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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Day 338 of 300: Today's song is Roop Tera Mastana by Kishore Kumar - Aradhana (1969)

It is day 338 of 300, and today's song is Roop Tera Mastana sung by Kishore Kumar from the 1969 movie Aradhana directed and produced by Shakti Samanta. Music composed by S.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Anand Bakshi.

The Movie Aradhana won the Filmfare award that year for best film of the year.
Kishore Kumar won the award for best male playback singer for this song.

Here is a solo rendition on an acoustic guitar and kazoo, played live at 615ChuTNey, Nashville, TN:

Here is my REMIX rendition of the song with backing tracks (recorded on 11/26/2022):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
Roop tera mastana pyar mera diwana
Roop tera mastana pyar mera diwana
Bhool koi hamse na hojaye
Roop tera mastana pyar mera diwana
Bhool koi hamse na hojaye

Raat nasheeli mast sama hai
Aaj nashe mein sara jahan hai
Raat nasheeli mast sama hai
Aaj nashe mein sara jahan hai
Haan ye sharabi mausam behkaye
Roop tera mastana pyar mera diwana
Bhool koi hamse na hojaye

Ankhon se ankhen milti hai aise
Bechain hoke toofan mein jaise
Ankhon se ankhen milti hai aise
Bechain hoke toofan mein jaise
Mauj koi saahil se takraaye
Roop tera mastana pyar mera diwana
Bhool koi hamse na hojaye

Rok raha hai ham ko zamana
Door hi rehena paas na aana
Rok raha hai ham ko zamana
Door hi rehena paas na aana
Kaise magar koi dil ko samjhaaye
Roop tera mastana pyar mera diwana
Bhool koi hamse na hojaye


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Day 367 of 300: Today's song is Kya Hua Tera Wada - Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (1977)

It is day 367 of 300, and today's song is Kya Hua Tera Vaada sung by Mohammed Rafi from the 1977 super hit movie Hum Kisise Kum Naheen directed and produced by Nasir Hussain. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
This song won Mohd Rafi both filmfare best male playback singer and National film awards.

Raag: Kalavati
Taal: Kaherava

Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on Aug 22, 2023):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
kya huwa teraa vada wo kasam wo irada
kya huwa teraa vada wo kasam wo irada
bhulega dil jis din tumhe
wo din zindagee kaa aakharee din hoga
kya huwa teraa vada wo kasam woh irada
bhulega dil jis din tumhe
wo din zindagee kaa aakharee din hoga
kya huwa teraa vada

yaad hai mujhko tune kaha tha
tumse nahee ruthenge kabhee
dil kee tarah se hath mile hain
kaise bhala chhutenge kabhee
teree bahon me beeti har shyam
bewafa yeh bhee kya yad nahee
kya huwa teraa vada woh kasam woh irada
bhulega dil jis din tumhe
wo din zindagee kaa aakharee din hoga
kya huwa teraa vada wo kasam woh irada

o kehne wale mujhko farebee
kaun farebee hai yeh bata
wo jisne gham liya pyar kee khatir
ya jisne pyar ko bech diya
nasha daulat kaa aisa bhee kya
ke tujhe kuchh bhee yad nahee
kya huwa teraa vada, woh kasam woh irada
bhulega dil jis din tumhe
wo din zindagee kaa aakharee din hoga
kya huwa teraa vada wo kasam wo irada

Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Day 366 of 300: Today's song is Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho by Mohammed Rafi - Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)

It is day 366 of 300, and today's song is Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho sung by Mohammed Rafi from the 1960 movie Chaudhvin Ka Chand directed by M. Sadiq and produced by Guru Dutt. Music composed by Ravi, and lyrics written by Shakeel Badayuni.

Raag: Pahadi
Taal: Kaherava

Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on Aug 17, 2023):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
chaudahavi ka chaand ho ya aafatab ho
jo bhi ho tum khuda ki kasam lajawab ho
chaudahavi ka chaand ho ya aafatab ho
jo bhi ho tum khuda ki kasam lajawab ho
chaudahavi ka chaand ho

zulfe hai jaise kaandho pe baadal jhuke huye
aankhe hai jaise mayke pyale bhare huye
masti hai jis me pyar ki tum wo sharab ho
chaudahavi ka chaand ho

chehara hai jaise jhil me hasta hua kaval
ya zindagi ke saaj pe chhedi hui gazal
jaane bahaar tum kisi shayar ka khwab ho
chaudahavi ka chaand ho

hotho pe khelti hai tabassum ki bijaliya
sajade tumhari raah me karati hai kahkasha
duniya-e-husn-o-ishq ka tum hi shabab ho
chaudahavi ka chaand ho


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Monday, August 14, 2023

Day 365 of 300: Today's song is Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein by Mukesh - Hum Hindustani (1960)

It is day 365 of 300, and today's song is Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein sung by Mukesh from the 1960 movie Hum Hindustani directed by Ram Mukherjee. Music composed by Usha Khanna, and lyrics written by poet Prem Dhawan.

