60-Year-Old 'Khandaan' Song: A Timeless Melody Copied Five Times, Stirring Hearts

• The 1965 film 'Khandaan', starring Sunil Dutt and Nutan, was a box office hit and won four Filmfare Awards, including Best Actor for Sunil Dutt.
• Its iconic song 'Tumhi Mere Mandir, Tumhi Meri Pooja' (music by Ravi, lyrics by Rajendra Krishan, sung by Lata Mangeshkar) won multiple Filmfare awards.
• The opening tune of 'Tumhi Mere Mandir' inspired Pakistani singer Ataullah Khan's 1978 hit 'Idhar Zindagi Ka Janaza Uthega', later remixed by T-Series and Sonu Nigam.
• A false rumor about Ataullah Khan's personal life boosted the sales of his T-Series album 'Bedardi Se Pyaar' in 1992.
• The melody's various versions, including those by Noor Jehan and for 'Bewafa Sanam', became a solace for heartbroken lovers, creating a popular genre.

Why It Matters: The 1965 film 'Khandaan's iconic song 'Tumhi Mere Mandir' spawned a 60-year legacy of heartbreak melodies.