD)
https://youtu.be/HD6JPjWF9z4?si=8MozspRihBhx7Mib
5 Main na Bhooloonga, Main Na Bhooloongi from Roti Kapda Aur Makan (1974). Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh (S), Santosh Anand (L), Laxmikant Pyarelal (MD).
https://youtu.be/UGl34-cDPa8?si=LvPwF6dJnZZKJlA4
6 Chandsi Mehbooba Ho Meri, Kab Aisa Maine Socha Tha from Himalaya Ki God Mein (1965). Mukesh (s), Anand bakshi (L), Kalyanji Anandji (MD).
https://youtu.be/D1kvLhr0AW4?si=KaDlJryWP_FQSTH8
7 Zindagi Ki Na Toote Ladi, Pyar Karle Ghadi Do Ghadi from Kranti (1981). Lata Mangeshkar and Nitin Mukesh (S), Santosh Anand (L), Laxmikant Pyarelal (MD).
https://youtu.be/VsRcES6sfi8?si=ooykzdBRysE5dVvR
8 Gardish Mein Ho Taare, Na Ghabrana Pyare from Reshmi Rumal (1961). Mukesh (S), Raja mehndi Ali Khan (L), Babul (MD).
https://youtu.be/lgfSYiJpSBs?si=gVLjAhcV81JPQsQk
9 Ae Watan, Ae Watan, Humko Teri Kasam, Tere Kadmon Mein Jaan.. from Shaheed (1965). Mohd Rafi (S), Prem Dhawan (L & MD).
https://youtu.be/16fnT_guXQM?si=irbHEGzwasy-N-j7
10 Mera Rang De Basnti Chola, Ne Maye Mera Rang De Basanti Chola from Shaheed (1965). Mahendra Kapoor, Rajendra Mehta, Mukesh (S), Prem Dhawan (L & MD).
https://youtu.be/vuXR9qIBXGE?si=wBfx3e_NvsJuBkMl
11 Lakhon Taare, Aasmaan Mein, Ek Magar Dhoonde Na Mila from Haryali Aur Raasta (1962). Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh (S), Shailendra (L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD).
https://youtu.be/gojLM1A8Ohc?si=P0bMkgTlvnpAel45
12 Yeh Duniya Ek Numberi To Main Dus Numberi ifrom Dus Numberi (1976). Mukesh (S), Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), Laxmikant Pyarelal (MD).
https://youtu.be/NNubu5k-hU4?si=VfYzg5DZ6JPXz4yP
13 Ek Humen Aankh Ki Ladai Maar Gayi…Baaki Kuch Bacha To Mehangai Maar Gayi from Roti Kapada Aur Makaan (1975). Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar, Narendra Chanchal and Jaan Babu Qawaal (S), Varma Malik (L), Laxmikant Pyarelal (MD)
https://youtu.be/_04WDX2w11g?si=vC7DnXdOTyfuXkTm
14 Naseeb Mein Jiske Jo Likha Tha, Who Teri Mehfil Meein Kaam Aaya from Do Badan (1966). Mohd. Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Ravi (MD).
https://youtu.be/AoJ-iiWsLJA?si=kLcyksQm5S47RRfu
15 Bhari Duniya Mein Aakhir Dil Ko Samjhane Kahan Jayen from Do Badan (1966). Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Ravi (MD).
https://youtu.be/OYf-YnlPwMQ?si=U3ccikVUjnQq8Rzm
Friends, if you have any other songs as your favourite Manoj Kumar’s song, please do write in the comments column.
Waiting for your feedback on this blog.
Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
18th April 2025