An Indian Morning
Sunday March 22nd, 2015 with Dr. Harsha V. Dehejia and "Kish"
Classical, Devotional, Ghazals, Old/New Popular Bollywood Film Songs, Themes, Community Announcements and more...

Celebrating not only the Music of India, but equally so its varied rich art, culture and people while maintaining the "Spirit of India".... एक बार फिर हार्दिक अभिनंदन आप सबका, शुक्रिया, घन्यावाद और Thank You इस प्रोग्राम को सुनने के लिए। Friday was the International Happiness Day, celebrated internationally. So why not play some Bollywood Hindi songs that bring joy and happiness. I dedicate this program to songs of joys because being happy is very important in life. By making it a habit to remain happy and cheerful only we can face the challenges of life and allow our hurts and wounds to heal with time. The choice of songs is, quite naturally, my personal and hence this collection is bound to be subjective. Din Hain Bahaar Ke, Tere Mere Ikraar Ke (Waqt - 1965) : This Asha Bhonsle-Mahendra Kapoor duet is a joyful song picturized on Sharmila Tagore and Shashi Kapoor. It is a creation of Ravi-Sahir team. किसी ने फूल से पूछा जब तुम्हें कोई तोडता हैं तो दर्द नहीं होता फूल ने कहा दर्द तो होता है परंतु, मैं उस वक्त अपना दर्द भूल जाता हूँ जब मेरी वजह से कोई खुश होता है। Shaam Suhaani Aayi Khushiyaan Ban Ke Pehli Baar (Zinda Dil - 1975) : A long forgotten and underrated song soaked in happiness on which the hot pair of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh have given a heart-winning performance. Mahendra Kapoor, Shailendra Singh and Lata Mangeshkar have sung it under the music direction of Laxmikant Pyarelaal whereas the words have been written by Varma Malik. Happiness can exist only in acceptance.-George Orwell Khushiyaan Hi Khushiyaan Hon Daaman Mein Jiske, Kyun Na Khushi Se Who Deewaana Ho Jaaye (Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Mann Bhaaye - 1977) : A popular delightful song sung by Yesudas, Hemlata and Bansi Sengupta for Prem Kishan, Shyamalee and Raameshwari in the movie. Lyricist as well as composer is Ravindra Jain. Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.-Dalai Lama. Dhoom Mache Dhoom Aaj Ki Raina, Bhor Huye Tab Jaage Jawaani (Kaala Patthar - 1978) : This song is a song full of happiness and frolic which Sahir has written and Rajesh Roshan has composed. Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Parveen Baabi, Neetu Singh (with Amitabh Bachchan also in the scene) have performed on the voices of Rafi, Mahendra Kapoor, S.K. Mahan, Lata etc Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.-Mahatma Gandhi Chhodo Sanam, Kaahe Ka Gham, Hanste Raho, Khilte Raho (Kudrat – 1981) : A foot tapping song soaked in frolic and frenzy. Kalpana Iyer has danced on this song whereas Vinod Khanna and Hema Malini have also performed. Kishore Kumar and Annette have sung it under the music direction of Pancham Da (R.D. Burman) whereas the lyric has come from the pen of Majrooh Sultaanpuri. The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditation on the past.-Andre Maurois Kurte Ki Baiyaan Ko Oopar Chadhaaike (Qila - 1998) : A jovial song on which Dilip Kumar has performed so brilliantly at the age of 76 years that it startles even his admirers. In the company of Mukul Dev and others, the Tragedy King of Hindi cinema has brightened up the screen in this song (in his last movie) which has been sung by Udit Narayan and chorus, penned by Dev Kohli and composed by Anand Raj Anand. Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.-Mother Teresa Koi Kahe, Kehta Rahe, Kitna Bhi Humko Diwana (Dil Chaahta Hai - 2001) : This is a joyful song which I love to listen to (and also watch) again and again. The way the singing of Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan and KK is memorable, the same way the on-screen performance of Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna is memorable. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio has composed the tune for the lyric of Jaaved Akhtar. A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?-Albert Einstein Kuchh To Hua Hai, Kuchh Ho Gaya Hai (Kal Ho Na Ho - 2003) : A delightful song signifying how the person reacts when something very pleasant happens quite unexpectedly in his / her life. I have experienced this thing and hence can relate to it. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio has composed very good music for this song whose beautiful lyric has been penned by Javed Akhtar. Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan have performed jovially on this song sung by Alka Yagnik and Shaan. The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.-Robert Baden-Powell Maujan Hi Maujan (Jab We Met - 2007) : An immensely popular song sung by Meeka Singh and chorus; picturized on Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and others; penned by Irshaad Kaamil and composed by Preetam. Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.-Omar Khayyam Uthein Sabke Kadam, Dekho Rum Pum Pum, Aji Aise Geet Gaaya Karo (Baaton Baaton Mein - 1979 : And finally, the unforgettable joyous song that I missed above - Uthein Sabke Kadam, Dekho Rum Pum Pum, Aji Aise Geet Gaaya Karo (Baaton Baaton Mein – 1979) written by Amit Khanna, composed by Rajesh Roshan and sung by Lata, Amit Kumar and Pearl Padamsee and filmed on Amol Palekar, Tina Munim, Ranjit Chowdhury and Pearl Padamsee.