Twilight Thoughts

Ghazal

2010-01-25T00:30:00.001-08:00

Mein Khayal Hoon Kisi Aur Ka Mujhe Sochta Koi Aur Hai
Sar-E-Aeenah Mera Aks Hai Pas-E-Aeenah Koi Aur Hai

I dwell in the wish of one while another keeps me in his
thoughts
In the mirror it is my reflection, but behind the mirror is someone else

Mein Kisi Keh Dast-E-Talab Mein Hoon To Kisi Keh Harf-E-Dua Mein Hoon
Mein Naseeb Hoon Kisi Aur Ka Mejhe Maangta Koi Aur Hai

I am (easily) attained by one yet some one else prays to attain me
I have become the destiny of one while another begs for me

Ajab Aitabar-O-Bey Aitabaree Ke Darmayan Hai Zindagi
Mein Qareeb Hoon Kisi Aur Keh Mujhe Jaanta Koi Aur Hai

Life seems to straddle between a certain belief and disbelief
I am intimate with one but another actually knows (understands) me

Meri Roshni Teri Khat-O-Khaal Se Mukhtalif To Nahin Magar
Tu Qareeb Aa Tujhe Dekh Loon Tu Wohi Hai Yaa Koi Aur Hai

My light is nothing other than the drawn line and mole of your face, but
Come close so that I see if you are the same or someone else

Tujhe Dushmanon Ki Khabar Na thi Mujhe Doston Ka Pata Na tha
Teri Daastan Koi Aur Thi Mera Waaqaya Koi Aur Hai

You are not aware of your foes, I don't know who my friends are
Your tale was something else, my episode is something else

Jo Milen Kabhi Unhen Poochna nahiiN Dekhna Unhen Ghaur Sey
Jinhen Raastey Mein Khabar Hui Keh Yeh Raasta Koi Aur Hai

When you meet him (them) do not question, just look at him attentively
The one who discovered along the way that this path is another path

Wohi Munsifon Ki Rawaayat Hai Wohi Faisala'on Ki Ebarat Hai
Mera Jurm Ko Koi Aur Tha Ye Meri Sazaa Koi Aur Hai

The narratives and verdicts of the Just are such that
My crime was one person but my punishment is someone else

Jo Meri Reyazat-E-Neem Shab Ko Saleem Subh Na Mil Saki
To Pir Is Key Mani To Yeh Hue Keh Yahan Khuda Koi Aur Hai

When my mid-night devotion could not attain the morning*, Saliim
What does this mean except that over here God is someone else

Meghamalhar

2009-05-14T15:38:00.000-07:00

Meghamalhar - Evokes memories of monsoon, chill breeze, thoughts of wet mud, childhood

I first heard about this movie from the song oru naru pushpamai song.

The movie is like a tender brush of feather on the cheek which touches you without actually touching you.

In this age of over dramatization and acting overboard, this movie stands tall in natural characterization and subtle expressions.

The movie is about two people an advocate (Rajiv) who is married with two kids and a story writer (Nandita) who is also married with her husband in Gulf. Initially they both meet by chance and develop a liking towards each other.

Over time their affection for each other grows and blossoms. Meanwhile Nandita comes to know that Rajiv is none other than her childhood best friend, making the relationship even more special. The words affection, friendship, love are so closely entwined, often it is difficult to separate one from the other. Rajiv professes his love to Nandita and Nandita alienates herself from Rajiv due to the sudden turn of events

The movie ends with Nandita explaining her stand, a relationship which would take us away from people who love us so much is not correct and not requied.

JANAKI JAANE RAAMAA

2009-03-12T16:59:00.000-07:00

From Malayalam Movie - Dhwani
Singer: P.Susheela
MD: Naushad

Medicinal properties of Music, what do I say
When music,words and singer are in perfect symphony
the magic which happens is undescribable.

