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Ravindra Jain’s ‘Mangal Bhawan Amangal Haari’ completes 51 years
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
The Times of India reports that the devotional song 'Mangal Bhawan Amangal Haari' has completed 51 years. The composition first appeared in the 1975 film 'Geet Gaata Chal', starring Sachin Pilgaonkar and Sarika. Ravindra Jain composed the melody, and Jaspal Singh sang the popular version. The song is based on a chaupai from Tulsidas' Ramayan. It later featured in Ramanand Sagar's iconic 1987 television series 'Ramayan', with Jain himself singing the chaupai. In 2023, the song was recreated for Om Raut's film 'Adipurush' with vocals by Sachet-Parampara, introducing it to a new generation.
The Indian Opinion
The song's 51-year journey shows how a devotional tune can outlive its film. Yet some fans dismiss newer versions like the 2023 Adipurush rendition as inferior. That misses the point: each generation reinterprets classics for its own ears. The original 1975 version, the 1987 Ramayan rendition, and the 2023 remake all found audiences. The real test will be whether the Adipurush version earns the same lasting affection as its predecessors.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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