Love To All

It’s unusual that I am writing this on valentine’s day for some reasons. Firstly, a handful fundamentalists in the region believe this occasion to be ‘commercial exploitation’ and it’s celebration as an insult to their religion. I mostly agree with them and certainly feel that the capitalists make a lot of profit from these festivities. Secondly, the event and the ethos has lost it’s meaning somewhere between the college and my profession for a stark personal reason. But I would like to support any such activity which promotes cultural harmony and peace in the current unruly environment in which we’re breathing. So here’s my small tribute on this official day of love and care for your mate.

I am presenting a song by Krishna Kumar Menon a.k.a KK. I had written last year about his concert, how his singing performance and his atypical voice quality had left an indelible mark on my mind. During that show, KK had mentioned working on his forthcoming album after a long time – his second infact after ‘Pal’ which was a big success. The song is called ‘Aasman Ke’ (Belonging to the Skies) from his latest album ‘Humsafar’ (Companion). The lyrics are penned by Mehboob and composed by Kalyan Barua. The song is a plea to the god – ‘the stars belong to the skies so where is my moon’ says the lone lover (every loner would be chanting this on Valentine’s today). KK’s mushy voice brings a surreal romantic feel to the song which can only be experienced and rarely expressed. The enchanting music video has Suhasi Garodia in the lead. She’s a model and the actress from the TV series ‘Aek Chabi Hai Padoss Mein’ (STAR Plus), also an accomplished dancer and blessed with ravishing looks. Enjoy the day you lucky people and I wish many more to come in your life :-)

(If you’re unable to see the embedded YouTube video, click here.)

Asmaan Ke Hain Saare Taare
Hai Mera Chaand Kahan
Ankhein Hai Num
Dil Mein Hai Gum
Ho Kuch To Rehem Khuda
OuouOO Oo
Mere Pyaar Se Mila
OuouOO Oo
Sun Le Meri Dua

Hai Char Din Zindagi
Gum Hai Bepanaah
Yeh Dil Mera Kho Gaya
Dard-e-Bedawa
Berang Hai Mera Jahaan
Kismat Meri Sajaa Zaraa

Asmaan Ke Hain Sare Taare
Hai Mera Chaand kahan
Ankhein hai num
Dil mein hai gum
Ho Kuch To Rehem Khuda
OuouOO Oo
Mere Pyaar Se Mila
OuouOO Oo
SunLe Meri Dua

Chahat Ki Rasmon Ko
Hum Nibhaye Jaate hain
Ishq Ke Dard Ko Sehte Hain
Aahon Mein Ashko Mein
Raaatein Guzre Sanam
Imtehaan Sab De Chuke
Abb to Dede Sila
OuouOO Oo
Mere Pyaar Se Mila
OuouOO Oo
Sun Le Meri Dua

Dil-e-Nadan Maane Abb Na
Yeh Zid Pe Hai Yahan
Chahaton Ki De Nishani
Ya Mita Mere Nishan
Berang Hai Mera Jahaan
Kismat Meri Sajaa Zaraa
OuouOO Oo
Mere Pyaar Se Mila
OuouOO Oo
Sun Le Meri Dua