Here and Now

One of my most fav movies ever, Golmaal (the original) directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee  remains a comedy you can come back to, every now and then. The famed twin brother scenario worked to the hilt, it is a must watch. The actors, and I say actors because each one added their dimension to the characters and the plot, are unforgettable.

So, as I woke this morning, I was humming this song and I knew I just had to let it out here. Penned by Gulzar, composed by R.D. Burman and sung by the evergreen Kishore Kumar, a song that will leave you smiling.
This song brings to mind the truest statement of a singular lifetime, “This too shall pass”. Yes, even as I write this and you will subsequently read it, the moment of creating this would have long passed. All I would be left with would be the memory of when I did. And because I am in charge of creating my own treasure trove, I choose happy thoughts. And you?
 

This moment will be gone too soon

Make life happen while you can

In this here and now that gently passes by

 

I chanced upon an innocent bud set to bloom

Happily wandering in the hued flower maze

I see her but can’t seem to find her

In this here and now that gently passes by

 

Whenever a moment falls from time

A story you find of an era gone by

With many a smile, perhaps a few tears

This here and now, too, will gently pass by

 

 

 

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16 responses to “Here and Now”

  1. Ruchira avatar

    Aane wala pal, jaane wala hai .. ho sake to ismein zindagi bitado .. lovely lovely lines !
    This also talks about living life in the moment and savoring that each moment !

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Absolutely Ruchira. Make every moment count!

  2. Meghna avatar

    Your blogs are always so refreshing! Lovely!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Thanks Meghna. I do try, sometimes 🙂

  3. Chatty Wren avatar

    One of my all-time favorite movies too! And the song, just love it.

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      It is amazing how these songs have such repeat value, unlike the ones we have churned out today.

  4. crackedchronicles avatar

    It’s one of our all time fave movie and we must have watched it together like a million times. err…I suspect that is how I ended up with my own set of Ram Prasad and Laxman Prasad 😉

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Yes, yes….I meant to tag you when I posted this. I am sure you know the dialogues by heart too 😀

  5. dianasmusings avatar

    Golmaal one of my favourite movie too and the song is awesome with beautiful words. I totally agree… make the best of the present moment as this too shall pass. Lovely post as always 🙂

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Yup, nothing can beat a combination of Gulzaar, Hrishi Da and Kishore Kumar.

  6. Ajiteja avatar

    It is one of those that I can watch any number of times…. And yes a truly meaningful song, live in the moment….

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Oh yes, this movie can never lose its charm!

  7. Vidya Sury avatar

    Next to “Ae maalik tere bandhe hum” from Do aankhen baarah haath, “Aane wala pal” is my favorite song, Vinita. I could listen to it any number of times. Fab choice.

    And what a movie Gol Maal was! Excellent performance by each and every character. I have the desperate urge to see it now.

    Loved this post!

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Wow, two very different genres of music. But it is amazing how these tunes still manage to strike a chord.

      Do watch the movie………I am sure you will love it, yet again.

  8. Afshan avatar

    I always get senti hearing to that song Vinita
    hosake to isme zindagi basalo pal ye jo jaane waala hai 🙂
    GOLMAAL is a master piece na
    I watched N number of times
    A hyfive to u !

    1. Blogwati Gee avatar

      Glad you resonate the feel of the song Afshan.

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