Mumbai. If you have seen Shammi Kapoor’s songs, his style is different. Shammi was very conscious of his songs and shot them from the heart. He was also present during the recording of the songs. When we talk about his favorite singers, the name of Mohammad Rafi comes first. The pairing of Rafi Sahib and Shammi was special and he sang most of Shammi’s songs. Once Rafi sahib took Shammi to musician O.P. had quarreled with Nayyar and Shammi remained grateful to him for this statement throughout his life. Come, song of the week Let’s talk about this story and song.
Shammi Kapoor used to bring a different energy to his songs. Along with films, he also thought a lot about his songs. Whenever a song to be shot on him was being recorded, he himself reached the recording studio. Something similar happened once during the recording of the songs of the film ‘Kashmir Ki Kali’. A special song was to be recorded for the film. Shammi also reached there, his favorite singer Rafi was going to sing the song.
Kali of Kashmir
Nayyar Sahib did not like this idea
The film ‘Kashmir Ki Kali’ was released on 20 November 1964. Directed by Shakti Samant, the film starred Sharmila Tagore alongside Shammi Kapoor. This was Sharmila’s Hindi debut film and was loved by the audience. The film’s music was composed by OP Nayyar and its lyrics were penned by SS Bihari. The film’s song ‘Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra’ was to be shot at Dal Lake. Shammi was also there when the song was to be recorded and when he heard the song he requested Nayyar Sahib. At the end of the song, Shammi asked to record ‘Tareef Karun Kya Usi Jones Tumhe Bana…’ in a different pitch and in a different style. Nayyar Sahib did not like Shammi’s idea and refused. Shammi explained to Nayyar Sahib many times but he did not agree.
After singing 3 intervals, Rafi Sahib got angry, left the recording, saying to Pancham Dan – ‘Why are you making me sin?’
Shammi and Rafi
Shammi Kapoor’s face fell
After Nayyar Sahib’s refusal, Shammi gets depressed. When Mohammad Rafi Sahib asked him what happened? So Shammi Kapoor told the whole thing and said that this way the song will be better. Then Rafi Sahib said, ‘Okay, we will do this’. On this Shammi said that Nair sir is not ready for this. Rafi Sahib said, ‘You wait, I will talk’. Rafi Sahab went to Nayyar Sahab and said, ‘His Nayyar’s problem is that I am the one who sings, he is the one who sings, then why are you worried?’ On this Nayyar Sahib said, ‘No, it will take a lot of time’. At this Rafi Sahib explained, ‘Hey, let’s try and if it doesn’t work then we’ll cut it’. Hearing this, Nayyar Sahib agreed and the ending of the song was recorded as Shammi wanted.
After the recording, Nayyar Sahib was also happy with the new experiment. When this song came to the film, Shammi’s style touched the hearts of the audience. Shammi Kapoor always thanked Rafi Sahib for this. Now listen to the song again and pay special attention to the end…
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Tags: Entertainment Specials, Mohammad Rafi, Shammi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore
First published: December 24, 2023, 06:17 IST