Beginner's Guide to Bollywood [IMPORT]

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 18, 2003)
• Original Release Date: June 24, 2003
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Import
• Label: Nascente
• ASIN: B000095SLI
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #145,035 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

• This item is part of The Nascente World Music Beginners Guides Series.

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Anken Meri Malkhana [From Sawan Bhadon] - Asha Bhosle

2. O Dilbar Janiye [From Hasina Maan Jaayegi] - Mohammed Rafi

3. Nain Milakar Chain Churana [From Aamne Saamne] - Mohammed Rafi

4. Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu' - Geeta Dutt

5. Ina Mina Dika [From Asha] - Asha Bhosle

6. Diwana Parwana [From Albela] - Lata Mangeshkar

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Dum Maro Dum [From Hare Rama Hare Krishna] - Asha Bhosle, ,

2. Them Music (Sad) [From Dharmatma] - Chorus

3. Yeh Mera Dil Yaar Ka Diwana [From Don Juan de Marco] - Asha Bhosle

4. Cabaret Dance Music [From Dharmatma]

5. O Saathi Re [From Muqaddar Ka Sikandar] - Asha Bhosle

6. Pyar Zindagi [From Muqaddar Ka Sikandar] - Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor, Lata Mangeshkar

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. One 2 Ka 4 [From One 2 Ka 4]

2. Yeh Raat [From Aks]

3. Ek Bagiya Mein [From Sapnay]

4. Ek Pal Ka Jeena [From Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai] - Lucky Ali,

5. Jap Chaye [From Lootmaar] - Asha Bhosle

6. Jumma Chumma de De [From Hum] - Sudesh Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

If you're new to discovering the delights of Bollywood music, or you simply want a credible collection that covers all the basics & more, then the 'Beginner's Guide To Bollywood' is for you. Attractively packaged & intelligently put together by the renowned Nascente label, this great-value 40-track set is divided into three 'themes' - 'Vintage Bollywood', 'Funky Bollywood' & 'Modern Bollywood'. All the major players of Bollywood music are covered with well-chosen tracks ranging from artists as diverse as Asha Bhosle, Anupama, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar & Lucky Ali to name just a few. This outstanding set is the complete way to enjoy music from all around the Bollywood spectrum, enjoy it. Three slimline jewel cases packaged in a slipbox. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible introduction to Bollywood, May 20, 2004

By	Keith Gillard (San Jose CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

By the time I got this collection, I was no longer a Bollywood beginner. However, only 3 of these songs were reproduced on the other collections I have, and this is by far the best value on the market. The first disc is stellar, incredible, full of classics which you will love instantly. The second disc is very funky, with breakbeats, sound effects, and hot dirty grooves. The third disc is my least favourite, though still full of great moments - it has a decidedly '90's slant to it, sounding quite a bit like American sountrack pieces from the same period. Overall, very very highly recommended, especially for the first two discs.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A super Bollywood Primer, July 25, 2003

By	Raymond Tucker (Zombie Swamp, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You can take the title seriously here, folks. This cd is a super introduction for anyone new to the musical wonders of Bollywood. Though a few tracks have been anthologized before, there is more than enough here to make this worthwhile. The first two discs and their wonderful assortment of 50s, 60s and 70s would have been worth the cost of admission, but the third disc of recordings made within the last decade is icing on the cake for someone like me who hasn't had the time and/or resources to properly explore the newer sounds coming out of India. Great selection and nice price, you really can't go wrong on this one.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, May 29, 2005

By	Ireth (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews

Having had no clue about Bollywwod music I bought this on a whim and I LOVE IT! It made me go out on a shopping spree on amazon trying to find more CD's like it.
If you are the least bit adventurous and open minded when it comes to music, when you are prepared to try to sing along - in Hindi!, then by any means, buy this compilation.
It opened up a whole new world for me.