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Audio File Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.C. Dey, Uma Shashi & K.L. Saigal, in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Aai Hai Tu To Kaise Dil Apanaa Dikhaaun Main (3'-06") 183KB

(Kurukshetra_1945-KLSaigal-AaiHaiTuToKaiseDilApna-JameelMahzhari_PtGanpatRao.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Muhabbat Ke Gul Haay' (H.1174 HSB.3499) from the same film.]

- Aamaar Raat Pohaalo Shaarad Praate (2'-44") 164KB (Pankaj Mullick Version)

(Parichoy(Bangla)_1941-PMullick(KLSaigal)-AmarRaatPohalo-RNTagore_Tagore,RCBoral.mp3)
(Pankaj Mullick Version of this song was released on 78 rpm disc and LP : ECLP 2574)

- Aami Tomaaye Jato Shuniyechhilem Gaan (3'-07") 184KB

(JibanMaran(Bangla)_1939-KLSaigal-AamiTomaayeJato-RNTagore_Tagore,PankajMullick.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the New Theatre Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Tomaar Binaaye Gaan Chhilo' (H. 766 / H. 11766 OMC. 12996-1) from the same film.]

Audio File Not Available; However, the National Film Archive of India, Pune, has recently digitised a copy of the film which has been preserved in their archives.
[Note: The practice of using pre-recorded songs for 'playback' on the sets, with the actor(s) merely lip-synching the song during picturisation, was introduced for the very first time in Indian cinema at the New Theatres Limited, Calcutta, during the production of Bengali film 'Bhagya Chakra' (Released on Oct 3, 1935) and its Hindi version 'Dhoop Chhaon' (released on Jan 20, 1936).
Since the Urdu film 'Karwan-e-Hayat' was released much earlier (13 April, 1935), it would perhaps be reasonable to assume that this song was rendered by K.L. Saigal & Rajkumari and recorded 'live' on the sets / location during picturisation of the song sequence. It is also significant that the film was produced by The New Theatres Limited through its Lahore Branch at New India Films Ltd., Muslim Town, using a different set of crew.]

- Ab Main Kaah Karoon (Lata Mangeshkar Version) (Audio Not Available)

Shraddhanjali : My Tributes To The Immortals - Rendered by Lata Mangeshkar RPG-Saregama (1994)

- Ab Main Kaah Karoon (Dr Ravi Wankhede Version) (Audio Not Available)

Dr Ravi Wankhede 'Version' was released on- VACDD 1550/1/2, Venus Records & Tapes

- Ai Dil-e-Beqaraar Jhoom (3'-05") 182KB (Based on Raag Bihag)

(Shahjehan_1946-KLSaigal-AiDileBeqararJhoom-KhumarBarabankvi_Naushad.mp3)
[Note: The disc and sound track versions of this song appear to be identical despite variations in the relative speeds at which the two songs have been played out.
Since Saigal was not in the best of health during the production of the film, there is a strong possibility that the pre-recorded 'playback' / sound track version of his songs (including this song) from ‘Shahjehan’ were issued on 78rpm disc without recording them afresh as per the prevailing practice.
The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc with this song 'Ai Dil-e-Beqaraar Jhoom' carries K.L. Saigal song 'Chaah Barbaad Karegi Hamen' (H.1226G OMF.10613) from the same film. Refer to #27.
Quote: “Bihag has carved for itself an independent swaroopa and garnered enough melodic heft to qualify for the cachet of a raganga raga. Turning the clock back, K.L. Saigal sings for Naushad in Shahjehan (1946). Pure ear candy (to say the obvious): aidil-e-beqararjhoom". - Rajan P. Parrikar (A recognized expert on Indian Classical music- www.parrikar.org)]

- Ai Kaatib-e-Taqdeer Mujhe Itna Bataa De (3'-33") 209KB

(MySister_1944-KLSaigal-AiKaatibeTaqdeer-PtBhushan-PankajMullick.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Haay Kis But Ki Muhabbat Mein' (H.1138G OMC.19953) from the same film.]

- Ai Kaatib-e-Taqdeer (3'-07") 184K (Film 'Amar Saigal' KLS STrack Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLS-AiKaatibeTaqdeer(MySister-1944)-PtBhushan-PMullick(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was originally picturised for the film My Sister (1944) on K.L. Saigal and recorded in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then. The same film strip was used in the film 'Amar Saigal' (1955). The song sequence seems to have been modulated to fit into a shorter length though. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Ai Kaatib-e-Taqdeer (3'-53") 229KB (Polydor Stereo Version)

(MySister_1944-KLSaigal-AiKaatibeTaqdeer-PtBhushan-PankajMullick(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

- Ai Kaatib-e-Taqdeer (3'-22") 200KB (Pankaj Mullick Version)

(MySister-1944-PankajMullickVersion(KLSaigal)-AeKatibeTaqdeer-PtBhushan_PankajMullick.mp3)
(Note: This Pankaj Mullick version song was released on Columbia record No. VE. 2527 CEI.23485 during 1944)

- Ai Kaatib-e-Taqdeer (2'-51") 170KB (New Theatres Orchestral Version)

(MySister_1944-NewTheatresOrchestra(Saigal)-AeKatibeTaqdeer-PtBhushan_PankajMullick.mp3)
(Orchestra directed by Pankaj Mullick : Columbia Record GE. 2900 CEI. 23696)

- Ai Kaatib-e-Taqdeer (Ashok Khosla Version) (Audio Not Available)

- Ai Kaatib-e-Taqdeer (Dr Ravi Wankhede Version) (Audio Not Available)

- Jeene Ka Dhang Sikhaaye Jaa (2'-44") 161KB (Sound Track Version)

(Parwana_1947-KLSaigal-JeeneKaDhang-DNMadhok_KhurshidAnwar(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then. The slow rendering of the couplet "Ai phool hans ke, baagh mein kaliyan khilaaye ja, Shabnam ke ashk, apni hansi mein chhipaaye ja" on the disc version of the song was added subsequently and was not a part of the sound track version.]

(HR) H.1382 & H.1383
HSB. 3953

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Dil Ke Phaphole Jal Uthe - Andhe Ki Lathi (3'-35") 211KB (KLS 'Version' Song)

(DhoopChhaon_1935-KLS(KCDey)-DilKePhaphole-AndheKiLaathi-PtSudarshan_RCB&PM.mp3)
(Same as the song "Dil Ke Phaphole Jal Uthe, Seene Ke Daagh Se" listed at # 34)
[Note: The lyrics of this song appear to be an adaptation of a poem originally recited by a teenager, a couple of centuries ago, at a private 'Mushaira' presided over by Aatish Lucknovi (1778–1848), one of the giants of Urdu Literature. Mention of the verse can be found in the book 'Aab-e-Hayat' covering a review of Urdu literature by Mohammad Hussain Azad. Source : "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005.
Saigal's Version songs: This song was originally rendered by K.C. Dey in the film during its picturisation on K.C. Dey himself. No gramophone record was issued in the voice of K.C. Dey. K.L. Saigal was reportedly hurt on not being accomodated by Nitin Bose in the lead role for the Bengali film Bhagya Chakra and its Hindi version Dhoop Chhaon, which were produced simultaneously during 1935. In an attempt by New Theatres, calcutta, to assuage the feelings of the actor-singer, two songs from Dhoop Chhaon were recorded in the voice of K.L. Saigal and released on 78rpm discs which became hugely popular. The songs were 'Dil Ke Phaphole Jal Uthe - Andhe Ki Laathi' & 'Jeevan Ka Sukh Aaj Prabhu Mohe'. Since, he did not act in the film and the songs were originally rendered by K.C. Dey for the film, they can be considered to be 'Version' songs.
The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries Uma Shashi song 'Prem Apurv Maya Jagat Mein' from the same film.]

- Ausar Beeto Jaat Pranee Tero (3'-02") 179KB (Based on Raag Bihag)

(PuranBhagat_1933-KLSaigal-AvsarBeetoJaatPraniTero-_RCBoral.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the disc carries Saigal song 'Din Neeke Beete Jaate Hain' (H.156h HSB.227). Labels on either side of the disc do not carry the name of the film or the music composer. According to "Jab Dil Hi Toot Gaya" Compendium on KL Saigal, 2004, both these songs are from the film ‘Puran Bhagat’, whereas compilers of "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005, list them as non-film songs, opining that the music composition appears to be that of RC Boral.]

