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ANCHAM th P Wednesday, January 4 , 2017 | , , | Pages 12 TIMES The Curtain Raiser... 1939-69 @PanchamTimes GURU Reveals his well kept ‘CHHOTE NAWAB’ To say that he was ahead HAS ARRIVED Jun. ’61 of his times has proved ‘RAAZ’, R. D. Burman to be an understatement, “Chhote Nawab” is a d i r e c t o r R a h u l D e v for we still live in 'The Filmfare, Jun. ’59 triumph for Akbar, who Burman (son of Music Times of Pancham.' We At Moder n shows prom i se a s a Director S. D. Burman) rejoice in the feeling that Studios three director, Rahul Burman, is one more newcomer there's no escape from his films were on whose music has the in this picture who makes lovely creations, his sheer the floor rece- freshness of youth, and a n i m p r e s s i ve d eb u t brilliance and the unique ntly. On one of Usman Ali who can be with his compositions flavor of this Beyond-Time t h e m a j o r proud of his first produ- which would bring credit phenomenon. A news- s ta ges Prod- ction. paper is more about 'now' ucer than nostalgia, and the had sets for his Boss continues to make films “Raaz” news even today. This and “Kaagaz Ke inspires Panchammagic to Phool”. proudly launch 'Pancham N i r a n j a n , Times,' a first and one of Guru Dutta’s its kind newspaper (with a s s i s t a n t , subsequent quar terly Rahul Dev Burman (S. D. Burman’s directs “Raaz”, son) rehearses playback singer ‘e’ editions) today. We hope and Guru Dutt, this lights up your face just for a song sequence in W a h e e d a Guru Datt Films’ “Raaz.” like your morning cup of and tea does... Rehman play Usman Ali, Suresh Bhatt, , leading roles. Waheeda Sejaria” which will be R. D. Burman and Jyoti Swaroop h a s a do ub le r o le , “sung” on the screen by p o r t r ay i n g a r i ch , three nautch-girls, the It is seldom that in our even to a veteran. A persecuted and men- voices of top playback films one finds a set of couple of songs in the tally unbalanced girl singers Geeta Dutt, Asha s o m a ny n e wc om e r s dance sequences are par- and a westernised young Bhosle and Shamshad showing such promise as ticularly likeable. Lyrics woman. Begum were used. The they do in Mumtaz Films’ by are gen- song was so melodious “Chhote Nawab,” a breezy Rahul, maestro S. D. erally good, choreography and had captured the comedy, released las t pro-ves attractive more Burman’s son, makes his atmosphere so well that debut as a full-fledged Friday at the Super and for the songs and pictu- after the recording its other cinemas in Bombay. music director in this writer Shailendra and r isation, them in its film. Before his departure B u r m a n’s a s s i s t a n t , Music : Young Music intrinsic quality. for Europe with his Jaidev, remi-nisced about parents recently, Rahul the famous Chandani RD Scales New Heights with recorded two songs for Chowk of Luc-know, home it. In one, “Sooni Hai of song and dance. Jan. ’66 After picturising two H is pa l, Mehmood , songs at Madras, outdoor however, thought other- shootings were done in wise, and took him on to Bangalore and Pondicherry create music for “Chhote for Mehmood Productions’ Nawab”. You know the ‘Bombay to Goa,’ directed results. And then came by S. Ramanathan for “Bhoot Bungla” and much Producer N. C. Sippy, recognition to this only , makes a son of the famed maestro guest appearance in the S. D. Burman. film. Look h a rd a t th a t The film has Amitabh picture. It is the picture Rahul created music in Bachchan and of a man whose chubby contemporary style: he in the romantic leads with impish looks and gay intermixes the best of the Mehmood, Lalita Pawar, Rahul Burman is married 1966 Indian with the latest in Anwar Ali, Mukri, Keshto habits made it difficult TWENTY-FIVE-YEAR- in Bombay at a simple International music in a Mukherji, Sundar, Mano- for many to gauge his rama, Randhir, Kamoo, OLD MUSIC DIRECTOR religious rites. Only a few strictly personal formula. talents correctly. A deft Raj Kishor, Dilip Dutt, RAHUL DEV BURMAN, family members were The results are refresh- ingly different. Khader, Birbal, Sheikh and son of Music Director S. present at the function, Tabla player, yes. Also an Shatrughna Sinha in it. D. Burman, was married besides Mehmood. adept Mouth Organist Music by R. D. Burman, to Rita, daughter of Mr. and a capable arranger, You would hear more of A reception to celebrate his creations in “Chandan lyrics and dialogue by Dwarkadas Jivanlal, a and perhaps that’s why Rajinder Krishan, cinema- their marriage was held at Ka Palna”, “Pati Patni”, business man on Monday his friends called him tography by Jal Mistry the Royal Western India “B ah a ron ke Sapne”, and art direction by Ajit last week at the bride’s Turf Club at Mahalaxmi “Pancham”. But music “Padosan”, “Bandagi”, and Banerji are other credits. residence on Hughes Road last Friday. director, no, not he! “Abhilasha”. www.panchammagic.org 2 PANCHAM Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 TIMES

