V. Shantaram (Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre) (18 November 1901 - 30 October 1990) was a well known Indian film producer. director and actor. He was the founder of Rajkamal Studio.
He was Maharashtrian-Jain.
Some of his very well known films were Jhanak jhanak payal baje (1955), Do aankhen barah haath(1957), Navrang(1959) and Geet gayaa pattharon ne(1964) in which he introduced his daughter Rajeshree and actor Jeetendra.
He was married 3 times, first wife Vimla, second wife-actress Jayshree ( Rajeshree's mother), third wife-actress Sandhya.
His daughter Madhura is married to Pandit Jasraj.
Awards, to name a few...
Best film-Jhanak jhanak payal baje
Best director-Do aankhen barah haath
Dada saheb Phalke award-1985
Padma Vibhushan-1992
I am very thankful to Pradip Somasundaran for recording this duet for me and mixing it, even when he was very busy with the release of his debut album "Mazhanritham" as a composer.
Movie: Parchhain(1952)
Music: C. Ramchandra
Lyrics: Noor Lukhnawi
Raag: Pilu
Taal: Dadra
Original singers: Lata Mangeshkar & Talat Mahmood
Filmed on: Sandhya & V. Shantaram
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35 comments:
Paras ji great song pick
paras ji and pradeep
beautifully sung. really loved this oldie and thanks so much for a lot of information...really enjoyed listening to two wonderful voices...
got a feeling that the track wasn't a good one...
but that doesnt taken away the beauty of your singing.
thanks for sharing this one
Don't seem to have heard this one before but it was super - lovely song! And wonderfully rendered by both of you - Pradip modulated his voice very well - sounded like Talat. :)
Loved it Paras!
Sai
Dr., heard your duet, listening it instilled a nostalgic ache in my soul, songs and singers of your…. they have gone never to return… only few ppl like you can sing these kinds of songs because every singer doesnt possess the innate sense of owning the bygone golden era of indian music. Pradip tried his best… it is very difficult to sing talat saab`s songs because his congenital vibrato is not easy to copy.
Paras,
Beautifully sung duet by you and Pradip.
The catchy tune and emotions rendered to the wordings by both of you are infectious! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it and the tune has stuck with me for the day! -- Mala
Lovely singing Paras didi and Pradeep ji :)
it is very cute and sweet song :)
loved it very much
Very sweet and soothing Paras ji! Some of the old songs are so melodic and touching. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
what a wonderful song and rendition paras and pradeep.you pick such gems from the yesteryears really appreciate your effort.enjoyed very much
Wow and wow for you and pradeep. Both of you are masters of your craft and it shows. I wish I could sing like you guys. Fantastic work paras ji. You pick such wonderful songs and presentation is awesome too. Its always a pleasure to listen to you. Enjoyd it immensely. Thanks for sharing this wonderful gem.
rahul.
Parasji and Pradipji,
Thanks for taking back to that era through your expressive singing.Excellent feel, enjoyed it very much.
best regards
Rk
had forgotten this nice old song, not heard for a long time.
beautifully sung Paras and Pradip
thanks for sharing it with us
Saroj
Wonderfully sung by you guys... great voices and nice chemistry... notes beautifully taken... enjoyed it fully... keep up.
WaziF
This was a brilliant performance. Really enjoyed.
Paras Ji & Pradip,
Wonderful song pick and so your rich renditions as always!Nothing left to say..Marvellous!Appreciate great collaboration!
Just listened to ur duet with Pradeep……it was fabulous……the good olden era timeliness was well captured……
Shailender
Thanks Babu, Sai, Satheesh, Mala, Swati, Dinesh bhai, Kala, Rahul, RK, Saroj, Wazif bhai, Harish, Pradeep and Shailender for your support.
Beautiful! Never thought for such a rare song there has been a k-track. Great job, wonderfully rendered! Adina
Wah ...Paras and Pradeep ...superb rendition..just loved it. Paras nice throw in your voice, which reminds us of those beautiful good days of music gone by.