#india #independenceday #august15
Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on Aug 15, 2023):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
chhodo kal ki bate kal ki bat purani
naye daur me likhege mil kar nai kahani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
chhodo kal ki bate kal ki bat purani
naye daur me likhege mil kar nayi kahani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
chhodo kal ki bate kal ki bat purani
naye daur me likhege mil kar nai kahani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
chhodo kal ki bate kal ki bat purani
naye daur me likhege mil kar nayi kahani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani

aaj purani zanjiro ko tod chuke hai
kya dekhe us manzil ko jo chhod chuke hai
chand ke dar par ja pahucha hai aaj zamana
naye jagat se hum bhi nata jod chuke hai
naya khun hai nai umange ab hai nai javani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
chhodo kal ki bate kal ki bat purani
naye daur me likhege mil kar nayi kahani
hum hindustani hum hindustani

hum ko kitne tajmhal hai or banane
kitne hi ajanta hum ko or sajane
abhi palatna hai rukh kitne dariyao ka
kitne pavrt raho se hai aaj hatane
naya khun hai nai umagne ab hai nai javani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
chhodo kal ki bate kal ki bat purani
naye daur me likhege mil kar nayi kahani
hum hindustani hum hindustani

aao mehanat ko apna iman banaye
apne hatho ko apna bhagavan banaye
ram ki is dharati ko gautam ki bhumi ko
sapano se bhi pyara hidustan banaye
naya khun hai nai umange ab hai nai javani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
chhodo kal ki bate kal ki bat purani
naye daur me likhege mil kar nayi kahani
hum hindustani hum hindustani

har zarra hai moti ankh uthakar dekho
mitti me sona hai hath badhakar dekho
sone ki ye ganga hai chandi ki jamuna
chaho to patthar pe dhan ugakar dekho
naya khun hai nai umange ab hai nai javani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
chhodo kal ki bate kal ki bat purani
naye daur me likhege mil kar nayi kahani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani
hum hindustani hum hindustani


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Day 127: Today's song is Kuchh To Log Kahenge by Kishore Kumar - Amar Prem (1972)

It is day 127 and today's song is Kuch To Log Kahenge sung by Kishore Kumar from the 1972 movie Amar Prem, directed and produced by Shakti Samanta. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Anand Bakshi.

Such an amazing song.
Not in any way attempting, nor am I trained, to emulate the original sung by the great!

Here is my solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on Aug 09, 2023):

Here it is, my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on July 01, 2021):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
Kuchh to log kahenge
Logaane kaa kaam hain kehna
Chhodo bekaar ki baato mein
Kahi bit naa jaaye rainaa
Kuchh to log kahenge logaane
Kaa kaam hain kehna
Chhodo bekaar ki baato
Mein kahi bit naa jaaye rainaa
Kuchh to log kahenge

Kuchh rit jagat ki ayesi hai
Har yek subah ki shaam huyi
Kuchh rit jagat ki ayesi hai
Har yek subah ki shaam huyi
Too kaun hai tera naam hain kya
Sitaa bhi yaha badanaam huyi
Fir kyo sansaar ki baaton se
Bhig gaye tere nainaa
Kuchh to log kahenge
Logaane kaa kaam hain kehna
Chhodo bekaar ki baato mein
Kahi bit naa jaaye rainaa
Kuchh to log kahenge

Hum ko jo taane dete hai
Hum khoye hain
In rang raliyon me
Hum ko jo taane dete hai
Hum khoye hain
In rang raliyon me
Hum ne un ko bhi
Chhup chhup ke
Aate dekhaa in galiyon me
Ye sach hain joothi baat nahi
Tum bolo ye sach hain naa
Kuchh to log kahenge
Logaane kaa kaam hain kehna
Chhodo bekaar ki baato
Mein kahi bit naa jaaye rainaa
Kuchh to log kahenge logaane
Kaa kaam hain kehna.


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Day 364 of 300: Today's song is Bol Radha Bol by Mukesh - Sangam (1964)

It is day 364 of 300, and today's song is Bol Radha Bol sung by Mukesh from the 1964 movie Sangam directed and produced by Raj Kapoor. Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics written by Shailendra.

