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News18
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
This Lata Mangeshkar Classic Was Almost Junked. Then Manoj Kumar Stepped In
Director Raj Khosla initially didn't like the track and even planned to drop it from the film. It was only after actor Manoj Kumar intervened that the song was finally included Lata Mangeshkar has been one of India's most legendary and cherished playback singers. Her voice has defined generations, and the list of her unforgettable songs is truly endless. Among them, there is one timeless melody from the 1964 film Woh Kaun Thi? that stands apart — Lag Jaa Gale. You must have heard this hauntingly beautiful blend of romance and melancholy that continues to touch millions of hearts across generations. But did you know this iconic song was almost rejected? Director Raj Khosla initially didn't like the track and even planned to drop it from the film. It was only after actor Manoj Kumar intervened that the song was finally included. The full story behind this near-miss moment is detailed in Raj Khosla: The Authorised Biography, released on May 20, ahead of the filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary. According to the book, music composer Madan Mohan had to seek help from actor Manoj Kumar to convince the director to retain the song. Manoj Kumar's Intervention Manoj Kumar recalled, 'One day I got a call from Madan Mohan. He said — 'Raj Khosla has lost his mind. He's rejecting a beautiful song. Please come and handle it'." At that point, Manoj Kumar hadn't even heard the track and was initially hesitant to intervene. But after listening to it, he was convinced of its brilliance and decided to step in. He spoke to producer NN Sippy, who agreed with Madan Mohan and encouraged Manoj to talk to Raj Khosla. The film's shooting was only days away, and the song hadn't been finalised. The Director's Initial Reaction When Manoj Kumar finally played the song to Raj Khosla, the director still called it 'bad". However, upon listening to it again more carefully, his opinion completely changed. He was reportedly 'shocked" and realised it was one of the finest tunes he had ever heard. In fact, Raj Khosla was so embarrassed by his earlier reaction that he picked up his shoe in frustration and called himself 'a fool", an incident mentioned in the biography. Lata Mangeshkar's Favourite Lag Jaa Gale went on to become one of Lata Mangeshkar's all-time favourite songs. She herself once said that the track was among her top six. With over 277 million views on YouTube, its popularity has stood the test of time. The music, composed by Madan Mohan, touches the soul — and Lata Mangeshkar's heartfelt rendition gave it everlasting life. The book quotes Lata Mangeshkar saying, 'When we recorded the song, everyone was pleased. Raj Khosla liked it very much. We were all satisfied. After the recording, Madan bhaiyya came and hugged me — he was crying. The song made history." First Published:
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fontaines D.C. Combine Bring Me the Horizon and Nirvana for ‘Like a Version' Cover
Fontaines D.C. have paid tribute to both Bring Me the Horizon and Nirvana during a recent cover performance. The Irish rockers unveiled their cover of Bring Me the Horizon's 2013 single 'Can You Feel My Heart' as part of an appearance on Like a Version, the long-running covers segment from Australian radio station triple j. More from Billboard U2 Are First Irish Songwriters to Be Named Fellows of the Ivors Academy Dancehall Star 1Ski OG Is Back With Two New Songs - And a New Stage Name The New York Pops to Honor Diane Warren at Carnegie Hall The performance was recorded earlier in the month, during the band's recent tour of Australia, though it was broadcast on the morning of Friday, March 21 (Australia time). Though triple j have long presented the covers as being live, Fontaines D.C. vocalist Grian Chatten told fans on Monday (March 17) the band were forced to cancel a run of shows in Mexico and Latin America after he suffered a herniated disc which left him unable to perform. As is standard for Like a Version, Fontaines D.C.'s appearance launched with a rendition of an original, with the band tearing through 2024's 'Starburster' before debuting their Bring Me the Horizon tribute. Though officially billed as a rendition of 'Can You Feel My Heart,' the performance shifts focus after the first chorus and sees Chatten instead singing the lyrics to Nirvana's 1993 single 'Heart-Shaped Box.' 'I think the sound of that song, the electronic elements, and just the general vibe of it kind of reflects stuff that we were touching on our last album, Romance,' explained guitarist Conor Curley in a post-performance interview. 'It kind of seemed like a good place to start, and it's a moody, beautiful song. I always get a little a bit nostalgic about that band just because it reminds me of reading and crying as a teenager and stuff like that, so I've always kind of kept tabs on them.' ''Heart-Shaped Box' is an absolute classic,' he added in reference to Nirvana's appearance in the performance. 'Grian just started singing it when we were getting the sounds, and it was almost kind of like, 'Do we switch it to that and use the instrumentation?' So, it kind of just made sense.' Notably, it's not the first time that Fontaines D.C. have been the focus of the Like a Version studio in recent months. In February, Porter Robinson used his appearance on the segment to cover the band's 2024 single 'Favourite.' ''Favourite' was, no pun intended, one of my favorite songs of the last year,' Robinson said after the fact. 'It was the song that made me a fan of Fontaines D.C. I just love it. I love major-key music. I love music that's extremely catchy and extremely hooky. And I love the way that this song feels like it's constantly tumbling forward.' Having first launched in 2004, the Like a Version series has gone from being a near-impromptu acoustic affair to featuring larger studio productions. Numerous artists have taken part over the past two decades, with the likes of Billie Eilish, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys, and more reinventing classic tracks in the process. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
