tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post2145038370560425102..comments2024-03-24T08:18:33.058-04:00Comments on Conversations Over Chai: My Favourites: Songs of CelebrationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-82343497612589257702012-01-03T02:12:44.283-05:002012-01-03T02:12:44.283-05:00You too?! We have all been sick, one after the oth...You too?! We have all been sick, one after the other! :( I'm glad you are feeling better, and I'm so sorry I missed this comment before. I think any party song list is incomplete without AAA. :) C'mon, you think I would have missed a chance to put in an Amitabh song? And this one is really cute.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-58097114100669952162012-01-03T02:11:03.792-05:002012-01-03T02:11:03.792-05:00That song is so much fun, Tina. Especially since S...That song is so much fun, Tina. Especially since Sadhana looks so flirtatious throughout. I just shudder at the song being wasted on Rajendra Kumar, though! <br /><br />No one likes <i>My name is Anthony Gonsalvez</i> for its musical greatness; it is for the absolute brilliance of its sequence. :)Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-32310730608008757262012-01-03T02:09:05.505-05:002012-01-03T02:09:05.505-05:00I really don't know how I missed replying to t...I really don't know how I missed replying to this, Tina. :( <br /><br />I don't know if the segregation of the sexes is a particularly Indian thing - you tell me. :) But you poor thing! To be on show can be really unnerving!Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-2194108327127807912011-12-30T12:50:08.436-05:002011-12-30T12:50:08.436-05:00Sharmi, *grin*. It must have hurt quite a few Beng...Sharmi, *grin*. It must have hurt quite a few Bengalis to see their so-sedate hero have to do something so <i>masala</i>. But for all his professed distaste (see Shilpi's comment below), he was good enough actor to make it seem like he was having a good time. I really, really liked him as an actor after watching him in Amanush.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-51559046252302121442011-12-30T06:55:13.882-05:002011-12-30T06:55:13.882-05:00nice. only I just cringed watching Uttam Kumar jiv...nice. only I just cringed watching Uttam Kumar jive!! So not up to his inculcated image of the Bong hero!Sharmihttp://www.oldfilmsgoingthreadbare.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-85096487098170242052011-12-28T19:01:33.949-05:002011-12-28T19:01:33.949-05:00Shilpi, I think Choti Si Mulaqat was deservedly a ...Shilpi, I think <i>Choti Si Mulaqat</i> was deservedly a flop. It was quite a painful movie. But uttam Kumar looked like he was having a blast during this sequence; no one would have said he was uncomfortable. Please, do, do put up your blog about your father!Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-19955029614724031682011-12-28T12:54:22.558-05:002011-12-28T12:54:22.558-05:00Quite a nice selection and I was surprised to find...Quite a nice selection and I was surprised to find Chotsi Mulaqqat in the list mainly because hardly anyone remembers this flop film. Uttam Kumar was not at all comfortable in this Hindi version of his Bengali film- Agniparikha- he mentioned to dad (dad played a role in this film) that he was definitely not happy singing and dancing in that manner he was not used to it since he belonged to the the then sedate world of Bengali films, now of course Bengali films are no different from the Hindi films.Shilpi Bosehttp://www.itistastyma.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-20868797596165628962011-12-28T10:50:51.188-05:002011-12-28T10:50:51.188-05:00Thanks, pacifist. I love the sight of Christmas tr...Thanks, pacifist. I love the sight of Christmas trees all decked up, the candles in the windows, too; I love the carols. When we were in Bangalore, we used to have carollers come by. It was so nice to sit out in the dark and listen to them. I even went to St Xavier's School in Bombay on Christmas Eve after I got married, so I could listen to the carols in the chapel. <br /><br />I'm not much of a party goer, and am not looking forward to New Year shenanigans as you put it. IF that is being a stuffed shirt, then I'm happy being one. I feel like Grinch and Scrooge combined. In fact, I have a sneaking sympathy for both. <br /><br />The Johnny Walker song is fantastic! I'm sure there is an irony somewhere in that particular song being sung at a party. :))Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-51578431284030126622011-12-28T10:37:18.910-05:002011-12-28T10:37:18.910-05:00Christmas eve and Christmas is over. IT's '...Christmas eve and Christmas is over. IT's 'Silent night Holy Night' completely, with family, here in the German speaking part of Switzerland. Not a soul on the streets exept quiet glowing candlelight glowing lighting the windowpanes.