Undoubtedly, LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL, the most prolific and consistent music directors of Hindi Film Music. The Duo represented an archive of hit film music that was churned out non-stop right from 1963 till the end of the century.
Still difficult, but I have selected some of the best Musical Films in which almost all the songs are excellently composed by LP who have won as many as 7 Filmfare Awards but LP surely deserve to win even more Filmfare Trophies.
PARASMANI(1963). This was the very fist film of Laxmi-Pyare. All the Songs Hit and are still in demand. They jumped in the film industry with Super Hit Song Hasata Hua Nurani Chehara(Lata-Kamal Barot) followed by Woh Jab Yaad Aaye Bahot Yaad Aaye(Lata-Rafi), Ui Ma Ui Ma Ye Kya Ho Gaya(Lata), * Mere Dil Main Halki Si(Lata), *Roshan Tumhi Se Duniya(Rafi), Gali Gali Ye Baat Chali To Log Kya Kaheng)Lata-Mukesh).
DOSTI(1964). It was Rajashri Films second movie. All the prominent music directors of that time refused to give the music to this film as there was no star cast(two teenage unknown actors) and also they feel there was nothing in the film to compose the songs for Blind and Physically handicap Children. But LP took up the challenge and the film became History.The film was a great success and the credit goes to LP's immortal music. The sweet melodies includes Chahunga Main Tuze, Meri Dosti Tera Pyar, Mera To Jo Bhi Kadam Hai, Jane Walo Jara Mudake Dkho, Raahi Manawa Dukh Ki Chinta(All by Rafi), *Gudiya Hamase Ruthi Rahogi(Lata)
MR. X IN BOMBAY(1965). Kishor Kumar was passing through the lean phase of his carrier but he along with LP produced some of the best songs. Mere Mehaboob Quayamat Hogi(Kishor), Chali Re Chali Re Gori(Lata-Kishor), *Khoobsurat Haseena Jan-E-Ja(Lata-Kishor), Zulmi Hamare Sawariyan Ho Ram, (Lata), Allha Kare Tu Bhi Aajaye(Lata)
AAYE DIN BAHAR KE(1966). LP?s one of the best Musical Hit Film. By this time LP started cementing their place in the film industry. Who can forget the melodious songs Suno Sajana Papihe Ne(Lata), Mere Dushman Tu Meri(Rafi), Ye Kali Jab Talak(Lata-Mahendra), *Khat Likha De Sawariya(Asha), Ai Kash Kisi Deewane Ko*(Lata-Asha).
FARZ(1967). This was LP?s first?Golden Jubilee? Hit film.The?Super Hit? music of this film was solely responsible for the success. The songs of the films are popular even today. Mast Baharon Ka Main Aashiq(Rafi), Hum To Tere Aashiq Hai( Lata-Mukesh), Bar Bar Din Ye Aaye(Rafi), Tumse O Haseena Kabhi(Rafi-Suman Kalyanpur), Dekho Dekho Ji Socho Ji(Lata).
SHAGIRD(1967). Yet another?Golden Jubilee? Musical Hit film for LP. Just listen to the evergreen music Bade Miya Deewane, Duniya Pagal Hai(All by Rafi), Wo Hai Zara Khafa Khafa(Lata-Rafi), Udate Pawan Ke Sang Chalungi, Dil Bil Pyar Vyar, Kanha Kanha Aan Padi Main(all by Lata)
PATTHAR KE SANAM(1967). Another musical blockbuster from LP. LP had a clean sweep over all its competitors. Bata Du Kya Lana, Koi Nahin Hai Phir Bhi Hai(All by Lata), *Patthar Ke Sanam(Rafi), Ai Dushman-E-Jan(Asha), Mehaboob Mere(Mukesh-Lata), Tauba Ye Matawli Chal(Mukesh). All are melodious songs.
MILAN(1967). Truly, 1967 belongs to LP. LP firmly confirmed and consolidated the No 1 position in Hindi Film Music. Mass appealing and Quality music is the class example of the Milan songs. Just recollect the songsMubaraq Ho Sab Ko, Ram Kare Aisa Ho Jaye(All by Mukesh), Sawan Ka Mahina, Hum Tum Yug Yug Se, Bol Gori Bol Tera Kaun Piya(All by Lata-Mukesh), Aaj Dil Pe Koi Jor Chalata Nahin(Lata).
