Written by Sahir Ludhianvi and Sung by Mohammed Rafi, this song was a part of the 1961 film Hum Dono. The song is a toast to the spirit with which one should take hard times and defeats on ones stride and keep moving on… Lyrics: Sahir Ludhianvi Album: Hum Dono Music: Jaidev Vocals: Mohammed Raf … Read more
Fanaa a movie starring Aamir Khan and Kajol, got rave critical acclaim for the poetry included in the movie. I was hoping to translate all the poems but it didn’t fit well with the plan to include 31 different poems/lyrics in this project. So instead I will translate this romantic song that includes a couple … Read more
Meaning of Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi: The Silence of a Soul Written by the legendary Gulzar and composed by R.D. Burman, this song is a masterclass in ‘the poetry of the ordinary.’ It does not describe a bitter or dramatic heartbreak, but rather the heavy, quiet realization of living a life that is functional … Read more
Hoshwalon Ko Khabar Kya, has to be one of my all time favorite Ghazals. Sung by the legendary Jagjit Singh its a beautiful poem that talks about the magic of love. Written by Nida Fazli and music composed by Jatin Lalit, this song is one of the most popular Ghazals you will ever get to … Read more
If I ever meet Javed Akhtar in person I will make it a point to thank him for writing the lyrics of two songs in particular. One of those songs is “Yahi Hota Pyaar” from Namastey London. Context of this song is as beautiful as the song itself. Its about being in love with someone … Read more