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Ghulam Haider took Lata to Shashidhar Mukherjee for one song. Shashidhar Mukherjee was an egotist and he refused to take Lata as soon as he heard her voice. The hero of film was Dilip Kumar. Ghulam Haider introduced Lata to Dilip Kumar thinking if the film hero can convince the film director then his job is done. Dilip Kumar also made fun: "yeh ladki kitni bhi achchi baatein kare magar innki baton se daal-bhaat ki boo nahin jaati".

On the other hand Ghulam Haider had decided that if film "Shaheed" if he gave the music then the voice would be only Lata's. Because of Ghulam Haider's constraint, Shashidhar Mukherjee for very angry and he fired Ghulam Haider from his movie.

Shashidhar Mukherjee had now started preparations for making "Anarkali". For music he called C. Ramchandra and he also insisted for taking Lata for singing. Shashidhar Mukherjee refused and on other hand C. Ramchandra considered this matter of fame and left the movie. Mukherjee called many musicians but before the work begins they all left. Shashidhar Mukherjee again called C. Ramchandra and they made Lata sing song "zamana yeh samjha ke hum pee ke aaye". In the song, at some points in between, there were hiccups so making that a matter and considering it a loss, Shashidhar Mukherjee sued C. Ramchandra for Rs. 75,000. But when film was released it was a hit only because of song "zamana yeh samjha".

Those were times of producer Chandulal Shah. When music director Naushad sent a tape of Lata's recordings to Chandulal, he said, "yeh to sadak par baithnewali ghatiya si tavaif ki aawaaz lagti hai" Famous music director Khemchand Prakash told Chandulal, "Sethji, aanewale waqt mein yeh ladki sab se badi star hai". After hearing this Chandulal Shah got very furious and asked Khemchand Prakash not to come at work the next day.

Lata also tolerated this insult. At that time, there was another music director named Shyamsundar. Along with success, he was also addicted to alcohol. While recording songs for film "Lahore" he called Lata Mangeshkar names. Lata left the recordings midway and left for home. After getting over the intoxication, Shyamsundar insisted Lata to sing that song. Producer Om Prakash went to pacify Lata but she promised to come at only one condition, that Shyamsundar had control over the things he said. But while recording another song he again said bad words. For her pride, Lata decided never to work with Shyamsundar again. But times were changing now.

Lata's name was in market now. Alcohol ruined Shyamsundar completely. Even though, he had insulted Lata, she felt sorry for Shyamsundar. Shyamsundar requested Lata to sing the famous hit song of those times "bahaaren phir bhi aayegi".

Before Mohammad Rafi, it was Durrani's times. He loved alcohol and women. He considered women toys. While singing a romantic song with Lata he started chhed-chhad(inappropriate behavior) with her. Humiliated Lata stopped the recording and left. With time Durrani vanished.

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LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES

Time passed.

Even the grand towers fell on the ground but Lata Mangeshkar kept on climbing the stairs of success. She never forgot the ones who helped her in her bad times. One of them was musician Naushad. Because of Naushad she got to sing in films like "Andaaz". Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Nargis acted in this film, which was produced by Mehboob Khan. When Naushad introduced Lata to him, Mehboob Khan said, "Naushad sahab, iss film ki har cheez badi hai, kya aap ko nahin lagta ki uss ke muqabale Lata ka naam bahot chhota hai?" "main nahin jaanta", Naushad replied in short. After that Mehboob Khan didn't say a word. Since that day Lata could never forget Naushad or Mehboob Khan.

Lata gained inspiration after the success of film "Andaaz", but the struggle didn't end yet. In those days, female singers were not given much importance. On the song records, the names of actresses were written instead of the singers. Lata sang the intoxicating song "aayega aanewala" from the famous film "Mahal"! But the record of that song had film character Kamini's name instead of Lata Mangeshkar's name. Madhubala played this character. But times changed and Lata Mangeshkar's name became essential for any film to be successful. The same voice that was considered high toned pleasantly surprised millions of countrymen. She became the nightingale of Hindi film lovers.

Now she had everything. Money, power, fame, and respect. One after the other she sand hundreds of songs. Fame and glory poured and there were all the comforts and luxuries but she spent lonely life. Some connected her name with the famous person of cricket world Rajsinh Dungarpur. They both appeared together in some stage shows in foreign countries. When Lata took vacation and went to London, Rajsinh would be seen near her but nobody can say anything for sure about their relations.

Some connected her name with Raj Kapoor! Some say that it is because Raj Kapoor liked it, Lata has started wearing white saari regularly but some are just phony talks. Lata stopped singing for Raj Kapoor's films after "Mera Naam Joker" because of his authoritarian nature. Only after her demands as a playback singer were satisfied she returned back to Raj Kapoor's camp.

There are a few other beliefs too about Lata Mangeshkar's life. Some believe that Lataji is the dev-daasi of the temple of their God Mangesh. While fighting for life Lata had taken a vow that if God Mangesh helps her become successful she will remain dev-daasi (unmarried) her entire life. Since years this tradition has remained. She goes to Mangeshi and as a true dev-daasi she sings a song to serve the God Mangesh.

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Another story says that to raise her siblings, Lata Mangeshkar has kept her personal life and her own wishes hidden. Everyone settled down and had a family but Lata Mangeshkar remained lonely.

