The Prudent Indian

Aangadi Na Klena;  Hathoon Ko Utha Ke,
Seene Se Tere Dekh; Dupatta Na Dhalak Jaye.

Hum Tum Tum Hum Hum Tum… Have you heard this song before? Bet most of you wouldn’t have. So here it is for you all and for a beautiful friend too.

Sept 27, 2008 Mahendra Kapoor 'The Great' passed away in Mumbai. May God rest his soul in peace. Amen!

I markedly remember the very first film I saw on Theater ' way back in 72 or 73 ' with my Dad, that movie was 'Purab or Paschim'. That film left an 'indelible' impression on my mind and the song 'Jab Zero Diya mere Bharat Ne ' became like an Anthem for me ' it still is. On numerous occasions I sang this in school assemblies standing on Dias and then on hardly any15^th August or 26^th January School celebrations passed without me singing that song.

"Mahendra Kapoor sang it", was told by my Dad. That is when I came to know about him and since then has been a fan of his voice. His voice ' over the period ' became synonymous with the patriotic songs. 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti ' another great one. His high pitched voice suits and do magic along with the sentiment, must tell u that. Though I am no singer my self but have appreciating ears for music.

Md. Rafi, Mukesh, Talat, S D Burman, Hemant, all were great singers and I admire all. Talat Mehmood's 'Tasveer Banata Hoon; Tasveer Nahin Banti ' is one of my countless favorite of many. Each one of these greats deserves accolades for what they gave us. I ' as a music fan ' am indebted to all of them.

But then my very very favorites were are and shall always be: Kishore then Manna Dey and Mahendra Kapoor.

Mahendra Kapoor + Ravi + B R Chopra and Sunil Dutt made a great team. 'KisiPathar Ki Murat se Mohabbat Ka Irada hai .' Or 'Tum Agar Saath Dena Ka '(Gumraah film) or MK with late O P Nayyar what else a music lover wish!

I can go on and on and on

But, what made me MK's big fan is his singing Shiv Kumar Batalvi's poetry.

Listen it here, any of it and you will know what I mean.

May God rest his soul in peace. For me he is still around us, as I am listening to him singing Btalavi's poem 'Bhatti Waliye PeeRaan Da Bharga Bhun De '

PI.

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"Mein Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Challa Gaya; Har Fikar Ko Dhooaen Mein Udata Chala Gaya"

May you keep on Celebrating life and keep inspiring 'ardent' fans like your truly for ever forever forever forever

Happy Birthday Dev Sahib: The Eternal Romantic.

Here is one song, I know you too like this most and it inspires me to move on and live life to its fullest, as if it is the last day for me to live on Earth. I know Dr.Ramdoss (Health Minister) will not approve it (the song I mean) or might even 'reprimand' me. But who cares?

"Barbadiyoon Ka Shok Manana Fizaool Tha;

Barbidyion Ka Jashan Manata Challa Gaya."

Happy Birthday once again Dev Sahib.

PI.

Jiyo Kishore,the “immortal” voice and your “yoddle”…Oh! So Divine!I could have chosen any of your song…all are my favourites,You Know!
K?
This one I am enjoying right now,thanks to a friend here who heleped me get this one.
K?
Love You Kishore Da.
anil.

Dear ilanders,
I ,just now happened to visit a blog of some one whose track back I have lost unfortunately. She was “humming” this song and I commented there and promised to post this video,and I am posting it here.

All the “credit” is to the friend whom I can not trace as yet.Please come forward my friend and claim it. You “richely” deserve it.

My salute to you and to this song.

PI.

Dear ilanders,I am presenting two
musical videos.Friends of my age will agree,that we grew singing these
songs.No party of ours was ever complete with out these two gems.
My kids too like these now days.I am sure you too will enjoy.
anil.

Dear ilanders,I am presenting two musical videos.Friends of my age will agree,that we grew singing these songs.No party of ours was ever complete with out these two gems.
My kids too like these now days.I am sure you too will enjoy.
anil.