- Baabul Mora, Naihar Chhuuto Hi Jaaye (3'-09") 186KB

(StreetSinger_1938-KLSaigal-BaabulMora-Traditional,WajidAliShah_RCBoral.mp3)
[Note: The song is based on the verses written by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah in 1857 when he was exiled by the Britishers and was forced to leave his beloved city of Awadh.
The reverse side of the New Theatre Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Jeewan Been Madhur Na Baaje' (H.11697 OMC. 11444-1) from the same film.
Quote: Babul Mora - “… the supreme Bhairavi rendition of our age, among the finest pieces of recorded music in human history. K.L. Saigal‘s performance has earned the imprimatur and unvarnished admiration of the greatest classical masters, and it has for decades seized the imagination of every lay Indian. This recording from STREET SINGER (1938) is one of the reasons why, in Bertrand Russell’s words, “the human race is worth preserving."
"Upon Saigal - sahab’s ‘babul mora’ no human voice can improve". - Rajan P. Parrikar (A recognized expert on Indian Classical music- www.parrikar.org)]

- Baabul Moraa (3'-02") 181KB [Composite Kanan(2A) + Saigal(2B)] STrack Ver.-2

(StreetSinger_1938-KananDevi&KLSaigal-BaabulMora-Traditional,WajidAliShah_RCB(ST-2).mp3)
[Note: This composite sound track song drawn from the film sequence includes Kanan Devi and K.L. Saigal version of 'Babul Mora'. The individual rendering of the song by the two singers is presented separately in the following two rows.
K..L. Saigal sound track songs in the film were was picturised for the film on the actor-singer in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice. However, K.L.Saigal convinced director Phani Majumdar that his part of this composite song should be recorded 'live' during picturisation. Saigal walked around, singing the song on the sets, even while carrying and playing his harmonium. Instrumentalists, including the tabla player, moved along (away from the range of the camera) providing support.]

- Baabul Moraa, Naihar Chhuuto Hi Jaaye (0'-55") 55KB (Kanan STrack Ver. - 2A)

(StreetSinger_1938-KananDevi-BaabulMora-Traditional,WajidAliShah_RCBoral(ST-2A).mp3)
[Note: No gramophone record was issued in the voice of Kanan Devi. This sound track song was picturised for the film on Kanan Devi in her own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Baabul Moraa, Naihar Chhuuto Hi Jaaye (1'-55") 113KB (Saigal STrack - 2B)

(StreetSinger_1938-KLSaigal-BaabulMora-Traditional,WajidAliShah_RCBoral(ST-2B).mp3)
[Note: With the advent of 'playback' singing in Indian films with Bengali film 'Bhagya Chakra' (1935) and its Hindi version 'Dhoop Chhaon', the practice of recording songs 'live' on the sets during picturisation was given up. Thereafter, the practice was to record a song in advance and 'playback' the same during picturisation with the actors making synchronous lip movements.
However, K.L.Saigal convinced director Phani Majumdar that this song should be recorded 'live' during picturisation. Saigal walked around, singing the song on the sets, even while carrying and playing his harmonium. Instrumentalists, including the tabla player, moved along (away from the range of the camera) providing support.]

- Baabul Moraa (Film End Scene) (4'-51") 286KB (Kanan & Saigal STrack - 3)

(StreetSinger_1938-Kanan&Saigal-FilmEnd-BaabulMora-Traditional,WajidAliShah_RCB(ST-3).mp3)
[Note: 'Babul Mora' was once used in the final scenes of the film when Manju (Kanan Devi) sets out in search of her estranged companion Bhulwa (Saigal), even as a storm rages on, and ends on a happy note with a re-union. This version of the song, in short bits and pieces, is interspersed with dialogue and the sounds of a storm and was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal & Kanan Devi, in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Baabul Mora (2'-33") 150K (Film 'Amar Saigal' K.L. Saigal Sound Track Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLS-BaabulMora(StreetSinger-1938)-Traditional,WajidAliShah_RCB(AST).mp3)
[Note: This song from the film Street Singer (1938) was originally recorded for release on 78rpm disc by Hindusthan Records. The same song recording was used (after being modulated to fit into a shorter duration) as a radio broadcast in the film 'Amar Saigal' (1955) in the wake of news of Saigal passing away. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Baabul Moraa, Naihar Chhuuto Hi Jaaye (3'-32") 208KB (Polydor Stereo Ver.)

(StreetSinger_1938-KLSaigal-BaabulMora-Traditional,WajidAliShah_RCBoral(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

Audio File Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: The Hindi song 'Baabul Mora, Naihar Chhuuto Hii Jaaye' rendered by K.L. Saigal for Hindi film Street Singer was also included in the Bengali version of the film 'Sathi' (1938). Bengali song 'Orey O Baabool Aamar Gharey Chootey Jaaye' (Only on sound track) with similar feelings was also included in the film in the voice of Kanan Devi. Source: Compendium on KL Saigal, 2004.
This sound track song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice. However, it is not certain if (1) the same sound track song which was rendered and recorded 'live' during the shooting of the Hindi version 'Street Singer' was used or (2) a fresh version of pre-recorded 'playback' song was created for the Bengali film 'Sathi'.]

- Baagh Lagaa Doon Sajani (2'-32") 150KB (Sound Track Version)

(Tansen_1943-KLSaigal-BaaghLagaaDoonSajani-PtIndra_KhemChandPrakash(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Baalam Aaye Baso More Man Mein (3'-12") 188KB (Based on Raag Sindhura)

(Devdas_1935-KLSaigal-BaalamAayeBaso-KidarSharma_KLSaigal(TimirBaran).mp3)
[Note: According to Kidar Sharma, who penned the lyrics, the tune of this song was actually made by K.L. Saigal himself, though credit is given on the gramophone record label to Timir Baran - the Music Director for the film. (Courtesy : "Jab Dil Hi Toot Gaya" Compendium on KL Saigal, 2004.)
According to compilers of "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005, (a) Music Director Timir Baran Bhattacharya played the 'Sarod' string instrument for this song & (b) Kidar Sharma's lyrics for this song are based on the original verses by Amir Khusro.
Timir Baran, who is also considered as the “Father of Indian symphony orchestra”, was an accomplished Sarod player in his own right. He learnt Sarod from Radhikaparsad Goswami and then became the first student of the legendary Ustad (Baba) Alauddin Khan in the 1920s. A classical Sarod performance of 'Raga Pilu' which was issued on 78rpm disc can be found on youtube.com.
The reverse side of the New Theatres Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Dukh Ke Ab Din Beetat Naahi' (H. 325h HSB.903) from the same film.]

- Baalam Aaye Baso More Man Mein (3'-27") 203KB (Polydor Stereo Version)

(Devdas_1935-Saigal-BaalamAayeBaso-KSharma_Saigal(TimirBaran)(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

Parody on 'Baalam Aayo Baso Nore Man Mein':
- Aan Phanse Ab Ban Mein, Bhaiya (3'-31") 209KB (Master Dhulia)

(AsiaiSitara_1937-MasterDhulia-AanPhanseAbBanMeinBhaiya-PtAnuj_MasterMohammed.mp3)
[Note: Audio file - Courtesy : Shalin Bhatt. This Parody, of K.L. Saigal 'Baalam Aaye Baso More Man Mein', was rendered by Master Dhulia for the film 'Asiai Sitara' a.k.a. 'Star Of Asia'(1937). The song was released on 'Twin' record No. FT 5593. The reverse side of the disc carried 'Pyaala Hai Pyaale Ka Bachcha 2, Bas Chale To Kha Jaaun Kachcha', a parody on K.C. Dey song 'Teri Gathri Mein Laga Chor' from film Dhoop Chhaon, 1935, also in the voice of Master Dhulia.
This costume film was directed by Haribhai Desai, produced by Harshad & Jagtap, Bombay & released through Wadia Movietone - Source: 'Hindi Film Geet Kosh', Vil 1, 1931-1940.)