Lata has also been accused many times in life. When it comes to singing in films, she has been blamed to create single-rightly situation for herself. It is said that she didn't even show mercy to her own sisters in this matter. If some musician tried to promote any other female singer then Lata ruined their life, it is said. A lot of new singers went missing. With Lata's one warning big producers would bend down on their knees. If after getting upset with Lata, if O. P. Nayyar didn't give an opportunity to Asha Bhosle to sing in his films then her voice would have also gotten lost somewhere like many other singers, people say.

But some consider this a false story. Having decided not to sing more than four songs per month, how can Lata Mangeshkar create this single-rightly situation? Kavita Krishnamurthy herself says, "If it wasn't for Lataji favor, no one would have known her till date." Kavita Krishnamurthy originally sang in chorus.

A big part of Lata's income goes to donations. There are many charities created for organizations like orphanages to hospitals. Three colleges in the state of Maharashtra run on Lata Mangeshkar's money. Moreover, she herself lives in an ordinary apartment in Mumbai, where middle class people live.

In this music journey of five decades, Lataji has sung for Madhubala, Meena Kumari, Nimmi, Geeta Bali, Nutan, Vaijayanti Mala, Waheeda Rehman, Sadhana, Nanda, Saira Banu, Mala Sinha, Asha Parekh, and Sharmila to Hema Malini and Madhuri Dixit to Kajol and Tabu. The number of songs is countless.

Lata Mangeshkar is one dant-kathaa (a story with a moral).

Lataji is such a great magic of nature that will not occur again for thousands of years. In a cultural program of India-Pakistan, Pakistani top artists said to Indian artists, "Give us Lataji, you may take Kashmir."

That is the value of Lataji.

Source: Gujarat Samachar
Date: Sunday 28 September, 2003.
Article: Kabhi Kabhie
By Devendra Patel

WHEW!! WHAT A STORY, AFTER THIS I GUESS WE ALL WILL HAVE AN IDEA OF THE ROUGH TIMES LATA WENT THROUGH:

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THIS ARTICLE WAS TRANSLATED FROM HINDI INTO ENGLISH BY "CHITRALEKHA" GREAT JOB, GREAT ARTICLE

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Originally posted by asj:
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So far for the year 1949 we have listed about twenty popular songs from Lataji

Some of these songs were runaways hits that started to propel Lataji's career

ANDAAZ

1) Dar Na Mohabbat Karle.........Lata Mangeshker/Shamshad Begum

2) Koi mere dil mein.............Lata Mangeshkar

3) Uthaye Ja Unke Sitam..........Lata Mangeshkar

4) Meri Ladli....................Lata Mangeshkar


DULARI

5) Taqdeer Jaga Ke Aayi Hoon....Lata Mangeshkar

6)

7) Ai dil tujhe kasam...........Lata Mangeshkar


BARSAAT

8) Bichhde hue pardesi..........Lata Mangeshkar

9) Hawa mein udta jaye..........Lata Mangeshkar

10)Ab Mera Kaun Sahara .........Lata Mangeshkar

11)Barsaat Mein Hum Se Mile.....Lata Mangeshkar

12)Chhod Gaye Balam.............Lata Mangeshkar/Mukesh

13)Jiya Beqarar Hai ............Lata Mangeshkar

14)Meri Aankhon Mein Bas Gaya...Lata Mangeshkar


MAHAL

15)Ayega Ayega Aanewala.........Lata Mangeshkar

16) Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya.......Lata Mangeshkar


BADI BAHEN

17)Chale Jana Nahin.............Lata Mangeshkar

18)Chup Chup Khade Ho...........Lata Mangeshkar


These are all songs from 1949 Films; quite easy to select two more

A couple of these will be on our list;

We will later list about another 20's for the 50's.

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These are the songs that will be remembered for all times, the songs that catapulted Lata Mangeshkar to fame; in proceeding with this thread, we will present these songs as our starting salvo:

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Originally posted by chameli:

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
It's so hard to find these oldies.

Bachpan ki mohobat

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memories of 2 hammocks...mom in one, dad in one and me on his chest...them rocking and singing (oh where did those days go?)

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12)Chhod Gaye Balam.............Lata Mangeshkar/Mukesh

cyant wait to hear this one...

hiya Bhaiyas

LEGENDARY:MUKESH CHAND MATHUR

(37) CHOD GAYE BALAM MERA PYAR BHARA..........BARSAAT 1949
http://66.45.233.12/ChhodGayeBalam.mp3

Singer:........Mukesh/Lata Mangeshkar
Musician:......Shankar Jaikishan
Lyrics:........Hasrat Jaipuri
Year:..........1949

Mukesh:
chhod gaye baalam mujhe haai akela chod gaye
my beloved has deserted me, woe, left me all alone
tod gaye baalam mera pyar bhara dil tod gaye
my beloved has broken my loving heart

Lata:
chhod gaye baalam mujhe haai akela chod gaye
my beloved has deserted me, woe, left me all alone
chhut gaya baalam haai saath hamara chhut gaya
lost is my beloved, woe, lost is our togetherness
ruuth gaya baalam mera pyar bhara dil tuut gaya
not talking to me, my beloved, my loving heart has been broken

