Can you imagine a race between a bus and a tonga? Yes, it
can happen… in dreams and in films. Undeniably unbelievable that the clear winner can
be…The Tonga!! but not until one watches the film Naya Daur (1957), a film that
ushered in a “Naya Daur” - New Era for the careers of many in the industry.
This classic entertaining film and the second highest
grosser of that era is about Man vs. Machine, with a clear social message
conveying the victory of human spirit and belief riding over technology,
clearly the result of a storyline with a difference! Songs (9 in all) from this film were inspired
by the music of a Punjabi troupe who had performed at the 25th week
celebrations of B. R. Chopra’s another film “Ek Hi Raasta” (1956).
Clip-Clop Clip-Clop … Tuk-Tok Tuk-Tok ….
“Maang Ke Saath Tumhara” a typical tonga song was shot probably
on a cool, breezy early evening on pure countryside locales of Bhopal (and not
in Mumbai studio! bringing in realism to the story). The song begins with the
beats of tonga…signature sound style of OPNji, Dilip Kumar enjoying his tonga ride
in the company of Vyjayanthimala. The stunning effect of light and shade, all
of foliage playing on their faces, especially after the start of the song, appear
in perfect rhythm with the tonga beats. Gentle movements of Dilip and
Vyjayanthimala (their hairs included!) matching with the mood and music, swaying
with the breeze and the beats are a treat as visuals. Childish charm of a
typical village boy essayed by Dilip dressed in simple clothes gets amplified
with that typical teeny scream of his Urrrrhhhh…yaaaaaaaaah at the end of the
song.
Whatta joy to “watch” the song while you listen.
Film: Naya Daur (1957)
Director and Producer: B R Chopra
Music Composer: O P Nayyar
Lyrics: Sahir Ludhiyanvi
Singers: Rafi and Asha
Actors: Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala
Reviews of few other songs in this blog can be reached via Bollywood Songs Review
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