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5 Rajesh Roshan’s motivational songs on life and positivity
Rajesh Roshan aka Rajesh Roshan Lal Nagrath is one of the finest music composers alive. The renowned music director has won 2 Filmfare awards till date for Julie (1975) and Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000).
The uncle of Bollywood Greek God – Hrithik Roshan and brother of renowned filmmaker Rakesh Roshan is the son of the legendary music director Roshan (famous for his qawwalis Na Toh Kaarvan Ki Talaash Hai, Yeh Hai Ishq Ishq, Nigahein Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai and other most haunting gems in Hindi cinema).
Rajesh Roshan’s romantic numbers are part of our life like ‘Chookar mere man ko, Jab koi baat bigad jaye, etc.
Today – May 24, 2021 on Rajesh Roshan’s 66th (sixty sixth birthday) we recollect his songs that are motivational life lessons since generations ands will continue to be.
Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai
Soulfully sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar and penned by Gulzar for the 1978 Basu Chatterjee’s classic Khatta Meetha starring Ashok Kumar, Rakesh Roshan, Bindiya Goswami, Pearl Padamsee, Deven Verma, David Abraham Cheulkar, Ranjit Chowdhry, Preeti Ganguly, Pradeep Kumar and Iftekhar. This number by Rajesh Roshan is all about acceptance and having a positive attitude. “Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai Zindagi Abhi Phir Bhi Yahan Khoobsurat Hai” ( Isn,t it)
Ek Raasta Hai Zindagi
Written by the great Sahir Ludhianvi and sung masterly by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar this lesson on keep moving no matter what is from the Yash Chopra’s cult Kaala Patthar (1979). The movie starred Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee, Neetu Singh and others.
Kishore Kumar was nominated in the best male playback category for Filmfare for this number picturised on Shashi Kapoor and composed by Rajesh Roshan.
Hans Tu Hardam Khushiya Ya Gum
Composed by Rajesh Roshan and penned by Amit Khanna. This number asks us to keep smiling even at tough times and maintain the positive attitude. Kishore Kumar spearheaded this number with good contributions from Varsha Bhosle and Shivangi Kolhapure.
Picturised on ther evergreen Dev Sahab, Tina Munim and child artiste from the movie Lootmaar (1980) produced and directed by Dev Anand starring Dev Anand, Tina Munim, Mehmood and Rakhee Gulzar in a Guest appearance.
Hanste Hanste Kat Jaayen Raaste
Penned by Indeevar, this song sung by Nitin Mukesh and Sadhana Sargam from the movie Khoon Bhari Maang (1988) directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. Starring Rekha in lead – her comeback.
The song shares the same though of Has Tu Hardam to an extent, this one also talks about maintain positive attitude in life, come what may.
Uthe Sabke Kadam, Dekho Rum Pum Pum
All about spreading happiness and positivity, this soul stirring number composed by Rajesh Roshan is reportedly inspired from Polly Wolly Doodle-The Littlest Rebel.
Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Amit Kumar for Basu Chatterjee’s 1979 gem Baton Baton Mein that starred Amol Palekar and Tina Munim in leading roles.
Yogesh and Amit Khanna both are credited as lyricist.
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