Friday, August 31, 2007

Teri Aankh Ke Aansoo Pee Jaau

When Senty mentioned Jahan Ara in her comment today, I just had to listen to this album. I feel this is best of Madan Mohan because it is a powerhouse of best of songs ever made. And like an icing on the cake, he had Lata and Talat both sing in this collection. All songs of this movie are my favorite but if I have to be partial and pick one of Talat, I pick this one. I also adore "phir wohi shaam" for everything and the sitar and flute played in that one. This one I like for all it has to offer and the violins. The way Talat pours dard in his songs is amazing. You can say nothing but the tears in your eyes say it all while listening to this number. Awesome acting by Mala Sinha and Bharat Bhushan. I think Mala Sinha was the best actress of Hindi cinema.


तेरा घम्खार हूँ लेकिन मैं तुझ तक आ नहीं सकता
मैं अपने नाम तेरी बेकसी लिखवा नहीं सकता...

तेरी आंख के आंसू पी जाऊ, ऐसी मेरी तकदीर कहाँ (२)
तेरे घम में तुझको बेहलाऊ ऐसी मेरी तकदीर कहाँ (२)
तेरी आंख के आंसू पी जाऊ

ए काश जो मिल कर रोते, कुछ दर्द तो हलके होते
बेकार ना जाते आंसू, कुछ दाग जिगर के धोते
फिर रंझ ना होता इतना, है तन्हाई में जितना
अब जाने यह रास्ता घम का, है और भी लम्बा कितना
हालात कि उलझन सुल्जाऊ (२)
ऐसी मेरी तकदीर कहाँ
तेरी आंख के आंसू पी जाऊ

क्या तेरी ज़ुल्फ़ का लहरा, है अब तक वोही सुनेहरा
क्या अब तक तेरे दर पे, देती है हवाएं पेहरा
लेकिन है ख़्वाब खयाली, तेरी ज़ुल्फ़ बनी है सवाली
मोहताज है एक कली की, एक रोज़ थी फूलों वाली
वोह ज़ुल्फ़-ए-परेशान मेह्काऊ (२)
ऐसी मेरी तकदीर कहाँ
तेरी आंख के आंसू पी जाऊ, ऐसी मेरी तकदीर कहाँ
तेरी आंख के आंसू पी जाऊ


Movie: Jahan Ara (1964)
Music Director: Madan Mohan
Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyrics: Rajendar Krishan
Picturized on: Mala Sinha, Bharat Bhushan

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Meri Yaad Mein Tum Na...

This was probably the first Talat Mahmood song I remember hearing as kid as it was favorite song of many family members and it was a must-sing/play number during family musical nights along with "aye maalik tere bande hum". Back then, I didn't even know/understand terms like singers, lyricists, music directors. Then when I realized my love for music, this was my favorite and I went on searching for the details about the song and discovered many more Talat Mahmood gems. This one still remains my top favorite.


मेरी याद में तुम ना आंसू बहाना
ना जीं को जलाना मुझे भूल जाना
समझना के था एक सपना सुहाना
वोह गुज़रा ज़माना मुझे भूल जाना
मेरी याद में

जुदा मेरी मंज़िल जुदा तेरी राहें (२)
मिलेंगी ना अब तेरी मेरी निगाहें
मुझे तेरी दुनिया से है दूर जाना
ना जीं को जलाना मुझे भूल जाना
मेरी याद में

यह रो रो के कहता है टूटा हुआ दील (२)
नहीं हूँ मैं तेरी मोहब्बत के काबिल
मेरा नाम तक अपने लब पे ना लाना
ना जीं को जलाना मुझे भूल जाना
समझना के था एक सपना सुहाना
वोह गुज़रा ज़माना मुझे भूल जाना
मेरी याद में


Movie: Madhosh (1951)
Music Director: Madan Mohan
Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Picturized on: Meena Kumari, Manher Desai

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Woh Jab Yaad Aaye...

LM: आ आ हो हो...