- Baalam Aaye Baso (Lata Mangeshkar Version) (Audio Not Available)

(Shraddhanjali : My Tributes To The Immortals - Rendered by Lata Mangeshkar RPG-Saregama (1994))

- Baalam Aaye Baso (Dr Ravi Wankhede Version) (Audio Not Available)

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: Since this movie was produced as early as 1933, it is reasonable to assume that this sound track song would have been picturised on K.L. Saigal, in his own voice, 'live' on the studio floor, since the practice of using pre-recorded songs for 'playback' during shooting was introduced for the very first time in Indian cinema at the New Theatres Limited, Calcutta, only in 1935, while producing Bengali film 'Bhagya Chakra' and 'Dhoop Chhaon', the Hindi version of the same]

- Binaa Pankh Panchhi Hoon Main (2'-52") 169KB (Sound Track Version)

(Tansen_1943-KLSaigal-BinaaPankhPanchhi-DNMadhok_KhemChandPrakash(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Chaah Barbaad Karegi Hamen (3'-09") 186KB (Sound Track Version)

(Shahjehan_1946-KLSaigal-ChaahBarbaadKaregiHamen-Majrooh_NaushadAli(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal & Suraiya, in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song) and the support of chorus.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was perhaps picturised for the film on on K.L. Saigal & Khurshid, in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

Audio File Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
(Note: This song was recorded only on the sound track of the film and was not released on any other media. The song is believed to be lost on account of the film reels of the movie which were reportedly destroyed in a major fire which broke out in the studios of The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta.)

- Chhupo Na, Chhupo Na, Chhupo Na (2'-53") 170KB

(MySister_1944-KLSaigal-ChhupoNaChhupoNaChhupoNa-PtBhushan_PankajMullick.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the New Theatres Record disc (H.1140G OMC.20001) carries the "Rekha's Song" 'Jal Jaane Do Is Duniya Ko'. Chandrabati plays the role of Rekha in 'My Sister'. While HFGK mentions this song as sung by Utpala Sen, others believe it was Suprobha Sarkar.]

- Chhupo Na, Chhupo Na, Chhupo Na (3'-04") 181KB (Sound Track Version)

(MySister_1944-KLSaigal-ChhupoNaChhupoNaChhupoNa-PtBhushan_PankajMullick(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Chhupo Na, Chhupo Na, Chhupo Na (2'-51") 170KB(NewTheatresOrchestralVer.)

(MySister_1944-NewTheatresOrchestra(Saigal)-ChhupoNa3-PtBhushan_PankajMullick.mp3)
(Orchestra directed by Pankaj Mullick : Columbia Record GE. 2900 CEI. 23695)

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- ...Dekho Jee Kaheen Ulajh Na Jaana (2'-56") 173KB (Sound Track Version)

(Parwana_1947-KLSaigal-UsMastNazarPe;DekhoJeeKaheen-DNMadhok_KhurshidAnwar(ST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Dil Ke Phaphole Jal Uthe - Andhe Ki Lathi (3'-35") 211KB (KLS 'Version' Song)

(DhoopChhaon_1935-KLS(KCDey)-DilKePhaphole-AndheKiLaathi-PtSudarshan_RCB&PM.mp3)
(Same as the song "Andhe Ki Laathi Tuu Hee Hai" listed under songs starting with alphabet 'A')
[Note: The lyrics of this song appear to be an adaptation of a poem originally recited by a teenager, a couple of centuries ago, at a private 'Mushaira' presided over by Aatish Lucknovi (1778–1848), one of the giants of Urdu Literature. Mention of the verse can be found in the book 'Aab-e-Hayat' covering a review of Urdu literature by Mohammad Hussain Azad. Source : "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005.
Saigal's Version songs: This song was originally rendered by K.C. Dey in the film during its picturisation on K.C. Dey himself. No gramophone record was issued in the voice of K.C. Dey. K.L. Saigal was reportedly hurt on not being accomodated by Nitin Bose in the lead role for the Bengali film Bhagya Chakra and its Hindi version Dhoop Chhaon, which were produced simultaneously during 1935. In an attempt by New Theatres, calcutta, to assuage the feelings of the actor-singer, two songs from Dhoop Chhaon were recorded in the voice of K.L. Saigal and released on 78rpm discs which became hugely popular. The songs were 'Dil Ke Phaphole Jal Uthe - Andhe Ki Laathi' & 'Jeevan Ka Sukh Aaj Prabhu Mohe'. Since, he did not act in the film and the songs were originally rendered by K.C. Dey for the film, they can be considered to be 'Version' songs.
The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries Uma Shashi song 'Prem Apurv Maya Jagat Mein' from the same film.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; However, the National Film Archive of India, Pune, has recently digitised a copy of the film which has been preserved in their archives.
[Note:The practice of using pre-recorded songs for 'playback' on the sets, with the actor(s) merely lip-synching the song during picturisation, was introduced for the very first time in Indian cinema at the New Theatres Limited, Calcutta, during the production of Bengali film 'Bhagya Chakra' (Released on Oct 3, 1935) and its Hindi version 'Dhoop Chhaon' (released on Jan 20, 1936).
Since the Urdu film 'Karwan-e-Hayat' was released much earlier (13 April, 1935), it would perhaps be reasonable to assume that this song was rendered by K.L. Saigal and recorded 'live' on the sets / location during picturisation of the song sequence. It is also significant that the film was produced by The New Theatres Limited through its Lahore Branch at New India Films Ltd., Muslim Town, using a different set of crew.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: If this song was indeed from a film - Puran Bhagat (1933), it is almost certain that this sound track song would have been picturised on K.L. Saigal, in his own voice, 'live' on the studio floor, since the practice of using pre-recorded songs for 'playback' during shooting was introduced for the very first time in Indian cinema at the New Theatres Limited, Calcutta, only in 1935, while producing Bengali film 'Bhagya Chakra' and 'Dhoop Chhaon', the Hindi version of the same.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Din Soona Sooraj Bina ... Diyaa Jalaao Jagmag (3'-14") 191KB (STrack Version)

(Tansen_1943-KLSaigal-DiyaJalaoJagmagJagmag-PtIndra_KhemChandPrakash(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- ... Diyaa Jalaao Jagmag; Din Soona Sooraj Bina (3'-14") 191KB (STrack Version)

(Tansen_1943-KLSaigal-DiyaJalaoJagmagJagmag-PtIndra_KhemChandPrakash(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
(Note: This song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal, in his own voice. However, as was the prevailing practice, the song was obviously pre-recorded and played-back during picturisation with those in the song sequence, including Saigal, lip-syncing with the sound track version. Amirbai Karnataki & Naseem Akhtar who accompanied Saigal in singing for the pre-recorded song were not cast in the film and therefore did not play any role in the shooting of the song sequence.)

- Do Nainaa Matavaare Tihaare (3'-36") 212KB (Sound Track Version)

(MySister_1944-KLSaigal-DoNainaMatwareTihare-PtBhushan_PankajMullick(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Do Nainaa Matavaare Tihaare (3'-10") 186KB (Polydor Stereo Version)

(MySister_1944-KLSaigal-DoNainaanMatwaare-PtBhushan_PankajMullick(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

- Dukh Ke Ab Din Beetat Naahi (3'-22") 205KB (Polydor Stereo Version)

(Devdas_1935-Saigal-DukhKeAbBeetatNaahin-KidarSharma_Saigal(TimirBaran)(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

- Dukh Ke Ab Din Beetat Naahi (1'-34") 93K ('Amar Saigal' K.L. Saigal ST Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLS-DukhKeAbDin(Devdas-1935)-KSharma_KLSaigal(TimirBaran)(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was originally picturised for the film Devdas (1935) on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song). A part of the same song sequence (original film strip) was included in the film 'Amar Saigal'. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Duniya Rang Rangeeli Baba (2'-35") 153KB (ST Ver.: Incld. KCDey)