Lata:
phool sang muskaye kaliyan main kaise muskaaub
with flowery smile of the flower buds, how can I smile
baadal dekh ke bhar aayi ankhiyan - 2
I saw the rain clouds and my eyes brimmed
cham cham neer bahaaun main cham cham neer bahaaun
cham cham my tear drops flow, cham cham my tear drops flow
chhut gaya baalam gaai saath hamara chhut gaya
lost is my beloved, woe, lost is our togetherness
ruuth gaya baalam mera pyar bhara dil tuut gaya
not talking to me, my beloved, my loving heart has been broken

Mulesh:
dil ki lagi ko kya koi jaane main jaanu dil jaane
the pain of my heart who can know, I know and my heart knows
(palkon ke chaya mein naache)2
dancing under my eyelashes
dard bhare afsaanse haai dard bhare afsaane
tales of grief, woe, tales of grief
chhod gaye baalam mujhe haai akela chod gaye
my beloved has deserted me, woe, left me all alone
tod gaye baalam mera pyar bhara dil tod gaye
my beloved has broken my loving heart

Lata:
pehle mann mein aag lagi aur phir barsi barsaat
first a fire raged in my heart then came the downpour
(aaisi chali birhaah ki aandhi)2
such was the windstorm of separation
tadpat hu din raat haai main tadpat hu din raat
that I am in agony day and night, I am in agony day and night
chhut gaya baalam gaai saath hamara chhut gaya
lost is my beloved, woe, lost is our togetherness

Mukesh:
chhod gaye baalam mujhe haai akela chod ga
my beloved has deserted me, woe, left me all alone

Trans:Saeed

A heart breaking one reflecting the parting of true loves

Whenever duets are being sung and listened to, this would certainly comes to mind; Lata when she was a teenager, Mukesh very young, the movie was a mega hit during its days, "Barsaat" evoked so much memories whenever it is mentioned; the songs even today could be regarded as hummable hits.
The soothing voices of Mukesh and Lata enacted by Raj Kapoor and Nargis blended so superbly in this tune, it can be reffered to as one of the best duets ever. How can we not include this one.

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Hit songs for period 1990-1999

As was poointed out earlier, that hits by Lata was non existant, as she was singing far lower numbers of songs, giving breaks to different artiste: However we have managed to pinpoint a few songs within this decade that was done by Lata and was somewhat popular:

(1) Chudi Maza Na Dega..................(Sanam Bewafa 1991)

(2) Tu Mujhay Kabool....................(Khuda Gawah 1992)

(3) Meri Kwabon Mein....................(Dilwalay Dulhaniya Le Jayengay 1995)

(4) Didi Tera Devar Deewana.............(Hum Aapke Hain Koun 1994)

(5) Jiya Jale Jaan Jale ...............(Dil Se 1998)

(6) Kuchh Na Kaho .....................(Love Story 1998)

(7) Bedardi Tere Pyar Ne ..............(Henna 1991)

(8) Hum Jaisi Kahin....................(Bewafa Se Wafa 1992)

(9) Parmeshwar Rakhwala................(Chambal Ki Kasam 1999)

This is it for the 90's if one should listen carefully, it seems that the voice was no longer there:

Finally before we move to Links, Songs and Translations, we shall look at songs for 2000-2006: Did Lata fare any better than the 90's? we will see.

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LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

SONGS THAT WE WILL BE LOOKING AT IN VIEW OF LINKING THE MUSIC AND PRESENTING THE TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME ORDER:

1945-1949:

1) Dar Na Mohabbat Karle..................(Andaaz 1949)

2) Koi mere dil mein......................(Andaaz 1949)

3) Uthaye Ja Unke Sitam...................(Andaaz 1949)

4) Ek Bewafa say pyar kiya................(Awara 1951)

5) Taqdeer Jaga Ke Aayi Hoon..............(Dulari 1949)

6) Leja mere duayein leja pardesi.........(Deedar 1951)

7) Ai dil tujhe kasam.....................(Dulari 1949)

8) Bichhde hue pardesi....................(Barsaat 1949)

9) Hawa mein udta jaye....................(Barsaat 1949)

10) Ab Mera Kaun Sahara ...................(Barsaat 1949)

11) Barsaat Mein Hum Se Mile...............(Barsaat 1949)

12) Chhod Gaye Balam.......................(Barsaat 1949)

13) Jiya Beqarar Hai ......................(Barsaat 1949)

14) Meri Aankhon Mein Bas Gaya.............(Barsaat 1949)

15) Ayega Ayega Aanewala...................(Mahal 1949)

16) Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya..................(Mahal 1949)

17) Chale Jana Nahin.......................(Badi Bahen 1949)

18) Chup Chup Khade Ho.....................(Badi Bahen 1949)

1950-1959

19) Tum na jaane kis jahaan................(Sazaa1951)

20) Mehfil Main Jal Uthi Shama..........Nirala 1951

21) Lagan More man ki......................(Baabul 1950)

22) Duniya Ne Teri Duniya Wale.............(DEEDAR 1951)

23) Tujhko deya humne......................(Aan 1952)

24) Aaj mere man mein Sakhi................(Aan 1952)

25) Bachpan ki Mohobat.....................(Baiju Bawra 1952)

26) Mohe Bhool Gaye Saawariya..............(Baiju Bawra 1952)

