Archive for July, 2009
I recently stumbled upon a video on YouTube of a show to pay Tribute to Reshma, my all-time favorite folk singer from Pakistan.. The show was amazing since Reshma who is pretty old sang her version of the song, and Atif Aslam (among other singers) sang his version of it.. Here’s the video for “Lambi Judaai”, which you all know is my absolute favorite song.. I have performed this song sooo many times and some of my friends have me sing this one every time they see me.. Also “Ni Main Chori Chori”.. Enjoy..
Here’s another one of her songs that I quite like “Meri Hamjoliyan”.. And the funniest thing is that when I mentioned it to my brother, he actually sang the song.. I guess mom used to listen to this one quite a lot, thats why its engrained in our heads.. LOL
And another.. “Akhiyan nu rehen de..” Oh so beautiful.. Definitely recording this next..
July 21st, 2009
When you combine the lyrics of Gulzar and the music of Vishal Bhardwaj, you always love the final outcome.. We saw Maachis, Maqbool, Omkara, and now Kaminey.. I am in love with all the songs in the Kaminey soundtrack, but these are my most favs..
Pehli Baar Mohabbat..
Kaminey..
Enjoy..
July 10th, 2009
I am no fashion expert, but I do keep my eyes open for new collections via a few Fashion Blogs.. And here’s something that caught my attention. In his 2009 Fall Collection which he launched yesterday, Elie Saab used all white, and when asked why that was the choice, he said..
“This collection sends a message out to women that their character is more important than colour”..
Great Message..
July 9th, 2009
Yesterday on 07/07/09, I completed 10 long years of being the US, and 10 long years of having left India.. The reason I state both facts is because it was a day of mixed feelings.. Looking back at these 10 years in the US, I see how much I have grown, the ups and downs of life that I went through, and moments when I didn’t think I would make it, but still did.. The friendships, and relationships.. Some that still live on, and some that got left some where on the way.. The only things that stayed throughout these 10 years would be my spirit and my mom and brother.. But, at the same time I can’t help feel the pain of not being in India, and that attachment that is not really for the family or the friends there but simply to the country I grew up in, flourished in, and the culture that still lives very strongly in me..
Happy 10!! 
July 8th, 2009