When Lata Mangeshkar sang with Mohammad Rafi, did this song of Rajesh Khanna become the 'Song of the Year'?

News Topical, Digital Desk : Listening to old songs brings immense peace to the heart. If we talk about the best singers of the past, then the name of the pair of Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar  and the king of music Mohammed Rafi is included in it. Today is Lata ji's birth anniversary and on this basis, we bring to you the story of one of her best songs, which she sang together with Rafi Sahab. 

The song, filmed on Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz, was included among the best songs of that year. Let's find out which song is being discussed here. 

Cult song by Lata and Rafi

Mohammed Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar together lent their voices to a multitude of songs. Fans loved hearing their duet together. One such superhit song was sung by them for the 1969 film Do Raaste, starring Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz. 

The lyrics of the song were: " Chup Gaye Saare Nazare..." It was widely loved as a romantic ballad. This iconic song was filmed on Kaka and Mumtaz during the rainy season. It won everyone's hearts. This song, featuring Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi, is still considered a cult classic and deserves a mention when it comes to romantic songs. 

Anand Bakshi wrote the lyrics, while the duo of Laxmikant-Pyarelal added simplicity to the music. Rafi and Lata did the rest with their melodious voices, forever immortalizing a scene lost in Hindi cinema. 

How many songs did Lata Mangeshkar sing?

Lata Mangeshkar began singing at the age of 13. During her illustrious singing career, which spanned from 1942 to 2019, she lent her magical voice to over 30,000 songs in 36 languages. Her contribution to Hindi cinema will never be forgotten. 

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