Very recently I heard this song from the film "Namastey London" at my friend Subham's house and got blown away by the song, tempo and its lyrics. I am liking it more I hear it. How could I ever miss to hear this song.... it is just awesomely sung and composed. Here goes the song and the lyrics following it:
Main Jahaan Rahoon, Main Kahin Bhi Hoon
Teri Yaad Saaath Hai
Kisi Se Kahoon, Ke Nahi Kahoon
Yeh Jo Dil Ki Baat Hai
Kehne Ko Saath Apane Ek Duniya Chalti Hai
Per Chhupke Is Dil Mein Tanhaayi Palti Hai
Bas Yaad Saath Hai , Teri Yaad Saaath Hai
Main Jahaan Rahoon, Main Kahin Bhi Hoon
Teri Yaad Saaath Hai
Kahin To Dil Mein Yaadon Ki, Ek Suli Gad Jaati Hai,
Kahin Har Ek Tasveer Bhahut Hi Dhondhali Pad Jati Hai,
Koi Nayi Duniya Ke Naye Rango Mein Khush Rehta Hai ,
Koi Sab Kuch Paake Bhi Yeh Mann Hi Mann Kehta Hai,
Kehne Ko Saath Apane Ek Duniya Chalti Hai ,
Per Chhupke Is Dil Mein Tanhaayi Palti Hai,
Bas Yaad Saath Hai , Teri Yaad Saaath Hai ,
Kahin To Beete Kal Ki yadein, Dil Mein Hi Utar Jaati Hai,
Kahin Jo Dhage Tute To Malaayen Bhikar Jaati ,
Koi Dil Mein Jagah Nayi, Baaton Ke Liye Rakhta Hai,
Koi Apni Palko Par Yaadon Ke Diye Rakhta Hai,
Kehne Ko Saath Apane Ek Duniya Chalti Hai ,
Per Chhupke Is Dil Mein Tanhaayi Palti Hai,
Bas Yaad Saath Hai , Teri Yaad Saaath Hai !!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Leh and Markha Valley Trek
20Jun2008, Sunday - Flight from Delhi to Leh :
The irritating alarm started ringing at 0245 hrs reminding me about my flight to Leh. I stopped the alarm and reluctantly got up from the cozy bed. After freshening up I took a quick shower and finalized my backpack packing and camera - all is well packed and batteries are fully charged. Ideally it should take around 30 minutes drive to reach Airport and would give me enough time board the Airdeccan flight departing at 5AM.
I got a phone call from Rahul-da who is anxiously waiting in the airport for me to join in. I assured him that I would reach well in time. My friend Partha, who works at Delhi drops me at Airport ... it took us 25 mins to reach the Delhi Airport from Partha's house. It is still dark outside and about to dawn. I found Rahul-da impatiently waiting at the entrance gate and together we went inside to collect the boarding pass. After getting the boarding pass, I went to meet the other new friends from Pune - Raja, his cousin Sunny, Leena, her sister Nirmal and Lekha. Raja was having a troubled time after he broke his glass but soon he could get his spare glass out of the checked in luggage during luggage identification.
Our flight departed at the right time and luckily I got the window seat. We could find very few Indians as co-passengers, except few newly married couples. We realized that the temperature difference between outside and inside the aircraft is causing the fog coming outside of the air conditioner.
The flight duration from Delhi to Leh is just 1Hr30min. I could see many co-passengers continuing their sleep inside the aircraft, while few others like me are excited about flying over the Himalayas and peeping out of the porthole to capture the snow capped Himalayan mountain peaks. I could get great views of the Himalayas which is difficult to explain. I tried to capture them with my camera.
Soon, the landscape changed from black and white snow filled mountains to barren rocky mountains with very fewer green vegetation in pockets of valleys. The water stream running through the vast mountain desert tell us all about the rough weather condition in that vast terrain. The light and shade compositions attributed by the sunlight and clouds are just fascinating which keeps changing as the clouds keep floating around. So, the same frame would look very different from time to time with the play of lights and shades.
The flight gradually descended taking sharp turns and twists on to the plains of Leh. We all passengers were thrilled as the wings of the aircraft went unusually close to a monastery (Spituk Monastery) just before touching the small airstrip of Leh. The passengers applauded and cheered after the skillful landing of the aircraft.
Leh Airport is restricted army area and all passengers are escorted by jawans with smile on their face. The moment we descended from the Aircraft, we all were left spellbound for few moments by the sights outside. The magnificent view of lofty mountains and colouration due play of sunlight and white fluffy clouds filled all our heart. This is what we were longing to see in our naked eyes. It is something natural and unbelievable. We could see mountainous desert all around us and some snow filled white peaks. We couldn't stopped taking out our camera but soon stopped by security guards because of army restrictions.
Soon after collecting all our luggage we stepped out of the Airport and found someone from Tapo Stanzin's office waiting for us to receive us. He took us to Mahey Guest House located in Tukcha Main Road, Leh. We are suppose to take rest for two days to get acclimatized to Leh's high altitude before we start our trek.
The Mahey Guest House provided us a cozy and homely environment. The view from the courtyard is remarkable. They have a small garden where we could find variety of flowers and vegetables. The green of the garden gives a very good match to dark grey mountains in the front with brilliant white peaks and blue sky. The white cloud playing a vital role in forming patterns of shadows on the mountains and plains in the front. And the pattern keeps changing every minute because of drifting clouds.
I could experienced that the place is unusually calm and quite. It is so quieter that one could hear the humming flies or bees passing by - everything felt so nicer to our eyes and ears. The view from Mahey Valley Guest House is so much picturesque. The colourful flowers in midst of green vegetations, dark mountains in the front with blue sky is just awesome. I felt like sitting there rest of the day and watch them again and over again. I could see so many sparrows and other birds chirping and playing around the coutyard of our guest house.
As we entered the guest house we found an inviting dining hall cum lobby decorated in tibetian/ladakhi style - tea table and low raised cushioned seats running all around the endge of the room - very similar to Japanese dining setup. The tibetian chanting music playing at the background have added a new dimension to the setup.
We were all very hungry, having skipped our morning breakfasts. We quickly ordered for our breakfast and went for freshening up. We finished our breakfast in our room and crashed in the bed. It was late afternoon when we woke up and hungry too. We quickly ordered for our lunch meals and gathered in the courtyard of the guesthouse for a lavish lunch. Most of the vegetables (cauliflowers, cabbages, peas), were hand picked from the garden of the guest house, had added pleasant taste to our food. After stomach full of lunch we crashed once more into our bed.
Some of us, including me was feeling slight headache, due to high altitude and lack of oxygen supply to our brain. It was only end of 2nd day when the headache had completely gone.
