Mere Bhaiyaa (1972) | Salil Chowdhury

Film Information

Language: Hindi

Lyricists: Yogesh, Som Thakur

Salil Chowdhury's score for Mere Bhaiyaa blends classical sensitivity with folk idioms — producing some of his most affecting duets and solos. The celebrated Lata–Manna duet "Har shamaa ne… marzi hai tumhaare" is often cited as a milestone in Salil’s career.

Songs

Nr	Song	Singer(s)	Hnd	Mal	Tam	Tel	Kan	Bng	Oth
MB1	Har shamaa ne… marzi hai tumhaare	Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey	✔	-	-	-	-	-	HM21
MB2	Pyaas liye manwaa hamaara ye tarsey	Lata Mangeshkar	✔	-	-	-	-	LM5	SB1
MB3	ChhoD chali ghar teraa baabul	Lata Mangeshkar	✔	-	-	-	-	-	-
MB4	Bhaiyaa re bhaiyaa, o taataa thaiyaa (part 1 & 2)	Sushma ShreshTha, Jayshree, Naveen Kumar, Chorus	✔	-	-	-	-	TI3	SM2
MB5	Ho.. o ho.. chanchal man par chhaaye	Manna Dey	✔	-	-	-	-	-	-

Notes & Background

I am convinced that "Har shamaa ne… marzi hai tumhaare" (MB1) is a milestone in Salil's career. The duet’s qawwali-like call-and-response between Manna and Lata, supported by Yogesh’s evocative lyrics, demonstrates Salil’s mastery of Indian folk and devotional idioms arranged within a film-music context.

"Pyaas liye manwaa hamaara ye tarsey" (MB2) is a haunting Lata solo; the melody and orchestration linger long after the song ends. It’s cross-referenced in your archive as LM5 and SB1.

"ChhoD chali ghar teraa baabul" (MB3) was penned by Som Thakur and showcases Lata’s classical shading. The two-part children/choral piece MB4 brings an earthy, communal texture to the soundtrack, while MB5 captures Manna Dey’s rustic warmth.

Salil’s arrangement throughout the album is notable for: clear melodic lines, folk-derived rhythmic patterns, choir usage, and subtle western harmonic underpinnings — all combined to emphasise the emotional core of each song.