| Song | Artists | Album |
| Pardah Hai Pardah | Rafi | Amar Akbar Anthony |
| Ke Chand Sa Koi Chehra | Anand Bakshi Bhupinder Kishore Manna Dey | Sholay |
| Pari Ho Aasmani Tum | Asha Bhosle Rishi Kapoor Shailendra Singh | Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai |
| Hum Kisise Kum Naheen | Asha Bhosle Rafi | Hum Kisise Kum Naheen |
| Qurbani Qurbani | Anwar Aziz Nazan Babban Kishore Kumar | Qurbani |
| Yaari Hai Imaan Mera | Manna Dey | Zanjeer |
| Mehangai Maar Gayi | Lata Mangeshkar Narendra Chanchal Mukesh | Roti Kapada Aur Makaan |
| Kabhi Gham Se Dil Lagaya | Narender Chanchal | Dakoo |
| Likh Kar Tera Naam | Lata Mangeshkar Rafi | Laila Majnu |
| Yeh Diwane Ki Zid Hai | Rafi | Laila Majnu |
| Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan | Mahendra Shabbir Suresh | Yeh Ishq Nahin Aasaan |
| Taron Mein Chamak Phoolon | Asha Chandrashekhar Suresh Wadkar | Daulat |
| Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Sharaabi | Aziz Nazan | 5 Rifles |
| Humein Tau Loot Liya | Ismail Azad Qawwal | Al-Hilal |
| Meri Tasveer Lekar Kya | Asha Bhosle Balbir Rafi | Kala Samunder |
| Chandi Ka Badan | Asha Meena Sudha Manna Dey Rafi | Taj Mahal |
| Haan Yeh Maana Meri Jaan | Balbir Rafi | Hanste Zakhm |
| Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen | Manna Dey | Waqt |
| Ab Yeh Jaana Ke Isse | Rafi | Ladies Tailor |
| Pal Do Pal Ka Saath Hamara | Asha Bhosle Rafi | The Burning Train |
| Shahar Mein Charcha | Lata Mangeshkar Rafi | Aas Paas |
| Parda Nasheen Parde Se Nikal | Asha Bhosle Manna Dey | Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon |
| Kaisa Hai Tere Ishq Mein | Anup Jalota Suresh Wadkar | Parbat Ke Us Paar |
| Ek Taraf Hai Yeh Zamaana | Manna Dey Rafi | Chor Sipahee |
| Jalwa Numah Hai Yaar | Asha Varsha Amit Kumar Bhupinder | Sansani |
| Kya Takkaluf Hai Walla | Asha Bhosle Bhupinder Rafi | Jail Yatra |
| Sachchai Chhup Nahin Sakti | Kishore Kumar | Dushmun |
| Tum Nahin Ya Hum Nahin | Asha Bhosle Kishore Kumar Rafi | Karmayogi |
| Waada Nahin Karte | Lata Mangeshkar Mahendra Kapoor | Prem Bandhan |
| Raaz Ki Baat Keh Doon | Asha Bhosle Rafi | Dharma |
| Salaam Hai Salaam Hai | Lata Mangeshkar Rafi | Aasha |
| Ishq Mein Hum Tau | Anuradha Usha Kishore Rafi | Farishta Ya Qatil |
| Yeh Rahi Meri Jawaani | Asha Bhosle Rafi | Ganga Aur Suraj |
| Tum Jo Mile Ho | Asha Jani Babu Qawwal Mahendra Kapoor | Mastaan Dada |
| Ruk Jao Arre Janewalo | Aarti Mukherjee Amit Kumar Bhupinder Rafi | Pehredaar |
| Main Woh Chanda Nahin | Hemlata Anwar | Katilon Ke Kaatil |
| Jeena Tau Hai Usi Ka | Rafi | Adhikar |
| Kab Talak Shama Jali | Lata Mangeshkar Mahendra Kapoor | Painter Babu |
| Id Ka Din Hai | Asha Bhosle Rafi | Deedar-e-Yaar |
| Salaam Kijiye Ali Janaab Aaye | Amit Kumar Bhupinder Singh Rafi | Aandhi |
| Maza Lijiye | Hemlata Mukesh Rafi | Jaaneman |
| Sharafat Ali Ko | Mahendra Kapoor Mohd Aziz | Amrit |
| Tadpa Ke Woh Bhi Tadpe Hai | Asha Bhosle Rafi | Kala Coat |
| Aaja Aaja Yaar Habibi | Jagjit Kaur Pamela Chopra Mahendra Kapoor | Nakhuda |
| Zindagi Roz Naye | Ashok Ghansham Junaid Vinod | Aaj |
| Pyar Ke Rang Se | Asha Bhosle Anand Kumar | Kasme Vaade |
| Tarasti Hain Deedar Ko | Salma Agha Anwar | Salma |
| Kaise Mukhde Se Nazrein | Asha Bhosle | English Babu Desi Mem |
| Teri Lagan Lagi | Anupama Babul Fareed Sabri Saeed Sabri | Uff Yeh Mohabbat |
| Deewani Deewani Main Deewani | Fareed Sabri Saeed Sabri | Uff Yeh Mohabbat |
| Kya Batayen Ke Kya Mohabbat | Sabri Brothers | Dil Kahin Hosh Kahin |
