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Sangat (1976)

A rare film with brilliant yet under-heard compositions by Salil Chowdhury.

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Film Information

Language: Hindi

Lyricist: Jan Nissar ‘Akhtar’

“Sangat” is one of the rarest Salil Chowdhury Hindi film soundtracks. The film was never properly released, causing its brilliant songs to remain largely unknown to the public. Fortunately, a few EP records and later CMR releases preserved the music.

Songs

Nr Song Singer(s) HndMalTamTel KanBngOth
SG1 Kaanha bole naa Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey ✔-VK1- -SC25-
SG2 Balmaa moraa aancharaa Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey ✔--- -LM31 / SM14-
SG3 Dekhte dekhte ek dhuaan chhaa gayaa Manna Dey ✔--- ---
SG4 Chal bhai chal, dekh ke chal — Part 1 & Part 2 Manna Dey ✔--- ---

Notes & Background

“Sangat (1976)” remains one of the most elusive Salil Chowdhury film albums, yet musically one of his finest.

“Kaanha bole naa” (SG1) is a masterpiece — an exquisitely structured composition, rich in harmony and emotion. Had the film been released, this song would surely have become a classic.

“Balmaa moraa aancharaa” (SG2), also a brilliant duet, was preserved only through an EP record and later a much longer CMR version.

“Chal bhai chal” (SG4) exists in two parts and carries the same rustic charm and rhythmic spirit as the famous Bengali song “Paalki Chaley”, though it is not a direct version.

The soundtrack stands as a hidden treasure for Salil admirers.