It has been a year already. Last year I had posted Describing the heroine songs remembering the great Mohammed Rafi, whose death anniversary falls on 31^st July. Our heroes describe the beauty of the heroine in happier times but they also get into a naughty mood sometimes. This leads to some situations involving teasing or flirting with the heroine. While the heroine will be annoyed, the annoyance doesn’t stay that long. The hero is soon forgiven and romance walks in to take the story ahead.

The teasing / flirting can be expressed in different ways as evident from the songs in today’s post. Mohammed Rafi, being the versatile artist could mould his voice to fit any situation and leave his impact. So, here are 10 songs, all on different heroes. Which songs do you remember?

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1) Song: Apni To Har Aah Ek Toofan Hai
Film: Kala Bazar (1960)
Credits: Shailendra | S. D. Burman | Mohammed Rafi

This is an unusual song set in a train compartment. Waheeda Rehman is travelling to Ooty with her parents. She and her mother have occupied the top berths while her father is sitting in the lower berth. Dev Anand is the fourth passenger, a stranger. He suddenly starts singing this song. The lyrics portray as if he is singing a devotional song to the uparwala (the almighty!) but that is not so. He is actually addressing the song to the heroine whom he wants to impress. (Unknown to her, he has been following her and wants to get close, as in fall in love).

This is a soft song with an undertone of teasing. The heroine keeps wondering the meaning and intention of the lyrics. Mohammed Rafi impresses by singing with an extra soft tone.

Apni toh har aah ek toofan hain,
Kya kare woh jaan kar anjaan hain,
Uparwala jaan kar anjaan hain,
Apni toh har aah ek toofan hain

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2) Song: Aji Qibla Mohtarma
Film: Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963)
Credits: Majrooh Sultanpuri | O. P. Nayyar | Mohammed Rafi

Joy Mukherjee was one of the those 60s heroes who was blessed to have Mohammed Rafi as his playback voice in majority of the songs. This is a playful song in Nasir Hussain’s movie. Joy Mukherjee and Asha Parekh are out in the countryside when the heroine’s friends arrive unexpectedly. She doesn’t know how to tackle the situation. And the hero embarrasses her further by singing this teasing number.

Aji qibla, mohtarma, kabhi shola, kabhi naghma,
Iss aap ke andaaz ka haaye kya kehna

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3) Song: Hum Hi Se Mohabbat
Film: Leader (1964)
Credits: Shakeel Badayuni | Naushad | Mohammed Rafi

It is rare to see Dilip Kumar in a teasing and flirtatious mood and Mohammed Rafi adds an extra dimension with his singing. There is a long scene which culminates into the song. Dilip Kumar annoys Vyjanthimala to the fullest extent with his irritating antics. Her reactions are worth noticing too.

Hum hi se mohabbat hum hi se ladaai,
Are maar daalaa duhaai duhaai,
Abhi naasamajh ho uthaao na khhanjar,
Kahi mud na jaaye tumhaari kalaai

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4) Song: April Fool Banaya
Film: April Fool (1964)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Mohammed Rafi and Saira Banu

Biswajeet was another hero who immensely benefited by Mohammed Rafi singing for him. There are many romantic songs of this combination. Based on the April Fool’s Day concept, this is a typical song where the hero tricks and “fools” the heroine (Saira Banu). She is angry with him and he doesn’t miss the chance to irritate her further.

April fool banaya toh unko gussa aaya,
To mera kya kasoor, zamane ka kasoor,
Jisne dastoor banaya

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5) Song: Lal Chhadi Maidaan Khadi
Film: Janwar (1965)
Credits: Shailendra | Shankar Jaikishan | Mohammed Rafi

How can a Mohammed Rafi list be complete without a Shammi Kapoor song? He probably sang the most number of teasing numbers for Shammi Kapoor. What a perfectly matching voice! In this song he refers to the heroine (Rajshri) as a red stick and bothers her as only Shammi Kapoor can.

Laal chhadi maidaan khadi,
Kya khub ladi kya khub ladi,
Ham dil se gaye ham jaan se gaye,
Bas aankh mili aur baat badhi

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6) Song: Ae Nargis-E-Mastaana
Film: Arzoo (1965)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Mohammed Rafi

This is a bit different song but with a teasing tone. The heroine (Sadhana) has some misconceptions about the hero (Rajendra Kumar). But they have been almost resolved. The hero voices his feelings by taunting her and listing down his “complaints.” She readily accepts them and this is the beginning of romance between the two characters. This was a period when Rajendra Kumar could do no wrong. His consecutive films were turning hits. Not the forget the contribution of Mohammed Rafi in achieving this success.

Ae nargis-e-mastaana,
Bas itni shikayat hai,
Bas itni shikayat hai

Samjha humein begaana,
Bas itni shikayat hai,
Bas itni shikayat hai

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7) Song: O Dilbar Janiye
Film: Haseena Maan Jayegi (1968)
Credits: Prakash Mehra | Kalyanj Anandji | Mohammed Rafi

Compared to his brother Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor had a mild personality and you would normally not imagine him in such flirting with the heroine songs. But here he attempts to do that (and succeeds). He goes all out in chasing Babita and being a nuisance. Once again, Mohammed Rafi complements the onscreen happenings with his impressive rendition.

O dilbar jaaniye tere hain hum tere,
Chhupa lenge in aankhon mein,
Sanam hum gham tere

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8) Song: Rukh Se Zara Naqaab Hata Do
Film: Mere Huzoor (1968)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Mohammed Rafi

Like the first song, this has a soft and subtle tone. The film is set in Lucknow with all the tehzeeb and etiquette. So the flirting has to match, right? Mohammed Rafi sings for Jeetendra who flirts/ woos a burqa clad Mala Sinha. Jeetendra plays a poet (shaayar). There is no much moving around as the characters are travelling in a train. But the desired effect is achieved by the lyrics, composition and, of course the vocals.

Apne Rukh Per Nigaah Karane Do,
Khubsurat Gunaah Karane Do,
Rukh Se Pardaa Hataao Jaan-E-Hayaa,
Aaj Dil Ko Tabaah Karane Do,
Rukh Se Zaraa Naqaab Uthaa Do Mere Huzoor
Jalwaa Phir Ek Baar Dikhaa Do Mere Huzoor

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9) Song: Chup Chup Chup Kyo Baithi Ho
Film: Hamrahi (1974)
Credits: Jan Nisar Akhtar | Kalyanji Anandji | Mohammed Rafi

And here is another train song with Mohammed Rafi in a mischievous mood. Actually Randhir Kapoor in a flirty mood with his co-passenger Tanuja. Travelling together on a long journey, will our hero miss the opportunity?

Chup chup chup kyu baithi ho,
Main bhi akela or tum bhi akeli ho,
Tumsa haseen dekha nahi mujhsa jawaan hoga kaha,
Khatre bade hai in raho mein, ho aaja aaja meri baho mein,
Chup chup chup kyu baithi ho…

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10) Song: O Meri Mehbooba
Film: Dharam Veer (1977)
Credits: Anand Bakshi | Laxmikant Pyarelal | Mohammed Rafi

And to end the list, a Dharmendra – Zeenat Aman song. He, a blacksmith and she a princess. Actually things have got sorted between the two but our hero has fun troubling her and plays a prank one last time. She detests him as he sings the song but that is temporary. By the end of the song all is forgiven and the romance is on track.

O meri mehbooba mehbooba mehbooba,
Tujhey jaana hai toh jaa teri marzi mera kya,
Par dekh jo tu ruth kar chali jayegi,
Tere saath hi mere marne ki khabar aayegi,
O meri mehbooba