Pradip...you really brought the Talat's aspect in your rendition...very expressive.
Paras your blog should be called "Bhooli bisri sargam"
Paras....
Wah Re Wah !
Fabulous rendition bringing back a lot of nostalgic memories !
LOVED this to the core !
Hats off !
Totally supporting our Harshan's opinion w.r.t. renaming your blog !
Request your good self to consider this valid suggestion !
Paras & Pradeep,
Lovely melodious duet and beautifully sung by both of you. Very rare song to listen, but as usual it is always a great treat listening you specially. Thanks for sharing this classic.
Thanks so much Adina, Harshan , TGK and Dinesh.
I am trying to keep "Sargam" a mixed bag of songs. Since the "bhoole bisre" are many more, the ratio will always be lopsided in their favor.
Not familiar with the original but really enjoyed the vintage feel of this beautiful song. Lovely rendition by both of you.
-Kumar.
Paras & Pradip,
Wonderful rendition by both of you. Havent heard this one before and was a treat in your voices.
Radhika
Stupendous is the word that comes to mind listening to you two! These tunes are so fantastic as they bring back so many memories!
Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely awesome....
Thanks, yet again, for taking me to the unfathomable depths of immortal classical raga-based good-old Hindi film music!
Congratulations to both the talented singers...
Would certainly like to hear more such in future!
Listening to this song for the first time. Its beautiful ... and wonderfully sung by both of you, Paras and Pradeep. Thanks for sharing !
Enjoyed listening to this wonderful song in your voices. Sounds awesome!!
hi paras…
tat was superb….
Dear Dr. Parasmani & Pradip,
Very lovely song and well done both of you. Immensely enjoyed the song, brought back old memories. This song was so popular in Sri Lanka and there is a Sinhala version of this song. I remember my parents loving it. Very beautiful once again.
Keep Singing,
Shantha
Paras ji
Exemplary singing by both of you...I really liked the nostalgic feeling associated with this song of bygone era.While you have created the old ambience of Lata ji vocals, Pradeep ji has very well emulated Talat sahab. I love two other songs of this movie ("Mohabbat hi na jo samjhe..." by Talat sahab and "Kat-tay hain dukh mein ye din ...."by Lata ji).I really wish that you attempt the Lata ji song if track is available. Congrats and regards..
Dr Sridhar Saxena
Wah, wah parasji and Pradeepji!
What a pick and presentation. I enjoyed it to the core. What a singing performance by you both!
please keep us entertained with such wonderful songs!
Cheers,
Adwait
Kumar, Radhika, Vaishali and Sarada..thanks for your support. I am so glad you liked this song.
Thanks Azam, Srikumaran and Kumaran
for your kind words.
P L Narasimham ji: I am glad you liked this duet in Pilu. Thanks!
Shantha: It was nice to know that you have heard this song before. Please sing the Sinhala version for us.
Sridhar: Thanks :) I think Pradip has sung it very well giving it the sad tone necessary.
"Mohabbat hi" and "Kat te hain" are both my favorite songs.
Thanks Adwait!
Another great rendition by two great singers in the blog world. I agree w/Harshan, your blog should be named 'Bhule-Bisre-Sargam'. Don't know how you collect these rare k-tracks, must be getting these custom-made.
Delivery is absolutely amazing. Paras, you know your genre and always perform very well. Pradip is a well-known voice to all of us, a true perfectionist.
Excellent job you two!
Such a beautiful rendition!
First time i am hearing this song....
So very well rendered...heard it twice.
Thanks, Asim. This track is from one of the music sites. This was one of my older files that Pradip helped me finish recently. I am glad you liked it.
Alpana..I am surprised that a lot of people heard this song for the first time! It came after Anarkali, with C. Ramchandra as music director. Happy you liked it.
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