Vishaadha kaale sakhathwameva
During Depression time, u are my friend

Bhayaantha kaare prbhathwameva
When I am in fear you are the light

Janakee jaane ramaa janakee jaane
Kadhana nidhaanam naaham jaane
Moksha kavaadam naaham jaane
Janakee jaane ramaa ramaa ramaa
Janakee jaane ramaa

Vishaadha kaale sakhathwameva
Bhayaantha kaare prbhathwameva (visha)
Bhavaapthi nouka thwameva dheva (bha)
Bhaje bhavantham ramaabhiraama (bhaje)

Sambhala Hai Maine

2008-10-09T10:52:00.000-07:00

Excellent lyrics, beautiful voice, perfect whistling makes this song really a treat to listen

sambhaalaa hai maine bahut apne dil ko,
zubaan par teraa fir bhee naam aa rahaa hai
jahaa raaz ko chhupaayaa naa jaaye,
mohabbat mein aisa makaam aa rahaa hai

banaayaa hain maine tujhe apanaa saathee,
rahe kis tarah fir mere hosh baakee

nazar yun bahakane lagee hai ki jaise,
mere saamne koee jaam aa rahaa hai

ye Zulfon ke baadal ghanere, ghanere,
mere baajooon par jo too ne bikhere

mai samjha ki jaise meree dhadakanon ko,
teree dhadakanon kaa payaam aa rahaa hai

Rama Namame

2008-04-07T14:17:00.000-07:00

Desh

One of my favorite Ragas,
HariKambhoji janya

Aa: S R2 M1 P N3 S
Av: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S

Rama namame is a scintillating song, which erases
all your misery just by listening to it

Rama Namame thudhi maname
Kshemam murave ee dhiname sitaa---

VadanaigaL Pala SodanaigaL Yavum
(Raghu)Nathanai ninanindil nadume

Here's a link to this song

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/carnatic_vocal/s/ragam.184/

By Priya Sisters

Muthukkalo kangal

2008-03-20T15:04:00.001-07:00

One of my favorite old songs

Muthukkalo kangal - nenjirukkum varai

Highlights

Beautiful usage of Sitar
Mellifluous voice of P.Susheela
Amazing lyrics of kannadhasan
simplicity of the video

In the first para, lyrics like thenral thaalatta, kaalai neeratta
have been sung with so much bhava it really gives a lullaby effect

kannip pennai mella mella thenral thaalaatta
kadalin alaigal oadivandhu kaalai neeraatta
ezhundha inbam enna en ennam aengum aekkam enna
virundhu kaetpadhenna adhaiyum viraindhu kaetpadhenna

Link to song http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/tamil/s/movie_name.4922/

2008-01-19T19:27:00.000-08:00

KANDA NAAL MUDHALAI - MADHUVANTI

The Mesmerizing Raaga Madhuvanti can be aptly
compared to dance of peacock - Mayura natanam

Transcending listeners to fantasy world of
happiness, tranquility and Nirvana.

My Favorite Lines

Neela mayil thanaai nenjamum marakka villai
Nesamudan Kalantha Pasamum Maraya villai

Kola Kumaran Mana Koyinil nirainthu vitaaan
Kuru nagai thanai kaati naru malar sooti vitaan

First Blog

2008-01-15T16:22:00.000-08:00

The First Blog would be a Comprehensive List of all my Friends, about all of whom
I often think about and wish they were with me

Cousins

1. Sangeetha - One of my closest cousins, ( My Aunts daughter)
2. Aravind - Highly intelligent , one I look upon (My Aunts Son)
3. Hemanth - As children we used to play together, with him scaring me always (My Aunts son)
4. Anand - A great Mentor I must say. (My Aunts son)
5.Harini - Very friendly person. (My Uncle's daughter)
6.Supraja - Supraja is Special of all my cousins, truly gifted child. (My Uncles daughter)
7. Krishna - Whiz kid, who am sure is going to do wonders ( My Uncles son)
8.Srija - Lady with Golden Smile ( My Uncles Daughter)