27) Bachpan Ki Din Bhulana Dena............(Deedar 1951)

28) Aaja Re Ab Mera dil Pukara.............(Aah 1953)

29) Jaane ne nazar.........................(Aah 1953) with Mukesh

30) Raja ki ayegi baraat...................(Aah 1953)

31) Yeh shaam ki tanhiyaan.................(Aah 1953)

32) Aja Ab Tu AAja.........................(Anarkali 1953)

33) Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai.................(Anarkali 1953)

34) Oo Aasmaan Wale........................(Anarkali 1953)

35) Kissine Apna Banaki Mujhko.............(Patita 1953

36) Na Shikwa hain Koyee...................(Amar 1954)

37) Jadugar Saiyyaan.......................(Nagin 1954)

38) Man Dole Mera Tan Dole Mera............(Nagin 1954)

39) Jayen tu Jayen Kaha....................(Taxi Driver 1954):

40) Jeewan ke safar may rahi...............(Muninji 1955)

41) Mera Salaam Leja.......................(Udan Khatola 1955)

42) Nagri Nagri Dware Dware................(Mother India 1957)

43) O Mere Lall Aja........................(Mother India 1957)

44) Duniya may Hamare......................(Mother India 1957)

45) Chand Phir Nikla.......................(Paying Guest 1957)

46) Ai Malik Tere Bandhe Hum...............(Do Akhen Bada Hath 1957)

47) Baje Damaroo Baje Damaroo..............(Kath Putli 1957)

48) O Raat kay Musafir.....................(Miss Mary 1957) with Rafi

49) Yeh Hasraton Ki Daag...................(Adalat 1958)

50) Meri Man ka Bawra Panchi...............(Amar Deep 1958)

51) Aaja Re Paradisi.......................(Madhumatti 1958)

52) Tera Jaana.............................(Anari 1959)

53) Bhaiya Mere Raakhi ko Bandhan..........(Choti Bahen 1959)

54) Lagay Chutayna ab Tu Sanam.............(Kali Topi Lall Rumal 1959)

55) Rasik Balama...........................(Chori Chori 1956)

56) Hum Pyar Ne Wale Jalne Ko..............(Jailor 1958)

57) Ab Raat Guzarne Wali...................(Aah 1953)

58) Ghadi Ghadi Mora Dil Dhadke............(Madhumati 1958)

59) Aplam Chaplam..........................(Azad 1955) with Usha Mangeshkar

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SONGS THAT WE WILL BE LOOKING AT IN VIEW OF LINKING THE MUSIC AND PRESENTING THE TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME ORDER:


60) Zindagee Bhar Nahi Bholenge............(Barsaat KI Ek Raat 1960)

61) Teri Rahon May Khadi Hain..............(Chaalia 1960)

62) Baje Payal Chun Chun...................(Chaalia 1960)

63) Mohobat Ki Jhooti Kahani Pe Roye.......(Mughal E Azam 1960)

64) Pyar Kiya Tu Darna Kya.................(Mughal E Azam 1960)

65) Ajeeb Daastaan Ye Hai..................(Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraye 1960)

66) Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraye .............(Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraye 1960)

67) Mera Dil Ab Tera O Sajna...............(Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraye 1960)

68) O Saajana Barkha Bahaar Aayi...........(Parakh 1960)

69) Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujh Par..............(Junglee 1961)

70) Ja Ja Ja Mere Bachpan..................(Junglee 1961)

71) Kaashmir Ki Kali Ho Main...............(Junglee 1961)

72) Kabhi Tu Milegi Kahi Tu Milege.........(Aarti 1962)

73) Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil..............(Bees Saal Baad 1962)

74) Sapne Suhane Ladakpanke................(Bees Saal Baad 1962)

75) Mere Dil Kabhi Tu Koi Ayega............(Main Chup Rahongi 1962)

76) Tumhe Ho Mata..........................(Main Chup Rahongi 1962)

77) Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha................(Anpadh 1962)

78) Yeh Hariyali Aur Ye Raasta.............(Hariyali Aur raasta 1962)

79) Aye Meray Dilay Nadaan.................(Tower House 1962)

80) Wo Dil Kahaan..........................(Bharosa 1963)

81) Takdeer Ka Fasana......................(Sehra 1963

82) Mere Mehbood Tujhe.....................(Mere Mehboob 1963)

83) Mera Naam Rita Christina...............(April Fool 1964)

84) Lag Ja Gale............................(Woh Kaun Thi 1964)

85) Naina Bharse Rhimjhim Rhimjhim.........(Woh Kaun Thi 1964)

86) Tumko Hamaree Umar Lagi Jaye...........(Ayee Milan Ki Bela 1964)

87) Main Kamsin Na Hoon....................(Ayee Milan Ki Bela 1964)

88)Budha Mil Gaya..........................(Sangam 1964)

89) Aap Kyon Royen.........................(Woh Kaun Thi 1964)


To be continued..........


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Tum Hi Ho Mata Pita - Main Chup Rahungi (1962)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ro2qj0xJ20c

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She is thinking of retiring and helping in her recent opened Hospital.

Asj, a happy Friday night.

The majestical voice and unforgetable melodies - so very appropriate. These are some of the nightingale's best. I'm enthralled and feel as if in a sangeet mahal.