Rest of the day we spent watching movies in the lobby room, sipping cup of tea and admiring the view of the mountains and flowers in the guesthouse. At night we had one more round of delicious meal and went to our bed. Getting sleep was bit uneasy for many of us and we had to get up many times between our sleep to catch our breath.
21Jun2008, Monday - Resting in Leh :
(CONTINUES... ... ...)
The irritating alarm started ringing at 0245 hrs reminding me about my flight to Leh. I stopped the alarm and reluctantly got up from the cozy bed. After freshening up I took a quick shower and finalized my backpack packing and camera - all is well packed and batteries are fully charged. Ideally it should take around 30 minutes drive to reach Airport and would give me enough time board the Airdeccan flight departing at 5AM.
I got a phone call from Rahul-da who is anxiously waiting in the airport for me to join in. I assured him that I would reach well in time. My friend Partha, who works at Delhi drops me at Airport ... it took us 25 mins to reach the Delhi Airport from Partha's house. It is still dark outside and about to dawn. I found Rahul-da impatiently waiting at the entrance gate and together we went inside to collect the boarding pass. After getting the boarding pass, I went to meet the other new friends from Pune - Raja, his cousin Sunny, Leena, her sister Nirmal and Lekha. Raja was having a troubled time after he broke his glass but soon he could get his spare glass out of the checked in luggage during luggage identification.
Our flight departed at the right time and luckily I got the window seat. We could find very few Indians as co-passengers, except few newly married couples. We realized that the temperature difference between outside and inside the aircraft is causing the fog coming outside of the air conditioner.
The flight duration from Delhi to Leh is just 1Hr30min. I could see many co-passengers continuing their sleep inside the aircraft, while few others like me are excited about flying over the Himalayas and peeping out of the porthole to capture the snow capped Himalayan mountain peaks. I could get great views of the Himalayas which is difficult to explain. I tried to capture them with my camera.
Soon, the landscape changed from black and white snow filled mountains to barren rocky mountains with very fewer green vegetation in pockets of valleys. The water stream running through the vast mountain desert tell us all about the rough weather condition in that vast terrain. The light and shade compositions attributed by the sunlight and clouds are just fascinating which keeps changing as the clouds keep floating around. So, the same frame would look very different from time to time with the play of lights and shades.
The flight gradually descended taking sharp turns and twists on to the plains of Leh. We all passengers were thrilled as the wings of the aircraft went unusually close to a monastery (Spituk Monastery) just before touching the small airstrip of Leh. The passengers applauded and cheered after the skillful landing of the aircraft.
Leh Airport is restricted army area and all passengers are escorted by jawans with smile on their face. The moment we descended from the Aircraft, we all were left spellbound for few moments by the sights outside. The magnificent view of lofty mountains and colouration due play of sunlight and white fluffy clouds filled all our heart. This is what we were longing to see in our naked eyes. It is something natural and unbelievable. We could see mountainous desert all around us and some snow filled white peaks. We couldn't stopped taking out our camera but soon stopped by security guards because of army restrictions.
Soon after collecting all our luggage we stepped out of the Airport and found someone from Tapo Stanzin's office waiting for us to receive us. He took us to Mahey Guest House located in Tukcha Main Road, Leh. We are suppose to take rest for two days to get acclimatized to Leh's high altitude before we start our trek.
The Mahey Guest House provided us a cozy and homely environment. The view from the courtyard is remarkable. They have a small garden where we could find variety of flowers and vegetables. The green of the garden gives a very good match to dark grey mountains in the front with brilliant white peaks and blue sky. The white cloud playing a vital role in forming patterns of shadows on the mountains and plains in the front. And the pattern keeps changing every minute because of drifting clouds.
I could experienced that the place is unusually calm and quite. It is so quieter that one could hear the humming flies or bees passing by - everything felt so nicer to our eyes and ears. The view from Mahey Valley Guest House is so much picturesque. The colourful flowers in midst of green vegetations, dark mountains in the front with blue sky is just awesome. I felt like sitting there rest of the day and watch them again and over again. I could see so many sparrows and other birds chirping and playing around the coutyard of our guest house.
As we entered the guest house we found an inviting dining hall cum lobby decorated in tibetian/ladakhi style - tea table and low raised cushioned seats running all around the endge of the room - very similar to Japanese dining setup. The tibetian chanting music playing at the background have added a new dimension to the setup.
We were all very hungry, having skipped our morning breakfasts. We quickly ordered for our breakfast and went for freshening up. We finished our breakfast in our room and crashed in the bed. It was late afternoon when we woke up and hungry too. We quickly ordered for our lunch meals and gathered in the courtyard of the guesthouse for a lavish lunch. Most of the vegetables (cauliflowers, cabbages, peas), were hand picked from the garden of the guest house, had added pleasant taste to our food. After stomach full of lunch we crashed once more into our bed.
Some of us, including me was feeling slight headache, due to high altitude and lack of oxygen supply to our brain. It was only end of 2nd day when the headache had completely gone.
Rest of the day we spent watching movies in the lobby room, sipping cup of tea and admiring the view of the mountains and flowers in the guesthouse. At night we had one more round of delicious meal and went to our bed. Getting sleep was bit uneasy for many of us and we had to get up many times between our sleep to catch our breath.
21Jun2008, Monday - Resting in Leh :
(CONTINUES... ... ...)
Friday, June 27, 2008
Pritam's Music Composition (???)
Pritam Chakraborty is now a famous music director in Bollywood. He has many recent hits, some of the songs he seemed to compose are even topped many charts. He is really a talented guy and have good ears for music. I really liked his compositions from "Jab We Met" film.
It came to me as a shock when I saw a mail forwarded by a friend of mine. I am just copying the mail content below and leaving it to you people to comment on them.
Listen these songs and compare...
Dhoom song DHoom Macchale <-- Jesse Cook's 'Mario takes a walk'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=e3iTfEF52kw
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CvhPvxmD3mI
Race Song Pehli Nazar <-- Chinese Kim Hyung Song Sarang Hae Yo
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8KoS3weBxAg
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ffp5h_FGEJY
Race Song Zara Zara Touch Me <-- Lee-Hom Wang's 'Zhu Lin Shen Chu'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wdTrPI3mumU
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=kLU76W2qbPs&feature=related
Jab we met's 'Yeh ishq kya' <-- Anggun's Être Une Femme
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=T4poevqspsI
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=TQyU6EqWh_o&feature=related
Jab We Met Aao milo chale copy Indonesian band, Peterpan's 'Di Belakangku'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EGXniVSfSZE
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7jpUic8hWD8&feature=related
Woh Lamhe 'Kya mujhe pyaar hai'<-- Indonesian Band 'Tak bisakah'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EZTqg1MgkTY
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=2EoblYYvLsE&feature=related
Bhool Bulaiya Halla Hafiz <-- Amr Diab's Awedony
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8Xi_xOmmsRY
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=UtVerSkccgo&feature=related
Dhol Dil Liya <-- Dania Khatib's 1999 hit, 'Leiley'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Leiley-DaniaElKhateeb.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xBkp57nRE5A
Life in a Metro song Baatein kuch ankahee <-- Korean song, 'Ah Reum Dah Oon Sa Ram' by Seo Yu Seok!
