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Songs of good and ill wishes


Posted on 19/11/2022 on Trivia – the Spice of Life We wish our dear ones the very best in life. In fact, Indian culture lays emphasis on seeking the blessings and good wishes of our elders. Touching the feet of one’s elders to seek their good wishes is a way of life. Similarly our friends,Continue reading “Songs of good and ill wishes”

The लेन – देन (give and take) Songs


Posted on Trivia – The Spice of Life on 03/04/2022 Often at birthday parties of children, have you noticed how the entire focus is on the gift bought for the star of the day and the return gift received? It is all about give and take. It is almost a given that you have toContinue reading “The लेन – देन (give and take) Songs”

Songs of Reminiscence – Flashback Special


There are umpteen Hindi film songs – both old and new – which speak of reminiscence (yaad). This has been a frequently portrayed emotion in Hindi movies especially to accommodate a soulful melody. In this post, I am trying to explore this genre of songs but with a rider – there has to be aContinue reading “Songs of Reminiscence – Flashback Special”

In search of sculpted serenity


Have you watched the movie ‘Dil diya dard liya‘? Loosely based on Emily Bronte’s work ‘Wuthering Heights’, this movie was made in the year 1966 with Dilip Kumar and Waheeda Rehman playing the lead roles. There are several reasons to watch this movie – its melodious music, the gorgeous sarees worn by the leading lady and lastContinue reading “In search of sculpted serenity”