Jaidev's Musical Legacy- Unforgettable Songs That Touch the Heart

Today marks the 38th death anniversary of the legendary music composer Jaidev, a maestro who beautifully blended classical music with folk traditions in his compositions. Renowned for his unique style, he earned three National Film Awards for his contribution to Indian cinema's music industry.

On this occasion, let’s explore some of his evergreen songs that continue to captivate hearts even today.

Song: Allah Tero Naam, Ishwar Tero Naam
Film: Hum Dono (1961)

Song: Prabhu Tero Naam Jo Dhyaaye, Phal Paaye
Film: Hum Dono

Song: Abhi Na Jaao Chhodkar, Ke Dil Abhi
Film: Hum Dono

Song: Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya
Film: Hum Dono

 
Song: Nadi Nare Na Jao Shyam Piyaan Padun
Film: Mujhe Jeene Do

Song: Ye Dil Aur Unki Nigaahon Ke Saaye
Film: Prem Parbat (1973)

Song: Husn Haazir Hai, Mohabbat Ki Saza Paane Ko
Film: Laila Majnu (1976)

Song: Tere Dar Pe Aaya Hoon, Kuch Kar Ke Jaoonga
Film: Laila Majnu

Song: Do Deewane Sheher Mein, Raat Mein Aur Dopahar Mein
Film: Gharonda

Song: Tumhe Dekhti Hoon, Toh Lagta Hai Aise
Film: Tumhare Liye (1978)

Song: Kabhi Khud Pe, Kabhi Haalaat Pe Rona
Film: Hum Dono

Song: Maang Mein Bharele Rang Sakhi Re
Film: Mujhe Jeene Do (1963)

Song: Raat Bhi Hai Kuch Bheegi Bheegi
Film: Mujhe Jeene Do

Song: Ek Meethi Si Chubhan
Film: Reshma Aur Shera (1971)

Song: Tu Chanda, Main Chandni; Tu Taruvar, Main Shaakh Re
Film: Reshma Aur Shera

Song: Ek Akele Is Sheher Mein
Film: Gharonda (1977)

Song: Koi Gata Mein So Jata
Film: Alaap (1977)

Song: Seene Mein Jala, Aankhon Mein Toofan Sa Kyun Hai
Film: Gaman (1978)

Song: Aapki Yaad Aati Rahi, Raat Bhar
Film: Gaman (1978)


Apart from composing these timeless songs, Jaidev also assisted legendary music director S.D. Burman in various films, including Taxi Driver (1954), House No. 44 (1955), Nau Do Gyarah (1957), Kala Pani (1958), and Kala Bazar (1960). His contribution to the world of music remains invaluable and will continue to inspire generations to come.

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