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Numbers like “Jawani-Jan-E-Man” ( Namak Halal) and “Om Shanti Om”( Karz) contrast well alongside the gravitas of “In Ankhon ki Masti”( Umrao Jaan) and that one voice that put all anxiety to rest: Jagjit Singh’s “Hothon se Choo Lo Tum” ( Prem Geet). Sample some songs from the ’80s that came before Papa Kehte Hain and you get the feeling that it was either the decade of grief or romantic reconciliation of some sort. Most crucially, it might have been the film to revive a faltering Bollywood.īut it was the music, and mostly that one song that was a breakaway, that really swung things around for everyone. It was a convincing portrayal of a Shakespearean tragedy and the everyday cruelty the ideal Bollywood family could inflict. It marked the arrival of a beauty queen who would go on to distinguish herself in a variety of roles, very far removed from the quivering-lipped upper-class babe in the woods she played in her debut. It gave us the chocolate hero in the midst of all the angry young men we were still recovering from. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, the film from my childhood that launched the virginal teen romance with brutal consequences, completed 30 years yesterday.Įven though QSQT tread the familiar path of star-crossed lovers, it’s hard to keep track of the many firsts associated with the film. Coming to terms with your own ageing is one of them – and there is not a more stark, shocking reminder than to see a film from your childhood complete a landmark anniversary. There are few things as difficult as watching your parents grow old and vulnerable. Indians had a new anthem as Anand-Milind’s “Papa Kehte Hain” changed Indian-pop music for good.
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And that reminded me of this song and how she is bothered about what to do after coming out of college.BOLLYWOOD: Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak the Bollywood movie was a first of many firsts. My Peevesie and her brother are already worried if she will find the right sari or dress or outfit (as the case may be) for their forthcoming Graduation Party or Farewell party as we knew it. And mind it there used to be no dress codes or demand to parents for new clothes shoes etc. I remember that when this song was a hit at all farewells. Those were times when 2nd year students used to host our farewell parties. In his speech preceding the song Amir thanks his Juniors talks of how everyone would have decided what to do after stepping out of college and how he is the good obedient son of his “Papa”. How times change and nomenclatures change). (In 2000s this party is called graduation party which even pre school kids enjoy when they pass out from Kindergarten to Primary. So in the song under our scanner we have the Rajput college of Delhi having a farewell party for their outgoing seniors. That means that this movie was an old story retold very well with good acting and more importantly songs. The bad blood between the family dates back to the time when the couple were kids or infants, but fate decides to bring them together, fall in love, run away from home etc, and the usual stuff. The star crossed couple are from warring families of Rajputs. QSQT was a Romeo Juliet inspired tale with lots of good sounding songs. we also see a debutant Raj Zutshi and Ajit’s (loin) son (on the cymbals). QSQT- as Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak used to be referred to by the young generation- was followed by Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikandar, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Josh etc. He ably carried forward his father- Nasir Hussain’s legacy of making entertaining films. This was Mansoor Khan’s directorial debut. Anand Milind (Old-timer Chitragupt’s sons), the music directors were not newcomers in the exact meaning of the word but they also benefitted from this movie. The song under discussion brought fame to the singer-Udit Narayan. Come to think of it the other 2 Khans – Shahrukh and Salman– also complete 25 years in Bollywood. It was exactly 25 years ago that he burst into filmdom with the song which I intend to discuss today. Today is a special day in the life of Mr. This article is written by Peevesie’s mom, a fellow enthusiast of Hindi movie music and a regular contributor to this blog.