Ae Ajnabi (Dil Se) – Lyrics English Meaning/Translation

Meaning of Ae Ajnabi: The Ache of Cosmic Longing Written by Gulzar, ‘Ae Ajnabi’ translates to ‘O Stranger.’ In the thematic backdrop of Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se, this song represents the stage of Ibtida (attraction/obsession) mixed with agonizing separation. Gulzar brilliantly uses everyday elements like shifting shadows, rustling leaves, and the distance of the wind … Read more

How could a ‘Slumdog’ win so much?

That seems to be the question on the minds of a lot of people. I have heard people calling the movie “overrated”, saying that “Rehman has made better music”, “there weren’t enough nominees”, “would it have won the oscar if an Indian had done it” and questioning the “depiction of India”.

Honestly I am not normally bothered by opinions. I accept that its just another opinion and as important as mine and move on. But in this case I find the arguments ‘unconvincing'(I am putting it mildly to avoid insulting anyone). Now lets examine each of the arguments…

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