<br /><br />After this peace I refuse to let the mood turn to the shenanigans of NewYear's eve (I know, stuffed shirt that I am), and usually leave town. At present I'm in Muscat (my first ever middle east visit).<br /><br />But I looooove hindi film party songs, and your list is great and rollicking. What's a party without Johny Walker, though, with a moral about drinking at parties. LOL!<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrRAgliKEs4&feature=relatedpacifistnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-77926425836618093642011-12-27T23:36:48.162-05:002011-12-27T23:36:48.162-05:00Christmas Eve is over, and I was down with flu, so...Christmas Eve is over, and I was down with flu, so I didn't feel much like celebrating. :( But (perking up) I'm over the worst of it now, and New Year's Eve is beckoning - lovely songs on your list, Anu, though I'm surprised to see AAA there. :) I thought you would restrict yourself to the black and white era.Ruhinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-70864333561197570562011-12-27T16:18:52.885-05:002011-12-27T16:18:52.885-05:00Lovely songs, Anu. I love 'Aaj kal tere mere p...Lovely songs, Anu. I love 'Aaj kal tere mere pyar ke charche' and 'My name is Anthony Gonsalvez' the best (yeah, my musical taste is quite suspect) but the scenes were such fun! I also like this one from a film I saw recently:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bepb5LwYWo8Tinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-74118870109493225892011-12-27T16:15:50.337-05:002011-12-27T16:15:50.337-05:00I'll agree to the 'segregation of the sexe...I'll agree to the 'segregation of the sexes' statement, Anu. :( Is this a particularly US Indian thing? <br />Seems to me that it is so, because of what you said about not <br />experiencing it until you came here! Where I am, everytime we go to an <br />Indian gathering, all the women huddle together in the kitchen or the <br />family room - I'm useless at cooking, and I always feel like I'm on show<br /> since I'm the only gori around.Tinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-71840245285551896732011-12-27T12:09:35.194-05:002011-12-27T12:09:35.194-05:00Pradeep, the problem is that when women are bemoan...Pradeep, the problem is that when women are bemoaning their lost loves, they are usually in a martyred mood! All sweet and forgiving and wishing the men all the happiness they deserve, while surreptiously wiping off the single tear that will roll down their damask cheeks! <br /><br />Honestly, they make me want to get out of my seat and belt the heroine one, too! <br /><br />I have <i>voilent</i> tendencies! LOL<br /><br />But good idea for a compilation - a battle of the sexes. See who comes out looking worse for the wear. I shall think about it. *grin*Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-20729835816276365882011-12-27T12:05:52.102-05:002011-12-27T12:05:52.102-05:00I was just pulling your leg, my friend. :) I do dr...I was just pulling your leg, my friend. :) I do drink but occasionally, but when I do, I like to pair the food and wine just right. <br /><br />Try sipping the lassi (if you can!) the next time you eat SI food. That will give you enough space for eating. <br /><br />Come over to the US - Lalitha and I will take turns to cook for you. It's a pleasure to cook for someone who actually <i>likes</i> food!Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-19392943910279284412011-12-27T10:26:02.169-05:002011-12-27T10:26:02.169-05:00Anu, bring on the female perspective:) There must ...Anu, bring on the female perspective:) There must be songs with the boot on the other foot! Angst party songs where the heroine bemoans the lack of love/fidelity of the man and sings.Would be an interesting compilation!E Pradeephttp://epradeep98.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-12665580287070338342011-12-27T04:55:09.870-05:002011-12-27T04:55:09.870-05:00You are in poora giving Yuletide mood, aren't ...You are in poora giving Yuletide mood, aren't you?<br />Thank you, Samir. :-)<br />I remember you posting something on these lines.<br />I will have to check which whites go with indian food.<br />Thanks for that Kabab tip, but it doesn't help me much, I am a vegetarian. But I can drop a line or so next time when I'm with friends. ;-)harveyhttp://harveypam.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-59079277581342173172011-12-27T04:51:12.985-05:002011-12-27T04:51:12.985-05:00No, Anu, I hardly drink. Really! It is all for my ...No, Anu, I hardly drink. Really! It is all for my guests. My weakness is not the drink but food! Though a good schnaps after the good food makes good space for more good food!<br /><br />You are right with Lassi, but it fills as well. Phir khane ka mood chala jata hai.harveyhttp://harveypam.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-62746226331386627772011-12-26T19:03:26.811-05:002011-12-26T19:03:26.811-05:00harvey, you have been partying non-stop, and you s...harvey, you have been partying non-stop, and you still want wine suggestions? At this rate you won't be able to stand up for New Year's eve, much less dance to <i>Phir na kehna Michael daru peeke dhanga karta hai</i>. LOL <br /><br />ps: Lassi is the best combination with spicy south Indian food. :))<br /><br />Samir, wah! I have a dinner party coming up, and I'm thinking of pairing a nice full-bodied red with tandoori chicken. :)Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-30229455040728129312011-12-26T18:59:13.590-05:002011-12-26T18:59:13.590-05:00Nadira thanked Raj Kapoor for giving her the role ...Nadira thanked Raj Kapoor for giving her the role of Maya; she also chastised him for giving her the role of Maya. The gratitude was because she hadn't really had a meaty role since her debut; the chastisement because everyone promptly typecast her as a vamp after the movie. :) She was his rakhee sister, and very fond of him. <br /><br />The gown she wears when she first sees RK playing cards? It was stitched so tight that she couldn't sit down wearing it. She said when she saw herself on screen, she was so thrilled at how she looked that she promptly forgave RK all the pain of shooting in it.Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-26588433287921703372011-12-26T18:06:45.950-05:002011-12-26T18:06:45.950-05:00Ask & you shall receive
http://www.mouthshut.c...Ask & you shall receive<br />http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Tips-on-Buying-a-Wine-review-oltrsrtnom <br />I did not know about Zweigelt with Pakoras, but you are right about the "not too tikhaa". <br />Some whites do pair well with Indian foods, especially the less spicy vegetarian variety.<br />I would stay away from the Bordeaux or Barolo reds.<br />Of late, I find that Cote Du Rhone's or Chianti's go well with Kababs.Samirhttp://www.oenophile-samir.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-40552315672587384082011-12-26T16:40:24.542-05:002011-12-26T16:40:24.542-05:00Finding a wine to go with indian food is so diffic...Finding a wine to go with indian food is so difficult. The one thing which goes good for sure is Zweigelt with Pakoras (but not too thikaa). I totally skip the white (though so good for hot summer days) for indian food and take the heavier red ones. Though I find beer always suits the spicy south indian food. <br /><br />As an oenophile, what would you suggest, Samir? *trying to get a muft ka consultation*harveyhttp://harveypam.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-35927173563533780802011-12-26T16:34:40.231-05:002011-12-26T16:34:40.231-05:00Celebrations! Celebrations!
I have been falling fr...Celebrations! Celebrations!<br />I have been falling from one party into the next since two weeks. Thank God, the X'mas weekend was calm, like Christmas should be.but all the same tons of food. I think I will have to starve the next year to come down to my normal weight.<br />Celebrations is a nice topic for the list, much better than my so jao, so while I sleep you celebrate! :-)<br /><br />I didn't know of this gender segregation. Sounds.... ahem... how to say it without sounding patronising... you know what I mean. I hardly have any contact to the Indian diaspora here, thus can't say how they party.<br /><br />Loved your list! I was particularly overjoyed to find huzur is kadhar bhi na in the list and mudh mud ke. As a die hard fan of Raj you must already be knowing this but still. Nadira had just signed her divorce papers on the day mudh mudh ke na dekh was filmed. And she felt in no position to wear the robe leave alone dance in it. Raj it seems got very angry till he understood the reason and somehow he could cajole her to give the shot.