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=KCTGuhPcC4Y
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ura4grIiF90&feature=related
Bhool Bhulaiyya Hare ram hare ram <-- Bill Hailey's Oriental Rock
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/OrientalRock-BillHaleyComets.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4lu3EorpiQ4
Life in a Metro song O Meri jaan <-- Queensryche's Silent Lucidity and Amr Diab's Ba'ed el Layali
Original 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-2ohGF0K4AI
Original 2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=P2y_Vbev5zs
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=3g2ICCQNQ-w
Pyar ke side effects song Jaane kya <-- 'Mahi' by Hadiqa Kiyani
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=mokJJsRfP6Q
Pritam's Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5fEHdP-5Dc
Woh Lamhe song Chal Chale <-- a 1965 track called 'A World of our own' by the band, The Seekers
Original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9oaXzrsV3Q
Pritam's Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeJ2tqPjnps
Dhoom Song DHOOM AGAIN <-- a song called 'Dudu' from Tarkan
Portions edited appropriately
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Dudu_ver2-Tarkan.rm
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/DhoomAgain-Dhoom2.rm
Speed song Tikki Tikki <-- Turkish pop superstar Tarkan's 2003 hit, 'Dudu'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=KoJ34jPX3WM
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/TikhiTikhi-Speed.rm
Agnipankh song Janmabhoomi & Zindagi hai <-- Abrar-ul-haq's 'December
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/December-AbrarUlHaq.rm
Pritam's Version 1: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Janmabhoomi-Agnipankh.rm
Pritam's Version 2: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/ZindagiHaiTo-Agnipankh.rm
Bhagam Bhag songs Signal & Afreen <-- Trinidadian Soca hit, 'Signal for Lara' by Superblue & Cheb Mami's 2001 track, 'Viens Habibi'
Original 1: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/SignalForLara-SuperBlue.rm
Original 2: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/ViensHabibi-ChebMami.rm
Pritam's Version 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=G31riHQjvDI
Pritam's Version 2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=b-65fajmsC8
Life in a Metro In dino <-- Waqar Ali's 'Mera naam hai mohobbat'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=89wB3og_yXQ
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=aQ52IJjbNg4
Raqueeb songs 'Jaane kaise' <-- Amr Diab's 2003 track, 'Allem albi' and song 'Channa ve channa' <-- Pashto singer Rahim Shah.
Original 1:http://youtube.com/watch?v=NqoXaLHFTik&feature=related
Original 2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=JplIDBi6wZE
Copy 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=rjwMsYnEJ58
Copy2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=33EJLt-NMDQ&feature=related
Kya Love Story Hai Song 'Miss you everyday' Lift of Lebanese singer Karina's 2006 chartbuster 'Alatoul'
'Jab se tum mile ho' is a lift from Pakistani singer Hadiqa Kiyani's 1996 number (album: Raaz), 'Jab se tum milay ho'!
Original 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=snIA9iR0b-0
Original 2: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/JabSeTumMilay-Hadiqa.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FJ_w0HDh0N0
Kya Love Story Hain song 'Deewana teri aankhon ka' <-- Black Eyed Peas' 'Bebot'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=gQAGh3JViyI
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nr0ASdmHF40
Kya Love Story Hai song Gum sum hai dil mera <-- Thai song, 'Oh la nor...my love' by Bird Thungchai.
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=tJjrJIh8c8k
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/GumSumHaiDil-KLSH.rm
Ankahee song Aa paas aa <-- Ottmar Liebert's 'Starry nite (March of Kings)
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/StarryNite-OttmarLiebert.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=KbsUBqQxygY
Apna sapna money money song Dil mein baji guitar <-- song, 'Sheloha shela' by the Middle Eastern group, Miami Band
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/ShelohaShela-MiamiBand.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=pCPA80elJlY
Woh Lamhe song 'Tu Jo nahi' <-- 'Tu Jo Nahi SB John
Original:http://youtube.com/watch?v=HWoKJMnMRSQ&feature=related
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=br_RJ0-rlbY
Bas ek Pal song 'Hai ishq' <-- Yuri Mrakadi's 'Arabiyon Ana'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=c8gt6agxYN0
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qoHtiN4rWJo
Pyaar Ke Side Effects song 'Is this love' <-- Paul Anka's 1969 track 'A-mi-manera'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/A-mi-manera_MyWay.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CGzMwPzc1VY
Ankahee Title song <-- Boney M's 1984 track, 'Somewhere in the world'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=68hPjUoAk4E
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Ankahee-TitleSong.rm
Gangster
Song 'Ya ali' <-- Arabic band Guitara's 'Ya ghaly'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZJi50826cu4
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dpl9o_0Dtb4&feature=related
SOng 'Lamha lamha' lifted form Waris Baig's 1998 track, 'Kal shab dekha maine'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=0wfe0u-7DpI
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dJscz7bJ080
Song 'Bheegi bheegi' lift from Mohiner Ghoraguli's Bangla jibhonmuki gaan
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xAkzopTMXHc
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=_wwsyz2YBUg&feature=related
Song Tu hi meri shab hai <-- 'Sacral Nirvana' by Oliver Shanti & Friends
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=5JXrmUD0EK0
Copy:http://youtube.com/watch?v=BklekKJPjlI&feature=related
Ek Hasina Thi
Song Akhiyaan Na Maar <-- Pakistani singer Waris Baig's 2004 track, 'Challa'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Challa-WarisBaig.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=BuFQ0aZLP8E
Song Jal Jal Ke <-- Yuri Mrakadi's 2001 track, 'Arabiyon Ana'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=gmmToe4TJw8
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=F_MYsiA3YY0
Fight Club Song Chorein ki Batein <-- Pakistani singer Ali Zafar's 'Channo ki aankhen'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=lLhylAWQgo8
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NrVm2NEoatY
Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina song 'Jhoom' Lifted from Britney Spears' commercial for Pepsi, 'Joy of Pepsi'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=HSZaif6xlWc
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wKpYRUI3o4M
Garam Masala
Songs 'Dil samundar' <-- Turkish singer Tarkan's 'Kuzu kuzu'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=u4kncVrjaQk
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4SHSxTBT4D0
Song 'Chori Chori' <-- Balwinder Safri's 'Hai rabba'
Original 1: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/ChoriChori2-GaramMasala.rm
Original 2: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/HaiRabba-DrZeus.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xT5-NxdawRI
Song'Ada' <-- song Amr Diab's Ana
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/AmrDiab-Ana.rm
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/HaiRabba-DrZeus.rm
Dhoom song Shikdum <-- Tarkan's 'Sikidim'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=g2uy7Cfl6kU
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=i2xThHWuM9A
Chocolate
Song 'Zahreeli raatein' <-- Jal's 'Aadat'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FdZDRZTf67Y
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=XyZEth7A0aw
Song 'Bheega bheega sa' <-- Abrar-ul-Haq's 'December'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/December-AbrarUlHaq.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=LCZhMHUFabI&feature=related
Song 'Halka halka sa' <-- 'Breeze from Saintes Maries'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/BreezeFromSaintesMaries-JesseCook.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xcaog3CT6Fs
Now will you call it inspiration or something else?