(Dhartimata_1938-KCDey,UmaShashi&Saigal-DuniyaRangRangili-PtSudarshan_PankajMullick(ST).mp3)
[Note: Film reels of 'Dhartimata' are believed to be 'lost' or no longer available. A video recording of the song sequence 'Duniya Rang Rangeeli' is all that is available. This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.C. Dey, Uma Shashi & K.L. Saigal in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Duniya Rang (2'-47") 165K ('Amar Saigal' KCDey, Uma & KLS ST Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KCD,KLS&Uma-DuniyaRang(Dhartimata-1938)-PSudarshan_PM(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised originally for the film Dhartimata (1938) on K.C. Dey, Uma Shashi & K.L. Saigal and recorded in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then. A part of the same song sequence (original film strip) was included in 'Amar Saigal'. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Title Music (Incl. Duniya Rang Rangili) (1'-38") 97K ('Amar Saigal' Orch. ST)

(Instrumental version of: Main Kya Jaanuun + Duniya Rang Rangili + Karoon Kya Aas Niraas)
(AmarSaigal_1955-TitleMusic-MainKyaJanu-DuniyaRang-KaroonKya-_ApareshLahiri(AST).mp3)
[Note: The 'National Orchestra' was conducted by Aparesh Lahiri for this medley of instrumental songs which included Main 'Kya Jaanu Kya Jaadu Hai' (Zindagi - 1940) - 'Duniya Rang Rangeeli Baba' (Dhartimata - 1938) & 'Karoon Kya Aas Niraas Bhayi' (Dushman - 1939), all of which were set to music originally by Pankaj Mullick.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- ...Ek Bangla Bane Nyaara (2'-10") 192KB (Sound Track Version)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-IkBanglaBaneNyara-_RCBoral&PankajMullick(RCBoral)(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- ...Ek Bangla Bane Nyaara (0'-21") 21KB (Addl. Sound Track Bit Song)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-IkBanglaBaneNyara-_RCBoral&PankajMullick(RCBoral)(STrack)-2.mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice. Was it a pre-recorded 'playback' song, as was the prevailing practice then ? Given the fact that the short duration song was in the midst of and a part of a conversation and the absence of any type of instrumental support suggests that this song was perhaps rendered 'live' during picturisation.]

- ...Ek Bangla Bane Nyaara (2'-12") 130K ('Amar Saigal' K.L. Saigal ST Ver)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLS-EkBanglaBaneNyaara(President-1937)-_RCB&PM(RCBoral)(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film President (1937) on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song). A part of the same song sequence (original film strip) was included in the film 'Amar Saigal'. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

(HR) H.11488
OMC. 6106-2

- ...Ek Raaje Kaa Beta (2'-07") 126KB (STrack Version)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-EkRajeKaBeta-_RCBoral&PMullick(RCBoral)(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- ...Itne Mein Honi Ne Apni Bansi (0'-26") 26KB (Additional ST Bit Song)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-EkRajeKaBeta-_RCBoral&PMullick(RCBoral)(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice. Given the fact that the short duration song was in the midst of and a part of a conversation and the absence of any type of instrumental support suggests that this song was perhaps rendered 'live' during picturisation.]

- ...Ek Raaje Ka Beta (3'-21") 198KB (Polydor Stereo Version)

(President_1937-Saigal-Hello,AaoBachhon,EkRajeKaBeta-_RCB&PM(RCBoral)(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

- ...Ek Raaje Ka Beta (1'-40") 98K ('Amar Saigal' K.L. Saigal ST Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLS-EkRajeKaBeta(President-1937)-_RCB&PM(RCBoral)(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film President (1937) on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song). A part of the same song sequence (original film strip) was included in the film 'Amar Saigal'. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

(n.t.r.) H. 914
HSB. 2945

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(HR) H.11819

(HR) H. 698/ H.11698
OMC. 11442

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(HR) H. 777
OMC. 12651-3

Sound Track Version Not Available;
The available video recording of the film does not have this song sequence.
Collectors who may have this ST song are requested to pass on the video / audio file for inclusion on this website.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Gham Diye Mustaqil, Kitanaa Naazuk Hai Dil (2'-48") 165KB (ST Ver.)

(Shahjehan_1946-KLSaigal-GhamDiyeMustaqil-MajroohSultanpuri_NaushadAli(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(HR) H.1134
HSB. 2481

Audio File Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal & Kanan Devi in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Ghar Yeh Tera Sadaa Na Meraa Hai (3.15) 191KB

(NonFilm(Ghazal)_-KLSaigal-GharYeTeraSadaaNaMeraHai-ArzooLucknawi_.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umr Asar Hone Tak' (H. 1205 HSB. 2468), a non-film Urdu 'Ghazal'.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal & Suraiya in their respective voices and chorus (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Ghungharuva Baaje (2'-42") 159KB (Children, Kanan Devi & Saigal STrack Version)

(StreetSinger_1938-Children,KananDevi&Saigal-GhungharuvaBaaje-Arzoo_RCBoral(OST).mp3)
[Note: The song (also a pre-recorded 'playback' song) includes a rendering by two children followed by Kanan Devi & K.L. Saigal as grown-up street singers. According to "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005, the other child artistes / co-singers have been identified as Sabir and Rekha)
Saigal-Kanan Devi Duets: Comment of Late Hem Jain, a 'Music Collector' who was a 'Mentor' for this website : New Theater's Street Singer 1938 had such a great storyline that its commercial potential for dramas and films was unlimited. Charlie Chaplin made "Limelight" in 1952 and Hrishikesh Mukherjee made Abhiman in 1973 with Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Bhaduri with similar roles as Saigal & Kanan Bala. Saigal & Kanan Devi sang as many as 5 Duets in Street Singer which are Nos. 40 to 44 in Saigals 110 known Hindi Film Song list. These Duets were never issued on Discs as "Duets" because Saigal and Kanan Devi were having life-long contracts with two different Record companies, namely, Hindustan Records & Megaphone Records respectively. All these 5 songs were issued as Kanan Devi solos by Megaphone on either sides of Disc Nos JNG_1081 & JNG-1093 plus one side of JNG_1073]

Sound Track Version Not Available; However, the film’s only available original negative is preserved in Bangladesh Film Archives. The Bangladesh High Commission has recently gifted a DVD of the film to NFAI, Pune.
[Note: The practice of using pre-recorded songs for 'playback' on the sets, with the actor(s) merely lip-synching the song during picturisation, was introduced for the very first time in Indian cinema at the New Theatres Limited, Calcutta, during the production of Bengali film 'Bhagya Chakra' (Released on 3 Oct 1935) and its Hindi version 'Dhoop Chhaon' (released on Jan 20, 1936).
Since the Bengali film 'Debdas' was released much earlier (on 30 Mar 1935), it would perhaps be reasonable to assume that this song was rendered by K.L. Saigal and recorded 'live' on the floor of the studio during picturisation of the song sequence.
The National Film Archive of India, Pune, has recently received a DVD copy of P.C. Barua's ‘Devdas’ from a three-member delegation of Bangladesh High Commission, led by Martuza Ahmed, Secretary of Bangladesh Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The first talkie adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's celebrated novel was made in 1935 in Bengali. No print of the film is available in India. The film’s only available original negative was deposited with the Bangladesh Film Archive in Dhaka.]

- Haay Kis But Ki Muhabbat Mein (3'-36") 212KB (Sound Track Version)

(MySister_1944-KLSaigal-HaayeKisButtKiMohabbatMein-PtBhushan_PankajMullick(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Hai Kya Koi Suhavan Sapna (2'-18") 136KB (Saigal & Kanan Devi STrack Version)

(StreetSinger_1938-KLSaigal&KananDevi-HaiKyaKoiSuhavan-Arzoo_RCBoral(OnlyOnST).mp3)
[Saigal-Kanan Devi Duets: Comment of Late Hem Jain, a 'Music Collector' who was a 'Mentor' for this website : New Theater's Street Singer 1938 had such a great storyline that its commercial potential for dramas and films was unlimited.Charlie Chaplin made "Limelight" in 1952 and Hrishikesh Mukherjee made Abhiman in 1973 with Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Bhaduri with similar roles as Saigal & Kanan Bala. Saigal & Kanan Devi sang as many as 5 Duets in StreetSinger which are Nos. 40 to 44 in Saigals 110 known Hindi Film Song list. These Duets were never issued on Discs as "Duets" because Saigal and Kanan Devi were having life-long contracts with two different Record companies, namely, Hindustan Records & Megaphone Records respectively. All these 5 songs were issued as Kanan Devi solos by Megaphone on either sides of Disc Nos JNG_1081 & JNG-1093 plus one side of JNG_1073
This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal & Kanan Devi in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Hairat-e-Nazzaaraa Aakhir Ban Gayin Raanaaiyaan (3'-00") 177KB (Raag Bhairavi)

(Karwan-e-Hayat_1935-Hairat-e-NazaaraAkhir-KLSaigal-_TimirBaran.mp3)
[Note: The disc for this song carries the song 'Koi Preet Ki Reet Bataa Do Hamein' (H. 265h HSB. 565), also from the film Karwan-e-Hayat, on the flip side.]

