GHAZALS BY THE SINGING DIVA: ASHA BHOSLE:


LISTED GHAZALS FOR ASHA BHOSLE:

POET: SHAHRYAR:
1) DIL CHEEZ KYA HAI:
Never mind my heart, Take my very life!

POET: SHAHRYAR:
2) JUSTUJU JISKI THI:
I did not find the one I had been searching for

POET: SALEEM GILANI:
3) RAAT JO TU NE DEEP BUJHAAYE, MERE THE:
The flames that you put out last night, they were mine,

POET: MANZOOR AHMED:
4) DARD JAB TERI ATA HAI TO GILA KIS SE:
Since the pain is your gift, to whom could I complain?

POET: SHAHRYAR:
5) IN AANKHON KI MASTII KE: MP3
There are thousands intoxicated by the passion of these eyes,

POET: AHMED NADEEM QASMI:
6) HAIRATON KE SILSILE:
Never-ending surprises, you have reached my innermost feelings

POET: SHABIH ABBAS:
7) SALONA SA SAJAN:
There is my dark lover, and there is me

POET: SAGHAR SIDDIQUE:
8) ROODAD-E-MOHABBAT KYA KAHIYE:
How shall I describe my love affair? I remember some of it, and forget some

POET: FAIZ AHMAD FAIZ:
9) YUN SAJAA CHAND:
Such was the light of the moon, the color of your style sparkled

POET: SHAHZAD JULUNDHERI:
10) GUL KHILE CHAND RAAT YAAD AAYI:
The flowers bloomed, the memory of our honeymoon came back

POET: NASIR KAZMI:
11) NEEYAT-E-SHAUQ BHAR NA JAAYE KAHIN:
May my heart's desire never be sated

POET: JIGAR MURADABADI:
12) KABHI SHAAKH-O-SABZA-O-BARG PAR:
Sometimes by the branches, sometimes in the greenery, by the blossom or by the thorn.

POET: HASAN KAMAAL
13) CHAHA THA EK SHAKHS KO JAANE:
I loved a man, and I don't know where he has gone

POET: FAYYAZ HASHMI
14) AAJ JAANE KI ZIDD NAA KARO: MP3
Please do not insist on leaving today

POET: PRAKASH MEHRA:
15) DIL KHOYA KHOYA:
The heart feels as if it were lost

POET: KAIFI AZMI
16) JAANE KYA HAAL HO:
Who knows what will happen to this heart if you come?

POET: MIRZA GHALIB:
17) KABHI NEKI BHI US KE:
Some day, she feels in her heart to do something good for me

POET: AHMAD FARAZ:
18) KAROON NA YAAD MAGAR KIS TARHA:
I could stop remembering her, but how could I ever forget her?

POET: SHAHYAR:
(19) YEH KYA JAGAH HAI DOSTON
What is this place, friends?

POET: NIDA FAZLI
(20) ASHA BHOSLE: DIL KA LAGANA KHEL NA JANO
Don't think that giving your heart to someone is a game, it is hard

POET: NAQSH LAYALPURI:
(21) ASHA BHOSLE: LOG MUJHE PAGAL KEHETE HAIN: MP 3:
They call me mad, in the streets, in the markets

POET: NIDA FAZLI
22) ASHA BHOSLE: MUDATAIN BEET GAI: MP 3
A long time has passed, but you have not come yet

POET: GULZAR
23) UMEED HOGI KOI SAU RAAT DHALE VARNA KOI AATA NAHIN:
It must be just faith, a hundred nights have passed, but no one has come

POET: HASSAN KAMAAL
24) ASHA BHOSLE: ANCHAL MEIN PHOOL CHAND MP3:

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Ray, we are aiming for 50,000 page views and about 500 posts, so good buddy another long one to go

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In our final selection of Ashaji's Ghazals, we will present that evergreen poem by Gulzar: Taken from the Album "Yun Saja Chand"

25) SHAAM SE AANKH MEIN NAMI SI HAI:

Shaam se aankh mein nammi si hai
Aaj phir aap ki kami si hai

Shaam se aankh mein nami si hai

Dafan karr do humme tu sans ayee
Der say saans kuch

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Venkat:
Originally posted by asj:
GHAZALS BY THE SINGING DIVA: ASHA BHOSLE:

In our final selection of Ashaji's Ghazals, we will present that evergreen poem by Gulzar: Taken from the Album "Yun Saja Chand"

25) SHAAM SE AANKH MEIN NAMI SI HAI:

(25) SHAAM SE AANKH ME NAMII SI HAI

Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night
Aaj phir aap ki kami si hai
Once again today, I miss you


Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night


Dafan kar do humay to sans aye
bury me so that I ca breathe again
Der say saans kuch thhamii si hai
recently, my breath has been somewhat halting


Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night


kaun patthraa gaya hai aankhon me
whose image has frozen in my view
barf palkon me kyun jamii si hai
why is ice forming on my eyelids?


Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night


It has been a long haul to finish the Asha Bhosle collection in our Ghazal series. It was a pleasure. Thank you very much for your help, ASJ.

The versatile singing Diva has done some very good renditions in this genre. Witness her recent Carnegie Hall performance, the lady is still going strong at 75. Hats off, Ashaji. We are beholden to you for years of dazzling entertainment. You have brought joy to all of us.

Venkat

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LEGENDS ARE FOREVER:
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Shahenshah-e-Ghazal Talat Mahmood with
Jagjit & Chitra Singh, Bhupinder, Talat Aziz
Pop singers Gary Lawyer, Alisha Chinai, Ila Arun, Mitali, Nandu Bhende.
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HEART THROBS OF MILLIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD, TALAT WAS DUBBED WITH THE FOLLOWING TITLES:

'KING OF GHAZALS'

'MAN WITH THE GOLDEN VOICE'

'A PERFECT GENTLEMAN'

'VELVET VOICE OF INDIA':

THESE ARE SOME OF THE MANY ACCOLADES SHOWERED ON THE MAN HISTORY KNOWS AS TALAT MAHMOOD...... AN ENORMOUSLY TALENTED SINGING STAR WHO BECAME A LEGEND IN HIS LIFETIME ! EVERY SONG THAT TALAT MAHMOOD SANG POSSESSED A HUSHED MAJESTY AND AN ABIDING GRACE WHICH ARE FOREVER EMBEDDED IN THE HEARTS OF HIS MILLIONS OF FANS ALL OVER THE WORLD. TALAT MAHMOOD WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGING STARS OF ALL TIMES !!!

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NOTE:
We are currently seeking permission from Khalid Mahmood, the Son of Talat in lifting some pictures and news about the Ghazals great. Hope to get info more soon.

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Talat Mahmood (February 24, 1924 – May 9, 1998) was a popular Indian playback singer and film actor. A recipient of Padma Bhushan he is famous for his ghazals, resulting in a title of "king of ghazals" bestowed upon him by fans and critics.

Talat saab as he is now referred to, has often been described as a singer with a silky voice. His voice never suited loud songs, songs that demanded a high-pitched range. Shouting or screaming didn't suit him and so he avoided those kinds of songs too. He only sang soft, romantic, lyrical, ghazals.Talat saab went for his vocal training in Bhatkhande music college lucknow

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Early days
Talat Mahmood was born in Lucknow, India, on February 24th 1924. he was one amongst six children and his father Manzoor Mahmood ran an electrical curio store. Talat showed his musical leanings from a very young age and would enjoy sitting through all-night music soiree's listening patiently to some of the biggest names in classical Indian music then.

Talat's father was a good singer as were his sisters. But coming from a conservative Muslim background, singing was not encouraged. Talat had to choose between a career in acting and singing and staying at home. He opted for the former, though the family accepted the fact only about a decade later when the industry gained respectability. His conservative parents had objected to him becoming a singer though they also were musical people. Things only began improving when people from respectable families started joining the industry. He didn't discourage his son from singing either.

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The stunning good looks that had women swooning .... whether in a concert hall or in a cinema hall !
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The 50's was the era of the Singing Star. America had Elvis Presley, England had Cliff Richard and India had Talat Mahmood ! Handsome, good looking men with fantastic voices and a distinguished style of singing that was all their own. The mere mention of their names on the silver screen was enough to pull in female crowds looking for gentle romantic fare, with clean cut story lines. Whether Elvis, Cliff or Talat, these singers were packaged and presented on the silver screen with the utmost of care. Nothing was left to chance. For them, it was nothing but the biggest producers, the biggest banners, the topmost heroines and of course, hand picked music composers to create those scintillating musical scores !
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APART FROM BEING THE KING OF GHAZALS: TALAT HAS STARRED IN 13 FILMS MAKING HIM ONE OF BOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST SINGING STARS :

"RAJLAXMI" 1945 KANANBALA
"TUM AUR MAIN" 1947 KANANDEVI
"SAMAPTI" 1949 BHARTI DEVI
"ARAAM" 1951 MADHUBALA , DEV ANAND
"DIL-E-NADAAN" 1953 SHYAMA, PEACE KANWAL
"DAAK BABU" 1954 NADIRA
"WARIS" 1954 SURAIYA, NADIRA
"RAFTAAR" 1955 NADIRA
"DIWALI KI RAAT" 1956 ROOPMALA, SHASHIKALA
"EK GAON KI KAHANI"1957 MALA SINHA
"LALA RUKH" 1958 SHYAMA
"MAALIK" 1958 SURAIYA
"SONE KI CHIDIYA" 1958 NUTAN
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TALAT WAS THE ONLY SINGER IN THE FILM INDUSTRY WHOSE URDU DICTION WAS FLAWLESS AND PERFECT. NO OTHER SINGER COULD MATCH HIM ON THIS COUNT ! SOME OF THE GIANTS OF THE POETIC WORLD (SHAYER'S / POETS ) WHO HAVE SPECIALLY PENNED SOUL STIRRING AND HEART WARMING LYRICS FOR TALAT:

Majrooh Sultanpuri, Hasrat Jaipuri, Sahir Ludhyanvi, Shakeel Badayuni, Rajinder Krishan, Zia Sarhadi, Asad Bhopali, Jan Nissar Akhtar, S.H. Bihari, Prem Dhawan, Qamar Jalalabadi, Indeewar, Shailendra, Kaifi Azmi, Bezad Lukhnavi, Naqsh Lyallpuri, Nakshab, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Khumar Barabankvi, Bharat Vyas, Gulshan Sufi, P.L. Santoshi, D.N. Madhok, Ahmad Wasi ...... and so many more

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ONE OF THE TWENTY FIVE GEMS THAT WE WILL BE PRESENTING: TASVEER BANATA HOON

VIDEO: TASAVEER BANATA HOON:
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SINGING CAREER:

Talat apprenticed classical music under Pandit S.C.R. Bhat at Morris Music College some time in the 30s. He started his career purely as a ghazal singer in 1939. Talat Mahmood began his singing career at the age of 16 in 1939 when he began singing the Ghazals of Daag, Mir, Jigar etc. on All India Radio, Lucknow. his voice had a quality distinct from all the other singers. HMV was quick to notice this and offered talat his first disc in 1941 "sab din ek samaan nahin tha, ban jaoonga kya se kya main, iska to kuch dhyan nahin tha". indeed how prophetic were these words. little did talat know that he was soon to rise to become the greatest names in Ghazals on the Indian Sub-continent!.