<br /><br />The only song which I can come up with right now is, karo baate mulaqate from Bhanwar<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd6Z3hWlT8A<br /><br />and speaking of christmas<br />michael daaru pike dhandha karta hai, oops sorry michael daaru pike danga karta hai<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ58Oc10qTI<br /><br />And I think this one is also a new year song<br />yeh raatein nayi purani from Julie<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjwblYfKRnsharveyhttp://harveypam.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-77022883583332565152011-12-26T13:21:17.271-05:002011-12-26T13:21:17.271-05:00Pradeep, I did edit your post to set the links rig...Pradeep, I did edit your post to set the links right as you requested. :) <br /><br />I like all the songs in your list - as songs - but other than <i>Chura liya</i> and perhaps <i>Lakhon hain yahan dilwale</i> none of the others constitute 'party songs'. <br /><br />I do like most of the angsty party songs where the hero (usually) is always bemoaning the lack of love / fidelity / whatever on the part of the woman he loves - but honestly, everytime I see a situation like that, I'm wondering why someone doesn't get the guy out - pronto! <br /><br />The songs are beautiful usually, but as a woman, I certainly wouldn't want an ex-boyfriend coming over my engagement party and singing deeply meaningful songs explaining how I was such an unfaithful ----! :)Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-35594712688294515852011-12-26T12:21:45.829-05:002011-12-26T12:21:45.829-05:00Great, you have company here with one more less-di...Great, you have company here with one more less-distinguished member suffering the Two Left Feet Syndrome, in company of a wife who is a trained classical dancer!!! I am anxious to look for reasons to escape parties in every possible way and as the citizenry gets ready to twist and turn, I have to keep giving explanations as to why I don't enjoy it a wee bit. So, the mobiles come out (Thank God for these mobiles) and I suddenly remember unknown friends and get into long conversations with them till the food is served. <br /><br />Am a die-hard fan of old, depressing songs; the more, the merrier, so it's kind of difficult to get party-dance songs into my head. Additionally, think that modern party songs are fairly decent and catchy while the old ones, esp with tragic overtones, are more memorable (strictly personal opinion). Small effort made to scratch my head and the results are:1. Aaja Aaja Main Hoon Pyaar Terahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClaIjmOoJTo&feature=related 2. O Haseena Zulfonwaalihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jce60yu1Wgw&feature=related 3. Bholi Soorat Dil ke Khotehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVI83j8GmO8&feature=related 4. Chura Liya Hai Tumnehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLDMp5xf8uE&feature=related5. Baar Baar Dekho Hazaar Baar Dekhohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOcjM384SsA&feature=related6. Duniya Pagal Haihttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsQJNbJPyck7. Lakhon Hain Yahan Dilwalehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxeWNqGBTL4E Pradeephttp://epradeep98.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2309362817539389132.post-55452998843944631872011-12-26T10:43:30.307-05:002011-12-26T10:43:30.307-05:00Thanks, Madhu. I should have known you would have ...Thanks, Madhu. I should have known you would have a party songs list! I didn't have the time to go and check, but I did now, when I saw your comment. :)) <br /><br /><i>Hai hai hai yeh nigahein</i> was on my list, and so was <i>Aage bhi jaane na tu</i> But I nixed the former because I wanted to have <i>Chheda mere dil ne</i>, and <i>Aage bhi</i> because while it was definitely sung at a party, it was too deeply philiosophical, and a portent of doom. (LOL) That is also the reason why <i>Aasman pe khuda</i> didn't make the final cut.<br /><br />And yes, I'm surprised that we had only one song duplicated over both lists! This cannot be allowed to continue... :)<br /><br /><i>That 'segregation of the sexes' sounds really rather odd to me. </i><br /><br />Madhu, it sounds odd to me too. :) I'm not a party animal myself but I have <i>never </i> had friends over and had them separate into two rooms on the basis of their gender - <i>until</i> I came to the US. Here, in most places, <i>even</i> if it is only a small get-together, with two or three families, the womn will all end up in the kitchen or dining room, and the men will all be in the living room! <br /><br />Now I have Samir corroborating my statement too! (I was hoping this was a New England aberration!)Anu Warrierhttp://anuradhawarrier.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com