Hindi Parakh (1960)

Parakh is a classic Indian film released on 5 August 1960, directed by the renowned Bimal Roy, who is known for his significant contributions to Indian cinema. The movie features an ensemble cast including Sadhana, Nasir Hussain, and Vasant Choudhury in pivotal roles. The narrative of “Parakh” revolves around a small village and its inhabitants who are thrown into a mix of excitement and chaos when they receive a letter stating that a large sum of money will be donated to the village by an anonymous philanthropist. The condition attached is that the villagers must decide on a single individual who deserves this money the most.

The music for “Parakh” was composed by the legendary Salil Chowdhury, with lyrics penned by Shailendra. The collaboration between Chowdhury and Shailendra brought forth a soundtrack that is still remembered and cherished by fans of classic Indian cinema. The songs were performed by various singers, including Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey, among others, who lent their voices to create some of the most memorable tracks of the era. Popular songs from films are “Ye Bansi Kyo Gaaye,” “Mere Mann Ke Diye,” “Kya Hawa Chali,” “Mila Hai Kisi Kaa Jhumka” and “O Sajanaa Barakhaa.”

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of “Parakh” sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey, and others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of “Parakh” movie song lyrics below.