Aradhana

Am missing my dad a little too much today. We don't even live so close as to visit them when ever i want to. Why do girls have to do all the sacrifices? I remember a conversation I had with my husband before our marriage. He said you don’t have to worry, my people are real sweet, you’ll not have any problems, etc. (so sweet!). I told him then and there that it takes time to get adjusted. To his question regarding why, I said that its not easy to suddenly give up every thing and be happy with new people, new customs, etc. How can i be happy in a place which does not include MY family? Of course i finally did settle down. And luckily I have great in-laws and a loving husband. But, its just not possible to not remember my past (i say past 'cause now even if my parents are involved, its not completely). Dad is a real special person. This whole blog is not enough to explain about him. Well there is mom n my brother too, but today its dad who is constantly interupting my thoughts. So im dedicating this post to him.
Dad is a HUGE fan of Rajesh Khanna and Kishore Kumar. I remember when I watched this movie, he was able to recite almost all tthe dialogues. Happens with a lot of people, including me! Anyway, this is to dad...

Song: Roop tera mastana...
Movie: Aradhana (1969)
Singer: Kishore Kumar
Music: S.D. Burman (but when he had to be hopitalised due to ill health his son, R.D.Burman took over)
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

Roop tera mastana, pyaar mera deewana
Bhool koi humse naa ho jaye
roop tera...

Raat nasheeli mast sama hai, aaj nashe me sara jaha hai -2
Haa ye sharabi mousam behkaye
Roop tera...

Ankho se ankhe milti hai ayese, bechain hoke toofa main jaise
Mouj koi sahil se takraye
Roop tera...

Rok raha hai hum ko zamana, door hi rehna paas naa aana
Kaise magar koi dil ko samjhaye
Roop tera...


Rajesh Khanna became a sensation after this movie. He was India's first superstar. He had a HUGE female fan following as the nation had never seen before.
Did u know initially this song was to be sung with a very classical base. But Kishore Kumar convinced the stubbon S.D. Burman that the song needed a little more energy to cater to the new generation.
This was Farida Jalal's debut movie. Rajesh Khanna had actually wanted his then girl friend Anju Mahendru to portray the same role. He infact went on commenting on Farida being plump, etc. But Shakthi Samatha felt Farida was better. Thank god 'cause Farida was puurfect for the role. She's so cute and adorable... and she still is the same.
Sharmila Tagore was initially very apprehensive to do the role that she finally immortalised. The role of Vandana required Sharmila to portray an old woman in the second half of the story. That was a period when she was at her peak. Only after a mock shooting, was Shakti Samatha able to convince Sharmila to do the movie.
Mohamad Rafi was initially supposed to sing all the songs, but when S.D.Burman fell sick and R.D.Burman took over, Kishore Kumar took his place. The musician and the singer never looked back again. They made a great combination.

AWARDS:

Filmfare – Best Movie – Shakti Samanta
Filmfare – Best Actress – Sharmila Tagore
Filmfare – best male playback singer – Kishore Kumar (for Roop tera mastana…)