It came to me as a shock when I saw a mail forwarded by a friend of mine. I am just copying the mail content below and leaving it to you people to comment on them.
Listen these songs and compare...
Dhoom song DHoom Macchale <-- Jesse Cook's 'Mario takes a walk'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=e3iTfEF52kw
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CvhPvxmD3mI
Race Song Pehli Nazar <-- Chinese Kim Hyung Song Sarang Hae Yo
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8KoS3weBxAg
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ffp5h_FGEJY
Race Song Zara Zara Touch Me <-- Lee-Hom Wang's 'Zhu Lin Shen Chu'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wdTrPI3mumU
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=kLU76W2qbPs&feature=related
Jab we met's 'Yeh ishq kya' <-- Anggun's Être Une Femme
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=T4poevqspsI
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=TQyU6EqWh_o&feature=related
Jab We Met Aao milo chale copy Indonesian band, Peterpan's 'Di Belakangku'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EGXniVSfSZE
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=7jpUic8hWD8&feature=related
Woh Lamhe 'Kya mujhe pyaar hai'<-- Indonesian Band 'Tak bisakah'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EZTqg1MgkTY
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=2EoblYYvLsE&feature=related
Bhool Bulaiya Halla Hafiz <-- Amr Diab's Awedony
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=8Xi_xOmmsRY
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=UtVerSkccgo&feature=related
Dhol Dil Liya <-- Dania Khatib's 1999 hit, 'Leiley'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Leiley-DaniaElKhateeb.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xBkp57nRE5A
Life in a Metro song Baatein kuch ankahee <-- Korean song, 'Ah Reum Dah Oon Sa Ram' by Seo Yu Seok!
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=KCTGuhPcC4Y
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ura4grIiF90&feature=related
Bhool Bhulaiyya Hare ram hare ram <-- Bill Hailey's Oriental Rock
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/OrientalRock-BillHaleyComets.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4lu3EorpiQ4
Life in a Metro song O Meri jaan <-- Queensryche's Silent Lucidity and Amr Diab's Ba'ed el Layali
Original 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-2ohGF0K4AI
Original 2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=P2y_Vbev5zs
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=3g2ICCQNQ-w
Pyar ke side effects song Jaane kya <-- 'Mahi' by Hadiqa Kiyani
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=mokJJsRfP6Q
Pritam's Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5fEHdP-5Dc
Woh Lamhe song Chal Chale <-- a 1965 track called 'A World of our own' by the band, The Seekers
Original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9oaXzrsV3Q
Pritam's Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeJ2tqPjnps
Dhoom Song DHOOM AGAIN <-- a song called 'Dudu' from Tarkan
Portions edited appropriately
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Dudu_ver2-Tarkan.rm
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/DhoomAgain-Dhoom2.rm
Speed song Tikki Tikki <-- Turkish pop superstar Tarkan's 2003 hit, 'Dudu'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=KoJ34jPX3WM
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/TikhiTikhi-Speed.rm
Agnipankh song Janmabhoomi & Zindagi hai <-- Abrar-ul-haq's 'December
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/December-AbrarUlHaq.rm
Pritam's Version 1: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Janmabhoomi-Agnipankh.rm
Pritam's Version 2: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/ZindagiHaiTo-Agnipankh.rm
Bhagam Bhag songs Signal & Afreen <-- Trinidadian Soca hit, 'Signal for Lara' by Superblue & Cheb Mami's 2001 track, 'Viens Habibi'
Original 1: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/SignalForLara-SuperBlue.rm
Original 2: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/ViensHabibi-ChebMami.rm
Pritam's Version 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=G31riHQjvDI
Pritam's Version 2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=b-65fajmsC8
Life in a Metro In dino <-- Waqar Ali's 'Mera naam hai mohobbat'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=89wB3og_yXQ
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=aQ52IJjbNg4
Raqueeb songs 'Jaane kaise' <-- Amr Diab's 2003 track, 'Allem albi' and song 'Channa ve channa' <-- Pashto singer Rahim Shah.
Original 1:http://youtube.com/watch?v=NqoXaLHFTik&feature=related
Original 2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=JplIDBi6wZE
Copy 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=rjwMsYnEJ58
Copy2: http://youtube.com/watch?v=33EJLt-NMDQ&feature=related
Kya Love Story Hai Song 'Miss you everyday' Lift of Lebanese singer Karina's 2006 chartbuster 'Alatoul'
'Jab se tum mile ho' is a lift from Pakistani singer Hadiqa Kiyani's 1996 number (album: Raaz), 'Jab se tum milay ho'!
Original 1: http://youtube.com/watch?v=snIA9iR0b-0
Original 2: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/JabSeTumMilay-Hadiqa.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FJ_w0HDh0N0
Kya Love Story Hain song 'Deewana teri aankhon ka' <-- Black Eyed Peas' 'Bebot'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=gQAGh3JViyI
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nr0ASdmHF40
Kya Love Story Hai song Gum sum hai dil mera <-- Thai song, 'Oh la nor...my love' by Bird Thungchai.