MR: वोह जब याद आये बहुत याद आये (२)
घम-ए-जिन्दगी के अँधेरे में हमने
चिराग-ए-मोहब्बत जलाए बुझाये
वोह जब याद आये बहुत याद आये

आहटें जाग उठी रास्ते हंस दिए
थामकर दील उठे हम किसी के लिए
कई बार ऐसा भी धोखा हुआ है
चले आ रहे है वोह नज़रें झुकाए
वोह जब याद आये बहुत याद आये

LM: वोह जब याद आये बहुत याद आये
घम-ए-जिन्दगी के अँधेरे में हमने
चिराग-ए-मोहब्बत जलाए बुझाये
वोह जब याद आये बहुत याद आये

दील सुलगने लगा अश्क बहने लगे
जाने क्या क्या हमे लोग कहने लगे
मगर रोते-रोते हंसी आ गयी है
ख्यालों में आ के वोह जब मुस्कुराये
वोह जब याद आये बहुत याद आये

MR: वोह जूदा क्या हुए जिन्दगी खो गयी
शम्मा जलती रही रौशनी खो गयी
बहुत कोशिशे कि मगर दील ना बेहला
कई साज़ छेड़े कई गीत गाये
LM: वोह जब याद आये बहुत याद आये
MR: वोह जब याद आये बहुत याद आये


Raag: Yaman Kalyan
Movie: Parasmani (1963)
Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar & Mohd. Rafi
Lyrics: Farooq Kaiser
Picturized on: Mahipal, Geetanjali
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJti8tOpG0o

Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam

After listening to yaad mein teri on Nova's blog, I couldn't stop myself from going back to my all-time-favorite and the title song of Mere Mehboob. It was amazing to watch it yet again and enjoy the velvety voice of Mohd. Rafi. I really like the songs where the actor/actress stands on stage with microphone in front and sings in front of the audience. The effect such song has is amazing.. it just feels like everyone is there for only one purpose and that is to listen to the song, even when we are watching it on TV.

In this one, you can see the acting of the actors is so powerful. The expressions on their faces and the emotions their eyes convey are beautiful. Specially instances where Sadhana turns and bows her head during the "maine ek baar teri ek jhalak..." or the tears in both of their eyes at the time of "teri furqat ne pareshaan kiya hai mujhko..." and then later Sadhana wiping her tears. And the pin-drop silence in this big hall full of audience just adds to the seriousness of the romantic song. You can feel every bit of pain that is felt by RK. Rafi has poured his soul in this amazing extra-long-six-stanza song.


mere mehboob tujhe meri mohabbat ki kasam (2)
phir mujhe nargisi aankhon ka sahaara de de
meraa khoyaa huaa rangeen nazaaraa de de
mere mehboob tujhe meri mohabbat ki kasam

aye mere khwaab ki taabir meri jaan-e-ghazal
zindagi meri tujhe yaad kiye jaati hai
raat din mujhko sataataa hai tassavur teraa
dil ki dhadkan tujhe aawaaz diye jaati hai
aa mujhe apni sadaaon kaa sahaaraa de de
mera khoyaa huaa rangeen nazaaraa de de
mere mehboob tujhe meri mohabbat ki kasam

bhool sakti nahin aankhen woh suhaanaa manzar
jab teraa husn mere ishq se takraayaa thaa
aur phir raah mein bikhare the hazaaron naghme
main woh naghme teri aawaaz ko de aayaa thaa
shaz-e-dil ko unn hi geeton ka sahaara de de
mera khoyaa huaa rangeen nazaaraa de de
mere mehboob tujhe meri mohabbat ki kasam

yaad hai mujhko meri umra ki pehli woh ghadi
teri aankhon se koi jaam piyaa thaa maine
meri rug-rug mein koyi barq si lehraayi thi
jab tere marmari haathon ko chhuaa thaa maine
aa mujhe phir unn hi haathon kaa sahaaraa de de
mera khoyaa huaa rangeen nazaaraa de de
mere mehboob tujhe meri mohabbat ki kasam

maine ek baar teri ek jhalak dekhi hai
meri hasrat hai ke mein phir teraa deedaar karoon
tere saaye ko samajh kar mein haseen taaj mahal
chandni raat mein nazaron se tujhe pyaar karoon
apni mehki hui zulfon kaa sahaaraa de de
mera khoyaa huaa rangeen nazaaraa de de
mere mehboob tujhe meri mohabbat ki kasam

