Heavy Rotation: S. D. Burman, G. Devarajan, M. S. Viswanathan & More

A playlist of my retro favourites from Bombay Ravi, S. D. Burman, Hemant Kumar, K. V. Mahadevan, Jaidev, Naushad Ali, M. S. Viswanathan, and more...

P. Adinarayana Rao

• Thesulaavudhe Then Malaraale, Azhaikkaadhe Ninaikkaadhe, Jegadheeswaraa (Manaalane Mangaiyin Baakkiyam)
• Rajasekhara, Jeevitame Saphalamu (Anarkali)
• Ghana Ghana Sundaraa, Poojaku Veleyara (Bhakta Tukaram)
• Idhuve Vaazhvil Aanandhame, Sollaamale Sollavaa (Mangaiyar Ullam Mangatha Selvam)

Alathur V. Subramanyam

• Bhoomiyil Maanida, Manamae Nee (Ashok Kumar)

G. Aswathama

• Andaala O Chandamama (Daiva Balam)
• Malarodu Vilaiyaadum, Nilavadhu Thavari (Deiva Balam)

Bahadur Khan

• Maula Salim Chishti (Garm Hava)

Bombay Ravi

• Aandholanam, Krishna Kripa Sagaram (Sargam)
• Aa Rathri, Saagarangale (Panchagni)
• Aareyum Bhaava, Manjal Prasaadavum (Nakhakshathangal)
• Kadalinnagaadhamaam Neelimayil (Sukrutham)
• Parvanendu Mukhi, Vaishakha Pournamiyo, Samaja Sancharini (Parinayam)
• Raasanilavinu, Chandrakaantham (Padheyam)
• Jab Chali Thandi Hawa, Bhari Duniya Mein Akhir Dil, Lo Aa Gayi Unki Yaad, Raha Gardishon Mein Hardum (Do Badan)
• Yeh Raaten Yeh Mausam (Dilli Ka Thug)
• Jeevan Jyot Jale (Grahasti)
• Indraneelimayolum, Indupushpam (Vaisali)

S. D. Burman

• Jalte Hain Jiske Liye (Sujata)
• Jaane Woh Kaise Log, Ham Aapki Aankhon Me (Pyaasa)
• Saiyan Dil Mein Aana Re (Bahar)
• Hai Apna Dil To Awara (Solva Saal)
• Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni (Jaal)
• Tere Mere Milan (Abhimaan)
• Saiyan Dil Mein Aana Re (Bahar)
• Lakshaarchana (Ayalathe Sundari)
• Mere Sapno Ki Rani, Roop Tera Mastana (Aradhana)
• Piya Tose Naina Laage Re, Din Dhal Jaaye, Tere Mere Sapne (Guide)
• Phoolon Ke Rang Se, Rangeela Re Tere Rang Mein (Prem Pujari)
• Ab Ke Sajan Saawan Mein, Baagon mein Kaise Ye Phool (Chupke Chupke)
• Chaudhvin Ka Chand (Chaudhvin Ka Chand)
• Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam (Kaagaz Ke Phool)
• Dil Pukare Aa Re, Aasman Ke Neeche (Jewel Thief)

T. Chalapathi Rao

• Thenunnum Vandu (Amara Deepam)
• Kalaiyae En Vazhkaiyin, Aadum Arul Jothi (Meenda Sorgam)
• Mabbulo Yemundi (Lakshadhikari)

G. Devarajan

• Arikil Nee Undaayirunnenkil (Neeyethra Dhanya)
• Kannukal Kannukal (Shalini Ente Koottukari)
• Harivaraasanam (Swami Ayyappan)
• Sandhyamayangum Neram (Mayiladumkunnu)
• Thankathalikayil Pongalumaay (Gayathri)
• Chakravarthini Ninakku (Chembarathi)
• Panineer Mazha, Paathiraathanuppu (Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi)
• Swargaputhri Navarathri (Nizhalattam)
• Velli Rathangal (Paruva Kaalam)
• Pudhu Mugame, Gnayiru Oli Mazhaiyil (Andharangam)
• Ezhu Sundara Raathrikal, Karutha Chakravaalamathilukal (Ashwamedham)

