Chhaayaageet

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Laxmikant Pyarelal

Chhaayaageet #265 - “Agar maine yeh film ki, toh mera career khatam ho jayega.”
If I do this film, my career will be over.
Chhaayaageet #243 - "Paise mein tab loonga jab aap mujhe poora gaana gaane doge"
I will take the money the day you let me sing a full song
Chhaayaageet #185 - "I have done my job, now rest is on you how you perform on film."
On the day of a song recording, the studio is abuzz.
Chhaayaageet #170 - "I need this song to calm the audience."
After two successful films, the filmmaker has a third script ready.
Chhaayaageet #162 - "But I made a mistake during recording."
The singer is in the studio waiting for the music sitting to begin.
Chhaayaageet #138 - "I have not been able to sleep the entire night."
December 1979, Feroze Shah Kotla Maidan, Delhi.
Chhaayaageet #134 - "Is gaane mein aap orchestra na istemaal karein."
It's the 1980s.
Chhaayaageet #119 - “Ye kya bakwaas lyrics likhe hai tumne. Marwaoge kya sabko.”
It is an interesting concept.
Chhaayaageet #110- “This young guy, this Madrasi is not going to work.”
He arrives at the composer’s house for an audition.
Chhaayaageet #98 - "I want her to look her like she's never looked before."
At 8-8.5 lakh rupees per film, she is the highest paid heroine in the industry.
Chhaayaageet #92 - “For your sake I am willing to sing for these people.”
The filmmaker picks up the newspaper.
Chhaayaageet #89 - “Arre tu kab tak mandolin bajayega?”
His father teaches him to play the mandolin at a very early age.
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