| Qayamat Ho | Kavita Krishnamurthy Sonu Nigam | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa |
| Ek Mulaqat Zaruri Hai Sanam pt 1 | Ameen Sabri Fareed Sabri | Sirf Tum |
| Ek Mulaqat Zaruri Hai Sanam pt 2 | Jaspinder Narula Ameen Sabri Fareed Sabri | Sirf Tum |
| Kisi Ka Ban Ja | Sabri Brothers | Tarkieb |
| Hum Banjaare Ho | Shobha Joshi Udit Narayan | Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain |
| Teri Jawani Badi Mast Mast Hai | Anupama Deshpande Iqbal Afzal Sabri | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya |
| Ishq Ki Aankh Mein | Anuradha Aadesh Shrivastava Mohd Aziz | Lal Baadshah |
| Aaja Aaja Tu Aanewaale | Jayshree Shivram Iqbal Afzal Sabri Sukhwinder | Rajkumar |
| Mera Salaam Le | Kavita Kumar Sanu Udit Narayan | Dushmani |
| Kahe Baithe Ho | Peenaz Masani Salma Agha | Salma |
| Aaya Tere Dar Par Deewana | Ahmed Hussain Mohd Hussain | Veer Zaara |
| Chand Varga | Naeem Shamim Ajmeri Rajendra Shiv | Main Meri Patni Aur Woh |
| Ru-Ba-Ru | Daler Mehndi | Maqbool |
| Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Mazaa Lijiye | Altaf Raja Sonu Nigam | Shapath |
| Kaatilon Ke Kaatil Ki Dastaan | Aziz Nazan Mahendra Kapoor | Katilon Ke Kaatil |
| Tere Dar Pe Aaya Hoon | Rafi | Laila Majnu |
| Ho Ke Mayus Tere Dar Se | Ambar Kumar Aziz Nazan Rafi S Shambhu | Laila Majnu |
| Ai Momimo Namaaz Dilon Ki | Rafi | Niaz Aur Namaaz |
| Ibteda Tu Hai Inteha Tu Hai | Rafi | Niaz Aur Namaaz |
| Pardah Hai Pardah (live) | Rafi | Rafi Live Round The World Vol 2 |
| Chandi Ka Badan (film version) | Asha Meena Sudha Manna Dey Rafi | Taj Mahal |
| Khabar Kisi Ko Nahin | G M Durrani Mukesh Rafi | Beqasoor |
| Aadmi Ki Zindagi Ka | Asha Bhosle Rafi | Bheegi Palken |
| Aahen Na Bharin Shikve Na Kiye | Kalyani Noor Jehan Zohrabhai Ambalawali | Zeenat |
| Ishq Na Kario Koi | Majeed Shola Mohd Aziz Rishi Kapoor | Naqab |
| Teri Mehfil Mein Kismat Azmakar | Shamshad Begum | Mughal-E-Azam |
| Kabhi Ae Haqeeqat | Lata Mangeshkar | Dulhan Ek Raat Ki |
| Daag Na Lag Jaye | Asha Bhosle Mukesh | Mera Naam Joker |
| Haal Kya Hai Dilon Ka | Kishore Kumar | Anokhi Ada |
| Parde Mein Koi Baitha | Rafi Shailendra Singh | Dada |
| Hum Aashiq Hain Mit Jaayenge | Anand Kumar Suresh Wadkar | Sunny |
| Parde Mein Baitha Hai | Rafi Shailendra Singh | Dada |
| Tera Naam Liya Dil Tham Liya | Asha Bhosle Rafi | Dharam Kanta |
| Aaye Hain Woh Mazaar Pe | Usha Khanna Mahendra Suresh | Saajan Ki Saheli |
| Jaane Kyun Aap Mohabbat Ko | Asha Bhosle Aziz Nazan | Salaam-E-Mohabbat |
| Kaisa Parda Hai | Kishore Kumar | Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan |
| Mujhe Mil Gaya Bichhada | Asha Bhosle Manna Dey Rafi | Badla Aur Balidan |
| Ya Husn Rahe | Asha Bhosle Mahendra Kapoor | Be Reham |
| Aayee Kisi Ki Yaad | Asha Bhosle Manna Dey | Lafange |
| Kehdo Ye Haseenon Se | Asha Sadhana Sargam Anwar Kumar Sanu | Kala Bazaar |
Yaar Mil Gaya Tau
Chehra Chhupa Liya Hai Kisi Ne |
Asha Bhosle Manna Dey Rafi
Asha Bhosle Salma Agha Mahendra Kapoor | Ganga Meri Maa Nikaah |
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Filmi Qawwali Favorites Playlist
A few summers ago I had to make an 800 mile long road trip. This is the only playlist I played. Kept me going straight through, stopping only for meals. This also started as a pair of cassette mixtapes once upon a time and grew over the years. I just love to get lost in a good filmi qawwali.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Jhoothi Sachchi Aas Pe Jeena Kab Tak Aakhir?