Datta Naik

• Tora Manva Kyon Ghabraye, Sambhal Aye Dil (Sadhna)

Ghantasala

• Prema Yatralaku, Entha Hayi (Gundamma Katha)
• Annaana Bhamini (Sarangadhara)
• Andame Aanandam (Bratuku Teruvu)
• Ennathaan Un Premaiyo, Kanintha Kadhalarukku (Pathala Bhairavi)
• Vennelalone Vedi (Pellinaati Pramanalu)
• Jagadabhi Ramudu Sriraamude (Lava Kusa)

Ghulam Haider

• Aye Chand Tu Bata De, Main To Odhu (Humayun)
• Dar Badar Phirte Hain (Shahida)
• Sawan Ke Najare Hai, Naino Ke Baan Ki Reet Anokhi (Khazanchi)

Ghulam Mohammed

• Mausam Hai Aahiqana, Chalte Chalte (Pakeezah)

Hemant Kumar

• Bekarar Karke Hume, Kahin Deep Jale (Bees Saal Baad)
• Humne Dekhee Hai (Khamoshi)
• Saawale Salone Aaye Dil Bahaar (Ek Hi Raasta)
• Piya Aiso Jiya Mein (Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam)
• Ya Dil ki Suno, Kuchh Dil Ne Kaha (Anupama)
• Yeh Nayan Dare Dare (Kohraa)
• Unnai Kann Theduthe, Enthan Ullam Thulli (Kanavane Kann Kanda Deivam)

Jaidev

• Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar, Adhuri Yaad Pyas Chhod Ke, Main Zindagi Ka Saath (Hum Dono)
• Ek Akela Is Shahar Mein, Do Deewane Shahar Mein (Gharaonda)

Kalyanji-Anandji

• Kya Khoob Lagti Ho (Dharmatma)
• Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (Blackmail)
• Husn Chala Kuchh Aisi Chaal (Bluff Master)

Kanu Roy

• Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho, Mera Dil Jo Mera Hota, Koi Chupke Se Aake (Anubhav)

S. P. Kodandapani

• Idi Mallela Velayani (Sukha Dukhalu)

T. G. Lingappa

• Ennarumai Kadhalikku Vennilaave, Manamennum Vaanile Mazhaimegam Aaagave (Ellarum Innattu Mannar)

Madan Mohan

• Lag Jaa Gale (Woh Kaun Thi)
• Dil Dhoondta Hai (Mausam)
• Ae Dil Mujhe Bataa De (Bhai-Bhai)
• Mera Saaya Saath, Nainon Mein Badra (Mera Saaya)

K. V. Mahadevan

• Pazham Neeyappa, Oru Naal Podhuma, Paattum Naane (Thiruvilaiyadal)
• Maraindhirundhu, Nalandhana (Thillana Mohanambal)
• Orey Kelvi (Panithirai)
• Ullam Kollai Poguthe, Konjum Mozhi Penngalukku (Neela Malai Thirudan)
• Komatha Engal Kulamatha (Saraswati Sabatham)
• Arbutha Leelaigalai, Soppana Vaazhvil, Gnana Sabayil, Vallalalai Paadum Vaayaal (Sivagami)
• Oh Vandu Aadaadha Solaiyil (Engal Kuladevi)
• Sengani Vaai Thirandhu Sirithiduvai (Yanai Paagan)
• Shararaanthal Thirithaanu (Kayalum Kayarum)
• Iruvuru Bhamala, Yem Vaano (Nari Nari Naduma Murari)
• Manjal Mugame, Methuva Methuva, Unnai Arinthaal (Vettaikaaran)
• Thirupparangundrathil, Manam Padaithen, Arupadai Veedu Konda, Solla Solla (Kandhan Karunai)
• Muddabanthi Puvvulo, Paadutha Teeyaga Challaga (Mooga Manasulu)
• Nannu Vadhali Neevu Polevule (Manchi Manasulu)
• Toli Poddullo (Srinivasa Kalyanam)
• Chandamama Raave, Vidhata Thalapuna, Adibhikshuvu Vadinedi Koredhi (Sirivennela)
• Broche Varevaru Ra, Manasa Sancharare, Paluke Bangaaramaayena (Sankarabharanam)
• Muddabanthi Puvvulo (Alludugaru)
• Aayiram Kan Podhadhu, Kaaviyama Nenjil (Paavai Vilakku)
• Aayiram Nilave Vaa (Adimai Penn)
• Malargal Nanaindhana, Nee Pogum Idamellam (Idhaya Kamalam)
• Ni Charanam Kamalam, Na Gonthu Shrutilona (Janaki Ramudu)
• Nemaliki Nerpina Nadakalivi, Vrepalliya Eda Jhalluna (Saptapadi)
• Manasanthaa Premakala (Jailu Pakshi)

