Magic in Tunes – Yeh kya hua

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 1972 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film Amar Prem (= Immortal Love). It is a remake of the Indian Bengali-language film Nishi Padma (1970). It was based on the Indian Bengali-language short story Hinger Kochuri by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. There were a couple songs IContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Yeh kya hua”

Magic in Tunes – Agar Tum Saath Ho

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2015 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romantic drama film Tamasha (= Scene/Drama). Music composed by A. R. Rahman to the Lyrics penned by Irshad Kamil. For this song both A. R. Rahman and Irshad Kamil won the Best Music Director and Best Lyricist respectively atContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Agar Tum Saath Ho”

Magic in Tunes – Nagaada Nagaada Nagaada Baja

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film Jab We Met (= When We Met), Music is composed by Pritam to the Lyrics penned by Irshad Kamil. Sung by Sonu Nigam and Javed Ali. This is another song from this movie. There is fire in thisContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Nagaada Nagaada Nagaada Baja”

Magic in Tunes – Yeh Ishq Haaye

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film Jab We Met (= When We Met), Music is composed by Pritam to the Lyrics penned by Irshad Kamil. Sung by Shreya Ghosal. Lyrics transliterated: Haan; Hai Koi To Wajah; Jo Jeene Ka Maaza; Yun Aane Laga Yeh;Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Yeh Ishq Haaye”

Magic in Tunes – Ajj Din Chadheya

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from 2009 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy drama film Love Aaj Kal (= Love These Days / Love Today and Yesterday). It was remade in Indian Telugu-language as Teen Maar (2011). A spiritual successor of the same name was released in 2020. Music composed by PritamContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Ajj Din Chadheya”

Magic in Tunes – Ke Ajj Sher Khul Gaye

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2024 Indian Hindi-Language aerial action film Fighter. Music was composed by Vishal – Shekhar to the Lyrics penned by Rakesh Kumar Pal aka Kumaar. Sung by  Vishal Dadlani, Neeraj Shridhar, Benny Dayal and Shilpa Rao. Lyrics transliterated: Haq Hai Humko Kuch AajContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Ke Ajj Sher Khul Gaye”

Magic in Tunes – O Patakha Guddi

For all songs in this series, go here For those songs which have same tune, go here This song is from 2014 Indian Hindi-language road drama film Highway. The film is based on the episode of the same name from the Indian Hindi-language Zee TV anthology series Rishtey (1998 – 2001). Music is composed byContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – O Patakha Guddi”

Magic in Tunes – Chinnamma Chilakkamma

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2004 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film Meenaxi: Tale of Three Cities. Music is composed by A. R. Rahman to the Lyrics penned by and Sung by Sukhwinder Singh. Reused in 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film Sakkarakatti, partly sung in Telugu byContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Chinnamma Chilakkamma”

Magic in Tunes – Ata Vajale Ki Bara

For all songs in this series, go here This song is from the 2009 Indian Marathi-language drama film Natarang (= an ornamental word for “artist”, especially a theatre artist). It was based on Natarang, 1978 Marathi novel by Anand Yadav. Music was composed by Ajay – Atul to the Lyrics penned by Guru Thakur. SungContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Ata Vajale Ki Bara”

Magic in Tunes – Rangreza; Kun Faya Kun

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 – Rangreza; Kun Faya Kun”