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=tJjrJIh8c8k
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/GumSumHaiDil-KLSH.rm
Ankahee song Aa paas aa <-- Ottmar Liebert's 'Starry nite (March of Kings)
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/StarryNite-OttmarLiebert.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=KbsUBqQxygY
Apna sapna money money song Dil mein baji guitar <-- song, 'Sheloha shela' by the Middle Eastern group, Miami Band
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/ShelohaShela-MiamiBand.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=pCPA80elJlY
Woh Lamhe song 'Tu Jo nahi' <-- 'Tu Jo Nahi SB John
Original:http://youtube.com/watch?v=HWoKJMnMRSQ&feature=related
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=br_RJ0-rlbY
Bas ek Pal song 'Hai ishq' <-- Yuri Mrakadi's 'Arabiyon Ana'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=c8gt6agxYN0
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qoHtiN4rWJo
Pyaar Ke Side Effects song 'Is this love' <-- Paul Anka's 1969 track 'A-mi-manera'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/A-mi-manera_MyWay.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CGzMwPzc1VY
Ankahee Title song <-- Boney M's 1984 track, 'Somewhere in the world'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=68hPjUoAk4E
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Ankahee-TitleSong.rm
Gangster
Song 'Ya ali' <-- Arabic band Guitara's 'Ya ghaly'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZJi50826cu4
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dpl9o_0Dtb4&feature=related
SOng 'Lamha lamha' lifted form Waris Baig's 1998 track, 'Kal shab dekha maine'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=0wfe0u-7DpI
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dJscz7bJ080
Song 'Bheegi bheegi' lift from Mohiner Ghoraguli's Bangla jibhonmuki gaan
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xAkzopTMXHc
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=_wwsyz2YBUg&feature=related
Song Tu hi meri shab hai <-- 'Sacral Nirvana' by Oliver Shanti & Friends
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=5JXrmUD0EK0
Copy:http://youtube.com/watch?v=BklekKJPjlI&feature=related
Ek Hasina Thi
Song Akhiyaan Na Maar <-- Pakistani singer Waris Baig's 2004 track, 'Challa'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/Challa-WarisBaig.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=BuFQ0aZLP8E
Song Jal Jal Ke <-- Yuri Mrakadi's 2001 track, 'Arabiyon Ana'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=gmmToe4TJw8
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=F_MYsiA3YY0
Fight Club Song Chorein ki Batein <-- Pakistani singer Ali Zafar's 'Channo ki aankhen'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=lLhylAWQgo8
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NrVm2NEoatY
Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina song 'Jhoom' Lifted from Britney Spears' commercial for Pepsi, 'Joy of Pepsi'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=HSZaif6xlWc
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wKpYRUI3o4M
Garam Masala
Songs 'Dil samundar' <-- Turkish singer Tarkan's 'Kuzu kuzu'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=u4kncVrjaQk
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4SHSxTBT4D0
Song 'Chori Chori' <-- Balwinder Safri's 'Hai rabba'
Original 1: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/ChoriChori2-GaramMasala.rm
Original 2: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/HaiRabba-DrZeus.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xT5-NxdawRI
Song'Ada' <-- song Amr Diab's Ana
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/AmrDiab-Ana.rm
Pritam's Version: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/HaiRabba-DrZeus.rm
Dhoom song Shikdum <-- Tarkan's 'Sikidim'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=g2uy7Cfl6kU
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=i2xThHWuM9A
Chocolate
Song 'Zahreeli raatein' <-- Jal's 'Aadat'
Original: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FdZDRZTf67Y
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=XyZEth7A0aw
Song 'Bheega bheega sa' <-- Abrar-ul-Haq's 'December'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/December-AbrarUlHaq.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=LCZhMHUFabI&feature=related
Song 'Halka halka sa' <-- 'Breeze from Saintes Maries'
Original: http://www.itwofs.com/audio/BreezeFromSaintesMaries-JesseCook.rm
Pritam's Version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xcaog3CT6Fs
Now will you call it inspiration or something else?
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Planet Earth : Countries I would like to visit/leave my footmark
Africa
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo
Congo Democratic Republic
Cote d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Antarctica
Asia
Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
China
East Timor
Georgia
India
Indonesia
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
North Korea
Pakistan
Philippines
Russia
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Central America
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Panama
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Europe
Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia FYR
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Middle East
Bahrain
Cyprus
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Oman
Palestine
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
North America
Canada
Mexico
United States
Oceania
Australia
Fiji
Kiribati
Micronesia
New Zealand
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Vanuatu
South America
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Congo
Congo Democratic Republic
Cote d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Antarctica
Asia
Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
China
East Timor
Georgia
India
Indonesia
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
North Korea
Pakistan
Philippines
Russia
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Central America
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Nicaragua
Panama
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Europe
Albania
Andorra
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia FYR
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Middle East
Bahrain
Cyprus
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Jordan
Kuwait
Lebanon
Oman
Palestine
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
North America
Canada
Mexico
United States
Oceania
Australia
Fiji
Kiribati
Micronesia
New Zealand
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Vanuatu
South America
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Friday, May 16, 2008
Interesting Definitions...
School: A place where Papa pays and Son plays.
Life Insurance: A contract that keeps you poor all your life so that you can die rich.
Nurse: A person who wakes you up to give you sleeping pills.
Marriage: It's an agreement in which a man loses his bachelor degree and woman gains her masters.
Tears: The hydraulic force by which masculine willpower is defeated by feminine waterpower.
Lecture: An art of transferring information from the notes of the Lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through "the minds of either".
Conference: The confusion of one man multiplied by the number present.
Compromise: The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybodybelieves he got the biggest piece.
Dictionary: A place where success comes before work.
Conference Room: A place where everybody talks, nobody listens andeverybody disagrees later on.
Father: A banker provided by nature.
Boss: Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early.
Politician: One who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence after.
Doctor: A person who kills your ills by pills, and kills you by bills.
Classic: Books, which people praise, but do not read.
Smile: A curve that can set a lot of things straight.
Office: A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life.
Yawn: The only time some married men ever get to open their mouth.
Etc: A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actuallydo.
Committee: Individuals who can do nothing individually and sit to decide that nothing can be done together.
Experience: The name men give to their mistakes.
Atom Bomb: An invention to end all inventions.
Philosopher: A fool who torments himself during life, to be wise afterdeath.
Life Insurance: A contract that keeps you poor all your life so that you can die rich.
Nurse: A person who wakes you up to give you sleeping pills.
Marriage: It's an agreement in which a man loses his bachelor degree and woman gains her masters.
Tears: The hydraulic force by which masculine willpower is defeated by feminine waterpower.
Lecture: An art of transferring information from the notes of the Lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through "the minds of either".
Conference: The confusion of one man multiplied by the number present.
Compromise: The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybodybelieves he got the biggest piece.
Dictionary: A place where success comes before work.
Conference Room: A place where everybody talks, nobody listens andeverybody disagrees later on.
Father: A banker provided by nature.
Boss: Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early.
Politician: One who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence after.
Doctor: A person who kills your ills by pills, and kills you by bills.
Classic: Books, which people praise, but do not read.
