Category: Transcreations
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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.…
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An Ounce of Life
Some mornings are like that. You wake up to a tune in your head and can’t shake it off till you’ve done something about it. This soulful melody by Sonu Nigam from the movie Agneepath, touches chords like no other. I just had to write this with my morning cup of coffee. True, music can make…
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Dear Lord, are you listening?
Woke up with this wonderful ghazal by Jagjit Singh playing as a background score to my mundane life. One of my ever favourite Ghazal singers, I’ve spent many a childhood days listening to his soulful melodies, along with my dad. This particular song was from his album, ‘A sound affair’ released in 1985. My dad always said, the…
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Second Once in a Lifetime
Last year, this time, “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” changed so many perceptions. Dedicated to the movie that inspired this Blog name and to the writer who churns out pearls of poetry, whenever he pens some random words. Javed Akhtar, you never cease to amaze me! This moment like molten sapphire Amidst the vast blue silences…
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Twinkling Stars on Earth
An ode to the original composition that gets me misty eyed every time I hear it……hats off Prasoon Joshi! Look at these tiny little dewdrops wrapped in leaves and dropped from the heavens Yawning a stretch, turning aside, delicate pearls that glisten with joy Kho Na Jaaye Ye Taare Zameen Par… They touch like…