Raag: Bhairavi
Taal: Kaherava

Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on Aug 05, 2023):
Chords: ?
Lyrics:
mere man ki ganga aur tere man ki jamuna ka
bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
are bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
nahi, kabhi nahi

kitni sadiya beet gayi hai hay tujhe samjhaane me
mere jaisa dhiraj vaala hai koi aur zamaane me
man ka badhata bojh kabhi kam hoga ki nahi
bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
mere man ki ganga aur tere man ki jamuna ka
bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
are bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
jaa jaa

do nadiyo ka mel agar itna paavan kahlata hai
kyu na jaha do dil milte hai, svarg vaha bas jaata hai
har mausam hai pyaar ka mausam hoga ki nahi
bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
mere man ki ganga aur tere man ki jamuna ka
bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
are bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi

teri khaatir main tarsa yu jaise dharati saavan ko
raadha raadha ek ratan hai saans ki aavan jaavan ko
patthar pighale dil ye tera nam hoga ki nahi
bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
mere man ki ganga aur tere man ki jamuna ka
bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
are bol raadha bol sangam hoga ki nahi
jaao na kyon sataate ho hoga, hoga, hoga


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Day 28 of 300: Today's song is Humne Dekhi Hai Un Aankhon Ki by Lata Mangeshkar - Khamoshi (1970)

It is day 28, and what an unusual day it has been. 
Today my audio interface stopped working, and then a little later my iMac stopped booting. Argh! what a day! what a day! So, now I am having to tear down my home recording studio, and build a new setup. Oh! well. I guess it is time to upgrade, says the flow of events. So be it. :)

But, since I record this on my ipad with the earphones, I was able to record the song of the day and post, so I am glad.
Today's song is Humne Dekhi Hai Un Aankhon Ki Mehekti Khushboo by Lata Mangeshkar from the 1970 movie Khamoshi, directed by Asit Sen. Music composed by one of my top favorite music composers of classic Bollywood, Hemant Kumar (Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay). Lyrics written by my all time favorite number one lyricist, Gulzar, the great. This song has talent oozing in all ways. A sweet, yet deep and profound song.

Here is a solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on July 25. 2023):

Day 28 of 300, and here is my rendition with backing tracks (posted on Feb 24, 2021):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
humne dekhi hain un aankho ki mahakti khushbu
hath se chhuke ise rishto ka ilzaam na do
sirf ehsaas hain ye ruh se mahsus karo
pyar ko pyar hi rahne do koyi naam na do

pyaar koi bol nahi, pyar aawaz nahi
ek khamoshi hain sunti hain kaha karti hain
na ye bujhti hain, na rukti hain, na thahri hain kahin
nur ki bund hain sadiyo se baha karti hain
sirf ehsaas hain ye ruh se mahasus karo
pyar ko pyar hi rahne do koyi naam na do

muskurahat si khili rahti hain aankho me kahin
aur palko pe ujale se jhuke rahte hain
hoth kuch kahte nahi, kaanpte hotho pe magar
kitne khamosh se afsane ruke rahte hain
sirf ehsaas hain ye ruh se mahasus karo
pyar ko pyar hi rahne do koyi naam na do

A really awesome English Translation of this song: http://bollywoodtarjuma.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/humne-dekhi-hai-in-aankhon-ki-khamoshi/

Thank you for listening
Peace
aG

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Day 361 of 300: Today's song is Le Chal Mere Jeevan Saathi by Mukesh and Hemalata - Vishwas (1969)

It is day 361 of 300, and today's song is Le Chal Mere Jeevan Saathi sung by Mukesh and Hemalata from the 1969 movie Vishwas directed by Kewal Kashyap. Music composed by Kalyanji Anandji, and lyrics written by Gulshan Bawra.

Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on July 15, 2023):
Chords: ?
Lyrics:
le chal le chal mere jiwan sathi
le chal mujhe us dunia me pyar hi pyar hai jaha
hum tum hum tum janmo ke sathi
hum tum ho jis dunia me pyar hi pyar hai waha
le chal

jab se nazar me aap base hai
jab se nazar me aap base hai
masti si chayi hai aankho me
chayi rahe ye masti bas jaye dil ki basti
mahki rahe ye wadiya
le chal le chal mere jiwan sathi
le chal mujhe us dunia me pyar hi pyar hai jaha
le chal

preet ka bandhan bandh ke tumne
preet ka bandhan bandh ke tumne
preet pe hi upkar kiya hai
ab ye bandha na tute, yug yug ye sath na chute
chalta rahe yu karwa
le chal le chal mere jiwan sathi
le chal mujhe us dunia me pyar hi pyar hai jaha
hum tum hum tum janmo ke sathi
hum tum ho jis dunia me pyar hi pyar hai waha
le chal

English Translation: ?