The fall is as horri- Pancham... Times, fying as an opening as one has seen in Hindi Then & Now cinema. And director What was the ignition for of films/ TV serials based , along with Pancham Times? on his songs or the film w r iter-producer- d ia log characters based on his writer Nasir Husain, The realization about personality, or the movies helms also one of themost why Pancham is relevant dedicated to his life? gripping title credits today and how incredibly Books are written on sequence in the same has he influenced the him, in various languages lineage for Teesri Manzil. space even beyond the and their translation too, All you know is, a girl has jumped to her death scope of Hindi Film Music. documentaries made on him, Filmfare has an from the third floor of award in his name and so an establishment, and Not only has he carried on… that an as-horrified-as- generations with him but you Rocky (Shammi Kap- has also taken the era to a oor) and a cold-as-ice Aspiring talents are new meaning so much so Ruby () seem to eager to e' xpress' through that Film Music could know what's happened. live shows on Pancham be classified into Pre Director Anand then and the es tablished & Post RD, such is his takes you through a scene composers struggle to phenomenon. The stal- of familial ties with the wa r ts of Hindi film keep him away while dead girl Roopa (Sabina), music, like composing their own a year later, as her sister or Salilda, were so fond of songs. Sunita () him and held him in high plans a trip to Dehradun esteem for his 'surprises', B u t th i s a l l h a s to take reven ge on his 'sheer intellect' and 'commercial aspect'. It Rocky, who jilted Roopa, his insight of the film underlines 'what sells'. causing her to take the medium. The number of But RD is beyond this. fatal step. You're also 'Collectors' of his sound- Timelessness has foll- introduced to Roopa's tracks is astounding and owed him like a shadow. 'Teesri Manzil' his fan following un- paralleled. Amidst all the comm- ercial space of media, his The Fall and the Rise Imagine, he composed genuine, earnest fans his last song almost 24 keep Pancham alive in the betrothed, Ramesh (Prem Director Anand keeps by Vinit Upendra years ago and he is still the most sincere way, relating Chopra), who now wants the fun and romance realize that there's murder, most popular, the most precious moments of to marry Sunita. Sunita's going for the first half of a killer on the loose, and talked about or 'analysed' their life with his music. father, played by Raj Tees r i Man zi l, w ith and the most saleable Like Panchamm a gic, Mehra, is a tad hesitant Rocky, now slowly falling something very mysterious composer. He still rules which has become a about this proposal, but for Sunita, donning the afoot in the hotel. Very the char ts, his music movement now, which promises to ask Sunita name of Anil Kumar ingeniously, writer Nasir fills today's discotheques, tries to celebrate and after she returns from Sona, begins to rope her Husain also weaves in a parties, the next gen sways 'decode' the magic that is her trip. in with his charms, also reference to three storeys to his creations, the remix Pancham, in more ways There's an extremely claiming he's the nephew of romantic progression in industry earns bread ‘n’ than one. fun, fox-trotty introd- of the local royalty, a dialogue with Shammi butter because of him, uction between Sunita and Kunwar Saab (Premnath). Kapoor and Asha Parekh - This also obviously means reality shows can't go on Pancham Times is a Rocky at the railway a classic writing punch, floor if his music is to there's a scene where next milestone for us, an station's booking office that. Kunwar Saab has to meet be kept aside, the Rjs attempt to 'live' or 'relive' queue. And leading that up Sunita's family posing Teesri Manzil works on find it difficult to fill gaps that era bygone, the line is a corpulent man, as Anil's uncle. Anil also three levels as a movie, and if not for 'kissas' or songs 'times' which we would played with a dash of makes his friend, Salim it is to the combination of of Pancham and we are happily embrace once lovable and laughable (Salim ) pose as Vijay Anand-Nasir Husain's talking only about 'Musical again. So we bring for you cuteness by Ram Avtar. Rocky, just so that he's in credit that they keep you Scene'. 