Three Songs

I enter the bar. Dimly lit. A festooned stage few meters away. Am led to a corner table with a flower vase on it. The performance begins. And am mesmerized by the sensuality.

[ Film: Howrah Bridge, 1958
Song: Aaiiye Meherbaan
Music: O.P. Nayyar
Singer: Asha Bhosale
Featuring: Madhubala and Ashok Kumar ]

I was so blown away by her. Never have I and never will I see a more beautiful woman. The ravishing element juxtaposed with the sweetest innocence.

I asked her what she would be doing tomorrow. To my heartbreak, she was to leave tomorrow by train.

Ummm....let me see how I can woo her. All I would need is a jeep driven by my buddy.

[ Film: Aradhana, 1969
Song: Mere Sapnon Ki Rani
Music: S.D. Burman
Singer: Kishore Kumar
Featuring: Rajesh Kumar and Sharmila Tagore ]

Its so cool that she also likes Alistair Maclean.

Ahhh. But it is so tough to depart like this. However, I know she is due to return in two days. Till then, I need to think.

I fix up our date at this beautiful tower I know.

[ Film: Tere Ghar Ke Saamne, 1963
Song: Dil ka Bhanwar
Music: S.D. Burman
Singer: Mohammed Rafi
Featuring: Dev Anand and Nutan ]

I think she has agreed. Yippee!

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Hindi cinema was at its pinnacle over 30-40 years ago. Epitomized by the legends.

Three of my favorite songs spiced with a fictional story.