Song Of The Week

I’d almost posted Halkat Jawaani here. The song has been playing day in and day out in the head. The Hindi film industry has suddenly woken up to all-things-Maharashtrian, and the outcome is cheesy item numbers such as this, or Mala Jau De, or what was that song from Joker? Never mind. But one thing I can’t figure out, why Halkat? If you want to curse your jawaani, there are many more effective slang words in Marathi. How about Bavlat Jawaani? It may not be as racy as Halkat, but it suits the song.

Coming back to the post, what managed to get Halkat Jawaani out of the system was Phir Le Aaya Dil from Barfi. There are two versions to this song and both are equally good. But it is Rekha Bhardwaj’s rendition that I just can’t stop listening to. The lady probably dips her voice in chocolate before singing. Pritam’s music is beautifully subtle and cleverly highlights Swanand Kirkire’s lyrics. Barfi’s soundtrack also comprises of other impressive compositions like Kyuu, and Aashiyaan.

* Kismat ko hai yen manzur kya keeje

Milte rahe hum badastoor kya keeje

Dil keh raha hai

Usse musalsal kar bhi aao

Woh jo ruki si raah baaki hai

Wohjo ruki si chaah baaki hai *

Song: Phir Le Aaya Dil

Film: Barfi

Music: Pritam

Lyrics: Swanand Kirkire

Vocals: Rekha Bhardwaj