Geeta Dutt was born in 1930 into a zamindār's family as Geeta Ghosh Roy Chowdhuri in Faridpur, India(now in Banglādesh).
In 1942, her parents moved to Dādar, Bombay when she was twelve. There, composer/music director Hanumān Prasād once heard her singing casually, and was impressed. He introduced her in a chorus song in Bhakta Prahlād (1946), where she sang only two lines. The following year, she got a major assignment as a playback singer for Do Bhāi, and then on she was recognised as one of the top playback singers in Bombay film industry.
I thank Azam for singing this duet with me.
Movie: Pyaasa (1957)
Music: S D Burman
Lyrics: Sahir Ludhianvi
Original Singers: Mohammed Rafi & Geeta Dutt
Download "Hum aap ki aankhon mein"
28 comments:
I felt like listening to the digitally mastered version of the original song. Excellent job Azam & Paras !
Beautifully sung by both of you !!
Paras, its always a pleasure to listen to Geeta Dutt's songs..you did full justice to her singing style:)
Azam, as always you've done a remarkable job...enjoyed the duet a lot!
Paras and Azam bhai,
as usual great singing by both of you..
I think if the tempo would have been a bit faster it would have even more impact.
It maybe ut me ..but i am feeling a very slight lag between the track and the song.
Vaibhav
WOW !!! Great rendition on this vintage classic ...
Excellent singing ...both Azam and Paras ....the mood has been captured very beautifully.
Good Lord..Paras! I've been telling you.It was Geeta Dutt all the way: Dusara Janam..Avatar..Abehoob! Woh Asaaniyat, Meethaas,Labzoki Ghatao Mein Chupee Hui Masti...or woh Ruhani Shiqva --Gazab Kar Diya Aaapki Shararati Shikayatone.Mere Dost, Tujhe Nagmon Ki Jaan Fazooliyat Mein Nahi Kehte! Waqai!
Aur Azammian? Unke bare mein to jo bhi kaho, kum hain.Ye Awaaz Dard ke Mare Mutmaeen Awaam ko Baqayda Sukun Dilati Hain hain.Ye Halaq--jo Maalik ki Dein Hain--use Sarhad-e-Tareef ki Bediyon Mein Giraftar Karna Namumkin Hain.
Sattar
Very good rendition by both of you. Really very nice .
Again, a marvellous job :) Went back to the old times.....
Wonderful!! Bohat hee badhiya :). You both sang soo well.
Paras & Azam,
Simply wonderful singing as usual.
You both brought back those hazy reminiscences of my early days listening the ever green music on the radio. This proves that the melody ruled and you both have done an amazing job for reviving back the true melody. Very well sung and really enjoyed listening!
Dinesh
Wonderful singing Paras and Azam !!
Really enjoyed this golden melody in your voices !!
Beautiful rendition by both of you!
Azam,aapka to kya kehna!Absolutely enchanting voice and singing!
Paras,everytime I hear you,I think that you could have easily been an alternative playback voice in those days.Your voice suits perfectly all the heroines of those days.
Whether you sing cover versions of Lata ji or Asha ji or Geeta Dutt ji or shamshad begum sahiba,it sounds as if one of the contemporaries from those times is singing that song!Loved it!!
Best wishes,
Bhavana
my god...what can i say now?
such a beautiful song..and you two did justice to it no doubt..
Paras:Your voice suits this song very well..you have done a very good job..excellent!
Azam Ji: you are my idol..i cant think of anybody else who could have sung this better than you...The expressions and minute details in the song were just bang on...
Just loved this..listening to it for the third time now...:)
Rajesh..thanks so much for listening to the song and liking it. :)
Vaishali, Vaibhav, Harshan, NVK, Dinesh and Bharti...I do (always) look forward to feedback/encouragement from you.
Nandita and Sudhathee..I am so happy that you liked the duet. I agree, Azam is amazing.
Pradip...it makes the effort worthwhile when I hear from you.
Bhavana...You have a very generous heart.
Azam has handled this song with surgical precision.
Sattar Bhai Sahab...Aapne ganaa suna aur aapko pasand aaya ye mere aur Azam ke liye badi khushi ki baat hai.
Laaa Laaa La La Laa Laa La !!!
Aaha !!!
u guys rock !!!
Regards,
Deepak
Nice song and wonderful rendition, Paras and Azam:)
I, 100% agree with Bhavana, Paras:) U could have been a very successful playback singer of yester years:)
Please treat us with more such melodies:)
Best wishes,
Vidya
Dosto, I am forever indebted for such attention and appreciation.
All credit goes to Paras for being the brains behind such delightful themes and songs.
Another hit by you two. Beautiful work. Haven't heard this number in ages.
Beautiful rendition! The mood is perfect!
You sang this one with perfection and professional touch.
Thanks for sharing.
sincerely,
Bansi Pandya
Dear Parasji...
Thank you very much for the posting of your soothing and immortal renderings of a bygone era that one could not but feel eternally nostalgic about for their classical and everlasting melody and lyrical content.
I congratulate you for your flawless singing. May I look forward to be favoured with many many old and upcoming songs of yours,solos or duets...?
I am an ardent fan of anything and everything concerning old films (pre-1960's), old film stars and old filmi songs irrespective of their language, genre, place and country of origin, for I believe, music is truly Godly and Universal...
I am "PLAN" for all my friends...
Regards and Best Wishes.
Azam bhai & Paras ji,
Great job with another golden hit. Maryam and I love it.
Paras and Azam,
Very melodious, soothing and well sung duet. As good as the original duet. I listened to it along with my friends and no one could tell if this was original or sung by you both! It was fun to watch their appreciation and amazement, when I told them that this is not the original duet! Azam you won the hearts of all my friends in NJ! -Mala
nice blog
Thanks Deepak, Smitha, Asim and Harekrishnaji.
Thanks Mala, Babar Sahab, Bansi ji, PLAN and Srividya for your encouraging remarks.
Thanks Azam...you have made this duet into a keepsake item for me.
It's very nice..Good job
Keep it up.
I enjoy your Sargam songs. I have heard them many times. I would like to request that you add some more songs for all to enjoy. I know you are very busy, but I still like to request.
Hi Dr. Parasmani & Azamji,
Not much familiar with this song. Enjoyed the melody and the song in your voices.
Keep Singing ... me listening
Shantha
Hi Paras and Azam,
Many thanks for this blog and lovely songs of Geeta ji. We have launched the first ever website dedicated to Geeta Dutt ji. Please visit the site www.geetadutt.com
Kind request to you to contact us at geetaduttfans@gmail.com
Thanks and Best Regards
Post a Comment