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| "Aao Huzoor Tumko" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Asha Bhosle | |
| Language | Hindi |
| Released | 1968 |
| Genre | Filmi, Dance pop |
| Length | 5:51 |
| Composer(s) | O. P. Nayyar |
| Lyricist(s) | Noor Devasi |
"Aao Huzoor Tumko" is a song composed by O. P. Nayyar and sung by Asha Bhosle for the 1968 Bollywood film Kismat. [1] The song was pictured on Babita and Biswajit Chatterjee. It is considered to be one of the most memorable songs associated with Babita. [2]
The song became very popular upon its release. It was written by a lesser known lyricist, Noor Devasi (active during 1959-1992). [3] It is considered to be one of the top five songs sung by Asha Bhosle [4] . [5] It was one of the songs selected for Shaan-e-Pakistan function celebrating Indian and Pakistani cultures in Delhi during 10 and 12 September 2015. [6]
A mixed version of this song titled as Punjab in the album Global Spirit was released in 2000 by Karunesh [7] [8] The album won American record chart New Age Reporter's Best Dance/Dub/Club Album award in 2007. [9]
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