Overpowering Nayyar

This amazing man spent 44 years of his lifespan of 81 years in composing music. An unique feature of his songs is that it gives you a feeling of déjà vu and yet you love them. Madly too.
This man had strong likes and dislikes. He had a love-hate relationship with Asha who was his favourite singer. He was born in Lahore and started learning music early in his life. He died in 2007 at the age of 81 survived by his wife, three daughters and a son. His granddaughter Niharica Raizada is an actress. He was essentially a restless soul and had a capacity to fall out with his kith and kin.
Nayyar determinedly avoided recording with Lata as he felt her voice did not suit his compositions. He zeroed in on fledgling chanteuse Asha Bhosle. And what an amazing pair it turned out to be! When he and Asha parted ways in 1974, he started fading slowly. He scored music for only nine films thereafter until he called a day. He directed music for one Telugu film too titled Neerajanam in 1989.
I now give my most favourite songs of OP Nayyar:

My top favourite song from Mera Sanam. Asha sang this for beautiful Asha Parekh. Asha singing for Asha!


A different kind of song from Nayyar. See how expressive is the veteran actor Dilip Kumar.


An evergreen song from CID given eternal life by Dev Anand, Shakila, Shamshad Begum and Mohd Rafi.


Sung by Asha and Rafi in Kashmir Ki Kali. The pretty Sharmila Tagore is the mother of the famous Star Saif Ali Khan. She is now 73!


That's lovely song from Howra Bridge featuring Madhubala and Ashok Kumar.

Thandi Hawa Kaali Ghata - Mr. & Mrs.'55 (1952). Geeta Dutt.
That's Madhubala again in the movie Mr. and Mrs.'55 Guru Dutt was her co star.

 

@iyerviji
My dear Viji
Thanks a lot for your quick response. Listening to music over Radio used to be a thrilling experience. Our minds did not get distracted by any visual. Today 80% of the attention goes to the visuals.
Sri

 

@GeetaKashyap
Dear Geeta
Thanks for your further contribution.
Your last song is also my last song! Same pinch!
Sri

 

@Mistt
Dear Mistt
I had also mentioned about the Telugu film Nirajanam. You probably missed it. Thanm you for your nice selection of songs.
Sri