OP, in my opinion was a genius, but not necessarily consistent for many years. He ruled the late 50’s and 60’s. I must say a good number from OP is absolutely mesmerizing while a bad one is pretty low. This is very much unlike SD or SJ who had better averages.

OP also did movies under unknown banners, but his songs were excellent. In many interviews, I believe he stated that he would do it for anyone who paid him his asking.

I have read a lot about his arrogance which you refer to as the “Indian Akkad”. Personally, I don’t this quality of his, since we Indians expect subservience once we get to a position of power. In the context of OP, I am refering to the movie producers, leading actors et al who wanted their way with the music directors. I am glad some one stood up to it. Maybe it was to some extreme. OP even realized that he lost out on some good deals because of this, but did not care. Hey, if he did not mind it, who am I to say. I would say it was the movie maker’s loss.

One thing I would request is If you do not have anything nice to say about him, better not say it. If his music does not float your boat, so be it.

Precisely , what i dont comprehend is that why he had to show the usual ‘Indian Akkad’ in stubbornly not using Latadi’s voice?

Else, when he said that the ’styles didnt match’ , it didnt speak too greatly about his talent - that he couldnt compose a single song in his entire career to suit Lata’s voice, esp. when she herself doesn’t really hv a ’style’ , is known to moulding her voice as per the requirements of the composer, and has a proven track record of working with multifarious composers with vastly varying styles!

1. the creation process
2. the marketing process

Part of the marketing process that O P Nayyar became beholden to was the fact that he never needed to use Lata.

I find it hard to believe that O P Nayyar could not have discovered a new part of his talent had he collaborated with a new voice and a person. This is the usual Indian Akkad that gets us down.

We need to be aware of it. Celebrating something as a success also means we can lose the sight of the price paid for it.

Anz - Yeah, i m surprised they cant get basic facts right - in the age of ‘google’ it shudnt be tough!

Mannat - Yeah, the creative juices are flowing…Amen to that!

Kaush - A lot is left unsaid, which i hope discerning readers will understand

Ezepze - Yep hv seen that film. I dont like his ‘thup thik’ stuff at all. Individual choices, i guess…

> chehre se zara aanchal jab aapne sarkaaya
> ek baar muskuraado kahaan se utthe hai qadam yaad rakhna
> kitne atal the tere iraade
> roop tera aisa darpan mein na samaaye khushboo tere tan ki madhuban
> savere ka suraj tumhaare liye hai

I think he was well known for his penchant for the “thup-thik thup-thik” horse beat songs in his movies.

May his soul rest in peace.

Besides the songs mentioned above, i like..

Jara haule haule chalo more sajna-Sawan ki Ghata
Piya piya na lage mora jiya-Phagun
Chal akela chal akela tera mela peeche chuta rahi chal akela-Sambandh
Ek too hain piya, Aa ke dard jawan hai-Pran Jaye par Vachan na jaye
Jawaniyan yeh mast mast bin piye-Tumsa Nahin Dekha
Chota sa balma-ragini
Dekho kasam se kasam se kehte hain tumse haan-Tumsa nahin Dekha
Tarif karu kya uski-Kashmir ki Kali
Aap yun hi agar humse milte rahe-Ek Musafir Ek Haseena
Pukarta chala hun main-Mere Sanam
Woh haseen dard de do jise main gale laga lun-Humsaya

May his soul rest in peace!