His reputation as a fine and promising ghazal singer was not limited to his hometown of Lucknow, but it reached the city that proved to shape his destiny - Calcutta. The then famous ghazal singers were Ustad Barkat Ali Khan, K.L. Saigal and M.A. Rauf. The classical songs he sang were " Sapnon Ki Suhaani Duniyaa Ko " for film Shiqast and " Laage Tose Naina " for Chaandi Ki Deewar.

In 1944 came the hit "Tasveer teri dil mera behela na sakegi". The song was an overnight sensation. It's popularity was so phenomenal and unrivalled that even today it remains one of the top selling non-film discs. This disc brought talat fame throughout India and soon he was beckoned by the Calcutta film industry. Talat made cameo appearances and starred in about 16 movies, for both the Calcutta Film Industry (hub of the 1940s) and Bollywood. The 3 movies in which he starred were regional hits in Calcutta.

But fate had even bigger things in store for talat and in 1949 talat came to the Hollywood of India - Bombay/Bollywood. His name and fame had already preceded him and people in the bombay film industry were already aware of this talented singer and soon he was offered the song. His big break came with the song "Ae dil mujhe aisi jagha le chal jahan koi na ho" composed by music-composer Anil Biswas for the soundtrack of the movie "Arzoo". The song was a smash-hit and ensured the box-office success of the movie.

In talat, the music directors had found the perfect voice for the Ghazals. His diction and intonation were word perfect. his expressive style and emotional nuances were unparalleled. the mellowness, sweetness and pathos in his voice set him apart from all the other singers. Soon he was unanimously hailed as "King of Ghazals". His romantic duets and solos numbered in hundreds and hit after hit followed and Talat grew into a legend.

Talat is survived by his son Khalid Mahmood, a reputed singer in his own right.

Courtesy: Wikipedia:
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The golden voice still haunts...

Although he was not prolific, Talat Mehmood remains the favourite of those who prefer soft, romantic melodies. Today, on his eighth death anniversary, V. GANGADHAR takes a trip down memory lane.

Playback singer Talat Mehmood (on the harmonium) ... noted for his romantic melodies.

EVEN THE most ardent Hindi film buffs may not remember films like "Baradari'' and "Thokar''. Or details about their music directors, Naushad and Sardar Malik. But songs from these films, "Tasveer Banata Hoon'' and "Ae Gham-e-did Kya Karoon'' are remembered and hummed to this day. Crooner Talat Mehmood, who died on this day five years ago and sang these numbers, had the unique quality of rendering such ever popular songs, which were part of unsuccessful films and composed by not-so-famous music directors. At the same time, the singer did not let down more famous music directors who, for reasons of their own, used him rather sparingly.

Every song Talat Mehmood sang for Naushad ("Babul''), Ravi ("Ek Saal'') and O. P. Nayyar ("Sone Ki Chidiya'') turned out to be super hits and are remembered to this day. "Talat Saab stood apart," observed Manohar Iyer, founder of `Keep Alive,' a Mumbai-based organisation which promotes Hindi film music in its golden period, from the 1940s to 1960s.

"There are numerous people who can sing like Mohamad Rafi, Mukesh or Kishore Kumar but hardly anyone who can recapture the softness and romantic melody of Talat Mehmood". No wonder, when melody ruled the roost in the Hindi film world, Talat Saab remained the number one singer for about seven years from 1950. He was totally identified with Dilip Kumar ("Babul'', "Daag'', "Tarana'', "Footpath'', "Sangdil'', "Shikast''), sang for Raj Kapoor ("Aashiana'', "Anhonee''), Dev Anand ("Taxi Driver''), V. Shantaram ("Parchain'', "Subah Ka Tara'') and other lesser-known heroes.

He was sought after by every music director including C. Ramchandra, Shanker-Jaikishan, Roshan, Ghulam Mohammad and Madan Mohan. This period also produced some of the most wonderful duets, pairing Talat mainly with Lata Mangeshkar and also with Asha Bhosle and Geeta Dutt. "Singing duets with Talat bhai was something special," observed Lata Mangeshkar. Around 700 songs including private recordings and ghazals in a career span of around 20 years may not be all that impressive. But quality is not judged by quantity.

Born and educated in Lucknow (Morris College), Talat Mehmood began recording for All India Radio, Lucknow, and then Calcutta. His first hit remains an evergreen hit, "Tasveer Banata Hun... Tasveer Nahin Banti''. New Theatres, Calcutta, which he joined in the early 1940s, did not provide him with much work. "Rajalakshmi'' was his first film. He recorded two songs for it. Migrating to Bombay in 1949, Talat found the response encouraging. Both Naushad and Anil Biswas claimed credit for `discovering' Talat in the 1950-releases, "Babul'' and "Arzoo'', though he sang for a 1949 film, "Rakhee'' with music score by Husanlal Bhagatram.

The next five to seven years found Talat zooming to the top with an enviable score of hits. Mohamad Rafi was establishing himself, Mukesh was just getting discovered by Raj Kapoor, and Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar were waiting in the wings.

Slim and good-looking, Talat Mehmood accepted offers to play the hero in Hindi films. Beginning with A. R. Kardar's "Dil-e-Nadan'', the singing hero acted in about 10 films which despite many hit songs, did not create an impression on the people. When I interviewed him for the first time after a concert in Ahmedabad, the singer wondered if the hero image affected his singing career. "An impression was created," he recalled, "that as a hero, I would only sing my own songs. Offers from music directors began to dry up."

From the 1960s, the direction of Hindi film music began to change. So did the attitude of successful heroes. Dilip Kumar was no longer the tragic, love-lorn hero whose personality suited the soft melodies of a Talat Mehmood. He switched over to loud roles and Naushad who composed music to most of the films, opted for Mohamad Rafi. Naushad also recorded several Talat songs for his own film, "Palki'' but had to re-record the numbers using Rafi at the insistence of the film's hero, Rajendra Kumar who had a string of silver and golden jubilees.

Finally, it was the number of hits and jubilees and identification with successful camps, which mattered, not the success of a music score.

Mukesh with much less talent, became a permanent fixture at the RK camp and was also the chosen one of successful music director, Kalyandji-Anandji. For some reason, Talat Saab could not discover and stick to such a successful camp. On the contrary, S. D. Burman who was upset at the box office failure of the critically-acclaimed Bimal Roy's "Devdas'' which had a memorable music score, wanted to replace Talat with Rafi for the next Bimalda production, "Sujata'' to render the famous number "Jalte Hain Jis Keliye''. Fortunately, Bimalda put his foot down and the Talat number became a hit.

There was no truth in the charge that he could not sing faster, jazzy numbers. Remember the foot-tapping "Andhe Jahan Se, Andhe Raatein'' from "Patita'', "Tim Tim Tim'' from "Mausi'' or "Aha Rim Jhim Taaren'' ("Usne Kaha Tha''). Perhaps, the singer could not `cultivate' people who mattered in the industry. Despite fewer films, Talat saab remained the favourite of those who preferred soft, romantic tunes. His records and later cassettes sold well, and his concerts both in India and abroad were packed.

The Afghan royal family was among his admirers. ``King Zahir Shah attended my concerts with members of his family, including women," recollected Talat Saab. "It was for the first time the royal family women patronised a concert."

Ups and downs in life did not matter to Talat Saab. In our meetings, both in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, he came out as someone who was happy with life and had warm words of praise for his fellow singers. ``There was no rat race among us," he declared. "We were all different types of singers and there was enough scope for all of us".

Our last meeting was rather painful. Victim of a stroke, the great singer could not speak. But there was no mistaking the sincerity and warmth in his eyes.
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Talat Mahmood, Suraiya and Nadira

Memorable songs

Even though Talat sang hundreds of hits, some of his most memorable songs from Hindi cinema are;

* Humse aaya na gaya - Dekh Kabira Roya (1957)
* Jayen to jayen kahan - Taxi Driver (1954)
* Tasveer banata hoon - Baradari (1955)
* Dil-E-Nadaan tujhe hua kya hai - Mirza Ghalib (1954)
* Sham-E-Gham ki qassam - Foothpath (1953)
* Jalte hain jiske liye - Sujata (1959)
* Meri yaad me tum na - Madhosh (1951)
* Phir wohi sham wohi gam - Jahan Aara (1964)
* Aye mere dil kahi aur chal - Daag (1952)

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TALAT MAHMOOD IN THE FILM DIL-E-NADAAN:

Interesting facts

For Talat's film 'DIL E NADAAN', famous producer A.R. Kardar launched an 'All India Beauty Contest' to hunt for a new heroine to act opposite this immensely popular and much sought after Singing Star. The winner was beautiful Peace Kanwal.
In 1956, Talat became the first ever Indian playback singer to go abroad for commercial concerts.
On Talat's US Concert Tour, Talat's popularity prompted famous New York television host Joe Franklin to invite Talat on his hugely popular programme "The Joe Franklin Show" watched by over 25 million Americans. He introduced Talat to American audiences as "The Frank Sinatra Of India !"
1954, the year Binaca Geet Mala switched to a countdown system; the topper was Talat Mahmood's " Jayen to jayen kahan ".
Producer-Director-Studio Owner Mehboob Khan of 'Mother India' fame, would always put his finger on Talat's throat and tell him "Khuda ka noor tumhare gale mein hai!"
Talat's first recording: "Sab din ek samaan nahin hote" - for HMV in 1941.
Talat's first film recording: "Jago musafir jago" for film RAJLAXMI in 1945.
Talat's last recording: Ghazal album titled "GHAZAL KE SAAZ UTHAO" for HMV in 1986.
Has sung in 17 Indian languages to include - Urdu/ Hindi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Telugu, Gujrati, Marathi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Sindhi, Awadhi, Marwari, Assamese.
In 1979, Talat performed at the world renowned Royal Albert Hall. Talat was the second Indian playback singer after Lata Mangeshkar to be invited to perform at this historical venue

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Originally posted by asj:
GHAZALS BY THE SINGING DIVA: ASHA BHOSLE:

In our final selection of Ashaji's Ghazals, we will present that evergreen poem by Gulzar: Taken from the Album "Yun Saja Chand"

25) SHAAM SE AANKH MEIN NAMI SI HAI:

(25) SHAAM SE AANKH ME NAMII SI HAI

Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night
Aaj phir aap ki kami si hai
Once again today, I miss you


Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night


Dafan kar do humay to sans aye
bury me so that I ca breathe again
Der say saans kuch thhamii si hai
recently, my breath has been somewhat halting


Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night


kaun patthraa gaya hai aankhon me
whose image has frozen in my view
barf palkon me kyun jamii si hai
why is ice forming on my eyelids?


