Subhash K Jha lists Geeta Dutt's top solo songs on her 53rd death anniversary on July 20.
Mera Sundar Sapna Beet Gaya from Do Bhai
Geeta Dutt's earliest hit was picturised on Kamini Kaushal and composed by S D Burman.
Meri Jaan Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho from Anubhav
In Basu Bhattacharya's Anubhav, Geeta Dutt had 3 solos by Kanu Roy: Koi Chupke Se Aake, Mera Dil Jo Mera Hota, Meri Jaan Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho.
Jane Kya Tune Kahi from Pyaasa
Geeta Dutt's husband Guru Dutt always chose her for his movies, and it was she who turned Waheeda Rehman into a star.
Babuji Dheere Chalna from Aar Paar
This O P Nayyar composition finds Geeta Dutt emoting with such seductiveness.
Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo from Howrah Bridge
Geeta Dutt sang O P Nayyar's composition for Helen's first dancing role.
Ae Dil Mujhe Bata De from Bhai Bhai
A rare Madan Mohan composition for Geeta Dutt, the song was filmed on Shyama.
Na Yeh Chand Hoga from Jaal
Lata and Hemant Kumar's duet was more popular but Geeta Dutt held her own in the song's solo version.
Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam from Kagaz Ke Phool
One of Geeta Dutt's finest songs.
Koi Dur Se Awaaz De from Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
Geeta Dutt's voice tells us that happiness is an illusion.
Tum Jiyo Hazaron Saal from Sujata
S D Burman recorded the birthday song separately with Geeta and Asha Bhosle. Geeta's version made it to the film.