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Magic in Tunes – Waadaa Teraa Vaadaa

For all songs in this series, go here For all qawwalis, go here. Note: Qawwali is a form of Sufi devotional music aimed at inducing mystical ecstasy and spiritual union with the Divine. Originating in the 13th-century Indian subcontinent, this passionate, rhythmic music features poetic lyrics in Urdu, Punjabi, and Persian, traditionally performed by aContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Waadaa Teraa Vaadaa”

Magic in Tunes – Mujhe Rang De Rang De

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1999 Indian Hindi-language action drama film Thakshak (= a powerful king of serpents in Hindu mythology). Music was composed by A. R. Rahman to the Lyrics penned by Sukhwinder Singh. Sung by Asha Bhonsle and A. R. Rahman. Lyrics transliterated: Mujhe RangContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Mujhe Rang De Rang De”

Magic in Tunes – Aisa Jadoo Dala Re

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2005 Indian Hindi-language new-noir action thriller film Khakee (= Color of Dirt or Humbleness). Music was composed by Ram Sampath to the Lyrics penned by Sameer. Sung by Sunidhi Chauhan. Lyrics transliterated: Kaisa Jadoo Dala Re; Kaisa Jadoo Dala Re Aisa JadooContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Aisa Jadoo Dala Re”

Magic in Tunes – I Am A Disco Dancer

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1982 Indian Hindi-language dance action film Disco Dancer. Music was composed by Bappi Lahiri to the Lyrics penned by Anjaan. Sung by Vijay Benedict . When the director was thinking of what songs he can put for Disco Dancer, he went to aContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – I Am A Disco Dancer”

Magic in Tunes – Ghanan Ghanan Ghan

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2001 Indian Hindi-language epic period sports drama film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, or simply Lagaan, (= Land Tax). The director was inspired by aspects of the sports drama Indian Hindi-language Naya Daur (1957) in developing the film. Music was composedContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Ghanan Ghanan Ghan”

Magic in Tunes – Aar Ya Par

For all songs in this series, go here For those songs which have same tune, go here This song is from the 1997 Indian Hindi-language mystery crime thriller Aar Ya Paar (= Now or never). The movie is adapted from Agatha Christie’s 1967 novel Endless Night and James Hadley Chase’s 1954 novel The Sucker PunchContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Aar Ya Par”

Magic in Tunes – Bumbro Bumbro Shyam Rang Bumbro

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film Mission Kahmir. Set against the backdrop of conflict in Kashmir, the film explores themes of terrorism, revenge, and the psychological trauma of children affected by war. Music is composed by Ehsaan Noorani of the trio Shankar –Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Bumbro Bumbro Shyam Rang Bumbro”

Magic in Tunes – Rind Posh Maal Gindane Draaye Lo Lo

For all songs in this series, go here Thos song is from 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film Mission Kahmir. Set against the backdrop of conflict in Kashmir, the film explores themes of terrorism, revenge, and the psychological trauma of children affected by war. Music is composed by Ehsaan Noorani of Shankar – Ehsaan –Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Rind Posh Maal Gindane Draaye Lo Lo”

Magic in Tunes – Jhalak Dikhla Jaa

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2006 Indian Hindi-language erotic thriller film Aksar (= Often). A spiritual sequel was release in 2017 as Aksar 2. Music composed by Himesh Reshammiya to the Lyrics penned by Sameer. Himesh Reshammiya also choreographed this song. Sung by Himesh Reshammiya himself. Lyrics transliterated:Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Jhalak Dikhla Jaa”

Magic in Tunes – Jummaa Chummaa De De

For all songs in this series, go here For those songs which have same tune, go here This song is from the 1991 Indian Hindi-language action film Hum (= We / Us). The film was an inspiration for the 1995 Indian Tamil – language film Baashha. At the 37th Filmfare Awards, this song received awardsContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Jummaa Chummaa De De”