‘There was joy, serenity and absolute security in the music of Lata Mangeshkar’: Sharmila Tagore
Author: Sharmila Tagore
Source: Indian Express (https://indianexpress.com/article/express-sunday-eye/there-was-joy-serenity-and-absolute-security-in-the-music-of-lata-mangeshkar-sharmila-tagore-7769597/)
As tributes continue to pour in for the late, the great Lata Mangeshkar, Sharmila Tagore reminisces about the songs which made the late singer an iconic figure in Indian cultural life: “In the 1950s and 60s, Lataji was singing a range of wonderful songs….She sang many raga-based songs for Naushad sahab, sentimental hits for Salil Chowdhury, and versatile songs for the commanding duo of Shankar-Jaikishanji…Lataji’s eerie and haunting rendition of ‘Ghumnam hai koi’ (Gumnaam, 1965) was influenced by ‘Somewhere my love’ from Dr Zhivago (1965) and the Hawaiian-themed number ‘Ajeeb dastan hai yeh’ (Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, 1960) was inspired by Jim Reeves’ ‘My Lips Are Sealed’.
Shankar-Jaikishan got the best out of Manna De. Lataji proved to be a formidable match with him. Some of Lataji’s best music is with De – ‘Pyaar hua ikraar hua’ (Shree 420, 1955), ‘Chad gaya papi bichua’ (Madhumati, 1958) and ‘Dil ki girah khol do’ (Raat Aur Din, 1967), are just some of the many gems they gifted us. During this period, Lataji’s rebellious ‘Pyaar kiya toh darna kya’ (Mughal-e-azam, 1960) also achieved cult status…
On 26th January, 1963 legends from the film industry like Yusuf sahab, Raj Kapoor sahab, Shankar-Jaikishanji, Madan Mohanji and Hemant Kumarji, to name a few, flew down to Delhi to see Lataji perform the music miracle ‘Ae mere watan ke logo’ at the Ramlila Maidan….We are well aware of the magic that followed….”
If you want to read our other published material, please visit https://marcellus.in/blog/
Note: The above material is neither investment research, nor financial advice. Marcellus does not seek payment for or business from this publication in any shape or form. The information provided is intended for educational purposes only. Marcellus Investment Managers is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and is also an FME (Non-Retail) with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) as a provider of Portfolio Management Services. Additionally, Marcellus is also registered with US Securities and Exchange Commission (“US SEC”) as an Investment Advisor.
MORE FROM May WEEK 3
-
Short
Short read: Pope Francis and the soul of economics: Rethinking global priorities
READ MORE -
Short
Short read: Avoid Unforced Errors and Stay Humble: Warren Buffett’s Leadership Lessons
READ MORE -
Short
Short read: Bringing up Vaibhav Suryavanshi – from net practice behind Samastipur home to IPL arclights
READ MORE
MORE FROM May WEEK 3
-
Short
Short read: Pope Francis and the soul of economics: Rethinking global priorities
READ MORE -
Short
Short read: Avoid Unforced Errors and Stay Humble: Warren Buffett’s Leadership Lessons
READ MORE -
Short
Short read: Bringing up Vaibhav Suryavanshi – from net practice behind Samastipur home to IPL arclights
READ MORE