Tumne Mujhe Dekha, Ho kar Meharbaan..

Having started on his own in 1963, Teesri manzil, in 1966, was the first mega hit which RD helmed as a music director - Creating a hit pair with Majrooh Sultanpuri, who incidentally was instrumental in bringing RD together with Nasir Hussain, the producer of Teesri Manzil. These three, together, went on to deliver 7 major hits over the years. But more about it later. Enjoy one of my most favourite songs - purely for the enigmatic music that suited the situation.

kaheen dard kee seharaa me, rukate chalate hote
in-hothhon-kee hasarat me, tapate jalate hote
meharabaan ho gayee, zulf kee badaliyaan

Ironically, this was also the first shoot of Shammi Kapoor after he had lost his wife. His expressions lend so much more meaning to the lyrics & the mood.