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Kalyanji-Anandji, the immortal duo
My earlier posts on Kalyanji-Anandji (see Kalyanji-Anandji in categories to your right) covered 5 different dimensions of their music. In this post, I will summarize notable films, songs, achievements and key recognitions that highlight their versatile talent. I will also … Continue reading
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Top hits of Kalyanji Anandji, magical duets
In earlier posts on Kalyanji Anandji, I highlighted various facets of their music. First, I showcased their affinity for Mukesh and the many gems they composed specially for Mukesh. Next, I highlighted their mastery of string instruments and how they … Continue reading
Posted in Classical base in film music, Hindi film music, Kalyanji-Anandji, Orchestration and arrangements
Tagged Aamne Samne, Bairaag, Bollywood hits, duets, duets of kalyanji anandji, Geet, Haath ki safai, Hemant Kumar duets, hits of Kalyanji Anandji, Kalyanji Virji Shah, lata and mukesh duets, lata and rafi duets, Mere humsafar, Paras, Parivar, prelude music, Saraswati Chandra
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Top chorus hits of Kalyanji-Anandji
Chorus songs abound in Hindi film music. However, Kalyanji Anandji’s talent for capturing rhythm in songs makes their chorus songs standout from the rest. I have selected only 10 from their many chorus songs. In all these songs, the chorus … Continue reading
Lata melodies – top 20 from Kalyanji Anandji
All of us are lucky to have heard and seen Lata Mangeshkar – the legend. Her range, strength, sweetness and flexibility of voice have made her the queen of hindi film music. When you hear Lata, you sometimes feel that … Continue reading
Posted in Great music directors - Hindi, Hindi film music, Kalyanji-Anandji, Lata melodies
Tagged Bluff master, Chalia, Himalay ki god mein, Jab Jab phool khile, Kalicharan, Lata Mangeshkar, Lata melodies, Lata melodies with Kalyanji-Anandji, Raaz, Rakhwala, Safar, Saraswati Chandra, Top 20 Lata songs, Upkar, Vishwas, Zanjeer
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Masters of string instruments – Kalyanji-Anandji
Kalyanji-Anandji composed melodious tunes. A notable feature of many of their innumerable hits was their mastery of string instruments, especially plucked string instruments. The string interludes became an integral part of the song and in quite a few cases added … Continue reading
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Tagged Aamne Samne, Banarasi Babu, Blackmail, Dharmatma, guitars, Johny mera naam, Kahani kismet ki, Kalyanji-Anandji, Kora Kagaz, Laawaris, Muqaddar ka sikandar, Qurbani, Rafoo Chakkar, Samjhauta, String instruments, string interludes, Yaadgar, Zanjeer
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Kalyanji-Anandji’s gems with Mukesh
No account of Bollywood’s musical greats can be complete without mention of the legendary composers, Kalyanji-Anandji. Mukesh, the singing stalwart, forged a strong bond with these two composers. Kalyanji-Anandji’s gems with Mukesh are many and this post highlights some of … Continue reading
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Evergreen Indian film music 