Even fifty years after Madan Mohan’s passing, the lasting impact of his work stands as a testament to the reasons we need artists like him.

That brings us to five other Madan Mohan songs from the decade. In 1972, Jyoti Swaroop’s Parwana featured the Kishore Kumar number Simti Si Sharmayi Si, written by Kaifi Azmi and picturised on ...

On his 50th death anniversary this July 14, we revisit Madan Mohan’s overlooked gems from the 1970s—proof that his genius went far beyond ghazals, embracing bold and soulful experimentation ...