dhoondtaa hoon tujhe har raah mein har mehfil mein
thak gaye hai meri majboor tamannaa ki kadam
aaj kaa din meri ummeed ki hai aakhari din
kal naa jaane main kahaan aur kahaan tu ho sanam
do ghadi apni nigahon ka sahaaraa de de
mera khoyaa huaa rangeen nazaaraa de de
mere mehboob tujhe meri mohabbat ki kasam

saamne aa ke zaraa pardaa uthaa de rukh se
ek yahi meraa ilaaj-e-gham-e-tanhaayi hai
teri furqat ne pareshaan kiyaa hai mujhko
ab to mil jaa ke meri jaan pe ban aayi hai
dil ko bhooli hui yaadon ka sahaara de de
mera khoyaa huaa rangeen nazaaraa de de
mere mehboob tujhe meri mohabbat ki kasam
mere mehboob tujhe...

Movie: Mere Mehboob (1963)
Music Director: Naushad
Singer: Mohd. Rafi
Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni

Monday, August 27, 2007

Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hai

So Zahida asked today: What Song is an Inspiration To You?
Is there any particular song that gives you a positive feeling when U are feeling down?? Please share your favourite songs that really inspires you in life.

And the only one I could think of was this one. This is one song I never get tired of listening or watching...
Kishore Kumar's voice sweet as honey and Gulzar sahab's lyrics with RDB music! That's a totally deadly combo. And the song is a treat to watch because of Hrishida's direction.


hummmm aha ha ha hey hey hey...

aanewala pal jaanewala hai (2)
ho sake to iss mein zindagi bitaa do
pal jo yeh jaanewala hai ho ho

aanewala pal jaanewala hai
ho sake to iss mein zindagi bitaa do
pal jo yeh jaanewala hai ho ho

ek baar yoon mili maasoom si kali(2)
ho khilte hue kahaan pushpaash mein chali
dekhaa to yahin hai dhoondhaa to nahin hai
pal jo yeh jaanewala hai ho ho
aanewala pal jaanewala hai
ho sake to iss mein zindagi bitaa do
pal jo yeh jaanewala hai

ek baar waqt se lamhaa giraa kahin (2)
wahaan dastaan mili lamhaa kahin nahin
thodaa sa hansaa ke thodaa sa rulaa ke
pal yeh bhi jaanewala hai ho ho
aanewala pal jaanewala hai
ho sake to iss mein zindagi bitaa do
pal jo yeh jaanewala hai ho ho
aanewala pal jaanewala hai (2)


Movie: Golmaal (1979)
Music Director: R. D. Burman
Singer: Kishore Kumar
Lyrics: Gulzar
Picturized on: Amol Palekar, Bindiya Goswami, Utpal Dutt

Part I:
Part II:

Piyaa Bole Jiyaraa More

Just came across a beautiful album and even more beautiful track recently. I found it when I read a message where someone who has quality taste in music recommending this album to others. That's when I downloaded and started listening to it. Now I am totally addicted to this track. The female version of the song is by Shreya Ghoshal and male version by Sonu Nigam. Both are sung very nicely but I am partial for Sonu's version. First time I am listening to the names of the music director and lyricists. They've done an awesome job! You will know when you listen to all 20 tracks of this album. Don't miss this one for sure.

kaise jataau jiyara (2)
tumhari bhayi joganiya
piya bole jiyara more, piya jag bhaye
piya rang barse, achara gamke jiya piya
piya bole jiyara more, piya jag bhaye

naina tumhi ko dekhe, adhara tumhi se bole (2)
naina bhigoye
naina bhigoye kajra re saajna
piya bole (2)
bisaasi bhayi re duniya
piya bole jiya dole re

nadiya ke saagar tumhi, chitva ke hari tum more (2)
moraliya baaje
moraliya baaje manva re saajna
dularaayi? lehri jalki lehkaaye naiya neha (2)
muratiya jaage
muratiya jaage manva re saajna
piya bole (2)
tum hi bhaye khevanva
piya bole jiyara more, piya jag bhaye
piya rang barse, achara gamke jiya piya


कैसे जताऊ जीयरा (२)
तुम्हारी भई जोगानीया
पीया बोले जीयारा मोरे, पीया जग भये
पीया रंग बरसे, अचरा गम्के जीया पीया
पीया बोले जीयरा मोरे, पीया जग भये

