We have enjoyed this lovely song in both its versions. We’re big fans of Ashok Kumar, of course – and I believe when he sang this song, he was told that this is the only song he actually sang in tune. Hmm. Can’t help thinking of that wonderful Aashirvad song,…
Coffee With Mi
My mother loved Talat’s songs. She also sang pretty well, herself – and hummed almost all the time. Here’s a song she loved. Film: Patita, Singer Talat MahmoodSong: Hai sab se madhur woh geet in the velvety layered voice that is Talat.
Was a little sentimentally caught up with numbers yesterday. As I posted on Going A-Musing, I was surprised to realize, on the dashboard, that it was my 500th post there. So I checked to see where I stood here, and found it was the 200th. Okay – so no big…
I was reading Farnoosh’s latest post today and it really got me thinking. Oddly, I had begun to muse about how seriously lucky I am right now. While Japan is suffering from the effects of the Tsunami and the earthquake, and people have lost homes and are searching for their…
Vidur’s Final exams. Sadly two of his classmates and friends from Class I, Prabanjan and Ashwin, are leaving. My mom used to love talking to Prabanjan on the phone. Real cutie. It always amazed us how he sounded (and looked) exactly the same over the years. That time he dressed…
Days like this celebrate women like my Mom. Cheers to her! She was a single parent – and equal to two. 🙂 Happy Women’s Day, all you gorgeous ladies out there! Vidya Sury If it feels good, do it!