Holi has been a festival closest to my heart. Something in the weather -
just turning cold to warm - also brings out the warmth amongst
ourselves, while making us drop all our pretensions and open up our
heart. It is a festival that brings out bohemian of most of us. A festival like this, naturally also opened up the possibility for Pancham to unleash his creativity most effectively. No wonder he has a number of
songs centered around Holi.
Beginning from Kati Patang to Sholay, I can remember at least six movies where Pancham had composed a song for Holi. Each of these have remained amongst the playlists for the Holi parties.
My favourite, of these, is from a movie - Paraya Dhan, released in
1971. The movie, starring Rakesh Rohan & a very beautiful Hema
Malini, alongwith Balraj Sahni & Ajit was shot for a major part in
the valley of Kullu. Its composition had a different flavour altogether,
something like the sound from western curry classic meeting the music
of the valley. The fusion was simply brilliant as most of the songs went
on to become classics over the year.
For example, this Holi
song, lyrics for which were written by Anand Bakshi. It has a rhythm
that is unlike a normal Holi song. Even the instruments are not really
the traditional instruments.Asha Bhosle & Manna Dey add their
brilliant vocal rendition to the composition. The result is a song
which conveys the mood of this festival of colours in a perfect manner.
Wishing you a very happy Holi, as you listen to this gem from Pancham:
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