Category: A2Z Challenge

  • O. P. Nayyar – Creator of melodies

    Pencil sketch by Ponnada Murty

    ‘FM 101.4आकाशवाणीचे हे नाशिक केंद्र आहे, रात्रीचे ठीक ९-३० वाजलेत, थोड्याच वेळात प्रसारित करीत आहोत हिंदी चित्रपट गीतांचा कार्यक्रम.’ (FM 101.4, this is Nasik station of All India Radio, we  will broadcast program of Hindi film music shortly) When I was around 6-7 years, I used to keep track of time for this announcement. Recently Nasik station of All India Radio got commissioned and it became my gateway for the Hindi film music. I and my aunt used to wait eagerly for this show. This show introduced me to the legendary music composer, O P Nayyar.

    Whenever you hear this name, an image of a slim old guy wearing a light-colored shirt, glasses and a signature fedora hat appear in your mind and tunes of his classic numbers are playing in the background. I have a strong belief that O P Nayyar can’t be remembered without his fedora and his melodious tunes ever.

    When I listened to the song “Maang Ke Saath Tumhara” I was in love with his music. The idea of using just the sound of horse carriage as rhythm was amazing that I still crave for this some every once in a while. Since that time, O. P. saab has been very close to my heart. We used to crave for the next O P Nayyar song that gets broadcasted by AIR Nasik. But soon the idea struck that, ‘as we have a tape recorder with inbuilt radio, why don’t we can record the songs.’ We have recorded so many of his songs in our tape recorder so that we can enjoy them when we like. If we got bored with one tape, we could easily tape new songs on that cassette.

    Then after years, we entered the era of internet and YouTube. If you check my YouTube history, you will find visits I made to these oldies for musical pleasures. I liked his music cause he never used too many instruments, he created divine pleasure with a very small orchestra. O. P. Nayyar had given so many melodious moments to us as music lovers that I am forever indebted to him. I would like to share some of my favorite songs created by this legend as my tribute to him.

    1 – Maang ke saath tumhara

    Film: Naya Daur (1957)

    2 – Jaane kaha Mera Jigar gaya ji

    Film: Mr. & Mrs. ’55 (1955)

    3 – Yeh hai bombay meri jaan

    Film: C.I.D. (1956)

    4 – Tumsa nahi dekha

    Film: Tumsa nahi dekha (1957)

    5 – Aaiye meherban

    Film: Hawrah Bridge (1958)

    6 – Deewana huwa baadal

    Film: Kashmir ki kali (1964)

    7 – Pukarta chala hu mnai

    Film: Mere sanam (1965)

    8 – Lakhon hai nigah me

    Film: Phir wahi dil laya hu (1963)

    9 – Babuji dhire chalna

    Film: Aar paar (1954)

    10 – Kajra Mohabbat Wala

    Film: Kismat (1968)

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    I am participating in A to Z challenge with Blogchatter and this is my take on day 15 challenge. “O for O. P. Nayyar”

  • Starting a new

    Turn the page — by Lori Spray

    It has been days for me turning that page. I put the full stop on our relationship. You know how difficult it is to move on and starting a new life. When there is no further page to turn, you have to accept the end. We had such a good time together. But alas, the journey has its destination. Wait, wasn’t I aware of this destination since the beginning? Ever since I took that first step with her, back of the mind I was always staging for the moment when we reach the end of this road.

    Isn’t it obvious for a book? If you open the cover and dived in the amazing world created by an author, there is always “the end” written on the last page of the book. When the book is so fascinating, it kind of cast a spell on you and take you along the journey of its characters. I get involved in the story so much that I start thinking of being part of the story. The author takes the characters by hand and takes them to their destination by the end of the book. They fulfill their destiny. If writer gave them happy moments at the end, they enjoy them. If it’s tragedy, characters at least get closure at the end. But hey dude, you forget to write something for me? What about my destiny at the end? What about my share of the closure? Haven’t you thought about me as an uninvited traveler of this journey when you wrote a book?

    This is my condition when I turn that last page of every fascinating book. I need more time to come out of the world between those covers. I know it’s crazy to some other level, but hey my fellow bibliophiles, aren’t we all crazy in the same way? Just like some love yearning person, I fell for a new world. I get pulled to the bookshelf. Aroma of those printed pages always fascinates me. It entices me to pick up a new book and start a new.