R.I.P. Jagjit Singh. I have no words to say beyond the lyrics; an English translation cannot do this ghazal any justice.
Updated with translation per request. :)
Updated with translation per request. :)
Album: Beyond Time
Singers: Chitra, Jagjit Singh
Lyrics: Kashif Indori
MD: Jagjit Singh
Jhoothi Sachchi Aas Pe Jeena
To live by a false true hope
To live by a false true hope
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
Jhoothi Sachchi Aas Pe Jeena
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
Mai Ki Jagah Khoon-e-Dil Peena
Drinking the blood of my heart in place of wine.
Drinking the blood of my heart in place of wine.
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
Jhoothi Sachchi Aas Pe Jeena
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
Socha Hai Ab Paar Uttarenge
I've decided that I will get off on the other side (will cross over)
I've decided that I will get off on the other side (will cross over)
Ya Takra Kar Doob Marenge
Or I will crash and drown to death.
Or I will crash and drown to death.
Toofano Ki Zad Pe Safina
A boat, the target of a typhoon
A boat, the target of a typhoon
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
Jhoothi Sachchi Aas Pe Jeena
Kab Tak Aakhir,? Aakhir Kab Tak?
Ek Maheene Ke Vaade Par Saal Guzaara, Phir Bhi Na Aaye
On the promise of one month, a year was spent, he/she still did not come.
On the promise of one month, a year was spent, he/she still did not come.
Ek Maheene Ke Vaade Par Saal Guzaara, Phir Bhi Na Aaye
Vaade Ka Yeh Ek Maheena
This promise of one month
This promise of one month
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
Jhoothi Sachchi Aas Pe Jeena
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
Samne Duniya Bhar Ke Gham Hai, Aur Idhar Ek Tanha Hum Hai
In front of me are the sorrows of the world, and over here I am alone.
In front of me are the sorrows of the world, and over here I am alone.
Samne Duniya Bhar Ke Gham Hai, Aur Idhar Ek Tanha Hum Hai
Sankhron Patthar, Ek Aaina
Hundreds of stones, one mirror
Hundreds of stones, one mirror
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
For how long at last? At last for how long?
Jhooti Sachchi Aas Pe Jeena
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
Mai Ki Jah Khoon-e-Dil Peena
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
Jhoothi Sachchi Aas Pe Jeena
Kab Tak Aakhir? Aakhir Kab Tak?
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Ke Chand Sa Koi Chehra
This long lost 'filmi qawwali' made an appearance on the Sholay LP but was omitted from subsequent releases on cassettes and CDs until I believe the 2004 Universal Music India digipack (digipak) release of the Sholay OST and the 2005 "Back to Black" digitally remastered vinyl replica CD.
According to Anupama Chopra's book "Sholay, The Making of a Classic", this 'filmi qawwali' was done in the Bhopali style of Chaar Bhaand - "a composition sung by four groups, instead of the qawwali's traditional two, with the audience enjoying the exchange sitting in the middle." Truly when you listen to this track, the vocals shift channels and you feel as if you are in the middle of the mehfil and the singers are singing and debating back and forth around you.
I recently watched this classic in superb quality, read more about that here ;)
Film: Sholay
Singers: Anand Bakshi Bhupinder Kishore Manna Dey
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
MD: Rahul Dev Burman
Shuru Hota Hai Phir Baaton Ka Mausam
Shuru Hota Hai Phir Baaton Ka Mausam
once again begins the season of conversation
Suhaani Chandni Raaton Ka Mausam
the season of beautiful moonlit nights
Bujhaye Kis Tarah Dil Ki Lagi Ko?
how will I extinguish my heart's addiction?
Lagaye Aag Hum Eis Chandni Ko
I'll set fire to this moonlight
Ke Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Arz Kiya Hai. Irshaad. Haye.