Chinmaya Friends

1. Bhavya - My first best friend, really wonderful person
2. R.S Lakshmi - We three were a Riot !
3. Sara - Noble Sara

Seniors

1.Padmini - Beauty with Brains !
2. Radhika - Enthusiasm was Thy Name
3. Supraja - Sweet and rolly polly
4. Smitha Mukerjee - The Golden Duck
5. Arun - Kind, does a lot of noble work
6. Diwakar - Whiz kid who made it big as a Doc
7. Deepak Dash - Who can forget his "Ajaa Ajaa mein hoon pyar thera"
8. Rakesh - Fondly called me kosu

Teachers

1.Nalini Mam - Wonderful teacher, who motivated and encouraged us all
2. Kalai Mam - Librarian, who encouraged my love for books
3. Mallika - Great Hindi Teacher
4. Thiruppura sundari - Friendly Physics Mam
5. Rita Mam - Disciplined yet Kind

Karthikeyan School

1. Nandu - Friend, philosopher and Guide , she is guiding me always
2. Usha - Great friend who provides so
much love and warmth
3. Rukku - Very close friend, whom my Dad was worried I will elope with !
4. Raghu- We became way closer after school, a person I can be myself with
5. Bhaski - Tries to instill some goodness in all of us with little success
6. DHB - The Comedian of our gang, wonderful friend who helped me lot in B'lore
7. Shine - Well Mannered and Polished, must have been an Englishman
8. Aways - The first guy who fell for me !! Haa Haa

Teachers

1. Aruna Maam - Thats when I fell in love with programming
2. Maha - Wonderful teacher
3. Saradha - English Teacher

BITS - Pilani

Those were the days , when everything was casual
Funny were the exams, when failing was usual

Friends

Karthik Ram - Nandu's friend, we havve become quite close
after her demise

1. Priya - Friend for life, she abetted me in all crimes
2. JJ - Wins over all by her gift of the gab
3. Aishu - Sweet and stud of the wing, (Nine pointer)
4. Gako - Witty and Charming, that Shivashankari for u
5. Jannu - Very close friends who teaches all, how to live
6. Badi - Geek I shld say, very smart (Nine pointer too)
7.Prianka - Model of the wing, lot of Northies were behind her
8. Anu - Sweet and caring Friend
9.Angel - The naive gal from thiruthiraipoondi
10. Anusha - My cousin, Enthu pot and used to be our Leader
11. Ramya - Paadum Kuyil of our Wing

12. Sany,J, Vijju - Great ppl whom I got to know final year
13. Archana , Prathi , Lava- Chemistry frnds

Seniors and Frnds

Abbhi - Abhi took me under her wing in BITS
KOBA - Great friend who was always there for us
Prassu - Mentor and close friend
Ranju - Smart and funny, had great Holi times with Ranju
Tub - One of the rare ppl whom you find who are true friends
RajaGopal - simplicity thy name

KU
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KP doesnt join this list as she more like my sister

1. Vidya - My senior who made my transition so easy
2. Kuyil - Great friend who shares my love for Tamil songs
3. Ashok - Wondeful senior who helped us all
4. Sathya - Really sweet person, nice to have known her
5. Dana - Caring and helpful, very close friend.
6. Madhuri - Frank and straightfwd, great friend
7. Shalini - Beauty of our crowd , who made lots of hearts flutter
8. Vamsi - Really helpful and wonderful friend
9. Santy - My Bro who took care of me
10. Sathya - Composed and Smart, Appa of our Wing
11. JD AKA Enthusiasm
12. Guna AKA JOLLU
13. Karthi - My Duet Partner
14. Raga - Hero Sir, friendly and smart
15. Sundar Vadivel - Friendly and to the point
16. Sundar - Lightens up the crowd, with his humor
17. Dinesh - Dinesh gaaru chaala manchi frnd
18. Madhu - One who impresses all with his wide range of knowledge
19. Shyam - Kiddo of the gang

My Current Roommates
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1.Nancy - Lucky to get such a roommate, who puts up with me
2.Vidya - Caring and lovely friend