'news & captures' from Between the trio, there's the clear with Sunita. engrossed and engaged the print media of that loads of fun in the queue All this is also good Advertising industry is golden period. To unfold and in the train coach, and right until the very end, the it's only when they land up drama, as Anil realizes most adept at sensing for you what is not a two levels of romance- at the station that Rocky that at some point, he's got nerves of the people, so it 'news' today but still comedy and suspense realizes who Sunita really to come clean about his is no wonder that innum- carries the flavour of the spinning their own web is. And of course, to add to involvement in Roopa's erable ads are 'adorned' sensation that RD is… that lure you into the the drama, she arrives at death. And then, without with tunes lifted from cinema screen and keep you the same hotel where warning, the director Pancham's creations. there. - A genius, an Icon and a Rocky plays the drums peels off the layer of Newsmaker in his own and from where her sister romance and reveals a And what about the titles creative, brilliant way… had fallen to her death. gripping mystery, as you - contd on page no. 6 www.panchammagic.org 3 PANCHAM Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 TIMES ABOUT STARS & STUDIOS

The intimate study of S. D. Burman, made at a filmland get-to-gether in Bombay, shows the veteran composer with his son, Rahul Buman (right), and one-time assistant Jaidev, both of whom now are composers in their own right. - Screen, Jun. ’62

As is rehearsed by music director Rahul Dev Burman for the R. D. Burman listens to his father, S. D. Burman, first song of “,” recorded on Friday last at Mehboob Studios, the recording a song in Bengali for an HMV disc to be producer-director of the film, is seen in the role of an intent listener. released during Puja Festival. The tabla player is - Screen, Jul. ’65 Maruti Keer. - Screen, Jul. ’65

Maestro S. D. Burman (right) confers with his son, bespectacled Rahul Dev Burman, who is a music director in his own right, and Lyricist (left). Amar Jeet’s “,” for which Burman has composed tunes, opens in Bombay today. - Screen, May ’65

Posing for a group photograph at the premiere of Mumtaz Films’ “Chhote Nawab” at the Super cinema in Bombay last Friday,guest (centre, behind ) and leading man of the film, Mehmood, smile at each other. Others in the picture Rahul Dev Burman rehearses Asha and Rafi for are (from left), Producer Usman Ali, Minoo Mumtaz, Composer Rahul Dev Burman, “Teesri Manzil” recording. - Screen, Jan. ’65 Director S. A. Akbar and guest A. R. Kardar. - Screen, May ’61 www.panchammagic.org 4 PANCHAM Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 TIMES What makes ‘Pancham’ tick? by CHAITANYA D. PADUKONE - Mid Day, Jul. ’83

Be it a blockbuster like early 40s', he was devoid of fulfilled Sachinda's dream. and something usually added a new dimension to or a disaster like star mannerisms. Affable flows out. I have composed film music but it cannot Swami Dada, his musical and self-effacing, he was Looking back at the numerous songs in my last, unlike those evergreen creations are marked by clad in a casual outfit that Golden days and the dreams. Whenever I have immortal hits of yester- a brilliant brand of show- knocked several years off present system what major woken from this tuneful years. manship and an uncon- his age. After a few drags changes do you notice? trance, I have immediately ventional streak. With a on his 555 cigarette and taped it all. Then the next The directors give us the penchant for bold, bizarre sips of coffee, he tunes In those days, emphasis day discuss it with my disco sequence and we have tunes, Rahul Dev Burman's himself for a conver- was given on lyrics and assistants and I finalise to compose. I only lament compositions are in sharp session: there was a dearth of the notations. Folk music the loss of lyrical value contrast to those of his expert artistes and the has also influenced me a because of the heavy father, maestro Sachin Dev E xc e r p t s f r om th e whole system was slow and great deal. percussion rhy thm and Burman, whose classical interview: conservative. The songs gimmicks that form part of gems are legendary. Now were first recorded and You have often plagia- disco music. Until some celebra ti n g h is s i lver Why was the Filmfare then accordingly pictur- rised Western tunes. Isn't other mania displaces it, jubilee year in Hindi films award eluding you for the ised. that unethical? disco will go on. Basically and also his first ever past 25 years? I hate