Saturday, March 25, 2017

Lata and Rafi’s poP(il)ularity soared

Jhoole Mein Pawan Ki Aayi Bahar (which, when translated, means, “Spring came on a swing of wind”) was based on Raga Pilu.

It was penned by Shakeel Badayuni and composed by Naushad. The next two lines of the song went, “Nainon Mein Naya Rang Laayi Bahar, Pyaar Chhalke Ho Pyaar Chhalke” (which means, “Spring brought new colours to my eyes, love is overflowing”).

It’s a track that would, unfortunately, be lost in translation.  

The song, which continues to sound as fresh as it did 65 years ago, was rendered by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi. 

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