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'Jiyo Hazaaron Saal--Happy B'day To You'- PYARE-Bhai" was sung in cheerful chorus by the select invited Guests ( including me) who were present on September 3rd at the informal 'milan-dosti-sargam' mehfil evening private 85th Bday party of sangeetkaar ‘Padma Bhushan’ Pyarelal Sharma (of legendary duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal). Their well-furnished apartment living room at Bandra (West) was studded with dozens of beautiful floral bouquets sent by large number of his fans and celeb well-wishers. Warm hospitality vibes was all thanks to Pyarelal-ji’s music-savvy courteous wife Sunila-jee and his affable son Gautam Sharma and their close relatives Amrita, Suvarna, and Gautam Haldipur. Everyone present celebrated the 85th B'Day of mahaan Bollywood composer-arranger-conductor Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma ( of legendary Laxmikant Pyarelal musical duo ) at his Bandra residence with the traditional cake-cutting followed by ad-lib live sing-song session. (Pyarelal 85th birthday)
85 years old Pyarelal ji: A confluence of music, humility, and celebration
Known for his humility, modesty and strict discipline, the genius composer and piano and violin maestro (always clad in spotless white kurta) Pyare-Bhai ( as we fondly call him) seemed emotionally overjoyed with sentiments. Holding my hand in a clasp-grip Pyare-bhai said. “With Maa Saraswati Devi’s blessings and Lord Sai Baba’s blessings, my health is fit and fine. Fit hai toh hit hai. ! Harmony and music is my life-line,” said 'global-fame' Pyare-bhai who has a sharp memory and stamina of a ‘58’ year old ( reverse of 85 !)!
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Everyone was missing Pyare-bhai’s favourite music-savvy pet parrot ‘Mithoo’ who passed away in January this year. By a strange coincidence, singer-fan Krutika gifted him an artistic crafted transparent box of wonderful cut-out images and a cute parrot in its cage.
The 85th birthday became more exciting when a group of his ardent die-hard fans including classical singers Raman Rajput and Krutika Shrivastava, singer Naeem Saqlaini, restaurateur-singer Nikhil Bhinde and eminent playback singer Vinod Seshadri ( of Kishore Kumar voice fame) fondly recalled and sang some of L-P's hit songs, even as zestful (seated ) Pyare-bhai was seen gesturing his arms to the melodic rhythmic beats. While Vinod Seshadri sang the lively fast-tempo ‘Jawaani O Deewani Tu Zindabad’, singers Raman and Nikhil sang ‘Darde Dil’ and Main Shaayar Toh Nahin’ . Both these evergreen songs were both picturised-on-Rishi Kapoor ! 'Coincidentally’, the next day ( Sept 4th ) was 'late' Rishi Kapoor's 73rd birth anniversary .
The evening guests who stayed till late also included popular concerts singer Sarrika Singh, eminent composer-arranger-violin maestro Amar Haldipur ( of movie ‘Shahenshah’ fame), eminent ace veteran musicians Arvind Haldipur, Rashid Khan , Suresh Yadav and short-statured popular actor Zaheer Shaikh with his family. While leaving and saying bye, I sing his composed song ‘Achha toh hum chalte hain and in friendly tone Pyare-bhai responds with ‘phir kab miloge’,!
Dazzling Dozen (12) super-hit film music albums of composer-duo Laxmikant Pyarelal: ---Parasmani, Dosti, Milan, Karz, Bobby, Amar Akbar Anthony, Do Raaste, Hero, Ek Duuje Ke Liye, Utsav, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Sargam !
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FAQs
Question 1:When was Pyarelal Ji's 85th birthday celebrated?
Answer:Pyarelal Ji's 85th birthday was celebrated with a traditional ceremony and live music session at his Bandra residence.
Question 2:Which artists attended the birthday celebration?
Answer:Classical singer Raman Rajput, Kritika Srivastava, singer Naeem Sakalani, restaurant-singer Nikhil Bhide and playback singer Vinod Sheshadri attended the celebration.
Question 3:What was the highlight of the birthday celebration?
Answer:The highlight was the live performance of L-P's (Laxmikant-Pyarelal) hit songs and Pyare-bhai's enthusiastically enjoying the music in rhythm.
Question 4:What are the characteristics of Pyarelal Ji?
Answer:Pyarelal Ji is known for his humility, modesty, strict discipline and deep love for music.
Question 5:Which songs of LP were sung at the ceremony?
Answer:Evergreen songs like 'Jawani O Deewani Tu Zindabad', 'Dard-e-Dil', and 'Main Shaayar To Nahin' were sung at the ceremony.
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