On Composer Madan Mohan's 50th death anniversary on July 14, Subhash K Jha picks 10 memorable songs.
Woh Bhooli Dastan Lo Phir Yaad from Sanjog
Madan Mohan Kohli was among the most gifted composers of the 20th century.
Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha from Anpadh
This song came to Madan Mohan in the lift, which took him from the ground floor to his home.
Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye from Mera Saaya
When recording this song, Madan Mohan smashed the glass partition in the studio when a musician played the wrong note.
Teri Aankhon Ke Siwa from Chirag
After Majrooh Sultanpuri wrote this song, Madan Mohan dragged the poet home for a meal cooked by him.
Lag Ja Gale from Woh Kaun Thi
Madan Mohan gifted Lataji Rs 1,000 (this was in 1963) as reward for this song.
Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho from Hanste Zakhm
Madan Mohan felt this Mohammad Rafi love ballad was different from his usual musical style.
Mai Ri Main Kase Kahoon from Dastak
Madan Mohan recorded the song in his voice before Lataji sang it; she didn't have dates for the original recording.
Kar Chale Hum Fida from Haqeeqat
Kaifi Azmi wrote this song for martyrs of the 1962 War in Chetan Anand's film.
Jhoomka Gira Re from Mera Saaya
This soundtrack had immortal Lata Mangeshkar songs: Mera Saaya Saath Hoga and Nainon Mein Badra Chhaye.
But it was Asha Bhosle's Jhumka Gira Re which soared up the charts.
Woh Chup Rahen To Mere from Jahan Ara
After the recording, Lataji recalled, "He (Madan Mohan) had tears in his eyes."