Kalyanji-Anandji's Top 10 Songs

On Kalyanji's birth anniversary on June 30, Subhash K Jha picks 10 chartbusters from Kalyanji-Anandji's successful career.

Mere Desh Ki Dharti from Upkar
Some of Kalyanji-Anandji's biggest hits were for Manoj Kumar. This was written by Gulshan Bawra and sung by Mahendra Kapoor.

Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet from Purab Aur Paschim
Mahendra Kapoor sings another hit for Manoj Kumar and Kalyanji-Anandji.

Laila O Laila from Qurbani
This song was sung by Kanchan, the wife of Babla Shah, Kalyanji-Anandji's younger brother.

Dum Dum Diga Diga from Chhalia
This upbeat song typifies Mukesh's alliance with Kalyanji-Anandji.

Yeh Mera Dil Pyar Ka Deewana from Don
This number -- filmed on Helen and sung by Asha Bhosle -- can gets your foot tapping.

Salaam-e-Ishq from Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
This mujra was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar.

Zindagi Ka Safar from Safar
This Rajesh Khanna starrer featured 2 Kishore Kumar gems: Jeevan Se Bhari Teri Aankhen and this meditative number, written by Indeevar.

Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas from Blackmail
Another Kishore Kumar chartbuster.

Ja Re Ja O Harjayee from Kalicharan
Lata Mangeshkar gives us a big hit, picturised on Reena Roy.

Wada Karle Sajna from Haath Ki Safai
A piano-based love ballad filmed on Simi Garewal and Vinod Khanna, sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi.

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