Over a career span of 25 years (1950 - 1975), Madan Mohan composed music for 95 released Hindi films and 12 shelved films. These 100 plus films featured almost 700 songs, many of which are remembered to this day while some have been lost over the years. He was extremely versatile, but he is best remembered for his ghazals, pathos-laden songs and classical based songs due to their immense popularity. His songs with Lata Mangeshkar in particular have become a part of Indian Film Music history.
Note: For copyright reasons, we are unable to feature the entire songs. However, for a reference and reminder purpose a very short excerpt of each available song can be heard. Some sources of the missing songs have been located and will be made available in due course.
Films listed chronologically, according to the year of release.
(Select the year slab & click on the "Movie Name" to view the individual movie-wise Song details)
Maine Rang Lee Aaj Chunariyaa Sajanaa Tore Rang Mein
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
2
Sapanon Mein Agar Mere Tum Aao To So Jaaoon
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
3
Kaee Din Se Jee Hai Bekal, Ae Dil Kee Lagan Ab Le Chal
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
4
Ek Haseen Shaam Ko Dil Meraa Kho Gayaa Pahale Apnaa Huaa Karataa Thaa
Mohd. Rafi
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
5
Kisee Kaa Kuchh Kho Gayaa Hai
Mohd. Rafi
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
6
Kabhee Ae Haqeeqat-E-Muntazir Nazar Aa Libaas-E-Majaaz Mein
Lata Mangeshkar & Chorus
Dr. Iqbal
7
Aapne Apnaa Banaayaa Meharbaanee Aapkee
Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
8
Hamaar Kahaa Maano Raajaajee
Asha Bhosle & Usha Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
9
Zindagi Dulhan Hai Ek Raat Ki
Bhupinder
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
10
Ghayal Hirnee Ban Ban Bhatke
Bhupinder
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
11
Sapanon Mein Agar Mere Tum Aao To So Jaaoon
Madan Mohan
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
12
Maine Rang Lee Aaj Chunariyaa Sajanaa Tore Rang Mein
Madan Mohan
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Note:
1. Songs 9 & 10 ("Zindagi Dulhan Hai Ek Raat Ki" and "Ghayal Hirnee Ban Ban Bhatke") sung by Bhupinder were used in the background score of the film but not released on disc.
2. "Ho Paiyan Padoongi, Palanga Na Chhodoongi" a traditional bandish by Prempiya was recorded in Lata Mangeshkar's voice and used in the background score.
3. Song 11 "Sapanon Mein Agar Mere Tum Aao To So Jaaoon" finally appeared in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
The mukhda and one antra can be heard here, though the quality is not good. This song finally had 2 antras each in a different tune.
4. Song 12 "Maine Rang Lee Aaj Chunariyaa Sajanaa Tore Rang Mein" finally appeared in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
Here Madanji composes the mukhda of this classical based song which won him the "Sur Singar" award for the year.
62. Ladka Ladki (1966)
Producer: Hargobind Director: Som Haksar Cast: Kishore Kumar & Mumtaz
1
Qismat Jo Pilaaye Hamko Woh Zahar To Peenaa Hogaa
Asha Bhosle
Rajinder Krishan
2
Suniye Suniye Aajkal Kee Ladkiyon Ka Program
Kishore Kumar
Rajinder Krishan
3
Chanaa Jor Garam
Usha Khanna
Rajinder Krishan
4
Aankhon Ko Meree Tum Apne Khwaabon Kee Ijaazat De Do
Asha Bhosle & Mahendra Kapoor
Rajinder Krishan
5
Seekh Lo Seekh Lo, Gham Ke Maaro Muskuraanaa Seekh Lo
Kishore Kumar, Usha Mangeshkar & Chorus
Rajinder Krishan
Note:
1. A song "Ae Waadi-E-Kashmir" by Mohd. Rafi was recorded but neither filmed nor released on disc.
Jaane Kaise Choree Choree Balamaa Ne Dekhaa Dil Beqaraar Ho Gayaa
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
4
Ae Mahalon Mein Rahane Waalo
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
5
Jaane Meraa Chandaa Khoyaa Hai Kahaan
Asha Bhosle
Kaifi Azmi
6
Aaj Rotaa Hai Kyoon Jaan Khotaa Hai Kyon
Mohd. Rafi & Chorus
Kaifi Azmi
7
Aao Aao Tumhein Bataaoon Ki Maa Kyaa Hai
Madan Mohan
Kaifi Azmi
Note:
1. Song 1 "Ik Paise Kaa Sawaal Hai Mere Daataa" and Song 2 "Aao Aao Tumhein Bataaoon Ki Maa Kyaa Hai" are filmed on a child artiste.