Smile: A curve that can set a lot of things straight.
Office: A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life.
Yawn: The only time some married men ever get to open their mouth.
Etc: A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actuallydo.
Committee: Individuals who can do nothing individually and sit to decide that nothing can be done together.
Experience: The name men give to their mistakes.
Atom Bomb: An invention to end all inventions.
Philosopher: A fool who torments himself during life, to be wise afterdeath.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Poila Baishakh
Shubho Nababarsho!
Welcome to the New Bengali Year. Baishakh is the first month of Bengali calendar. According to the Bengali calendar, the year starts from 'Baisakhi' that is the 13th or the 14th of April of the Gregorian calendar. From the time when English calendar was an unknown entity, Bengali calendars reigned supreme. English calendar started getting precedence over Bengali Calendars due to the influence of the British Empire on India. A plethora of socio-economic factors gave rise to the importance of English calendars. However, of late, Bengali calendar has somewhat regained it's lost glory.
Earlier, there were two methods of calculation - the 'Sauramana' system based on the solar year and the 'Chandramana' system based on the lunar year. Around 1181 BC, the two were merged. Although based on this system, all of India would have one New Year Day, in actual practice, different days are followed in different states based on past practice that is several decades old. The Bengali Calendar is based on ancient sub-continental calendars which was codified and standardized by the Mughal Emperor Akbar about 6 centuries ago. The start date of the Begali calendar was made to coincide with the start date of the Islamic calendar. The calendar is a solar one which is composed of six seasons that revolve around the region's agricultural cycle. In India, although the Gregorian calendar is used for official purposes, Hindus have a New Year of their own, based on the 'Samvatsar' system.
For the past few years, the month of 'Baishakh' is getting it's due importance. Baishakh is one of most auspicious month for the Bengalis. Bengali businessmen - small and big - take up the occasion to open their new shops, outlets as well as accounts. It ushers the beginning of agricultural production of Bengal. The rural folks still follow the Bengali calendar. Most of the events in the villages take place according to the Bengali calendar.
From time immemorial, the month of Baishakh has acquired a pride of place. It is considered the most auspicious month for marriage, the most auspicious month for undertaking any business venture and it is also the month when all agricultural production process begins. Bengali's think that any child born in this month would acquire all the qualities of being a prodigy. No wonder, the great Rabindranath Tagore, was born in this month. Rabindranath was born on the 25th of Baishakh.
If one have ever walked on the streets of Kolkata sometime in the beginning of April, one will be surprised with all the crowd, and perhaps curiously ask to oneself as to why all this shopping. Well this is the end of the month Chaitra and you can't stop people to get themselves prepared for their cherished Poila Baishak or 'Naba Barsho'. Yes the Bengalis celebrate this day as their New Year.
The first day of Baishakh remains a holiday in Bengal. The day is called 'Poila Baisakh'. The day starts with 'Surya Pranam'. Generally new clothes are purchased and worn by the family members. With powdered rice, housewives make beautiful designs called Alpana on the floor of their houses. People wear new dresses and go about socialising. The day is considered to be auspicious. Mostly elderly people visit the Ma Kali's temple with their offerings and prayers for the well being of society. Many cultural events are organized, sweets are distributed and greetings exchanged. The day is celebrated with much pomp and funfair. The Bengali New Year begins at dawn, and the day is marked with singing, processions, and fairs. On the day of Poila Baishakh, cultural programmes are organised throughout Bengal to welcome the new year. People pray for the well-being and prosperity. In the morning, processions called 'Probhat Pheri' (early morning processions) is taken out in various parts of Kolkata. Young ladies clad in white saris with red borders and young men clad in dhuti and punjabi perform on the road, welcoming the arrival of the new year. Through its traditional festive spree, offering to Lord Ganesha, 'Hal Khata' (new ledger), new clothes and of course Rabindrasangeet, West Bengal greets Poila Baishakh on a note of optimism and wishful thoughts. The day marks the end of Chaitra and welcomes Nor'wester, the first spate of rainfall in an otherwise long hot and humid summer.
The last month of the preceding year i.e. Chaitra, becomes a month of frenetic activity for all garment traders. All over Bengal, Chaitra Sale is organised with great fanfare and garments are sold with heavy discounts. In Kolkata, if one visits the Hatibagan area during the month of Chaitra, the person would get an idea about the magnitude and importance of Chaitra Sale. In fact, the arrival of Chaitra Sale announces the arrival of Baishakh. It also signals the end of the year. Kolkata during this time reels under a different type of invasion. The crowds throng the various marketing hubs to avail of the discount that is offered on garments and other consumer products before the Bengali New Year. This phenomenon is known all over Bengal as the Chaitra Sale. Men, women and children of all ages are seen to visit markets in different corners of the city, to buy a summer collection and new clothes for Poila Baishakh. Vibrant souls and colourful clothes fills the pavements where every trader, big and small, settles down with their largesse. People from all trades of life visits shops which are giving discount ranging from 10% to 50%. And Kolkata is once again painted with festive hues.
Traditionally, businesses start this day with a new ledger, clearing out the old. Hindus generally associate their New Year with Lakshmi the Goddess of Wealth. Therefore Lakshmi puja is also common. Fairs and festivals are held all over the country, where singers sing traditional songs welcoming the new year. Food vendors sell traditional foods and artisans sell traditional handicrafts.
The day of Poila Baishakh also sees hectic activities in the film studio areas of Tollygunge. Most of the producers prefer to perform the 'mahurat' on that day. Producers pray for better business prospects. It is a common belief that if one can release a film on the day of Poila Baishakh, it shall do good business. In India, the day of new release in friday, and not every year the day of Poila Baishakh coincides with a friday. On the day of Poila Baishakh, the studio area of Tollygunge becomes a very colourful place, with actors, actresses and other technicians doing their rounds resplendent in their best attires.
If the rest of Bengal celebrates Poila Baishakh, can the Maidan be left far behind? All the football teams, including the giants, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, start their practice for the season by performing the 'Bhoomi Puja' on that day. Players of the respective teams gather in the respective grounds and start their practice by kicking the balls. It is a gala affair on that day, with famous players of yesteryears paying a visit to the grounds on that day.
The old year, for better or worse, is gone for good. The new year has begun with fresh promise. Here's our chance to start again, to do it right this time, to have another shot at success… at glory… at accomplishing what we resolve to. The day of Poila Baishakh bears immense significance in the life of Bengalis. It is not the first day of another year, it is the first day of hope, of reckoning, and of surprises. Let us all hope that the new year brings us joy, well-being and prosperity.
Subho Naba Barsho again ... (Happy New Year!)
