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Chaiyya Chaiyya Lyrics Meaning & Translation

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Meaning of Chaiyya Chaiyya: The Sufi Connection The lyrics of ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’, written by Gulzar, are deeply inspired by the Sufi song ‘Thaiyya Thaiyya’ by the 18th-century poet Bulleh Shah. The word ‘Chaiyya’ refers to a ‘shadow’ or a state of spiritual shade. In the context of the song, it represents walking in the shadow … Read more

Ishq Tere Jalwe(Yeh Saali Zindagi) – Lyrics Translation

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Yeh Saali Zindagi(2011) was a beautiful romantic thriller directed by Sudhir Mishra. The movie was well made and a fun watch(highly recommended by me) but what stoodout for me was the music of the movie. The soundtrack was simply unique and it took me a while to realize that it was probably due to the … Read more

Arziyan(Delhi 6) – Lyrics Translation

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If someone had to pick a list of AR. Rehman’s finest works, Kun Faya Kun(Rockstar) and Arziyan(Delhi 6) would easily be on the top of that list. Written by Prasoon Joshi and shot in the beautiful Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, the song has truly a life of its own. I am a huge fan … Read more

Raabta Meaning & Lyrics Translation

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Raabta Meaning: Raabta meaning ‘Contact’ is a beautiful song from Agent Vinod, in the context of the song Raabta means ‘unexplained connection’. Written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and composed by Pritam, Raabta is a song whose style falls half way between Sufi and traditional Bollywood, and thats what made me totally fall in love with it.

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