2. Song 7 "Aao Aao Tumhein Bataaoon Ki Maa Kyaa Hai" finally appeared in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
The mukhda and interlude humming is being composed here.
Tere Bin Saawan Kaise Beetaa Too Kyaa Jaane Balama
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
2
Piyaa Se Milan Hoee Gayaa Re
Lata Mangeshkar
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
3
Aree O Shokh Kaliyo Muskuraa Denaa Woh Jab Aaye
Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
4
Ishq Daulat Se Khareedaa Naheen Jaataa Pyaare
Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
5
Dhoondhe Tujhko Nain Deewaane Aa Jaa Aa Jaa Re
Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
6
Jab Yaad Kisee Kee Aatee Hai
Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
7
Kyoon Mere Dil Ko Qaraar Aataa Naheen
Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
8
Jab Yaad Kisee Kee Aatee Hai
Madan Mohan
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
9
Kyoon Mere Dil Ko Qaraar Aataa Naheen
Madan Mohan
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Note:
1. Song 8 "Jab Yaad Kisee Kee Aatee Hai" finally appeared as the title song in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
The mukhda and antra is heard being composed.
2. Song 9 "Kyoon Mere Dil Ko Qaraar Aataa Naheen" finally appeared in the film in the voices of LATA MANGESHKAR and MAHENDRA KAPOOR.
Patthar Ke Bhagwaan Pighal Jaa Aaj Pighalanaa Hogaa
Lata Mangeshkar
Kaifi Azmi
2
Tumhaaree Zulf Ke Saaye Mein Shaam Kar Loongaa
Mohd. Rafi
Kaifi Azmi
3
Meri Aawaaz Suno, Pyaar Kaa Raaz Suno, Maine Ek Phool Jo Seene Pe Sajaa Rakha Tha
Mohd. Rafi
Kaifi Azmi
4
Rin Rin Tin Tin Rin Taanaa... Kitna Pyaaraa Pyaaraa Mausam Kitna Pyaaraa Din
Krishna Kalle & Chorus
Kaifi Azmi
5
Roop Ke Pujaariyon, Husn Ke Bhikaariyon
Asha Bhosle & Usha Mangeshkar
Kaifi Azmi
6
Naa Re Naa Re Baaboo, Naa Re Naa Re Baabaa
Lata Mangeshkar, Usha Mangeshkar & Chorus
Kaifi Azmi
7
Aahaa Aahaa Aahaa Chhuttee Aa Gaee
Kamal Barot, Krishna Kalle & Chorus
Kaifi Azmi
8
Meri Aawaaz Suno, Pyaar Kaa Raaz Suno, Maine Ek Phool Jo Seene Pe Sajaa Rakha Tha
Madan Mohan
Kaifi Azmi
9
Patthar Ke Bhagwaan Pighal Jaa Aaj Pighalanaa Hogaa
Madan Mohan
Kaifi Azmi
Note:
1. Song 3 "Meri Aawaaz Suno" is filmed in the background of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's funeral.
2. Song 8 "Meri Aawaaz Suno, Pyaar Kaa Raaz Suno, Maine Ek Phool Jo Seene Pe Sajaa Rakha Tha" finally appeared in the film in the voice of MOHD. RAFI.
Only the mukhda can be heard here.
3. Song 9 "Patthar Ke Bhagwaan Pighal Jaa Aaj Pighalanaa Hogaa" finally appeared in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
Na Tum Bewafaa Ho Na Ham Bewafaa Hain, Magar Kyaa Karein
Madan Mohan
Rajinder Krishan
9
Kaun Rokegaa Ab Pyaar Ka Raastaa Main To Pee Kee Nagariyaa Jaane Lagee
Madan Mohan
Rajinder Krishan
Note:
1. Song 8 "Na Tum Bewafaa Ho Na Ham Bewafaa Hain, Magar Kyaa Karein" finally appeared in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
Only the mukhda can be heard here.