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    I am participating in A to Z challenge with Blogchatter and this is my take on day 14 challenge. “N for Starting a new”

  • Your move, Sir

    Rakesh was sitting at the table of the title game for his Grandmaster title. The game was on, he and his opponent were confident and calm at the same time. He was all ready for this tough match. He had trained himself for such prestige matches ever since he had decided to dive in this mind game as his career. He has trained with most honored Grandmaster in the country for years and achieved all his FIDE norms for the title in last two years at various championships.

    Rakesh picked up the game in later years of his childhood but the way he mastered the techniques was a matter of amusement for his loved ones. His grasp was good considering his elder age. Generally, people think if you pick up chess at elder age, your grasping capacity is not your best friend. But Rakesh tamed his grasping power and mastered his moves. He has never felt agitated because of the long stretched game. If he is not at the table for the game, you can find him sitting in a corner chair with his earpiece on. He enjoyed classical vocals. He claimed it helped him to calm and concentrate on his next game.

    Rakesh was in his prime when this title match got scheduled. He was ready for this moment. His opponent was also in his best form. He was unbeaten for last 30 games. Media had made it a pressure point against Rakesh. But Rakesh is calm and composed. He reached the venue an hour before. Everyone was arriving. Press tried to get his pre-match statement but he avoided them. Opponent entered into the hall. Rakesh exchanged glances with him. They shared respectful head nods. His earphones were playing his favorite renditions by the maestro. Officials started arranging the table. A Decent crowd was chess lovers gathered in the gallery of the hall. Press crew was waiting for the match to start.

    The table was all set for the match. Clock ringed for the scheduled hour. Both of the players arrived at the table. They were formally introduced. Pleasantries exchanged. Today, Rakesh was playing with the blacks. Rakesh tripped the clock and the game started. Whites made the opening move and opponent offered, “Your move, sir” and the game was on.

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    I am participating in A to Z challenge with Blogchatter and this is my take on day 13 challenge. “M for Your move, Sir”

  • Let me go

    Let me go

    Let me go, Let me fly – by Jack, Massachusetts, USA

    Sameer was trying to get the task done. He has been struggling with this particular task since last morning. He was about to lose his calm if he couldn’t crack this in next half hour. This was a really unusual thing as he was popular for figuring out the quick solutions about the task which were stuck at a point. But was it really the eluding solution was bothering him? Or was it something else? Was it what happened a day before with Sneha? Yeah, it was about her. But exactly what part of their conversation bothering him so much that he couldn’t focus on his work?

    It’s been two years for Sneha and Sameer started dating. Some six months before they hunted for cozy little apartment and moved in together. It was not all lovey-dovey in these two years but they have managed to make it up to each other. They fought, even for the silliest reason but they also know when to raise a flag for peace. They both have been working in the same company when they started dating. Within a couple of months, Sneha got a good deal at other MNC and she grabbed the opportunity. Sameer strongly supported her in arriving at the decision of switch. They adjusted their life around the new change. Spending lesser time together was really tough but they got used to it.

    A day before, Sameer finished his work rather early and took Sneha’s favorite flowers just to make her happy after a busy day at her office. It was new project Sneha was leading. Just like every other new project, initial hick-ups were resulting stressed end of the day. So once at home, he tidied the rooms, nicely arranged the flowers in vases Sneha bought when they moved in together. He got up from the sofa and Just when he got messaged from Sneha “See you in 10, dear”. He knew nothing but strong hot coffee will make Sneha happy. As soon as she smells that aroma, her stress is, Puff!!!! Gone……

    Exactly in 10 minutes doorbell rang, Sameer opened the door by the rule they have set. “If another person is at home, one will not use the key to open the latch.” Sameer was happily shocked to see happy, smiling, bubbly Sneha at the door. She had brought a box full of sweets. She came in almost pushing Sameer out of the way. Opened the box and fed him the sweet. She was surprised to see the flowers and felt amazing when the aroma of brewing coffee hit her brain. Sneha refused to tell anything before they settle in with the coffee. Sameer hurriedly pours their mugs and they settled in the sit out. Sneha excitedly pulled the envelope out of her bag put it in his hands. Sameer opened it with excitement. It was a letter from her company. He was thrilled with excitement to know about the content of the letter. He read it and his face lit with joy. He felt so happy for her getting selected for on-site assignment for their new project which she was leading. They celebrated the offer in the excitement.

