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Bells and Whistles
“Bells and Whistles” is a popular English idiom. It means extra or fancy add-ons. For example, we often say “this phone or computer comes with many bells and whistles”; meaning a lot of extra features that may not be really … Continue reading
Posted in Hindi film music, Orchestration and arrangements, Special themes
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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
Posted in Great music directors - Hindi, Hindi film music, Kalyanji-Anandji, Orchestration and arrangements
Tagged Aamne Samne, Apradh, Bluff master, Dharmatma, Dil ne pukara, Don, duets of kalyanji anandji, Haath ki safai, Haseena maan jayegi, Himalay ki god mein, hits of Kalyanji Anandji, Jaanbaaz, Jab Jab phool khile, Johny mera naam, Kalyanji Virji Shah, Kalyanji-Anandji, Kasauti, Kishore Kumar hits, Kishore Kumar soulful songs, Kora Kagaz, Laawaris, Mere humsafar, Mukesh hit songs, Muqaddar ka sikandar, Paras, Purab aur Paschim, Purnima, Pyaase panchi, Qurbani, Saccha Jhoota, Safar, Saraswati Chandra, Sunehri nagin, Upkar, Vishwas, Zanjeer
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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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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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Tagged Best of Mukesh, Best of Mukesh hits, Chalia, evergreen Mukesh, gems of Mukesh, Hits of Mukesh, Ji chaahta hai, Kalyanji Anandji hits, Kalyanji Anandji hits with Mukesh, Kalyanji-Anandji, Mukesh, Mukesh hits, Mukesh hits with KA, Mukesh hits with Kalyanji Anandji, Phool bane angaarey, Purab aur Paschim, Safar, Saheli, Saraswati Chandra, Suhaag raat, Upkar, Vishwas
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Evergreen Indian film music 