Shaam se aankh mein namii si hai
My eyes have been teary since last night


It has been a long haul to finish the Asha Bhosle collection in our Ghazal series. It was a pleasure. Thank you very much for your help, ASJ.

The versatile singing Diva has done some very good renditions in this genre. Witness her recent Carnegie Hall performance, the lady is still going strong at 75. Hats off, Ashaji. We are beholden to you for years of dazzling entertainment. You have brought joy to all of us.

Venkat

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Venkat and asj bhaiya, just to let u both know that i play all the tunes posted on this forum (may not play the whole song) and i am grateful for the translations...this enable all GY to understand the reason the tunes stir our very soul even without understanding the meaning....

I love almost all tunes by the great Talat Mahmood (i have a pref. for male voice)

THANKS to you both...God Bless.

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Originally posted by chameli:
Venkat and asj bhaiya, just to let u both know that i play all the tunes posted on this forum (may not play the whole song) and i am grateful for the translations...this enable all GY to understand the reason the tunes stir our very soul even without understanding the meaning....

I love almost all tunes by the great Talat Mahmood (i have a pref. for male voice)

THANKS to you both...God Bless.

Cham dids, thanks for being a regular fan of Ghazals, I am sure that you will enjoy Talat Mahmood as soon as we start inputting the ghazals.
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His big break came with the song "Ae dil mujhe aisi jagha le chal jahan koi na ho"
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asj i enjoyed the ghazals in the past....love NFAK...RFAK...etc...keep up the good work...i do not often express it here but i do listen..i am more a fan of old sounds...than the new stuff they call desi tunes...

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Originally posted by RQ:
[]..i am more a fan of old sounds...than the new stuff they call desi tunes...

same here...
not too many desi tunes i can say stir my emotions.

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Originally posted by chameli:

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Originally posted by RQ:
[]..i am more a fan of old sounds...than the new stuff they call desi tunes...

same here...
not too many desi tunes i can say stir my emotions.

moe like block deh motions n emotions...

Asj and other members, superb job. I have read up to page 8 and just getting caught up here.

It's amazing how much I missed out on. Anyway I am back and will be making my contributions soon.

Cheers!!!!

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
Asj and other members, superb job. I have read up to page 8 and just getting caught up here.

It's amazing how much I missed out on. Anyway I am back and will be making my contributions soon.

Cheers!!!!

Welcome back Mits, and your contributions will be more than appreciated, it was a loss to us when you had decided to call it quits, as we had missed you considerably.

We look forward towards your more contributions to this section. I am sure that you will be happy to join with our other colleagues and myself to make this even more successful.


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Originally posted by RQ:
asj i enjoyed the ghazals in the past....love NFAK...RFAK...etc...keep up the good work...i do not often express it here but i do listen..i am more a fan of old sounds...than the new stuff they call desi tunes...

RQ Bahenji, it is an honor to have you amongst our company, I am sure that Talat's Voice will hold your attention as soon as we start to input the ghazals.
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VERY RARE: THE KINGS AND QUEEN GATHERS:
TALAT, MUKESH, LATA AND RAFI:
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asj this is a nice old gold pics with these four greats...the two guys look like they have birds decor for pocket hankies or awards....

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Talat Mahmood and his band of trusty musicians get ready to storm the West Indies !

IN TRINIDAD:

In 1968, Talat landed to a hero's welcome in Trinidad for the West Indies Concert Tour. Thousands of fans thronged the airport. Wearing Talat Fan Club badges, waving Talat Flags and Talat Photo's, they lined the roads leading from the airport to the city. An open limousine drove Talat through a sea of his fans. The local papers headlined the concerts at Naparima Bowl, where not even boxing matches had witnessed such a frenzy for the purchase of concert tickets. The extremely popular group ' West Indies Steel Band' composed a Calypso style song " Talat Mahmood we are proud and glad, to have a personality like you here in Trinidad " to welcome Talat to Trinidad. This song was played over and over on the radio, at the airport and in all music shops in West Indies to welcome Talat to their country ! Talat's concerts at Skinner Park and Jean Pierre Complex are still talked of even today !

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The great Madan Mohan conducts and the velvet voiced Talat Mahmood sings in a charity fund raiser

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Towards the late 60's the filmi ghazals and good romantic songs gave way to the electronic rhythms of the disco generation. Disliking the new trend towards loud meaningless music, Talat decided to cut down his film singing assignments but continued his non-film ghazal recordings.


As a singer, Talat has already secured a place in history. Over the years, the King of Ghazals has created a catalogue of songs for generations to come. His fan following straddles the globe. He strides like a colossus in the field of ghazals - a KING whose name is surpassed by none !!!

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

AZAM BAIG: IMITATING THE MASTER: TALAT MAHMOOD'S "TASAVEER BANATA HOON TASAVEER NAHI BANTI": MP 3:

WONDERFUL JOB BY AZAM:
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

JAGJIT SINGH IMITATION OF THE MASTER: TASAVEER BANATA HOON MP 3:

LOVE THIS VERSION:

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

VIDEO: THE MASTER: TALAT MAHMOOD WITH TASVEER BANATA HOON

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


This is an actual scan of Talat Mahmood's first ever recording "Sab din ek samaan nahin tha" for HMV in 1941. What you see here is the original 1941 pressing of the 78 rpm record preserved, by Talat Mahmood in his personal music library
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HMV presents the first copy of Talat Mahmood's ghazal album 'Bazm e Talat' to the Ghazal King
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Here is on of my favs:

Zindagi Denewale Sun

quote:

Originally posted by Mitwah:

Milte Hi Aankhen

Hey Mits, one of my favorite too: very beautifully done by Talat and Shamshad Begum:

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quote:

Originally posted by Mitwah:
Here is on of my favs:

Zindagi Denewale Sun

Title: zi.ndagii dene vaale sun
Movie: Dil-e-Naadaan (1953)
Singer: Talat
Music: Ghulam Mohammad
Lyrics: Shakeel

zi.ndagii dene vaale sun
terii duniyaa se dil bhar gayaa
mai.n yahaa.N jiite jii mar gayaa

raat kaTatii nahii.n din guzarataa nahii.n
zaKm aisaa diyaa hai ke bharataa nahii.n
aa.Nkh viiraan hai, dil pareshaan hai, Gam kaa saamaan hai
jaise jaaduu koI kar gayaa
zi.ndagii dene vaale sun ...

beKataa tuune mujh se khushii chhiin lii
zi.ndaa rakhaa magar zi.ndagii chhiin lii
kar diyaa dil kaa khuu.N, chup kahaa.N tak rahuu.N, saaf kyuu.N naa kahuu.N
tuu khushii se merii jal gayaa
zi.ndagii dene vaale sun ...

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Originally posted by Mitwah:
Tim Tim Tim

Tiltle: Tim Tim Tim taaro.n ke diip jale
Movie: Mausi (1958)

Singers: Talat, Lataa
Music: Vasant Desai
Lyrics: Bharat Vyas

Talat:
Tim Tim Tim taaro.n ke diip jale,
niile aakaash tale ham dono.n kii priit pale
Tim Tim Tim

Lataa:
Tim Tim Tim taaro.n ke diip jale,
niile aakaash tale ham dono.n kii priit pale
Tim Tim Tim

aa .a aa .a

Talat:
jhilamilaatii hai.n shabanam kii parachhaa_iyaa.N
duur pariyaa.N bajaatii hai.n shahanaa_iyaa.N
lataa:
chaa.Nd kirano.n kii jaalii pahan jhuumataa
chaa.Ndanii le rahii dekho a.Nga.Daa_iyaa.N
Tim Tim Tim ..

Lataa:
aaj kaliyo.n ke man me.n nayaa giit hai
aaj laharo.n me.n jaaduu kaa sa.ngiit hai
Talat:
guu.Njatii har dishaa me.n nayii raaginii
aaj man hai magan jhuumatii priit hai
Tim Tim Tim ....

Lataa:
Tim Tim Tim ...

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Originally posted by asj:

quote:

Originally posted by Mitwah:

Milte Hi Aankhen

Hey Mits, one of my favorite too: very beautifully done by Talat and Shamshad Begum:

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This was so popular at weddings in the old days.....