Master Venu

• En Indha Iravu (Pudhiya Pathai)
• Aakaasha Veedhilo (Mangalya Balam)

Mohammed Zahur Khayyam

• Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein (Kabhie Kabhie)
• Aur Kuchh Der Thahar, Baharon Mera Jeevan Bhi Sanwaro, Rut Jawan Jawan Raat Mehrbaan (Aakhri Khat)
• Ye Mulaqat (Khandaan)

Naushad Ali

• Mora Saajan (Pakeezah)
• Mohe Panghat Pe, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, Teri Mehfil Mein (Mughal-e-Azam)
• Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re (Kohinoor)
• Anuraaga Lola, Jaanaki Jaane, Maanasa Nilayil (Dhwani)
• Tere Sadake Balam (Amar)
• Tere Husn Ki Kya Tarif Karun (Leader)
• Ta Ra Ri Ra Ra Ri, Ye Mausam Aur Ye Tanhai (Dastan)
• Tu Mera Chand (Dillagi)
• Milte Hi Ankhen Dil Hua Diwana, Chod Babul Ka Ghar (Babul)
• Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki (Dulari)
• Awaz De Kahan Hai, Jawan Hai Mohabbat (Anmol Ghadi)
• Beech Bhanwar Mein (Dard)
• Guzre Hain Aaj Ishq Mein, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi (Dil Diya Dard Liya)
• Ae Dil-E-Beqaraar Jhoom (Shahjehan)
• Tu Ganga Ki Mauj, Aaj Gaawat Man Mero Jhoomke, Tori Jai Jai Kartaar (Baiju Bawra)

O. P. Nayyar

• Deewana Hua Badal, Isharon Isharon Mein (Kashmir Ki Kali)
• Kabhi Aar, Kabhi Paar (Aar Paar)

C. N. Pandurangan

• Aasai Nenjamey, Un Kanniladum Jaalam Yaavum, Thaen Pole Thedi Vaa (Bhoologa Rambai)
• Sirpi Sedhukkaadha Porchilaiye (Edhir Paradhathu)

Papanasam Sivan

• Chandra Sooriyar (Ambikapathy)
• Vasantha Ruthu, Soppana Vazhvil, Vadanamae (Sivakavi)
• Somasekara (Pavalakkodi)
• Sivaperuman Krupai (Naveena Sarangadhara)
• Krishna Krishna (Chintamani)
• Manmadha Leelayai Vendrar Undo, Krishnaa Mukunda Muraree, Annaiyum Thanthaiyum (Haridas)
• Syama Sundara, Guha Saravana, Neethu Sarana, Maa Ramanan, Oru Naalum Indha Udalai (Sevasadanam)
• Natarajan Un Thiru Nadam Kandu, Enna Anandam Paar, Thaye Bhairaviye (Kannika)
• Dheena Karunakarane, Chidhambara Naadha, Maraivaai Puthaindhavodu (Thiruneelakantar)

T. R. Pappa

• Aasai Pongum (Aasai)
• En Kannil Kalandhu Vilaiyaadum, Varuven Naan Unadhu Maaligaiyin (Mallika)