- Ham Apanaa Unhein Banaa Na Sake (3'-28") 204KB (Saigal & Voice of Amirbai)

(Bhanwara_1944-KLSaigal,AmirbaiKarnataki&Co-HamApnaUnhein-KidarS_KCPrakash.mp3)
[Note: Some of the gramophone records issued, as the ones featured alongside illustrate, carry the name of the film as 'Harjai' while some others indicate 'Bhanwara'. According to both the labels, the singer identity is given as 'Mr. K.L. Saigal'. There is no indication whatsoever of the other voice in the recording. The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Diyaa Jisne Dil Lut Gayaa Wo Bechara' (H.1074G OML.3653) from the same film.
[Quote : “K.L. Saigal’s number from Bhanwara (1944) for master tunesmith Khemchand Prakash offers Khamaj vistas here and there" - Rajan P. Parrikar (A recognized expert on Indian Classical music- www.parrikar.org)]

- Hamjoliyon Ki Thein Toliyan (2'-59") 176KB (Part -1)

(NonFilm(Geet)_-KLSaigal-HamjoliyonKiTheinToliyaan(Part-1)-_.mp3)
(Note: Featured alongside are labels for Part-1 & Part-2 of the song, on either side of the gramophone record issued)

- Hamjoliyon Ki Thein Toliyan (3'-14") 191KB (Part -2)

(NonFilm(Geet)_-KLSaigal-HamjoliyonKiTheinToliyaan(Part-2)-_.mp3)
(Note: Featured alongside are labels for Part-1 & Part-2 of the song, on either side of the gramophone record issued)

- Hare Bhare Baagh Ke Phoolon Pe (3'-09") 186KB

(OmarKhayyam_1946-KLSaigal-HareBhareBaghKePhoolonPe-DrSafdarAah_LalMohammad.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc no. H.1382 with this song carries K.L. Saigal song 'Allah-hoo 3, Khayyam Hai Allahwaala' (H.1382), from the same film posted at #15. The record labels for disc no. H.1382 are not available.
The song 'Allah-hoo 3, Khayyam Hai Allahwaala' was also issued on H.1383 HSB.3953 with K.L. Saigal song 'Insaan, Insaan, Kyon Rotaa Hai Insaan' (H.1383 HSB.3967) from the same film on the reverse side. Refer to the record labels posted at #15 & #72.]

- Hasaraten Khaamosh Hain Aur Aah Betaasir Hai (3'-12") 189KB

(Tadbir_1945-KLSaigal-HasrateinKhamoshHain-SwamiRamanand_LalMohammad.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Main Panchi Azad' (H.1196 HSB.3510) from the same film.]

- Hat Gayi Lo Kaari Ghata, Chitak Rahe Taare (3'-13") 190KB

(Lagan_1941-KLSaigal-HatGayiLoKaariGhata-ArzooLucknovi_RCBoral.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the New Theatre Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Kaahe Ko Raad Machaayee' (H. 908 HSB. 2912) from the same film.]

(n.t.r.) H.11488
OMC. 6106-2

- Ek Raaje Kaa Betaa... (2'-07") 126KB (Sound Track Version)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-EkRajeKaBeta-_RCBoral&PMullick(RCBoral)(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Itne Mein Honi Ne Apni Bansi (0'-26") 26KB (Additional Sound Track Bit Song)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-EkRajeKaBeta-_RCBoral&PMullick(RCBoral)(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice. Given the fact that the short duration song was in the midst of and a part of a conversation and the absence of any type of instrumental support suggests that this song was perhaps rendered 'live' during picturisation.]

- Hello, Aao Bachhon - Ek Raaje Kaa Betaa (3'-21") 198KB (Polydor Stereo Version)

(President_1937-Saigal-Hello,AaoBachhon,EkRajeKaBeta-_RCB&PM(RCBoral)(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

- Ek Raaje Ka Beta (1'-40") 98K ('Amar Saigal' K.L. Saigal ST Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLS-EkRajeKaBeta(President-1937)-_RCB&PM(RCBoral)(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film President (1937) on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song). A part of the same song sequence (original film strip) was included in the film 'Amar Saigal'. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Ik Bangla Bane Nyaara (2'-10") 192KB (Sound Track Version)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-IkBanglaBaneNyara-_RCBoral&PankajMullick(RCBoral)(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Ek Bangla Bane Nyaara (0'-21") 21KB (Addl. Sound Track Bit Song)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-IkBanglaBaneNyara-_RCBoral&PankajMullick(RCBoral)(STrack)-2.mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice. Was it a as a pre-recorded 'playback' song, as was the prevailing practice then ? Given the fact that the short duration song was in the midst of and a part of a conversation and the absence of any type of instrumental support suggests that this song was perhaps rendered 'live' during picturisation.]

- Ek Bangla Bane Nyaara (2'-12") 130K ('Amar Saigal' K.L. Saigal ST Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLS-EkBanglaBaneNyaara(President-1937)-_RCB&PM(RCBoral)(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film President (1937) on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song). A part of the same song sequence (original film strip) was included in the film 'Amar Saigal'. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

(HR) H.11488
OMC. 6106-2

- ...Ik Raaje Kaa Betaa (2'-07") 126KB (STrack Version)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-EkRajeKaBeta-_RCBoral&PMullick(RCBoral)(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- ...Itne Mein Honi Ne Apni Bansi (0'-26") 26KB (Additional Sound Track Bit Song)

(President_1937-KLSaigal-EkRajeKaBeta-_RCBoral&PMullick(RCBoral)(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice. Given the fact that the short duration song was in the midst of and a part of a conversation and the absence of any type of instrumental support suggests that this song was perhaps rendered 'live' during picturisation.]

- ...Ik Raaje Ka Beta (3'-21") 198KB (Polydor Stereo Version)

(President_1937-Saigal-Hello,AaoBachhon,EkRajeKaBeta-_RCB&PM(RCBoral)(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

- ...Ek Raaje Ka Beta (1'-40") 98K ('Amar Saigal' K.L. Saigal ST Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLS-EkRajeKaBeta(President-1937)-_RCB&PM(RCBoral)(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film President (1937) on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song). A part of the same song sequence was included in the film 'Amar Saigal'. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

(HR) H.1383
HSB. 3967

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(HR) H.1611
HSB. 2490

(HR) H. 817
HSB. 2483

(HR) H.1332
HSB. 2500

- Jab Dil Hii Toot Gayaa (3'-14") 191KB

(Shahjehan_1946-KLSaigal-JabDilHiTootGaya-MajroohSultanpuri_NaushadAli.mp3)
[Note: The disc and sound track versions appear to be identical. Since Saigal was not in the best of health during the production of the film, there is a strong possibility that the pre-recorded 'playback' / sound track version of his songs (including this one) from ‘Shahjehan’ were issued on 78rpm disc without recording them afresh as was the prevailing practice then.
This hypothesis is also supported by the now famous account of repeated retakes of ‘Jab Dil Hi Toot Gaya’ and the manner in which Naushad finally convinced Saigal that he was at his best when sober and not under the influence of ‘Kali Panch’, which the singer had believed all along. The final choice of Naushad and Saigal was perhaps the version of the song which was used during picturisation as a ‘playback’ and later released on 78rpm disc by Hindustan Record.
The reverse side of the disc with this song 'Jab Dil Hii Toot Gayaa' carries K.L. Saigal song 'Gham Diye Mustaqil' (H.1227G OMH.8912) from the same film. Refer to #51.]

