Subhash K Jha continues Guru Dutt's birth centenary celebrations by listing 10 immortal songs.
Ye Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaye from Pyaasa
S D Burman's Pyaasa soundtrack is among his best.
This song is written by Sahir Ludhianvi and sung by Mohammed Rafi.
Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par from Pyaasa
Once again, Rafi does full justice to Sahir Ludhianvi's prophetic words, written in the Nehruvian era.
Jaane Woh Kaise Log The from Pyaasa
Guru Dutt's disenchantment was voiced by Hemant Kumar.
Kaifi Azmi's words followed Guru Dutt to his death: 'Humne toh bas kaliyan maangi, kaaton ka haar mila'.
Dekhi Zamane Ki Yaari from Kaagaz Ke Phool
S D Burman, Kaifi Azmi and Mohammed Rafi create a magical song.
Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam from Kaagaz Ke Phool
Guru Dutt's wife Geeta Dutt sings this song on lost love.
Mili Khak Mein Mohabbat from Chaudhvin Ka Chand
By the time this film was made, there were serious cracks in Guru Dutt's equation with Waheeda Rehman.
Ye Raat Ye Chandni Phir Kahan from Jaal
Dev Anand serenades Geeta Bali in Hemant Kumar's voice.
Jane Kahan Mera Jigar Gaya Ji from Mr & Mrs 55
Guru Dutt's light romance with Madhubala was showcased in this flirtatious Rafi-Geeta Dutt duet. O P Nayyar composed the song.
Koi Door Se Aawaz De Chale Aao from Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
When Meena Kumari lip-synced to Geeta Dutt's pain-lashed voice, it became the physical representation of every isolated artiste.
Aankhon Hi Aankhon Mein Ishara Ho Gaya from CID
The biggest chartbuster was Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan filmed on Guru Dutt's best friend Johnny Walker, scored by O P Nayyar.