
Amongst traditional music styles which evolved in India, Ghazals are right up there as a unique combination of poetry and melody; which could give expressions to myriad emotions. In the hands of accomplished poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, Shakil Badayuni, Kaifi Azmi; virtuoso music composers like Naushad, Madan Mohan, Ravi & Roshan; and supremely talented singers like Mohd Rafi and Talat Mahmood(featured in the photograph); Ghazal reached amazing heights in the 50s and 60s Bollywood music. This episode attempts to take a small step towards appreciation of this genre. The featured ghazals are -
1. Main zindagi ka saath nibhaata chala gaya - Hum Dono(1961)
2. Na kisi ki ankh ka noor hoon - Lal Qila(1960)
3. Naseeb mein jiske jo likha tha - Do Badan(1966)
4. Phir wohi shaam - Jahan Ara (1964)
5. Main yeh sochkar - Haqeeqat (1964)