Vijay Anand and his songs

Bollywood has seen multiple dancers but only few who could direct songs. Vijay Anand is a great director, script writer, producer and actor. He was also known to make his leading lady look like million bucks. But more than that he was a great song director. His song direction was known for innovation and incredible long shot scenes. Don't trust me, then watch last few minutes of song "Hothon Pe Aisi Baath" from Jewel Thief. Added here are 10 (or 11) of my most favorite song that he directed -

10> Mere Sang Sang Aaya Teri Yaadon Ka Mela- Rajput- Lovely song and Kishore's vocal
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut2ubMiln0Q[/YOUTUBE]

9> Ae Meri Topi Palat Ke Aa- Funtoosh - He was only 21 when he directed this song.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVE8zvQPINM[/YOUTUBE]

8> Abhi Na Jaon Chodh Kar- Hum Dono - He was hired to direct songs and wrote script for this movie.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITg3HjPRFNQ[/YOUTUBE]

7> Paal Bhar Ke Liye - Johnny Mera Naam - .Hema never looked as pretty as she did in this movie.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00Kzvb2s7LE[/YOUTUBE]

6> Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat - Teen Deviyan - One of my favorite movie actually. He used long shots here and perfected technique in his next few.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w46g9tPDXUE[/YOUTUBE]

5>Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Tum Rehti Ho - Blackmail - There is no innovation but the song is so incredibly romantic that I had to add it here.
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMuRRXCuy-4[/YOUTUBE]

I am having tough time picking only 1 song from next 5 movies. But here you are-

4> Aankhon Mein Kya Ji - Nau Do Gyarah - Kishor's lovely duet and Dev Anand at his romantic best.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6OiDjADb8g[/YOUTUBE]


3> Hothon Pe Aisi Baath - Jewel Thief - This song is epic. Koi Shaakh Ya Sawaal.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udKRYHygDdA[/YOUTUBE]

2> Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai -Guide - Anthem of women liberation

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpLyDTEw3Z4[/YOUTUBE]

1> O Haseena Zulfonwaali - Teesri Manzil- My favorite all time go to movie. And this song has Helen and Shammi who actually learnt to play drums for this movie. Asha and Rafi singing their heart out and RD's awesome music.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jce60yu1Wgw[/YOUTUBE]

Ties with

1> Tere Ghar Ke Samne -Tere Ghar Ke Samne - Movie filled with lovely songs but this song takes the cake. Watch Nutan in glass when VFX did not exist.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwEdTapXw4k[/YOUTUBE]

Nice topic

TM U picked all great songs...very good choice👏

Tere ghar ke samne and Abhi na jao❤️😳

My favs are Abhi Na Jao Chod Ke and Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas

@TM fab topic...Vijay Anand knows for his unique song picturisation

OMG, bookmarking. Never knew about him, will watch videos!:)

He was the main lead in Kora Kagaz.

Wow, nice topic! ⭐️

Originally posted by: sbk2

Wow, nice topic! ⭐️

I think Dev Anand's movies were much better when they were directed by Vijay Anand ( as opposed to Dev himself directing his movies later).

Vijay Anand himself was a decent actor. Kora Kagaz is such an amazing movie! And the serial Tehkikat was so entertaining...I still remember watching it.