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Mala Sinha: My Life Sang with Madan Mohan's Melodies
29 Jun
Summary
- Actress Mala Sinha shared a close bond with composer Madan Mohan.
- Sinha's stardom was significantly boosted by Madan Mohan's compositions.
- She cherished 'Jahan Ara' as a favorite soundtrack by the composer.
Actress Mala Sinha, celebrated for her powerful roles in the 1960s, shared cherished memories of composer Madan Mohan, who was a close family friend. Mohan's compositions were central to many of Sinha's iconic on-screen performances. She noted that her childhood singing often featured his songs, a prelude to her future on-screen lip-syncing.
The actress credited a significant portion of her stardom to the melodies crafted by Madan Mohan. Her lip-sync debut with his songs was in 'Ek Shola,' but it was the soundtrack for 'Anpadh' (1962), featuring the hit song 'Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha Pyar Ke Qaabil Mujhe,' that truly defined her screen persona.
Sinha expressed a special fondness for the soundtrack of 'Jahan Ara,' which she believed was also Madan Mohan's favorite. She lauded the masterful collaboration between Madan Mohan and Lata Mangeshkar, calling it an unparalleled combination. The film featured several masterpieces, with one unreleased song intended for all four Mangeshkar sisters.
