Mujhe Dekh Kar Aapka Muskurana

Mujhe Dekh Kar Aapka Muskurana

Song by Mohammad Rafi

Movie : Ek Musafir Ek Hasina (1962)

The song begins with a simple humming. As if the singer is lost, confused. The singer is drunk on alcohol, unsteady speech, steps. He needs to drink to get enough strength to confront his beloved who has rejected him, to speak up his mind.

This song is so radically different from normal compositions. Least music and maximum effect.Just the tabla and guitar are audible with soft violins in the background, which come to the fore with the sax in the interlude. The flute played in the interlude after "yaa ke diwana" caresses, creates sympathy for the singer. Rafisaab at his supreme best. He has put life into this song. The measured words like a drunk but not a trace of arrogance, no sarcasm, no hatred. When he says "muskurana" followed by "Ho!" it is as if in all the sadness a silver lining of the memory of the smile is relived by him. Each word uttered in this song is perfectly balanced, measured yet sounding natural. Simple expression of true feelings of love.

The deliberation, easily visible in "khayalon mein khoyi khoyi" is perfect to suit the situation. The song has been composed in a laid back mood. How well Rafisaab has utilised the huge spaces afforded by the meter/composition! Not letting go of the mood of the song even for a moment. The tone of the voice so real, so correct. Arguably one of the best compositions/singing. This song has no precedent, no antecedent. ORIGINAL. One song I could die for.

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