Continuing with my last week topic of hit Hindi filmy songs of 60s. It is really amazing that (I have lived thru this decade) it became very difficult to choose the next lot of hit songs of 60s. Last weekend I wrote about 30 super hit songs of that decade, and today I will writing about 30 hit songs of the decade and they are listed below:
- Khoya Khoya Chand, Khula Aasman- Kala Baazar (1960). Mohd Rafi Singer (S), Shalendra Lyricist (L), SD Burman Music Director (MD), On Screen Dev Anand with Waheeda Rehman.
- Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujhpar- Junglee (1961). Mohd Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar (S), Hasrat Jaipuri (L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD). On screen Shammi Kapoor & Saira Banu. There were 2 songs in male & female version. Lata sang for Saira banu & Rafi sang for Shammi Kapoor.
- Hothon Pe Sachai Rehti hai- Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1961). Mukesh (S), Shailendra (L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD). On screen Raj Kapoor with Padmini and others.
- Nain Jad Jaihe To Manwa Mein Kasak- Ganga Jamuna (1961). Mohd Rafi(S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Naushad (MD). On screen Dilip Kumar.
- Baar Baar Dekho, Hazzar Baar Dekh0- China Town (1961). Mohd Rafi (S),Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), Ravi (MD). On screen Shammi Kapoor with Shakila.
- Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil- Bees Saal Baad )(1962). Lata Mangeshkar (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Hemant Kumar (MD). On screen Waheeda Rehman with Biswajit.
- Khuli Palak Mein Jhootha Gussa- Professor (1962). Mohd Rafi (S), Hasrat Jaipuri (L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD). On screen Shammi Kapoor with Kalpana.
- Sau Saal Pehle Mujhe Tumse Pyar Tha- Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai(1962). Mohd Rafi & Lata (S), Hasrat Jaipuri (L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD). On screen Dev Anand & Asha Parekh.
- Jiya Ho Jiya Hi Jiya to Kuch to Bol Do- Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai (1962). Mohd Rafi (S), Hasrat Jaipuri (L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD). On screen Dev anand with Asha Parekh. The female version of the same song was sung by Lata Mangeshkar, but male version became more popular.
- Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukar- Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963). Mohd Rafi (S), Hasrat Jaipuri (L), SD Burman (MD). On screen Dev Anand with Nutan.
- Lakhon Hain Nigah Mein- Phir Wahi Dil Laaya Hoon (1963). Mohd Rafi (S), Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), OP Nayyar (MD). On screen Joy Mukherjee.
- Aaja Aaja Re Tujhko Mera Pyar Pukare-Gumrah (1963). Mahendra Kapoor & Asha Bhosle (S), Sahir Ludhianavi (L), Ravi (MD). On screen Sunil Dutt & Mala Sinha. This song was in two versions Happy & Sad. The Sad version became more popular.
- Ab Tuhare Hawale Watan Saathion- Haqeeqat (1964). Mohd Rafi (S), Kaifi Azmi (L), Madan Mohan(MD). On screen various artists, this was a background song.
- Isharon Isharon Mein Dil Lene Wale- Kashmir Ki Kali (1964). Mohd Rafi & Asha Bhosle (S), SH Bihari (L), OP Nayyar (MD). On screen Shammi Kapoor & Sharmila Tagore.
- Lagja Gale Ke Phir Yeh Hassen Raat Ho Na Ho- Woh Kaun Thi (1964). Lata Mangeshkar (S), Raja Mehndi Ali Khan, Madan Mohan(MD). On screen Sadhana with Manoj Kumar.
- Naina Barse Rimjhim Rimjhim- Woh Kaun Thi(1961). Lata Mangeshkar (S), Raja Mehndi Ali Khan, Madan Mohan(MD). On screen Sadhana with Manoj Kumar.
- Sau Baar Janam Lenge, Sau Baar Fana Honge- Ustaadon Ke Ustaad (1964)Mohd Rafi (S), Asad Bhopali(L), Ravi (MD). On screen Pradeep Kumar & Shakila. Background song.
- Hum kale Hain to Kya Hua Dilwale Hain-Gumnaam (1965). Mohd Rafi (S), Hasrat Jaipuri(L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD). On screen Mehmood with Helen.
- Na Na Karte Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe -Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965). Mohd Rafi & Suman Kalyanpur (S), Anand Bakshi (L), Kalyanji Anandji (MD). On screen Shashi Kapoor & Nanda.
- Pardesiyon Se Na Ankhiyan Milana- Jab Jab Phool Khile (1965). Mohd Rafi (S), Anand Bakshi (L), Kalyanji Anandji (MD). On screen Shashi Kapoor . This song is in two versions Happy & Sad.
- Jaaiye Aap Kahan Jayenge -Mere Sanam (1965). Asha Bhosle (S), Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), OP Nayyar (MD). On screen Asha Parekh with Biswajit.
- Laal Chadi Maidan Khadi- Jaanwar (1965). Mohd Rafi (S), Hasrat Jaipuri (L), Shankar Jaikishan. On screen Shammi Kapoor With Rajshri.
- Raha Gardishon Mein Hardam Mere Ishq Ka Sitara- Do Badan (1966). Mohd Rafi (S), Shakeel Badayuni (L), Ravi (MD). On screen Manoj Kumar with Asha Parekh & Pran.
- Neele Gagan Ke Tale, Dharti Ka Pyar Phale- Humraaj (1967). Mahendra Kapoor (S), Sahir Ludhianavi (L) Ravi (MD). On screen Raaj Kumar & Vimmi. It was a background song.
- Raat Akeli Hai, Bujh Gaye Diye- Jewel Thief(1967). Asha Bhosle (S), Majrooh Sultanpuri, SD Burman (MD). On screen Tanuja with Dev Anand.
- Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara- Jewel Thief. Kishore Kumar (S), Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), SD Burman (MD). On screen Dev Anand with Tanuja.
- Hothon Mein Aisi Baat Main Dabake Chali Aayi-Jewel Thief (1967). Lata Mangeshkar (S), Majrooh Sultanpuri (L), SD Burman (MD). On screen Vyjayanthimala with Dev Anand.
- Kasme Waade Pyar Wafa- Upkaar (1967). Manna Dey (S), Indivar (L), Kalyanji Anandji (MD). On screen Pran with Manoj Kumar.
- Badan Pe Sitare Leepete Hue- Prince (1968). Mohd Rafi (S), Hasrat Jaipuri (L), Shankar Jaikishan(MD). On screen Shammi Kapoor with Vyjayanthimala.
- Parde Mein Rehne Do, Parda na Uthao- Shikaar (1968). Asha Bhosle (S) Hasrat Jaipuri (L), Shankar Jaikishan (MD). On screen Asha Parekh.
So friends, what a musical decade 1960s was, you would not believe I can still add at least 30 more songs from this decade, the songs you will recognise and say you have heard this song before and also recently. Such were the songs of that decade, in real sense 1960s was the Golden Period for Hindi film music.
Waiting for your views/comments/feed backs.
R. N. Mungale.
Truly 1960s was a golden period for film music.
Ashok Bhagwat
Anil
very very interesting. I know your love for the films and film songs from our hostel days . I could see few movies because of you . But your record for viewing UPKAR is / was mind boggling . with your this article I have gone nostalgic so pardon me.
was it possible to add few songs from the list of this article .
Thanks Anil once again .
Anil Malik Post author
Ashok, Please let me know which songs you want to add in the list. I have still left about 50 songs, which were popular during this decade (60s), and I could not list the same in top 60 songs.