Director and producer, Mahesh Bhatt not too long ago revealed that he was unsure if Pankaj Udhas was able to sing the long-lasting, ‘Chitthi Aayi Hai’ tune. Learn alongside.
Mumbai: Famend director Mahesh Bhatt reminisced about filming the timeless tune Chitthi Aayee Hai from his 1986 film Naam with the late ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas. He revealed that originally, Udhas was reluctant to be concerned within the movie. Pankaj Udhas, who was honoured with the Padma Shri award, handed away on Monday on the age of 72. Learn alongside.
Mahesh Bhatt Remembers Pankaj Udhas’s ‘Chitthi Aayee Hai’ Music
Throughout his dialog with ANI, Mahesh Bhatt revealed, “I had not recognized for thus lengthy that he was in poor health and all of a sudden when this information reached me, his smiling face flashed earlier than my eyes, which used to mesmerise anybody. Then I remembered the monitor Chitthi Aayee Hai from the film Naam, which was picturised by Sanjay Dutt and Amrita (Singh) ji. Initially, he was hesitant to behave within the film as he mentioned ‘I had by no means acted in movies and I’m solely a singer who sings in mehfils.’ I mentioned it’s important to do the identical and I nonetheless bear in mind how nervous he was like a newcomer (sic).”
Mahesh Bhatt, the director of the movie, added, “He was anxious that he wouldn’t meet our expectations, however the best way he carried out the tune exceeded what we had hoped for (sic).”
He credited Anand Bakshi for the lyrics, Laxmikant Pyarelal for the music, and praised Pankaj Udhas’ voice, stating that the tune is adored by music fans he added, “I salute Bakshi Sahib as a result of this tune got here out of his coronary heart, Salim Khan’s genius and Bakshi’s writing, Laxmikant Pyarelal’s music after which Sanjay Dutt’s thirst to show himself and make his identify within the business. This tune connects with the sensation of longing and ache when you find yourself away from your own home and nation. This tune is immortal. I’m lucky to have met Pankaj ji and this tune gave him such a standing and identify within the business. Individuals nonetheless love this creation and after his demise, many referred to as me recalling the identical monitor (sic).” As said within the information report of The Hindustan Occasions.
About Pankaj Udhas’s Life
Pankaj Udhas was a well-liked Indian singer recognized for his ghazals. He was born in Jetpur, Gujarat on Might 17, 1951. Along with ghazals, he additionally labored in films. His solo ghazal album “Aahat” in 1980 introduced him appreciable recognition. He went on to report a number of hits, together with “Mukarar” in 1981, “Tarrannum” in 1982, and “Mehfil” in 1983, amongst others.
Pankaj Udhas’s Love For Ghazals
A number of the timeless ghazals sung by Pankaj Udhas embody “Chitthi Aayi Hai,” “Chandani Raat Mein,” “Na Kajre Ki Dhaar,” “Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein,” “Ek Taraf Uska Ghar,” and “Thodi Thodi Piya Karo.” His dying got here as a shock and triggered grief within the music business. Ghazal is a poetic kind consisting of rhyming couplets and a chorus, with every line sharing the identical meter. Mukarar, Tarrannum, and Mehfil: These are titles of albums or collections of songs. Chitthi Aayi Hai, Chandani Raat Mein, Na Kajre Ki Dhaar, Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, Ek Taraf Uska Ghar, and Thodi Thodi Piya Karo: These are titles of particular ghazal songs.
