Mera Saya (1966), a story of Sunil Dutt and Sadhana in double role, was a thriller directed by Raj Khosala. It was a remake of Marathi film Pathlag. Raj Khosala brought back the hit composer from his previous film, Woh Kaun Thi, for Mera Saya too. And Madan Mohan did not disappoint him. He composed three immensely popular songs of 1966 for Mera Saya. The haunting title song "Tu jahan jahan chalega...", one of Asha's greates hits "Jhoomka gira re..." and "Naino mein badara chhaye".
Naino mein badara chhaye starts with a great Sitar piece played by Madan Mohan himself. Lata has sung this song with her usual mastery but this becomes one of the great song by the music interludes withing verses and Lata's aalaap. Lyrics also complements this great composition. Raja Mehdi Ali Khan wrote this song with suggestions of surprises in the movie. While watching this song Raj Khosala's direction highlights unease of Sunil Dutt and then transition to the flashback with blurring of screen. The location choice is also unique to have a temple on the hill on the banks of lake. Sunil Dutt and Sadhana express their emotions fluently to make this song even better to watch.
Enjoy !
Naino mein badara chhaye starts with a great Sitar piece played by Madan Mohan himself. Lata has sung this song with her usual mastery but this becomes one of the great song by the music interludes withing verses and Lata's aalaap. Lyrics also complements this great composition. Raja Mehdi Ali Khan wrote this song with suggestions of surprises in the movie. While watching this song Raj Khosala's direction highlights unease of Sunil Dutt and then transition to the flashback with blurring of screen. The location choice is also unique to have a temple on the hill on the banks of lake. Sunil Dutt and Sadhana express their emotions fluently to make this song even better to watch.
Enjoy !
