The movie Sanyasi (a man that renounces all worldly thoughts and desires, and spends the rest of his life in spiritual contemplation) is directed by Sohanlal Kanwar and stars Manoj Kumar and Hema Malini.
The music is by Shankar-Jaikishan and lyrics by Vishweshwar Sharma, Varma Malik, Vithal Bhai Patel, M.G. Hasmat, Hasrat Jaipuri and Indiwar. As the movie is themed around religious connotations, the songs in the movie are also very spiritual in nature….and may not be everone’s cup of tea. In my opinion, there are only a few notable songs in this OST, being Chal Sanyasi Mandir Men, Sham-e-Furqat Ka Dhal Gaya Saya, Choron Ka Maal Chor Kha Gaya and Kya Maar Sakegi Maut Use. If it wasn’t for Chal Sanyasi Mandir Men on Side One, I’d ask you to just listen to Side Two of the album.
My verdict: 2 stars + to 3 stars (but I give Chal Sanyasi Mandir Men and Sham-e-Furqat Ka Dhal Gaya Saya 4 stars). But don't let my opinion put you off from listening to this album.
PS: Mr Naidu of Bollywood Restoration gives this album 4 stars. Check out his comments at the comment page.
Sanyasi 1975: The Original Soundtrack
Side One
1. Chal Sanyasi Mandir Men – Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh
Lyrics: Vishweshwar Sharma
2. Sun Bal Brahmachari – Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh
Lyrics: Varma Malik
3. Bali Umariya Bhajan Karoon Kaise – Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh
Lyrics: Vithal Bhai Patel
4. Jaise Mera Roop Rangila – Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Vishweshwar Sharma
Side Two
1. Yeh Hai Geeta Ka Gyan – Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh
Lyrics: M.G. Hasmat
2. Sham-e-Furqat Ka Dhal Gaya Saya – Lata Mangeshkar and Premnath
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri
3. Choron Ka Maal Chor Kha Gaya – Suman Kalyanpur, Mukesh and Chorus
Lyrics: M.G. Hasmat
4. Kya Maar Sakegi Maut Use – Manna Dey and Chorus
Lyrics: Indiwar