Pendyala Nageswara Rao

• Premaye Kaadha (Drohi)
• Nuvvu Kaavali (Kanna Talli)
• Neevunde (Bhagya Rekha)
• Mohana Raagam Aha, Leela Krishna Nee Leelalu, Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara, Jayavani Charana Kamala (Mahamantri Timmarusu)
• Sivasankari Sivanandalahari, Ainadedo Ainadi, Manoharamuga (Jagadekaveeruni Katha)
• O Nelaraja Vennela Raja (Bhatti Vikramarka)
• Naa Kanti Papalo Nilichipora (Vagdhanam)
• Chigurakulalo Chilakamma, Anuragamu Virisena (Donga Ramudu)
• Thillai Ambala Nadaraajaa, Matha Maragatha (Soubhagyavathi)

A. M. Rajah

• Kaalaiyum Neeye, Nilavum Malarum, Paattu Padava (Then Nilavu)
• Thanimaiyile Inimai (Aadi Perukku)
• Pulakinchani Madi, Kannulato Palakarinchu (Pelli Kanuka)
• Aasaiyinaale Manam, Vaadikkai Maranthathum (Kalyana Parisu)
• Idhaya Vaanin, Andhi Mayanguthadi, Kannale Naan Kanda, Pazhagum Thamizhe (Parthiban Kanavu)

S. Rajeswara Rao

• Manum Mayilum Adum Solai (Apoorva Sagodharargal)
• Madhura Madhuramee, Anuraagalu Dhooramu (Vipra Narayana)
• Parugulu Teeyaali, Manasuna Mallela, Akasha Veedhilo (Malliswari)
• Aaha Inba Nilavinile, Neethana Ennai (Mayabazar)
• Kan Kaanum Minnal Thaano, Naan Thedum Podhu Nee Odalaamo, Kanne En Kanmaniye (Aval Yaar)
• Gulabeela (Charanadasi)
• Ee Mounam Ee Bidiyam, Manasuna Manasai (Doctor Chakravarty)
• Vinipinchani Raagale, Kila Kila Navvula (Chaduvukunna Ammayilu)
• Vennelaloni Vikasame, Adadani Orachupulo (Aradhana)
• Vanna Puraavae Nee Yaar, Aanantham Ithae (Mangamma Sabatham)
• Oho Meghamala (Bhale Ramudu)
• Oho Vennilaave (Prema Pasam)
• Vaarayo Vennilave, Raaga Rasaamrita, Brindavanamum Nandakumaranum (Missiamma)

T. V. Raju

• Madiloni Madhurabhavam (Jayasimha)
• Priyurala Siggelane (Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam)
• Virisindi Vintha Haayi (Bala Nagamma)
• Neerajupilichenu, Vayyara Molide Chinnadi (Mangamma Sapatham)

G. Ramanathan

• Vasandha Mullai Polae, Yaedhukkithanai Modi Than (Sarangadhara)
• Unnai Ninaikkayile (Kalyanikku Kalyanam)
• Inbam Pongum Vennila (Veerapandiya Kattabomman)
• Mullai Malar Mele, Kaathiruppan Kamalakannan, Unnazhagai Kanniyargal, Yaaradi Nee Mohini (Uthama Puthiran)
• Vaarai Nee Vaarai, Ulavum Thendral, Isai Kalaiye Inidhaana (Manthiri Kumari)
• Kanngalin Vennilave (Manimekalai)
• Kaatru Veliyidai Kannamma (Kappalottiya Thamizhan)
• Vanamevum Raajakumaraa, Paarkadal Alaimele, Sarasaraani Kalyani (Raja Desingu)
• Chinna Chinna Poove (Kadavulin Kuzhanthai)
• Kannodu Kann Kalandhaal (Mangalya Bhagyam)
• En Aaruyire, Kannan Mananilayai (Deivathin Deivam)
• Sindhanai Sei Maname, Kannile Iruppathenna, Maasila Nilave (Ambikapathy)