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Originally posted by joan:
Asj, a happy Friday night.

The majestical voice and unforgetable melodies - so very appropriate. These are some of the nightingale's best. I'm enthralled and feel as if in a sangeet mahal.

Indeed Joan, What beautiful songs in Lataji's Early Years, we can never ever have songs like these again, she has certainly conjured up for us enchanting melodies. Those were the days, despite of the many hardship, she has endured, she has dazzled, she has conquered and today in her lifetime she is a legend.

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Finally, I can have my sangeet moment! Thanks all!

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Originally posted by Rosita:
Finally, I can have my sangeet moment! Thanks all!

Finally the wait is over, we will have to come back to these songs and insert the translations, when we do come back. it will be easier.
I myself am engrossed in Lataji's Golden Voice, these oldies surely bring back memories.

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Originally posted by chameli:

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
Tum Hi Ho Mata Pita - Main Chup Rahungi (1962)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ro2qj0xJ20c

one that i have sang from childhood...(and every new yr's day for MOMz b'day)
i sang it for my brother when he was a baby and as he grew, he asked one day..."didi a wha mek jo kill sakena?" the memory still brings a smile to me whenever i sing or hear this one...

Certain songs just make the hair raise and this is one of them! Krishna is my isht - this is soooo beautiful!

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Originally posted by chameli:

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
Tum Hi Ho Mata Pita - Main Chup Rahungi (1962)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ro2qj0xJ20c

one that i have sang from childhood...(and every new yr's day for MOMz b'day)
i sang it for my brother when he was a baby and as he grew, he asked one day..."didi a wha mek jo kill sakena?" the memory still brings a smile to me whenever i sing or hear this one...

Jo khil sake naa wo phool ham hai
We, your children are flowers that cannot blossom (because the spring of joy has not yet
visited us).
Tum haare charano kee dhool ham hai
Lord, we are the dust of Your Feet.

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
Tum Hi Ho Mata Pita - Main Chup Rahungi (1962)

In our list for year 1962 song #76:

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Originally posted by chameli:
mitwah bhai, my baby was only little when he asked that innocent question...probably not even 2 yrs old...

I thought it was funny . but was more of a pleasant memory for you. Just wanted to share the meaning. This is very popular in the temples and with the little bachos for concerts.

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Originally posted by asj:
36) Na Shikwa hain Koyee...................(Amar 1954)

What a voice! The song conjures up images of a wondrous bygone era in Indian life and cinema.

Diamonds are forever

REMIX VERSION APLAM CHAPLAM:

LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

Instead of listing more songs; from here we will try to get in Translations to cover songs that was already listed:

It will not be in numeric order but as we obtain translation we will
bring directly to you:

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France to honour Lata Mangeshkar

Nov 14, 2006, 06:28

Mumbai, Nov 14. (PTI): The Legion of Honor, France's highest civilian award, will be awarded to the singing legend Lata Mangeshkar at a ceremony in Mumbai next month, the singer said on Monday.

"It is a huge honour for me that the French Government is honouring me in this manner. I was told that it is equivalent to India's Bharat Ratna," Mangeshkar told PTI here.

"This was in the pipeline for some time now and they had contacted me some time ago. But they could not find an appropriate time for the ceremony and the matter was stalled. Then they contacted me again some days ago, saying the ceremony would be held in mid-December," she added.

"I have got so many awards and honours but each one is special to me, specially because great artists like Satyajit Ray have received this before," Mangeshkar added.

Other Indian recipients of the award include filmmaker Satyajit Ray and superstar Amitabh Bachchan.

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LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

SONGS THAT WE WILL BE LOOKING AT IN VIEW OF LINKING THE MUSIC AND PRESENTING THE TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME ORDER:

1945-1949:

1) Dar Na Mohabbat Karle..................(Andaaz 1949)

2) Koi mere dil mein......................(Andaaz 1949)

3) Uthaye Ja Unke Sitam...................(Andaaz 1949)

4) Ek Bewafa say pyar kiya................(Awara 1951)

5) Taqdeer Jaga Ke Aayi Hoon..............(Dulari 1949)

6) Leja Mere Duayein leyja.................Deedar 1951

7) Ai dil tujhe kasam.....................(Dulari 1949)

8) Bichhde hue pardesi....................(Barsaat 1949)

9) Hawa mein udta jaye....................(Barsaat 1949)

10) Ab Mera Kaun Sahara ...................(Barsaat 1949)

11) Barsaat Mein Hum Se Mile...............(Barsaat 1949)

12) Chhod Gaye Balam.......................(Barsaat 1949)

13) Jiya Beqarar Hai ......................(Barsaat 1949)

14) Meri Aankhon Mein Bas Gaya.............(Barsaat 1949)

15) Ayega Ayega Aanewala...................(Mahal 1949)

16) Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya..................(Mahal 1949)

17) Chale Jana Nahin.......................(Badi Bahen 1949)

18) Chup Chup Khade Ho.....................(Badi Bahen 1949)

19) Tum na jaane kis jahaan................(Sazaa1951)

20) Mehfil Main Jal Uthi Shama..........Nirala 1951

21) Lagan More man ki......................(Baabul 1950)

22) Duniya Ne Teri Duniya Wale.............(DEEDAR 1951)

23) Tujhko deya humne......................(Aan 1952)

24) Aaj mere man mein Sakhi................(Aan 1952)

25) Bachpan ki Mohobat.....................(Baiju Bawra 1952)

Continues...........

LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

SONGS THAT WE WILL BE LOOKING AT IN VIEW OF LINKING THE MUSIC AND PRESENTING THE TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME ORDER:

26) Mohe Bhool Gaye Saawariya..............(Baiju Bawra 1952)

27) Bachpan Ki Din Bhulana Dena............(Deedar 1951)

28) Aaja Re Ab Mera dil Pukara.............(Aah 1953)

29) Jaane ne nazar.........................(Aah 1953) with Mukesh

30) Raja ki ayegi baraat...................(Aah 1953)

31) Yeh shaam ki tanhiyaan.................(Aah 1953)

32) Aja Ab Tu AAja.........................(Anarkali 1953)

33) Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai.................(Anarkali 1953)

34) Oo Aasmaan Wale........................(Anarkali 1953)

35) Kissine Apna Banaki Mujhko.............(Patita 1953

36) Na Shikwa hain Koyee...................(Amar 1954)

37) Jadugar Saiyyaan.......................(Nagin 1954)

38) Man Dole Mera Tan Dole Mera............(Nagin 1954)

39) Jayen tu Jayen Kaha....................(Taxi Driver 1954):

40) Jeewan ke safar may rahi...............(Muninji 1955)

41) Mera Salaam Leja.......................(Udan Khatola 1955)

42) Nagri Nagri Dware Dware................(Mother India 1957)

43) O Mere Lall Aja........................(Mother India 1957)

44) Duniya may Hamare......................(Mother India 1957)

45) Chand Phir Nikla.......................(Paying Guest 1957)

46) Ai Malik Tere Bandhe Hum...............(Do Akhen Bada Hath 1957)

47) Baje Damaroo Baje Damaroo..............(Kath Putli 1957)

48) O Raat kay Musafir.....................(Miss Mary 1957) with Rafi

49) Yeh Hasraton Ki Daag...................(Adalat 1958)

50) Meri Man ka Bawra Panchi...............(Amar Deep 1958)

Continues...........

LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

SONGS THAT WE WILL BE LOOKING AT IN VIEW OF LINKING THE MUSIC AND PRESENTING THE TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME ORDER:

51) Aaja Re Paradisi.......................(Madhumatti 1958)

52) Tera Jaana.............................(Anari 1959)

53) Bhaiya Mere Raakhi ko Bandhan..........(Choti Bahen 1959)

54) Lagay Chutayna ab Tu Sanam.............(Kali Topi Lall Rumal 1959)

55) Rasik Balama...........................(Chori Chori 1956)

56) Hum Pyar Ne Wale Jalne Ko..............(Jailor 1958)

57) Ab Raat Guzarne Wali...................(Awara 1951)

58) Ghadi Ghadi Mora Dil Dhadke............(Madhumati 1958)

59) Aplam Chaplam...................(Azad 1955) with Usha Mangeshkar

60) Zindagee Bhar Nahi Bholenge............(Barsaat KI Ek Raat 1960)

61) Teri Rahon May Khadi Hain..............(Chaalia 1960)

62) Baje Payal Chun Chun...................(Chaalia 1960)

63) Mohobat Ki Jhooti Kahani Pe Roye.......(Mughal E Azam 1960)

64) Pyar Kiya Tu Darna Kya.................(Mughal E Azam 1960)

65) Ajeeb Daastaan Ye Hai............(Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraye 1960)

66) Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraye .......(Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraye 1960)

67) Mera Dil Ab Tera O Sajna.........(Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraye 1960)

68) O Saajana Barkha Bahaar Aayi...........(Parakh 1960)

69) Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujh Par..............(Junglee 1961)

70) Ja Ja Ja Mere Bachpan..................(Junglee 1961)

71) Kaashmir Ki Kali Ho Main...............(Junglee 1961)

72) Kabhi Tu Milegi Kahi Tu Milege.........(Aarti 1962)

73) Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil..............(Bees Saal Baad 1962)

74) Sapne Suhane Ladakpanke................(Bees Saal Baad 1962)

75) Mere Dil Kabhi Tu Koi Ayega............(Main Chup Rahongi 1962)

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LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

SONGS THAT WE WILL BE LOOKING AT IN VIEW OF LINKING THE MUSIC AND PRESENTING THE TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME ORDER:

76) Tumhe Ho Mata..........................(Main Chup Rahongi 1962)

77) Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha................(Anpadh 1962)

78) Yeh Hariyali Aur Ye Raasta.............(Hariyali Aur raasta 1962)

79) Aye Meray Dilay Nadaan.................(Tower House 1962)

80) Wo Dil Kahaan..........................(Bharosa 1963)

81) Takdeer Ka Fasana......................(Sehra 1963

82) Mere Mehbood Tujhe.....................(Mere Mehboob 1963)

83) Mera Naam Rita Christina...............(April Fool 1964)

84) Lag Ja Gale............................(Woh Kaun Thi 1964)

85) Naina Bharse Rhimjhim Rhimjhim.........(Woh Kaun Thi 1964)

86) Tumko Hamaree Umar Lagi Jaye...........(Ayee Milan Ki Bela 1964)

