In short
Jaan Pehechan Ho is from the film Gumnaam (1965). Sung by Mohammed Rafi, music by Shankar-Jaikishan, lyrics by Shailendra. This is the original soundtrack recording, not a remix or a cover.
Indian rock and roll, danced in eye masks by Laxmi Chhaya, and the one Hindi song a roomful of Americans can hum, thanks to The Cramps and later Ghost World. Shankar-Jaikishan were writing for a suspense thriller and produced a floor filler by accident.
- FilmGumnaam (1965)
- VoiceMohammed Rafi
- MusicShankar-Jaikishan
- LyricsShailendra
- StationsWedding House · Morning Drive
- MoodFun & Dance
Questions
Who sang Jaan Pehechan Ho?
Jaan Pehechan Ho was sung by Mohammed Rafi for the film Gumnaam (1965).
Which film is Jaan Pehechan Ho from?
Jaan Pehechan Ho is from Gumnaam (1965), with music by Shankar-Jaikishan.
Who wrote the lyrics of Jaan Pehechan Ho?
The lyrics of Jaan Pehechan Ho were written by Shailendra, set to music by Shankar-Jaikishan.
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Stories about this song
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