C. Ramchandra

• Yeh Zindagi Usiki Hai, Aaja Ab To Aaja (Anarkali)
• Kannum Kannum Kalanthu, Raja Magal (Vanji Kottai Valipan)
• Shola Jo Bhadke, Shaam Dhale Khidki Tale (Albela)

Pt. Ravi Shankar

• Mere To Giridhar Gopal, Baala Main Bairaagan Hoongi, Main Sanware Ke Rang Rachi (Meera)

Ravindra Jain

• Jab Deep Jale Aana, Tu Jo Mere Sur Me (Chitchor)

Salil Chowdhury

• Neela Ponmane, Kadali Chenkadali (Nellu)
• Yamune Nee Ozhukoo, Keli Nalinam (Thulavarsham)
• Naan Ennum, Poovannam (Azhiyatha Kolangal)
• Kahin Door Jab, Maine Tere Liye (Anand)
• Ni Sa Ga Ma Pa (Anand Mahal)

Saluri Hanumantha Rao

• Jabilli Ohoho Jabilli (Dakshayagnam)

Sathyam

• Oh Bangaru Rangulachilaka (Thota Ramudu)

Shankar-Jaikishan

• Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Huye (Prince)
• Bhanware Ki Gunjan (Kal Aaj Aur Kal)
• Chale Jana Zara Thehro (Around The World)
• Dekha Hai Teri Aankhon Mein, Main Kahin Kavi Na Ban Jaoon (Pyar Hi Pyar)
• Dheere Dheere Chal (Love Marriage)
• Jaane Na Nazar (Aah)
• Tum Kamsin Ho Nadaan Ho (Ayee Milan Ki Bela)
• Yaad Kiya Dil Ne Kahan, Hain Sab Se Madhur (Patita)
• Yeh Mera Deewanapan (Yahudi)
• Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh (Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai)
• Tera Mera Pyaar Amar (Asli-Naqli)
• Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua, Mera Juta Hai Japani (Shree 420)
• Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar (Brahmachari)
• Baharon Phool Barsao, Titli Udi Ud Jo Chali (Suraj)
• Dil Ki Nazar Se (Anari)

Shiv-Hari

• Dekha Ek Khwaab (Silsila)
• Yeh Lamhe Yeh Pal, Kabhi Main Kahoon (Lamhe)
• Mitwa (Chandni)
• Jaadu Teri Nazar (Darr)

S. M. Subbaiah Naidu

• Singaravelane Deva (Konjum Salangai)
• Aadinaal Nadanam Aadinaal, Kannukkulle Unnai Paaru, Punnagai Thavazhum Madhimugamo (Maragatham)
• Thanga Nilavil (Thirumanam)

C. R. Subburaman

• Maanida Jenmam, Enna Aanandham, Unai Allaal, Ingum Angum Engum Inbame, Kulakkodi Thazhaikka (Raja Mukthi)
• Intha Telisiyundi, Uravum Illai (Devadasu)
• Kadhal Kanirasame (Mangayarkarasi)

R. Sudharsanam

• Ammavum Neeye, Aadatha Manamum, Kangalin Vaarthaigal (Kalathur Kannamma)
• Senthamizhum Suvaiyum Polave, Enni Enni Parkka Manam, Gopaalanodu Naan Aaduvene (Vaazhkai)
• Theeratha Villayattu Pillai, Thoondir Puzhuvinai Pol, Senthazhavum Vennilave (Vedhala Ulagam)
• Oh Rasikkum Seemane, Konju Mozhi (Parasakthi)
• Aaduvome Pallu Paaduvome, Solai Malar Oliyo (Naam Iruvar)

Susarla Dakshinamurthi

• Vaathilppazuthilooden (Idanazhiyil Oru Kaalocha)
• Neela Vanna Kannaa Vaadaa (Mangaiyar Thilakam)
• Salalitha Raaga Sudharasa, Jaya Gana Nayaka, Janani Siva Kaamini, Naravara O Kuruvara (Nartanasala)
• Masila Unmai Kathale (Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum)

