Lata Mangeshkar sang the first song I wrote. The year was 1972, the film, Sundar Dar's Chalte Chalte and the song: "Door Door Tum Rahe". So began a partnership that spanned 30 songs.
Here are my ten favourite songs from one of India's greatest singers:
#1. "Aayega Aanewala", Mahal (1949)
#2. "Yeh Zindagi Usiki Hai", Anarkali (1953)
#3. "Ajeeb Dastaan Hai", Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi (1963)
#4. "Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil", Bees Saal Baad (1962)
#5. "Phaili Hui Hai Sapno Ki Baahein", House No 44 (1955)
#6. "Naina Barse Rimjhim Rimjhim ", Woh Kaun Thi (1964)
#7. "Aa Jane Jaan", Intequam (1969)
#8. "Baahon Main Chale Aao", Anamika (1973)
#9. "Piya Tose Naina Laage Re", Guide (1965)
#10. "Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum", Silsila (1981)