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Bombay to Goa was not the first time when Usha Uthup sang in Hindi movies or under RD's baton.

It was in 1969 when Dev Anand asked Usha Uthup to sing for his forthcoming movie - Hare Rama Hare Krishna. Based on the movie script's requirement, RD planned a song with Lata Mangeshkar & Usha Uthup, but the song ultimately ended up using Asha Bhosle's voice. This was "Dum Maro Dum".

RD however used another situation in the same movie to introduce Usha Uthup to the Hindi film audience through possibly what was the first bilingual song in Hindi movies. Of course, her co-singer now was Asha. Quite possibly the way this other song was structured, Lata & Usha Uthup woiuld have been a total mismatch for each other. On the other hand Asha & Usha Uthup are able to complement each other perfectly - with RD allowing the music to suddenly extend and pace up, giving Usha Uthup a free reign to do her vocals.

The phenomenal popularity of Dum Maro Dum to some extent overshadowed this song. While in the clubs, DJ's regularly play Dum Maro Dum, this song is rarely heard, for no fault of its music or vocals. Quite possibly it is just waiting - to be re-discovered: