The following has been taken from Yogesh Yadav's book on Film Music Directors
titled `Suvarna Yugwale Sangeetkar'
Pandit Amarnath Lahore
Date Of Birth: Approximately 1912 (Jallandhar most likely)
Death: 20-02-1947
Pandit Amarnath was a harmonium player basically. He had produced the `Soft'
sound in the Table. He belongs to the category of Ghulam Haider in the musical
field.
Pandit. Amarnath started his career in Delhi as the Director of Orchestra with
H.M.V. We can find the blend of Classical Music, Light music and Punjabi folk
music. He was the elder brother of the duo Husnlal-Bhagatram. While giving music
for `Mirza Saheban' Husnalal-Bhagatram were working along with Pandit Amarnath.
Shankar of Shankar Jaikishan fame had played Tabla and Dhol in this film.
The Britishers had banned the song `Pagdi Sambhal Re Jatta', which was a
patriotic song fearing that there wouldn't be a revolution among the farmers as
a result of hearing this song.
Panditji died six months before India got independence.
Songs Listing:
1). Khamosh Nigahein 1,2 Daasi 1944 Sachin. Dev. Burman
2). Woh Din Yaad Karo Daasi 1944 Zeenat Begum
3). Dekha Karo Bhagwan Daasi 1944 Zeenat Begum
4). Raatein Na Rahi Woh Daasi 1944 Zeenat Begum
5). Phir Mohabat Ke Iraada 1944 Hemant Kumar
6). Aaram Se Jo Raatein Kate Iraada 1944 Hemant Kumar
7). Aankh Milaye Koyi Dhamkee 1945 Zeenat Begum
8). Yaad Mein Raat Kati Dhamkee 1945 Zeenat Begum
9). Haye Re Udh Jaayein Mirza Saheban 1947 Zohra, Noorjehan, Shamshad
10). Haath Seene Pe Jo Rakh Do Mirza Saheban 1947 Durrani, Noorjehan
11). Khayegi Thokre Yeh Jawani Mirza Saheban 1947 Durrani
12). Tum Ankhon Se Door Ho Mirza Saheban 1947 Durrani, Noorjehan
13). Ruthu Rangeeli Aayein Mirza Saheban 1947 Zohra, Noorjehan, Shamshad
14). Kya Yehi Tera Pyar Tera Mirza Saheban 1947 Noorjehan