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Khuda nigehban ho tumhara -song analysis
Khuda Nigehban Ho Tumhara: An Unforgettable Farewell

In a cinematic extravaganza that is replete with memorable music, Khuda nigehban ho tumhara remains underrated. Shirish Waghmode revisits this gem from Mughal-e-Azam.

Suraiyya in Shokhiyan
Jamal Sen and His Music Legacy
In a career spanning 28 years Jamal...
Three Legends: (L to R) Naushad, Majrooh Sultanpur and Madan Mohan (Pic courtesy: madanmohan.in
‘Bade Achchhe Din Thhe, Bade Pyare Saathi, Aur Guni Bhi’ – In Conversation with Majrooh Sultanpuri
"Burman Sahab would reject his...
Lata Mangeshkar, the Melody Queen (Pic courtesy: SMM Ausaja)
Journey Through Lata’s Melodies
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Simple, Soulful, Sublime: The Music of Hemant Kumar
Simple, Soulful, Sublime: The Music of Hemant Kumar
"Simplicity and generosity were his hallmark as...
Shankardas Kesarilal popularly known by his pen name Shailendra (30 August 1923 – 14 December 1966)
Shailendra: The Spirit with a Mass Connect
Shailendra versified every human emotion, every...
Gulzar: Redefining Poetry and Purpose In Cinema
Gulzar: Redefining Poetry and Purpose In Cinema
Gulzar's films are known for...
1971, during the press show of his "Ambitious"film Door Ka Rahi at Apsara cinema Mumbai. The film ran for 15 weeks on merit . There were no buyers so he released it himself adding another feather in his cap by becoming a "Distributor". (Pic and caption: Amit Kumar)
Kishore Kumar, The Master of his Craft – Amit Kumar Remembers his ‘Baba’
You must sound unique and...
Pancham and Rafi
Jaao Mere Siva Tum Kahan Jaaoge – Remembering Rafi through Rahul Dev Songs
Peeyush Sharma traverses a less travelled...
The Language Versatility of Geeta Dutt - A Rare Depth of Feeling
The Language Versatility of Geeta Dutt – A Rare Depth of Feeling
Geeta...
RD Burman on AIR presenting Jaimala (Pic courtesty: From the collections of Pakanati Lakshmi Priya)
The Pathbreaking Non-conformist – The Music of RD Burman
'RD Burman’s music is eternal, universal...
'The Music Director Knows which Voice would do Full Justice to his Composition' - In Conversation with Hemant Kumar
‘The Music Director Knows which Voice would do Full Justice to his Composition’ – In Conversation with Hemant Kumar
In a tribute to singer-composer Hemant...
Eternal Wait: The Story Of The Dark Girl By The Meghna (Geeta Dutt)
Eternal Wait: The Story Of The Dark Girl By The Meghna (Geeta Dutt)
"A dark girl sits by the river –...
Anand Bakshi
Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai: The Inspiring Life Of Anand Bakshi
Anand Bakshi, the most prolific...
Rang Barse... Evergreen Holi Songs Of Bollywood Over 7 Decades (1940-2017)
Rang Barse… Evergreen Holi Songs Of Bollywood Over 7 Decades (1940-2017)
From Aurat in 1940 to Toilet...
Sandhya Roy plays the nautch singer/dancer Roshan who struggles through life but succeeds in ensuring a life of respect and prestige for her child.
Alor Pipasa (Thirst for the Awakening)
The brilliant use of music in...
Geeta Dutt - The Skylark Who Sang From The Heart
Geeta Dutt – The Skylark Who Sang From The Heart
Was there ever a playback singer who conveyed feelings...
Bahu Manorathe Saju Abhisare
Bahu Manorathe Saju Abhisare
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Sahir Ludhianvi: The People’s Poet
Sahir Ludhianvi: The People’s Poet
Sahir Ludhianvi is probably the...
Majrooh Sultanpuri: Film Poet Of The Millennium
Majrooh Sultanpuri: Film Poet Of The Millennium
Majrooh could...
Geeta Dutt's Waqt ne kiya is an iconic song written by Kaifi Azmi with music by SD Burman for Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)
10 Most Romantic Songs in Hindi Cinema – Part II
If 'abhi na jao'… is an...
10 Most Romantic Songs in Hindi Cinema - Part I
10 Most Romantic Songs in Hindi Cinema – Part I
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Talat Mehmood with Lata Mangeshkar and Madan Mohan at the recording of a duet for Suhagan. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was a special guest at the recording.
The Nightingale’s Everlasting Melodies
Having started her career in playback singing...
'Zindagi Ka Safar' Lives On...
‘Zindagi Ka Safar’ Lives On…
Kalyanji-Anandji’s music had a distinct...


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