Title: milate hii aa.nkhe.n dil huaa diivaanaa kisiikaa
Movie: Babul (1950)
Singers: Talat, Shamshad
Music: Naushad
Lyrics: Hakeel

ta: milate hii aa.Nkhe.n dil huaa diivaanaa kisiikaa
sh: milate hii aa.Nkhe.n dil huaa diivaanaa kisiikaa
ta: afasaanaa meraa ban gayaa, afasaanaa kisiikaa
sh: afasaanaa meraa ban gayaa, afasaanaa kisiikaa

ta: puuchho naa mohabbat kaa asara, haay na puuchho
haay naa puuchho
sh: puuchho naa mohabbat kaa asara, haay na puuchho
haay naa puuchho
ta: dam bhara me.n koI ho gayaa, paravaanaa kisiikaa
sh: dam bhara me.n koI ho gayaa, paravaanaa kisiikaa
dono: afasaanaa meraa ban gayaa, afasaanaa kisiikaa
milate hii aa.Nkhe.n dil huaa diivaanaa kisiikaa

ta: ha.nsate hii naa aa jaaye.n kahii.n, aa.Nkho.n me.n aa.Nsuu
aa.Nkho.n me.n aa.Nsuu
sh: ha.nste hii naa aa jaaye.n kahii.n, aa.Nkho.n me.n aa.Nsuu
aa.Nkho.n me.n aa.Nsuu
ta: bharate hii chhalaka jaaye naa, paimaanaa kisiikaa
sh: bharate hii chhalaka jaaye naa, paimaanaa kisiikaa
dono: afasaanaa meraa ban gayaa, afasaanaa kisiikA

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


NOSTALGIC: TALAT MAHMOOD:
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Close buddies through life !
Talat with music director Madan Mohan

Talat first met music director Madan Mohan when Madan came to live in Lucknow for a while. Their love for ghazals made them good friends. In a friendly gesture, Madan promised Talat that once he went back to Bombay and signed on films as a music director he would definitely use Talat's voice. Madan was true to his promise and Talat and Madan teamed up for many hits in many films including Jahan Ara, Madhosh, Ashiana, Haqeeqat and others. They enjoyed a close bond of friendship throughout their lives.

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TIMES OF INDIA REMEMBERS TALAT MAHMOOD SOME TEN YEARS AGO ON THE ANNIVERSAY OF HIS DEMISE:

Remembering Talat Mahmood
9 May 2008, 0331 hrs IST,Avijit Ghosh,TNN



Talat Mahmood (TOI Photo)
NEW DELHI: In his quivering voice you could hear the rustle of silk and the muffled sound of a broken heart. Few singers could put the listener in a blue mood like Talat Mahmood, who passed away on May 9 exactly 10 years ago.

And thanks to a website created by his son Khalid that gets about 1,50,000 hits every week from Indians and Pakistanis all over the world - "and a few Israelis", Khalid adds - his memory is fresh as ever.

"Talat saab came from Lucknow and his Urdu pronunciation was perfect. He could exactly reproduce a song the way a composer had conjured up in his mind. He was an original singer whose distinctive voice was near impossible to duplicate," recalls masterclass music director Khayyam.

One of the veteran music composer's memorable compositions - Shaam-e-gham ki kasam (film: Footpath) - was sung by Talat, also known as king of ghazals. Khayyam recalls that in that memorable song he had experimented with the orchestration by not using any rhythm instrument like tabla.

"We used a piano, guitar and solo vox, a basic version of the synthesizer used in those days. Recording the number took plenty of time. But Talat saab ke mathe pe shikan nahi aayee," he says.

Senior lyricist Naqsh Lyallpuri remembers a recording with the singer. The song was Zindagi kis mod pe laayi mujhe, from the film "Diwali ki Raat". Snehal Bhatkar was the music director. Says Lyallpuri, "We had only two musicians at the rehearsal. They were playing the tabla and the sitar. But the producer liked his singing so much that he said, there is no need for any other instrument. We recorded the song with just those two instruments."

Lyallpuri remembers Talat as an extremely soft spoken man. Which Khayyam affirms. "He was a perfect
gentleman. With him there was no loose talk. He was always well-dressed: his shoes shining and his trousers perfectly creased."

To honour his father's memory, Khalid Mahmood set up a website, talatmahmood.net, just a few months after the singer's death in 1998 at the age of 74. Apart from the huge number hits every day, he also gets about 200-300 emails every week.

"The choice for me was between doing a book and setting up a website. I settled for the latter because it is more accessible," says Khalid.

Talat recorded his first track way back in 1941 and sang around 750 songs in 12 languages. He also acted in over a dozen movies such as "Dil-e-Nadaan", "Lala Rukh" and "Ek Gaon Ki Kahani".

Few know that the singer-actor aroused mass hysteria when he arrived in Trinidad in West Indies on a concert tour in 1968. Fans thronged the roads from the airport to the city. The local group, West Indies Steel Band, composed a Calypso track in his honour. They sang, "Talat Mahmood we are proud and glad, to have a personality like you here in Trinidad."

Talat is long gone. But as long as the human heart knows how to fall in love and emerge with ache, his velvet
voice will live on.

(avijit.ghosh@timesgroup.com)

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Here is the first of the selection of beautiful Ghazals from the maestro with the honey-soft voice.

(1) TASVEER BANATA HOON
Movie: BARADARI
Artist: Talat Mahmood



PRETTY AS A PICTURE – MADHURI DIXIT


TASVEER BANATA HOON



tasveer banata hoon, tasveer nahiin banatii
I am drawing your picture, but it does not work
ek khwaab saa dekhaa hai, taabiir nahiin banatii
The dream I saw, it refuses to become reality


bedard mohabbat kaa itanaa saa hain afasaanaa
The story of this cruel love is not long
nazaron se milii nazare, main ho gaya diiwaanaa
Your eyes met mine, and I went crazy
ab dil ke bahalane kii, tadbiir nahiin banatii
Now there appears to be no way to appease my heart


dam bhar ke liye merii duniyaan mein chale aao
Come into my world for just a moment
tarasii huyii aakhon ko phir shakl dikhaa jaao
Show your face once more to my longing eyes
mujh se to merii bigadii takadiir nahiin banatii
I cannot fix my broken fortune on my own


Trans: Venkat

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

Talat is long gone. But as long as the human heart knows how to fall in love and emerge with ache, his velvet voice will remains forever:
avijit.ghosh@timesgroup.com
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Venkat:
Here is the first of the selection of beautiful Ghazals from the maestro with the honey-soft voice.

Movie : BARADARI
Artist: Talat Mahmood

2) TASVEER BANATA HOON

Thanks V, this will be our number two as you have already input the number 1: of which is coming up next:

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


IN 1941 CAME THE SMASH HIT '' TASVEER TERI DIL MERA BEHLA NA SAKEGI ''. I'TS POPULARITY WAS SO PHENOMENAL AND UNRIVALLED THAT EVEN TODAY IT REMAINS ONE OF THE TOP SELLING NON-FILM DISCS. THIS DISC BROUGHT TALAT FAME THROUGHOUT INDIA

Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyric : Faiaz Hashmi
Music : Kamal Dasgupta

1) TASVEER TERI DIL MERA BEHLA NA SAKEGI: MP3:


1) TASVEER TERI DIL MERA BEHLA NA SAKEGI:

Tasviir terii dil meraa bahalaa na sakegii
Your photo cannot please my heart
Ye terii tarah mujh se to sharmaa na sakegii
This can never become shy in front of me like you

Main baat karuungaa to ye khaamosh rahegii
If I speak to it, it would remain silent
Siine se lagaa luu.Ngaa to ye kuchh na kahegii
It will say nothing when I clasp it to my breast
Aaraam vo kyaa degii jo taDapaa na sakegii
How can it give me solace when it cannot make me suffer

Ye aankhein hain Taharii huiin, chanchal vo nigaahein
These eyes are still, and those looks are playful
Ye haath hain sahame huye aur mast vo baahein
These hands are hesitant, and those arms are intoxicating
Parachhaa_ii to insaan ke kaam aa na sakegii
A mere image can be of no use to a real person

In honthon ko fayyaaz main kuchh de na sakuungaa
I will not be able to give anything of value to these lips
Is zulf ko main haath mein bhii le na sakuungaa
I will not be able to take these tresses in my hands
Ulajhii hu_ii raatoon ko ye sulajhaa na sakegii
It cannot calm my troubled nights

TRANS: VENKAT:
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Hey Ven,

Thanks for your insight into this one, what a beautiful ghazal for our opening salvo:

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

POET: MIRZA GHALIB

DIL E NADAAN TUJHAY HUWA KYA HAI

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Aakhir is dard ki dawa kya hai
After all, what is the remedy for this pain?

TALAT MAHMOOD THE GOLDEN VOICE:


Baradari (1955) (Talat Mahmood)

Movie : Baradari 1955
Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyric : Khumar Barabankvi
Music : Naushad

2) TASVEER BANATA HOON MP: 3:


2) TASVEER BANATA HOON

Tasveer banata hoon, tasveer nahiin banatii
I am drawing your picture, but it does not work
Ek khwaab saa dekhaa hai, taabiir nahiin banatii
The dream I saw, it refuses to become reality

Bedard mohabbat kaa itanaa saa hain afasaanaa
The story of this cruel love is not long
Nazaron se milii nazare, main ho gaya diiwaanaa
Your eyes met mine, and I went crazy
Ab dil ke bahalane kii, tadbiir nahiin banatii
Now there appears to be no way to appease my heart

Dam bhar ke liye merii duniyaan mein chale aao
Come into my world for just a moment
Tarasii huyii aakhon ko phir shakl dikhaa jaao
Show your face once more to my longing eyes
Mujh se to merii bigadii takadiir nahiin banatii
I cannot fix my broken fortune on my own

Trans: Venkat

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:



Tarana : (1951)
Singers:Talat & Lata
Lyric : Prem Dhawan
Music : Anil Biswas

3) SEENE MEIN SULAGTE HAIN ARMAAN: MP 3:


3) SEENE MEIN SULAGTE HAIN ARMAAN

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan aankho mein udaasi chhaayi hai
Desires kindle in the heart sorrow is entrenched in my eyes
Ye aaj teri duniya se hamein Taqdeer kaha le aayi hai
Today from your world where has fate brought me

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan
Desires kindle in the heart

Kuchh aankh mein aansoo baaki hain (Jo mere gham ke saathi hain) 2
Some tears in the eyes are still left the friends of my grief
(Ab dil hain na dil ke armaan hain)2 Bas main hu meri tanhaai hai
There is the heart but no desire of the heart just me and my lonliness

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan
Desires kindle in the heart

Na tujhse gila koyi hamko na koyi shikaayat duniya se
I don't have to blame you no complaints to the world
(Do chaar kadam jab manzil thi)2 Qismat ne thhokar khaayi hai
When the destination was four steps away fate has pushed me

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan
Desires kindle in the heart

Ek aisi aag lagi man mein jeene bhi na de marne bhi na de
Some type of fire was lit in my heart it won't let me live, it won't let me die
(Chup hu to kaleja jalta hai)2 Bolu to teri ruswaayi hai
If I am silent, my chest burns if I talk, then it will be your disgrace

Seene mein sulagte hain armaan
Desires kindle in the heart

Trans:Madhuri Dixit

N.B. Ab dil hain na dil ke armaan hain
now there is no heart, and no hopes, just me and my loneliness

(Do chaar kadam jab manzil thi)2 Qismat ne thhokar khaayi hai
with the end just a few steps away, my fate has suffered a blow

Madhuri, is thankful for your observation V.
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Movie : Mirza Ghalib
Singers: Talat and Suraiya
Music : Ghulam Mohammad
Lyrics : Mirza Ghalib

4) DIL-E-NADAAN TUJHAY HUWA KYA HAI: MP 3:


4) DIL-E-NADAAN TUJHAY HUWA KYA HAI:

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Aakhir is dard ki dawa kya hai
After all, what is the remedy for this pain?