composing for Filmfare trophy. Pancham Nowadays it's totally In a creative profession, cabarets, Classical music is (RD's pet name) has often Sheer bad luck and a different. Before the song one cannot work in a my forte. faced the music of his series of miscarriages. is recorded the director mental vacuum. But if you luckless phases. Every year I had at e x p l a i n s t h e w h o l e carefully observe, I take In that case why haven't least two nominations scena r io, the camera only the first line and the you tried singing classical A rich repertoire that in the poll and I missed movement, the action rest is all my own. I 't songs to supplement your ranges from the sizzling the bandwa gon every involved , etc., which have a complex about gruffy and altos range? “Dum Maro Dum” (Hare Rama Hare Krishna) to I have always wanted to the lively “Jai Jai Shiv” (Aap have an exceptional style of Ki Kasam) as also the my ow n . D u r i n g my hillarious “Ek Chatur Naar” childhood I hated the 'tabla' (Padosan) has asserted his but admired the voice of versatile worth. Come disco- Louis Armstrong. Later, I wave and Pancham swayed had a tonsil operation which to the times with his changed my tone. My voice is swinging super-hits like “Aa not rich enough to qualify for Dekhe Zara” (Rocky) and classical songs. And my “Jaane Jaan” (Sanam Teri unconventional range has Ka s am). W hen cy n ics been appreciated by nearly dismissed him as a “jazz all top Indian playback juggler” who plagiarised singers. Western sound tracks, he produced classical surprises Are you allowing materia- like “Mere Naina Sawan lism to dominate your Bhado”(Mehbooba), “Piya creative vocations? Your Bawree” (Khoobsurat) and scores of songs have been H u z u r I s s K a d a r ” disappointing. For how (Masoom)”. The cupid sense m any film s have you in him called out warm composed so far? Serenedes like “Humey Tumse Pyar” (), “Teri A number of films- well, Yaad Aaa Rahi (Love Story) can you tell me how many and “Jaane Jaan' (Jawani time. I expected the means a song is like a admitting this. grooves are there on an L.P. Diwani). award for films like function of background record (chuckles)? I have , Hare Rama score and choreography. When I went to San realised that the quality of Not content with just Hare Krishna, Yaadon Ki We have electronic sound Francisco, leading jazz my scores is not consistent. c o m p o s i n g , Pa n ch a m Ba a rat and Pa r ichay. record-ings and intricate artistes told me that there Last year onwards we have ventured into vocals. Alter- Maybe it was destined to musical 'arrangements'. It was lots of melody in decided to draw a line. I am nating between macho coincide with my 25 years is now possible to improve Indian classical music signing a limited number of strident and high pitched in films. voices and sounds and which they wished to adapt films to allow me more time altos, his innovative melo- give them a new identity to their style. They felt for better compositions. dies are a rage with juvenile Were you expecting it this th rough computer ised that their music lacked buffs. One can't forget time? What was your processing. euphonic melody. You Your background scores that he was 'instrumental' reaction? would be amazed to know have always been praised. in boosting the images of You r fa ther s ou gh t that Japanese group has What role do they play? R aje sh Kh a n n a ( Ka ti I really lost all the hopes inspiration from hunting copied the melodies of Patang and Apna Desh) and and consoled myself by expeditions. What makes A‘ radhana.’ I have their The background music has even a struggling Amitabh reminding myself that you tick? record. But certainly, most an audio-visual effect. It (Bombay To Goa). Singers what is more important of the time you have to be enhances the impact of the like Bhupendra and Amit is rewards and not awards. Anything goes to inspire original and develop your action on the screen. Good Kumar have won their The winner Sanam Teri me. Hon k i n g hor n s, own exclusive style. music blends with the scene. laurels under RD's baton. Kasam was not exactly throbbing mobikes and of For instance, in Sholay we one of my best films- it course, extensive listening Do you approve of the had those ominous wails to Pancham was supervising was more of an electronic to foreign music. When disco-wave invasion? Is it bring a creepy feeling when background score 'arrange- frenzy. Nevertheless, I I am told about the various just a passing phase? Gabbar was around. ment' for Ravi Chopra's was thrilled when I was situations, my subcon- Mazdoor when I met him for informed about my trophy. scious