Remembering Jagjit Singh and why I stopped listening to Ye Daulat Bhi Le Lo

My most favourite ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passed away at 8.10 am today (October 10, 2011). But he will forever stay alive in my heart with his melodious and timeless songs. 

In times of joy, sorrow, love and nostalgia, I could always relate to his ghazals. My mobile phone, mp3 player and computer would always have most of his songs. 

But, after my bidaai as I discontinued staying with my parents and brother, as I shifted away from where my close friends stay, I stopped listening to Ye Daulat Bhi Le Lo. It would bring back fond memories and tears to my eyes.

Magar mujhko lauta do bachpan ka saawan
Woh kaagaz ki kashti, woh baarish ka paani...

Woh naani ki baaton mein pariyon ka dera
Woh chehre ki jhurriyon mein sadiyon ka phera...

Woh gudiya ki shadi mein ladna jhagadna
Woh jhoolon se girna, woh gir ke sambhalna...

Na duniyaa ka gam tha, na rishton ke bandhan
Badi khoobsurat thi woh zindagani

Jagjit Singh's ghazals have always touched hearts and souls, and connected with us in very strong way. May his soul rest in peace and God give his loved ones the strength to deal with the loss.

Chithhi na koi sandesh jaane woh kaun sa desh jahaan tum chale gaye...

Happy Birthday Dev Anand Sahab

Veteran actor Dev Anand was born on September 26, 1923. Did you know his full (real) name is Devdutt Pishorimal Anand! 

The evergreen actor has blessed Bollywood with amazing performances in over 100 films. His unique acting style and lifestyle has won him thousands of fans.

Recipient of the Padma Bhushan award, Dev Sahab is known for introducing many talented actors and directors in the industry. We wish him a very happy birthday and a healthy life!

Bollywood birthdays in August

4 August: Arbaaz Khan
5 August: Kajol, Genelia D'Souza
11 August: Suniel Shetty
12 August: Abhishek Bachchan
13 August: Sridevi, Vyjayanthi Mala
14 August: Mohnish Behl
15 August: Rakhee Gulzar, A K Hangal
16 August: Saif Ali Khan, Manisha Koirala, David Dhavan
18 August: Gulzar, Aruna Irani
23 August: Saira Banu
25 August: Honey Irani
27 August: Neha Dhupia

John refuses to dance for Rs 6 crore!

John Abraham was reportedly offered Rs 6 Crore to dance at a wedding! But the heartthrob of many young gals clearly refused to dance at the wedding of someone he doesn't even know!

A big decision, isn't it! While with the amount of money involved is tempting, John is not going to affect his brand image. Seriously, watching John do all the latke-jhatke at a wedding would be weird. He would rather concentrate on his acting career. Way to go John!

R D Burman Hit Songs

Remembering R D Burman on his 72nd birth anniversary.

1. Aa Dekhen Zara
2. Aa Dil Kya
3. Aaj Kal Paon
4. Aaj Unse Pehli Mulaakat Hogi
5. Aaja Piya Tohe Pyar Doon
6. Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hai
7. Aap Ki Aankhon Mein Kuch Mehke Huey Se Raaz Hain
8. Aapke Kamre Mein Koi Rehta Hai
9. Aati Rahengi Bahaarien
10. Agar Saaz Chheda
11. Aisa Kabhi Hua Nahin
12. Aise Na Mujhe Tum Dekho
13. Arre Jaane Kaise Kab Kahaan
14. Asli Kya Hai
15. Bach Ke Rehna Re Baba
16. Bachna Ae Hasino
17. Bada Natkhat Hai
18. Badal Yoon Garajta Hai
19. Bade Achchhe Lagte Hain
20. Bahon Mein Chale Aao
21. Bahut Door Mujhe Chale
22. Bechara Dil Kya Kare
23. Beeti Na Bitayee Raina
24. Bhali Bhali Si Ek Soorat
25. Chadhti Jawani Meri Chaal Mastaani
26. Chaahe Raho Door, Chaahe Raho Paas
27. Chala Jata Hoon Kisi Ki Dhun Mein
28. Chaand Churake Laya Hoon
29. Chhoti Si Kahani Se
30. Chingari Koi Bhadkey
31. Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
32. Chunari Sambhal Gori
33. Churaa Liya Hai
34. Deewana Leke Aaya Hai
35. Dekha Na Hai Re Socha Na
36. Dekho Maine Dekha Hai
37. Dil Ki Baat
38. Dil Lena Khel Hai Dildaar Ka
39. Dil Mein Aag Lagaaye
40. Dilbar Dil Se Pyare
41. Dilbar Mere Kab Tak Mujhe
42. Diye Jalte Hain
43. Do Ghoont Mujhe Bhi Pilaade
44. Do Lavzon Ki
45. Do Naina Aur Ek Kahani
46. Doston Se Pyar Kiya
47. Dukki Pe Dukki Ho Ya Satte Pe Satta
48. Dum Maro Dum
49. Duniya Mein Logon Ko Dhoka
50. Ek Ajnabi Haseena Se
51. Ek Chatur Naar
52. Ek Din Bik Jaayega
53. Ek Hi Khwab Kai Baar Dekha
54. Ek Ladki Ko Dekho Toh
55. Ek Main Aur Ek Tu
56. Ghunghroo Toot Gaye
57. Gol Maal Hai
58. Goriya Kahan Tera Des Re
59. Goya Ke Chunanche
60. Gum Hai Kisi Ke Pyar Mein
61. Hai Agar Dushman
62. Haye Re Haye Tera Ghunghtaa
63. Holi Ke Din Dil
64. Hum Bewafaa
65. Hum Dono Do Premi
66. Hum Tumse Mile
67. Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna
68. Humein Aur Jeene Ki Chahat
69. Humko Toh Yaara
70. Humne Tumko Dekha
71. Huzoor Is Kadar Bhi
72. Is Mod Se Jate Hein
73. Jab Hum Jawan Hongey
74. Jadugar Jadu Kar Jaayega
75. Jahan Pe Savera Ho Basera
76. Jahan Teri Ye Nazar Hai
77. Jai Jai Shiv Shankar
78. Jaane Jaan Dhoondta Phir Raha
79. Janu Meri Jaan
80. Jeevan Mein Tu Darna Nahin
81. Jis Gali Mein Teraa Ghar
82. Jogi O Jogi
83. Kahin Karti Hogi Woh Mera Intezaar
84. Kanchi Re Kanchi
85. Kanta Lagaa
86. Kasme Vaade Nibhayengey
87. Katra Katra
88. Kehdoo Tumhe Ya Chupp Rahoon
89. Kehna Hai
90. Khali Haath
91. Khullam Khullam Pyaar Karengey