Bollywood has been stigmatised and vilified for its knack of copying. It is accused of tarnishing the integrity and legacy of original work. It ruins the masterpiece through its amendments and making the project an unbearable experience. To shatter this negative imagery and redeem itself, it becomes imperative for Bollywood to learn the art of drawing inspiration and redefining the original masterpiece to make it more embellishing. There is no better illustration of this lesson than the enduring music of the movie Padosan.
Padosan Movie: The blend of greatness
As a cinephile, you may have come across the stunning musical gems from the 1968 Movie “Padosan”. Starring Sunil Dutt and Saira Banu, the hit movie featured a multi-star cast including legends such as Mehmood, Mukri, Keshto Mukherjee, and the musical genius Kishore Kumar.
“Ek Chatur Naar Karke Sringar” is still regarded as the signature song of “Padosan” Movie. Written by Rajendra Krishna and composed by the talented RD Burman, it was a lively blend of Carnatic and Hindustani music, a rarity in Hindi cinema at that time. The melodic duet of Kishore Kumar and Manna Dey elevated the song to new heights. Many of the film’s songs became popular, but “Ek Chatur Naar Karke Sringar” remains a standout.
The remarkable thing about “Ek Chatur Naar Karke Sringar” is that it was not completely original, but rather drew inspiration from three different songs from different eras. By blending and fusing these three separate pieces of art, the song was transformed into a timeless classic that is still cherished by millions.
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The three different songs
The 1941 film “Jhoola” was one of the first successful ventures of Ashok Kumar as a lead actor. He even lent his voice to several songs in the film, including the well-known “Ek Chatur Naar.” 27 years later, this song served as a solid foundation for the creation of the timeless classic Movie in “Padosan,” thanks to the same lyricist, Rajendra Krishna, who wrote the original song.
Furthermore, two verses in “Padosan” were inspired from two other films. “Sant Tulsidas” was released in 1939 and one of its songs, “Van Chale Ram Raghurai,” became popular. If you listen to Kishore Kumar’s verse, “are dekho, re dekho chaturai” you will be amazed to find that the tune of both is nearly identical.
Additionally, when Kishore Kumar made his debut in the film “Ziddi,” there was a song in it called “Chanda Re Ja Re Ja Re.” On Comparing its tune to the verse in “Ek Chatur Naar” where Kishore Kumar sings “Kaala re, ja re ja re,” you will find several striking similarities.
Sadly, the current music industry lacks this talent and ruins the original masterpiece through remixes and crappy fusion. They should learn the art of creative inspiration from the Movie Padosan. It successfully demonstrated how creativity and hard work can result in a classic. The film blended the tunes of three different songs to create a timeless masterpiece. It showcases how combining different elements can lead to something truly special, if done with the right approach.
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