2. Song 9 "Kaun Rokegaa Ab Pyaar Ka Raastaa Main To Pee Kee Nagariyaa Jaane Lagee" finally appeared in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
Teree Aankhon Ke Sivaa Duniyaa Mein Rakkhaa Kya Hai
Lata Mangeshkar
Majrooh Sultanpuri
2
Bhor Hote Kaagaa Pukaare Kaahe Raam Kaun Paradesee Aayega Mere Gaaon
Lata Mangeshkar
Majrooh Sultanpuri
3
Mere Bichhade Saathee Sunataa Jaa Mere Geet Hain Tere Liye
Lata Mangeshkar
Majrooh Sultanpuri
4
Teree Aankhon Ke Sivaa Duniyaa Mein Rakkha Kya Hai
Mohd. Rafi
Majrooh Sultanpuri
5
Chiraagh Dil Kaa Jalaao Bahut Andheraa Hai
Mohd. Rafi
Majrooh Sultanpuri
6
Chhaaee Barakha Bahaar Pade Anganaa Phuhaar
Lata Manageshkar & Chorus
Majrooh Sultanpuri
7
Jab Dekh Liyaa To Chhupeinge Kahaan Unhein Dhoondh Hee Lenge
Mohd. Rafi & Chorus
Majrooh Sultanpuri
8
Chhaaee Barakha Bahaar Pade Anganaa Phuhaar
Madan Mohan
Majrooh Sultanpuri
9
Bhor Hote Kaagaa Pukaare Kaahe Raam Kaun Paradesee Aayega Mere Gaaon
Madan Mohan
Majrooh Sultanpuri
Note:
1. Song 8 "Chhaaee Barakha Bahaar Pade Anganaa Phuhaar" finally appeared in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
Only the mukhda can be heard here with slightly different variations than he finally recorded.
2. Song 9 "Bhor Hote Kaagaa Pukaare Kaahe Raam Kaun Paradesee Aayega Mere Gaaon"
finally appeared in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
The mukhda and antra is being composed here, as well as a small part of a different tune for the antra.
Note:
1. * The version of "Mai Ri Main Kaase Kahoon" by Madan Mohan (Song 5 above) was not used in the film, but released from his master spools as a TRIBUTE for an album in 1975. The entire song with 3 Antras can be heard here.
2. The film also has various additional couplets and bandishes rendered by Lata Mangeshkar in the background.
3. Song 6 "Mai Ri Main Kaase Kahoon Peer Apne Jiyaa Ki" finally appeared in the film in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
This rendition is the dummy recording done by Madanji on the music track when Lataji was unwell. The song was then dubbed later by Lataji. Madanji's rendition did not appear in the film, but this song in its entirety was given by his family from the master tapes when HMV wanted to release the album "A Tribute - Madan Mohan" and the entire original recording by Madanji can now be heard here.
4. Song 7 "Ham Hain Mataa-E-Kooch-O-Baazaar Kee Tarah" Finally appeared in DASTAK (1970), in the voice of LATA MANGESHKAR.
This film score won him the National Award. This song was composed on a ghazal written previously by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Madanji, lost in his composition, sings 'deewar' in place of 'bazaar' in a line or two, so rapt was he in his composing mood! Only the mukhda can be heard here, though the quality is not good.
Note:
1. Though both songs were filmed, Song 6 "Meree Duniyaa Mein Tum Aaee" was not in the initial release of the film. While Song 3 "Tere Kooche Mein Teraa Deewaanaa Aaj Dil Kho Baithaa" was. A few weeks later Song 3 was replaced by Song 6.
2. Song 9 "Yeh Duniyaa, Yeh Mahafil Mere Kaam Kee Naheen" finally appeared in the film in the voice of MOHD. RAFI.
The song "Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil" was composed by Madanji in the 50s but recorded only many years later. Hear we can hear Madanji composing the mukhda and antra with slightly different notes from what was finally recorded. This song is remembered till today for its variations and orchestral moods.
