Mohammed Aziz gave many, many chartbusters in the 1980s.
On his 71st birth anniversary on July 2, Subhash K Jha picks 10 wonderful songs.
Ek Andhera Lakh Sitare from Aakhir Kyon
In Director J Om Prakash's film, Rajesh Khanna, who favoured Kishore Kumar's voice, steps in with this inspirational Aziz number.
Patjhad Saawan Basant Bahaar from Sindoor
Aziz made magic with Lata Mangeshkar in this song.
Lataji sang another version of this duet with Suresh Wadekar but the Aziz version became popular.
Duniya Mein Kitna Gham Hai from Amrit
The Rajesh Khanna-Aziz combo again, this time the mood is philosophical.
My Name Is Lakhan from Ram Lakhan
This number gets its zing from the real life dosti between singers Mohammad Aziz and Amit Kumar.
Aapke Aa Jaane Se from Khudgarz
Aziz sings a duet with Sadhana Sargam, picturised on Govinda and Neelam.
Ungli Mein Angoothi from Ram Avtaar
Aziz sings with Lataji in this peppy Laxmikant-Pyarelal track.
Yeh Shaan Tirangaa from Tirangaa
Written by the under-rated Santosh Anand, who wrote many of Manoj Kumar's memorable melodies, this song can ignite patriotic pride in every Indian.
Ae Watan Tere Liye from Karma
Aziz was very proud of this song because it celebrated desh bhakti and was filmed on Dilip Kumar.
Jaane De Mujhe Jaana Hai from Shahenshah
Composers Amar-Utpal made Aziz and Lataji sing for Amitabh Bachchan and Meenakshi Seshadri.
Pyar Kabhi Kam Nahin Karna from Muddat
Aziz rarely sang with Asha Bhosle but when he did, he made it count. This Bappi Lahiri composition finds both singers at their best.