- Jab Dil Hii Toot Gayaa (2'-37") 154K (Film 'Amar Saigal' KLS STrack Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLSaigal-JabDilHiTootGaya(Shahjehan-1946)-Majrooh_Naushad(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was originally picturised for the film Shahjehan (1946) on K.L. Saigal and recorded in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then. The same was used in the film 'Amar Saigal' (1955). This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Jab Dil Hii Toot Gayaa (Ashok Khosla Version) (Audio Not Available)

- Jab Dil Hii Toot Gayaa (Dr Ravi Wankhede Version) (Audio Not Available)

(HR) H.11463h OMC 5827

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(HR) H. 986

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This song was not picturised on K.L. Saigal according to "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005.]

Audio File Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Jalavagaah-e-Dil Men Marate Hee, Andhera Ho Gaya (3'-25") 201KB (Raag Bageshri)

(NonFilm(Ghazal)_-KLSaigal-Jalwagaah-e-DilMein-SeemabAkbarabadi_.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Ai Bekhabari Dil Ko Deewana Bana Dena' (H.1498 HSB. 2503), a non-film Urdu 'Ghazal'.]

(HR) H.1191
HSB. 3509

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- ...Jeene Ka Dhang Sikhaaye Jaa (2'-44") 161KB (Sound Track Version)

(Parwana_1947-KLSaigal-JeeneKaDhang-DNMadhok_KhurshidAnwar(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(n.t.r.) H. 11814 OMC. 13840-1

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song would have been picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(n.t.r.) H.11697 OMC. 11444-1

- Jeewan Been Madhur Na Baaje (3'-00") 179KB (Sound Track Version)

(StreetSinger_1938-VoiceofJagdish&KananDevi-KLSaigal-JeevanBeen-Arzoo_RCBoral(STrack).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(HR) H. 417 OMC. 2864

- Jeevan Ka Sukh Aaj Prabhu Mohe (3'-49") 224KB (Polydor Stereo Version)

(DhoopChhaon_1935-SaigalVersion(KCDey)-JeewanKaSukh-PSudarshan_RCB(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

- Jeevan Ka Sukh Aaj Prabhu Mohe (1'-44") 104KB (K.C. Dey Only on STrack)

(DhoopChhaon_1935-KCDey-JeevanKaSukh-PtSudarshan-RCBoral&PankajMullick(STrack).mp3)

- Jhulanaa Jhulavo-Ree (3'-02") 179KB (Alaap-RaagAsavari, rest-RaagDevGandhar)

(NonFilm(Geet)_1933(1stKnownRecord)-KLSaigal-JhulanaJhulavoRee-AmirKhusro_.mp3)
[Quote: “K. L. Saigal‘s very first recording in 1932(3) went on to become a national chant. He was initially paid 25 rupees for the song, and when the recording company later offered him much more in response to the massive sales, Saigal-sahab refused the largesse”. “Asavari is a very ancient raga as is the allied Raga Gandhari; both find mention in Sarangdeva‘s treatise SangeetaRatnakara”.- Rajan P. Parrikar (A recognized expert on Indian Classical music- www.parrikar.org)]

- Jhulanaa Jhulao Ree (2'-55") 172K (Film 'Amar Saigal' K.L. Saigal STrack Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLSaigal-JhulanaJhulaaoRi(NonFilm-1933)-AmirKhusro_(AST).mp3)
[Note: This film sequence was picturised on G Mungheri, the look-alike actor who played the role of Saigal in the biopic film 'Amar Saigal' (1955), holding forth to an appreciative audience of friends and admirers at a 'mehfil' and lip-synching this song.
K.L. Saigal had a unique distinction as an actor-singer. During his lifetime he neither sang a 'playback' song for another actor, nor did any other singer render one for picturisation on him. The only exceptions were this non-film song and 'Kaun Bujhaave', originally issued on 78rpm disc, which were used as ‘playback’ songs.
The film included 11 song sequences (original film strips) picturised on Saigal. In addition, 5 disc version songs of Saigal were also used as 'radio broadcasts', picturised on appreciative listeners absorbed in enjoying the same.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

(HR) H. 698 /
H.11698
OMC. 11443

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This song was picturised as a duet of K.L. Saigal and Kanan Devi in their respective voices, (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), with the support of a chorus comprising child singers Sabir and Rekha. Source: "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005. ]

- Jin Jaao Ree Goree, Aaj Paniya Bharan (3'-17") 194KB ('Hori' Based on Raag Kafi)

(NonFilm(Hori-HoliSong)_-KLSaigal-JinJaaoReeGoree,PaniyaBharanMatJaaoReGori-_.mp3)

- Jis Jogi Ka Jog Liyaa Woh (3'-10") 187KB (K.L. Saigal & Khurshid)

(BhaktaSurdas_1942-KLSaigal&Khurshid-JisJogiKaaJogLiyaWoh-DNMadhok_GyanDutt.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the HMV Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Chandni Raat Aur Taare Khile Hon' (P. 10720 OML. 3243) from the same film.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal & Khurshid in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then. "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005, suggests that K.L. Saigal & Khurshid rendered their stanzas in two separate sound track songs in the film]

- Jo Beet Chukee So Beet Chukee (3'-10") 187KB

(Pujarin_1936-KLSaigal-JoBeetChukiSoBeetChuki-KidarSharma_TimirBaran.mp3)
[Note : The reverse side of the New Theatre Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Piye Ja, Aur Piye Ja' (H. 529 / H.11529 OMC. 7241) from the same film.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Jo Naukari Dilaa Dein, B.A. Banaane Wale (3'-10") 187KB (KLS & Pahari Sanyal)

(Karodpati_1936-KLSaigal&PahariSanyal-JoNaukriDilaaDein-KidarSharma_RCBoral.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the New Theatre Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Jagat Mein Prem Hi Prem Bhara Hai' ( H.11463h OMC 5827) from the same film.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal & Pahari Sanyal in their respective voices (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Kaahaarey Je Joratey Chaaye, Duti Baahulata (3'-45") 221KB

(Debdas(Bangla)_1935-KLSaigal-KahaareyJeJorateyChaye-BaniKumar_RCBoral.mp3)
[Note: P.C. Barua (as Devdas) & Jamuna (as Parbati) had played the lead characters in this film which preceeded Saigal's 'Devdas' (1936) in Hindi. Saigal's role in the Bengali film was limited to that of a visitor to Chandramukhi’s 'kotha' and rendering two Bengali songs, including this one. The other Saigal song was 'Golaap Hoye Uthuk Footey', listed at #56.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; However, the film’s only available original negative is preserved in Bangladesh Film Archives. The Bangladesh High Commission has recently gifted a DVD of the film to NFAI, Pune.
[Note: The practice of using pre-recorded songs for 'playback' on the sets, with the actor(s) merely lip-synching the song during picturisation, was introduced for the very first time in Indian cinema at the New Theatres Limited, Calcutta, during the production of Hindi film 'Dhoop Chhaon' (Released on 20 Jan, 1936) and its Bengali version 'Bhagya Chakra' (1935).
Since the Bengali film 'Debdas' was released much earlier (on 30 Mar 1935), it would perhaps be reasonable to assume that this song was rendered by K.L. Saigal and recorded 'live' on the floor of the studio during picturisation of the song sequence.
The National Film Archive of India, Pune, has recently received a DVD copy of P.C. Barua's ‘Devdas’ from a three-member delegation of Bangladesh High Commission, led by Martuza Ahmed, Secretary of Bangladesh Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The first talkie adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's celebrated novel was made in 1935 in Bengali. No print of the film is available in India. The film’s only available original negative was deposited with the Bangladesh Film Archive in Dhaka.]

- Kaahe Gumaan Kare Ree Gori (3'-14") 191KB (Thumri based on Raag Mishra Pilu)

(Tansen_1943-KLSaigal-KaaheGumaanKareReeGori(Thumri)-PtIndra_KhemChandPrakash.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Binaa Pankh Panchhi Hoon Main' (H.1053G OML.3648) from the same film.]

