While I don't really have the interest or time to actually watch all these films, the plotline: a murder mystery in which the suspects are chased into a formidable jungle full of beasts, does sound like it might be worth it. However, after checking out this clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcu1D2vCfZ8) of the dance sequence set to the best hit on the album (Parde Men Rahne Do), I'm decidedly less intrigued. Definitely some Dionysian moments with the scarfwork, but in the end it's the tune's catchy orchestra lines and backing chorus that'll make you Shikar your ass off.
The majority of the Bollywood records I'll be posting feature all the permutations of the big guns of the playback world, namely: Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Lata Mangashkar, Geeta Dutt, etc... But the nice thing about this record is that you get a good mix of three artists: Mohd. Rafi (the smoothest operator, ever.), Asha Bhosle, and Lata (elder sister of Asha). Apparently Asha Bhosle was known more as a B-movie singer, while her elder sister held the spotlight, but I think everyone will agree that pretty much kills it on Parde Men Rahne Do. Whatever.
Music direction: Shankar Jaikishan
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri
Angel Records
Side One
Shikar Karne Ko Aaye
Mohd. Rafi
Mai Albeli Pyar Jata Kar
Asha Bhosle
Side Two
Parde Men Rahne Do
Asha Bhosle & Chorus
Jabse Laagi Tose Najariya
Lata Mangeshkar & Asha Bhosle
From now on, I'm posting a zip file for the whole album. I don't know what I was thinking before.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/3ttzdgzjmom/Shikar.zip
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