Zohrabai Ambalewali was one of the front raw female singers of vntage era style sininging. To appreciate her style, even seniors of 50s and 60s -born generation, who were fond of listening to Bhule Bisre Geet on Radio Ceylon in their days. would require a conscious effort. For the year 1945, we het to listen a fairly wide range of songs.
Rain Andheri Badal Garaje, Man Mora Gabarae – Chalis Karod – with chorus – Pt. Govind Ram – Pt. Indra
Kaun Jivan Mein Samaya Jaa Raha Hai – Hamara Sansar – Pt. Govind Ram – Ramesh Gupta
Tumhari Jaan-e-Tamanna Salam Kaheti Hai – Laila Majnu – Pt. Govind Ram – Tanvir Naqvi
Fariyaad….KyuN Meri Jawani Pe Tujhe Raham Na Aaya – Laila Majnu – Rafiq Gazanavi – Tanvir Naqvi
Saans Jo Seene Mein Hai Fariyad Hai, Dil Ki Duniya Dard Se Azad Hai – Laila Majnu – Pt. Govind Ram – Tanvir Naqvi
Fasl-e-Gul Aayi, Hamein Yaad Teri Satane Lagi – Panna Dai – Gyan Dutt – D N Madhok
The song has a sad twin version by Begum Akhtar
Uth Soye Hue Husn Mujhe Ishq Jagaye – Ragni – Pt. Amarnath –
Naino Mein Krishna Murari Hai, Man Ke Bihari Hai – Sanyasi – Naushad Ali – Pt. Budhdhi Chandra Agrawal ‘Madur
O Jaanewale Matwale Tu Ja, Tu Bhi Chain Na Paye – Sanyasi – Naushad Ali – Pt. Budhdhi Chandra Agrawal ‘Madur
Lakho Sitam Jhelenge Ham, Khayenge Gam Tadapenge Ham – Sanyasi – Naushad Ali – Pt. Budhdhi Chandra Agrawal ‘Madur
In the next episode we will take up Micro View of Solo Songs of Mohantara Talpade, Rajkumari, Hamidabano etc. for the year 1945
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