Description
Namkeen – Original Soundtrack LP
Music: R. D. Burman
Lyrics: Gulzar The Namkeen LP is one of the most sensitive and musically rich soundtracks of early 80s Hindi cinema. Pancham Da moved away from loud commercial arrangements and created a deeply emotional, folk-inspired soundscape that perfectly complements Gulzar’s poetic storytelling.
Famous Singers Featured
- Asha Bhosle
- Kishore Kumar
- Alka Yagnik
- Bhupinder Singh
Each singer brought emotional depth and simplicity to the compositions, keeping the mood intimate and natural.
Side A
- Phir Se Aaiyo Badra Bidesi – Asha Bhosle
- Aanki Chali Baanki Chali – Asha Bhosle
- Badi Der Se Megha Barsaa – Asha Bhosle
- Side B
- Raah Pe Rehte Hain – Kishore Kumar
- Aisa Laga Koi Surma Nazar Aaya – Bhupinder Singh
- Phir Se Aaiyo (Reprise) – Asha Bhosle
- Famous Songs from the Album
- “Phir Se Aaiyo Badra Bidesi” – A haunting, folk-based melody beautifully rendered by Asha Bhosle.
- “Aanki Chali Baanki Chali” – Playful yet layered with emotional undertones.
- “Raah Pe Rehte Hain” – A reflective and soulful track sung by Kishore Kumar.
- “Badi Der Se Megha Barsaa” – A soft, mood-driven composition with earthy textures.
Musical Essence
- Minimal orchestration with strong folk influence
- Deeply poetic lyrics by Gulzar
- Emotional storytelling through melody
- Analog warmth that sounds magical on vinyl
On a quality vintage setup, this LP delivers rich mids, subtle percussion textures, and that classic R.D. Burman warmth that digital formats often fail to capture. For collectors and audiophiles, Namkeen isn’t just a soundtrack — it’s a mood, preserved beautifully in vinyl form.
