The great Indian actor Manoj Kumar died in 87 after battling the disease for a long time. A famous actor, filmmaker and lyricist, Manoj Kumar, was known for patriotic films, which helped define the ideas of Indian nationalism.
Like his films Was that Kern?, Favour And Purba and Paschim Not only are cultural touchstones, but a store of indelible images and sounds. Working in the golden age of Hindi film music, Manoj Kumar was the face of many prestigious songs woven in our national memory.
Here are some of Manoj Kumar’s greatest songs to mourn –
‘Woh Karan Thi’ to ‘Lag Ja Gail’?
The first entry should, of course, should not be stunning. Easily the most popular among the audience, ‘Lag Ja Gayle’ is one of the many iconic songs, by which mythological singer Lata Mangeshkar is remembered. With the music composed by Madan Mohan Kohli and the song by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, the song featured Manoj with Sadhana.
‘My country’s edge’ from ‘cess’
Undoubtedly, one of the most popular songs in Hindi cinema, ‘Mere Desh Ki Dharti’ became a domestic anthem of patriotism and determination to make it for the country after independence. From the beginning of Manoj’s direction, the track earned a National Film Award for the best male playback singer to the iconic playback singer Mahendra Kapoor.
‘O Mera Rang de Basanti Chola’ from ‘Shahd’
Manoj’s first films in Manoj’s series of patriotic films, ‘O Mera Rang de Basanti Chol’, sold proud of the Indian youth to laying someone’s life for the country. A catchfray -based song by Freedom Fighter Bhagat Singh, Manoj as Bhagat Singh, Prem Chopra as Sukhdev Thapar, and Anant Marathe was depicted as Shivram Rajguru. Rajendra Mehta, Mahendra Kapoor and Mukesh took the track. Prem Dhawan wrote songs in addition to composing music.
‘A love of love is from “noise”
Manoj playing a violin on a sea shore, Jaya Bachchan was walking along the edge in that blue sari, and it really complicated partition-screen effects. ‘Ek Pyaar Ka Naghama Hai’ is an unforgettable romance track for Hindi film lovers. There are two versions of this song NoiseThe one was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh and the other with only male tone. We advise both. The song won Mukesh for the National Award for Best Playback Singer and Santosh Anand for the best song.
‘Patthar ki Sanam’ from ‘Pathar Ke Sanam’
You cannot write this list without this evergreen, sometimes Mohammad Rafi Classic. Remember these lines? ”Thought this Badh Jayagi Thanhayan Jab Ratan. Rasta Humin will look at Sham-e-Wafa Un Hathan. Thakar Lagi tab pehchana. Patthar Ke Sanam Tujhe Humne Mohabbat Ka Khuda Jaana“This song features songs written by Majoroh Sultanpuri and music by Laxmikant -Pairelal.
‘Bharata’s Rahwala Hoon’ from ‘Purba and Paschim’
In Purba and PaschimWhen an elderly NRI feels ashamed of his homeland, Manoj Kumar expelled this evergreen song. Another Mahendra Kapoor rendering, patriotic songs featured songs by Indover and music was composed by Kalyanji Anandji.
Published – 04 April, 2025 10:43 AM IST