87) Main Kamsin Na Hoon....................(Ayee Milan Ki Bela 1964)

88)Budha Mil Gaya..........................(Sangam 1964)

89) Aap Kyon Royen.........................(Woh Kaun Thi 1964)

90) Ajee Rooth Kar Ab....................(Arzoo 1965)

91) Bedardi Balama Tujhko................(Arzoo 1965)

92) Gumnaam Hai Koi......................(Gumnaam 1965)

93) Tumhe Mere Mandir**..................(Khandaan 1965)

94) Aaj Phir Jeene Ke Tamana.............(Guide 1965)

95) Saiyan Be-Imaan .....................(Guide 1965)

96) Ek Tu Jo Mila........................(Himalaya Ki Godmein 1965)

97) Pardesiyon Se Na Akhiyon Milana......(Jab Jab Phool Khile 1965)

98) Yeh Sama Sama hai Pyar Ka............(Jab Jab Phool Khile 1965)

99)Humsafar Mere Humsafar...............(Purnima 1965)

100) Baharon Mera Jeewan Bhi Sanvaro......(Aakhri Khat 1966)

Continues...........

LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

SONGS THAT WE WILL BE LOOKING AT IN VIEW OF LINKING THE MUSIC AND PRESENTING THE TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME ORDER:

101) Dheere Dheere Machal......................(Anupama 1966)

102) Kuch Dil Na Kaha..........................(Anupama 1966)

103) Phir Tere Kahani Yaad Aai...........(Dil Diya Dard Liya 1966)

104) Lo Aagai Unke Yaad........................(Do Badan 1966)

105) O Mere Shah e Khubaan.....................(Love In Tokyo 1966)

106) Sayonara Sayonara.........................(Love In Tokyo 1966)

107) Tu Jahaan Jahaan Chalega..................(Mera Saaya 1966)

108) Nainon May Badra Chaye....................(Mera Saaya 1966)

109) Rahen Na Rahen............................(Mamta 1966)

110) Aaja Piya Tu He Pyar Doon............(Baharon Ki Sapne 1967)

111) Kya Janoon Sajan.....................(Baharon Ki Sapne 1967)

112) Dekho Dekhoji...........................(Farz 1967)

113) Mera Naan Hain Jhameela.................(Night iIn London 1967)

114) Kya Jawaab Den..........................(Bahu Begum 1967)

115) Rula Ke Gaya Sapna Mera.................(Jewel Thief 1967)

116) Tuhe Sawariyaan Na He...................(Milan 1967)

117) Raat Aur Din Diya Jale..................(Raat Aur Din 1967)

118) Jab Jab Bahar Ayee......................(Taqdeer 1967)

119) Na Tum Bewafa Ho........................(Ek Kali Muskai 1967)

120) Main To Pyar Se Tera.............(Saathi 1968)

121) Bache Man Ki Sache...............(Do Kaliyaan 1968)

122) Mere Jeewan Saathi...............(Saathi 1968)

123) Ye Kaun Aya......................(Saathi 1968)

124) Chandan Sa Badan.................(Saraswati Chandra 1968)

125) Milti Hai Zaindagi Main..........(Aakhen 1968)

Continues...........

LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

SONGS THAT WE WILL BE LOOKING AT IN VIEW OF LINKING THE MUSIC AND PRESENTING THE TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME ORDER:

126) Waadiyon Mera Daaman.............(Abhilasha 1968)

127) Mera Naam Hai Chameli............(Raja Aur Runk 1968)

128) Tu Kitne Achhe Hai.............(Raja Aur Runk 1968)

129) Mere Paas Awo Nazar To...........(Sanghursh 1968)

130) Rama Duhai ......................(Aaya Saawan Jhoom Ki 1968)

131) Bindiya Chamkegi.................(Do Raaste 1969)

132) Sajna Tere Bina Sajna...........(Raja Saab 1969)

133) Chanda Hai Tu Mere Suraj Hai Tu...(Aradhana 1969)

134) Tere Aankhon Ke Siva Duniya.......(Chiraag 1969)

135) Thandi Thandi Hawa................(Prince 1969)

136) Kitne Akele Kitne.................(Talash 1969)

137) Na Jiya Lage Na.........................(Anand 1970)

138) Sajana Oh Sajana........................(Abhinetri 1970)

139) Dharkan hai Dilke.......................(Abhinetri 1970)

140) Sapera Bean Baja........................(Bhai Bhai 1970)

141) Milo Na Tum To..........................(Heer Ranjha 1970)

142) Mere Tamanaaon Ki Taqdeer...............(Holi Ayee Re 1970)

143) Na Koi Umang Hain.......................(Kati Patang 1970)

144) Tum Mujhay Yun Bhula Na Paoge...........(Pagla Kahin Ka 1970)

145) Rangeela Re.............................(Prem Pujari 1970)

146)Tere Karan Mere Karan Tere..............(Aan Milo Sajana 1970)

147) Jhilmil Sitaroon Ka Saawan................(Jeewan Mrityu 1970)

148) Sanam Too Bewafa..........................(Khilona 1970)

149) Dilbar Dilse Pyare........................(Caravan 1971)

150) Jiya Na Lage Mora.........................(Budha Mil Gays 1971)

Continues...........

