A pioneering figure in the Hindi Film music scene of the 50's and 60's, O P Nayyar gave one hit after other and regaled the audience with his melody and rhythm. Often referred to as the "Melody King" and "Rhythm King", he thrilled the hearts of thousands of devoted fans over a decade. Very fine selections in this album demonstrates his delicate sense of melody.

There are exquisitely fluid and haunting numbers here like Jaiye Aap Kahan Jayenge, Diwana Hua Badal, Main Shayad Tumhare Liye, Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka, Main Pyar Ka Rahi Hoon  etc. While retaining his Punjabi roots in employing Dholaks, Sarangi, Sitar and Santoor he was equally at ease making sophesticated use of exquisite Guitar and Double Bass. Together with Asha Bhosle they created sheer magic reaching dizzying heights. The fact that his songs are still so popular and sound so fresh bears testimony to his excellent body of work which has so much depth. Really, such artists are born once in a century. This LP is a marvelleous introduction to his music and thereafter you could go for his individual film albums like Aar Paar, CID, Kashmir Ki Kali, Mere Sanam, Howrah Bridge, Humsaya, Yeh Raat Phir Na Aaygi, etc.

His album CID 909 released in 1967 is a rare one easily fetching upwards of Rs. 20,000/- in the market.

Reviewed by Pilak Bhatt
Pilak Bhatt is a 54 year old Mumbai resident who is still keeping the turntable spinning.  Bhatt is one of many avid LP record collectors in the country and also around the world who has a passion for music and collecting LP records. Bhatt has a collection of almost 1 lac LP records. He buys and sells LPs, advises on turntables and has his own Music Circle shop at Kandivili, Mumbai that stocks loads of LPs.  He can be contacted on 9820365979