AN ETERNAL SONG (DIL JALTA HAI TO JALNE DO)
Mukesh's voice was noticed by Motilal (a popular actor in Hindi films, also a distant relative of Mukesh) when he sang at his sister's wedding. Motilal took him to Bombay, let him stay with him and even arranged for singing lessons for him. During this period, Mukesh managed to bag a role in a Hindi film, Nirdosh (Innocent) (1941). His first song was dil hi bujha hua ho to as an actor singer for Nirdosh. He got his break as a playback singer in 1945 with the film Pehli Nazar (First Look). The first song he sang for a Hindi film was Dil Jalta Hai to Jalne De (If the heart burns, let it burn), which was incidentally picturised on Motilal.
Mukesh was such a big fan of K. L. Saigal that in his early years of playback singing he used to imitate his idol. In fact, it is said that when K. L. Saigal first heard the song Dil Jalta Hai to Jalne De, he said "That's strange, I don't recall singing that song".
Well, I have tried my best and really it was not easy. Please do listen my humble attempt and your genuine feedback will be very much appreciated. Thanks all!
Song: Dil Jalta Hai To Jalne Do
Film: Pehli Nazar (1945)
Singer: Mukesh
Music Director: Anil Biswas
Lyricist: Aah Sitapuri
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11 comments:
"Dil jalta hai to jalne de" is my favorite song too. I like the lyrics. Good job and nice selection! Ajay and I enjoyed it. Noticed some variations in Parde mein and Dikha jao. Liked the way you sang "masoom nazar" and "bhool gaye".
Dinesh bhai,
The fact is that for a very long time I thought it was a Saigal song until one of my friends proved me wrong :)
You have kept the spirit of the original song alive. Nicely sung!
Dinesh,
Very nice ..enjoyed! :-)
Dinesh ji..
Wow....Very nice as usual..Great song wonderfully rendered by you.
Thanks.
N V K
When i heard Mukeshji's songs in your voice for a moment i forgot where i was and i was carried back to our good golden days in Baroda listening Mukeshji's songs from you. Fantastic KEEP IT UP AND MY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND PRAY SARASWATI MAA TO KEEP YOUR VOICE LIKE THAT FOR YEARS LONG.
GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND
VASUDEVA SOLANKI
Moshi, Tanzania
"Dil Jalta Hai"
One of my favorite song and you have done full justice to this amazing number. Really, touched my heart. Suberb!
Bhavna Sonegra
Paras, Azam, Vidyu, NVK, Vasudeva & Bhavna Sonegra.
Thanks you all so much for taking some time and reviving this longlost eternal song. Your kind comments always boost me with encouragement and means a lot when it specially comes from precious singing gems like you. I very much appreciate your support. Thanks.
Dinesh ji!! From a long time I was searching for a blog with Mukesh's songs. I m a die hard fan of Mukesh. Heard all songs on ur blog and you have done amazing job. Can I make a farmaish here... Oh re taal mile nadi ke jal mein (I already did he he :))
Dineshji, enjoyed your rendition very much. Its a tough song for lower notes and you handled really well ..Also thanks for the interesting story about the song :-)
-Vishal
This song was written by Safdar "Aah" - thanks for your post :-)
Dinesh bhai this reminded us of Eldoret adn we were under the impression it was sung by Saigal.
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