Monday, September 4, 2017

Lata’s rendition was undeniably Panchhi

Banke Panchhi was the only song on the soundtrack of Anari (1959) that Hasrat Jaipuri penned.

The track, which was three minutes and 35 seconds long, could be translated to, “I would become a bird and sing a song of love, if I found a carefree companion.”  

It was composed by Shankar Jaikishan, who bagged the Filmfare Best Music Director Award in 1960. The accolade was the duo’s second.

Lata Mangeshkar rendered the song, which was picturised on Nutan, whose name means new. It was apt, because her pairing with Raj Kapoor was fresh then.

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