Netaji Subhashchandra Bose (1966)

Film Information

Language: Hindi

Lyricist: Pradeep

Netaji Subhashchandra Bose (1966) is an extremely rare patriotic release featuring robust, martial, and emotionally charged compositions by Salil Chowdhury.

Songs like “Jhankaaro jhankaaro” and “Dushmano saavdhaan” showcase Salil’s ability to combine folk, choral texture, and military rhythm into stirring nationalist pieces.

Songs

Nr	Song	Singer(s)	Hnd	Mal	Tam	Tel	Kan	Bng	Oth
NB1	Suno re suno desh ke hindu musalmaan	Manna Dey	✔	-	-	-	-	-	-
NB2	Jhankaaro jhankaaro jhananana jhanjhan	S Parkash, Hemant Kumar, Chorus	✔	-	-	-	-	MS31	-
NB3	Janmabhoomi maa, mai.n yehaa.n tu wahaa.n	Hemant Kumar, Sabita Chowdhury	✔	-	-	-	-	-	-
NB4	Ab jang shuroo kal se, ab kal se sangraam	Mohammed Rafi	✔	-	-	-	-	-	-
NB5	Dushmano.n saavdhaan, shatruo.n	Rafi, Hemant Kumar, Chorus	✔	-	-	-	-	-	-

Notes & Background

Netaji Subhashchandra Bose is one of the rarest films in Salil Chowdhury’s career. Despite limited circulation, it contains some of his most powerful patriotic compositions.

“Jhankaaro jhankaaro jhananana jhanjhan” features classic Salil touch — energetic rhythm, layered choral writing, and powerful harmony.

“Dushmano saavdhaan” is another exceptional martial piece blending Rafi and Hemant with a strong choral base.

The album overall reflects Salil’s mastery at blending folk, symphonic structure, and nationalistic fervour — making it a priceless collector's gem.