In the blog on the lyricist of the Golden Era of Hindi Film Music, today I am writing about the multi facet writer, who being lyricist also used to write dialogues and screen play of Hindi films. Some times he used to write all the three for Hindi film, and other times he only wrote lyrics of Hindi film songs. He worked with almost all the music composers of that era. He also was very fond of horse racing, and was regular at Mahalaxmi race course in Mumbai and in 1971 he won Rs 48 lakhs in the famous Derby race of that season, which was highest winning by a single person in those days. He started his career as screenplay writer and later switched on to lyrics and dialogue writing, and we all know him as RAJENDER KRISHAN.
I am listing below some of my favourite of Hindi film songs penned by him. Please note that the list is in random order.
1 Chup Chuo Khade Ho Zaroor Koi Baat Hai- Badi Bahen (Film F), Lata Mangeshkar & Premlata (Singers S), Husnlal Bhagatram (Music Director MD). On screen Jr artists with Suraiya & Rehman.
2 Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon Kiya Hai Wahan Se Telephone- Patanga (F), Chitalkar & Shamshad Begum (S), C Ramchandra (MD). On screen Gope & Nigar Sultana,
3 Bholi Surat Dil Ke Khote, Naam Bade Aur Darshan Chote- Albela (F), Chitalkar & Lata Mangeshkar (S), C Ramchandra (MD). On screen Geeta Bali & Bhagwan Dada.
4 Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisika Ho Gaya- Anarkali (F), Lata Mangeshkar(S), C Ramchandra (MD). On screen Bina Rai.
5 Ae Dil Mujhe Batade, Tu Kispe Aa Gaya Hai- Bhai Bhai (F), Geeta Dutt (S), Madan Mohan(MD). On screen Shyama.
6 Gareebon Ka Paseena Beh Raha Hai- Naya Aadmi (F), Mohd Rafi (S), Madan Mohan (MD). On screen- it is a back ground song.
7 Yoon Hasraton Ke Daag Mohabbat Mein Dho Liye- Adalat (F), Lata Mangeshkar (S), Madan Mohan (MD). On screen Nargis.
8 Shukriya Ae Pyar Tera Shukriya- Aaram (F), Talat Mehmood (S), Anil Biswas (MD). On screen Talat Mehmood with Premnath
9 Man Dole Mera Tan Dol, Mere Dil Ka Gaya Karar- Naagin (F), Lata Mangeshkar (S), Hemant Kumar (MD). On screen Vyjayantimala.
10 Tere Dwar Khada Ek Jogi, Na Maange Yeh Sona Chandi- Nagin (F), Hemant Kumar (S & MD). On screen Pradeep Kumar.
11 O Raat Ke Musafir, Chanda Jara Batade- Miss Mary (F), Mohd Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar (S). Hemant Kumar (MD). On screen Meena Kumari & Gemini Ganesan.
11 Govinda Aala Re, Matki Sambhal Brijbala- Bluff Master (F), Moha Rafi (S), Kalyanji Anandji (MD). On screen Shammi Kapoor & others.
12 Sukh Ke Sab Saathi , Dukh Mein Na Koye – Gopi (F), Mohd Rafi (S), Kalyanji Anandji (MD). On screen Dilip Kumar.
13 Mere Saamne Wali Khidki Mein , Ek Chand Ka Tukda- Padosan (F), RD Burman (MD). On screen Sunil Dutt, Kishore Kumar, Saira Banu & others.
14 Din Jawani Ke Char, Yaar Pyar kiye Ja- Pyar kiye Ja (F), Kishore Kumar (S), Laxmikant Pyarelal (MD). On screen Kishore Kumar with Kalpana.
15 Woh Bhooli Dastaan Lo Phir Yaad Aa Gayi- Sanjog (F), Lata Mageshkar (S), Madan Mohan (MD). On screen Anita Guha and Pradeep Kumar.
16 Tumhi Mere Mandir, Tumhi Meri Pooja, Tumhi Devta Ho- Khandaan (F) Lata Mangeshkar (S), Ravi (MD). On screen Nutan with Sunil Dutt.
17 Phir Wohi Shaam , Phir Wohi Gham, Phir Wohi Tanhaai Hai- Jahan Ara (F), Talat Mehmood (DS), Madan Mohan (MD). On screen Bharat Bhushan.
18 Dheere Se Aaja Ri Ankhiyan Mein Nindiya Aaja- Albela (F), Lata Mangeshkar(S), C Ramchandra (MD). On screen Jr artist.
19 Unko Yeh shikayat Hai Ki Hum Kuch Nahin Kehte-Adalat (F), Lata Mangeshkar (S), Madan Mohan (MD). On screen Nargis.
20 Aaj Ki Mulaqat Bas Itni, Kar Lena Kal Chahe baatein Kitni- Bharosa (F),Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor (S), Ravi (MD). On screen Asha Parekh & Guru Dutt.