(Hum hain mushtaaq aur woh beyzaar,)2
We are impatient, and he is disgusted
Ya-Ilaahi yeh maajra kya hai
Oh ! God, what is the matter out here

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?

(Main bhi muh mein zabaan rakhtaa hoon)2
I too have a tongue in my mouth
Kaash pooche ke mudda'aa kya hai
If only I was asked about my view

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?

(Ham ko unse wafaa ki hai ummeed)
I have hopes of faithfulness from her,
Jo nahi jaante wafa kya hai
Who knows not what faithfulness is

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?

(jan tum par nisar karta hun)2
I would give my life for you
main nahi janta dua kya hai
But I don't know how to verbally offer prayer for you

Dile naadan tujhe hua kya hai
Oh my naive heart, what has befallen you?
Aakhir is dard ki dawa kya hai
After all, what is the remedy for this pain?

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jab k tujh bin nahi koi maujud
When there is no one besides you here(in this world)
phir ye hangama, ai Khuda kya hai
Then Oh God! Whati is all this commotion?

ye pari chehra log kaise hain
What are these beautiful angelic faced people like?
gamaza-o-ishwa-o-ada kya hai
What are all the airs and graces about?

shikan-e-zulf-e-ambari kyon hai
Why is this scented coiled curl created?(Hair?)
nigah-e-chashm-e-surma sa kya hai
What is the meaning of the glance of the eyes lined with kohl?

sabza-o-gul kahan se aye hain
Where from have this beautiful flora and greenery originated?
abr kya chiz hai hawa kya hai
What is this cloud and the wind?

Haan, bhala kar, tera bhala hoga
Yes, do good, and good will come to you
Aur darvesh ki sada kya hai
What but this does the mendicant say?

Maine mana ke kuch nahin "Ghalib"
I admit that it is nothing, "Ghalib"
Muft haath aaye to bura kya hai
What is bad if it comes to hand gratis?

Trans Ranjana

Mirza Ghalib, in his ghazal "Dil e nadaan" has spoken of love, justice, human values, mysticism etc., each in a different couplet. Couplets in a ghazal are like gems of a beautiful necklace the luster of which is timeless.

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what a way to start this day...it is almost like hearing my dad singing to me

thanks to all...

tasveer benata hoon

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

A Preview of our next Talat Selection

Movie : Sujata (1959)
Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyric : Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music : S. D Burman

5) JALTE HAIN JISKE LIYE: MP 3:

5) JALTE HAIN JISKE LIYE:

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hi asj..thks much for these lovely tunes and to venkat a thks for trans...it's amazing such words our poets/lyricist wrote with the trans it makes us understand the entire sequences...these are indeed classics to cherish..my father sang these tunes swinging away in the hammock...my uncle a tailor sang while sewing...such nostagic memories...thks...nice to visit memory albums and recall childhood days...

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Originally posted by RQ:
hi asj..thks much for these lovely tunes and to venkat a thks for trans...it's amazing such words our poets/lyricist wrote with the trans it makes us understand the entire sequences...these are indeed classics to cherish..my father sang these tunes swinging away in the hammock...my uncle a tailor sang while sewing...such nostagic memories...thks...nice to visit memory albums and recall childhood days...

I was drawn to Urdu at a young age for much the same reasons. I did not have a lot of nostalgia at 14, but I found in it a power of expression that English lacked. The infinite ways in which Urdu poets create metaphors reflect the rich cultural experience of not only Islam but of many aspects of life in India. I think this is why many ghazals and songs live on forever in our minds. Unlike English pop music, the Hindi songs of 50 years ago still sound fresh and ageless. It is because of the richness of meaning and original turns of phrase that are the specialties of Urdu poets. It gives me great pleasure to explore the meanings and share what I find with my friends at GNI. I am not very good, and I am sure I am only skimming the surface of the meanings, but I am happy to what I can.

I am glad to hear that you enjoy it.

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Originally posted by asj:
TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

(5) JALTE HAIN JIS KE LIYE
Movie : Sujata (1959)
Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyric : Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music : S. D Burman




NUTAN – THESE EYES ARE SHINING, INDEED

(5) JALTE HAIN JISKE LIYE: MP 3:

Jalte hain jis ke liye teri aakhon ke diye,
for which the lamps of your eyes are shining
dhoond laya hoon wahi geet main tere liye,
I have found that song, just for you
Jalte hain jis ke liye
for which they shine


dil main rakh lena ise haathon se ye chhute na kahin,
keep it in your heart, let it never slip from your hands
geet nazuk hai mera sheeshe se bhi toote na kahin, (2)
my song is more delicate than glass, let it not break
gungunaunga yehi geet main tere liye,
I shall keep crooning this song for you
Jalte hain jis ke liye
for which they shine


jab talak na yeh tere ras ke bhare honton se mile,
Until it meets with your succulent lips
yun hi awara phirega yeh teri zulfon ke tale, (2)
it will wander about under your lovely tresses
gaye jaunga yehi geet main tere liye,
and I shall keep singing this song, just for you
Jalte hain jis ke liye
for which they shine


Trans: Venkat

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

His diction and intonation were word perfect. his expressive style and emotional nuances were unparalleled, the mellowness, sweetness and pathos in his voice set him apart from all the other singers. Music directors relish that natural vibration in Talat Saab voice. But those who really understood that intensity, utilized it so beautifully - to bring out romance/anguish of the ghazals.

Madan Mohan was one such brilliant composers. Salil Chaudhary is probably another.

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


Mohd. Rafi, the film industry's most versatile singer and Talat Mahmood, the undisputed monarch who ruled the world of ghazals !

One of the songs that Talat Saab did was "Chal Udja Re Panchi" recorded for the the film Bhabi
For some reasons or the other the same song was done by Mohd Rafi and Rafi got the nod and his version was selected for Bhabi.
Talat Saab's version was just as well as good as Rafi's.

This song per se is not a Ghazal, but we will present this because of its Popularity:

CHAL UDJA RE PANCHI: MP 3:

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi Ke Ab Yeh Desh Hua Begaana
Go, fly away bird, now that this world has become a stranger

Khatam Hue Din Us Daali Ke Jis Par Tera Basera Tha
Gone are the days of that branch on which you were perched
Aaj Yahan Aur Kal Wahan Yeh Jogi Wala Phera Tha
Today here and somewhere else tomorrow,roaming like a wanderer
Ye tere jaagir nahin thi char ghari ka dhera tha
This was not your place, just a stop for a short while
Sadaa Raha Hai Is Duniya Mein Kiska Aab-O-Dana
Who, in this world, has lived forever
Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi ...
fly away bird...

Toone Tinka Tinka Chunkar Nagri Ek Basaai
You have collected bit by bit straws and made your nest
Baarish Mein Terii Bheegi Aankhen Dhoop Men Garmi Khai
In rain your eyes have got wet and suffered the heat of sun
Gham Na Kar Jo Terii Mehnat Koi Kaam Na Aayi
do not grief if your laborious task is not fruitful
Achha Hai Kuchh Le Jaane Se Dekar Hi Kuchh Jaana
It is better to give than to take something away
Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi ...
Go bird, fly away...

Bhool Ja Ab Voh Mast Hava, Voh Udna Daali Daali
Forget now those intoxicating breezes, those flutters from branch to branch
Jag Ki Aankh Ka Kaanta Ban Gayi Chaal Teri Matwali
Your strut has become a thorn in the eyes of the world
Kaun Bhala Us Baag Ko Poochhe, Ho Na Jiska Maali
Who will ask for that garden that has no gardener
Teri Kismat Mein Likha Hai Jeete Ji Mar Jaana
Your fate has been written to live a lifeless life

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi Ke Ab Yeh Desh Hua Begaana
Go, fly away bird, now that this world has become a stranger

Rote Hain Woh Pankh Pakheru Saath Tere Jo Khele
In tears are those birds who once played with you
Jinke Saath Lagaye Toone Armaanon Ke Mele
with whom you shared so many dreams
Bheegi Ankhiyon Se Hi Unki Aaj Duaen Le Le
with whom you shared so many dreams
Kisko Pata Ab Is Nagri Mein Kab Ho Tera Aana
Who knows now when you will return to this city
Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi ...
Go bird, fly away....

Trans: Originally done by Saeed@GNI Forums, improved upon by Venkat:

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

TALAT MAHMOOD - Andhe jahan ke andhe raaste PATITA

HOW CAN WE FEATURE TALAT, AND LEAVE OUT THIS GEM:?


andhe jahaan ke andhe raasate, jaaye to jaaye kahaa
duniyaa to duniyaa, too bhee paraayaa, hum yahaa naa wahaa

jeene kee chaahat nahee, mar ke bhee raat nahee
is paar aansoo, us paar aahe, dil meraa bejoobaan
andhe jahaan ke andhe raasate, jaaye to jaaye kahaa

hum ko naa koee bulaaye, naa koee palake bichhaye
aye gam ke maaro manjil wahee hai, dam ye toote jahaa
andhe jahaan ke andhe raasate, jaaye to jaaye kahaa

aagaaj ke din teraa, anjaam tay ho chookaa
jalate rahe hai, jalate rahenge, ye jameen aasamaan
andhe jahaan ke andhe raasate, jaaye to jaaye kahaa
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quote:

Originally posted by asj:
TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


Mohd. Rafi, the film industry's most versatile singer and Talat Mahmood, the undisputed monarch who ruled the world of ghazals !