Thank you for listening!
aG

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Day 360 of 300: Today's song is Roz Roz Aankhon Tale by Asha Bhosle and Amit Kumar - Jeeva (1986)

It is day 360 of 300, and today's song is Roz Roz Aankhon Tale sung by Asha Bhosle and Amit Kumar from the 1986 movie Jeeva directed by Raj N Sippy and produced by Romu N Sippy. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Gulzar.

Raag: Kirwani
Taal: Kaherva

Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on July 11, 2023):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
roz roz aankho tale
roz roz aankho tale
roz roz aankho tale ek hi sapanaa chale
raat bhar kaajal jale, aankh me jis tarah
khvaab kaa diyaa jale
ho roz roz aankho tale
roz roz aankho tale ek hi sapanaa chale
raat bhar kaajal jale, aankh me jis tarah
khvaab kaa diyaa jale
ho roz roz aankho tale

jabase tumhaari naam ki misari hoth se lagaayi hai
mithaa saa gam hai, aur mithi si tanhaayi hai
jabase tumhaari naam ki misari hoth se lagaayi hai
mithaa saa gam hai, aur mithi si tanhaayi hai
roz roz aankho tale ek hi sapanaa chale
raat bhar kaajal jale, aankh me jis tarah
khvaab kaa diyaa jale
ho roz roz aankho tale

chhoti si dil ki ulajhan hai ye sulajhaa do tum
jinaa to sikhaa hai marake, maranaa sikhaa do tum
chhoti si dil ki ulajhan hai ye sulajhaa do tum
jinaa to sikhaa hai marake, maranaa sikhaa do tum
roz roz aankho tale
roz roz aankho tale
roz roz aankho tale ek hi sapanaa chale
raat bhar kaajal jale, aankh me jis tarah
khvaab kaa diyaa jale
ho roz roz aankho tale

aankho par kuchh aise tumane zulf giraa di hai
bechaare se kuchh khvaabon ki neend udaa di hai
aankho par kuchh aise tumane zulf giraa di hai
bechaare se kuchh khvaabon ki neend udaa di hai
roz roz aankho tale ek hi sapanaa chale
raat bhar kaajal jale, aankh me jis tarah
khvaab kaa diyaa jale
ho roz roz aankho tale ek hi sapanaa chale
raat bhar kaajal jale, aankh me jis tarah
khvaab kaa diyaa jale


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Day 359 of 300: Today's song is Mujhko Yaaron Maaf Karna by Mukesh - Main Nashe Mein Hoon (1959)

It is day 359 of 300, and today's song is Mujhko Yaaron Maaf Karna sung by Mukesh from the 1959 movie Main Nashe Mein Hoon directed by Naresh Saigal. Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics written by Shailendra.

Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on July 08, 2023):
Chords: ?
Lyrics:
mujh ko yaaron maaf karnaa main nashe mein hoon
mujh ko yaaron maaf karnaa main nashe mein hoon
ab to mumkin hai bahaknaa main nashe mein hoon
mujh ko yaaron maaf karnaa main nashe mein hoon

kal ki yaadein mit rahi hai dard bhi hai kam
ab zaraa aaraam se aa jaa rahaa hai dam
arre aa jaa rahaa hai dam
kam hai ab dil kaa tadapnaa main nashe mein hoon
ab to mumkin hai bahakna main nashe mein hoon
mujh ko yaaron maaf karnaa main nashe mein hoon

dhal chuki hai raat kab ki uth gayi mahfil
main kahaan jaaun nahin koyi meri manzil
nahin koyi meri manzil
do kadam mushqil hai chalnaa main nashe mein hoon
mujh ko yaaron maaf karnaa main nashe mein hoon

hai zaraa si baat aur chhalke hai kuchh pyaale
par na jaane kyaa kahenge ye jahaan waale
kahenge ye jahaan waale
tum bas itnaa yaad rakhnaa main nashe mein hoon
ab to mumkin hai bahakna main nashe mein hoon
mujh ko yaaron maaf karnaa main nashe mein hoon

English Translation: ?

Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Day 303 of 300: Today's song is Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol by Geeta Dutt - Jogan (1950)

Bonus song!
It is day 303 of 300, and today's song is a special song, Ghunghat Ke Pat Khol sung by Geeta Dutt from the 1950 movie Jogan directed by Kidar Nath Sharma. Music composed by Bulo C Rani, and lyrics written by non other than the bhakti movement saint Meera Bai.

