Best Of Talat Mahmood Jalte Hain Jiske Liye Sujata 1959

"Jalte Hain Jiske Liye" is arguably the most famous song by Talat Mahmood, the man with the "velvet voice." It is a centerpiece of Bimal Roy’s 1959 classic Sujata.

This song is legendary not just for its melody, but for its innovative use of technology and narrative depth.

Song Credits

• Singer: Talat Mahmood

• Music Director: S.D. Burman

• Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri

• Starring: Sunil Dutt and Nutan

Fascinating Facts

• The Telephone Serenade: This was one of the first Hindi film songs to be picturized entirely over a telephone call. Sunil Dutt’s character (Adhir) is singing to Nutan (Sujata). The intimacy of the phone allows for a very soft, whispered style of singing that Talat Mahmood excelled at.

• The "Tremolo" King: S.D. Burman chose Talat Mahmood specifically for his signature vibrato (the slight quiver in his voice). He felt only Talat could convey the "fragility" of a lover's heart mentioned in the lyrics: "Geet naazuk hai mera sheeshe se bhi, toot na jaaye" (My song is even more fragile than glass, let it not break).

• Social Subtext: While the song is romantic, the film deals with the heavy theme of untouchability. Sujata (an "untouchable" girl) is weeping on the other end of the line because she feels she doesn't deserve the love of Adhir (a Brahmin man). The song acts as a bridge over the social abyss separating them.

• Inspired by Tagore: The tune is said to be a deft adaptation of some melodic phrases from Rabindrasangeet ("Ekada Tumi Priye"), which reflects S.D. Burman’s deep Bengali roots.

• A Turning Point: This song helped Talat Mahmood cement his title as the "King of Ghazals". Even as the high-pitched, energetic styles of Rafi and Kishore were becoming popular, this song proved there was still a massive audience for soft, soulful melodies.

Other Evergreen Hits by Talat Mahmood

If you enjoy his style, you might also like:

1. "Jayen To Jayen Kahan" (Taxi Driver)

2. "Ae Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal" (Daag)

3. "Phir Wahi Sham Wahi Gham" (Jahan Ara)

4. "Tasveer Banata Hoon" (Baradari)

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