Jan 06, 2007 07:45 PM
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Jatin-Lalit were one of the most promising music directors seen in recent times. We shall all badly miss them after their decision to split, which is a very rare occurence in the Hindi film world - the other recent similar incident is the split of Nadeem-Shravan, another prolific composing duo from the nineties.
Spilt or not - the very many musical gems that Jatin and Lalit Pandit gave us will never be split from our memory. I have tried to list some of their very best numbers. I had to miss out quite a few from this list as I have decided to list only ten of their greatest songs.
Pehla Nasha(Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar) - While Yaara Dildara, their first release, was largely unnoticed because of the low profile of the movie itself, Jatin-Lalit was thrust into the spotlight after the release of JJWS. Udit Narayan and Sadhna Sargam were the perfect choice for this oh so romantic number that had a mesmerizing piano at the start and at the first interlude - a smash hit and possibly their greatest composition ever.
Tumhi Hamari Ho Manzil(Yaara Dildara) - While Bin Tere Sanam was a hit, this gem of a song was left to languish in search of admirers. Beautifully sung by Udit Narayan and Anuradha Paudwal, this song had minimal orchestration but the voices soared to newer levels of longing - a classic Jatin Lalit number. Never have we heard such great pathos in Udit's voice.
Baahon Ke Darmiyan(Khamoshi) - A Majrooh Sultanpuri penned song always has that innocent charm to it, much so if it is sung so tenderly by two of the most exquisite, but largely ignored, voices of our generation - Hariharan and Kavita Krishnamurthy. Just listen to the wonderful fusion of Indian and Western instruments in this song and be mesmerized as this song soothes the most strained of nerves. And who can forget the picturization so beautifully done by a first time director - Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the very good-looking Salman Khan and Manisha Koirala.
Waada Raha Sanam(Khiladi) - Jatin-Lalit, Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Jhulka and the Venus producing house - all had their first major hit with this movie. Abhijeet and Alka Yagnik sang this number while Jatin and Lalit spun one of the best R.D.Burmanesque compositions. The beat and tempo of the song was a revelation and was to be reused by J-L in many of their latter compositions.
O Humsafar(Fareb) - A powerhouse album from Jatin-Lalit that contained other unforgettable songs, but this one was the piece de resistance. This song is like wine that you can feel way down to the stomach. It simply transports you to this beautiful world of love and romanticism that is intoxicating. Sung by Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan.
Deewana Dil Deewana(Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na) - Jatin-Lalit picked possibly the most wonderful voice for this song and what a combination it was. Amit Kumar sang his heart out - listen to him singing'Deewanaaaa' and you'll understand and then suddenly the scale changes to 'Kabse Karen Hain Tera Intezar'. This song brought out the very essence of the fun-loving and impatient lover portrayed so lovingly by Shah Rukh Khan on screen. 'Machalta Hai Dil' to listen to this song.
Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jaana Sanam(Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge) - The ultimate ode to love Yashraj films ishtyle that spawned a thousand copies and on screen imagery. Though rumored to be ghost-composed by Aditya Chopra, but how can one ignore the unmistakeable Jatin-Lalit orchestration. Listen as Lata sings 'Ankhen Mili.' and then the small refrain - these were the gems of the song apart from of course, Lata Mangeshkar and the tune itself.
Is Deewane Ladke Ko(Sarfarosh) - Alka Yagnik has never sounded so naughty before - yes not even in Tezaab's Ek Do Teen. Again, the beat of the song is a revelation as it takes over from the alaap of the song. Sarfarosh contained another gem - the Roop Kumar Rathod-Sonu Nigam powered title song, but this song stole the cake for me.
Ek Din Aap Yun Humko(Yes Boss) - Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik's ode to love, life and flowers. Composed with much heart and tenderness by the duo. Again the best of a very lovely album.
Saanson Ko Saanson Mein(Hum Tum) - The masters of love were at it again - creating a hauntingly beautiful melody that was sensous yet never vulgar - and you think - can this juggernaut be stopped?
Alas, this was to be true and the duo called it a day as a duo - but I surely believe that their music as individuals might not the same anymore.
There are so many other notable(both famous and ignominable) mentions that I can't avoid - Ghulam, Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, Phir Bhi Dil Hain Hindustani, Vaastav, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum, Mohabbatein, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hain, Pyar To Hona Hi Tha, Silsila Hain Pyar Ka, Chalte Chalte, Fanaa.the list goes on and on.
