Yaad means memory or remembrance. It can be good or bad. In Hindi cinema, yaad is most commonly associated with separation. And mostly involving lovers or family members. When you leave or separate from someone, the best way to express yourself is through a song. There are so many songs on yaad and yaadein. In today’s post, we revisit some duet songs on this theme.

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1) Song: Kahan Ho Tum
Film: Malhar (1951)
Credits: Kaif Irfani | Roshan | Mukesh and Lata Mangeshkar

Malhar is an obscure film produced by Mukesh under the banner Darling Films(!). The only “yaad“of this movie today is its beautiful songs. This memorable song is picturized on Arjun and Shammi (the same Shammi who became famous as a character actress in later years). A sorrowful song and probably one of those which is best heard than seen!

Kaha ho tum, zaraa awaaz do, hum yaad karte hai,
Kabhi bharte hai aahe aur kabhi fariyaad karte hai,
Kaha ho tum…

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2) Song: Yaad Kiya Dil Ne
Film: Patita (1953)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Hemant Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar

A classic composition by Shankar Jaikishan and one of those immortal duets. The voices blend nicely with the onscreen characters. Dev Anand and Usha Kiran enjoy some moments of bliss on screen.

Yaad kiya dil ne kahaan ho tum,
Jhumati bahaar hai kahaan ho tum,
Pyaar se pukaar lo jahaan ho tum,
Pyaar se pukaar lo jahaan ho tum

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3) Song: Tumhe Yaad Hoga
Film: Satta Bazaar (1959)
Credits: Gulshan Bawra | Kalyanji Anandji | Hemant Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar

While the movie stars Balraj Sahni and Meena Kumari, the song is picturized on another young pair of Suresh and Vijaya Chowdhury. Similar to the song from Malhar, this is another song to be enjoyed in its audio version. A lilting composition by Kalyanji Anandji, enhanced by the soulful singing.

Tumhe yaad hogaa kabhi hum mile the,
Mohabbat ki raaho mein mil ke chale the,
Bhoola do mohabbat mein hum tum mile the,
Sapna hi samjho ke mil ke chale the…

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4) Song: Aapne Yaad Dilaya To Mujhe Yaad Aaya
Film: Aarti (1962)
Credits: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Roshan | Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar

Aarti had all good songs and this is another classic composition by Roshan. Meena Kumari is so expressive as she responds to Pradeep Kumar and joins him in the duet.

Aapne yaad dilaya to mujhe yaad aaya,
Ke mere dil pe pada tha koi gham ka saya,
Aapne yaad dilaya

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5) Song: Woh Jab Yaad Aaye
Film: Parasmani (1963)
Credits: Asad Bhopali | Laxmikant Pyarelal | Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar

This is one of the best songs of Laxmikant Pyarelal in their debut film with a combination of good lyrics and singing. Filmed on a forgettable couple of Mahipal and Geetanjali, this is a memorable song in raag Yaman. It describes the state of the separated characters.

Wo jab yaad aaye bahut yaad aaye,
Gham-e-zindagi ke andhere mein humne,
Chirag-e-mohabbat jalaaye bujhaaye,
Wo jab yaad aaye bahut yaad aaye

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6) Song: Yaad Mein Teri
Film: Mere Mehboob (1963)
Credits: Shakeel Badayuni | Naushad | Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar

Mere Mehboob was another movie with one great song after the other. Rajendra Kumar and Sadhana play the romantic couple. This is a sad song about separation when the lovers are forced to move away from each other. Life is a sorrow when your loved one is not with you with only memories as your companion.

Yaad mein teri jaag jaag ke hum, raat bhar karwatein badalte hain,
Har ghadi dil mein teri ulfat ke, dheeme dheeme chiraag jalte hain, Jabse toone nigaah pheri hai, din hai soona to raat andheri hai,
Chaand bhi ab nazar nahin aataa….ab sitaarein bhi kam nikalte hain,

Yaad mein teri jaag jaag ke..

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7) Song: Wo Din Yaad Karo
Film: Hamrahi (1963)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar

A light song talking about golden times. Mehmood and Shubha Khote are a married couple with kids. They remember the memorable times when they had lesser domestic compulsions. Life was so enjoyable then but alas change is inevitable.

Woh din yaad karo, woh din yaad karo
Woh chhup chhup ke milna, woh hansnaa hansaana,
Woh din yaad karo

Woh din yaad karo, woh din yaad karo,
Woh phoolon ki chhaiyyaan, woh mausam suhaana,
Woh din yaad karo

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8) Song: Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Film: Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
Credits: Majrooh Sultanpuri | R. D. Burman | Mohammed Rafi and Kishore Kumar

A duet which becomes a reuniting song for 3 brothers. The youngest brother (Tariq) sings the song which their family used to sing together every year. However their parents are killed and the three brothers are forced to separate. They remain connected by the memory of those times. After many years, through a coincidence, the 3 of them are at the same location. While Tariq sings, Vijay Arora joins in and identifies himself as his elder brother. The third brother Dharmendra is overjoyed to find his long lost brothers.

Yaadon Ki Baaraat Nikli Hai Aaj Dil Ke Dwaare,
Dil Ke Dwaare,
Sapnon Ki Shehnai Beete Deeno Ko Pukare,
Dil Ke Dwaare,
Ho O O Chhedo Tarane Milan Ke Pyaare Pyaare,
Sang Hamare….

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9) Song: Naam Gum Jayega
Film: Kinara (1977)
Credits: Gulzar | R. D. Burman | Bhupinder Singh and Lata Mangeshkar

An iconic song because of the words “Meri awaaz hi pehchaan hai, gar yaad rahe“! From the pen of Gulzar. The song describes how things, events will come and go but ultimately its the voice which will remain eternal, only if remembered.

Naam gum jaayegaa,
Chehra ye badal jayegaa,
Meri awaaz hi pehchaan hai,
Gar yaad rahe…

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10) Song: Yaad Aa Rahi Hai
Film: Love Story (1981)
Credits: Anand Bakshi | R. D. Burman | Amit Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar

And to end the list a song between two young lovers. A typical situation where the boy meets the girl and hate each other. Circumstances lead them to spend time together. Later when they separate, the separation leads to the realization of love. They sing this beautiful duet remembering each other. Starring Kumar Gaurav and Vijayta Pandit. There is a solo version of the song for which Amit Kumar won the FilmFare award.

Yaad aa rahi hai, teri yaad aa rahi hai,
Yaad aane se, tere jaane se, jaan ja rahi hai