Mr Rathod’s rendition was (Nig)amazing

The name of a certain Mr Ansari Israrely taken in the same breath as those of the other lyricists who collaborated on the soundtrack of Sarfarosh.

But it would not be incorrect to state that he penned one of the most awesome numbers in the film – Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaaye.

The longest of the four songs from the film on this blog, it was half-a-dozen minutes and 18 seconds long. It was, in fact, the longest song in the film.

Composed by Jatin-Lalit, the track was rendered by Roop Kumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam.

Roop Kumar certainly R(ath)o(cke)d it

Toh Chaloon, the Roop Kumar Rathod solo from Border, was one of the most memorable numbers of the 1990s.

The best adjective to describe the track was soulful. 

It would not be incorrect to state the highlight of the song, which was eight minutes and 21 seconds long, were its lyrics. Javed Akhtar penned them.

The best line was, “Aye jaate hue lamhon, zara thehro zara thehro” (which could be translated to, “Hey passing moments, please pause”.)

There’s no two ways about the fact that it was one of Anu Malik’s best compositions to date.

It deserved all the honouRS

India’s 73^rd Independence Day is around the corner, and it would be appropriate to commemorate the occasion with Sandese Aate Hain – undoubtedly the piece de resistance of the soundtrack of Border.

It was the longest song in the film – it was 10 minutes and 19 seconds long.

Javed Akhtar won the National Film Award, Filmfare Award and Star Screen Award for Best Lyricist.

The Son(u)g was rendered by Roop Kumar Rathod and Mr Nigam, who were nominated in the Best Male Playback Singer category at the Star Screen Awards.

It was composed by Anu Malik.

It was rendered Rath(od)er well

The Dutts – Sunil and son Sanjay – have one thing in common: both starred in different films of the same name – Gumrah.

Unfortunately, the 1993 film, which starred the latter, didn’t boast of an outstanding soundtrack (which was ironic, considering its songs were composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal).

But it had a memorable number – Main Tera Aashiq Hoon.

It certainly wouldn’t be incorrect to state that it was the breakthrough song of crooner Roop Kumar Rathod, one of the scions of a musical clan (his brothers are Shravan and Vinod Rathod).

The track was penned by Anand Bakshi.