- Kaahe Gumaan Kare Ree Gori (2'-01") 121KB (Sound Track Version)

(Tansen_1943-KLSaigal-KaaheGumaanKareReeGori(Thumri)-PtIndra_KPrakash(STrack).mp3)

[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Kaahe Ko Raad Machaayee (3'-13") 190KB

(Lagan_1941-KLSaigal-KaaheKoRaarMachayi-ArzooLuckhnovi_RCBoral.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the New Theatre Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Hat Gayi Lo Kaari Ghata' (H. 908 HSB. 2911) from the same film.]

- Kaahe Ko Raad Machaayee (2'-38") 155KB (Sound Track Version)

(Lagan_1941-KLSaigal-KaaheKoRaarMachayi-ArzooLuckhnovi_RCBoral(STrack).mp3)

[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Kaahe Ko Raad Machaayee (2'-39") 157K (Film 'Amar Saigal' KLS STrack Version)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLS&VoiceOfKanan-KaaheKoRaaDMachaayi(Lagan-1941)-Arzoo-PM(AST).mp3)
[Note: This sound track song was originally picturised for the film Lagan (1941) on K.L. Saigal and recorded in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then. The same song sequence (original film strip) was used in the film 'Amar Saigal' (1955). This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Kadam Chale Aage, Man Paachhe Bhaage (3'-11") 188KB (Based on Raag Des)

(BhaktaSurdas_1942-KLSaigal-KadamChaleAage,ManPaacheBhaage-DNMadhok_GyanDutt.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Maiyya Mori, Main Naheen Maakhan Khayo' (H.1025G OML. 2941) from the same film.]

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Kar Leejiye Chalakar Mere Jannat Ke Nazaare (2'-28") 145KB

(Shahjehan_1946-KLSaigal-KarLijiyeChalKar-MajroohSultanpuri_NaushadAli.mp3)
[Note: The disc and sound track versions of this song appear to be identical. Since Saigal was not in the best of health during the production of the film, there is a strong possibility that the pre-recorded 'playback' / sound track version of his songs (including this song) from ‘Shahjehan’ were issued on 78rpm disc without recording them afresh as per the prevailing practice.
The reverse side of the Hindusthan Record disc with this song carries K.L. Saigal song 'Mere Sapanon Ki Raani' (H.1228 / H.1228G HSB.3569) from the same film. Refer to the record label posted at #125.]

- Kar Liijiye Chalakar Mere Jannat Ke Nazaare (2'-23") 141KB (STrack Version)

(Shahjehan_1946-KLSaigal-KarLijiyeChalKar-MajroohSultanpuri_NaushadAli(STrack).mp3)

[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Karoon Kyaa Aas Niraas Bhayi (3'-22") 199KB

(Dushman_1939-Saigal-KaroonKyaaAasNiraas-ArzooLuckhnovi_PankajMullick.mp3)
[Note: The reverse side of the New Theatre Record disc carries K.L. Saigal song 'Preet Mein Hai Jeevan Jokhon' (H 701 HSB. 2102) from the same film.]

- Karoon Kyaa Aas Niraas Bhayi (2'-57") 174KB (Sound Track Version)

(Dushman_1939-Saigal-KaroonKyaaAasNiraas-ArzooLuckhnovi_PankajMullick(STrack).mp3)

[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

- Karoon Kyaa Aas Niraas Bhayi (3'-28") 204KB (Polydor Stereo Version)

(Dushman_1939-KLSaigal-KaroonKyaaAasNiraas-ArzooLuckhnovi_PM(Polydor-Stereo).mp3)
[Note: This is one of the 10 selected songs of Saigal issued on a micro-groove Polydor label STEREO LP record (LP 2392-071 : The Legendary K.L.Saigal) during 1974 which were synthesised using Saigal's original vocal recording on 78rpm disc, mixed with fresh instrumental music.]

- Karoon Kyaa Aas Niraas Bhayi (1'-56") 114K (Film 'Amar Saigal' KLS STrack Ver.)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLSaigal-KaroonKyaaAasNiraas(Dushman-1939)-Arzoo_PM(AST).mp3)
[Note: This song from the film Dushman (1939) was originally recorded for release on 78rpm disc by Hindusthan Records. The same song recording was used (after editing and being modulated to fit into a shorter duration) as a radio broadcast in the film 'Amar Saigal' (1955) and picturised on an actor couple absorbed in enjoying the same. This was one of the 18 Saigal songs used in the film.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Title Music (Incl. Karoon Kyaa Aas) (1'-38") 97K ('Amar Saigal' Orchestra ST Ver.)

(Including Songs: Main Kya Jaanuun + Duniya Rang Rangili + Karoon Kya Aas Niraas)
(AmarSaigal_1955-TitleMusic-MainKyaJanu-DuniyaRang-KaroonKya-_ApareshLahiri(AST).mp3)
[Note: The 'National Orchestra' was conducted by Aparesh Lahiri for this medley of instrumental songs which included Main 'Kya Jaanu Kya Jaadu Hai' (Zindagi - 1940) - 'Duniya Rang Rangeeli Baba' (Dhartimata - 1938) & 'Karoon Kya Aas Niraas Bhayi' (Dushman - 1939), all of which were set to music originally by Pankaj Mullick.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Kaun Bujhaave (2) Ho Raam ... (3'-11") 188KB (Thumri in Raag Pilu)

(NonFilm(Thumri)_-KLSaigal-KaunBujhaaveRaamTapatMoreManKi-_..mp3)
[Note: Compilers of "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005, opine that the lyrics for this song were penned by Kidar Sharma.
As can be seen from the record labels featured alongside, this song was issued on Hindusthan Record No. H. 459 HSB. 1125-5 with 'Phir Mujhe Deeda-e-Tar Yaad Aaya' on the reverse side as well as on Hindusthan Record No. H. 1031 G HSB. 1125-5 with 'Din Se Dugunee Ho Jaaye Ratiyan' on the reverse side.]

- Kaun Bujhaave (2'-37") 154K (Film 'Amar Saigal' Female Sound Track Version-01)

(Playback Singer : Sm. Bansari Lahiri OR Sm. Pratima Bose)
(AmarSaigal_1955-FemaleSinger(KLS)-KaunBujhaave(NonFilmThumri)-_(AST)-01.mp3)
[Note: This film sequence covers a full-length song and attempts to recreate a 'Kotha' scene wherin a female singer is seen holding forth and regaling an appreciative audience. Saigal is said to have been deeply influenced by the 'Kotha' style of singing during his early life.
Film titles give credit to Sm. Bansari Lahiri (famous classical & Shyama Sangeet singer and musician who happens to be the mother of Composer Bappi Lahiri) and Sm. Pratima Bose as 'Playback Singers'. In addition to 20 popular film / non-film, sound track and disc version songs of K.L. Saigal which were used in the film, there are as many as 5 songs of varying durations which were rendered by female singers for 'Amar Saigal'. None of them were issued on disc. It is not known as to which ones were rendered by each of the two playback singers.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Kaun Bujhaave (0'-44") 44K ('Amar Saigal' Female Sound Track Version-02)

(Playback Singer : Sm. Bansari Lahiri OR Sm. Pratima Bose)
(AmarSaigal_1955-FemaleSinger(KLS)-KaunBujhaave(NonFilmThumri)-_(AST)-02.mp3)
[Note: This film sequence is picturised on a teenage actor playing the role of a young Saigal who attempts to fashion his singing in the 'Kotha' style to which he had been exposed in his early life. The song is available 'only on the sound track' of the film was actually rendered by a female playback singer and was not issued on 78rpm disc or any other media.
Film titles give credit to Sm. Bansari Lahiri (famous classical & Shyama Sangeet singer and musician who happens to be the mother of Composer Bappi Lahiri) and Sm. Pratima Bose as 'Playback Singers'. In addition to 20 popular film / non-film, sound track and disc version songs of K.L. Saigal which were used in the film, there are as many as 5 songs of varying durations which were rendered by female singers for 'Amar Saigal'. None of them were issued on disc. It is not known as to which ones were rendered by each of the two playback singers.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Kaun Bujhaave (2'-45") 162K (Film 'Amar Saigal' K.L. Saigal STrack Version-03)