One of the songs that Talat Saab did was "Chal Udja Re Panchi" recorded for the the film Bhabi
For some reasons or the other the same song was done by Mohd Rafi and Rafi got the nod and his version was selected for Bhabi.
Talat Saab's version was just as well as good as Rafi's.

This song per se is not a Ghazal, but we will present this because of its Popularity:

CHAL UDJA RE PANCHI: MP 3:

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi Ke Ab Yeh Desh Hua Begaana
Go, fly away bird, now that this world has become a stranger
The bird here refers to the soul.

Khatam Hue Din Us Daali Ke Jis Par Tera Basera Tha
Gone are the days of that branch on which you were perched
Aaj Yahan Aur Kal Wahan Yeh Jogi Wala Phera Tha
Today here and somewhere else tomorrow,roaming like a wanderer
Ye tere jaagir nahin thi char ghari ka dhera tha
This was not your place, just a stop for a short while
Sadaa Raha Hai Is Duniya Mein Kiska Aab-O-Dana
Who, in this world, has lived forever
Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi ...
fly away bird...

Just as the bird move form tree to tree freely, so does man in the world. We are reminded that we are destined to live here only for a few days.

Toone Tinka Tinka Chunkar Nagri Ek Basaai
You have collected bit by bit straws and made your nest
Baarish Mein Terii Bheegi Aankhen Dhoop Men Garmi Khai
In rain your eyes have got wet and suffered the heat of sun
Gham Na Kar Jo Terii Mehnat Koi Kaam Na Aayi
do not grief if your laborious task is not fruitful
Achha Hai Kuchh Le Jaane Se Dekar Hi Kuchh Jaana
It is better to give than to take something away
Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi ...
Go bird, fly away...

Just as the bird builds its nest so too man built his home. Likewise he struggled for his family but in the end he has to leave family and wealth.. but in leaving everthing behind, he now goes forward to that which is alloted for him.

Bhool Ja Ab Voh Mast Hava, Voh Udna Daali Daali
Forget now those intoxicating breezes, those flutters from branch to branch
Jag Ki Aankh Ka Kaanta Ban Gayi Chaal Teri Matwali
Your strut has become a thorn in the eyes of the world
Kaun Bhala Us Baag Ko Poochhe, Ho Na Jiska Maali
Who will ask for that garden that has no gardener
Teri Kismat Mein Likha Hai Jeete Ji Mar Jaana
Your fate has been written to live a lifeless life

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi Ke Ab Yeh Desh Hua Begaana
Go, fly away bird, now that this world has become a stranger

Rote Hain Woh Pankh Pakheru Saath Tere Jo Khele
In tears are those birds who once played with you
Jinke Saath Lagaye Toone Armaanon Ke Mele
with whom you shared so many dreams
Bheegi Ankhiyon Se Hi Unki Aaj Duaen Le Le
with whom you shared so many dreams
Kisko Pata Ab Is Nagri Mein Kab Ho Tera Aana
Who knows now when you will return to this city
Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi ...
Go bird, fly away....

Those birds who played with you are your friends and realatives. They cherished your dreams with you. Who knows when you take birth again in which home and which city.

Trans: Originally done by Saeed@GNI Forums, improved upon by Venkat:

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We (Guyanese) mostly do this song at funerals. There are so many strong messages about realization. I have give a brief commentary as shown in red. Mitwah.

quote:

We (Guyanese) mostly do this song at funerals. There are so many strong messages about realization. I have give a brief commentary as shown in red. Mitwah.

That, was wonderful Mitsbhai, it surely gives us a more indepth understanding of "Chal Udja Re Panchi"
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

Film : Patita
Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyrics: Shailendra
Music : S.D.Burman

HAIN SABSE MADHUR WO GEET JINHEN

Hain sabase madhur wo geet jinhen,
Ham dard ke sur men gaate hain,
Ham dard ke sur men gaate hain;
Jab had se guzar jaati hai khushi,
Aansoo bhi chhalak te aate hain,
Aansoo bhi chhalak te aate hain;

Hain sab se madhur wo geet

(Pahaloo men paraaye dard basa ke,
Hasana hasaana sikh zara,
Tu hasana hasaana sikh zara)2
Toofaan se kah de ghir ke uthe,
Ham pyaar ke deep jalaate hain,
Ham pyaar ke deep jalaate hain;

Hain sab se madhur wo geet

(Kaanton men khile hain phool hamaare,
Rang bhare aramaanon ke,
Rang bhare aramaanon ke)2
Naadaan hain jo in kaanton se,
Daaman ko bachaaye jaate hain,
Daaman ko bachaaye jaate hain;

Hain sab se madhur wo geet

(Jab gham ka andhera ghir aaye,
Samajho ke savera doornahin,
Samajho ke savera door nahin)2
Har raat ka hai paigham yahi,
Taare bhi yehi Doharaate hain,
Taare bhi yehi doharaate hain

Hain sab se madhur wo geet

Another one that is not a ghazal per se, but was very popular in its heyday

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


NOSTALGIC:
A rare photo ! All the singing greats at the start of their careers -Talat Mahmood, Mohd Rafi, Kishore Kumar,
Mukesh, Geeta Dutt, GM Durrani, Meena Kapoor, Kamal Barot, Mubarak Begum and others

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asj bhai...a rare find indeed...this so precious...like gold...whee did you get this one...musice archives ...i wonder..

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Originally posted by RQ:
asj bhai...a rare find indeed...this so precious...like gold...whee did you get this one...musice archives ...i wonder..

Bahenji RQ, it is very rare, imagine these singers were so young, even if you try to pick them out (apart from Rafi) it will be very hard, as they were so young at the time.
Picure: Courtesy Khalid Mahmood. son of Talat Mahmood.

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that pic is worth a thousand words there Asj, good job. I see your thread has passed the 50K views.

quote:

Originally posted by amral:
that pic is worth a thousand words there Asj, good job. I see your thread has passed the 50K views.

Boss,
This has been somewhat a memorable one for me. It is a thread that gives the viewers a new concepts of Ghazals and the Beauty of the Romantic Language of Urdu, and how the exponents uses that language to fascinate us all, making us believe that the Hindi/Urdu Poets were the best that ever walk this earth.

Originally, when we had embarked on this, it was the intention to just do a few ghazals and then leave it as it is, but the request to continue this effort was stronger than the urge not to, and so we kept it going.

There are so many who had, and is continuing to give us their valuable time and effort to
make this a success, and without the contributions and help of those persons, Ghazals could not have been what it is. Ranjana and Venkat has poured their heart and souls into this project and we can never ever say "Thanks" to them for making us understand the meaning of the Poetical Lyrics penned by some of the greatest poets that ever walked on this earth.

Our satisfaction on this project has been measured in term of its successes, what a pleasure it has been to google "Ghazals Topics" and to see that we have been there for the longest while, someone thinks that our effort has the "pizaz" to draw viewers and at the same time to give invaluable information on the once dying art of Ghazals, and we are thankful for the exposure.

Amral, to you what can I say? You have given us the encouragement to go to greater heights, and I am sure that this insight of yours means more to you than any monetary gains. It holds a place next to your wonderful family, that has allowed you the time and
effort to continue the thing that you so love...GNI.

Gosh I am rambling, I need not say more but to reflect.........

When I did this one there was so much tears in my eyes, my world was crumbling in front of me, but I have since learned to live through a difficult period, and thanks to the kind words of our circle of colleagues and friends at GNI.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by asj 08/31/07:

SOMTIMES I FELT THAT THIS STANZA WAS WRITTEN SPECIALLY FOR
ME IN MIND: "THANK YOU MASROOR ANWAR"
AT THIS TIME I DEDICATE THIS FOR A CARING MOTHER AND A
LOVING WIFE WHO HAS PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 23/07:

RIP: BIBI J:

MUJHAY TUM NAZAR SAY:

Meri yaad hogi jidhar jaoge tum
My memories will follow you whereever you go
Kabhi naghma bun kay kabhi bun kay aanso
Sometimes in forms of tears and sometime as songs
Tarapta mujhe har taruf paoge tum
Where ever you look you will find me pining for you
Shamma jo jalaee hai meri wafa naye
My devotion/love is like a lighted candle
Bhujana bhi chahoo bhuja na sakoge
Even if you wish to extinguish this candle you will not succeed


Album : Golden Collection Of Mehdi Hasan[/b]
http://www.musicindiaonline.co...Uvp5qGaft.As1NMvHdW/

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What a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations Asj....

Actualy.."Mujhe tum nazar se" is one my favs...

Urdu mixed with the Hindi makes the language so romantic. The translations certainly enhances ones appreciation for the poetry and meanings.

ASJ,
I can see your long and constant perseverence through this entire thread. Great job, congratulations. 50,000 is not to be taken lightly.

quote:

Originally posted by Venkat:
ASJ,
I can see your long and constant perseverence through this entire thread. Great job, congratulations. 50,000 is not to be taken lightly.

Thanks V, this is part of your baby, without your input and sleepless nights despite your busy schedule, it could not have been what it is.
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:



The soul of vintage music can only be felt when you close your eyes while listening to it; as melody doesn't require any celluloid visuals to prove its worth. You will realise this when you listen to the songs of Talat Mahmood.

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

A Preview of our next Talat Selection

Movie : SANGDIL
Singer: TALAT MAHMOOD
Lyrics: RAJINDER KISHEN
Music : SAJJAD HUSSAIN

6) YEH HAVA YEH RAAT YEH CHANDNI

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

6) VIDEO: YEH HAVA YEH RAAT YEH CHANDNI

WOW DILIP KUMAR 56 YEARS AGO: HE MAKES ACTING SO BELIEVING, GREAT LOVE SONG:

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Here are the Lyrics and translation (and the beautiful person he sang it to)

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

Movie : SANGDIL
Singer: TALAT MAHMOOD
Lyrics: RAJINDER KISHEN
Music : SAJJAD HUSSAIN

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

6) VIDEO: YEH HAVA YEH RAAT YEH CHANDNI



MADHUBALA, ETERNAL BEAUTY

ye hawaa, ye raat, ye chaandnii
this breeze, the night, and the moonlight
teri ek adaa pe nisaar hain
are ready to give their lives for one gesture from you
mujhe kyun na ho teri aarzoo,
why should I not desire you?
teri justajoo mein bahaar hai
just meeting you is like springtime


tujhe kyaa khabar hai, o bekhabar
how can you know, naïve one
teri ek nazar mein hai kya asar
the effect of just one glance from you
jo gazab mein aaye to qahr hai
when it is in anger, it is a calamity
jo ho meharban to qaraar hai
when it is kind, there is peace


teri baat baat hain dilnashiin
everything about you impresses
koyi tujh se badh ke nahin hasiin
there is no one more beautiful
hai kalii kalii pe jo mastiyaan
like the intoxication in every flower
teri aankh kaa ye khumaar hai
your eyes inebriate all who see them


Trans: Venkat

Thanks V, how do I find a beauty like her? eternal beauty..........maybe in Jannah
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Asj, am enjoying these ghazals. Thanks to you and your team for all your hard work and making the Bollywood Forum so successful. Each time I visit, I see it's the forum with the most guests.

Quite nostalgic indeed:

[NOSTALGIC:
A rare photo ! All the singing greats at the start of their careers -Talat Mahmood, Mohd Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Geeta Dutt, GM Durrani, Meena Kapoor, Kamal Barot, Mubarak Begum and others]

A beauty like Madhubala is rare but don't give up hope.

Haven't seen Devdas posting lately. Hope he's fine.

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Asj, am enjoying these ghazals. Thanks to you and your team for all your hard work and making the Bollywood Forum so successful. Each time I visit, I see it's the forum with the most guests.

Dolly, it is fans like you, that makes Bollywood successful, we are happy for your visits and comments, and wish that more visitors will become members.

Oh, we have not heard from Dev for quite some time, but I hope that he is doing well, remind me that maybe we should keep his thread going.
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quote:

Originally posted by Dolly:
Asj, am enjoying these ghazals. Thanks to you and your team for all your hard work and making the Bollywood Forum so successful. Each time I visit, I see it's the forum with the most guests.

Quite nostalgic indeed:

[NOSTALGIC:
A rare photo ! All the singing greats at the start of their careers -Talat Mahmood, Mohd Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Geeta Dutt, GM Durrani, Meena Kapoor, Kamal Barot, Mubarak Begum and others]

A beauty like Madhubala is rare but don't give up hope.

Haven't seen Devdas posting lately. Hope he's fine.

Hi Dolly, rest assured that Dev is fine, but needs some quiet and soltitude like me sometimes, but he will connect to his friends at GNI soon.
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

A PREVIEW OF OUR NEXT TALAT'S GHAZALS:



MOVIE :
SINGER: TALAT MAHMOOD
LYRICS: MIRZA GHALIB
MUSIC : TAJ AHMAD KHAN

7) KABHI NEKI BHI USKE JI MEIN: MP3

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

A PREVIEW OF OUR NEXT TALAT'S GHAZALS:



MOVIE :
SINGER: TALAT MAHMOOD
LYRICS: MIRZA GHALIB
MUSIC : TAJ AHMAD KHAN

7) KABHI NEKI BHI USKE JI MEIN: MP3

Kabhii nekii bhii usake jii mein gar aa jaaye hai mujhase
Some day, she feels in her heart to do something good for me
Jafaayein karake apanii yaad sharmaa jaaye hai mujhase
But, having tormented me, she feels shame and holds back

Udhar vo badagumaanii hai, idhar ye naatavanii hai
There, she is doubtful and skeptical; here, I am weak
Naa puuchhaa jaaye hai unse, na bolaa jaaye hai mujhse
She cannot bring herself to ask, neither can I tell her

Sambhalane de mujhe ae naaumiidii, kyaa qayaamat hai
Let me recover from my despair, what a calamity!
Ki daamaane Khayaale yaar chhuutaa jaaye hai mujhase
That even the comfort in the thoughts of my lover has abandoned me

Qayaamat hai ki hove muddaii kaa hamsafar ˜Ghalib'
The cruelty is that Ghalib's lover has gone to his rival,
Vo kaafir, jo Khudaa ko bhii na sau.npaa jaaye hai mujhase
I worship her as my idol, how can I entrust her to Allah?

Trans: Venkat:
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

A PREVIEW OF OUR NEXT TALAT'S GHAZALS:


SHREYA SARAN:

Movie : Mirza Ghalib (1954)
Singer: Talat Mohamed
Music : Ghulam Mohammed
Lyrics: Mirza Ghalib

8) PHIR MUJHE DIDA\-E\-TAR YAD AYA
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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

A PREVIEW OF OUR NEXT TALAT'S GHAZALS:


SHREYA SARAN:

Movie : Mirza Ghalib (1954)
Singer: Talat Mohamed
Music : Ghulam Mohammed
Lyrics: Mirza Ghalib

8) PHIR MUJHE DIDA\-E\-TAR YAD AYA

phir mujhe dida-e-tar yaad aya
once more I remembered the tearful eyes
dil jigar tishana-e-fariyaad aya
my heart was thirsty from complaining
phir mujhe dida-e-tar yaad aya
once more I remembered the tearful eyes

dum liya tha na qayamat ne hanoz (2)
The Final Chaos had not yet begun
phir tera waqt-e-safar yaad aya
I remembered again your passing this way
phir mujhe dida-e-tar yaad aya
once more I remembered the tearful eyes

zindagi yuun bhi guzar hi jati (2)
life would have continued just like this,
kyuun tera rahaguzar yaad aya
why did I remember where you live?
phir mujhe dida-e-tar yaad aya
once more I remembered the tearful eyes

phir tere kuche ko jata hai khayaal (2)
The mind goes once again to your street
dil-e-ghamgushta magar yaad aya
but I remembered the sadness my heart suffered
phir mujhe dida-e-tar yaad aya
once more I remembered the tearful eyes

Trans: Venkat

Translator's Note:

Qayaamat is a word found in many Urdu poems. In Al Quran, it is said that when the end of the world comes, there will be a period of extreme chaos. Hence I have translated it as the Final Chaos. Poets writing about love usually refer to the loss of their love as 'Qayaamat', which seems like the end of the world to a true lover.

It is used in other contexts as in 'all is lost', a kind of "alas".

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

A PREVIEW OF OUR NEXT TALAT'S GHAZALS:


SHREYA SARAN:

Movie : Jahan Ara (1964)
Music : Madan Mohan
Singer: Talat Mahmood
Lyrics: Rajendar Krishan

9) PHIR VOHII SHAAM VAHII GHAM VAHII TANHAII HAI MP3:

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NOSTALGIC: SONS OF GENIOUSES:

AMIT KUMAR SON OF KISHORE KUMAR, NITIN MUKESH SON OF MUKESH, KHAILD MAHMOOD, SON OF TALAT MAHMOOD:
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TALAT WAS THE ONLY SINGER IN THE FILM INDUSTRY WHOSE URDU DICTION WAS FLAWLESS AND PERFECT. NO OTHER SINGER COULD MATCH HIM ON THIS COUNT ! SOME OF THE GIANTS OF THE POETIC WORLD (SHAYER'S / POETS ) WHO HAVE SPECIALLY PENNED SOUL STIRRING AND HEART WARMING LYRICS FOR TALAT:

Majrooh Sultanpuri, Hasrat Jaipuri, Sahir Ludhyanvi, Shakeel Badayuni, Rajinder Krishan, Zia Sarhadi, Asad Bhopali, Jan Nissar Akhtar, S.H. Bihari, Prem Dhawan, Qamar Jalalabadi, Indeewar, Shailendra, Kaifi Azmi, Bezad Lukhnavi, Naqsh Lyallpuri, Nakshab, Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Khumar Barabankvi, Bharat Vyas, Gulshan Sufi, P.L. Santoshi, D.N. Madhok, Ahmad Wasi ...... and so many more
Courtesy: Talat Fact File:

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I know that we have been off the topics for quite some time, but will get back to work soon.

Keep enjoying the Ghazals that was already done.

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quote:

Originally posted by asj:

Ranjish hi sahi dil hi dukhaanay kay liyay aa
Let it be anguish, come still to torment my heart

aa phir say mujhay chhorr kay jaanay kay liyay aa
Come, even if to leave me again

GHAZALS

Kahin door jab din dhal jaaye ( Close To my Heart

just to let you know we are thinking of you AsJ Bhaiya

One of my favs....

quote:

Originally posted by asj:
GHAZALS:

JAGJIT SINGH
ALBUM: CLOSE TO MY HEART

(4) YAAD KIYA DIL NE KAHAAN....ALBUM: CLOSE TO MY HEART: MP3

(Yaad Kiyaa Dil Ne Kahaan Ho Tum
The heart remembered (you), where are you
Jhuumatii Bahaar Hai Kahaan Ho Tum
The Spring is dancing, where are you
Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahaan Ho Tum
Call lovingly wherever you are
Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahaan Ho Tum)2
Call lovingly wherever you are

(Oooo Kho Rahe Hi Aaj Kis Khayaal Mein)2
What thought am I lost in
Oooo Dil Fasaa Hai Bebasii Ke Jaal Mein
The heart is trapped in a net of helplessness
Matalabii Jahaan Mehrabaan Ho Tum
Wherever there is meaningful kindness, you are there
Jhuumatii Bahaar Hai Kahaan Ho Tum
The Spring is dancing, where are you
(Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahaan Ho Tum)2
Call lovingly wherever you are

Yaad Kiyaa Dil Ne Kahaan Ho Tum
The heart remembered (you), where are you
Jhuumatii Bahaar Hai Kahaan Ho Tum
The Spring is dancing, where are you
(Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahaan Ho Tum)2
Call lovingly wherever you are

(Oooo Tum Hamaari Zindagii Ke Baag Ho)2
You are the flower garden of my life
Oooo Tum Hamaari Raah Ke Chiraag Ho
You are the lamp of my path
Mere Liye Aasamaan Ho Tum
You are the sky for me
Jhuumatii Bahaar Hai Kahaan Ho Tum
The Spring is dancing, where are you
(Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahaan Ho Tum)2
Call lovingly wherever you are

(Yaad Kiyaa Dil Ne Kahaan Ho Tum
The heart remembered (you), where are you
Jhuumatii Bahaar Hai Kahaan Ho Tum
The Spring is dancing, where are you
Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahaan Ho Tum
Call lovingly wherever you are
Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahaan Ho Tum)2
Call lovingly wherever you are

Oooo Raat Dhal Chukii Hai Subah Ho Gayii
The night has set, it will be morning
Oooo Mai Tumhaarii Yaad Leke Kho Gayii
I am lost in your thoughts
Ab To Merii Daastaan Ho Tum
Now you are my story

Yaad Kiyaa Dil Ne Kahaan Ho Tum
The heart remembered (you), where are you
Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahaan Ho Tum
Call lovingly wherever you are
Yaad Kiyaa Dil Ne Kahaan Ho Tum
The heart remembered (you), where are you
Jhuumatii Bahaar Hai Kahaan Ho Tum
The Spring is dancing, where are you
(Pyaar Se Pukaar Lo Jahaan Ho Tum)2
Call lovingly wherever you are

Trans: Madhuri Dixit
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i dunno I never got into listening to ghazals, I guess I missed out on plenty.

quote:

Originally posted by chameli:
Jagjit...Beyond time

ShanBahen, I know how u must be feeling...

i was in dat same 'spot' on May 13th...(my Bro was 40 that day and a very good friend was having surgery for breast cancer on that date also) Life is very strange.

