On Dilip Kumar's 4th death anniversary, Subhash K Jha picks some classic songs.
Nain Lad Jai Hain from Ganga Jumna
Mohammed Rafi sang Shakeel Badayuni's Awadhi lyrics with gusto, and Dilip Kumar totally owned it.
Laagi Nahin Chhute Rama from Musafir
Dilip Kumar sang this pensive Salil Chowdhary number with Lata Mangeshkar.
Suhana Safar from Madhumati
Mukesh sang this song for the acting legend.
Ramchandra Keh Gaye Siya Se from Gopi
Dilip Kumar said of this song sung by Mahendra Kapoor: 'When you are on screen, you are neither Hindu nor Muslim. You are the simply the character.'
Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re from Kohinoor
'The most difficult song I performed on screen,' Dilipsaab once said.
Ustad Halim Jaffar Khan's sitar in this song gave the thespian sleepless nights. He took sitar lessons for 6 months before facing the camera.
Mere Pairon Mein Ghungroo from Sungharsh
Mohammad Rafi sang this song in a folksy avatar.
Apni Azaadi Ko Hum Hargiz Mita Sakte Nahin from Leader
When Dilipsaab sang to Naushad's tunes, audiences could feel the patriotic fervour.
Kisko Khabar Thi from Devdas
There are two versions of this song of separation, one by Talat Mahmood and the other by Dilip Kumar himself.
Aye Watan Tere Liye from Karma
Dilip Kumar went patriotic in this rousing desh bhakti song.
Ae Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal from Daag
A melancholic song, sung by Talat Mehmood, composed by S D Burman.