Talking about the punch that Pancham's music carried, here is another
song, with an insane performance - this time from - Hum Shakal.
No, though the word insane may misguide you, the song is not from the
recent release of Sajid Khan. Rather, this was a Rajesh Khanna, Tanuja
& Moushmi starrer of 1974. Not a major hit again, the movie had some
lovely & lively numbers from RD - with Rafi & Kishore, both
singing for Pancham in this movie.
There were two compositions, not as popular,
however, which stand out. One of those was later chopped out when the
movie was released in its VCD / DVD version. However, we will come to
that song later.
Let me
first play this - Dekho Mujhe Dekho, sung by Asha and picturised on
Tanuja, performing as an insane woman. Both these performers, whenever
demanded by a situation, have always performed at the level, which can
be termed as sheer Chutzpah.
Fortunately for them, here they get
the no-holds-barred backing of Pancham - who uses jazz & Blues to
create a composition which is outstanding in its innovation. The rolling
drums, sax, trumpet, organ, all are used at a scale which complement
Asha Bhosle who modulates her voice so effortlessly in this difficult
composition. Tanuja, of course, has always been one of my most favourite
actresses, and she, with her on-screen so natural antics, take the song
to another level altogether.
Look at the result yourself: