O.P. Nayyar Centenary: Celebrating a Pioneering Hindi Film Composer

O.P. Nayyar, celebrated on his centenary, was a pioneering Hindi film composer known for breaking musical conventions and infusing sensuality and rhythm into his songs. He notably succeeded without relying on Lata Mangeshkar, favoring singers like Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi. His work, blending folk influences and modern sensibilities, left a lasting impact on Indian music, with compositions like 'Ye Hai Bombay Meri Jaan' remaining culturally significant decades later.