"Jaal" was produced by Guru Dutt. The story is based in Goa (then under Portuguese control). A story of love and forgiveness based on the Principles of Christianity...unusual theme for a Guru Dutt film, with Geeta Bali(Maria) and Dev Anand(Tony) in the leading roles.
Guru Dutt and Dev Anand were very good friends and had made an agreement to use each other (as director and actor) for their films.
This duet, originally sung by Hemant Kumar (June, 16 1920-September 26, 1989) & Lata Mangeshkar, has been on my favorite list forever.
I thank Asim for his prompt response to my request to sing this duet.
Movie: Jaal (1952)
Music director: S.D. Burman
Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi
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28 comments:
Wow ... a show of pure finesse! And for me, its pure bliss! Listening to it the third time now.
Paras, you sound so good! Simply beautiful! Your singing is what makes heart truly happy. Feelings ... amazing! I am in total awe!
Asim Da, you have "captured the ocean in a drop". Feelings are mesmerizing! Sadness and sorrow is dripping from every word. And I do not even have to mention how well you have brought back the memories of Hemant Da's voice. Wow!
Really happy to listen to this before going to sleep.
I listend to your film jaal duet and it was sung beautifully, I wish sometimes I could sing all Hemant kumar duets with you, may be when you visit Chicago. Please let me know and we will definitely get together.
What a song selection... flawless singing... Asim, you sounded exactly like hemantda and Paras your voice had all that feeling... too good guys..
Paras & Asim,
Excellent rendition. Asim sounds bilkul HematDa. Flawless and very expressive singing which makes this rendition more pleasant and enjoyable. Brief write-up was also interesting. You both must sing more such nice duets.
Thanks for sharing.
Dear Parasmani,
WOW!!! This is one of my fav duets.And its been absolutely marvelously sung by both you and Asim da.Asimda you have sung it very closeeee to Hemant da.And Paras didi, great singing as always!!! Flowing like the waves of a river. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Anjaan.
hi
just loved it..very nice..
niks
Very nice duet.
Excellent rendition ! Really enjoyed the song !! Asim sounded so much like Hemant K. Paras didi - you sounded great ! and simply loved the way you ended 'Dastaan' everytime with lot of feelings.
Paras,
Thanks for inviting. Enjoyed it a lot.
Hi Dr Parasmani & Asimji,
Very much enjoyed this old gem in both of your voices. Very nicely done!!!
Keep Singing ... me listening
Shantha
The feeling in the song are mesmerizing and Asimda, all I could term your voice is "Khuda Ki Awaaz" and sounds like Hemant Kumar. Paras Didi, as usual you are flawless and you have a very expressive style of singing which makes this rendition very comfortable to sing.
Bohot acha gaaya aapne and also Mr.Asim......
Excellent Flawless rendition enjoyed listening this lovely duet Jatin
Asim ji and Paras: Wow!! Excellent singing. Both of you have captured the expressions and emotions so beautifully. Just loved it.
Thank you all for your support of this 1952 duet...I thank Ajay for patiently mixing the song.
Azam... Your sincere comments are appreciated by all your music friends. I know that you selflessly devote time to each song you listen to, with the only intention of encouraging and helping if you could, in every possible way.
Harshad bhai...so happy to hear that you enjoyed this duet.
Pravin...Yes, Asim sounds good. I thank you.
Anjaan (Sunshine)...thanks.
Dinesh... and Dinesh bhai...We like the songs from the golder era and I am glad you liked this duet.
Nikita and Jatin...Thanks ...I have been enjoying your duets too.
Rahul..thanks for visiting my blog.
Shantha and Bharti...I count on your support if I say it enough number of times or not.
Akshay...I am so glad that these time tested songs are appreciated by the younger generation. You write very well on your site.
Dilshad...thanks for listening to this and Aye Dilruba and Bhar bhar aye with the family.
Nandita... Thanks. I am waiting for you to unpack and start singing.
Asim...thanks for singing this duet. Suits your voice perfectly. My thanks to all at home for their encouraging remarks.
