pardesi

The poor boy, the rich best friend, and the beautiful girl next door, friends that grow up together and ultimately form a love triangle. The poor boy goes off to war to prove his worth, and eventually comes back to marry the girl.
Then he discovers something that shatters his belief in life itself! Who but Mukesh could sing with so much pain the words by Shailendra set to music by Shankar Jaikishen?

Nashe ki raat dhal gayi
Ab Khumar na raha
Zindagi humein tera
Aitbaar na raha

But then we are reminded of the fact that we are mere mortals on this earth, fatally flawed people, and not gods! This version used in the film is missing some wonderful singing by Mukesh (Sunte hain pyaar ki duniya mein, do dil mushkil se samate hain, kya gair yahaan apnon tak ke saaye bhi na aane paate hain), but the part sung by Lata and emoted by Vyjayanthi on camera is exceptional! Her dancing skills are showcased at their best

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