Not only have there been several versions of the Heer Raanjha story, there have also been several versions of film adaptation too. This version, filmed in 1970, is by director Chetan Anand (brother of actor Dev Anand) and stars legendary actor Raaj Kumar as Raanjha and Priya Rajvansh as Heer. Actor Pran plays the villan Kaido. This film is unique than the other adaptations that its dialogue is all in verse. Chetan also used the Waris Shah version as the basis of his adaptation.
The music for Heer Raanjha is by Madan Mohan and lyrics (also some of the verse-dialogue) is by Kaifi Azmi, who also wrote some of the lyrics for the movie Pakeezah (see my review HERE). The film also showcases some of the best dialogues from the actor Raaj Kumar and in my opinion, one of Mohammad Rafi’s best songs ever, “Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mahifil”. I am surprised that this song did not win any awards. I have inserted some of the more notable dialogues (which I have copied from the movie) as bonus tracks to the album. Hope you enjoy them.
My rating: Four star plus….one of my favourite ‘tragedy’ movies and song albums although Priya’s acting in this movie is quite abominable! She makes up for it with her beauty though...
Heer Raanjha 1970: The Original Soundtrack
Side One
1. Meri Duniya Men – Mohd Rafi , Lata Mangeshkar, Raaj Kumar and Priya Raajvansh
2. Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil – Mohd Rafi
3. Doli Chadhte Heer Ne Bain Kiye – Lata Mangeshkar and Chorus
4. Jo Mama Mera Aa Jaega – Hemlata, Krishna Kalle, Usha Timothy, Balbir and Chorus
Side Two
1. Milo Na Tum To – Lata Mangeshkar
2. Tere Kooche Men Tera Diwana – Mohd Rafi
3. Do Dil Toote Do Dil Hare – Lata Mangeshkar
4. Naache Ang Ve – Shamshad Begum, Jagjit Kaur, Noor Jehan and Chorus;
Bonus Tracks
1. Dialogue: Heer Raanjha Opening Dialogue and Title Song – Chetan Anand and Instrumental
2. Dialogue: To Have You Is Life (M) – Raaj Kumar
3. Dialogue: We Will Die Together – Raaj Kumar and Priya Rajvansh
4. Dialogue: To Have You Is Life (F) and Fair (Mela) Music – Priya Rajvansh and Instrumental
5. Dialogue: Heer Denounces Her Marriage – Priya Rajvansh
6. Dialogue: Closing – Chetan Anand
4 comments:
Thanks, Veen...appreciate the sharing of your rare vinyl albums. :)
My pleasure Mr N...especially when people like yourself appreciate the music.
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Hi Bro,
You have got amazing collection..Thanks a lot for sharing it with us..can you please update the link for "Anokhi Ada" coz this link is dead..Thanks again
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