RARE PHOTO'S OF YOUNG TALAT MAHMOOD

Recognise the Sardarji on the right ? He is none other than Talat wearing a false beard and turban to fool friends at a party with the help of close friend Resham Singh Bharaj of London !
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The cyclist has just broken the record for the longest non-stop cycling in Bombay. It was his request that his favorite singer Talat Mahmood be present during his moment of triumph. Talat (seen here congratulating the cyclist) was happy to oblige and was there to encourage him through the final moments of his record breaking endeavor !
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This newspaper photo of Talat's is captioned :

"Talat Mahmood was one of those countless contributors who swelled the fund for the benefit of ex-Servicemen on the Armed Forces Flag Day which was observed throughout the country on Wednesday last week. Here Talat's little son, Guddu, is seen examining the token flag pinned on his fathers coat."
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Doordarshan's documentary on Talat Mahmood "Sham e Gham Ki Qasam" was to have been the first color documentary by Doordarshan after television went color in early 80's, but it got delayed by a few months and was released a little later than scheduled. Viewers loved "Sham e Gham Ki Qasam" and Doordarshan was flooded with requests for repeat telecasts of this show.  Even today it is shown on TV due to a public demand for it !  This documentary on Talat was of one and half hour duration and it's budget could rival that of a small budget commercial film !  This was Doordarshan's  first color documentary on any playback singer !  It is shown regularly due to a public demand for it from Talat fans. It is always telecast even now in the Prime Time slots !!!
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Madan Mohan, Talat & Anil Biswas.
Talat was a favourite with both these melodious
music directors 

   (Above) Talat recording a song for Salil Chowdhury
(Left) Talat with singer Manna Dey

Guess who is listening in rapt attention to the silken voiced Talat Mahmood at a party at close friend music director Anil Biswas' house ?  None other than the nightingale Lata Mangeshkar (in white sari) and actress Nutan amongst other celebrities !