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Here is an early version of this song. Not sure if the film is Rekha (1943). It is my best guess

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Narsingh 754

In the beginiing of this osng, the singer seems to be drunk. Later in the song I hear sticks being hit together, probably garba-like sticks. Have a listen

Listen to 1934_Actress_06_saKhtee-men-yah-faulaad.mp3

Now you know!


 Listen to Aadmi Aur Insaan (1969)

We hear many times that these days too many films are being copied from Hollywood. Others say that they were always copied but we are hearing more because the world is more connected. Well, it is true we were always inspired. Even Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, has freely admitted that he was inspired a foreign film. But, did people know about it? My guess is that educated people who saw foreign films always knew. Here is a sample from an issue of Filmfare (August 8, 1952).

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So, are more inspired now? To answer this question, somebody has to produce a list of all the inspired films ever. That has not been done yet.

Now you know!


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