Basant Bahar

Directed by Raja Nawathe, Basant Bahar is an Indian classic of the mid-fifties. In 1956, this musical had nine outstanding songs with lyrics written by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri; and music composition by Shankar-Jaikishan. The story is based on the Kannada novel "Hamsageethe" by legendary novelist Tarasu. "Hamasa" means swan and "Geethe" means song. It is believed that before a swan dies,it will sing without opening its mouth. That mutter of melody is believed to be unmatched since any scene of lyricism falls short of its reach. In the last scene, the protagonist cuts his tongue himself, since he don't want to sing in front of an Immoral and merciless king. The novel basically as all novels by Tarasu has expressive similist approach.