(AmarSaigal_1955-KLSaigal-KaunBujhaave(NonFilmThumri)-_(AST)-03.mp3)
[Note: This film sequence was picturised on G Mungheri, the look-alike actor who played the role of Saigal in the biopic film 'Amar Saigal' (1955), holding forth to an appreciative audience of friends and admirers at a 'mehfil' and lip-synching this song.
K.L. Saigal had a unique distinction as an actor-singer. During his lifetime he neither sang a 'playback' song for another actor, nor did any other singer render one for picturisation on him. The only exceptions were this non-film 'Thumri' and 'Jhulanaa Jhulao Ree', originally issued on 78rpm disc, which were used as ‘playback’ songs.
The film included 11 song sequences (original film strips) picturised on Saigal. In addition, 5 disc version songs of Saigal were also used as 'radio broadcasts', picturised on appreciative listeners absorbed in enjoying the same.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

- Kaun Bujhaave (1'-21") 80K ('Amar Saigal' Female Sound Track Version-04)

(Playback Singer : Sm. Bansari Lahiri OR Sm. Pratima Bose)
(AmarSaigal_1955-FemaleSinger(KLS)-KaunBujhaave(NonFilmThumri)-_(AST)-04.mp3)
[Note: This song sequence represents a poignant moment in the film, bringing out the sense of deep gratitude Saigal had in his real life for a female singer who had a deep influence on his singing. This short rendering by the singer, now old and infirm, is depicted as her pathetic attempt to retain her dwindling clientele. Saigal is later shown as quietly leaving a thick wad of currency notes to support his early life muse who has fallen on bad times by the time he had become a celebrity.
Film titles give credit to Sm. Bansari Lahiri (famous classical & Shyama Sangeet singer and musician who happens to be the mother of Composer Bappi Lahiri) and Sm. Pratima Bose as 'Playback Singers'. In addition to 20 popular film / non-film, sound track and disc version songs of K.L. Saigal which were used in the film, there are as many as 5 songs of varying durations which were rendered by female singers for 'Amar Saigal'. None of them were issued on disc. It is not known as to which ones were rendered by each of the two playback singers.
Film Credits: Hindi (Biographical) Film: 'Amar Saigal' a.k.a 'Immortal Singer' (1955), The New Theatres Limited, Calcutta; Prod: B.N. Sircar; Banner: Sircar Productions; Director: Nitin Bose; Language: Hindi; Music Direction: Rai Chand Boral, Pankaj Mullick, Timir Baran; Supplementary Music: Aparesh Lahiri (father of Composer Bappi Lahiri)]

(HR) H.1600
HSB. 1124

(HR) H.1173
HSB. 3497

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(HR) H. 710

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: Film reels of 'Dhartimata' are believed to be 'lost' or no longer available. A video recording of the song sequence 'Duniya Rang Rangeeli' is all that is available.
This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(n.t.r.) H. 964
HSB. 2964

- Koi Manush Kitna Hee Buraa Ho (1'-27") 86KB (Sound Track Version)

(Lagan_1941-KLSaigal-KoiManushKitnaaHeeBuraaHo-ArzooLuckhnavi_RCBoral(STrack).mp3)
['Music Collector' & 'Mentor' Late Hem Chandra Jain's Comment : The full song is on record only, which has song's solitary 'antara' as well as the repeat of 'sthayi' in the end. In the old film music there are instances of expanding the song, (for its issuing on the record) which were very short on the film soundtrack due to the dramatic requirement of the story. The record versions are well distinct with hissing sound of the steel stylus on the surface of shellac disc. The percussion (Tabla) is also very subdued in movie.
This sound track song was picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(HR) H. 265h HSB. 565

Sound Track Version Not Available; However, the National Film Archive of India, Pune, has recently digitised a copy of the film which has been preserved in their archives.
[Note: This sound track song was picturised in the film on K.L. Saigal, Pahari Sanyal & Miss Molina according to "Jab Dil Hi Toot Gaya" Compendium on KL Saigal, 2004, as well as "The Legacy of The Legend ~ K.L. Saigal", 2005.
The practice of using pre-recorded songs for 'playback' on the sets, with the actor(s) merely lip-synching the song during picturisation, was introduced for the very first time in Indian cinema at the New Theatres Limited, Calcutta, during the production of Bengali film 'Bhagya Chakra' (Released on Oct 3, 1935) and its Hindi version 'Dhoop Chhaon' (released on Jan 20, 1936).
Since the Urdu film 'Karwan-e-Hayat' was released much earlier (13 April, 1935), it would perhaps be reasonable to assume that this song was rendered by K.L. Saigal, Pahari Sanyal & Miss Molina and recorded 'live' on the sets / location during picturisation of the song sequence. It is also significant that the film was produced by The New Theatres Limited through its Lahore Branch at New India Films Ltd., Muslim Town, using a different set of crew.]

(HR) H. 673
HSB. 1249-1

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This sound track song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal in his own voice (as a pre-recorded 'playback' song), as was the prevailing practice then.]

(HR) H.1075G
HSB. 3655

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: This song was perhaps picturised for the film on K.L. Saigal, in his own voice. However, as was the prevailing practice, the song was obviously pre-recorded and played-back during picturisation with those in the song sequence, including Saigal, lip-syncing with the sound track version. Amirbai Karnataki & Naseem Akhtar who possibly accompanied Saigal in singing for the song issued on disc were not cast in the film and therefore did not play any role in the shooting of the song sequence.]

(HR) H. 193 
HSB. 269

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: If this song was indeed from a film - Yahudi-ki-Ladki, produced as early as 1933, it is almost certain that this sound track song would have been rendered and picturised on K.L. Saigal, in his own voice, 'live' on the studio floor, since the practice of using pre-recorded songs for 'playback' during shooting was introduced for the very first time in Indian cinema at the New Theatres Limited, Calcutta, while producing Bengali film 'Bhagya Chakra' and 'Dhoop Chhaon', the Hindi version of the same]

Jien-O-Phone
RB.5004;
Columbia
VE.1501
HSB.1672 &
(HMV)
KCA. 10030

(HR) H. 193 
HSB. 270

Sound Track Version Not Available; nor is the film or its video recording.
[Note: If this song was indeed from a film - Yahudi-ki-Ladki (1933), it is almost certain that the sound track song would have been picturised on K.L. Saigal, in his own voice, 'live' on the studio floor, since the practice of using pre-recorded songs for 'playback' during shooting was introduced for the very first time in Indian cinema at the New Theatres Limited, while producing Bengali film 'Bhagya Chakra' and 'Dhoop Chhaon', the Hindi version of the same]

Not released on 78 rpm disc or any other media

- Le Ke Kamandal, Chor Ke Mandal (Music Lesson) (2'-26")144K (KLS & KD-OST)

(StreetSinger_1938-KLS&KDevi-LeKeKamandal(MusicLesson)-Arzoo_RCB(OnlyOnST).mp3)
[Note: This is an additional song bit covering 'Le Ke Kamandal, Chor Ke Mandal' rendered by K.L. Saigal & Kanan Devi from the song sequence commencing with a music lesson which is thereafter rendered by Kanan Devi as a solo 'Preetam Se Preet Nibhaungi & Le Ke Kamandal, Chor Ke Mandal' at the theatre.
Given the fact that the short duration song, in short bits and pieces, was in the midst of and a part of a conversation and the absence of any type of instrumental support suggests that this song was perhaps rendered 'live' during picturisation.]

- Preetam Se Preet Nibhaungi -Le Ke Kamandal, Chor Ke Mandal (3'-17") 193K (KD-ST)

(StreetSinger_1938-Kanan-PreetamSePreetNibhaungi&LeKeKamandal-Arzoo_RCB(ST).mp3)

- Preetam Se Preet Nibhaungi (3'-22") 198K (Kanan Devi Solo Disc Version)

(StreetSinger_1938-KananDevi-PreetamSePreetNibhaungi-Arzoo_RCBoral.mp3)
(Note: This song was issued on Megaphone JNG. 1073, in the voice of Kanan Devi

(HR) H.841
HSB. 2497