An all-time favourite from Mohammad Rafi from *Neelkamal*. During one of its re-runs, I watched this film in the 80s ( film was from 1968) especially for this song. The pain and longing in the voice of Rafi Saab, literally tugs at your heart. Oh boy, when I saw this song on screen, I was so disappointed. The stone-faced ‘ Jaani’ Raaj Kumar’s wooden expressions did not do justice to this landmark song. No way did Raaj Kumar, display the pain of separation in Rafi’s voice. Possibly, the scene, where Raaj Kumar is buried alive behind a stone wall, accounted for his deadpan expressions. Oh, for a Sivaji Ganesan, was an immediate thought.
One of Ravi’s finest composition, among the best of Rafi and Sahir Ludhianvi, this is one song that is best enjoyed with eyes closed, rather than watching it on screen. Judge for yourself.
Magic of Mohammad Rafi – 41
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