mind keeps humm- First it was the rock-n- this tele-a-tete. An ebullient That night, I wept with joy. ing and I visualise myself roll, then the cabaret and but sensitive man in his And also because I had in that particular situation now it is disco. I feel it has - contd on page 5 www.panchammagic.org 5 PANCHAM Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 TIMES - contd from page 4 today, with these hectic the facts? terised music and digital equipment that one can't schedules we rarely meet. We have always been r e c o r d i n g . W h e n I even dream of in India. Or in Masoom a recurring In those days we even together like a team and attended the carnival at Called 'Panthera' this disc haunting theme suggested composed together. family. It's just that people San Francisco, I met will soon be marketed here. pangs of guilty conscience envy our excellent rapport. Patrick Gleeson. He was It is an exotic collection of of the errant father. Why was 's duet in When Film Center was so impressed by my vocals, as Indians we have to your film Agar Tum Na closed for a month, it was compositions that he took show the world- Hum Kisise me to celebrity Francis Kam Nahin. I only hope my How come Laxmikant Hote given undue publicity? falsely written that I Coppola and we decided to fans enjoy it as much as played the role of a music Actually, she had already wasn't recording because bring out a disc. It involved I enjoyed recording it. director in Teri Kasam for sung for my film Khoob- Asha had split away from sophisticated electronic which you have actually surat (1980), but this time me. After their re-opening scored music? the producer wanted this we have recorded regularly. It so happened that gimmick to promote the Asha has always stood by Laxmikant is a good friend fi lm . Rekh a is ver y me in times of triumph and of the producer of that film enthusiastic but she can tragedy. She is a fantastic and they were shooting a only warble easy, casual singer with a sense of scene near the former's notes. Lately, most of the dedication. bungalow and so he was stars have started this roped in. May I mention here trend of using their own Your disco 'Panthera' is that Laxmikant is a very voice. already a chart-buster in close friend of mine. Right South America. When is it from the days when we both Ab o u t th i s g o s s i p coming to India? were unemployed. We both talk of your rift with learnt to booze together. But Asha Bhonsale, what are I am fascinated by compu-

www.panchammagic.org 6 PANCHAM Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 TIMES not so musical escapades 'Teesri Manzil' - Filmfare, May ’59 by s. d. burman A devotee of music would seem to live a placid life. But maestro Burman’s life has been filled with amusing as The Fall and the Rise well as adventurous.... - contd from page 2 adds drama and zing to by Vinit Upendra Vijay Anand's vision – - The director displays his Sh am m i seren-a d i n g beginning – Rahul Dev suspenseful artificer side Asha Parekh, her flaming Bu rm an's credits a re with some ex tremely eyes on the supposed followed by the lead ' strikingly designed shots - Rocky – Salim – while the names, and not the other note the scene where composer brasses his way way around. Kapoor and Salim are through the drama, using talking inside the former's triangles to introduce And who can ignore hotel room , and he what is perhaps one of 's absol- suspects somebody's at the most keenly awaited utely high-octane, superb the door, tip-toes, and orchestral pauses in film performance that lends music. Or take “Aaja Aaja”, opens the door. In a credence to so much where Rahul Dev's use of beautifully constructed madness and fun, somet- surf guitar adds that noir atmosphere, the hero hing no other actor could steps out and there's no extra tremulous note to have pulled off? He's one there - except a plume Rafi-Asha's shivering “Aa marvellous as the hunter of smoke hanging in the aaja, aa aaja”. There's the and the hunted, shaking air, the terrifying clue of sweetly irresistible “O and twisting right into your him being stalked. There's Mere Sona”, where the hearts. Asha Parekh is more, and each touch director uses a handbag absolutely adorable as the adds a dash of shiver to and its broken strap as a the suspense. How can you superb prop, and also sister who's out to get miss the cigar-smoking makes Shammi measure revenge to the lover who Iftekhar following Anil / the length of the strap falls heads over heels, to Rocky everywhere? Or the in sync with the singing the lover who discovers Music-director S. D. Burman and his son, Rahul, who ambiguously muddy role and