The Director's Art | V Shantaram, Bimal Roy, Vijay Anand, Raj Khosla | SMBR-SAAM Podcast Ep #12

[@lalitkar9]

Excellent episode once again............

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

Thank you Thank you Thank you 🤗♥️🙏🏾

[@crazyoldsongs]

a wonderful programme imparting so much knowledge to the viewers ! i appreciate your research in producing this programme and presenting it so interestingly for us . sir manekchand's input was extremely good and you ladies have wonderful voices and diction! i am amazed at your passion for music and knowledge of all cinematic aspects . i am an avid listener of old songs but your knowledge of cinema amazes me . loved the narration in your lovely sweet voices . thank you so much dears ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌹🌹❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

Your words of appreciation are a morale booster! Thank you so much 🙏🏽

[@crazyoldsongs]

@@sharvarikhatavkar8229 ❤️❤️🥰🥰🤗🤗

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

@@crazyoldsongs🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@momm63]

@crazyoldsongs humbled. That's how your comment makes us feel. Many thanks for listening and appreciating. 🙏

[@vgg21307]

Having listened to this episode in its entirety, I can confidently say that the SAAM team has once again delivered an outstanding musical podcast that seamlessly blends history, technique, and emotion. Manek Sir’s insightful introduction to the song from Guide set the perfect tone, offering a brilliant explanation that enriched the overall experience. His narration, combined with the mesmerizing picturization of the song, was both engaging and immersive. The tribute to legendary directors like V. Shantaram, Bimal Roy, and Raj Khosla was not only thoughtful but also a deeply reflective analysis of their monumental contributions to Hindi cinema, particularly in song picturization. The detailed exploration of how these directors wove music into storytelling was both enlightening and captivating. I was especially drawn to the discussion of Vijay Anand’s innovative camera work in Nau Do Gyarah, showcasing his unique techniques that elevated the song "Kya Ho Din Rangila Ho" to new heights. This episode brilliantly demonstrates how music was not merely an embellishment, but a core narrative tool that deepened the emotional resonance of these films. It stands as a perfect tribute to the genius of these legends, whose legacy continues to inspire and influence cinema today. ❤❤❤

[@momm63]

@vgg21307 thank you so much for this comment! This was a tough episode to do - trying to encapsulate the work of these directors into a small time frame without doing them injustice - your comment reassures us that our efforts have not been in vain. Thank you, sir!

[@anupverma7544]

Maza aa gaya. Full credit goes to all the Ladies and Manekji for his valuable contribution on Directors life and contribution to Hindi cinema❤❤

[@musically4905]

Thank you Anup ☺

[@momm63]

@anupverma7544 many thanks for listening, commenting, supporting! 🙏

[@beenadesai883]

🙏❣️🙏Waaaah

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@madhuverma3873]

Manek sir, your voice and thoughtful insights on music added immense value to the podcast👍 SAAM Group rocks!!!

[@musically4905]

True Madhu! The way Manek Sir explains a scene, a song or a shot is unmatched! He makes it appear crystal clear in front of the eyes ☺🙏

[@momm63]

@madhuverma3873 You're so correct about the way Manek explains music! The episode is definitely enriched by his sound bites. Thank you also for your encouraging comment - it makes all the difference!🙏

[@vgg21307]

As the beginning of the Directors' Art series, we can look forward to another 100 episodes exploring the brilliance of filmmakers like Raj Kapoor, Vijay Anand, Guru Dutt, Nasir Hussain, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, K. Asif, Yash Chopra, Mehboob Khan, and many more-each a towering figure in the world of cinema. This series promises to be an incredible journey through the masterpieces of cinema, celebrating the visionaries who have shaped the world of film and continue to inspire generations. ❤❤

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

Sure sir 🙏🏾 Thank you ♥️

[@momm63]

@vgg21307 it would indeed take at least 100 episodes to even touch upon this list of luminaries you created! 😀Thank you so much for your encouraging comments - they make us even more mindful of the genius of these artists and help us with future episodes. 🙏

[@madhurtrivedi8440]

It was a treat to listen to all of you - Manek and the 4 ladies. Your observations offered fresh perspectives about the said directors, thus enhancing the joy of listening to these evergreen songs. A special episode indeed! ❤❤

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

Thank you so much 😘😘

[@momm63]

@madhurtrivedi8440 thank you so much for your encouraging comment- really glad you enjoyed it!

