June 21st is celebrated as World Music Day. I have always been a huge fan of Hindi film music from the 80s and 90s. Additionally, I have a strong fondness for Bengali music, particularly the work of Anupam Roy, who has been almost ruling the Bangla music scene for a decade. His music is soulful and gentle, and his lyrics are both novel and relatable, making a significant impact on listeners. It is for the urban hearts who fall in love, break up, get shattered, but rise again and continue to live. Here are a few of his most popular songs that have surely touched many hearts.
1. Amake Amar Moto Thakte Dao ( Autograph ): Srijit Mukherji's first feature film, along with Anupam Roy's debut album, features a few songs that have introduced a new genre of music representative of Anupam Roy's signature style. The lyrics, somewhat unusual, include lines like "Hiseber Bhire Ami Chaina Chute, Joto Sukno Peyaj Koli Fridge-er Shite, Ami Obelar Dal Bhate Furiye Gechi, Gelaser Jole Bhasbo Na," (I dont want to touch the crowd of calculations, All the green onions have dried in the cold inside the fridge. I have ended in the Dal-Rice from the morning, Will not float on a glass of water) which invite a multitude of meaningful interpretations that resonate with the film they accompany. This distinctive approach is characteristic of his work.
2. Ekbar Bol (Baishe Srabon): This song features a captivating introductory medley of violin and guitar, setting a deep tone. The lyrics, including the phrase "Gilbo Golpo Bhul Hobe Banan," (Will gulp stories, there will be spelling mistakes ) perfectly align with the film's theme and the characters' experiences. Without a doubt, this is one of his best songs.
3. Ekhon Anek Raat (Hemlock Society): This is a very lively and cheerful song, quite matching the film's context. A man, slowly flirting and trying to bring positivity to a woman, who is desperate to end her life. So lines like, "Tomar Kadhe Amar Nishash, Ami Benche Achi Tomar Bhalobasay." (My breath on your shoulders, I am living for your love.) fits perfectly.
4. Bondhu Chol (Open Tee Bioscope): This song is from one of the most beautiful "Coming of Age " Films, and rightly celebrates the beauty of friendship through each word. " Jol Chobi, Rong Moshal, School Chutir Hojmir ar Rupkothar Payrader Golpo Bol, Bondhu Chol." ( Hey friend, tell a story about stickers, firecrackers, the candies after school, and about the pigeons from the fairy tales, let's go, friend.)
5. Tumi Jake Bhalobaso (Praktan): A heartwarming song about a couple breaking up, as all the things once cherished have become annoying. The lyrics are profound and describe a breakup like never before. " Tumi Onno Karor Golpe Nayika." (You are the heroine of someone else's story ).
6. Bariye Dao ( Chalo Paltai): A heartfelt song in a film about the complex relationship between a strict single father and his son, this song captures the mood of the scene in which it appears. " Tomar Pashei Amay Pabe, Tomar Rakte Banano" ( You will find me next to you, Made with your own blood )
7. Bhalobeshe Basho Na (Killbill Society): The tune somewhat resembles "Yankee Doodle went to Town" at the beginning. The lyrics are funny and match the lighthearted mood of the film. This is the latest song that he has given music to, and sung himself.
Have you heard any of these songs? Which one is your favourite? Is there something you would like to include in the list?
Is there a reason why Prosenjit features in the videos for almost all these songs? :D
I am not familiar with the Bengali language...but I do know for sure that several Bengali songs have been remade to feature in Hindi movies since decades. The most recent one I personally know of and loved is the "Ki Kore Toke Bolbo" song sung by Arijit. I loved it so much that my spotify playlist had both, the Hindi as well as the Bengali versions.
Another personal favourite is Hemant Kumar's "Yeh Nayan Dare Dare".
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That's a nice observation, these songs are very situational, and match the themes of every film, they are part of, Prasenjit being the central character of most of these movies. The songs that you have mentioned have been so popular, another is "Chirodini Tumi Je Amar", again Prasenjit :-)
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Is there a reason why Prosenjit features in the videos for almost all these songs? :D
ReplyDeleteI am not familiar with the Bengali language...but I do know for sure that several Bengali songs have been remade to feature in Hindi movies since decades. The most recent one I personally know of and loved is the "Ki Kore Toke Bolbo" song sung by Arijit. I loved it so much that my spotify playlist had both, the Hindi as well as the Bengali versions.
Another personal favourite is Hemant Kumar's "Yeh Nayan Dare Dare".
Coming back here after the AtoZ challenge. Hope youve been doing well.
Do drop by mine.
https://scriptedinsanity.blogspot.com/
That's a nice observation, these songs are very situational, and match the themes of every film, they are part of, Prasenjit being the central character of most of these movies. The songs that you have mentioned have been so popular, another is "Chirodini Tumi Je Amar", again Prasenjit :-)
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