I am so happy to be posting this song as a potential last song in this blog series, since I have completed my goal of singing and posting 300 songs. I am happy for multiple reasons:
  1. I did 3 songs more than my target 300,
  2. My last song is by my most favorite singer of all times Geeta Dutt.
  3. This song is actually written by saint Meera Bai. so I feel blessed by her.
  4. I feel blessed by the feminine powers of Geeta Di, Meera Bai, Maa Sarasvati and Maa Kali.
I remember watching this movie back in 2019 for the first time and I really loved it.

It took me more than 450 days to achieve the target and complete since I started it back at the end of Jan 2021. Will I post more songs in this series, I do not know.

Here is a solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on July 05, 2023):

Here it is, my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on April 21, 2022):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
ghunghat ke pat khol re, tohe piya milenge
ghunghat ke pat khol re, tohe piya milenge
ghunghat ke pat khol re

ghat ghat me tore saayin basat hain
ghat ghat me tore saayin basat hain
kathu bachan mat bol re
tohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re
tohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re

dhan joban ka garb na kije
dhan joban ka garb na kije
jhutha inaka mol re
tohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re
tohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re

jake jatan se rang mahal me
jake jatan se rang mahal me 
piya payo anamol re
ghunghat ke pat khol re
tohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re

sune mandir
sune mandir diya jala ke
sune mandir diya jala ke 
aasan se mat dol re
tohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re
tohe piya milenge, ghunghat ke pat khol re

English Translation: ?

Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Day 13. Today song is Naam Gum Jayega by Lata Mangeshkar and Bhupinder Singh - Kinara (1977)

Today's song is Naam Gum Jayega sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Bhupendra Singh from the 1977 movie Kinara. The movie was written and directed by Gulzar. Lyrics by Gulzar, IMHO, the best lyricist in the history of Bollywood. Music was composed by the legendary great R.D.Burman, such a diverse musician who could rock out a song and as well write such an awesome indian classical based melody like this song Naam Gum Jayega, Chera Yeh Badal Jayega.

I know I am neither a great singer nor have a golden voice. So, with my average singing voice and abilities I attempt to sing this sing. I must say, it turned out to be not an easy song to learn, sing and emote the feelings, and do justice to the melody. it was quite a challenge.
Not sure what raga this song is based on, if you do, please comment.

Here is my solo rendition of the song with an acoustic guitar (posted on June 29, 2023):

So, here it is my rendition of this song with backing tracks (posted on Feb 09, 2021):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
naam gum jaayegaa, cheharaa ye badal jaayegaa
meree aawaaj hee pahachaan hai, gar yaad rahe

wakt ke sitam kam haseen nahee, aaj hain yahaa kal kahee nahee
wakt ke pare agar mil gaye kahee, meree aawaaj hee.. ..

naam gum jaayegaa, cheharaa ye badal jaayegaa
meree aawaaj hee pahachaan hai, gar yaad rahe

jo gujar gayee, kal kee baat thee, umar to naheen yek raat thee
raat kaa siraa agar fir mile kahee, meree aawaaj hee.. ..

naam gum jaayegaa, cheharaa ye badal jaayegaa
meree aawaaj hee pahachaan hai, gar yaad rahe

din dhale jahaa raat paas ho, jindagee kee lau unchee kar chalo
yaad aaye gar kabhee jee udaas ho, meree aawaaj hee.. ..

naam gum jaayegaa, cheharaa ye badal jaayegaa
meree aawaaj hee pahachaan hai, gar yaad rahe


Thank you for listening
aG

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Day 358 of 300: Today's song is Yeh Kaun Chitrakar Hai by Mukesh - Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti (1967)

It is day 358 of 300, and today's song is Yeh Kaun Chitrakar Hai sung by Mukesh from the 1967 movie Boond Jo Ban Gayee Moti directed and produced by the legendary V. Shantaram. Music composed by Satish Bhatia, and lyrics written by Bharat Vyas.

This song is dedicated to Mother Earth.

Here is my solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on June 27, 2023):

Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on June 23, 2023):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
hari hari vasundhara pe nila nila ye gagan
nila nila ye gagan

hari hari vasundhara pe nila nila ye gagan
ke jispe baadlo ki paalki uda raha pawan
dishaye dekho rangbhari
dishaye dekho rangbhari chamak rahi umang bhari
ye kis ne phul phul pe
ye kis ne phul phul pe kiya singar hai
ye kaun chitrakar hai ye kaun chitrakar
ye kaun chitrakar hai
ye kaun chitrakar hai ye kaun chitrakar

