To mark 20 years since Duttsaheb passed into the ages, Subhash K Jha lists some of his timeless songs.
Jalte Hain Jiske Liye from Sujata
This Talat Mahmood ghazal was composed by S D Burman, picturised on Nutan and Sunil Dutt in Majrooh Sultanpuri's lyrics.
Aaha Rim Jhim Ke Ye Pyare Pyare from Usne Kaha Tha
A rain song composed by Salil Chowdhury, it gave Sunil Dutt a romantic image he was never comfortable with.
Mere Samnewali Khidki Mein from Padosan
Playing the simpleton Bhola, Sunil Dutt wooed neighbour Saira Banu in Kishore Kumar's voice.
Sawan Ka Mahina from Milan
This Laxmikant-Pyarelal hit has Nutan teaching Sunil Dutt to sing, in Lata Mangeshwar and Mukesh's voices.
Chodo Kal Ki Baatein from Hum Hindustani
Usha Khanna, who composed the song, says, "Duttsaab was really dreaming of a prosperous India; he wasn't faking it."
Tum Agar Saath Dene Ka Vada Karo from Humraaz
Mahendra Kapoor gave Sunil Dutt 3 chartbusters in this B R Chopra superhit: Kisi Patthar Ki Murat Se, Na Moonh Chhupa Ke Jiyo and this Sahir Ludhianvi love song.
Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se from Gumrah
'Ashok Kumar got the heroine, I got the beautiful songs in Gumrah,' Duttsaheb quipped.
Badi Der Bhai Nandlala from Khandan
The bhajan in Mohammed Rafi's voice remains popular even today.