MERE HUM DUM MERE DOST(1968). Sweet, unforgetful, melodious songs of this film are still in very much demand. Hui Sham Unka Khayal, Na Ja Kahin Ab Na Ja, Chhalkaye Jam(All by Rafi), Chalo Sajana Jahan Tak, Allaha Ye Ada Kaise Hai, Tum Jao Kahin, Hame To Ho Gaya Hai Pyar(All by Lata).
DO RASTE(1969). By this time LP?s music became an essential component of the every successful film. This?Golden Jubilee? hit musical movie is remembered because of super hit music. Bindiya Chamakegi(Lata), Mere Naseeb Main(Kishor), Yeh Reshmi Zulphe(Rafi), Dil Ne Dil Ko Pukara(Lata-Rafi)
INTQUAM(1969). Superb music. Lata has sung two cabarets songs in this film Aa Jan-E-Ja, Mehafil Soi, Geet Tere Saz Ka, Kaise Rahu Chup(All by Lata), Jo Unaki Tammna Hai(Rafi), Hum Tumhare Liye(Lata-Rafi).
JEEVAN MRITYU/UPHAR/PIYA KA GHAR(1970/71/72). These year Rajashri Films released 3 films all have Music by LP. All the songs of these three films are totally different but very melodious. Zilmil Sitaron Ka(Lata-Rafi), Zamane Main Ajee Aise(Lata)/Main Ek Raja Houn(Rafi), Bhai Pardesi Mere Sawariya, Hathon Mian Mehandi(All by Lata), Maazi Naiyya(Mukesh)/Yeh JeevanHai, Bambai Shahar Ki Tuzako(All by Kishor), Piya Ka Ghar Hai(Lata), Ye Zulf Kaise Hai(Lata-Rafi).
JAL BIN MACHHALI NRITYA BIN BIJALI(1971). Outstanding music. This V. Shantaram classic, non-star cast film will remember only because of its?Class? music. Each and every song the film has a unique composition.Man Ki Pyas Mere Man Se, Kajara Laga Ke Re Bindiya, O Mitawa O Mitwa, Jo Main Chali Phir Na Milungi(All by Lata)* Baat Hai Ek Bund Si*(Lata-Mukesh).
MERA GAON MERA DESH(1972). One more?Golden Jubilee? musical hit film. Excellent use of?Punjabi Folk?. Dholak, speciality of LP, is excellently used in all the songs. Once again all the songs are sung by Lata Mangeshkar. Sona Lai Ja Re, Mar Diya Jay Ke, Aaya Aaya Atariya Pe Koi Chor, Hi Sharmau Kis Kis Ko Batau, Kuchh Kehata Hai Ye Sawan(with Rafi).
BOBBY(1973).?Golden Jubilee? musical hit. Yet another non-star cast film. Not only star cast was new but also the male singers were new. Shailendra Sing and Narendra Chanchal was introduce to the film music by LP. Yet again the success of the film was carried away by LP?s music. The music of the film created a History.
DAAG(1973). This is Yash Chopra?s first film as a Producer and Director under the banner of?Yashraj Films?. The superb music once again.
AMAR AKABAR ANTHONY(1977). Yet another?Golden Jibilee? Musical Hit movie. Manmohan Desai?s first film as a Producer Director. Outstanding music once again. Rafi was given re-birth
ANURODH(1977). Kishor Kumar has sung some of his best songs in this film Aap Ke Anuroth Pe, Jab Dard Nahin Tha Sine Main, Aaja Aaja, Aate Jate Khoobsurat(All by Kishor)
SATYAM SHIVAM SUNDARAM(1978). Once again outstanding music.
SARAGAM(1979) Koyal Boli, Dafali Wale, Parabat Ke Us Par(Lata-Rafi duets 3 nos) are the assets of the cassets.
KARZ(1980). This Subhash Ghai?s first movie. LP was at it?s best with Kishor, Rafi, Lata.
EK DUJE KE LIYE(1981). Yet another non-star cast musical block blaster, smash hit film. Melodious music by LP. S. P. Balasubramanium was introduced to hindi film music.
SUR SANGAM(1985). 100% songs based on Indian Classical?Ragas?. LP tried pure classical singers named Rajan Mishra and Sajan Mishra with Suresh Wadkar, Kavita Krishnmurthy and off course Lata Mangeshkar.
UTSAV(1986).
