20 Must Watch Shammi Kapoor Films

So far I have talked Teesri Manzil and Andaz, two of my most favorite Shammi Kapoor films. I as thinking long and hard about what my next post in Shammi Week should be a about. That's when I decided why not make a list of the Top 20 Shammi films?! This is my take on the Top 20 Shammi films to watch.

Out of the 20 films in this list, I remember watching only 5 or 6. Being a Shammi fan, I just have to watch all of the films on this list. (Now that I have a list I know which DVDs to keep an eye out for!)

Yaaahhhooooo!!!!!

It's probably obvious to all of you that I am a huge Shammi Kapoor fan. So it only makes sense that I have a post or several posts dedicated to him. I fell deeply in filmi love when I watched him for the first time in Teesri Manzil and from then on I have become a die-hard Shammi Kapoor fan. Shammi Kapoor is mostly known for his fun-loving, romantic characters but he is just as good playing intense characters. Along with his acting and his charming good looks, I love him most when he's dancing!

So these are my Top 30 Shammi Kapoor Songs!

1. Dil Deke Dekho

2. Sar Par Topi Laal

3. Bade Hai Dil Ke Kale

4. Aaja Aaja

5. Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyar Ke

6. O Haseena Zulphon Wali

7. Dil Usse Do Jo

8. Deewana Hua Badal

9. Baar Baar Dekho

10. Mujhe Kitna Pyaar

11. Chahe Koi Mujhe Junglee

12. Aasman Se Aaya

13. Mere Yaar Shaba Khair

14. Khuli Palak Mein

15. Laal Chadi Maidan Khadi

16. Raat Ke Humsafar

17. Badan Pe Sitare

18. Suku Suku

19. Tumne Mujhe Dekha

20. Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai

21. Dil Ke Jharoke

22. Dil Tera Deewana

23. Yeh Chaand Sa Roshan Chehra

24. Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujh Par

25. Janam Janam

26. Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye

27. Aye Gulbadan

28. Yaar Chulbula Hai

29. Humse Na Pucho

30. Kis Ko Pyar Karon

Enjoy! Yaaahhhoooooo!!!!

My Top 10 Helen Favorites!!!

This is so difficult for me! I have to narrow down countless of Helen classics into a Top 10. Is that even possible?! Anyway, with a whole bunch of deliberation with myself I have come up with this list.

So in no particular order, My Top 10 Helen favorites are:

1. Yeh Mera Dil from Don

Who can forget Helen dancing in this song? That white costume. Those blue eyes. That brunette hair. She is a vision in this song. I still don't think anyone else can pull off this song. Helen's moves are sexy yet she manages to be graceful. She plays the perfect seductress - dangerous and coy.

2. Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo from Howrah Bridge

This is Helen's first song. She is young, fresh-faced and absolutely stunning. The moment she comes down those stairs, your eyes are fixed on her. She twirls, snaps and twists her way through the song making it even more memorable.

3. O Haseena Zulphon Wali from Teesri Manzil

I love everything about this song. Not only does this song have Helen dancing to the best of her abilities but as a bonus this song also has the one and only Shammi Kapoor. I love the hint of competition between Shammi Kapoor and Helen. Both of them together make this song unforgettable for me.

4. Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja from Caravan

Only one person could do justice to this song - Helen. She is amazing in this song. She plays the character so well. I remember watching this song when I was younger. I was completely mesmerized by Helen and her dancing then and I still am.

5. Mehbooba Mehbooba from Sholay

Helen is so sensuous in this song yet she never seems over-the-top. I like that no matter what she does, she still manages to look graceful. Many have tried to re-do this song but all have failed. No one can ever match up to Helen's grace and sensuousness.

6. Is Duniya Mein Jeena Ho Toh from Gumnaam

This is a really upbeat song and Helen adds more light to it! This song is all about cheering up and enjoying life. Watching this song makes me smile and want to dance at the beach (just like Helen)!

7. Aao Na Gale Lagalo Na from Mere Jeevan Saathi

Helen is the perfect personification of Asha Bhosle's voice. Asha Bhosle's voice complements Helen so perfectly. I just love the way Helen interprets the song. She is sensuous, yet graceful. If this song was being made today, I can't even express the horrible images that are coming to mind.

8. Aaj Ki Raat from Anamika

Helen grooves her way through this song effortlessly. I love how she can portray emotions through her dance. Even though this song sort of reminds me of the feel of Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja, I still enjoy it. Shoobu Shoobu Shoobu Shoobu Shoobu.

9. Ae Naujawan Hai Sab from Apradh

Apart from Helen, this song also features the bubbly Mumtaz and the stylish Feroz Khan. I love the way Helen moves through this song. She is very rightly proclaimed as the Queen of Bollywood Cabaret.

10. O Meri Jaan Main Ne Kaha from The Train

I still remember the first time I heard this song. My dad just purchased a CD of RD Burman hits. I couldn't stop laughing. The breathless singing made me giggle uncontrollably! Watching this song confirmed by belief that only Helen could do this song. She moves elegantly across the dance floor and works her magic as always!