We have divided complete music evolution in 4 eras as discussed in the previous posts, we already gone through the golden era in Indian Hindi Music (1950-1970) in the last post. In this post we will discuss more on the Evolving Era (1970-1985). In this era we had seen that new technology advancements and with Fuji films quality of cinema was at different level. More no. of equipment were used in music production and as well in film making.

Couple of major events during this period were India Pakistan War in 1971 (India defeated Pakistan in war and formation of Bangladesh). 1975 political unrest resulted in Emergency in India and finally 1984 Operation Blue Start to crush Khalistan militants and then assassination of Indira Gandhi by her own Sikh body-guard post that anti Sikh riots in Delhi and even in entire nation. Great Indian singer Kishore Kumar was banned  (Radio and Doordarshan) during the period of emergency because congress wanted him to convey Govt. schemes messages on All India Radio in the form of songs in his voice for which he denied and hence banned.

Until 1970 (between 1950-1970) with green evolution food problem was solved to some extent. In Nehru’s leadership measures were already taken for the betterment of farmers agriculture productivity increased which resulted in good output. India was in this period become self sufficient to feed it’s population. People specially youth were truly enjoying the freedom and hence romantic movies and songs peaked.

Romantic movies trend started in this era and with this we had lot of love songs produced in this period again below list is not exhaustive.

Some of very famous Romantic Songs of this era:

• Pyar Diwana Hota Hai – Film Kati Patang – 1971
• Ye Shaam Matani – Film Kati Patang – 1971
• O Mere Dil Ke Chain – Film Mere Jeevan Saathi – 1972
• Nahi Nahi Abhi Nahi – Film Jawani Diwani – 1972
• Gum Hai Kisi Ke Pyar Main – Film Raampur Ka Lakshman – 1972
• Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko – Film Yaadon Ke Baarat – 1973
• Aaj Mausam Bada Baiman Hai Bada – Film Loafer  -1973
• Main Shaayar To Nahi – Film Bobby – 1973
• Wada Karo Nahi Chodoge Tum Mera Saath – Film Aa Gale Lag Jaa – 1973
• Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se – Film  Ajnabee – 1974 
• Wada Karle Sajna Tere Bina – Film Haath Ki Safai – 1974
• Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Main – Film Ajnabee – 1974 
• Suno Kaho Kaha Suna – Film Aap Ki Kasam – 1974
• Main Jat Yamla Pagla Deewana – Film Pratigya – 1975
• Tere Chehre Se Nazar Nahi Hatati – Film Kabhi Kabhi – 1976 
• Bade Acche Lagetin Hai – Film Balika Badhu – 1976
• Chaand Mera Dil Chaandani Ho Tum – Film Hum Kisise Kum NaheenHum Kisise Kum Naheen  -1977
• Do Lafzo Ke Hai Dil Ke Kahani – Film The Great Gambler -1979
• Tumse Milkar Na Jane – Film Pyar Jhukta Nahin – 1985
• Jano Meri Jano (Dil Main ho Tum Ankho Main Tum) – Film Satyamev Jayate – 1987
• Kis Kaaran Naiya Doli – Film Dacait – 1987
• Mere Pyar Ki Umar Ho Itnee Sanam – Film Waaris  – 1988 
• Pyar Kabhi Kam Nahi Karna – Film Prem Pratigyaa – 1989
• Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai – Film Souten Ki Beti – 1989 

Sad Songs:

• Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi Shikwa To Nahin – Film Aandhi -1975
• Ye Kya Hua – Film Amar Prem – 1972
• Mere Naina Sawan Bhaado – Film  Mehbooba – 1976
• Kya Hua Tera Waada – Film Hum Kisise Kum NaheenHum Kisise Kum Naheen  -1977
• Ye Jo Mohobbat Hai Ye Unka Hai Naam – Film 
• Jane Kaha Gaye Wo Din – Film Mera Naam Joker – 1970
• Zindagi Ke Safar Main Guzar Jaatein Hai – Film Aap Ki Kasam – 1974
• Ye Duniya Ye Mehfil Mere Kaam Ke Nahi – Film Heera Ranjha – 1970  

To be continued for next blog posts on music evolution in Bollywood.