Monsoons of Memory The song Ye Daulat Bhi Le Lo, sung with soul-stirring grace by Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh, is a timeless ghazal that weaves a tapestry of nostalgia, longing, and the irreplaceable beauty of childhood. Written by Sudarshan Faakir, its verses are a poetic lament for the lost innocence of youth, a yearning for the simplicity and joy…
Tag: Hindi Poetry
In the Rhythm of Rain – A Love Poem (Rimjhim rimjhim, rumjhum rumjhum)
This has always been one of my favorite songs from the movie 1942, A Love Story. All the songs of this movie are so beautiful. This movie was released in 1994. And yet each and every song of this movie is EVERGREEN. This song isn’t just about rain. It’s about two souls meeting in the middle of a storm—not just…
Ek Ladki ko dekha to aisa laga – I saw a girl and it felt….
This is a soul-stirring, tenderly romantic song — “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga” — where every simile is a poetic heartbeat. It compares a girl’s beauty and presence to the most serene, divine, and artistic expressions of nature and emotions. Hindi Verse 1: हो ओ … एक लड़की को देखा तो ऐसा लगाएक लड़की को देखा तो ऐसा…