A few months back, I visited my cousin for a wedding. We had a lovely time and delightful memorable moments! All of us were enjoying the pre marriage functions and one day we started playing 'Antakshari'. During the competition, I started singing, 'Main Chali Main Chali', before I could finish those four words, the opposite …
दास्तान- ए – हाल – ए -दिल
It seems, this month I would get more opportunities for theme based song lists. And obviously I find it more interesting! I find the phrase ‘Haal e Dil’ enthralling. It's usually reserved for sad and soulful songs, though sometimes, songs are happy, romantic as well. It's actually nothing but what a person feels on a …
Early Days of Roshan
A Tribute to Roshan on his 51st Death Anniversary Roshan is one of my most favourite composers, and I had planned to open my blog with his post. Though I started my blog on 16th July last year, very near to his birthday which falls on 14th July, I couldn't do it that time. But …
Mehfil celebrates ‘First Anniversary’
Today my blog completes one year. It is something like my kid’s first birthday, and I could publish around 30+ posts (This is 36th) till now, it feels unbelievable. It's like a dream come true !!!! OMG my own blog!!! But I hope I have maintained a standard! I never thought I would be able …
Snehal Bhatkar – A Tribute
In the history of Hindi films, many people had pseudonyms & got so popular that their original name was forgotten. My post today talks about a song composer, who took a pseudonym and no one recognizes him by his real name any longer. I'm talking about Snehal Bhatkar. With his very much simple attire, white …
My Favourite ‘EYE’ Songs
Black, large eyes have been equated with female beauty. Eyes and its charms form a major part of hindi songs. There always have been songs that tell a tale about beautiful eyes of woman, and how influential they can be! There are hundreds of songs depicting 'Her' eyes and their effects on 'Him'. Another interesting …
D N Madhok – A Tribute
Dinanath Madhok (22 October 1902 – 9 July 1982) was a prominent lyricist of Hindi Films during 1940s - 1960s. D N Madhok has major hits in 1940s and early 50s. My attempt for today is to throw light on career of this all rounder personality. He is a well known lyricist and also worked …
Mehfil Mein Meri 