Early eighties were the time when the first batch of star-sons
arrived on the Hindi cinema screen. Sunil Dutt was not the first one.
Rather, it was Rajendra Kumar, who had introduced his son Kumar Gaurav -
through Love Story. Soon followed Sanjay Dutt in Rocky, Sunny Deol in
Betaab & Suniel Anand in Anand Aur Anand. Barring Suneil Anand - who
had his father to compete with in youthful energy - each one of these
stars were well received. In fact, Kumar Gaurav received an adulation that was reminiscent of Rajesh Khanna's hay days.
Since all the movies were centered around youth & romance, it was
natural for each one of them to have RD Burman - the only youthful music
director - helming the compositions. However, to my mind, this was not
the logic which made everyone go to Pancham. Rather, it was the super
success of Love Story & its music, which made the ever insecure film
industry look for the already proven formula & combinations - while
launching these new kids on the block.
Of course, apart from
Kumar Gaurav, the credit for the movie to be a big hit also went to its
music. The songs of Love Story - sugar syrupy most of them, with Amit
Kumar pairing with Lata for those romantic songs - were lovely,
melodious, sounding sweet to the ears as intended, yet lacking that
Pancham Punch.
Except this one - a seductive number penned by
Anand Bakshi. Starting with the clicking of fingers, the song has Guitar
chords soon striking a rhythmic pattern to match the lift of a Bossa
Nova. The overall effect is a lilting melody, to which the verve of
Asha Bhosle off screeen, and Aruna Irani on screen, add right dose of
impishness.
I am sure you will agree too.
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