Be strong and pray...

We have left off for quite some time on the Ghazals Topics,I do hope that we can continue this project and finish off from where we/I had left off:
There is another artiste that I would like to bring to the fore, Munni Begum:

Looking at her Video on youtube was a joy listening to:

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MEMORIES OF THE GHAZAL GENIOUS:

Courtesy: Khalid Mahmood:
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There is another artiste that I would like to bring to the fore, Munni Begum:

Looking at her Video on youtube was a joy listening to:


MUNNI BEGUM: EK BAAR MUSKARADO:

Munni Begum: Ek Baar Muskarado:

Courtesy: Youtube:

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quote:

Originally posted by asj:
Munni Begum: Ek Baar Muskarado:

Courtesy: Youtube:

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Nice tunes, good to see you back on line,

quote:

Originally posted by shanazb:

quote:

Originally posted by asj:
Munni Begum: Ek Baar Muskarado:

Courtesy: Youtube:

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Nice tunes, good to see you back on line,

Yessss SB, feels like I am at home again
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Close buddies through life ! Music Director Madan Mohan:

Talat first met music director Madan Mohan when Madan came to live in Lucknow for a while. Their love for ghazals made them good friends. In a friendly gesture, Madan promised Talat that once he went back to Bombay and signed on films as a music director he would definitely use Talat's voice. Madan was true to his promise and Talat and Madan teamed up for many hits in many films including Jahan Ara, Madhosh, Ashiana, Haqeeqat and others. They enjoyed a close bond of friendship throughout their lives.

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happy u r back n on deh bb....great job on deh golden greats era...

quote:

Originally posted by RQ:
happy u r back n on deh bb....great job on deh golden greats era...

Thanks again RQ always a pleasure listening and taking the comments from someone as knowlwdgeable as you are.

Its is a pity that we could not have accessed the Talat Ghazals in MP3 recordings for our readers delights, so soothing at time listening to Ghazals from the golden era, bringing that nostalgic memories to the fore once more.

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quote:

Originally posted by asj:

quote:

Originally posted by RQ:
happy u r back n on deh bb....great job on deh golden greats era...

Thanks again RQ always a pleasure listening and taking the comments from someone as knowlwdgeable as you are.

Its is a pity that we could not have accessed the Talat Ghazals in MP3 recordings for our readers delights, so soothing at time listening to Ghazals from the golden era, bringing that nostalgic memories to the fore once more.

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by deh way..am partial to golden greats eras as i was born n bred among those greats...meh fadda sang dem tunes swingin away in deh hammock unda deh battamhouse...great memories..

Asj Bhai...welcome back.

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Originally posted by Devdas:
Asj Bhai...welcome back.

Good Buddy, nice to be back amongs't friends where I belong.
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Yes...I do remember when it was only a few of us here too...hope all is well as well can be.

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Originally posted by Devdas:
Yes...I do remember when it was only a few of us here too...hope all is well as well can be.

Yes Dev, and in the coming year.....I hope that we will cover some more artiste in the Art of Ghazal Singing.

Hey Ven Buddy enjoy your vacation....we need you back since yesterday.

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Originally posted by asj:

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Originally posted by Devdas:
Yes...I do remember when it was only a few of us here too...hope all is well as well can be.

Yes Dev, and in the coming year.....I hope that we will cover some more artiste in the Art of Ghazal Singing.

Hey Ven Buddy enjoy your vacation....we need you back since yesterday.

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i second deh same sentiments....happy new year to yu both and may life in the new year bring abundance of happiness with love n peace..

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Yes Dev, and in the coming year.....I hope that we will cover some more artiste in the Art of Ghazal Singing.

Hey Ven Buddy enjoy your vacation....we need you back since yesterday.


i second deh same sentiments....happy new year to yu both and may life in the new year bring abundance of happiness with love n peace..

Update, Ven has made communications with me and he will be back shortly, so we can get this baby off, again.

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asj...#2...my fav...often hummin ...

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Originally posted by RQ:
asj...#2...my fav...often hummin ...

copy malibuntah



ow...my dad used to sing dat to me when he was rocking me to sleep...and he still sings it to me (i jes got all sad....I will miss my Papa so much when he is gone...I am Blessed, he is healthy even after smoking for 60 yrs)

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ow...my dad used to sing dat to me when he was rocking me to sleep

Hi dids, so wonderful that "Ghazals" can make you remember those moments of joy spent with your dad.

Lets hope that he lives to hit that century, and well play with his grands and still sings Talat Mahmood's

"Tasveer banata hoon, tasveer nahiin banatii"
I am drawing your picture, but it does not work

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Originally posted by chameli:

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Originally posted by RQ:
asj...#2...my fav...often hummin ...

copy malibuntah



ow...my dad used to sing dat to me when he was rocking me to sleep...and he still sings it to me (i jes got all sad....I will miss my Papa so much when he is gone...I am Blessed, he is healthy even after smoking for 60 yrs)

kerr yuh tale.. ..na capy gyal ...meh fadda sang dat tune to all abeedese...and tuh deh grans as well...shakin in deh hammick unda deh battamhouse...nostalgic memories...of yesteryears...dem golden years haad fuh fugat..

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

Koi Nahi Mera:

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test:

Dam bhar tu Pyar karja

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Talat Mahmood: The voice that seduces:


Remembering Talat:

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Originally posted by asj:
[]Hi dids, so wonderful that "Ghazals" can make you remember those moments of joy spent with your dad.

Lets hope that he lives to hit that century, and well play with his grands and still sings Talat Mahmood's

"Tasveer banata hoon, tasveer nahiin banatii"
I am drawing your picture, but it does not work

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yes my Bhaiya, i am blessed to be able to still hear my dad's singing...jes de thought of his voice no more makes me sad...which reminds me, i must video his songs...cannot believe that i have not done so....on mom's birthday he sang her such a nice song...oldie

TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:


TALAT MAHMOOD AND MEHDI HASSAN:
They were great, no very great in their own ways:

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The Quiver: Anil Biswas on Talat Mahmood
- the time of discovery

I have always kept an eye open for fresh talents and fresh voices, and it was during one of those try outs that a tall lanky man from Calcutta said he was desirous of acting in films and as he had already sung in Calcutta as Tapan Kumar, he could break through. I sized him up and asked him to sing a song, and as he started off, I was mesmerized. His voice didnt have any classical base, but his voice was such that you just felt like closing your eyes and listening. I asked him to come the next day saying I would give him a song- and he better forget his acting for the time. The next day, as he sang, I was bemused. That beautiful quiver in his voice which had attracted me was missing. I stopped him and when asked about it, Talat replied "Dada, everyone says my voice shivers - I was trying to correct it". I was furious and asked him to get out and get the voice I had chosen - the Talat Mahmood I had chosen. He immediately obliged - and at the end of the rehearsal, I told him, "Thats how you will sing from now" - and he did. From then on he never did look back - at least not as long as I was there.

That song was "Ae dil mujhe aisi jagah le chal" in "Arzoo" on Dilip Kumar. He became The voice of the Tragedy King and the pathos in Talat's voice so ideally suited the tragic image that Dilip Kumar developed for himself.

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That song was "Ae dil mujhe aisi jagah le chal" in "Arzoo" on Dilip Kumar. He became The voice of the Tragedy King and the pathos in Talat's voice so ideally suited the tragic image that Dilip Kumar developed for himself.

Ae dil mujhe aisi jagah le chal


THE VIDEO:
AYE-DIL-MUJHE-AISI-JAGAH

Film : Arzoo
Singer: Talat Mahmood
Music : Anil Biswas
Lyrics:

(Aye dil mujhe aaisi jagah le chal jahaan koi naho)
Apna paraaya meharbaan naa-meharbaan koi na ho
Aye dil mujhe aaisi jagah le chal jahaan koi naho

(Ja kar kahi kho jaau main,
Neend aaye aur so jaau main
Neend aaye aur so jaau main)2
(Duniya mujhe dhoondhe magar mera nishaan koi na ho)2

Aye dil mujhe aaisi jagah le chal

(Ulfat ka badla mil gaya,
Vo gam luta vo dil gaya,
Vo gam luta vo dil gaya )2
(Chalna hain sab se door door ab kaarvaan koi naho)

Apna paraaya meharbaan naa-meharbaan koi naho

Aye dil mujhe aaisi jagah le chal..

This one is not a Ghazal per se, as Ven would rightly say
But since we are featuring Talat, I could not resist bringing this to the fore:

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TALAT MAHMOOD: THE GOLDEN VOICE:

"I think I had better give up singing. How can I dare open my mouth so long as such a perennially romantic voice is around !", said Kishore Kumar after listening to Talat Sahab's voice. The above statement of a legend like Kishoreda is more than enough to fathom the quality of Talat Sahab's voice. He was known as the 'King of Ghazals' and his voice was considered as the 'Golden Voice'.

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