Govinda's Gems!

RL is dedicating an entire week in honour of Govinda and his amazing song and dance numbers! So, this is a post on all the crazy wacky songs of Govinda that can be put in the so-bad-its-good category. Please enjoy and add your faves to the collection!

1. Mera ghoosa bhi sexy mera thappad bhi sexy....Epic song from the 90s!



2. This one is dedicated to Shakti Kapoor's awesomeness !



3. It just doesn't get any better than this one!!



4. What lyrics! Unbeatable!!



5. And finally who can forget this one? Mere bhi dil ne kholi phir chahat wali file...aankhon aakhon mein matter...LMAO!



Enjoy!!

Govinda's Gems!

RL is dedicating an entire week in honour of Govinda and his amazing song and dance numbers! So, this is a post on all the crazy wacky songs of Govinda that can be put in the so-bad-its-good category. Please enjoy and add your faves to the collection!

1. Mera ghoosa bhi sexy mera thappad bhi sexy....Epic song from the 90s!



2. This one is dedicated to Shakti Kapoor's awesomeness !



3. It just doesn't get any better than this one!!



4. What lyrics! Unbeatable!!



5. And finally who can forget this one? Mere bhi dil ne kholi phir chahat wali file...aankhon aakhon mein matter...LMAO!



Enjoy!!

My favorite rain songs

Rain. So beautiful and calming yet so fascinating and magical. As I sit next to the bedroom window, I see the trees adorned with sparkling jewels of moisture and smell the air thick with the scent of the wet earth. As I hear the sounds of the patter of raindrops, the mind relaxes and the heart sings reminding me of a line I read somewhere- “All those who love sunshine have never danced in the rain!”

As a tribute to the weather in my part of the world, here are my top ten rain songs from bollywood.

1. Old is Gold! The immortal song from Awaara; completely sui generis!



2. Zeenie baby swinging in a wet sari and Kaka’s romantic mood! Love this song!



3. Hot! Hot! Hot! Sultry Smita with BigB...need I even say more? Sexiest rain song ever!



4. Mumbai monsoon and old school romance. Absolutely nostalgic.



5. The ethereal beauty of Manisha and RDB’s brilliant composition! Anil Kapoor...ahem... the less said, the better !!



6. Madz magic, Shahrukh’s charm, and Shaimak's superb choreography… Simply Fab!



7. Melodious song, beautiful picturisation and Shreya’s sweet voice...love Ash in this one!



8. Gorgeous Sri and soulful lyrics ! Makes me sad everytime I hear this number.



9. The good old days when Raveena- Akki affair was at its peak! A bit raunchy but scorching chemistry !!



10. Lastly, a Gulzaar number.… his incredible poetry always manages to move me!



I’ll end with the lyrics of the classic Beatles Rain Song-

If the rain comes
they run and hide their heads
They might as well be dead
If the rain comes
If the rain comes

Of course, there are so many more great rain songs picturised; I look forward to listening to your fave ones!

My favorite rain songs

Rain. So beautiful and calming yet so fascinating and magical. As I sit next to the bedroom window, I see the trees adorned with sparkling jewels of moisture and smell the air thick with the scent of the wet earth. As I hear the sounds of the patter of raindrops, the mind relaxes and the heart sings reminding me of a line I read somewhere- “All those who love sunshine have never danced in the rain!”

As a tribute to the weather in my part of the world, here are my top ten rain songs from bollywood.