tapasiyo si hai atal ye parvato ki chotiya
ye sarp si ghumeradar, gheradar ghatiya
dhwaja se ye khade huye
dhwaja se ye khade huye hai vrikash devdaar ke
galiche ye gulab ke, bagiche ye bahar ke
ye kis kavi ki kalpana
ye kis kavi ki kalpana ka chamatkar hai
ye kaun chitrakar hai ye kaun chitrakar
ye kaun chitrakar hai
ye kaun chitrakar hai ye kaun chitrakar

kudrat ki is pavitarta ko tum nihar lo
iske guno ko apne man me tum utar lo
chamka lo aaj lalima
chamka lo aaj lalima apne lalat ki
kan kan se jhankati tumhe chabi virat ki
apni to aankh ye hai, us ki hajar hai
ye kaun chitrakar hai ye kaun chitrakar
ye kaun chitrakar hai
ye kaun chitrakar hai ye kaun chitrakar
ye kaun chitrakar hai ye kaun chitrakar


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Friday, June 16, 2023

Day 122: Today's song is Bekarar Karke Hume Yun Na Jaiye by Hemant Kumar - Bees Saal Baad (1962)

It is day 122, and today's song is a popularly known retro classic, Bekarar Karke Hume Yun Na Jaiye sung by Hemant Kumar from the 1962 movie Bees Saal Baad, directed by Biren Nag, produced by Hemant Kumar. Music composed by Hemant Kumar, lyrics written by Shakeel Badayuni.

Today is Jun 16. Happy 103rd Birthday Hemanto Da.
Here is my solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on Jun 16, 2023):

Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on June 24, 2021):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
Beqaraar karake hame yun na jaaiye
Aapako hamaari kasam laut aaiye
Beqaraar karake hame yun na jaaiye
Aapako hamaari kasam laut aaiye

Dekhiye vo kaali kaali badaliyaan
Zulf ki ghataa churaa na le kahi
Chori chori aake shokh bijaliyaan
Aapaki adaa churaa na le kahi
Yun qadam akele na aage badhaaiye
Aapako hamaari
Beqaraar karake hame yun na jaaiye
Aapako hamaari kasam laut aaiye

Dekhiye gulaab ki vo daaliyaan
Badhake chum le na aap ke qadam
Dekhiye gulaab ki vo daaliyaan
Badhake chum le na aap ke qadam
Khoe khoe bhanvare bhi hai baag me
Koi aapako banaa na le sanam
Bahaki bahaki nazaro se khud ko bachaaiye
Aapako hamaari kasam laut aaiye
Beqaraar karake hame yun na jaaiye
Aapako hamaari kasam laut aaiye

Zindagi ke raaste ajib hai
Iname is tarah chalaa na kijiye
Khair hai isi me aapaki huzur
Apanaa koi saathi dhundh lijiye
Sunake dil ki baat naa muskuraaiye
Aapako hamaari kasam laut aaiye
Beqaraar karake hame yun na jaaiye
Aapako hamaari kasam laut aaiye
Beqaraar karake hame yun na jaaiye
Aapako hamaari kasam laut aaiye.


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Day 16: Today's song is Jata Kahan Hai Diwane by Geeta Dutt - C.I.D (1956)

 A Spanish music influenced 1957 classic Geeta Dutt song, Jata Kahan Hai Diwane is today's pick. 50s and 60s Bollywood music was considerably influenced by Latin American, Spanish and Italian music. This cabaret'ique song Jata Kahan Hai Diwane is from C.I.D. a 1956 Indian crime thriller film directed by Raj Khosla and produced by Guru Dutt, and no other singer could express the mood and melody of this song better than the legendary pioneer Geeta Dutt. Music is composed by O.P. Nayyar, and he had his own unique style in the industry. Sultry lyrics written by Mujrooh Sultanpuri.

Here is a solo rendition singing with my acoustic guitar (posted on June 13, 2023):

This was my first attempt at learning a Geeta Dutt song. Pardon my mistakes. It is day 16 of 300, 284 more days to go and 284 more songs to go. I hope I can keep the steam going.
So here is my rendition of this song with backing tracks (posted on Feb 12, 2021):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics
Jata kaha hai deewane
Sab kuchh yaha hai sanam
Baaki ke saare fasaane
Jhuthe hai teri kasam
Fify kuchh tere dil me fify
Kuchh mere dil me fify 
zamana hai buraa

Pahalu badalane lage
Ghabaraa ke chalane lage
Aankhe mili bhi nahi
Yun hi sambhalane lage
Ai ji suniye huzur
Jana hamase na dur
Ai ji suniye huzur
Dekho dil hai kisi
Kaa jalana buraa

Jata kaha hai deewane
Sab kuchh yaha hai sanam
Baaki ke saare fasaane
Jhuthe hai teri kasam
Fify kuchh tere dil me fify
Kuchh mere dil me fify 
zamana hai buraa

