Chahunga Main Tujhe

"Chahunga Main Tujhe"
Song by Mohammed Rafi
LanguageHindi
Released1964
Composer(s)Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Lyricist(s)Majrooh Sultanpuri

"Chahunga Main Tujhe" is an Indian Hindi song from the Bollywood film Dosti (1964). The lyrics of the song was written by Majrooh Sultanpuri, and the music was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. Mohammed Rafi was the playback singer of this song. In 1965 Majrooh Sultanpuri received Filmfare award in the best lyrics category for this song.[1] Laxmikant–Pyarelal won their first Filmfare award for composing this song.[2]

Although the song became very popular and got Filmfare awards, the song was planned to be removed from the film. Mohammed Rafi insisted to keep the song in the film. He took only ₹1 as his fee as the singer.[3]

Awards

For this song both the lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri and the music composer-duo Laxmikant–Pyarelal received Filmfare Awards in the categories of best lyrics, and best music composition respectively.[4]

References

  1. ^ Saiam Z U (2012). Houseful The Golden Years of Hindi Cinema. Om Books International. pp. 243–. ISBN 978-93-80070-25-4.
  2. ^ Publications Division. LEGENDS OF INDIAN SILVER SCREEN. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. pp. 24–. ISBN 978-81-230-2116-4.
  3. ^ Sujata Dev (1 October 2015). Mohammed Rafi Voice Of A Nation. Om Books International. pp. 101–. ISBN 978-93-80070-97-1.
  4. ^ Ashok Damodar Ranade (2006). Hindi Film Song: Music Beyond Boundaries. Bibliophile South Asia. ISBN 978-81-85002-64-4.


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