Parting or separation is another common theme in movies. Parting between parents and children, siblings, friends and lovers are often shown on screen. Many a times, the parting is filled with sorrow. And the cycle is complete when a reunion occurs later or towards the end of the movie. Today’s post is not about sorrowful parting. Rather a romantic happy separation. The romantic couple has spent some hours (or moments?) together. Parting is imminent but not something they look forward to. Presenting 10 songs covering this temporary happy separation.
1) Song: Din Saara Guzaara
Film: Junglee (1961)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Mohammed Rafi & Lata Mangeshkar
Shammi Kapoor and Saira Banu romancing in Kashmir. This is their last meeting for some time as he will be leaving Kashmir to go back home. A visually pleasing song capturing the beauty of the location and the lead pair.
Ye chanchal ye haseen raat, haay kaash aaj na aati,
Har din ke baad raat hai, ek din to thhahar jaati, Koi hum se bichhad ke na jaata, jeeene ka maza aaa jaata,
Mere yaar shabba khair, mere yaar shabba khair
2) Song: Abhi Na Jaao Chhodkar
Film: Hum Dono (1961)
Credits: Sahir | Jaidev | Mohammed Rafi & Asha Bhosle
One of the most memorable songs in this genre. Dev Anand is requesting Sadhana to not leave him so early but she knows him well and is not in the mood to agree. There is a long scene without dialogues which culminates beautifully into the song. We are also introduced to the signature tune which repeats in Main zindagi ka saath nibhaata chala gaya.
3) Song: Aaj Ki Mulaaqat Bas Itni
Film: Bharosa (1963)
Credits: Rajendra Krishan | Ravi | Mahendra Kapoor & Lata Mangeshkar
Guru Dutt and Asha Parekh as the romantic leads. Its refreshing to watch a happy Guru Dutt. This is a cute nok-jhok filled parting song.
Kabhi kabhi aise bhi aya karo, chaand nikale toh ghar jaaya karo,
Aayenge jaaenge marzi se hum, pyaar hai toh naaz bhi uthhaaya karo,
Achchhi nahin hoti hai zid itni, dekho hamein tumse hain preet kitni,
Aaj ki mulaaqaat bas itni
4) Song: Ab Der Ho Gayi Wallah
Film: Rustom Sohrab (1963)
Credits: Qamar Jalalabadi | Sajjad Hussain | Asha Bhosle
Rustom Sohrab is a costume drama. The song features an unlikely pair of Premnath (as Rustom) and Mumtaz (as Shahroo). Mumtaz is requesting him to let her leave and promises to meet him again.
5) Song: Aji Humse Bachkar Kaha Jaaiyega
Film: Arzoo (1965)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Mohammed Rafi
A short song and sort of part 2 of Aji rooth kar ab with superb singing. Romantic couple Rajendra Kumar and Sadhana have been spending blissful moments in a shikara. Evening sets in and Sadhana gets ready to leave as he addresses the song to her.
Aji Humse Bachkar Kahan Jaaiyega,
Jahan Jaaiyega Hume Paaiyega
Yeh Kaisa Nasha Hai, Yeh Kaisa Asar Hai
Na Kabu Me Dil Hai, Na Bas Me Nazar Hai
Jara Hosh Aa Le Chale Jaaiyega
Theher Jaaiyega, Theher Jaaiyega
6) Song: Sayonara
Film: Love In Tokyo (1966)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Lata Mangeshkar
This will be one of the first songs that come to mind when we think of this theme. Asha Parekh masquerading as a Japanese lady, speaking in chaste Hindi and Joy Mukherjee falling for her. Evergreen song complemented by the sights of Japan.
Chhod de meri baahon ko, rok na meri raahon ko,
Itni bhi betaabi kya, samjha apni nigaahon ko,
Sayonara sayonara
7) Song: Chale Jana Zara Thehro
Film: Around The World (1967)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Mukesh & Sharda
Good lyrics and tune but an aging Raj Kapoor and much younger Rajshri are hard to digest. And Sharda..well…
Abhi aaye ho baitho toh, yeh mausam bhi suhana hai,
Abhi toh hal-e-dil tumko nigahon se sunana hai,
Nazar pyasi yeh dil pyasa, kisi kaa dum nikalata hai
Yeh manzar dekhakar jaana, chale jaana
8) Song: Dhal Gaya Din
Film: Humjoli (1970)
Credits: Anand Bakshi | Laxmikant Pyarelal | Mohammed Rafi & Asha Bhosle
A unique song set to the rhythm of badminton shots. The leads Jeetendra and Leena Chandawarkar are playing badminton. The sun sets as they continue playing. In between shots, Leena reminds him its time to go home but he insists her on staying, a bit longer.
9) Song: Achcha To Hum Chalte Hain
Film: Aan Milo Sajna (1970)
Credits: Anand Bakshi | Laxmikant Pyarelal | Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar
Another catchy and evergreen offering. Rajesh Khanna and Asha Parekh parting with a commitment to meet again. A nice give and take song with practical lyrics.
Kisine dekha to nahi tumhein aate, Nahi main aayi hoon chhupte chhupate,
Deir kar di badi, zara dekho to ghadi,
Offo meri to ghadi band hai, Teri yeh adaa mujhe pasand hai,
Dekho baatein waatein karlo jaldi jaldi, Phir na kehna abhi aayi abhi chal di,
To aao paas baithein pal do pal, Aaj nahin kal, kyon kyon! Aaj nahin kal,
Yeh to ek bahana hai, Wapas ghar bhi jaana hai,
Kitni jaldi yeh din dhalte hain. Haaye! Tata
Achcha to hum chalte hain
10) Song: Kal Ki Haseen Mulaaqat Ke Liye
Film: Charas (1976)
Credits: Anand Bakshi | Laxmikant Pyarelal | Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar
The song occurs in a hotel where Dharmendra and Hema Malini are staying in adjoining rooms. But separating for the night is difficult for both of them. Dharmendra is not in the mood to leave. A lot of convincing and pushing from Hema is needed as they sing the song. A pity the other guests do not complain!
Cine Gaurav 