Dear Paras,
Very well done. I enjoyed your solos as well as the duets.
May God Bless you.
Musharraf
Azam: Receiving comments/feedback from a singer of your caliber means a lot, anytime. The 'personifications' in your comments are awe-inspiring. I have learnt so-o-o much from you, from your singing capabilities, from your painstaking analyses. I feel proud to have a friend like you Azam.
Harshad: Thanks for listening, and for your comments. Let us hear your 'live' duets with Paras. I am sure they would be mesmerizing.
Photographer Pappu: Glad you liked our duet Pappu. Paras' voice is nothing but full of feelings, in each of her renditions.
Dinesh: Thanks for liking our effort Dinesh. My voice is not as close to HemantDa's, as yours is to MukeshJi's.
Anjaan: Good to know that you liked our duet. I don't know how much my 'one-liner-loop' has contributed to the song, but I know that it was Paras' one of the best renditions. Loved it.
Nikita: Thanks for listening. I want to sing some duets with you as well, as soon as I feel better.
Dinesh Sedani: Thanks. Do you sing? Can we get to hear some of your songs, please?
Bharti: Yes, Paras' 'daastaan' amongst other words carried exemplary emotions and feelings. I agree. Thanks Bharti, we appreciate your good words.
Rahul: Thanks for visiting, and enjoying the duet.
Shantha: Old gem is where Paras excels the most, it's her forte! Thanks. We "keep singing", as long as "you listening"....and "you singing too"!!!
Akshay: Bhai Saab, I am totally speechless (and extremely flattered) by your good words, especially for an ordinary singer as yours truly. Thanks wholeheartedly!
Dilshad: Thanks a ton!
Jatin: It makes the effort worthwhile when listeners do 'listen', and leave back a comment. Thanks!
Nandita: If the song caught your attention, it has to be good. Thanks. How was the trip? Can we get to hear a beautiful song in your voice soon?
Syed: Thanks for your comments.
Thanks Paras for giving me the opportunity to sing w/you.
I had already commented about your rendition. It is absolutely phenomenal; the expressions, the feelings, the voice.....everything blended so well. Bicchadne ki dard is dripping from your voice. One of your best renditions.
Nostalgic ! You have taken me to that period by your delivery. Beautiful singing paras !
Good treat!!! Keep them coming :)
Wah! Simply superb. Enjoyed it a lots!!
Enjoy Singing,
Adwait
Sowmya, Adwait-
Thanks for listening to this duet, and appreciating our effort. It makes it worthwhile for a singer to sing when listeners do listen (and leave their feedback/comments/suggestions).
Regards,
Asim
I am SO beyond enthralled with this rendition. Both of you are fantastic singers and have brought so much beauty to this classic! This song is one of my favorites, and I'm so glad you gave me the opportunity to listen to this. Amazing, I'm just in awe!
Hi Paras,
I listened to these two and some others very sweet and soooothing.., Asim also sounded so much like Hemant, wonderful, old is Gold.
Thanks for sharing.
Sheela
Superb Paras and Asim..Loved it..
N V K
Musharraf Sahab...thanks so much!
NVK, Adwait...thanks :)
Sowmya, Sheela and Smita...I am so happy that you liked our effort.
Paras, this was one of you best renditions so far! Flawless..!!! All the harkaths flowed effortlessly! LOVED IT IMMENSELY!!!Azim supported you so well!!!
Pradip: This is one of my favorite compositions.
Thanks for listening to it.
Paras and Asim, you both sang this song so well; I listened to it many times. Just flawless and very soothing. Asim, you really reminded me of Hemantda with same depth and mesmerizing voice. Paras, you sound soo good, I just don’t have words to express. I truly enjoyed this song.
Pradeep
Pradip: Comments from a puritan like yourself is a huge pat on our back. Thank you very much for listening. And yes, I agree, this is one of Paras' best renditions.
Pradeep: Thanks for liking our attempt. I am tickled pink that my voice reminded you of the great Hemant Kumar. The spontaneity and beautiful flow in Paras' voice truly did magic to this evergreen song.
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