Salil Chowdhury

Parakh (1960)

A landmark film with one of Salil’s finest and most beloved soundtracks, featuring the immortal “O Sajna Barkha Bahaar Aayee”.

Film Information

Language: Hindi

Lyricist: Shailendra

Parakh (1960) stands among Salil Chowdhury’s greatest Hindi works. The film is celebrated not only for its story and performances but also for its breathtakingly beautiful music.

“O Sajna Barkha Bahaar Aayee” remains one of Lata Mangeshkar’s most iconic renditions, and the soundtrack as a whole demonstrates Salil’s mastery of orchestration, harmony, and emotional depth.

Songs

Nr	Song	Singer(s)	Hnd	Mal	Tam	Tel	Kan	Bng	Oth
PR1	milaa hai kisi kaa jhumkaa	Lata Mangeshkar	✔	-	-	-	-	SC3	-
PR2	kyaa hawaa chali re baabaa rut badli	Manna Dey	✔	-	-	-	-	-	-
PR3	o sajnaa, barkhaa bahaar aayee	Lata Mangeshkar	✔	-	-	-	-	LM2	-
PR4	mere man ke diye	Lata Mangeshkar, Chorus	✔	-	-	-	-	-	-
PR5	ye bansi kyo.n gaaye, mujhe kyo.n sataaye	Lata Mangeshkar	✔	-	-	-	-	LM3	-

Notes & Background

Parakh is regarded as one of Salil’s most musically accomplished films. Every song is crafted with sophistication, emotion, and signature Salil harmony.

“O Sajna Barkha Bahaar Aayee” (PR3) remains an evergreen classic— a delicate blending of folk tenderness and Western harmony, elegantly sung by Lata.

“Mere man ke diye” (PR4) is one of the finest examples of Salil’s choral orchestration, years ahead of its time — a breathtaking arrang