Saiyaad hai tu magar
Mujhako na yun tan ke dekh
Naadaan zaraa ek baar
Qaidi mera ban ke dekh
Maano maano meri baat
Hai ye pahali mulaaqaat
Maano maano meri baat
Dekho pahalu se
Uth ke hai jana buraa

Jata kaha hai deewane
Sab kuchh yaha hai sanam
Baaki ke saare fasaane
Jhuthe hai teri kasam
Fify kuchh tere dil me fify
Kuchh mere dil me fify 
zamana hai buraa

Thank you for listening
Peace
aG

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Day 356 of 300: Today's song is Koi Saagar Dil Ko Behlata Nahin by Mohammed Rafi - Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966)

It is day 356 of 300, and today's song is Koi Saagar Dil Ko Behlata Nahin sung by Mohammed Rafi from the 1966 movie Dil Diya Dard Liya directed by Abdur Rashid Kardar and Dilip Kumar. Music composed by Naushad, and lyrics written by Shakeel Badayuni.

Here is a rendition with backing tracks:
Chords: ?
Lyrics:
koyee sagar dil ko bahalata nahee
bekhudee me bhee karar aata nahee

mai koyee patthar nahee insan hu
kaise kah doo ghum se ghabarata nahee
koyee sagar dil ko bahalata nahee

kal toh sab the, karwan ke sath sath
aaj koyee rah dikhalata nahee
koyee sagar dil ko bahalata nahee

zindagee ke aayine ko tod do
isame abb kuchh bhee nazar aata nahee

koyee sagar dil ko bahalata nahee


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Day 37: Today's song is Jiska Koi Nahin by Kishore Kumar or Manna Dey - Laawaris (1981)

Day 37, and today's song is Jiska Koi Nahin, sung by Kishore Kumar from the 1981 movie Laawaris, directed by Prakash Mehra. Music composed by Kalyanji Anandji, and lyrics written by Anjaan (meaning anonymous). There is another version of this song sung by Manna Dey, and that version is my favorite version. However, I could not find backing tracks for that version.

I remember two different occasions in my life when I sang this song. One was in my school when I sang this song on stage in a school day celebration event. The other time was when I first started singing Hindi songs again after many years, and that was couple years ago. At that time, I just sat in a closet and sang into my phone, and recorded with backing music playing on my boom box. 

It's been a bit. Hopefully I am learning and singing better.

Somedays are better than others, and today when I recorded this live singing video, I cannot say it was one of my best days. 
But, for what it's worth, here is a solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on May 28, 2023) This is the Manna Dey version of the song:

And, for what it's worth, here is another rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on March 5, 2021) This is the Kishore Kumar version:
Lyrics:
Ik din kisi fakeer ne ik baat kahi thi
Ab ja ke dil ne mana, mana woh baat sahi thi

Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro
Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro
Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro
Main nahin kehta, main nahin kehta
Kitabon mein likha hai yaaro
Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro
Haan khuda hai yaaro

Hum to kya hain
Hum to kya hain woh farishton ko aazmata hai
Hum to kya hain woh farishton ko aazmata hai
Banakar humko mitata hai phir banata hai
Aadmi toot ke
Aadmi toot ke sau baar juda hai yaaro
Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro
Haan khuda hai yaaro

Imtehanon ka yahan daur yun hi chalta hai
Imtehanon ka yahan daur yun hi chalta hai
Aandhiyon mein bhi ummeedon ka diya jalta hai
Kal ki ummeed pe
Kal ki ummeed pe insaan jiya hai yaaro
Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro
Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro
Haan khuda hai yaaro

Kab talak humse
Kab talak humse takdeer bhala roothegi
Kab talak humse takdeer bhala roothegi
In andheron se ujaale ki kiran phootegi
Gham ke daaman mein
Gham ke daaman mein kahin chain chhupa hai yaaro
Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro
Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro

Main nahin kehta
Main nahin kehta kitabon mein likha hai yaaro
Jiska koi nahi uska to khuda hai yaaro
Haan khuda hai yaaro

Thank you for listening
Peace
aG

Monday, May 22, 2023

Day 355 of 300: Today's song is Ye Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaye To by Mohammed Rafi - Pyaasa (1957)

It is day 355 of 300, and today's song is Ye Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaye To Kya Hai sung by Mohammed Rafi from the 1957 movie Pyaasa directed and produced by Guru Dutt. Music composed by S.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Sahir Ludhianvi.

There is so much truth in this song, and it still very much applies to the human world today.

