Laakhon Hain Yahan Dilwale

Death of a Legend - O.P.Nayyar

I learnt today that the great music legend on the 1950's - 1960's,
O.P. Nayyar was no more. He died in Bombay at the ripe old age of 81
of a cardiac arrest.

With O.P.Nayyar's passing away, the indian film world has lost a
remarkable music talent. O.P.Nayyar's music evoked images of romance,
fun, pathos, courtship, green fields, snow covered mountain tops and
of course, a tonga with the debonair hero wooing the snooty heroine
with a melody on his lips, singing to the rhythm of the hoofbeats of
his horse!! His music blended western styles with Punjabi folk and
had a very distinct sound.

For one who had no training whatsoever in classical music, O.P.Nayyar
composed gems like Chain Se Humko Kabhi, Meri Jaan Tumpe Sadke,
Raaton Ko Chori Chori, Deewana Hua Baadal, Woh Hanske Mile Humse,
Pukarta Chala Hoon Main.

He was instrumental in moulding Asha Bhosle's voice and he and Asha
gave us melodies like Aaiye Meherbaan from Howrah Bridge, Jaaiye Aap
Kahan Jaayenge from Mere Sanam, Puchho Na Humen Hum Unke Liye from
Mitti Mein Sona.

I am personally a great fan of O.P.Nayyar and thus I thought it
fitting to write this email as a tribute to this wonderful composer.
I have also recorded a song "Laakhon Hain Yahan Dilwale" as a humble attempt to sing one of his compositions.

"Dil ko kahin chain na mila
Main to duniya mein pyaare akela hi raha""

There will never be another O.P.Nayyar!!

Dil Ki Awaaz Bhi Sun

A lovely number by Mohd. Rafi and soulfully composed by O. P. Nayyar. Beautiful piano interludes in this song!!

Yeh Dil Na Hota Bechara