Lag Ja Gale - Sadhana, Lata Mangeshkar, Woh Kaun Thi Song

• Title: लग जा गले - Lata Mangeshkar | Lag Ja Gale | Sadhana, Manoj Kumar | Old Hindi Song | Woh Kaun Thi

• Channel: Romantic Gaane

• Length: 6 minutes 57 seconds

• Movie: Woh Kaun Thi (1964), starring Manoj Kumar and Sadhana.

• The movie Woh Kaun Thi (1964) is a classic thriller, and there are some fascinating facts about its making, especially concerning the iconic songs "Lag Ja Gale" and "Naina Barse Rimjhim.

• Here are some interesting and funny facts about the film and its actors:

Facts about the Music and Songs

• The Composer Sang the "Ghost" Song: When the song "Naina Barse Rimjhim Rimjhim" was being filmed, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was unwell and unable to record the track. To keep the shooting schedule on track, composer Madan Mohan recorded a scratch version of the song in his own voice! Actress Sadhana had to famously lip-sync to a man's voice on set, much to the amusement of onlookers.

• "Lag Ja Gale" Was Initially Rejected: Director Raj Khosla was not initially convinced about including the timeless romantic song "Lag Ja Gale." It was only after actor Manoj Kumar strongly recommended the song that Khosla decided to include it in the film.

• A 12-Year-Old Melody: The other haunting classic, "Naina Barse Rimjhim Rimjhim," was actually composed by Madan Mohan a full 12 years before the film was made, in 1952. He was unable to find a director who wanted to use the eerie melody until Raj Khosla heard it and found it to be the perfect fit for his suspense film.

Facts about the Film and Actors

• Inspired by a Classic Novel: The plot of Woh Kaun Thi? was loosely based on the 19th-century English suspense novel, "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins.

• Manoj Kumar's Creative Input: Actor Manoj Kumar (who played Dr. Anand) was not just the lead star; he had a significant role in the film's production. He co-wrote parts of the screenplay and even suggested the film's title, Woh Kaun Thi? (Who Was She?). He also helped design the film's posters.

• Sadhana: The Queen of Suspense: The success of Woh Kaun Thi? launched Sadhana and director Raj Khosla's famous "suspense-thriller trilogy." They immediately followed this film with two more suspense hits: Mera Saaya (1966) and Anita (1967), with Sadhana again playing double or multiple roles in all of them.

• A Near-Miss Glitch: Right before the film's release, during a preview, it was spotted that in one shot where Sadhana's character was shown lying dead, her eyes briefly blinked! The editing team had to rush to fix the mistake before the first show.

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