She hopes: “when people see my un-ironed, faded cotton salwars,
they would praise me for my simplicity. (Till now it hasn't happened!)”

She is
Bharatborn
She seems to be an avid reader. “Even when relatives warned her that with her
reading enthusiasm, she would get her reading glasses at age 15”
she went on and on… and got the glasses “ONLY at forty”.
She calls it her "triumph”. 

From philosophy to history and literature, from love to hatred, she has
expressed her views on a wide range of topics, themes and issues.
Over to Bharatborn:
Romance to me is like America. I know it exists; but haven’t been there.
(I am talking of romance with its modern, limited meaning.)
MU asked me to name my most favourite romantic song in Hindi or English.
But the language I learnt first is Kannada and
I learnt to appreciate Kannada songs first.
If I stick to film music, the two songs which come to mind are
‘Aakaashave Beelali Mele’ and ‘Cheluvaada Muddaada, Nimmanthe’.
The first one is a promise by the man that even if the sky falls on them,
or the earth breaks, he is hers.

The second one is a conversation between a husband and wife.
Wife is pregnant and they are discussing the sex of the baby.
Husband wants a daughter just as beautiful and good as his wife
and the wife wants a son as magnificent as her husband.
Both, in the end come to a compromise and
decide to have twins, one of each sex!

I delighted in these songs even before I understood the meaning of romance.
I’m not much exposed to English music.
But I love some of Lobo songs, especially 'Love Me For What I Am'.
O Mere Dil Ke Chain is one of my most favourite romantic songs in Hindi.
But I admit I fell for it before I understood the lyrics.
I fell for the tune and Kishore’s voice.
But I fell in love with ‘Abhi Na Jaao Chodkar’and
‘Achhaji Mein Haari' after I understood the lyrics.
There is another song which I haven’t heard much but
is always at the back of my mind. I don’t know the singers or the movie.
“Sochthi hoon ye kya kiya maine…kyo ye sar dard leliya maine…”
Does anyone know this song?
My favourite romantic movies in Hindi --
Yes Boss, Sparsh and Teesri Kasam
(Raj Kapoor & Waheeda -- this was the only movie in which I could tolerate Raj)
In English, the choice is simple -- You’ve Got Mail.
I don’t see English movies much.
Romance and flowers are very similar -- beautiful and short-lived.
And spread joy around.
Here’s wishing all of you fresh flowers everyday, all through the year.

[P.S To Bharatborn: Thanks for being my guest and for sharing your favourite songs and movies. 'O Mere Dil Ke Chain' is my favourite too. To All: Enjoy the music! ]
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BB
Oh mere dil ki chain...is my favorite too.Dil ko duwa? He can say that again.
KishoreK's voice is match less.
I didnt know you could put in songs in other languages too.
I would have put in my recent Tamil favorites.
Me not much in touch with recent Hindi songs-I tolerate B4U for hubby's sake.
Hehe would rather watch news to make my own views.
MU
pls continue ur music seva.You are doing great!
Regards
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Hey BB :)))) Like that America crack on the goooood ole' limited version of mordern romance was cool or what?! Likeeeed it :))) Muchaass :)))
And I rillly rilly like that song you chose - like its my hindi version of *breathless* or what! ? :)))
Thanks Ms. MU! I louuve BB too :)))
BTW you ignored a rather fat comment I wrote to you on one of these posts.. so whose acting all princessy now? yea? :)
GO FIGURE!
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Hi MU
Lovely presentation.
BB
The songs of your choice in Hindi are very good. I enjoyed the clipping.
Indu
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Bharatborn
I have always enjoyed the humour in your writings. Thanks for browsing my other blogs. Keep visiting. Cheers and Regards.
I wasn't sure if you would see this post... it's been a while since I saw you on SULS. I'm glad you checked the blog and liked it too. Thanks for being MU's guest. You sure are a VIP in your own special way.
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Gold, thanks.
Red, THANK YOU. i heard that song only twice and it has stayed in my mind.
Ehsaas, those are the very lines i choose to sing. in fact i start the song at that point. even my kitchen walls have them by heart now. hehhe.
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Know what Mu? I feel very important, a real VIP! Thanks a lot for this.
Enjoyed it very much. and enjoyed the pics you chose. not only mine I've read your other blogs too.
It's a while since i heard that song. so enjoyed the music too.
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Ehsaas
As you said, the lyrics of 'O Mere Dil Ke Chain' are beautiful. The song was penned by Mazrooh Sultanpuri for film Mere Jeevan Sathi. Thanks and Regards.
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MU ,
Keep it up u r doing an excellent job
Bharatborn,
Gud to know u thru ur songs..aye mere dil ke chain what a deep menaing in couple of stanza in that one ..especially like these lines
yu to akelaa hi aqasar, gir ke sambhal sakataa hu mai
tum jo pakad lo haath meraa, duniyaa badal sakataa hu mai
maangaa hai tumhe duniyaa ke liye
ab Kud hii sanam faisalaa kiijiye
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Ms Red Straw
You like Mukesh?? Thanks for the link. Cheers!!
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Gold Sweets
I also loved those pics -- of the twin babies and the love-birds. Thanks and Regards.
[P.S. I tried hard for a girl's pic in "un-ironed salwar" to add effect to the 'simplicity' factor...but couldn't find an appropriate something...
. I hope BB likes the blog.]
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