Kalyanji Anandji - Aamne Saamne

Review by Christophe Ducamp

Aamne Saamne: The Bollywood Soundtrack That Still Kicks Ass (1977) Alright, let’s cut the crap. If you’re a sucker for vintage Bollywood magic with some serious Hindustani vibes, Aamne Saamne by Kalyanji Anandji is your jam. This 1977 gem slaps harder than most of today's autotuned nonsense. Released across India, Malaysia, Pakistan, and even Iran, this album wasn’t just music—it was an experience. With labels like Angel Records, Taj Mahal, Odeon, and Akash backing it up, how could it not be? Now, let me break it down for ya. First off, Anand Bakshi’s lyrics hit different. They don’t write ‘em like that anymore—raw, emotional, and dripping with soul. And Kalyanji Anandji? These guys were straight-up wizards when it came to crafting melodies that stick in your head for days. Let’s talk tracks because honestly, not every song here is gold—but the ones that are? Pure fire. Take "Nain Milakar Chain Churana" for example. It’s playful, flirty, and has this infectious rhythm that makes you wanna grab someone and dance awkwardly in your living room. The way the male-female vocals bounce off each other feels like they're having a musical conversation right in front of you. You can almost picture those grainy old-school Bollywood scenes where the hero and heroine twirl around trees while looking deeply into each other's eyes. Cheesy? Sure. But damn if it doesn’t work. Then there’s "Mere Bechain Dil Ko." Oh man, this one’s a gut punch. It’s slow, moody, and packs so much emotion you’ll feel like you’ve been dumped five times over. The orchestration is lush without being overdone, and the singer nails the pain of longing like nobody’s business. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded why Bollywood soundtracks used to rule the world—they didn’t need flashy visuals; the music alone painted entire stories. And hey, props to whoever designed the cover art (shoutout to Mohanmurali). It’s got that retro charm that screams '70s but still holds up. Plus, Sight & Sound Movies knew what they were doing pairing these tunes with their films. But here’s the kicker—why does stuff like this feel so rare now? Back then, albums weren’t just slapped together for streaming numbers. They had heart. They had purpose. Today, we’ve got playlists full of forgettable bangers, but Aamne Saamne sticks around. Maybe it’s nostalgia talking, or maybe it’s just proof that great music never really dies. Either way, go listen to it. Seriously. You won’t regret it. Oh, and one last thing—how wild is it that this record made its way from Bombay to Tehran? Like, imagine Iranian kids vibing to Bollywood beats in the '70s. Music truly is universal... or at least it used to be before algorithms ruined everything.

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Artist: Kalyanji Anandji
Album: Aamne Saamne

1967

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Mere Bechain Dil Ko
नैन मिलाकर चैन चुराना
Aajkal Hum Se Roothe
Nain Milakar Chain Churana
मेरे बेचैन दिल को
African Dance
Ankhiyan Na Churao
Kabhi Raat Din Hum Door The

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Kabhi Raat Din Hum Door The - Aamne Saamne - Kalyanji Anandji

Kalyanji Anandji - African Dance (Aamne Saamne, 1967 Bollywood soundtrack)

Kabhi raat din - Aamne Saamne - Kalyanji Anandji - Anand Bakshi - Lata Mangeshkar, Mohd. Rafi - 1967

Mohammed Rafi - Mere Bechain Dil Ko Chain - Kalyanji-Anandji - Aanme Saamne 1967 - 320Kbps -Ost

Mere bechain dil ko chain - Aamne Saamne - Kalyanji Anandji - Anand Bakshi - Mohd. Rafi - 1967

The First Print Original Bollywood Records - 14 - Aamne Saamne - Kalyanji Anandji

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Labels

Odeon
Akash
Angel Records
Taj Mahal

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online anhören
lyssna på nätet
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online luisteren
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Vinyl
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Blue Label
Reissue
7"
45 RPM
EP
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Companies

Role	Company
Record Company	EMI
Manufactured By	EMI (Pakistan) Ltd.
Distributed By	The Gramophone Company Of India (Private) Limited
Printed By	The Eagle Lithographing Co. (P) Ltd.
Made By	The Gramophone Company Of India Ltd.

Credits

Role	Credit
Lyrics By	Anand Bakshi
Music By	Kalyanji Anandji
Cover	Mohanmurali
Film Producer	Sight & Sound Movies

Notes

Soundtrack from Hindi movie - Aamne Saamne
From The Original Soundtrack
On cover:
On labels:
Hindustani Film : "Aamne Saamne"
Recording First Published 1967
Banner of film production company:
Sight & Sound Movies (on labels)
Sight And Sound Movies (on cover)
Two songs from Hindi Film - Aamne Saamne
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Song texts on label in Urdu and Devanagari scripts
A - mere baichai dil ko
B - nain milakar chain churana

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label side A): 2XJE. 1071
Matrix / Runout (Matrix on label side B): 2XJE. 1072
Matrix / Runout: 7XJW.1075
Matrix / Runout: 7XJW.1076

About Kalyanji Anandji

KalyanjiAnandji are an Indian composer duo from Gujarat: Kalyanji Virji Shah (1928-2000) and his brother Anandji Virji Shah (b 1933). The duo are known for their work on Hindi film soundtracks, particularly action potboilers in the 1970s.

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Anandji Kalyanji
Anandji, Kalyanji
K. Anandji
Kalanji Anandji
Kalanji Ananji
Kalayanji Anandji
Kaljanji Anandji
Kalkyonji, Anandji
Kalyan Ji Anand Ji
Kalyani Anandi
Kalyani-Anandji
Kalyanj Anandji
Kalyanji Anandji
Kalyanji & Anandji Shah
Kalyanji - Anandji
Kalyanji Anadi
Kalyanji Anadji
Kalyanji Anandi
Kalyanji Anandij
Kalyanji Anandje
Kalyanji Anandji
Kalyanji Anandji Shah
Kalyanji Anandki
Kalyanji Ananji
Kalyanji Andandji
Kalyanji, Anandji
Kalyanji-Anandi
Kalyanji-Anandjio
Kalyanji/Anandji
Kayahji Ananpji
Kayan III-Anandji
Shah Brothers
कल्याणजी - आनंदजी
कल्याणजी आनंदजी
કલ્યાણજી આણંદજી
કલ્યાણજી આણંદજી / कल्याणजी आनंदजी

Members

Kalyanji V. Shah
Anandji V. Shah

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1977 Bollywood album *Aamne Saamne* by Kalyanji Anandji wasn’t just a hit in India—it also found fans in Malaysia, Pakistan, and even Iran! With its catchy mix of Hindustani music, soundtracks, and heartfelt lyrics by Anand Bakshi, it crossed borders and cultures. Tracks like "Nain Milakar Chain Churana" and "Kabhi Raat Din Hum Door The" became timeless classics. Plus, how cool is it that the album got released under different labels like Angel Records and Taj Mahal? Music truly knows no boundaries!

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cheatinghusbands

2025-03-14

Sweetly sungs by the great Rafiji for the golden era film Aamne Saamne, composed superbly by the great Music director of golden era Kalyanji Anandji. Sukriya for this song of golden era.