Friday, January 29, 2016

Saturday, January 23, 2016



Beautiful song by Ishmeet, written by her as well

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

"Dooriyon ki chadar pe yaadein taankiyein...."

let us hang our memories on this curtain of separation between us

(from the song "Chali Kahani" ,,movie Tamasha one of the most beautiful line I have heard in recent times)

Did I say it is one of the best movies in recent times. 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Ghalib Magic - Dil-e-Nadan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai





credit for translation: http://www.englishcyber-literature.net/creations.html



(Dil-e-Nadaan tujhe hua kya hai
Akhir is dard ki dawa kya hai?)
Oh my naïve heart, what has befallen to you?
After all, what is the remedy for this pain?

(Hum hain mushtaq aur woh bezar)
I am impatient and my beloved is weary.
(Ya ilahi ye majra kya hai?)
Oh! God what is the matter out here?

(Main bhi muh mein zuban rakhta hun)
I too have a tongue in my mouth
(Kash pucho ke mudua kya hai)
May I know what the matter is?

(Jab ke tujh bin nahi koi maujud)
When there is no one besides you here
(in this world)
(Phir ye hangama ai khuda kya hai?)
Then oh God! what is all this commotion?

(Ham ko inse wafa ki hai umeed)
I have hopes of faithfulness from her
(Jo nahi jante wafa kya hai)
Who knows not what faithfulness is.

(Jaan tumpar nisar karta hun)
I would give my life for you
(Mein nahi janta dua kya hai)
I know not what the prayer is

Friday, January 08, 2016

Aapki Yaad Aati Rahi - Chhaya Ganguly on TV (Aarohi)





















Timeless classic. I think Parle introduced me to the music of Gaman, have loved this song for a while but chanced upon its video for the first time. Thanks to Youtube and music lovers.

Sunday, January 03, 2016

Tamasha and Bajirao Mastani

Tamasha is a fantastic movie on self-discovery and highly recommended. The subject is Imtiaz Ali's core competency as he has made these wanderer soul centric movies in the past as well. AR Rehman nails the music. Both the leads Ranbir and Deepika are outstanding as is the supporting cast.

Bajirao Mastani is a really well made movie with great performances. I have no liking for SLB but this movie is well directed after the stupid Ram Leela.