the beat. What an the true identity of her heartthrob in a melodic is now a full-fledged music-director, that Rocky himself has in amazing touch that is. rehearses a song at home. Roopa's death? And in Or, the mad, crackpot, twist. And there's Iftekhar, classic Agatha Christie “Dekhiye Sahibon”, where ever spiffy and alert, I WAS aghast at the football match at a small style, Vijay Anand begins the director, composer, delivering full justice – to thought of what my father town some fifty miles away. introducing red herrings and lyricist (Majrooh his role and the victims. would say to me when he The last train for the day in the plot, making you Su ltanpu r i) work in Helen is tops as Ruby, her came to know that I had was about to leave when we wonder who's on who's snazzy tandem to create chameleon-like turn a nice been lo cked up for reached the railway station, side, and who the master- choreographed madness. addition to her impeccable travelling without ticket! and all of us jumped into mind actually is. And of And of course, the lilting dances, choreographed by We were returning to the train without purcha- course, when he does “Tumne Mujhe Dekha”, Herman Benjamin. And sing tickets. make the big reveal, he where Rahul Dev and there's the suave Premnath, Comilla after winning a does it in low-key lighting, Rafi fog your musical who is cool as a cucumber, the killer's identity taking vision with a melody lending complete support F time to sink into your steeped in romantic mist, to Sh am m i Kap oor 's THE ORTNIGHT IN FILMS button-sized cinematic yearning, and hope. The doomed story. Note how, in “RATON KA RAJA" and to play the eyes. composer also creates a Asha Parekh's house, he leading roles in Shilpkar's 22 Jan. ’70 – RATON KA RAJA title music track that gets up from his sofa, and production no. 2. The third level on which kickstarts your nervous in a swift, lithe move, pats Seventh and last song ‘Teesri Manzil’ works, system into high gear, and for Ranglok Productions' To be directed and Kapoor's cheek - as the "Raton Ka Raja" in colour note how beautifully the photographed by Ravee sparkles, and becomes latter pleads him to tell the was recorded recently at Nagaich, the film will have the ideal candidate for a director blinds you with truth about Rocky and Filmcenter. music by R. D. Burman, repeat show is Rahul Dev headlights to announce Roopa - and whispers, lyrics by Majrooh, dialouge The song was written by Burman's music. The Nasir Hussain Films, Baad mein (“Later”.) It's by Ramesh Pant, story by composer breaks new while Rahul Dev uses tuned Prem Manek and art by done so naturally, you want by Rahul Dev Burman grounds in Indian cinema shivering keyboards to Sudhendu Roy. to see Premnath again and a n d s u n g b y L a t a ______with his brass-tactics prophe s i ze om i nou s again. Mangeshkar. Produced and sheen of magnificent happenings in the near and directed by Amrit FIFTH SONG FOR orchestration, all layered future. Or, note the leit- Nahata with Dheeraj and ‘Teesri Manzil’ is a must- A" DHIKAR" over compositions that motif score for Iftekhar's Waishali in the lead, watch for all noir and music 3 Dec. ’70 - ADHIKAR are a new template for smoking appearance from the film is nearing lovers, as it sets a path- completion. The fifth song of Kala shaking up the very the title music track; or, ______Enter pr ises' "Adhika r ", concept of vinyl burnt the big reveal score, also breaking trail of innov- ative directorial and musi- Eastmancolor venture of S. LPs and background from the title track, that - Noor, penned by Ramesh scores. Take “O Haseena begins with the niggling cal techniques. Truly, one TANUJA TEAMED Pant, tuned by Rahul Dev of those rare times a fall Zulfon Waali”, where, guitar, and then bumps 22 Aug. ’70 – MERE JEEVAN SATHI Burman and sung by Asha hits you and then rises high Bhonsale, was recorded at i n the compa ny of into the brass piece. It's Producers Vinod Shah Film-center, Tardeo on and interesting to note the into the cinematic sky of and Harish Shah have November 13. , Rahul Dev smart credit roll in the towering achievement. signed Rajesh Khanna www.panchammagic.org 7 PANCHAM Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 TIMES BURMAN ENTERTAINS MUSIC LOVERS

This happy and smiling nine-somes consist of (from left) Mukesh, Majrooh Sultanpuri, , S.D. Burman, Lata Mangeshkar, Nargis, Madan Mohan, Mohmamad Rafi and . They were photographed backstage during the Burman Musical Evening, presented by S. D. Burman and held at the Shanmukhananda Hall, under the auspices of the Bharati Kala Manram in aid of its library building fund on April, 29.

