Hyderabad, April 27 -- Raj Kapoor, one of Bollywood's legendary actors and filmmakers, was known not only for his charming screen presence but also for choosing memorable songs in his films. One such classic is "Ramaiya Vastavaiya" from his 1955 hit movie Shri 420. The song has mesmerised audiences for decades and remains an all-time favourite. Interestingly, the song begins with Telugu words, which added a unique touch to Hindi cinema.

How the Telugu words came into the song

The story goes back to the film's music team, which included Shankar, Jaikishan, Shailendra, and Hasrat Jaipuri. During trips to Khandala for composing, the team would stop at a roadside hotel for tea and snacks. A Telugu waiter named Ramaiah worked there. Shankar,...