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)
Producer: R.L.Suri & Jai Pawar Director: Jyoti Swaroop Cast: Amitab Bachchan, Navin Nischal, Yogita Bali, Om Prakash & Helen
1
Chale Ladkhadaake, Qadam Dagamagaake, Naheen Hosh Hamko Kisee Baat Kaa
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
2
Simatee See Sharamaaee See Kis Duniyaa Se Tum Aaee Ho
Kishore Kumar
Kaifi Azmi
3 a*
Jis Din Se Maine Tumko Dekhaa Hai, Is Dil Mein Ik Sapnaa Saa Jaagaa Hai
Madan Mohan
Kaifi Azmi
3 b
Jis Din Se Maine Tumko Dekhaa Hai, Is Dil Mein Ik Sapnaa Saa Jaagaa Hai
Asha Bhosle & Mohd. Rafi
Kaifi Azmi
4
O Jameelaa, Chhamak Chhallo Jameelaa Rookh Se Parda Hatade
Asha Bhosle & Mohd. Rafi
Kaifi Azmi
5 a**
Piyaa Kee Galee Laage Bhalee, Roko Na Sakhee Jiyaa Bas Mein Naheen
Madan Mohan
Kaifi Azmi
5 b
Piyaa Kee Galee Laage Bhalee, Roko Na Sakhee Jiyaa Bas Mein Naheen
Asha Bhosle & Parveen Sultana
Kaifi Azmi
6
Yoon Naa Sharamaa Phaila De Apnee Goree Goree Baahein
Kishore Kumar
Kaifi Azmi
7
Are Hansnewalo Zara Yeh Bhi Socho
Mohd. Rafi
Kaifi Azmi
Note:
1. In the film Song 6 "Yoon Naa Sharamaa" and Song 7 "Are Hansnewalo Zara Yeh Bhi Socho" are joined and interspersed.
2. * Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda and antra of this modern romantic duet. This song was deleted from the film.
3. ** Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda and different antras of this stage based dance song. This was one of the first film songs sung by Parveen Sultana.
Note:
1. According to Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the Song 6 "Bhor Aayee Gayaa Andhiyaaraa" was written by Gulzar And Harindranath Chattopadhyaya along with Kaifi Azmi. Because of this they used to call this number "A Community Song".
77. Koshish (1972)
Producer: Romu N. Sippy & Raj N. Sippy Director: Gulzar Cast: Sanjeev Kumar, Jaya Bhaduri & Om Shivpuri
Note:
1. Song 2 "Hamse Hai Watan Hamaara " was filmed on a child artiste.
78. Sultana Daku (1972)
Producer: A.V.Mohan Director: Mohammad Hussain Cast: Dara Singh & Helen
1
Aake Apnee Suratiyaa Dikhaa Jaayaa Karo, Tere Haath Jodoon Ho Tere Paiyaan Padoon
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
2
Bhor Hote Balam Chale Jaayenge Main Ro Ro
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
3
Toone Dil Meraa Churaayaa Hai Bharee Mehfil Mein
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
4
Humko Bhee Munna Dilaa De Oopar Waale
Asha Bhosle & Mohd. Rafi
Kaifi Azmi
79. Dil Ki Rahen (1973)
Producer: Sultan H. Durrani & S.Kausar Hussain Director: B.R.Ishara Cast: Rehana Sultan & Rakesh Pandey
1
Rasm-E-Ulfat Ko Nibhaayein To Nibhaayein Kaise
Lata Mangeshkar
Naqsh Layalpuri
2
Aapkee Baatein Karein Yaa Apnaa Afsaanaa Kahein
Lata Mangeshkar
Naqsh Layalpuri
3
Zindagee Ke Gham Bhulaane Ke Liye Sharaab Kaa Sahaaraa Maine Le Liyaa
Manna Dey
Naqsh Layalpuri
4
Raagmala (Featuring various bandishes).
Manna Dey
Naqsh Layalpuri
A. Mast Mayooraa Naache, Mast Mayoora Naache (Raag Lalit)
B. Hari Gun Gaa Le Vyaakul Manavaa (Uncommon Raag/based on Bhairav Thaat)
C.Bhor Aaee Madhumaatee (Raag Jaunpuri)
D. Nainaa Dhoondhe Tohe Shyaam (Raag Bhairavi)
5
Apne Suron Mein Mere Suron Ko Basaa Lo Ye Geet Amar Ho Jaaye
Manna Dey & Usha Mangeshkar
Naqsh Layalpuri
Note:
1. RAAGMALA was never issued originally on records. The recording was retrieved from Madanji's master spools in the early 90's and given to HMV to use on CDs. The full RAAGMALA, sung by Manna Dey can now be heard here.
Galee Galee Mein Kiyaa Re Badanaam, Mohe Bairee Ne, Mohe Zulmee Ne
Madan Mohan
Kaifi Azmi
3 b
Galee Galee Mein Kiyaa Re Badanaam, Mohe Bairee Ne, Mohe Zulmee Ne
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
4 a**
Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho To Ye Lagataa Hai Ki Jahaan Mil Gayaa
Madan Mohan
Kaifi Azmi
4 b
Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho To Ye Lagataa Hai Ki Jahaan Mil Gayaa
Lata Mangeshkar & Mohd. Rafi
Kaifi Azmi
5
Ye Maanaa Meree Jaan Muhobbat Sazaa Hai
Mohd. Rafi, S.Balbir & Chorus
Kaifi Azmi
Note:
1. For "Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho", the original song is a Mohd. Rafi solo. Lata Mangeshkar sang the adlib during the background recording and it was added to the soundtrack.
2. Song 5 "Ye Maanaa Meree Jaan Muhobbat Sazaa Hai" begins with a sher, "Tauba Tauba Yeh Jawani".
3. ** Madanji sings as he composes this many hued song and its various antras. Director Chetan Anand is also heard appreciating the song, and Madanji asks him 'theek hai?'
This unusual song, before its time, has become even more appreciated in recent years. A remix version of it was used recently in Coca Cola TV commercial.
4. *** Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda and the sitar interludes while Rais Khan plays the pieces in the music rehearsal of this much appreciated song.
5. * Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda of this 'naughty' song, creating the teasing elements as he composes.
Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wahee Fursat Ke Raat Din (sad)
Madan Mohan
Gulzar
3 b
Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wahee Fursat Ke Raat Din (Sad)
Bhupendra
Gulzar
4
Chhadee Re Chhadee Kaisee Gale Mein Padee
Lata Mangeshkar & Mohd. Rafi
Gulzar
5 a*
Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wahee Fursat Ke Raat Din
Madan Mohan
Gulzar
5 b
Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wahee Fursat Ke Raat Din (Happy)
Lata Mangeshkar & Bhupendra
Gulzar
Note:
1. Various tunes were composed for "Dil Dhoondta Hai". One of the unused tunes was used for "Tere Liye" in Veer-Zaara (2004) many years later.
2. Madan Mohan passed away few months before the release of the film MAUSAM, which was dedicated to him.
3. * Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda of the happy version, for which, too, he made many alternative tunes.
4. ** Madanji sings as he composes the mukhda of the sad version. He made many alternative tunes for this much remembered song. One of the alternative tunes he made for the sad version was used 30 years later, as the tune for Tere Liye from Veer-Zaara.