Woh Meri Taraf Yun Chale Aa Rahein Hain
By Chirag
Kishore Kumar
Woh Meri Taraf Yun Chale Aa Rahe Hain is one of the rhapsodies from the golden age of Hindi film industry that featured top actors of the time. The melody of the song continues to haunt music lovers even today.
Kishore Kumar once said in one of his interviews, that he has worked under every possible music director of his generation. One of his famous songs was from the film Kafila released in 1952 – Woh Meri Taraf Yun Chale Aa Rahe Hain.
In this case we have Pandits Husnlal and Bhagatram composing a pleasing tune for him. Kishore Kumar sang this song in a controlled fashion. This was quite typical in the early period of his singing. What is so interesting about this song from the earlier period is the bass and a sort of ringing effect apart from of course the natural magnificent voice. This effect could be observed in all the male singers of that time. The lyrics are simple yet artful. This aspect of the song also catches ones attention while listening. This film had several excellent songs. The lyrics by Brajendra Gaud and Qamar Jalalabadi are out of the ordinary. In the film Kishore sang a brilliant duet with Lata which was also penned by Brajendra Gaud. It was called “Leharon se puch lo“.
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Listen to Woh Meri Taraf Yoon Chale
This song “Woh Meri Taraf Yun Chale Aa Rahe Hain.” conveys the feelings of the hero in the film when he sees his lady love coming towards him. He says that she is coming towards him in such a way that his feelings for her are growing with every heart beat.
Kishore Kumar
When he looked at her, she shyly lowered her gaze. He wonders why she is feeling shy, is it because she is in love with him? He feels that now their eyes have met, their hearts will also meet. He compares this with the blooming of buds into flowers and the messages their breaths are conveying. He sings that since he saw her he feels a joy in his heart, but is also frightened due to the sudden change in his feelings, and wonders whether he will be able to control his emotions.
The combination of these wonderful lyrics with the eternal voice of the great Kishore Kumar takes the song to another level. Today the multi-talented Kishore da is not with us anymore but he remains with us in the form of his songs and continues to inspire new singers. He remains a major contributor to Hindi film music having sung songs of all types for all situations in films. His voice was unique and very versatile and no one has been able to match his yodeling till date.
The talented music composers of this superb song Husnlal and Bhagatram were responsible for producing many memorable songs in the golden age of Hindi films. But during their last days they had to work as instrument players in Laxmikant and Pyarelal’s orchestra. It was a terrible change of events for them.
April 25th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Dear Chirag,
Amazing writeup!!! Great.. BTW,
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April 30th, 2011 at 11:45 am
A good write up dear Mr. Chirag ji,
Very few people know that kishore kumar had a fairly long innings in the hindi film industry – longest for any playback singer in the hindi film playback singingl i.e. starting his career in middle 40′s (around 1946) and culminating it in 1987 – a splendid 39 years of film career with peak achievements during the last 2 decades – Kishore kumar’s was a splendid male and magnificient voice and one of the most attractive voices in hindi film playback singing – His achievements were remarkable and remain unmatched by any other singer in relation to his contribution to the bollywood industry – correct.
May 14th, 2011 at 11:30 am
Kishore Kumar born as Abhas Ganguly, was a legendary Bollywood film playback singer. He was born on August 14, 1929 and died on October 13, 1987. He was also lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter. He was a man who could sing and dance, act and mimic, write and compose, make you laugh and cry all at one time.
June 14th, 2011 at 8:52 am
So much joy he has given to millions of music lovers,he will be remembered for the times to come as long as the yeh dharti rahegi .God where have you taken him?shayad RDBurman ke saath milke bhagwanko entertain karraha hogo.Is dookh bharee duniya me mera jaisa bahut log vusko bahut bahut yaadkartahain. aur vus awaag ko apnate hai
August 4th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Tum Rehti Ho
Zeevan Meethi Pyaas Yeh Kehto Ho…
Your songs will be immortal and keep enthralling, enchanting us for millions of years if not more…
August 4th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
My both the younger brothers ( Kishor and Gokul ) like Kishore Kumar very much. I also like him very much. Especially his songs Main Tera Shahar Chhod Jaunga ( Nazrana ), Zindagi To Bewafa Hain ( Muqaddar Ka Sikandar ), Zindagi Ke Safar Mein Gujar Jate Hain ( Aap Ki Kasam ) and Zindagi Ka Safar Hai Ye Kaisa Safar ( Safar ). Many Many Happy Returns To Kishore Kumar.
August 4th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
jai kishoreda,,thanx for enriching our lives with your soulful voice and songs,,,,love u and we all miss you
August 5th, 2011 at 12:14 am
kisi baat par mai kisi se khafa hu…….great song of a great personality……………………wee miss u kishoredaa
August 8th, 2011 at 12:55 am
Payer zindegi hai……,
A lovely massage you had told at that time by you own unique style. Now some time I feel very alone without your voice. Your voice always makes me very proud that we both are Indian and most of all bengali…. I am very alone Gurudev. Please come again if you can.
You are My Gurudev……
Kankurgachi, Kolkata, West Bengal