Rain Song 3:
Such has been the endless fascination with rain in Indian movie songs, that you will find exceptionally refreshing rain songs in almost every era, every decade of film making. Invariably the rain song would even move the story further (yes, yes, believe me they did). It was in the rain that the coy heroine would give up her inhibitions, the gallant hero would get to offer her an umbrella or a ride back home. Sometimes they would be stranded in sylvan settings, forced to break the ice with some cognac and cuddling. The hero would get to show his caveman instincts, create a fire out of nothing to warm the shivering heroine. She'd also have to undress and dry her clothes, and in the interim she would have to make do with draping a blanket or a bed sheet. All in all, to prudish Indian audiences, rain always brought the thrill of the unknown, a little peekaboo here and there. It may all sound amusing today, but I am sure many remember the time when instead of a kissing scene, one would see two flowers coochie cooing next to each other on the screen. So much for forced censorship and protectionism!
Some rain songs brought up old memories, some pleasant, others painful. They gave the narrative a turn with a flashback....reminiscent of more beautiful times. The contrast between a much in love rain drenched couple to a fugitive on the run taking shelter in his ex-girlfriend's house (albeit unknowingly) gave this movie a dramatic twist. It was quite an intense and gripping movie. But this rain song provided a much needed relief and also managed to convey the human and humane side of criminals. After all no one is born a criminal. Often circumstances and situations turn people into unrecognisable creatures. The song however is very soft, beautiful and much required. It was almost a pivot point on which the two narratives of the story were hinged. Must say Kalyanji Anandji culled out a very powerful tune and Rajender Krishan wrote haunting lyrics to this song, that stay with you much after the movie is over.
Such has been the endless fascination with rain in Indian movie songs, that you will find exceptionally refreshing rain songs in almost every era, every decade of film making. Invariably the rain song would even move the story further (yes, yes, believe me they did). It was in the rain that the coy heroine would give up her inhibitions, the gallant hero would get to offer her an umbrella or a ride back home. Sometimes they would be stranded in sylvan settings, forced to break the ice with some cognac and cuddling. The hero would get to show his caveman instincts, create a fire out of nothing to warm the shivering heroine. She'd also have to undress and dry her clothes, and in the interim she would have to make do with draping a blanket or a bed sheet. All in all, to prudish Indian audiences, rain always brought the thrill of the unknown, a little peekaboo here and there. It may all sound amusing today, but I am sure many remember the time when instead of a kissing scene, one would see two flowers coochie cooing next to each other on the screen. So much for forced censorship and protectionism!
Some rain songs brought up old memories, some pleasant, others painful. They gave the narrative a turn with a flashback....reminiscent of more beautiful times. The contrast between a much in love rain drenched couple to a fugitive on the run taking shelter in his ex-girlfriend's house (albeit unknowingly) gave this movie a dramatic twist. It was quite an intense and gripping movie. But this rain song provided a much needed relief and also managed to convey the human and humane side of criminals. After all no one is born a criminal. Often circumstances and situations turn people into unrecognisable creatures. The song however is very soft, beautiful and much required. It was almost a pivot point on which the two narratives of the story were hinged. Must say Kalyanji Anandji culled out a very powerful tune and Rajender Krishan wrote haunting lyrics to this song, that stay with you much after the movie is over.
Another not-so-famous yet a classic...u do have good choice in selecting soothing songs!
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