Laxmikant Shantaram, one half of the peerless Laxmikant-Pyarelal duo, who passed away on May 25, 1998, gave us so many timeless classics.
Subhash K Jha lists 8 hit L-P songs with Lata Mangeshkar.
Bindiya Chamkegi from Do Raaste
'We thought it was a good song but nothing great,' Mumtaz said.
'For a dance song, I thought the beats were somewhat slow.'
'It became one of the biggest hit songs of my career.
Deeye Jalaayen Pyar Ke Chalo from Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke
The only reason this is not counted among Lataji's greatest songs is because it was filmed on a little-known actor named Nivedita.
Chalo Sajna Jahan Tak from Mere Humdum Mere Dost
'One of my favourite love songs,' Lataji recalled.
Yeh Raat Bhi Jaa Rahi Hai from Sau Saal Baad
'A long-forgotten film but the words and tune still ring in my ears,' Lataji said. 'For those who like romance in their music, they should search for this song.'
Aa Jaan-E-Jaan from Inteqaam
'When they suggested a cabaret song for me,' Lataji said, 'Why should I attempt something that is not my forte? But they insisted.'
Helen once said that though most of her cabaret songs were sung by Asha Bhosle, this one was her favourite.
Chhod Mera Haath Mujhe Peene De from Subah-o-Sham
A sozzled Waheeda Rehman dances to this L-P composition.
Mujhe Pyar Karne Ka Haq Nahin from Darpan
Waheeda Rehman breaks your heart in this song.
Panditji Mere Marne Ke Baad from Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
Varma Malik's lyrics mock at the rituals after death, suggesting that the singer be sent off to the other world not with gangajal in the mouth but alcohol.