नैना तुमही को देखे, अधारा तुम्ही से बोले (२)
नैना भीगोये
नैना भीगोये कजरा रे साजना
पीया बोले (२)
नीसासे? भई रे दुनीया
पीया बोले जिया डोले रे

नदीया के सागर तुमही, चीत्वा के हरी तुम मोरे (२)
मोरालीया बाजे
मोरालीया बाजे मनवा रे साजना
दुलारायी? लहरी जल्की लह्काये नैया नेहा (२)
मुरतीया जागें
मुरतीया जागें मनवा रे साजना
पीया बोले (२)
तुमही भये खेव्नवा
पीया बोले जीयरा मोरे, पीया जग भये
पीया रंग बरसे, अचरा गम्के जीया पीया


Movie: Dharm (2007)
Music Director: Debajyoti Mishra
Singer: Sonu Nigam
Lyrics: Mritunjoy K Singh and Varun Gautam
MIO Link: http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/gX2mG24_q9.As1NMvHdW/

Main Teri Nazar Ka Suroor Hoon

Today, reading a Talat Mahmood song on Nova's blog, I realized I haven't listened to his songs in a great while. I was reminded of some of my favorite Talat songs. Here's one of those that comes to mind right now.

To actually feel the feelings conveyed in this song, one would have to watch this movie but then again when I think about it, the lyrics of Rajendar Krishan do tell it all and with the silken voice of Talat Mahmood, one can do nothing more than feel the pain of separation between two lovers. Madan Mohan here has an ability to moisten your eyes with tears by his music.


main teri nazar ka suroor hoon
tujhe yaad ho ke na yaad ho
tere paas rehke bhi door hoon
tujhe yaad ho ke na yaad ho
main teri nazar ka suroor hoon

(mujhe aankh se to giraa diyaa
kaho dil se bhi kyaa bhulaa diyaa) (2)
teri aashiqi ka guroor hoon
tujhe yaad ho ke na yaad ho
main teri nazar ka suroor hoon

(teri zulf hai mera haath hai
ke tu aaj bhi mere saath hai) (2)
tere dil mein main bhi zaroor hoon
tujhe yaad ho ke na yaad ho
main teri nazar ka suroor hoon


मैं तेरी नज़र का सुरूर हूँ
तुझे याद हो के ना याद हो
तेरे पास रेहके भी दूर हूँ
तुझे याद हो के ना याद हो
मैं तेरी नज़र का सुरूर हूँ

(मुझे आंख से तो गीरा दीया
कहो दील से भी क्या भुला दीया) (२)
तेरी आशीकी का गुरूर हूँ
तुझे याद हो के ना याद हो
मैं तेरी नज़र का सुरूर हूँ

(तेरी ज़ुल्फ़ है मेरा हाथ है
के तू आज भी मेरे साथ है) (२)
तेरे दील में मैं भी ज़रूर हूँ
तुझे याद हो के ना याद हो
मैं तेरी नज़र का सुरूर हूँ


Movie: Jahan Ara (1964)
Music Director: Madan Mohan Kohli
Singer: Talat Mehmood
Lyrics: Rajendar Krishan
Picturized on: Mala Sinha, Bharat Bhushan, Shashikala
MIO: http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/7Afmp.aZg9.As1NMvHdW/

Friday, August 24, 2007

Aap Ki Nazaron Ne Samjha

One word: divine! is all I can think of when I listen to this song. Lata Mangeshkar's voice is out of this world. She must have donated a lot of pearls in her previous birth or may be she was a Goddess!

The songs from this era are so much fun to even watch. Camera stayed at one angle for more than 10 seconds. Romance was shown so respectfully, no vulgarity, and you actually feel the emotion the song tries to convey and may be more... the connection between the video/audio and audience is tremendous! And to top it you have such beautiful voice doing justice to classical song and the controlled and just perfect acting by the actors and music just takes you into another dimension. Your heart feels it and there are no words to describe the feeling. There you have it in this song of Anpadh, portrayed in utmost classy way, the idea of surrendering to your loved one.


