Sunday, August 27, 2017

Rafi gave a trade mass(eu)recognition

Sahir, who was renowned for championing the cause of the underdog, penned Sar Jo Tera Chakraaye from Pyaasa.

So it wasn’t surprising that it was noted for the use of everyday L(udhianv)ingo (in contrast to the poetry that was the soul of the other songs on the film’s soundtrack).

Both the evergreen track (which was picturised on the jovial Johnny Walker and was four minutes and 33 seconds long) and the cry of “Tel Maalish” (massage using oil) went on to become iconic.

It was composed by S D Burman and rendered by Mohammed Rafi.    

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