Source: Forwarded Email.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
70+ Reasons to love KOLKATA
1.. Phulkopir Shingara: samosas don't stand a chance against these.
2.. Phuchka: gol-gappas aren't a patch on phuchkas. Try Bengal Lamp/Dakshinapan. Karaishutir Kochuri: a seasonal favourite, have it with "alur dam".
3.. Luchi: puri and phulkas - no comparison.
4.. Alurdom: the world's best. Try the offering at Vivekananda Park.
5.. Jhalmuri: a unique concoction, with nothing to equal it.
6.. Telebhaaja: these and jhalmuri are like 'made for each other'.
7.. Chanachur: many have tried unsuccesfully to steal the formula, MNCs included!
8.. Alukabli: where will you get something like this?
9.. Ghugni: again, chana is not the same at all.
10.. Radhaballavi: try it with alurdom or cholar daal.
11.. Chanmp: even Pakistani cricketers have sampled these, in Chitpur.
12.. Rezala: out of this world, just out of this world!
13.. Paradiser Sharbat: there is one which is green, and another, pink.No college student from Presidency or the University has failed to sample these!
14.. Lere Biscut: needed to make the batter for chop-katlet.
15.. Chicken Kabiraji: an unbelievable variation on the chicken cutlet.
16.. Moton Afghani: an equally innovative presentation of the mutton cutlet.
17.. Dimer Kalia: again, where do you get something like this?
18.. Kasha mangsho: it has become an institution now.
19.. Roll: the ubiquitous mutton, chicken or egg roll. Unquestionably superior to any variants (Frankies 4 that matter) in any other city of the world. And also....
20.. Coffee houser coffee ar adda: try the float with ice cream.
21.. Bharer chaa: on the Maidan, from shining brass vessels on a rainy day. And not to be missed in all this,
22.. Pan unmatched, even in Benaras or Lucknow. Honestly!
The sweeter side23.. Roshomalai: a creamy, mouth-watering delight!
24.. Jilipi: smaller than the jalebis and tastes quite different.
25.. Lal doi: is an experience by itself!
26.. Sada Doi: have it @ the shop, "Mithai"
27.. Kamala bhog: a pale yellow orb, delicately sweetened.
28.. Notun gurer sondesh: a winter speciality available in no other city.
29.. Rosogolla: simply needs no introduction.
30.. Natun gurer Rosogolla: the latest innovation.
There are many, many more traditional favourites. and also...
31.. Shitabhog: pure white, sweetened to just the right extent.
32.. Mihi Dana: golden yellow, saffron scented.
33.. Maalpoa: rich brown pancakes, dripping in sugar syrup.
34.. Ranga alur pithey: another traditional favourite in winter.
Up fashion street
35.. Fashions keep changing. But the dhuti-panjabi and tangail look never becomes out-dated.
36.. Dhuti with extra broad borders: the finest and most elegant available here.
37.. Dhutis in red or black! The latest sensation in Calcutta.
38.. Giley kara Panjabi: those with the improbably crinkled sleeves.
39.. Tangail Sari: the best in these all-time favourites can be found here.
and the other marks of distinction are...
40.. Bidy asagari choti: you still get them here.
41.. Kabuli Chappal: another old favourite.
42.. Garader Sari: ideal with pujo bari, shankher awaaj.
Sights and soundsOne wakes up in the morning and hears their voices drifting through the air. So typically do they say their bit...that it is difficult to forget....and even more so ...to imitate...
43.. Shil katowala: they chip the stone slabs which grind masalas.
44.. Chhuri Kanchhi Shaanwala: sharpens knives, scissors and anything with an edge.
45.. Lep Shelaiwala: they make those cotton quilts which warm you up in winter.
And early in the morning, before Durga Pujo, who can forget the strains of
46.. Mahalayar mahishashuromardini
Other things, quaint and very special
48.. Chinese Food in China Town: an early morning breakfast here is an experience.
49.. Metro Rail: spick and span, and the trains are dot on time.
50.. Maidan: the ideal p lace to be on a sleepy, winter morning.
51.. College Streeter Boipara: bookworms buzz around this place morning, noon and night.
52.. All Night Music Conference: you won't find a minute to yawn.
53.. Circular Rail: see the river all along as you travel on the train.
54.. Ganga te nouko bihar: either in a country boat or a steamer or on hover craft!
55.. Dolphins in the Ganga: if it's your lucky day, you might catch a glimpse of a frolicking shoal.
56.. Morning tram to the Maidan: see how green and fresh the city looks.
57.. East Calcu tta Wetlands: our very own eco-system regulator - just on the outskirts.
Travel in style
58.. Rickshaw: still the preferred form of transportation for some, especially children and the elderly.
59.. School van: it's to be seen to be believed.
60.. Tram: if you have time on hand, you can see the city glide by.
Calcutta's passion
61.. Roker adda: Calcuttans are an adda baaj lot.Mohan Bagan & East Bengal: prices of ilish or chingri go up, depending on who wins the day.
62.. Jatra: who says it is all melodrama?
63.. Durga pujo: the pomp and pageantry, reserved each year for the 'mother of all festivals'.
64.. Little magazine: you still find devotees of this publishing wonder.
65.. Book Fair: when the fair is on, you are there - whether you love books or not.
66.. Cricket match at the Eden: cricketers and cricket lovers the world over treasure the experience.
City's own
67.. Hydrant: there's a move by the CMC to revive the practice of ashing the streets with Ganga water from the hydrants
68.. Italian Saloon: road side barber joints, where you sit on a piece of brick (it).
69.. Chinese dry cleaners: do a very clean job, indeed.
70.. Darjees of Metiabruz: are a cut above the rest. Even if they cut corners at times!
2.. Phuchka: gol-gappas aren't a patch on phuchkas. Try Bengal Lamp/Dakshinapan. Karaishutir Kochuri: a seasonal favourite, have it with "alur dam".
3.. Luchi: puri and phulkas - no comparison.
4.. Alurdom: the world's best. Try the offering at Vivekananda Park.
5.. Jhalmuri: a unique concoction, with nothing to equal it.
6.. Telebhaaja: these and jhalmuri are like 'made for each other'.
7.. Chanachur: many have tried unsuccesfully to steal the formula, MNCs included!
8.. Alukabli: where will you get something like this?
9.. Ghugni: again, chana is not the same at all.
10.. Radhaballavi: try it with alurdom or cholar daal.
11.. Chanmp: even Pakistani cricketers have sampled these, in Chitpur.
12.. Rezala: out of this world, just out of this world!
13.. Paradiser Sharbat: there is one which is green, and another, pink.No college student from Presidency or the University has failed to sample these!