aap ki nazaron ne samjhaa pyaar ke qaabil mujhe
dil ki aye dhadkan thaher jaa mil gayi manzil mujhe
aap ki nazaron ne samjhaa

jee hume manzoor hai aap ka yeh faisalaa (2)
keh rahi hai har nazar bandaa parvar shukriya
hans ke apni zindagi mein kar liya shaamil mujhe
dil ki aye dhadkan thaher jaa mil gayi manzil mujhe
aap ki nazaron ne samjhaa

aap ki manzil hoon main meri manzil aap hai (2)
kyon main toofaan se daru mera saahil aap hai
koi toofaanon se kehde mil gaya saahil mujhe
dil ki aye dhadkan thaher jaa mil gayi manzil mujhe
aap ki nazaron ne samjhaa

pad gayi dil par mere aap ki parchhaaiyaan (2)
har taraf bajne lagi saikadon shehnaaiyaan
do jahaan ki aaj khushiyaan ho gayi haansil mujhe
aap ki nazaron ne samjhaa pyaar ke qaabil mujhe
dil ki aye dhadkan thaher jaa mil gayi manzil mujhe
aap ki nazaron ne samjhaa


आप की नज़रों ने समझा प्यार के काबिल मुझे
दिल की ए धड़कन ठहर जा मिल गयी मंज़िल मुझे
आप की नज़रों ने समझा

जीं हमे मंज़ूर है आप का यह फैसला (२)
केह रही है हर नज़र बन्दा परवर शुक्रिया
हंस के अपनी जिन्दगी में कर लिया शामिल मुझे
दिल की ए धड़कन ठहर जा मिल गयी मंज़िल मुझे
आप की नज़रों ने समझा

आप की मंज़िल हूँ मैं मेरी मंज़िल आप है (2)
क्यों मैं तूफान से डरु मेरा साहिल आप है
कोई तूफानों से केह्दे मिल गया साहिल मुझे
दिल की ए धड़कन ठहर जा मिल गयी मंज़िल मुझे
आप की नज़रों ने समझा

पड़ गयी दिल पर मेरे आप की परछाइयां (2)
हर तरफ बजने लगी सैकड़ों शाहेनाइयां
दो जहाँ की आज खुशियाँ हो गयी हांसिल मुझे
आप की नज़रों ने समझा प्यार के काबिल मुझे
दिल की ए धड़कन ठहर जा मिल गयी मंज़िल मुझे
आप की नज़रों ने समझा


Movie: Anpadh (1962)
Music Director: Madan Mohan Kohli
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Picturized on: Mala Sinha, Dharmendra

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Kuch Mere Dil Ne Kahaa

I was pleasantly surprised when Amanat selected this song. It's one of those flop movies with beautiful songs that one would remember for years. I never got a chance to watch the film or even the song until recently but I knew of the song since long ago because of it's quality and the singers. First time I realized that it was Viju Shah's music but I've been his fan since long after I learned what other movies he has given music for. Anand Bakshi's lyrics are beautiful as usual.


tu ru ru ru ru
hmmm hmmm hmm hmm
hey hey hey hey hey hey hey

HH: (kuch mere dil ne kahaa
kuch tere dil ne kahaa) (2)

(ab hum kya kahe kya sune
jab dil baatein karne lage) (2)

SS: ho... aaa aaa aaa aaa

HH: ho yeh dil bezubaan tha
aaj iss ko zubaan mil gayi
ho meri zindagi ko
ek haseen daastaan mil gayi
jeene ka marne ka (2)
aayega ab mazaa

SS: (kuch mere dil ne kahaa
kuch tere dil ne kahaa) (2)

(ab hum kya kahe kya sune
jab dil baatein karne lage) (2)

HH: hey...
SS: aaa aaa
HH: hooo

SS: ho tujhse milke jaana
kitni tanha thi main tere bin
ho pal pal kaisi hulchul
zindagi mein hai ab raat din
main kahoon aur kya (2)
bas tera shukriya

HH: kuch mere dil ne kahaa
kuch tere dil ne kahaa

SS: kuch mere dil ne kahaa
kuch tere dil ne kahaa

HH: ab hum kya kahe kya sune
jab dil baatein karne lage

SS: ho ab hum kya kahe kya sune
jab dil baatein karne lage


Movie: Tere Mere Sapne (1996)
Music Director: Viju Shah
Singer: Hari Haran & Sadhana Sargam
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

Original version:


Amanat Ali's version:

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Chori Chori Ek Ishaaraa Ho Gayaa Hai

