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Anil Biswas compares Ghazal singing in the 20s and 30s to the 60s-70s period.

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Master Nissar (aaj kyon ham se pardaa hai) has mentioned that he used to play female roles. I never knew where and how. Turns out it was on stage when he played Sita.

Master NIssar

Master Nissar (Sita) was given two general songs, in the flower garden, "jay shiv onkaaraa (aartee)", near the Ashok tree, "are raavaN too dhamakee dikhaataa kise (etc.). These songs were very popular. Nissar's voice, embellishments, and correct pronunciation, clearly was very attractive.

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Bharat 34 Lata Roshan

This song from  Doctor was very popular. Kishor Kumar must have liked it because he kept singing it in one his films. I will reveal later which one.

Doctor Ye titalee

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Bharat 40 Lata Roshan