Lata Mangaeshkar & Mohammad Rafi have sung about 400 numbers of the duets toghether inbetween 1947 to 1979. Lata-Rafi has sung the highest numbers of the duets (almost 71 numbers of duets) with Laxmikant-Pyarelal then any other music directors in the Hindi Film Music. Yet another Record for LP..
In Lata-Rafi & Laxmi-Pyare combination you will find Indian Classicals, Indian Folk, Gazals, Western Style and Cabaret and so many varieties of songs with sweet melodies and quality music, which will entertain you to the maximum.
It is difficult to select a very few songs of Lata-Rafi & LP combination. I have tried to select some the best according to my choice.
With this I also want to plead MS to forward this songs lists, to Cassets/CDs manufacturing company in particular HMV and SAREGAMA, to release these combination for the Hindi Film Music lovers.
Let us enjoy Lata-Rafi & Laxmikant-Pyarelal, combination.
Woh Jab Yaad Aaye Bahot Yaad Aaye '' Parasmani'' (1963)
The very fist duet of Lata-Rafi with LP. The song is based on Indian Classical Raag. The perfact sentimental love duet. It has a melody of 60s. The song is penned by Indiver. This song is picturised on Mahipal and Anita Guha.
Bagh Main Phool Kisane Khilaye Hai '' Night In London'' (1967)
Typical LP style Dholak but very sweet song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. The song picturised on Bishwajeet and Mala Sinha.
Woh Hai Zara'' Shagird'' (1967)
Foot Stepping western style song is Immortal Duet of Lata-Rafi. Personal favorite of Lata. The song is penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. The song is very well picturised on Joy Mukharjee and Saira Banu.
Ye Dil Tum Bin Kahin Lagata Nahin ''Izazat'' (1968)
Based on Indian Clasical Raag 'pahadi' is yet another sweet melody. The song is written by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Picturization is done on Dharmendra and Tanuja.
Badara Chhaye Ke ''Aaya Sawan Zum Ke'' (1968) Typical indian folk dance song. Sweet melody, excellent use of 'theka' of 'dholak'. The song is written by Anand Baxi. This rainy song is picturised on Dharmendra and Asha Parekh. One more duet of this film Sathiya Nahin Jana is equally good.
Ek Tera Saath Humko Do Jahan Se Pyara Hai ''Wapas'' (1968)
This ear pleasing sweet song is also based on Indian Classical Raag. Excellent use of Tabala. Delicately sung by both Lata-Rafi. The song is written by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This is a non star cast film the star cast are unknown.
Resham Ki Dori''Sajan'' (1968)
This Punjabi Folk song has a class of it's own. Penned by Anand Baxi. The song is picturised on Manoj Kumar and Asha Parekh.
Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara ''Do Raste''(1969)
This super hit song which has class and mass appeal. You can here the glimpses of Shiv Kumar Sharma's santoor in between the song. The song is written by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz.
Rim Zim Ke Geet Sawan Gaye ''Anjana'' (1969) Based on Indian Classical Raag, has sweet melody. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Babaita.
Teri Haseen Nigahon Ka ''Devi (1970)
Marveleously sung by Lata and Rafi. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-Nutan.
Zil Mil Sitaron Ka ''Jeevan Mrityu'' (1971) Immortal song. One of favorite of all music lovers. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Raakhi.
Aa Mere Humjoli Aa ''Jine Ki Raah'' (1970)
Yet another folk song for mass and class. You excellent use of Santoor(Played by Shiv Kumar Sharma), Dholak. The song is penned by Anand Baxi. Picturised on Jitendra and Tanuja.
Patta Patta Buta Buta Hal Hamara Jane ''Ek Nazar'' (1970) Typical Gazal song. But very well composed, penned by Mazarooh Sultanpuri. This song is picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri.
Ye Zulph Kaisi Hai''Piya Ka Ghar'' (1971)
Melodious song. Anand Baxi. Anil Dhavan-Jaya Bhaduri.
Kuchh Kehata Hai Ye Sawan ''Mera Gaon Mera Desh'' (1971)
Yet another Punjabi Folk song. Excellent melody. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Asha Parekh.
Chala Bhi Aa, Aja Rasia ''Man Ki Aankhe'' (1971).
If I am to choose which is the best of Lata-Rafi and LP combination I would vote for this. I found this song is more ''Karn Priya'' (ear pleassing). The song is written by Sahir Ludhiyanwi. Picturised on Dharmendra-Waheeda Rehman.
Tik Tik Mera Dil Dole ''Humjoli'' (1972)
This Cabaret Song has melody as well as western style composition. Anand Baxi. Jitendra-Mumtaz. Yet another song of this film is equally good Hi Re Hi Nind Nahin Aaye Jeetendra-Leena Chandawarkar.
Dil Main Kya Hai ''Jigari Dost'' (1971) Breezing melody. Anand Baxi. Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Phool Hai Baharon Kais yet another fast track song. Jeetendra-Komal.
Das Gayi Das Gayi''Himmat'' (1971) Fast Track song of Jeetendra-Mumtaz. Anand Baxi.
Itana To Yaad Hai Muze ''Mehaboob Ki Mehandi'' (1974)
The sweetest Melody. The dolak played on this song has a class. Anand Baxi. rajesh Khanna- Leena Chandawarkar.
Koyal Kyon Gaye '' Aap Aaye Bahar Aayiee'' (1974) Fast Track duet. Anand Baxi. Rajendra Kumar-Sadhana. Muze Teri Mohabbat Ka is yet another sad love duet from this film.
Tere Sang Jeena ''Naach Uthe Sansar'' (1974)
Extremely high pitch, but nicely sung and composed on folk tunes. Anand Baxi. Sanjeev Kumar-un known actress.
Aaja Teri Yaad Aayi''Charas'' (1976)
Love duet, lovers are rememberiing each other in Italy. Good songs for lovers. Anand Baxi. Dharmendra-Hema Malini.
Dafalee Wale ''Sargam'' (1979) This film has totally 3 duets of Lata-Rafi. Koyal Boli and Parabat Ke Us PaarAll are equally good. Anand Baxi has written all the songs and picturised on Riishi Kapoor-Jaya Prada.
Aadami Musafir Hai''Apanapan'' (1979).
Anand Baxi.
Asha On Ke Sawan Main''Aasha'' (1980)
Fast Track sweet melody. Anand Baxi. Jeetendra-Reena Roy.
Attharah Baras Ki Tu''Suhag'' (1979)
Chalu Song but with melody. Anand Baxi. Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha.
Ladaka Pasand Ka''Ram Balram'' (1979)
Anand Baxi. Amitabh Bachchan-Zeenat Aman.
As I told earlier it is not possible to list all the songs. These are my choice of songs. But certainly if HMV SAREGAMA release the cassets and CDs of this songs. It will have good market value. I hope you too agree to this. Aall these songs were extremely popular when they released first time and are still in much demand.
