Rendition by Jaitra Sharma.. Kashmir Ki Kali ("Bud of Kashmir") is a 1964 Indian film directed by Shakti Samanta. It stars Shammi Kapoor, Sharmila Tagore in her debut role, Pran, Dhumal, Nazir Hussain and Anoop Kumar. The music was composed by O.P. Nayyar and the lyrics penned by S.H. Bihari. It became the sixth-highest grossing film of the year and was declared a hit at the box office. The film was remade in Telugu as Shrungara Ramudu.
Production
The film's shooting was stalled for 21 days due to incessant heavy rains in Kashmir. After weather cleared, it didn't rain for the next 25 days, and the entire Kashmir schedule was completed. Recommended by film's lead Shammi Kapoor himself, originally duo Shankar-Jaikishan were to compose film's music, however veteran composer OP Nayyar invited Samanta to listen to some tunes, which he liked. Eventually 12 were selected for the film, and the remainder were used in Sawan Ki Ghata (1966).[1] Music Kashmir Ki Kali Soundtrack album by O.P. Nayyar Released 1964 (India) Recorded 1963 Genre Film soundtrack Length 35:19 Label Sa Re Sa Ma Producer O.P. Nayyar O.P. Nayyar chronology Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon (1963) Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) Mere Sanam (1965)
The film's music was composed by O.P. Nayyar, and the lyrics were penned by S.H. Bihari. Mohammed Rafi sang four solos for Shammi Kapoor, and three duets with Asha Bhosle. Most of the songs are romantic and were picturized on both Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore. Originally Shankar-Jaikishan were chosen to compose the music score for the film but when OP Nayyar made Shammi Kapoor to listen to some of his compositions he was immediately chosen as the music composer of the film. The soundtracks consists of 8 songs. Song Singer(s) Picturized on Length 01. Kahin Na Kahin Dil Lagana Padega Mohammed Rafi Shammi Kapoor 4:57 02. Taarif Karoon Kya Uski (Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra) Mohammed Rafi Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore 5:10 03. Isharon Isharon Men Dil Lenewale Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore 4:46 04. Subhanallah Haseen Chehra Mohammed Rafi Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore 3:37 05. Meri Jaan Balle Balle Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore 6:46 06. Diwana Hua Badal Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore 5:36 07. Hai Duniya Usiki Zamana Usika Mohammed Rafi Shammi Kapoor 5:55 08. Balma Khuli Hawa Mein Asha Bhosle Sharmila Tagore 3:36