21 Kitna Haseen Hai Mausam, Kitna Haseen Safar Hai- Azaad (F), Lata Mangeshkar & Chitalkar (S), C Ramchandra (MD). On screen Dilip Kumar & Meena Kumari.
22 Do Ghadi Woh Jo Paas Aa Bhaithe- Gateway of India (F), mohd Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar (S), Madan Mohan (MD). On screen Madhubala & Bharat Bhushan.
23 Kaun Aaya Mere Man Ke Yeh Dware- Dekh Kabeera Roya (F), Manna Dey (S), Madan Mohan(MD). On screen Anup Kumar.
24 Humse Aaya Na Gaya, Tumse Bulaya Na Gaya- Dekh Kabira Roya (F) Talat Mehmood (S), Madan Mohan. On screen Anup Kumar with Shobha khote.
25 Chup Gaya Koi Re, Door Se Pukar Ke-Champakali (F), Lata Mangeshkar (S), Hemant Kumar (MD). On screen Suchitra Sen
26 Sau Baras Ki Zindagi Se Achche Hain Pyar ke Do Char Din- Sachai (F), Mohd Rafi & Asha Bhosle (S), Shankar Jaikishan (MD). On screen Shammi Kapoor & Sadhana.
27 Saiyan Dil Mein Aana Re, Aake Phir Na Jaana Re- Bahar (F), Lata Mangeshkar (S), SD Burman (MD). On screen Vyjayantimala
28 Bade Armaan Se Rakha Hai Pyar Ki Duniya Pehla Kadam- Malhar (F), Mukesh & Lata Mangeshkar (S). On screen Karan Dewan & Shammi.
29 Saawan Ke Mahine Mein, Ek Aag Si Seene Mein – Sharabi (F), Mohd Rafi (S), Madan Mohan (MD). On screen Dev Anand.
30 Daane De Pe Likha Khanewale Ka Naam- Baarish (F), Chitalkar (S), C Ramchandra (MD). On screen Dev Anand.
31 Dekh Hamen Awaaz Na Dena, O Bedard Zamane- Amardeep (F)l , Mohd Rafi & Asha Bhosle (S), C Ramchandra (MD). On screen Dev Anand & Vyjayantimala.
32 Kaise Rahoon Chup Ke Maine PI Hi Kya Hai – Inteqaam (F), Lata Mangeshkar, Laxmikant Pyarelal (MD). On screen Sadhana with Sanjay Khan.
33 Badi Der Bhai Nandlala, Teri Raah Take Brijbala- Khandaan (F), Mohd Rafi (S), Ravi (MD). On screen with Om Prakash with Sunil Dutt and others.
34 Ek Raja Ki Sun Lo Kahani, Na Kahin Haathi Ghode Na Kahin Rajdhani- Mehebaan (F), Mohd Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar (S), Ravi (MD). On screen Sunil Dutt & Nutan.
35 Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Tum Rehti Ho- Blackmail (F), Kishore Kumar (S), Kalyanji Anandji (MD). On screen Dharmendra with Raakhi.
In the list I am adding two more song, the first one is the song which gave new meaning to Kishore Kumar’s yodelling, and the lyrics of the mukhda of the song is meaningless, but still the song became all time hit, which shows his mastery in writing on any given situation or musical tune, the song is
Eena Meena Deeka, Daye Dama Neeka, Maka Naka Naka, Cheeka Peeka Rola Reeka, Rump Pump Posh O Rump Pump Posh- Aasha (F), Kishore Kumar (S), C Ramchandra (MD). On screen kishore Kumar.
The second song which is non film song, shows the versatility of Rajendra Krishan, who at the early stage of his career showed how a life story can be written in a song form, when he wrote the following
Suno Suno Ae Duiyawalon Bapu Ki Yeh Amar Kahani, Woh Bapu Jo Pujya Hai Itna, Jitna Ganga Maa Ka Paani, Mohd Rafi (S), Husnlal Bhagatram (MD).
This song was written by him immediately after the death of Mahatama Gandhi.
To select 30 odd songs from hundreds of hit songs penned by Rajender Krishan was really a tough task for me. His combination with music composers C Mamchandra & Madan Mohan was unmatched. His teaming with Madan Mohan was responsible for many musically hit films, as per information this pair was together in 40+ films. He was active till early 80s, after that he did not write for many films, and he expired in 1987 at the age of 68.
Friends, I hope you like my above selection, and if you have any other favourite song penned by Rajender Krishan, Please do write to me.
Awaiting your comments/views/feed backs.
Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
4th Oct 2019
R. N. Mungale.
I liked the selection immensely. It is a difficult task.