Lata Mangeshkar's Blockbuster Song: Director Rejected It, Then Called Himself Foolish
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Lata Mangeshkar's 'Lag Ja Gale': Director Rejected It, Later Called Himself a 'Fool'
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News18•10-03-2026, 04:01
Lata Mangeshkar's 'Lag Ja Gale': Director Rejected It, Later Called Himself a 'Fool'
•Lata Mangeshkar's iconic song 'Lag Ja Gale Ki Phir Yeh Haseen Raat Ho Na Ho' from the 1964 film 'Wo Kaun Thi' was initially rejected by director Raj Khosla.
•Composer Madan Mohan presented the song, but Khosla disliked it, leading to intervention by Manoj Kumar and producer N.N. Sippy.
•After hearing it multiple times, Khosla approved the song, jokingly calling himself a 'fool' for almost rejecting such a beautiful melody.
•Starring Manoj Kumar and Sadhana, the song became a blockbuster and remains a beloved romantic classic, close to Lata Mangeshkar's heart.
