Subhash K Jha remembers Composer Khayyam on his 6th death anniversary with 10 memorable songs.
Tu Mere Saath Rahega Munne from Trishul
A stunning song about a mother seeking justice from her son for all the wrongs done to her, penned by Sahir Ludhianvi and sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
Hazaar Rahen Mud Ke Dekhin from Thodisi Bewafaai
Gulzar wrote this haunting Lata Mangeshkar-Kishore Kumar duet about a fractured marriage based on his marriage to Raakhee.
Mere Chanda Mere Nanhe from Aakhri Khat
Lata Mangeshkar's youngest co-singer ever, a toddler, gets to sing with her in this moving lullaby.
Ae Dil-e-Nadaan from Razia Sultan
Director Kamal Amrohi went to Laxmikant-Pyarelal for Razia Sultan's music before Khayyam was signed on.
Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon from Kabhi Kabhie
Sahir Ludhianvi's autobiographical song on the evanescence of fame: Mukesh sings for Amitabh Bachchan.
Jeet Hi Lenge Baazi Hum Tum from Shola Aur Shabnam
A beautiful romantic number sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi.
Dekho Lo Aaj Hum Jee Bhar Ke from Bazaar
Khayyam's wife Jagjit Kaur sings this song, where a woman walks to her death after telling her beloved to look at her for the last time.
Woh Subah Kabhi Toh Aayegi from Phir Subah Hogi
This Sahir Ludhianvi song about a Shining India is suffused with hope. Mukesh and Asha Bhosle sing a song that is as relevant today as it was in 1958.
Maana Teri Nazar Mein Tera Pyar Hum Nahin from Ahista Ahista
Originally composed for the Jeetendra-Sulakshana Pandit starrer Khandaan, this song is sung by Sulakshana and picturised on Padmini Kolhapure.
Justuju Jisski Thi from Umrao Jaan
Among Asha Bhosle masterpieces in Muzaffar Ali's classic film, Justuju Jisski Thi is an understated gem.