Black and white era of films, Nutan and Shammi Kapoor as actors, OPN music and Mohd Rafi and Asha Bhosle give voices for this song. I don't have any more words to describe the greatness and artist power involved in this. While speaking of artists, I am reminded of two of them that I've met virtually and have become fan of - Ami & Maulik. As they begin this new life together as life partners, I dedicate this duet to them for this song and everything about it reminds me of two of them. :)

It seems A and M are for Ami and Maulik, rather than Asha and Mohd. Rafi. ;)

A: aa aa aa... aa aa
M: chori chori ek ishaaraa ho gayaa hai
dil hamaaraa thaa tumhaaraa ho gayaa hai
A: dil hamaaraa thaa hamaaraa ho gayaa hai
dil tumhaaraa thaa tumhaaraa ho gayaa hai
M: chori chori ek ishaaraa ho gayaa hai
dil hamaaraa thaa tumhaaraa ho gayaa hai

M: kyon chamak uthe hai tere gaal gore
kyon teri aankhon mein zaalim laal dore
A: aa aa aa ek sitamgar ka nazaaraa ho gayaa hai
dil tumhaaraa thaa tumhaaraa ho gayaa hai
M: chori chori ek ishaaraa ho gayaa hai
dil hamaaraa thaa tumhaaraa ho gayaa hai

M: khub sun rakhe the majnu ke fasaane
uss ko tadpaayaa thaa lailaa ki adaa ne
A: aa aa aa phir wohi kissaa dubaaraa ho gayaa hai
dil tumhaaraa thaa tumhaaraa ho gayaa hai
M: chori chori ek ishaaraa ho gayaa hai
dil hamaaraa thaa tumhaaraa ho gayaa hai

A: sochte the kaise guzare zindagaani
ho gayi teri nazar ki meherbaani
M: haaye bas yehi samjho guzaaraa ho gayaa hai
dil hamaaraa thaa tumhaaraa ho gaya
M: chori chori ek ishaaraa ho gayaa hai
dil hamaaraa thaa tumhaaraa ho gayaa hai
A: aa aa aa...


A: आ आ आ... आ आ
M: चोरी चोरी एक इशारा हो गया है
दिल हमारा था तुम्हारा हो गया है
A: दिल हमारा था हमारा हो गया है
दिल तुम्हारा था तुम्हारा हो गया है
M: चोरी चोरी एक इशारा हो गया है
दिल हमारा था तुम्हारा हो गया है

M: क्यों चमक उठे है तेरे गाल गोरे
क्यों तेरी आंखों में ज़ालिम लाल डोरे
A: एक सितमगर का नज़ारा हो गया है
दिल तुम्हारा था तुम्हारा हो गया है
M: चोरी चोरी एक इशारा हो गया है
दिल हमारा था तुम्हारा हो गया है

M: खूब सुन रखे थे मजनू के फ़साने
उस को तड़पाया था लैला की अदा ने
A: आ आ आ फिर वोही किस्सा दुबारा हो गया है
दिल तुम्हारा था तुम्हारा हो गया है
M: चोरी चोरी एक इशारा हो गया है
दिल हमारा था तुम्हारा हो गया है

A: सोचते थे कैसे गुज़ारे ज़िन्दगानी
हो गयी तेरी नज़र की मेहेरबानी
M: हाय बस येही समझो गुज़ारा हो गया है
दिल हमारा था तुम्हारा हो गया
M: चोरी चोरी एक इशारा हो गया है
दिल हमारा था तुम्हारा हो गया है
A: आ आ आ...

Movie: Basant (1960)
Music Director: O.P.Nayyar
Singer: Mohd. Rafi & Asha Bhosle
Lyrics: Qamar Jalalabadi
Picturized on: Shammi Kapoor, Nutan Behl

Unfortunately, this film is believed to be rare and no audio or video of the songs are available online.

