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
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
Meaning of Tumhi Dekho Na: The Color of New Beginnings Written by the master lyricist Javed Akhtar and composed by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, ‘Tumhi Dekho Na’ is a tender, atmospheric romantic ballad. Sung with beautiful precision by Sonu Nigam and Alka Yagnik, the song describes a quiet, unspoken shift between two individuals who realize their … Read more
Tanha Dil has been one of my all time favorite song for over a decade now. I remember listening to it during my college days and falling in love with the song. A part of Shaan‘s Bhool Ja album, which was the only album that I have owned in so many formats – Tape, CD … Read more