Madan Mohan speaks...
Madanji had a great command of Hindi and Urdu language. This is evident from some of his spoken commentaries for some of the radio programmes he participated in. This section features some of the commentaries in Madanji's voice where he's speaking to his fans and sharing rare insights on some of his own songs as well as some of his favourites of his illustrious colleagues.
Note: All the clips have been excerpted from various radio interviews of the Late Madan Mohan.
1. Madanji's Introductory Remarks
Madanji shares his emotions with listeners.
2. Classical Music
Madanji speaks about the power of classical music
3. Classical song from BAIJU BAWRA
Madanji speaks about one of his favorite classical songs, Man Tadpat Hari Darshan
4. Classical songs from BAHANA and ANPADH
Madanji speaks about two of his own classical songs, Ja Re Badra and Jiya Le Gayo
5. Classical song from MERI SOORAT TERI AANKHEN
Madanji speaks about one of his favorite classical songs, Poochho Na Kaise Maine
6. Classical song from DEKH KABIRA ROYA
Madanji speaks about one of his own classical songs, Meri Veena Tum Bin
7. Classical song from JHANAK JHANAK PAYAL BAAJE
Madanji speaks about one of his favorite classical songs, Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje
8. Classical song 1 from MERA SAAYA
Madanji speaks about one of his own classical songs, Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye
9. Classical song 2 from MERA SAAYA
Madanji speaks about one of his own classical songs, Tu Jahaan Jahaan Chalega
10. Classical song from ANURADHA
Madanji speaks about one of his favorite classical songs, Kaise Din Beete
11. Classical song from DEVTA
Madanji speaks about one of his favorite classical songs, Kaise Aaoon Jamuna Ke Teer
12. Classical song from BHAI BHAI
Madanji speaks about one of his own classical songs, Kadar Jaane Na
13. Classical song from HUM DONO
Madanji speaks about one of his favorite classical songs, Allah Tero Naam
14. Classical Song from AMAR PREM
Madanji speaks about one of his favorite classical songs, Raina Beeti Jaaye
15. Composing Ghazals
Madanji speaks about composing ghazals for film situations
16. Saawan Ke Mahine
Madanji speaks about the song "Saawan Ke Mahine" from the film, SHARABI (1964)
17. Naina Barse
Madanji speaks about the song "Naina Barse" from the film, WOH KAUN THI? (1964)
18. Mera Saaya
Madanji speaks on how the title song of the film, MERA SAAYA (1966) came to fruition.
19. Na Tum Bewafa Ho
Madanji speaks about the song "Na Tum Bewafa Ho" from the film, EK KALI MUSKAYEE (1968).
20. Baiyan Na Dharo
Madanji speaks about the song "Baiyan Na Dharo" from the National Award-winning film, DASTAK (1970).
21. Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil
Madanji speaks about the song "Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil" from the film, HEER RANJHA (1970).
22. Rasm-E-Ulfat
Madanji speaks about the song "Rasm-E-Ulfat" from the film, DIL KI RAAHEIN (1973).
23. Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho
Madanji speaks about the song "Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho" from the film, HANSTE ZAKHM (1973).
24. Madanji speaks on S. D. Burman
Madanji speaks about his mentor S.D. Burman and his song Piya Bina
25. Madanji speaks on Naushad
Madanji speaks about his senior, Naushad and his song Mohe Bhool Gaye
26. Madanji speaks on Jaidev
Madanji speaks about his friend Jaidev and his song Yeh Dil Aur Unki
27. Madanji speaks on Roshan
Madanji speaks about his friend Roshan and his song Ohre Taal
28. Madanji speaks on R.D. Burman
Madanji speaks on R.D. Burman
29. Madanji speaks on Begum Akhtar
Madanji speaks about Begum Akhtar and his respect for her as an artiste
30. Madanji speaks on Ghalib
Madanji speaks about the legendary poet Mirza Ghalib and his impact
31. A Composer’s Challenge
Madanji speaks about the challenges associated with the art of composing