- Screen, May ’67 A D E L I G H T F U L Musical Evening, condu- cted by maestro S. D. Burman and featuring Lata Mangeshkar, Moha- mmad Rafi, Mukesh, M a n n a D e y, Ta l a t Mamood and new singer Bhupindra, was presented by the Bharati Kala Manram at the Shan- m u k h a n d a H a l l i n Bombay on April 29. The soiree was in aid of the Manram's Library build- ing fund.

S. D. Burman was pre- sented with a token from the His Master's Voice Co. The prog ram me s t a r te d i n a novel fashion. Nargis who acted as compere, requested Lata and new play-back singer Bhupindra sing a duet. introduces Rahul Dev Burman (centre), Burman to introduce his Beside Lata is S. D. Burman. son of S. D. Burman, to the audience. assistants. by Lata. It was a chrous 'Kala Pani' - "Hum Bekhudi S. D. Burman obliged to Naushad introduced the As the music director in from 'Guide' led by Lata - Mein Tum Ko Pukare the audience demand and son of S. D. Burman amidst his own affectionate way "Piya Tose Naina Lage Chale Gaye..." written by sang his popular song loud cheers. The young called out the names, each Re..." written by the Majrooh Sultanpuri, who "Wahan Kaun Hai Tera..." music director himself one stepped forward wiyh late Shailendra. This was also present at the a beautiful lyric written directed the orchestra for his musical instrument beautiful composition, a programme. by Shailendra rendered the song. in hand, played a snatch of blending of folk and effectively by Burman with a tune, bowed and went classical music with an Majrooh appeared on the only few accompaniments The song, "O Ganga back to his place. After occasional tintinnabula- stage to introduce a song like sitar, tabla and flute. Maiya..." written by Anand this interesting intro- tion of 'Ghoongroos' was from Guide sung by Rafi Bakshi and based on a duciton Burman moti- an excellent beginnging and written by the late Two songs which were morning raag, thrilled the oned to the orcheastra, and was highly apprec- Shailendra. He spoke of his wonderfully appreciated audience. It was sung in and it struck up almost iated by the audience in lyricist-friend with deep were sung by Laga. One two parts. The programme with a bang. general. affection, and said that, was from 'Chandan Ka ended on a gay, exalted "though he is no more his Palna' (not yet released), note. The very first song in Rafi, who came next, lyrics will live." composed by Rahul Dev the programme was sung sang a wistful song from Burman. Music director www.panchammagic.org 8 PANCHAM Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 TIMES

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www.panchammagic.org 12 PANCHAM Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 TIMES Relieved Ashish looks at Bewildered Hemant moves 28th June – 1.00 am Rahul Pande for salvaging on, thinks he must be Tilak Smarak Mandir Tublu's day out ! the situation. hallucinating. by HEMANT KARAMBELKAR Rahul blissfully unaware (He laughs out aloud.) ------of the glitch is focused on (He sits in the front row ------x ------x ------and watches the pos t (He was bored. Randhir Kapoorjee?” his laptop. Relaxed Ashish p r o g r a m m e a c t i v i t i e s Getting bored, perhaps, was “But Gulshan Bawra's leans back. 27th June – 9.00 pm nearing an end. his latent talent. programme was the best.” Wait! What's this… There's Tilak Smarak Mandir Lights slowly dimmed and The maverick genius with “Yeah and Gulzarjee's also.” no music accompanying the vocals. he smiles. It was a day well an unending thirst for (Daddu, Dabbu, Gullu, spent. “something new”, “some- The track ends. Ashish Safed Kauva familiar (He is on stage. Wandering It was after a long time thing hatke” names being mentioned perplexed looks here and here and there impishly. there. when someone called him used to tread unchartered brings smile to his lips.) Soaking the limelight, Pancham, Punch, RD, Rahul paths. There is Ram Madchetti ------x ------x ------literally, after ages.) and…… Tublu. And so on that spur of standing irritated and Cake cutting ceremony is moment irked. 