AapKe Pehloo Men Aakar, Mera Saaya (1966), Mohd. Rafi, Madan Mohan_41

AapKe Pehloo Men Aakar, Mera Saaya (1966), Mohd. Rafi, Madan Mohan_41

This timeless melancholic masterpiece from the 1966 Hindi thriller "Mera Saaya" represents one of the finest collaborations between legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi, composer Madan Mohan, and lyricist Raja Mehdi Ali Khan. The song serves as a poignant expression of grief and separation, capturing the emotional devastation of a man mourning his beloved's absence. Its haunting melody and deeply moving lyrics have made it an enduring classic in Hindi cinema's golden age repertoire.

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Song Details
Movie: Mera Saaya (1966)
Singer: Mohammed Rafi
Music Director: Madan Mohan
Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Starring: Sunil Dutt, Sadhana
Director: Raj Khosla
Duration: 3 minutes 31 seconds
Language: Hindi
Genre: Romantic Sad Song
Release Year: 1966

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Devanagari Lyrics
आपके पहलू में आकर रो दिए
आपके पहलू में आकर रो दिए
दास्तान-ए-गम सुनाकर रो दिए
आपके पहलू में आकर रो दिए

जिंदगी ने कर दिया जब भी उदास
आ गए घबराके हम मंजिल के पास
सर झुकाया, सर झुकाकर रो दिए
आपके पहलू में आकर रो दिए

शाम जब आंसू बहाती आ गई
शाम जब आंसू बहाती आ गई
हर तरफ गम की उदासी छा गई
दीप यादों के जलाकर रो दिए
आपके पहलू में आकर रो दिए

गम जुदाई का सहा जाता नहीं
आपके बिन अब रहा जाता नहीं
प्यार में क्या-क्या गंवाकर रो दिए
दास्तान-ए-गम सुनाकर रो दिए
आपके पहलू में आकर रो दिए

Selected Persian and Urdu Words with Meanings
पहलू (Pahloo) - (side, proximity, nearness)
दास्तान-ए-गम (Daastaan-e-gam) - (tale of sorrow)
गम (Gam) - (sorrow, grief)
उदास (Udaas) - (sad, melancholic)
मंजिल (Manzil) - (destination, goal)
जुदाई (Judaai) - (separation, parting)
दीप (Deep) - (lamp, light)
यादों (Yaadon) - (memories)

Interesting Facts About the Song
Mohammed Rafi's vocal performance in this song is considered one of his most emotionally charged renditions, showcasing his ability to convey deep pathos
The song was composed by Madan Mohan, who was known for his ghazal-influenced melodies and sophisticated orchestration
This song is often cited as an example of the golden age of Hindi film music's ability to blend classical Indian musical elements with cinematic storytelling
The song's popularity has endured for over five decades, making it a staple in Mohammed Rafi tribute concerts and classic music compilations
The song appears in the film during a crucial emotional sequence where Sunil Dutt's character mourns his wife's death
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan's lyrics perfectly capture the essence of grief and longing, making extensive use of Urdu poetry traditions
The orchestration features traditional Indian instruments like the sitar and tabla, combined with Western strings to create a haunting atmosphere

Interesting Facts About the Movie
"Mera Saaya" was a box office success and became one of the most popular films of 1966
This was the second film in Raj Khosla's suspense trilogy with Sadhana, following "Woh Kaun Thi?" (1964) and preceding "Anita" (1967)
The movie was a remake of the 1964 Marathi film "Pathlaag" starring Kashinath Ghanekar
The film won the Filmfare Best Sound Award for Manohar Amberkar in 1967
The film starred Sunil Dutt and Sadhana in lead roles, with Sadhana playing a double role as Geeta and Nisha
The wedding album that Sunil Dutt's character looks at in the film was actually the real wedding album of Sadhana and her husband R.K. Naiyyar
The film's title track "Tu Jahan Jahan Chalega, Mera Saaya Saath Hoga" became an iconic song that remains popular even today
The movie's soundtrack included other hit songs like "Jhumka Gira Re" by Asha Bhosle and "Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye" by Lata Mangeshkar
Saroj Khan, who later became a famous choreographer, was a background dancer in the song "Jhumka Gira Re"
The movie's plot revolves around a psychological thriller theme where a man's deceased wife appears to have returned, creating a complex mystery
Raj Khosla was known for his women-centric films and his ability to extract powerful performances from his leading ladies, particularly Sadhana- "Mera Saaya" was directed by Raj Khosla, who was known as a master of suspense and thriller films in Hindi cinema