Over a career span of 25 years (1950 - 1975), Madan Mohan composed music for 95 released Hindi films and 12 shelved films. These 100 plus films featured almost 700 songs, many of which are remembered to this day while some have been lost over the years. He was extremely versatile, but he is best remembered for his ghazals, pathos-laden songs and classical based songs due to their immense popularity. His songs with Lata Mangeshkar in particular have become a part of Indian Film Music history.
Note: For copyright reasons, we are unable to feature the entire songs. However, for a reference and reminder purpose a very short excerpt of each available song can be heard. Some sources of the missing songs have been located and will be made available in due course.
Films listed chronologically, according to the year of release.
(Select the year slab & click on the "Movie Name" to view the individual movie-wise Song details)
Maine Rang Lee Aaj Chunariyaa Sajanaa Tore Rang Mein
Madan Mohan
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
1 b
Maine Rang Lee Aaj Chunariyaa Sajanaa Tore Rang Mein
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
2 a**
Sapanon Mein Agar Mere Tum Aao To So Jaaoon
Madan Mohan
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
2 b
Sapanon Mein Agar Mere Tum Aao To So Jaaoon
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
3
Kaee Din Se Jee Hai Bekal, Ae Dil Kee Lagan Ab Le Chal
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
4
Ek Haseen Shaam Ko Dil Meraa Kho Gayaa Pahale Apnaa Huaa Karataa Thaa
Mohd. Rafi
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
5
Kisee Kaa Kuchh Kho Gayaa Hai
Mohd. Rafi
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
6
Kabhee Ae Haqeeqat-E-Muntazir Nazar Aa Libaas-E-Majaaz Mein
Lata Mangeshkar & Chorus
Dr. Iqbal
7
Aapne Apnaa Banaayaa Meharbaanee Aapkee
Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
8
Hamaar Kahaa Maano Raajaajee
Asha Bhosle & Usha Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
9
Zindagi Dulhan Hai Ek Raat Ki
Bhupinder
Neeraj
10
Ghayal Hirnee Ban Ban Bhatke
Bhupinder
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Note:
1. Songs 9 & 10 ("Zindagi Dulhan Hai Ek Raat Ki" and "Ghayal Hirnee Ban Ban Bhatke") sung by Bhupinder were used in the background score of the film but not released on disc.
2. "Ho Paiyan Padoongi, Palanga Na Chhodoongi" a traditional bandish by Prempiya was recorded in Lata Mangeshkar's voice and used in the background score.
3. ** Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda and 1 antra. The recording of this retrieved portion is not very clear. The song was finally recorded with a different tune for each of the 2 antras.
4. * Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda of this classical song which won him the Sur Singar Award for the Best Classical song.
62. Ladka Ladki (1966)
Producer: Hargobind Director: Som Haksar Cast: Kishore Kumar & Mumtaz
1
Qismat Jo Pilaaye Hamko Woh Zahar To Peenaa Hogaa
Asha Bhosle
Rajinder Krishan
2
Suniye Suniye Aajkal Kee Ladkiyon Ka Program
Kishore Kumar
Rajinder Krishan
3
Chanaa Jor Garam
Usha Khanna
Rajinder Krishan
4
Aankhon Ko Meree Tum Apne Khwaabon Kee Ijaazat De Do
Asha Bhosle & Mahendra Kapoor
Rajinder Krishan
5
Seekh Lo Seekh Lo, Gham Ke Maaro Muskuraanaa Seekh Lo
Kishore Kumar, Usha Mangeshkar & Chorus
Rajinder Krishan
Note:
1. A song "Ae Waadi-E-Kashmir" by Mohd. Rafi was recorded but neither filmed nor released on disc.
Jaane Kaise Choree Choree Balamaa Ne Dekhaa Dil Beqaraar Ho Gayaa
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
4
Ae Mahalon Mein Rahane Waalo
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
5
Jaane Meraa Chandaa Khoyaa Hai Kahaan
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
6
Aaj Rotaa Hai Kyoon Jaan Khotaa Hai Kyon
Mohd. Rafi & Chorus
Kaifi Azmi
Note:
1. Song 1 "Ik Paise Kaa Sawaal Hai Mere Daataa" and Song 2 "Aao Aao Tumhein Bataaoon Ki Maa Kyaa Hai" are filmed on a child artiste.
2. * Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda and interlude humming.
Tere Bin Saawan Kaise Beetaa Too Kyaa Jaane Balama
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
2
Piyaa Se Milan Hoee Gayaa Re
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
3
Aree O Shokh Kaliyo Muskuraa Denaa Woh Jab Aaye
Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
4
Ishq Daulat Se Khareedaa Naheen Jaataa Pyaare
Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
5
Dhoondhe Tujhko Nain Deewaane Aa Jaa Aa Jaa Re
Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
6 a*
Jab Yaad Kisee Kee Aatee Hai
Madan Mohan
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
6 b
Jab Yaad Kisee Kee Aatee Hai
Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
7 a**
Kyoon Mere Dil Ko Qaraar Aataa Naheen
Madan Mohan
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
7 b
Kyoon Mere Dil Ko Qaraar Aataa Naheen
Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Note:
1. * Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda and antra of the title song
2. ** Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda of this duet. Due to the film situation the final recorded song begins from the antra.