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LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

SONGS THAT WE WILL BE LOOKING AT IN VIEW OF LINKING THE MUSIC AND PRESENTING THE TRANSLATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARILY IN THE SAME ORDER:

151) Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka.............(Hare Rama Hare Krishna 1971)

152) Rama Rama Gazab Ho Gawa Re................(Naya Zamana 1971)

153) Wo Din Yaad Karo Wo Din...................(Wo Din Yaad Karo 1971)

154) Kajraa Laga Ke Bindiya.....(Jaal Bin Machli, Nrityu Bin Bijli 1971)

155) Chalte Chalte.............................(Pakeezah 1971)

156) Inhi Logon Ne.............................(Pakeezah1971)

157) Mousam Hai Ashiquana...................(Pakeezah 1971)

158) Thare Rahiyo oh Baake ...............(Pakeezah 1971)

159) Khilte Hain Gul Yahaan.................(Sharmilee 1971)

160) Main Aaya Tere Dware...................(Dharkan 1972)

161) Bangle Ke Peeche*******................(Samadhi 1972)

162) Aa Mere Saathi Aa......................(Chalia 1973)

163) Aaj Socha Tu Aansoon Bhar Aay****......(Hanste Zakham 1973)

164) Mere Bachpan Tu Jaa....................(Kacche Dhaage 1973)

165) Ab Tu Hain Tumse.......................(Abhimaan 1973)

166) Piya Bina Piya Bina....................(Abhimaan 1973)

167) Too Kya Jaane O Bewafa................(Haath Ki Safai 1974)

168) Tere Mere Ishq Mein...................(Loafer 1973)

169) Aeso Papi Saawan Ayo..................(Patthar Aur Paayal 1974)

170) Chori Chori Chupki Chupki.............(Aap Ki Kasam 1974)

171) Haay Haay Re Majboori..............(Roti Kapda Aur Makaan 1974)

172) Dil Mein Kisse Ke Pyar.............(Ek Mahal Ho Sapni Ka 1975)

173) Haan Jab Tak Hai Jaan..................(Sholay 1975)

174) Abhi Abi Thi Dushman...................(Zakhmee 1975)

175) Banake Kyon Begada Re..................(Zanjeer 1975)

Continues...........

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Another twenty five songs will take us to 200:

This will be our target for Solos:

Two hundred is a very high workable total.

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Then Duets:

LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

Lataji Singing with her Favorite Playback Colleagues

460 Duets Mohammed Rafi

340 Duets Kishore Kumar

170 Duets Mukesh

120 Duets Manna Dey

80 Duets Asha Bhosle

75 Duets Usha Mangeshkar

70 Duets Talat Mehmood

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LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

Lataji - The Actress

1942 Pahili Mangalagaur

1943 Chimukla Sansaar

1943 Maze Baal

1944 Gajabhau

1945 Badi Maa

1946 Jeevan Yatra

1946 Subhadra

1948 Mandir

1952 Chhatrapati Shivaji

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LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

Lataji - The Film Producer

1953 Vaadal

1953 Jhaanjhar

1955 Kanchan

1990 Lekin

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LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:


Lataji Singing for her Favorite Music Directors

720 Songs Laxmikant - Pyarelal

450 Songs Shankar - Jaikishen

340 Songs R.D. Burman

300 Songs C. Ramchandra

300 Songs Kalyanji - Anandji

250 Songs Chitragupta

220 Songs Madan Mohan

190 Songs S. D. Burman

170 Songs Naushad

150 Songs Roshan

150 Songs Hemant Kumar

130 Songs Rajesh Roshan

130 Songs Anil Biswas

130 Songs Salil Chowdhury

120 Songs Bappi lahiri

110 Songs Vasant Desai

100 Songs Husnalal Bhagatram

80 Songs Usha Khanna

80 Songs Khayyam

80 Songs Ravi

70 Songs Ghulam Mohammed

70 Songs S. N. Tripathi

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LATA MANGESHKAR: MAJESTICAL VOICE, UNFORGETTABLE MELODIES:

Filmfare Awards

1958
Best Female Playback Singer
- Song: Aaja re pardesi
- Film: Madhumati
- Lyricist: Shailendra
- Composer: Salil Choudhury

1962
Best Female Playback Singer
- Song: Kahin deep jale kahin dil
- Film: Bees Saal Baad
- Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni
- Composer: Hemant Kumar

1965
Best Female Playback Singer
- Song: Tumhi mere mandir tumhi mere pooja
- Film: Khandaan
- Lyricist: Rajendra Krishna
- Composer: Ravi

1969
Best Female Playback Singer
- Song: Aap mujhe achchhe lagne lage
- Film: Jeene Ki Raah
- Lyricist: Anand Bakshi
- Composer: Laxmikant Pyarelal

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the translation of the above song reminds of an english song - Season In The Sun - Terry Jacks.

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Originally posted by Aragorn:
the translation of the above song reminds of an english song - Season In The Sun - Terry Jacks.

So Correct Aro:

Goodbye to you my trusted friend
We ve known each other since we
Were nine or ten
Together we ve climbed hills and trees
Learned of love and abc s
Skinned our hearts and
Skinned our knees

Goodbye my friend it s hard to die
When all the birds are singing
In the sky
Now that spring is in the air
Pretty girls are everywhere
Think of me and I ll be there

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