14.. Lere Biscut: needed to make the batter for chop-katlet.
15.. Chicken Kabiraji: an unbelievable variation on the chicken cutlet.
16.. Moton Afghani: an equally innovative presentation of the mutton cutlet.
17.. Dimer Kalia: again, where do you get something like this?
18.. Kasha mangsho: it has become an institution now.
19.. Roll: the ubiquitous mutton, chicken or egg roll. Unquestionably superior to any variants (Frankies 4 that matter) in any other city of the world. And also....
20.. Coffee houser coffee ar adda: try the float with ice cream.
21.. Bharer chaa: on the Maidan, from shining brass vessels on a rainy day. And not to be missed in all this,
22.. Pan unmatched, even in Benaras or Lucknow. Honestly!
The sweeter side23.. Roshomalai: a creamy, mouth-watering delight!
24.. Jilipi: smaller than the jalebis and tastes quite different.
25.. Lal doi: is an experience by itself!
26.. Sada Doi: have it @ the shop, "Mithai"
27.. Kamala bhog: a pale yellow orb, delicately sweetened.
28.. Notun gurer sondesh: a winter speciality available in no other city.
29.. Rosogolla: simply needs no introduction.
30.. Natun gurer Rosogolla: the latest innovation.
There are many, many more traditional favourites. and also...
31.. Shitabhog: pure white, sweetened to just the right extent.
32.. Mihi Dana: golden yellow, saffron scented.
33.. Maalpoa: rich brown pancakes, dripping in sugar syrup.
34.. Ranga alur pithey: another traditional favourite in winter.
Up fashion street
35.. Fashions keep changing. But the dhuti-panjabi and tangail look never becomes out-dated.
36.. Dhuti with extra broad borders: the finest and most elegant available here.
37.. Dhutis in red or black! The latest sensation in Calcutta.
38.. Giley kara Panjabi: those with the improbably crinkled sleeves.
39.. Tangail Sari: the best in these all-time favourites can be found here.
and the other marks of distinction are...
40.. Bidy asagari choti: you still get them here.
41.. Kabuli Chappal: another old favourite.
42.. Garader Sari: ideal with pujo bari, shankher awaaj.
Sights and soundsOne wakes up in the morning and hears their voices drifting through the air. So typically do they say their bit...that it is difficult to forget....and even more so ...to imitate...
43.. Shil katowala: they chip the stone slabs which grind masalas.
44.. Chhuri Kanchhi Shaanwala: sharpens knives, scissors and anything with an edge.
45.. Lep Shelaiwala: they make those cotton quilts which warm you up in winter.
And early in the morning, before Durga Pujo, who can forget the strains of
46.. Mahalayar mahishashuromardini
Other things, quaint and very special
48.. Chinese Food in China Town: an early morning breakfast here is an experience.
49.. Metro Rail: spick and span, and the trains are dot on time.
50.. Maidan: the ideal p lace to be on a sleepy, winter morning.
51.. College Streeter Boipara: bookworms buzz around this place morning, noon and night.
52.. All Night Music Conference: you won't find a minute to yawn.
53.. Circular Rail: see the river all along as you travel on the train.
54.. Ganga te nouko bihar: either in a country boat or a steamer or on hover craft!
55.. Dolphins in the Ganga: if it's your lucky day, you might catch a glimpse of a frolicking shoal.
56.. Morning tram to the Maidan: see how green and fresh the city looks.
57.. East Calcu tta Wetlands: our very own eco-system regulator - just on the outskirts.
Travel in style
58.. Rickshaw: still the preferred form of transportation for some, especially children and the elderly.
59.. School van: it's to be seen to be believed.
60.. Tram: if you have time on hand, you can see the city glide by.
Calcutta's passion
61.. Roker adda: Calcuttans are an adda baaj lot.Mohan Bagan & East Bengal: prices of ilish or chingri go up, depending on who wins the day.
62.. Jatra: who says it is all melodrama?
63.. Durga pujo: the pomp and pageantry, reserved each year for the 'mother of all festivals'.
64.. Little magazine: you still find devotees of this publishing wonder.
65.. Book Fair: when the fair is on, you are there - whether you love books or not.
66.. Cricket match at the Eden: cricketers and cricket lovers the world over treasure the experience.
City's own
67.. Hydrant: there's a move by the CMC to revive the practice of ashing the streets with Ganga water from the hydrants
68.. Italian Saloon: road side barber joints, where you sit on a piece of brick (it).
69.. Chinese dry cleaners: do a very clean job, indeed.
70.. Darjees of Metiabruz: are a cut above the rest. Even if they cut corners at times!
Some more food delicacies below:
Somebody took the time to make this list. How many have you tried ?
These are all available in Calcutta/Kolkata:
- Kabiraji Cutlet from Regent (S N Banerjee Road)
- Moghlai Parota from Anadi Cabin (S N Banerjee Road)
- Kosha Mangsho from Golbari (Shyambazar)
- Phulkopir Singara from Mrityunjoy (Lansdowne)
- Double Egg Chicken Roll from Kusum, Hot Kati @ Park Steet)(Campari @ Gariahat & Nizam is a close contender!)
- Chicken Rezala from Shabbir (off C R Avenue)
- Ujjala's Chanachur ( no comparison anywhere)
- Telebhaja from Putiram (College Street)
- Daab Chigri from Kewpies (Elgin Lane)
- Daak Banglo Mutton/Chicken from Oh! Calcutta
- Chicken Cutlet from Baked & Fried/Mukherjee Sweets (Ballygunge Place)
- Bijoli Grill's Fish RollMochar Chop Dhoka from Apanjan (Sadananda Road)
- Boudir's Lebu Cha (Deshapriya Park)
- Kochuri & Tarkari from Tasty Corner (Mandeville Gardens)
- Phuchka/Churmur/ Dahi Phuchka from Bilas or Boudi (Southern Avenue)
- Chicken Cutlet near Samur (Bhowanipur)
- Mishti Doi & Rosogolla from Mithai (Beckbagan)
- Sandesh (all types) from Balaram (Bhowanipur) (Naram pak & Ice creamsandesh)
- Pantua from Bancharam
- Indrani from Ganguram
- Rabri from Chittaranhan
- Darbesh from Sen Mahasay
- Amritti from Bhim Nag/Ganguram, Maniktala (Jalebis are no match)
- Skyroom's Prawn Cocktail & Mixed Grill & Baked Alaskaor
- Blue Fox's Lobster Thermidor - NOT anymore....even theMandarin Fish from Waldorf is no more available!!
- Chelo Kabab from Peter Cat
Now, Tell Me Is There Any Other Place Better Than Kolkata On Earth? ........... :-):-):-):-)
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