Kalyanji Anandji - Aamne Saamne

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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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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
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

Video

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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Catalog Numbers

  • LKDA-212
  • AL-2052
  • TAE 1398
  • TMLP 8006
  • 3AEX-5153, 3AEX 5153
  • 45-AE.1039

Labels

  • Odeon
  • Akash
  • Angel Records
  • Taj Mahal

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Blue Label
  • Reissue
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • EP
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyEMI
Manufactured ByEMI (Pakistan) Ltd.
Distributed ByThe Gramophone Company Of India (Private) Limited
Printed ByThe Eagle Lithographing Co. (P) Ltd.
Made ByThe Gramophone Company Of India Ltd.

Credits

RoleCredit
Lyrics ByAnand Bakshi
Music ByKalyanji Anandji
CoverMohanmurali
Film ProducerSight & 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
  • ===============================
  • 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.

Name Vars

  • 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

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!

Comments

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.
alessandrogiove
2025-03-13
❤❤❤❤❤?????⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐????????????
abdulkadir2023ost
2025-03-12
Hamtojiarahapejatenhain move anari please upload song
ikramfahad
2025-03-12
Wah. Shukriya
penerusofficial
2025-03-12
❤️❤️❤️
yusufsheikh07
2025-03-11
Oh superb, very nice. Love you Rafi ??????Sahab.
mohamadsoueid
2025-03-10
बेहतरीन गाना
doratransfer
2025-03-09
Best song ever
orchiddoug
2025-03-09
Lyrics Anand Bakshi recorded on 26.8.1966