Patthar Ke Bhagwaan Pighal Jaa Aaj Pighalanaa Hogaa
Madan Mohan
Kaifi Azmi
1 b
Patthar Ke Bhagwaan Pighal Jaa Aaj Pighalanaa Hogaa
Lata Mangeshkar
Kaifi Azmi
2
Tumhaaree Zulf Ke Saaye Mein Shaam Kar Loongaa
Mohd. Rafi
Kaifi Azmi
3 a**
Meri Aawaaz Suno, Pyaar Kaa Raaz Suno, Maine Ek Phool Jo Seene Pe Sajaa Rakha Tha
Madan Mohan
Kaifi Azmi
3 b
Meri Aawaaz Suno, Pyaar Kaa Raaz Suno, Maine Ek Phool Jo Seene Pe Sajaa Rakha Tha
Mohd. Rafi
Kaifi Azmi
4
Rin Rin Tin Tin Rin Taanaa... Kitna Pyaaraa Pyaaraa Mausam Kitna Pyaaraa Din
Krishna Kalle & Chorus
Kaifi Azmi
5
Roop Ke Pujaariyon, Husn Ke Bhikaariyon
Asha Bhosle & Usha Mangeshkar
Kaifi Azmi
6
Naa Re Naa Re Baaboo, Naa Re Naa Re Baabaa
Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar & Chorus
Kaifi Azmi
7
Aahaa Aahaa Aahaa Chhuttee Aa Gaee
Kamal Barot, Krishna Kalle & Chorus
Kaifi Azmi
Note:
1. ** Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda of this haunting song which was filmed with funeral shots of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, as the song is written as a message from the revered leader.
2. * Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda and antra.
Muhobbat Se Roshan Hain Ye Chaand Taare, Muhobbat Naheen Hai To Kuchh Bhi Naheen Hai
Asha Bhosle
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
4
Saqiya Saqiya Aankhon Se Jaam Pila De
Asha Bhosle
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
5
Aaj Mile Man Ki Meet, Ghungharuon Kee Lay Pe Aaj Naachane Lagee Hai Preet
Manna Dey
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Note:
1. Song 1 quality is not good as it is a transfer from radio. Also, the song actually begins with words 'Tujhse Bichde Tere Deewane To Mar Jayenge', but 'Apne Kadamon Mein Pada Rehne De' is the radeef (refrain). In this edit from radio we are missing the opening mukhda.
Note:
1. * Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda.
2. ** Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda and antra.
3. Song 2 Pyar Kya Hota Hai was not featured in the film.
Teree Aankhon Ke Sivaa Duniyaa Mein Rakkhaa Kya Hai
Lata Mangeshkar
Majrooh Sultanpuri
2 a**
Bhor Hote Kaagaa Pukaare Kaahe Raam Kaun Paradesee Aayega Mere Gaaon
Madan Mohan
Majrooh Sultanpuri
2 b
Bhor Hote Kaagaa Pukaare Kaahe Raam Kaun Paradesee Aayega Mere Gaaon
Lata Mangeshkar
Majrooh Sultanpuri
3
Mere Bichhade Saathee Sunataa Jaa Mere Geet Hain Tere Liye
Lata Mangeshkar
Majrooh Sultanpuri
4
Teree Aankhon Ke Sivaa Duniyaa Mein Rakkha Kya Hai
Mohd. Rafi
Majrooh Sultanpuri
5
Chiraagh Dil Kaa Jalaao Bahut Andheraa Hai
Mohd. Rafi
Majrooh Sultanpuri
6 a*
Chhaaee Barakha Bahaar Pade Anganaa Phuhaar
Madan Mohan
Majrooh Sultanpuri
6 b
Chhaaee Barakha Bahaar Pade Anganaa Phuhaar
Lata Manageshkar & Chorus
Majrooh Sultanpuri
7
Jab Dekh Liyaa To Chhupeinge Kahaan Unhein Dhoondh Hee Lenge
Mohd. Rafi & Chorus
Majrooh Sultanpuri
Note:
1. * Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda of this song in Raag Megh.
2. ** Madanji sings as he composes this stage based song. The quality of this retrieved part is not good.
3. Song 1 and Song 4, Teri Aankhon ke Siwa while having the same lyrics and tunes, have different arrangements as the mood of the two are situationally different. The female version is sad while the male version is romantic.
4. The title song, Chirag Dilka Jalao, was not featured in the film.
Note:
1. * Song 2 MAI RI, was sung by Madanji on the track as a reference for shooting as Lataji was unwell (as in case of Naina Barse). When HMV wished to make a Tribute album for Madanji, the family found this version in his voice accidentally and then it was featured by HMV on an album with 2 antras only. Now the entire recording with 3 antras in Madanji's voice can also be heard.
2. The film also has various additional couplets and bandishes rendered by Lata Mangeshkar in the background.
3. Madanji won the National Award for DASTAK.
4. ** Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda of this ghazal. He is so lost in his composing mood that he at times says 'deewar' in place of 'bazaar'... the quality of this retrieved part is not good.
Note:
1. Though both songs were filmed, Song 6 "Meree Duniyaa Mein Tum Aaee" was not in the initial release of the film. While Song 3 "Tere Kooche Mein Teraa Deewaanaa Aaj Dil Kho Baithaa" was. A few weeks later Song 3 was replaced by Song 6.
2. * This song was composed by Madanji many years earlier. Here he is composing the song with slightly different notes than the one he finally recorded.
