Awaara
1951 (Shankar-Jaikishan)
It was early in Raj Kapoor’s career, and only his second time working with Shankar-Jaikishan, but Awaara created a template for future soundtracks of this legendary collaboration. The title song penned by Shailendra, Awaara Hoon, established his trademark style—deep philosophical musings wrapped up in fun, simple, musical words. Dum Bhar Jo Udhar Munh Phere, Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi and Ab Raat Guzarne Waali, with their complex meters and melancholic, romantic moods, brought together an album with deep, haunting music.
