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Salil Chowdhury

Chaardeewaari (1961)

A deeply emotional soundtrack featuring some of Lata and Mukesh’s finest Salil renditions, including the haunting lullaby “Neend Pari Lori Gaaye”.

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Film Information

Language: Hindi

Lyricist: Shailendra

Chaardeewaari (1961) features six beautifully crafted songs by Salil Chowdhury. The soundtrack is rich in emotion — from folk-inspired rhythms to heart-moving lullabies and soul-stirring melodies by Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh.

“Neend Pari Lori Gaaye” stands among the greatest lullaby compositions ever written, while Mukesh delivers two unforgettable solos that remain timeless.

Songs

Nr Song Singer(s) HndMalTamTel KanBngOth
CD1 Gori baabul ka gharwaa ab hai bideswaa Lata Mangeshkar, Chorus ✔--- ---
CD2 Kaise manaao.n piyawaa, gun mere Mukesh ✔OB9-- -AS7-
CD3 Jhuk jhuk jhuk jhoom ghaTaa aayee re Lata Mangeshkar ✔-VK5- -SC44-
CD4 Akelaa tujhe jaane na doo.ngi Lata Mangeshkar ✔--- ---
CD5 Neend pari lori gaaye, maa jhulaaye Lata Mangeshkar ✔--- -OS2-
CD6 Humko samajh baiThi hai, ye duniyaa Mukesh ✔--- -AR4-

Notes & Background

“Neend Pari Lori Gaaye” is one of the most haunting and emotionally stirring lullabies ever composed in Hindi cinema. Its Bengali inspiration, “Praantorero gaan amaar”, sung by Utpala Sen in 1953, is considered equally immortal.

Mukesh delivers two masterpieces in this film: “Kaise manaao.n piyawaa” — deeply melancholic — and “Humko samajh baiThi hai”, both classic examples of Salil’s melodic sensitivity and orchestral depth.

Lata’s “Jhuk jhuk jhoom ghata aayee re” is beautifully rhythmic and filled with the monsoon’s musical essence.

“Akelaa tujhe jaane na doongi” carries Salil’s trademark emotional pull, while “Gori baabul ka gharwaa” adds a folk-based charm to the album.

Chaardeewaari remains a triumph for both Lata and Mukesh — a rare combination of simplicity, emotional honesty and melodic brilliance.