Episode 14 - Music Styles; Ghazals
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Amongst traditional music styles which evolved in India, Ghazals are right up there as a unique combination of poetry and melody; which could give expressions to myriad emotions. In the hands of accomplished poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, Shakil Badayuni, Kaifi Azmi; virtuoso music composers like Naushad, Madan Mohan, Ravi & Roshan; and supremely talented singers like Mohd Rafi and Talat Mahmood(featured in the photograph); Ghazal reached amazing heights in the 50s and 60s Bollywood music. This episode attempts to take a small step towards appreciation of this genre. The featured ghazals are - 1. Main zindagi ka saath nibhaata chala gaya - Hum Dono(1961) 2. Na kisi ki ankh ka noor hoon - Lal Qila(1960) 3. Naseeb mein jiske jo likha tha - Do Badan(1966) 4. Phir wohi shaam - Jahan Ara (1964) 5. Main yeh sochkar - Haqeeqat (1964)
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