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Patakha Guddi (Highway) – Lyrics Translation

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Irshad Kamil‘s best songs are almost borderline hymns (Kun Faya Kun & Illahi come to mind). Patakha Guddi falls right in that category. Here is a song that talks about this girl (the protagonist in ‘Highway’) but is worded so beautifully it talks about her in relationship with god.

The more I understand the song and its intention, the more I admire the thought process that went to writing it. Irshad Kamil is slowly but surely becoming one of my all time favorite lyricists.

Movie: Highway
Lyrics: Irshad Kamil
Music: A R Rahman
Singers: Sultan Nooran & Jyoti Nooran

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Kamli (Dhoom 3) – Lyrics Translation

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Kamli has to be my favourite song from the Dhoom 3 soundtrack. The word Kamli, is a Punjabi word for ‘Crazy’ (or Mad). What I truly love about this song is how Amitabh Bhattacharya has used different forms of water to describe the mood and passion of the subject.

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Tum Hi Ho (Aashiqui 2) – Meaning & Translation

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Song Meaning at a Glance: > Tum Hi Ho is the soul-stirring anthem from the movie Aashiqui 2. The title literally means “Now you are the one” or “It’s only you.” The lyrics describe a love so deep that the narrator’s identity is entirely defined by their partner. It’s a song of surrender, belonging, and the realization that life has no meaning without the beloved.

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When I first heard that they were making ‘Aashiqui 2‘, I was very skeptical; not about the story or direction but about the music. Aashiqui had without a doubt, some of the best songs from Bollywood in that era. It was only when I heard this song, Tum Hi Ho and understood its meaning in english, I realized that maybe I was underestimating the talent that has slowly grown to maturity in last few years.

While I didn’t really think ‘Aashiqui 2’ was a great film, I will find it very hard to deny that the music didnt move me. Ironically this isnt my favorite song in the movie, but it is easily the most popular one. Here is Tum hi ho meaning and translation in english of this beautiful song:

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Kabira Lyrics Meaning & Song English Translation

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Kabira is easily one of the finest songs of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The song written by Amitabh Bhattacharya akin to “Iktaara” from Wake Up Sid, is truly beautiful in the way it conveys images, disdain and detachment. Phrases like ‘tujh ko pukaaray teri parchhaaiyaan’, references to the protagnist as ‘nirmohee’ and memories with ‘chaarpaai’ & ‘purvaai’ is just perfect. A beautiful song which in its simplicity touches the soul.

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Khwabon ke Parindey (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) Lyrics Translation

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My favorite song in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara almost went unrecognized in all the glitz and glamor of the songs it accompanied. This beautiful piece of by Javed Akhtar is easily one of his finest works. Accompanied by breathtaking visuals Khwabon ke Parindey always leaves me in absolute awe of the beauty of Spain. Song: … Read more