The Era of Raj Kapoor Melodies The popularity of music in R K Films was not accidental but by design. He made music an integral part of the stories and used it as an expression of his innermost thoughts and emotions. If Raj Kapoor had not been a filmmaker he would have been an excellent composer and a good singer as well. He proved his ability as a singer early in his career, when he sang ‘Hum babu naye nirale hain’ in Prithvi Theatres stage-play ‘Deevar’.
Raj Kapoor’s films in many ways were a reflection of his own self. He expressed his romanticism in the music that he loved the most – a sentimental melody titled ‘Danube Waves’ this piece of music expressed his intense feelings. He played it on violin in ‘Barsaat’ and repeated the same in most of his films.
Raj Kapoor being the astute filmmaker that he was understand the importance of good film music and the direct impact it had on the success or failure of a film at the box office. He would review every tune with Shankar – Jaikishan and his personal approval was needed before a tune was selected for the final recording. Raj Kapoor was present at the studio during the recording of all his songs, personally cheering the orchestra.
Raj Kapoor once said “Whenever I die, take me to my studio – for it is possible that amidst the glitter of all the lights I may get up again and shout Action! Action!....
The Showman is no more but the show still goes on....
“Kal Khel Main Hum Ho Na Ho, Gardish Mein Tare Rahenge Sada. Bhuloge Tum, Bhulenge Woh, Par Hum Tumhare Rahenge Sada .”
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