Preeti Sagar on Vanraj Bhatia, Mohd Rafi, and singing 'My Heart is Beating' in 'Julie'
Preeti Sagar, who made her Bollywood playback debut with the song My heart is beating from the film Julie, goes down memory lane, remembering singing for Shyam Benegal movies in songs scored by Vanraj Bhatia
- Preeti Sagar made her Bollywood playback debut with ‘My heart is beating’ in ’Julie’
- She remembers singing for Shyam Benegal movies
- She fondly recalls working with the late music director Vanraj Bhatia
- She also says the modern recording process for Bollywood songs lacks soul
“Mero Gaam Katha Parey Ja, Dudh Ki Nadiyan Wahe Ja”, sung by Preeti Sagar, is a song from Manthan we can never forget. She talks to the Times Of India about her life and career. Daughter of the famous actor Moti Sagar, Preeti Sagar gained fame from her very first song, My Heart is Beating, in the film Julie.
Her father had travelled to Bombay to become a film star. His brother, Motilal, was already successful in the industry. The film that launched Moti Sagar as a hero was Malhar, released in 1951.