August 28, 2007: Finally a kind soul has heard my request and uploaded the song on youtube. Check it out guys. Thank you, hgbklj.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon...

aye mere watan ke logon
tum khoob lagaa lo naaraa
yeh shubh din hai ham sab kaa
leharaa lo tirangaa pyaaraa
par mat bhulo seemaa par
veeron ne hai praan ganvaaye
kuch yaad unhein bhi kar lo (2)
jo laut ke ghar naa aaye (2)

aye mere watan ke logon
zaraa aankh mein bhar lo paani
jo shahid hue hai unn ki
zaraa yaad karo qurbaani

jab ghaayal huaa himaalay
khatare mein padi aazaadi
jab tak thi saans lade woh
phir apni laash bichhaa di
sangeen pe dhar kar maathaa
so gaye amar balidaani
jo shahid hue hai unn ki
zaraa yaad karo qurbaani

jab desh mein thi diwaali
woh khel rahe the holi
jab ham baithe the gharon mein
woh jhel rahe the goli
the dhanya javaan woh aapane
thi dhanya vo unn ki jawaani
jo shahid hue hai unn ki
zaraa yaad karo qurbaani

koi sikh koi jaat maraathaa
koi gurakhaa koi madaraasi
sarahad pe maranewaalaa (2)
har veer tha bhaaratavaasi
jo khoon giraa parvat par
woh khoon tha hindustaani
jo shahid hue hai unn ki
zaraa yaad karo qurbaani

thi khoon se lath-path kaayaa
phir bhi bandook uthaake
das-das ko ek ne maaraa
phir gir gaye hosh ganvaa ke
jab ant-samay aayaa to
keh gaye ke ab marate hai
khush rehnaa desh ke pyaaron
ab ham to safar karte hai

kya log the woh deewaane
kya log the woh abhimaani
jo shahid hue hai unn ki
zaraa yaad karo qurbaani

tum bhool naa jaao unn ko
iss liye kahi ye kahaani
jo shahid hue hai unn ki
zaraa yaad karo qurbaani

jay hind jay hind ki sena (2)
jay hind, jay hind, jay hind


Music Director: C. Ramchandra (Chitalkar)
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Kavi Pradeep
Translation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aye_Mere_Watan_Ke_Logo
MIO: http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/QUbsDcyad9.As1NMvHdW/

History: This song was sung to honor the sacrifices of the gallant Indian Jawans (infantrymen) who in the 1962 Sino-Indian War fought to the last man and the last round on the icy desolate peaks of the Himalayas with obsolete bolt-action Lee-Enfield rifles against the assault rifles, heavy machine guns, mortars and artillery of the People's Liberation Army of China.

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Jai Gauri Maa

This was probably one song of Vivah that I didn't remember while watching the movie because it played in background and I was too busy watching the actors than paying attention to songs. Later on, when I was listening to the audio of Vivah, I realized how beautiful this song was. And why won't it be? It's devotional and reminds you of none other bhajan than "Raam Siya Raam Siya Raam Jai Jai Raam" aka Ramayan Chaupayan for both of then are based on same raaga. Both total goose-bumpy songs! This just tells us Ravindra Jain is a true Ram bhakt. :)

While searching for this song's video online, I couldn't find the video, but I did find something else that was really interesing. Believe it or not, there's another song with exact same words from film Diwani (not sure of the year of release), music directed by H. C. Bali and lyrics are of Dina Nath Madhok. I wonder whether it would sound the same as this one. Hmm... why didn't Ravindra Jain give credit to the original lyricist then? I also wondered whether Pamela Jain was any way related to Ravindra Jain. Lots of questions in my mind.

The song is very beautiful and one can never get tired of listening to this devotional number praising Goddess Parvati.


Pamela: ho jai jai jai giriraaj kishori
jai maheshmukh chandra-chakori

Chorus: jai gauri maa teri jai ho gauri maa
amar suhaagan jai devi maa

Pamela: (ho maiyaa shrigaar teraa laal hai) (2)

Chorus: ho gauri shrigaar teraa laal hai

Pamela: laal mahaavar laal laal mehandi
laal sindoor to laal laal chunari
mrigmad kaa tilak tere bhaal hai
darshan karke ye manvaa nihaal hai

Chorus: ho gauri shrigaar teraa laal hai

Pamela: ho man vaanchhit var denewaali
rakhiyo amar suhaag ki laali
(jai gauri maa teri jai ho gauri maa
amar suhaagan jai devi maa) (2)

Chorus: jai gauri maa teri jai ho gauri maa
amar suhaagan jai devi maa

Movie: Vivah (2006)
Music Director: Ravindra Jain
Singer: Pamela Jain
Lyrics: Ravindra Jain

The song starts after 4:10 mins in this video.