Piya Tose Naina Lage Re - Some unknown facts about the song... BY Ashok Purang

We all know and have seen the above Classic Dance Song is from Dev Anand's Classic Film Guide (1965). But how many of us know, that the above song was Originally recorded and picturised for Bimal Roy's Classic Film Devdas (1955).

Devdas (1955) was directed by Bimal Roy. Music by S.D. Burman. Lyrics by Shailendra. The film starred Dilip Kumar, Suchitra Sen and others. Dada Burman had composed and recorded this song "Piya Tose Naina Lage Re" for the film Devdas (1955).

The song was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and was picturised on Suchitra Sen and Dilip Kumar, Dada Burman loved this song very much, composed by him But just before the release of Devdas (1955) Director Bimal Roy decided to delete this song from the film.

Dada Burman was very upset for the omission of his Classic creation But he had to keep quiet.  Years later, S.D. Burman was composing Music for Guide (1965) There was a requirement for a Dance Song, in the film, to show Waheeda Rehman's success as a Dancer.

Dada Burman offered the Old Classic Tune to Producer Dev Anand and Director Vijay Anand. Both of them loved the song. In Devdas (1955) the song was of less than 3 minutes duration. But in Guide (1965) the requirement was for a 8.30 minutes long Dance Song.

Dada Burman and Shailendra reworked on the song and a 8.30 minute long Composition, sung by Lata Mangeshkar was recorded. It was picturised on Waheeda Rehman, showing her dancing at different venues, and her success as a Dancer.

This dance song became immensely popular, after the release of Guide (1965). Dada Burman was very happy and satisfied His Classic creation, which he had composed for Devdas (1955), finally reached the public in Dev Anand's Classic Film Guide (1965).

Let us watch both the versions of the Classic song, first the song, omitted from Devdas (1955). Then the final version , which was included in Guide (1965). Let us not forget, that Dada S.D. Burman's Musical score for Guide, is considered to be the Very Best of his long Career.

Have a Look at the Video