[@ShaliniSingh-gc6mp]

Beautifully Said By Manek Premchand Sahib. SS.

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

Thank you ♥️🙏

[@musically4905]

Thank you Shalini Singh ji 😊😊🙏🙏

[@momm63]

@ShaliniSingh-gc6mp so happy you heard and enjoyed it. 🙏

[@ManekPremchand1950]

This is just wonderful 😊 I can make many observations, long enough to be competing in time with your extraordinary episode of 42 minutes😂 But I'll try to be short. Firstly, grateful that you ladies have quoted from my book on film directors multiple times 🙏 Secondly, what a set of names! All four men you have identified were great filmmakers. The songs you have offered are also uff! Shantaram's Aaj madhuvatas dole, Chopra’s Saathi haath badhaana, Roy's Mitwa, and Khosla's Achha ji main haari. All slices of heaven! You ladies rock😊🎵🎊 Further, you have done so well in describing the cabaret Kya ho phir jo din rangeela ho ❤😊 Wonderful work ladies, naman to you all🙏🎹

[@musically4905]

Manek Sir, falling short of words to say thanks! 🙏🙏😊😊Your book has opened up new vistas of understanding and appreciating our filmmakers - ours is but a humble effort to celebrate this amazing book and take this opportunity to thank these maestro filmmakers who have made life so beautiful for us. Today, we can't think of a life without these evergreen songs and films. How could they make something that will transcend barriers of time and age - it is truly mind-bending. 😊😊🙏🙏💕💕 As Monica says in the episode, we are just beginning to scratch the surface. It was a challenge trying to pick a few songs from the huge baskets of gems they have left behind. So happy to know that the song selection connected with the listener. Makes us feel very very happy! 😊😊🙏🙏 Oh yes, that cabaret Kya ho phir jo din rangeela ho is exceptional in both music and picturisation. If Dada Burman decided to create a song with an extra long prelude and postlude and no interlude, Vijay Anand matched it up with a female orchestra on screen and multi-level set. And Majrooh wrote a Q&A which Geeta and Asha rendered with generous doses of oomph. What a masterpiece! Each song is a diamond, polished to perfection by these filmmakers. Thank you for such appreciation. Means a lot to all of us. 😊😊🙏🙏🎶🎶🎵🎵

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

@@musically4905You said it!! ♥️

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

Thank you so much Manek sir 🙏♥️ We would love to hear more from you 😁 It is absolute magic to listen to you about films and songs. Mantramugdh karte hain aap. We learn through your writings every time we read them. They're like the Bhagwad Geeta for us. Talking about V. Shantaram, he simply doesn't stop to amaze us all. Especially me 😁. I am a fan of his Marathi films too. Prabhat alone was enough to bring Marathi cinema at a global stage. He was way ahead of his contemporaries. 'Aaj madhuvaatas dole' may be considered one of the finest romantic songs ever. Aur Bharatiya sabhyata ka sahi darshan agar kisi director ne karaya hoga toh woh hai Shantaram. But he still remains unsung as compared to others. I sincerely wish that you start a project on him. It will be a gift to cine observers and researchers 🙏 Thank you once again ♥️

[@momm63]

@ManekPremchand1950 our naman to you, sir, for the pioneering work you have been doing in this field with your articles, essays, programs and books. Your work brings the art inherent in film making to the fore, allowing people like us to appreciate each aspect better. May your pen never run dry! Thank you so much for your appreciation of our small effort too. 🙏

[@vineeshvedsen9031]

Puchho na haal kya ho raha hai (podcast sun Kar) Dil ka qarar kya ho raha hai ...... Hum tum sab pe to nar mite hain shuru se Jane hamare aage kya hone wala hai ....... All that I can say after this podcast .......

[@sharvarikhatavkar8229]

Thank you for so much love and blessings 🙏

[@momm63]

@vineeshvedsen9031 grateful for your support and encouragement. 🙏