Episode 16 - Qawwalis in Bollywood music
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Qawwalis are a vibrant indigenous musical form of Indian subcontinent which has over the years been adapted to multiple themes within Bollywood music, showcasing great versatility and creativity on part of our composers, lyricists and singers. The Qawwalis featured in this episode of the podcast are - 1. Na to karvan ki talash hai - Barsaat ki ek raat (1960) 2. Ye maana meri jaan - Hanste zakhm(1973) 3. Teri mehfil mein  kismat aajma kar - Mughal-e-azam(1960) 4. Phir tumhari yaad aayi - Rustom Sohrab(1964) 5. Hamein to loot liya - Al Hilaal(1958)
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