Subhash K Jha highlights 10 songs to mark singer Shailendra Singh's 73rd birthday on October 4.
Main Shayar To Nahin from Bobby
Raj Kapoor launched son Rishi Kapoor and Shailendra Singh's careers with this film, and this song.
Saanp Se Badhke Mera Zeher from Zehreela Insaan
Sadly, Shailendra was relegated to only one song in Rishi's 2nd release. Kishore Kumar grabbed the better one, Oh Hansini.
Hum Ne Tum Ko Dekha from Khel Khel Mein
Again, Shailendra got only this song while Kishore sang the other chartbusters for Rishi.
Jeena Bhi Koi Jeena Ha from Agreement
Shailendra's failed attempt at playing hero -- with Rekha as his leading lady, no less -- yielded some upbeat Bappi Lahiri songs, like this one.
Hoga Tumse Pyara Kaun from Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai
Rishi insisted that only Shailendra sing this tune. Filmed on top of a train, it became one of Rishi's biggest chartbusters.
O Meri Jaan from Manzil Manzil
Shailendra sang for Sunny Deol in this Nasir Hussain flop with terrific music by R D Burman.
Mamaiya Kero Kero Kero Mama from Arjun
Shailendra got another moment to shine after Main Shayar To Nahin.
Kisi Pe Dil Agar Aa Jaye To from Rafoo Chakkar
Shailendra got a rare opportunity to sing for Kalyanji-Anandji, with Asha Bhosle for company.
Jaane Do Na from Saagar
Shailendra was supposed to sing all of Rishi's songs in Ramesh Sippy's love triangle but ultimately, sang only one.
Jaipur Se Nikli Gaadi from Gurud
One of Shailendra's last hits -- from Vinod Mehra's only directorial -- where he sang for Rishi and Amit Kumar sang for Anil Kapoor.