Ke Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Tau Chandni Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
without a moon-like face by my side
Tau Chandni Ka Maza Nahin Aata
I take no delight in the moonlight
Jaam Pee Kar Sharaabi Na Ghir Jaaye Tau
O Jaam Pee Kar Sharaabi Na Ghir Jaaye Tau
Jaam Pee Kar Sharaabi Na Ghir Jaaye Tau
if after drinking wine, an intoxicated person does not stumble
Tau Maikashi Ka Maza Nahin Aata
he takes no delight in inebriation
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Tau Chandni Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Jaam Pee Kar Sharaabi Na Ghir Jaaye Tau
Tau Maikashi Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Zindagi Hai Muqammal, Adhuri Nahin
Zindagi Hai Muqammal, Adhuri Nahin
life is complete, not incomplete
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Zaroori Nahin
a moon like face is not necessary
Husn Saiyad Hai, Ishq Fariyad Hai
beauty is a hunter (birdcatcher), love is a cry for help
(husn=beauty=female, ishq=love=male)
Yeh Jo Do Naam Hai, Dono Bad-naam Hai
these two names, both are disreputable
Tum Tau Nadaan Ho, Gham Ke Mehmaan Ho
you are naive, a guest of sadness
Dil Zara Thaam Lo, Akal Se Kaam Lo
hold on to your heart, use reason
Agarche Roshni Hoti Hai Sahib Sab Chiraaghon Mein
though there be light in all lamps
Zara Sa Fark Hota Hai, Dilon Mein Aur Dimaaghon Mein
there are differences between hearts and minds
Ae Mere Doston Akal Ko Chhod Do, Baat Dil Ki Karo
my friends, leave reason behind, talk about your heart
Kyun Ke
because
Sher Dil Ko Na Tadapake Rakh De Agar
Sher Dil Ko Na Tadapake Rakh De Agar
if a poem does not make the heart suffer
Tau Shayari Ka Maza Nahin Aata
there is no delight in poetry
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Tau Chandni Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Jaam Pee Kar Sharaabi Na Ghir Jaaye Tau
Tau Maikashi Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Sharbati Aankh Ke Dushmano Se Bacho
Sharbati Aankh Ke Dushmano Se Bacho
save yourself from the sherbet-like eyed enemy
Reshmi Zulf Ki Uljhano Se Bacho
save yourself from the tangles of silky hair
Woh Gali Chhod Do, Yeh Bharam Tod Do
vacate that street, break this illusion
Yun Na Aahein Bharo, In Se Tauba Karo
don't sigh so heavily, renounce them
Yeh Jo Dildaar Hai, Sab Sitamgar Hai
these beloved ones, they are all tyrants
Dil Jo Dete Hai Yeh Tau Jaan Lete Hai Yeh
they take the lives of those who give their hearts to them
Wafa Ke Naam Ko Aashiq Kabhi Rusvah Nahin Karte
lovers never disgrace the name of love
Katta Dete Hai Woh Gardan Magar Shikwa Nahin Karte
they would have their necks cut off but would not complain
Dil Machal Jaane Do, Tir Chal Jaane Do, Dam Nikal Jaane Do
let your heart flip flop, let the arrows fly, let your breath leave
Maut Se Aadmi Ko Agar Darr Lage
Maut Se Aadmi Ko Agar Darr Lage
if a man is afraid of death
Tau Zindagi Ka Maza Nahin Aata
he can take no delight in life
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Tau Chandni Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Jaam Pee Kar Sharaabi Na Ghir Jaaye Tau
Tau Maikashi Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Ishq Mein Yaad Kuch Hor Hota Nahin
one cannot remember anything else in love
Ishq Ke Baad Kuch Hor Hota Nahin
there is nothing else after love
Aashiqui Khoob Ki, Dil Se Mehboob Ki
fell deeply for my beloved
Yaad Jaati Nahin, Neend Aati Nahin
can't forget, no sleep
Dard Khilta Nahin, Chain Milta Nahin
no pain relief, no peace
Ae Khuda Kya Kare, Hum Dawa Kya Kare?
oh God what to do, what medicine to take?
Dawa Dard-e-Jigar Ki Poochte Ho Tum Zamaane Se
you are asking for medicine for your painful liver (heart) from the world
Yeh Dil Ki Aag Bujhti Hai Faqat Aansoo Bahaane Se
the fire of the heart will only be put out by your tears
Yeh Sitam Kis Liye, Gham Ho Kam Kis Liye, Roye Hum Kis Liye
why this tyranny? why should sadness abate? why should I cry?
Aag Par Koi Paani Agar Dal De
Aag Par Koi Paani Agar Dal De
if someone pours water on fire
Tau Dil Lagi Ka Maza Nahin Aata
one cannot take delight in the heart's addiction
Aag Par Koi Paani Agar Dal De
Tau Dil Lagi Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Tau Chandni Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Jaam Pee Kar Sharaabi Na Ghir Jaaye Tau
Tau Maikashi Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
Tau Chandni Ka Maza Nahin Aata
Chand Sa Koi Chehra Na Pehlu Mein Ho
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