Chetan Anand directed 16 films in his career. On his death anniversary on July 6, Subhash K Jha lists the best songs from his movies.
Jayen Toh Jayen Kahan from Taxi Driver
S D Burman composed this thriller, starring Chetan Anand's brother Dev Anand, who sang in Talat Mahmood's voice.
Kar Chale Hum Fida Jano Tan Sathiyon from Haqeeqat
This patriotic number had passionate lyrics by Kaifi Azmi, sung by Mohammed Rafi.
Baharon Mera Jeevan Bhi Sanwaron from Aakhri Khat
Khayyam pulled out all stops for this evergreen number by Lata Mangeshkar.
Do Dil Toote Do Dil Haare from Heer Ranjha
This song in the 1970 film still brings on the tears.
The Madan Mohan song was sung by Lataji and picturised on Priya Rajvansh.
Aaj Socha Toh Aansoon Bahar Aaye from Hanste Zakhm
Kaifi Azmi-Madan Mohan-Lataji whip up a ghazal with a 4th attraction: Ustad Raees Khan's sitar.
Tum Jo Mil Gaye Ho from Hanste Zakhm
Mohammed Rafi's love song was meant to be a solo but when leading lady Priya Rajvansh heard the Madan Mohan composition, she wanted to be a part of it. So Lataji was brought in.
Hai Tere Saath Meri Wafa from Hindustan Ki Kasam
This stunning ghazal, sung by Lataji, was also picturised on Priya Rajvansh.
Mushkil Hai Jeena from Sahib Bahadur
This obscure Dev Anand-Priya Rajvansh film had this beautiful Lataji gem.
Aayegi Aayegi Aayegi from Jaan-e-Man
The only Chetan Anand film with music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. This heartbreak song is sung by Lataji.
Hamein Tumse Pyar Kitna from Kudrat
By the time Chetan Anand made this reincarnation thriller, Madan Mohan had passed away, so he picked R D Burman for the music.