    It took a couple of hours for Sameer to realize that this was going to be the long assignment. Just when they returned from the club, the fact of 5-6 month long on-site assignment was sinking in Sameer’s head. He was quiet when they were getting back. Whenever he is upset, he goes in this introvertive cocoon. He almost stops talking. Replies in one or two words. Sneha had sensed the reason behind his silence, but she had chosen not to push him. She knew he will take his time to get back.

    Since then Sameer was struggling to accept and get himself ready for such a long break. He knew it was going to be the toughest patch in their relationship. He was not sure about how he is going to handle. From yesterday morning, Sameer was trying to figure out how to make these six months livable. Sneha also knew that he is not going to stop her from taking this assignment. Just when Sameer was about to call it a day and head home, his phone beeped. He checked the notification. It was a video message from Sneha. With his finger tap, Sneha appeared on screen with perfect puppy face, saying “Let me go, dear.” Sameer had found her answer.

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    I am participating in A to Z challenge with Blogchatter and this is my take on day 12 challenge. “L for let me go”

  • K for Kishore

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    Kishore Kumar… Legend was born in Khandwa in the rainy month of August in Ganguly family with the name of Abhas Kumar Ganguly in 1929. It took 17 years for Abhas to become Kishore and start charming people of India with his voice. He got his first break in 1946 with film Shikari. Hey, but you all can get this information on his Wikipedia page.  For me, Kishore is the legend. He is one of the pillars of amazing Hindi film music. I think Kishore had given his voice to almost every superstar during his active years.

    You will find at least 3-4 songs for every mood and situation with his voice. I am putting up the list of my most favorite 10 songs of Kishore Kumar for you guys as a tribute to his melodious voice. It’s really tough list to make. Hope you all will enjoy. This is not top 10 list, I enjoy all the songs equally.

    1 – Neele Neele Ambar Par

    Film: Kalakaar (1983)

    Music: Kalyanji – Anandji

    2 – Tu Tu Hai Wahi – Duet with Asha Bhosale

    Film: Yeh wada raha (1982)

    Music: R. D. Burman

    3- Keh du tumhe ya chup rahu

    Film: Deewar (1975)

    Music: R D Burman

     

    4 – Nadiya se dariya

    Film: Namak Haram (1973)

    Music: R. D. Burman

    5 – Pag ghungaru bandh

    Film: Namak Halal (1982)

    Music: Bappi LahiriK for KishoreK for Kishore

    6 – O sathi re

    Film: Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

    Music: Kalyanji – Anandji

    7- Meet na mila re manka

    Film: Abhiman (1973)

    Music: S. D. Burman

    8 –  Bhaware ki gunjan

    Film: Kal Aaj Aur Kal (1971)

    Music: Shankar Jaykishan

    9 – Yeh dil na hota bechara

    Film: Jewel Thief (1967)

    Music: S. D. Burman

    10 – Phoolonka taronka

    Film: Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971)

    Music: R. D. Burman

    Guys, list is endless. These are just first 10 came to my mind when I started making list.

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    I am participating in A to Z challenge with Blogchatter and this is my take on day 11 challenge. “K for Kishore”

  • In just a moment

    Water Drop by Avish Joseph

    Busy street, office rush, they bumped,
    Eyes met, and chords struck, in just a moment.
    Overcast sky, air too humid, Clouds roared,
    Rains showered, and the air is cold, in just a moment.
    Lots of struggle, hours of work, Daily failure
    Simple bath and eureka cry, in just a moment.
    On your mark, Shot fired, trailing behind,
    Final push and he crossed the line first, in just a moment.
    Just wait, for the moment, be patient
    Do your work, and luck will change, in just a moment.

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    A moment is what it takes to see the change of luck. let’s wait for the moment. I am participating in A to Z challenge with Blogchatter and this is my take on day 10 challenge. “Just a moment”