S. N. Tripathi

• Ae Saba Unse Kah Jara (Alibaba Aur 40 Chor)

G. K. Venkatesh

• Theliso Illa Mulugiso, Nambide Ninna Nada Devathe (Sandhya Raga)

S. V. Venkatraman

• Kaatrinile Varum Geetham, Giridhara Gopala, Daras Bina Dukhan Lage Nain (Meera)

Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy

• Swapnangal Swapnangale (Kavyamela)
• Chandrikayilaliyunnu (Bharymar Sookshikkuka)
• Aruvi Magal, Anbe Enthu (Jeevanadi)

Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy

• Unnai Ondru Ketpen, Paartha Gnaabagam Illaiyo, Chittu Kuruvi (Puthiya Paravai)
• Sendhamizh Thenmozhiyaal (Maalaiyitta Mangai)
• Rajavin Paarvai (Anbe Vaa)
• Mouname Paarvayaal (Kodimalar)
• Chitukuruvikenna (Savaale Samali)
• Iyarkai Ennum (Shanti Nilayam)
• Kannana Kannanukku (Aalayamani)
• Kodi Asainthathum (Paarthaal Pasi Theerum)
• Thendral Urangiya Podhum (Petra Maganai Vitra Annai)
• En Uyir Thozhi, Iravum Nilavum, Kangal Engey (Karnan)
• Yamuna Nadhi (Gauravam)
• Pesuvathu Kiliya (Panathottam)
• Nilave Ennidam (Ramu)
• Endhan Paruvathin, Manithan Enbavan, Mayakkamma (Sumaithaangi)
• Azhagae Amudhae (Raja Malaya Simhan)
• Poojaikku Vantha (Paadha Kaanikkai)
• Kannirandum Ondrai Onru, Aadai Katti Vandha Nilavo (Amudhavalli)
• Anbumanam Kanindhapinne (Aalukkoru Veedu)
• Azhagukku Azhagu, Paadatha Pattellam, Roja Malarae (Veerathirumagan)
• Andru Vandhadhum (Periya Idathu Penn)
• Mayakkum Maalai (Gulebakavali)
• Valarntha Kalai, Kaatru Vandhal, Kanpadume, Thulli Thirintha (Kathiruntha Kangal)
• Chinna Chinna Kannanukku (Vaazhkai Padagu)
• Malarukku Thendral, Kumari Pennin (Enga Veettu Pillai)
• Ponnezhil Pootadu, Sange Muzhangu (Kalangarai Vilakkam)
• Thangath Thoniyile (Ulagam Sutrum Valiban)
• Paadum Pothu Naan (Netru Indru Naalai)
• Kaadhal Nilave Kanmani Radha (Hello Mister Zamindar)
• Maalaiyum Iravum, Pal Vannam Paruvam (Paasam)
• Nenjam Marappathillai (Nenjam Marappathillai)
• Odivathu Pol Idai, Poo Varaiyum (Idhayathil Nee)
• Adho Andha Paravai Pola, Naanamo Innum Naanamo (Aayirathil Oruvan)
• Anbulla Maan Vizhiyae (Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum)
• Pillalu Devudu Challanivaare (Leta Manasulu)
• Avalukkenna, Poga Poga Theriyum (Server Sundaram)
• Naana Paadhuvadhu Naana (Nool Veli)
• Vizhiye Kathai Ezhudhu (Urimaikural)
• Indha Mandrathil Odi Varum, Ponn Enbean Siru (Policekaran Magal)
• Athai Madi Methaiyadi (Karpagam)
• Yezhu Swarangalukkul, Athisaya Raagam (Apoorva Raagangal)
• Anubhavam Pudhumai (Kadhalikka Neramillai)
• Malarnthum Malaradha, Paatondru (Pasamalar)
• Malligai En Mannan (Dheerga Sumangali)
• Ilakanam Maarudho (Nizhal Nijamagiradhu)
• Konja Neram Ennai (Sirithu Vazha Vendum)