Here is a solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on May 22, 2023):

Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on May 19, 2023):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
ye mahalo, ye takto, ye tajo ki duniya
ye inasa ke dushman samajo ki duniya

ye mahalo, ye takto, ye tajo ki duniya
ye inasa ke dushman samaajo ki duniya
ye daulat ke bhukhe rivaazo ki duniya
ye duniya agar mil bhi jaaye to kya hai
ye duniya agar mil bhi jaaye to kya hai

har ek jism ghaayal, har ek rooh pyaasi
nigaaho me ulajhan, dilo mein udaasi
ye duniya hai yaa aalam-e-badahavaasi
ye duniya agar mil bhi jaye to lya hai

yahaa ek khilaunaa hai inasaa ki hasti
ye basti hai murdaa-parasto ki basti
jahaa aur jivan se hai maut sasti
ye duniya agar mil bhi jaye to kya hai

jawani bhatkati hai bejaar banakar
jawa jism sajte hai bajar banakar
yaha pyar hota hai vyapar banakar
ye duniya agar mil bhi jaye to lya hai

ye duniya jaha aadami kuch nahi hai
wafa kuch nahi, dosti kuch nahi hai
ye duniya jaha aadami kuch nahi hai
wafa kuch nahi, dosti kuch nahi hai
yaha pyar ki kadar hi kuch nahi hai
ye duniya agar mil bhi jaye to kya hai

jala do, jala do isey phoonk dalo ye duniya
mere samne se hata lo ye duniya
tumhi hai tum hi sambhalo ye duniya 
ye duniya agar mil bhi jaaye to kya hai


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Day 354 of 300: Today's song is Ab To Hai Tumse Har Khushi Apni by Lata Mangeshkar - Abhimaan (1973)

It is day 354 of 300, and today's song is Ab To Hai Tumse Har Kushi Apni sung by Lata Mangeshkar from the 1973 movie Abhimaan directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Music composed by S.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.

Raag: Mand
Taal: Kaherava

Dedicated to my 10 year old daughter, here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on May 16, 2023):
Chordstabs.ultimate-guitar.com
Lyrics:
ab to hain tumse har khushi apni
ab to hain tumse har khushi apni
tum pe marna hai zindgi apni
ab to hain tumse har khushi apni

jab ho gaya tumpe ye dil diwana
jab ho gaya tumpe ye dil diwana
phir chahe jo bhi kahe, humko zamana
koyi banaye baate chahe ab jitni
ab to hain tumse har khushi apni

tere pyar me badnaam dur dur ho gaye
tere pyar me badnaam dur dur ho gaye
tere sath ham bhi sanam mashur ho gaye
dekho kaha le jaaye bekhudi apni
ab to hain tumse har khushi apni


Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG

Friday, May 12, 2023

Day 52: Today's song is Tere Dwar Khada Ek Jogi by Hemant Kumar - Nagin (1954)

It is day 52, and today's song is Tere Dwar Khada Ek Jogi from the 1954 hit Bollywood movie Nagin, directed by Nandlal Jaswantlal. Music composed by Hemant Kumar, and lyrics written by Rajender Krishan.

Based on Bangla folk music.

Here is my solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on May 12, 2023): 

Here it is my rendition with backing tracks (posted on March 20, 2021):
Lyrics:
Kaashi dekhi mathuraa
Dekhi dekhe tirath saare
Kahi na man kaa mit milaa
To aaya tere dware

Tere dwar khada ek jogi
Tere dwar khada ek jogi
Na maange yah sona
Chaandi maange darshan devi
Tere dwar khada ek jogi
Tere dwar khada ek jogi

Karake jatan aaya
Man me agan laaya
Akhiyo me darshan pyaa
Karake jatan aaya
Man me agan laaya
Akhiyo me darshan pyaa
Prit ki bhikshaa prem ki dikshaa
Maang rahaa yah daas
Maang rahaa yah daas
Na maange yah sona
Chaandi maange darshan devi
Tere dwar khada ek jogi
Tere dwar khada ek jogi

Duniya se mukh moda
tere liye jag chhoda
Chhod diya ghar baar
Duniya se mukh moda
Tere liye jag chhoda
Chhod diya ghar baar
Ban ban chhaanaa maine
Tujhe devi maanaa maine
Sun le meri pukaar
Sun le meri pukaar
Na maange yah sona
Chaandi maange darshan devi
Tere dwar khada ek jogi
Tere dwar khada ek jogi
Na maange yah sona
Chaandi maange darshan devi
Tere dwar khada ek jogi
Tere dwar khada ek jogi.

English Translation: ?

Thank you for listening!
Peace
aG