Meaning of Zehnaseeb: A Stroke of Good Fortune The soulful Urdu word ‘Zehnaseeb’ translates beautifully to ‘my good fortune’ or ‘an honor to my fate.’ Written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and composed by Vishal-Shekhar, the track ‘Zehnaseeb’ is a poetic celebration of unconditional love and companionship. Sung with great tenderness by Chinmayi Sripada and Shekhar Ravjiani, … Read more
There is something magical about the voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. That magic when combined with the brilliance of Gulzar creates something truly magnificent. Bol Na Halke Halke is one of those rare intimate songs that makes your heart skip a beat. The premise of the song is of a lover wishing for a … Read more
The Philosophy of Kabir: Finding the Divine Within The timeless Kabir Bhajan, ‘Moko Kahan Dhundhe Re Bande’ (often spelled as Moko Kahaan Dundhe), is a profound spiritual poem. Whether you are looking for the literal meaning or the English translation of these verses by Sant Kabir, this guide explores the deep philosophy of finding the … Read more
Meaning of Afreen Afreen: A Tribute to Breathtaking Beauty Originally written by the legendary Javed Akhtar and composed by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, ‘Afreen Afreen’ is an exquisite ode to unparalleled beauty. Re-rendered magnificently in Coke Studio by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Momina Mustehsan, the lyrics use vivid, sweeping poetic exaggerations (praise of … Read more
Written by the brilliant Gulzar, Naam Adaa Likhna is one of the truly romantic songs written in the last few years. Written for the Minissha Lamba & Jimmy Shergill starrer Yahaan, the song with its lovely visuals gets a beautiful feel of the love between the characters. This one of the few songs that really … Read more