Thursday, May 22, 2014

Gulmohar Gar Tumhara Naam Hota...

This was indeed a long break - unintended though. Somehow, with the cacophonous discourse of the ongoing election, it was difficult to sit back and appreciate good music. Nature however took over in last couple of weeks - specially in Mumbai, as the scorching heat in the bargain added a lovely scarlet red hue to all the green patches.

The season of Gulmohurs is here!. This brings to the mind one of the loveliest melodies from Pancham. This is from Devata - a movie made in 1978 starring Sanjeev Kumar & Shabana Azmi in the lead roles.

The song is penned by Gulzar in his inimitable style, (who else could have used a phrase like Diya jala hai chand ka) and sung by Kishore & Lata. The composition is very simple, beginning at a fast pace, before easing out to a lovely beat. RD's choice of instruments add that lilting silken touch of romance- which otherwise was fast losing space to loud & blaring music in late 70s.

So here it is - watch Rakesh Roshan wooing one of the most beautiful & graceful actresses of my teen years - Sarika. Watch it in HD format to really appreciate her - and the Gulmohurs.


Sham ke gulabee se aanchal me

Ek diya jala hai chand kaa
Mere un bina uska kahan chand nam hota
Gulmohar gar tumhara nam hota

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