An Indian Morning
Sunday April 24th, 2016 with Dr. Harsha V. Dehejia and Kishore "Kish" Sampat
Devotional, Classical, Ghazals, Folklore, Old/New Popular Film/Non-Film Songs, Community Announcements and more...

Celebrating not only the "Music of India", but equally so its varied rich art, artisans, culture and people; Keeping the "SPIRIT OF INDIA" alive... 01-Yeh Hai Shaan Banaras Ki CD MISC-20160424 Track#01 6:39 BANARAS - A MYSTIC LOVE STORY; Pt. Sanjeev Abhyankar; Himesh Reshammia; Sameer एक बार फिर हार्दिक अभिनंदन आप सबका, शुक्रिया, घन्यावाद और Thank You इस प्रोग्राम को सुनने के लिए Bollywood has given us some gems when it comes to music, leaving us with nostalgia and a sense of longing. Some songs have captured the essence of our cities and places beautifully – be it Delhi’s old world charms or Mumbai’s ability to allow our dreams to merge with reality. Here’s a list of songs that have created quite a bit of magic, over the years – Khaike Pan Banaras Vala Don, 1978. Amitabh Bachchan is a vision in this song, and it’s popular even today after all this time. It mentions the delectable and special Banarasi Paan – the paanwalas in Banaras don’t mix their ingredients hours earlier, they do it on the spot. They’re highly creative and even serve paan in the nawaabi style. “O khaike paan banaras wala khuli jaaye band akal ka tala!” 02-Khaike Paan Banaras Wala CD MISC-20160424 Track#02 7:35 DON-1978; Kishore Kumar; Kalyanji-Anandji; Anjaan Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan This one is an evergreen number from the 1956 film, C.I.D. The movie starred Dev Anand, Shakila, Waheeda Rehman and Johnny Walker. The song offers a colourful overview of Bombay – the ups and downs. Bombay is life, Bombay is a dream, Bombay is difficult city to call home. “ Aye dil hai mushkil jina yaha.. Jara hat key jara bach key, yeh hai bombay meree jan…” 03-Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan CD MISC-20160424 Track#03 6:32 C.I.D.-1956; Mohammad Rafi, Geeta Dutt; O.P.Nayyar; Majrooh Sultanpuri Delhi 6 Delhi’s charm and the allure of its streets have been captured well in this song. It’s dreamy, young at heart and free-spirited. This song from the 2009 film Delhi-6 with Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor put a smile on many faces. The number six refers to the PIN Code of Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi where director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra grew up. “Yeh Dilli Hai Mere Yaar Bas Ishq Mohabbat Pyaar” 04-Yeh Dilli Hai Mere Yaar CD MISC-20160424 Track#04 3:36 DELHI 6-2009; Blaaze, Benny, Tanvi, Viviane, Claire; A.R.Rahman; Prasoon Joshi, Viviane, Claire Yeh Lucknow Ki Sar Zamin A gem from the blockbuster Chaudhvin Ka Chand, 1960, Lucknow ki Sar Zamin is a beautiful melody that many people are still partial to even today. Mohammed Rafi’s voice embodies the spirit of the city beautifully – images of Waheeda Rehman and Guru Dutt come to mind. “Jawan jawan hasin hasin, ye Lucknow ki sarzamin” 05-Yeh Lucknow Ki Sar Zameen CD MISC-20160424 Track#05 3:33 CHAUDHAVIN KA CHAAND-1960; Mohammad Rafi; Ravi; Shakeel Badayuni Kitni Khubsoorat Yeh Tasveer Hai From the film 1982 film Bemisal, this Kishore Kumar track explores the beauty and romantic serendipity of mysterious Kashmir. With its shikaras and unmatched tranquility, Kashmir remains one of the most sought after destinations even with its troubled history in recent times. “Kitani Khuubasuurat Ye Tasvir Hai Mausam Bemisaal Benazir Hai Ye Kashmir Hai, Ye Kashmir Hai” 06-Kitni Khubsoorat Yeh Tasveer Hai CD MISC-20160424 Track#06 4:42 BEMISAL-1982; Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Suresh Wadkar; R.D.Burman; Anand Bakshi Jhumka Gira Re Bareilly ke Bazaar Mein This song is from Raj Khosla’s 1967 thriller, Mera Saaya starring Sadhana and Sunil Dutt. Asha Bhosle lent her voice to this vibrant song. There is a reference to Bareilly in the chorus – a place that’s renowned for its markets with their delicate jhumkas, fabrics and carpets. “Jhoomka gira re Bareilly ke bazaar mein jhoomka gira jhoomka gira jhoomka gira haai haai haai jhoomka gira re….” 07-Jhoomka Gira Re Bareilly Ke Bazaar Mein CD MISC-20160424 Track#07 3:29 MERA SAYA-1967; Asha Bhosle; Madan Mohan; Raja Mehdi Ali Khan Aami Shotti Bolchi This one captures the heart and soul of Kolkata. From the 2012 Vidya Balan thriller Kahaani, it spins a lovely little tale around the city. It talks about never being able to leave the city behind; about the love-hate relationship that’s nurtured in the city’s streets. “Dil ka bazaar hai, thoda bizzare hai Kolkata khwaishon armaano ka achaar hai Aami shotti bolchi… Aami shotti bolchi…” 08-Aami Shotti Bolchi CD MISC-20160424 Track#08 3:02 KAHAANI-2012; Usha Uthup, Vishwesh Krishnamurthy, Shekhar Ravjiani; Vishal-Shekhar; Vishal Dadlani 11-Yeh Hai Bombai Nagaria CD MISC-20160424 Track#11 5:53 DON-1978; Kishore Kumar; Kalyanji-Anandji; Anjaan THE END समाप्त