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Magic in Tunes – Ragala Pallakilo Koyilamma

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1982 Indian Telugu – language comedy drama film Subhalekha (=. Wedding invitation). The film addresses the social issue of dowry and emphasizes the dignity of labour, delivering a strong message against the dowry system Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan to theContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Ragala Pallakilo Koyilamma”

Magic in Tunes – Aur Kya; Aur Kya

For all songs in this series, go here This melodious song is from the 2000 Indian Hindi-language satirical film Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (= Yet, The Heart is Indian). Music was composed by Jatin – Lalit to the Lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar. Sung by Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Alka Yagnik. Lyrics transliterated: Tum Aaye ToContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Aur Kya; Aur Kya”

Magic in Tunes – Hai Agar Dushman

For all songs in this series, go here For all qawwalis, go here. This qawwali is from the 1977 Indian Hindi-language masala film Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (=. We are not less than anyone). Mohammed Rafi, the lead singer, received his only National Film Award for this film. Music was composed by Rahul Dev Burman akaContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Hai Agar Dushman”

Magic in Tunes – Hadh Kar Di Aapne

For all songs in this series, go here This melodious song is from the 2000 Indian Hindi-language comedy film Had Kar Di Aapne (= You have crossed the limits). Music was composed by Anand Raj Anand to the Lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi. Sung by Udit Narayan and Kavita Krishnamurthy. Lyrics transliterated: Pal Do PalContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Hadh Kar Di Aapne”

Magic in Tunes – Nimbooda Nimbooda Nimbooda

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1999 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama musical film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (= Straight From the Heart). The film is based on Jhaverchand Meghani’s play Shetal ne Kathe. Music was composed by Ismail Darbar to the Lyrics penned by Mehboob Kotwal. SungContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Nimbooda Nimbooda Nimbooda”

Magic in Tunes – Hum To Deewane Huye Yaar

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from 1999 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy film Baadhsah (= Emperor). I think this is one of the movies that Twinkle Khanna, the lead actress, shined well. She only did a mere of 13 films before retiring. Another song I like from this movie. MusicContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Hum To Deewane Huye Yaar”

Magic in Tunes – Baadshah O Baadshah

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from 1999 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy film Baadhsah (= Emperor). I think this is one of the movies that Twinkle Khanna, the lead actress, shined well. She only did a mere of 13 films before retiring. The film’s plot is loosely based on theContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Baadshah O Baadshah”

Magic in Tunes – Chandani Raat Hai Tu Mere Saath Ha

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1990 Indian Hindi-language romantic action drama film Baaghi: A Rebel for Love. Music composed by Anand – Milind to the Lyrics penned by Sameer. The songs “Chandni Raat Hai” were copied from the Ilaiyaraaja compositions “Keladi Kanmani” (Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal). Sung byContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Chandani Raat Hai Tu Mere Saath Ha”

Magic in Tunes – Mere Dil Ka Taar Baje Baar Baar

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the Indian Hindi-language album Shabnam released in 1993. There are a total of 12 songs. All were composed by Anu Malik to the Lyrics penned by Qateel Shifai. Sung by Anuradha Paudwal and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. It is interesting to see that MohnishContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Mere Dil Ka Taar Baje Baar Baar”

Magic in Tunes – Aaj Dil Shaayraana Shayrana Shayrana Shayrana Shayrana Lagta Hai

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2014 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty. It is an official remake of Murugadoss’ own 2012 Indian Tamil-language film Thuppakki from 2012. Music was composed by Pritam to the Lyrics penned by Irshad Kamil. Sung byContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Aaj Dil Shaayraana Shayrana Shayrana Shayrana Shayrana Lagta Hai”