27th June – 8.30 pm on. It was as if after a long He felt let's do “something (“Kya hua re?” He taps on Tilak Smarak Mandir All the Panchammagic time he spent a day in his new” something different. shoulder.) members are on stage. recording room, his home And he set out on a new “xxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx “Aati rahengi bahaarein” is and……. (He spots an empty chair path, on a new journey…… ) xxxxxxx” A barrage of being played. and sits and enjoys the with his mother. She was expletives leave Ram's ------x ------x ------show.) The joyous ceremony the only one who called him mouth . underlined with a tinge of “Tublu.” Raj Nagul, Mahesh Ketkar “Waiting for His & Her sadness and Ashutosh Soman are Content he smiles and 20th June – 6.30 pm Highnesses to collect their holding aloft the calendar, ends with “Happy Birthday brushes a tear of happiness Hotel Royalty tickets.” Ram quipped. declaring it unveiled. Dear Pancham.” from his cheek.) (“Bech de Saale.” He roars (He is confused. Its 27th (“Thank you all.” He ------x ------x ------with laughter and leaves.) Nitin Chabukswar and June; So why calendar? whispers emotionally. ) Mahesh Shinde Surprised Ram turns to And then he understands. This time god knows why see Sandeep Kulkarni as was the ritual are stru- Panchammagic starts its but a sense of longing and standing with a quizzical ggling to finalise the menu year today. ache fills heart of all the for post programme dinner. expression. members. He is so happy and Sandeep wonders with “No, no, Raj doesn't like veg. overcome by emotion.) (He retires to a corner chair tikka” moans Nitin. whom is Ram talking with satisfaction.) ------x ------x ------“Soman likes Russian salad” and Ram about the out------x ------x ------laconic Mahesh. landish suggestion from (“Mutton le le na gxxxxu.” he Sandeep .. and that too in 27th June – 84. 0 pm chuckles.) hindi .. with Saale..! Tilak Smarak Mandir Flummoxed both stare at ------x ------x ------each other. They never use The calendar is being foul words. 27th June – 7.10 pm distributed. But then desperate times Tilak Smarak Mandir Hemant Karambelkar with call for desperate measures. a stack in his hand is giving out calendars, moving “Done.” Both agree. And so a (He ambles into the jam- from aisle to aisle. menu with mut ton is packed auditorium. It's finalised. pitch black and pin drop Hemant spots a cherubic, (He walks out happy and silence prevails.) somewhat familiar, jovial face dressed flamboyantly whistling) Ankush Chinchankar gives smiling at him. ------x ------x ------cue to Ashish Kashikar to start the track. On giving the calendar he looks at it carefully and Ashish frantically tries to 27th June – 64. 5 pm th a n k s H e m a n t a n d play it, tense he looks here Tilak Smarak Mandir returns it. and tzzhere, (I don't need it dear. Am clicks every possible keys beyond day, date, time… He (He strolls inside premises and icons to start the track. and senses the charged thinks and smiles.) (Suddenly a deep baritone atmosphere.) Busy with the task Hemant reverberates “Tumi koto jo moves on. Suddenly he “Raj Sippyjee is just wonder- doore.” ful” stops in his tracks. Looks The timbre of the voice back surprised. “And were you there when mesmerizes one and all.) Shammijee was here ? or There's no one there.

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