1. Old is Gold! The immortal song from Awaara; completely sui generis!



2. Zeenie baby swinging in a wet sari and Kaka’s romantic mood! Love this song!



3. Hot! Hot! Hot! Sultry Smita with BigB...need I even say more? Sexiest rain song ever!



4. Mumbai monsoon and old school romance. Absolutely nostalgic.



5. The ethereal beauty of Manisha and RDB’s brilliant composition! Anil Kapoor...ahem... the less said, the better !!



6. Madz magic, Shahrukh’s charm, and Shaimak's superb choreography… Simply Fab!



7. Melodious song, beautiful picturisation and Shreya’s sweet voice...love Ash in this one!



8. Gorgeous Sri and soulful lyrics ! Makes me sad everytime I hear this number.



9. The good old days when Raveena- Akki affair was at its peak! A bit raunchy but scorching chemistry !!



10. Lastly, a Gulzaar number.… his incredible poetry always manages to move me!



I’ll end with the lyrics of the classic Beatles Rain Song-

If the rain comes
they run and hide their heads
They might as well be dead
If the rain comes
If the rain comes

Of course, there are so many more great rain songs picturised; I look forward to listening to your fave ones!

Favorite Theme Songs- The eyes have it!

As some of us were discussing on KP, it would be a great idea to continue the tradition of posting theme songs regularly at RL. We had a great beginning with Pardesi's brilliant post of her favorite Road songs and everyone pitched in with their personal favorites! While I was looking for a theme, it struck me that numerous hindi songs have been written to describe the beauty of eyes....so chose this week's word- Aankhein! Join in the fun and let's see who can come up with how many songs!

Here are my top ten picks:

1. A masterpiece! This gem from the film Khamoshi simply blows me away everytime I listen to it. Gulzar’s incredible lyrics and use of complex metaphors impart the most profound meaning to this song….lyrical poetry at its best!



2. This classic song from C.I.D. sung with great gusto by Mohd. Rafi and Geeta Dutt transcends time and fashion. Its popularity can be gauged by the fact that it has almost become an idiom now while conveying subtle hints in real life situations!



3. A lilting soulful melody sung beautifully by KK and picturised on a divine looking Deepika and of course Shahrukh…need I even say more? A personal favorite of mine!



4. A soft and melodious number sung beautifully by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Kumar Sanu. An amazing reel and real life chemistry between Salman and Aishwarya took this playful romantic song to another level.



5. This magical number sung by Asha Bhonsle from the movie Umrao Jaan is the stuff classics are made of! Rekha’s mesmerizing kathak as the famous courtesan only adds to the beauty of this gorgeous ghazal.



6. An awesome team came together to compose this song….music by RD Burman, lyrics by Gulzar and sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. Add sultry Rekha to this heady mix and you get near-perfection!



7. Pyaasa remains a masterpiece of Indian cinema and all songs of the movie are timeless classics. This peppy number sung by Rafi and Geeta Dutt was made immortal by the legendary Guru Dutt and Mala Sinha. An all time favorite of mine!



8. Incredible poetry! This song has romance, emotions, philosophy and melancholy all rolled in one. The combination of Kishore Kumar and Rajesh Khanna was lethal….I doubt there will be a woman on this planet who wouldn’t melt listening to those words!



9. A soulful song capturing the beauty and innocence of a youthful romance! Ravindra Jain’s melodious music combined with Hemlata’s enchanting voice make this song very touching.



10. One of Madan Mohan’s great compositions! A handsome Sunil Dutt sings this soft romantic number to woo Asha Parekh making it unforgettable for all music lovers.



Enjoy!

Favorite Theme Songs- The eyes have it!

As some of us were discussing on KP, it would be a great idea to continue the tradition of posting theme songs regularly at RL. We had a great beginning with Pardesi's brilliant post of her favorite Road songs and everyone pitched in with their personal favorites! While I was looking for a theme, it struck me that numerous hindi songs have been written to describe the beauty of eyes....so chose this week's word- Aankhein! Join in the fun and let's see who can come up with how many songs!

Here are my top ten picks:

1. A masterpiece! This gem from the film Khamoshi simply blows me away everytime I listen to it. Gulzar’s incredible lyrics and use of complex metaphors impart the most profound meaning to this song….lyrical poetry at its best!



2. This classic song from C.I.D. sung with great gusto by Mohd. Rafi and Geeta Dutt transcends time and fashion. Its popularity can be gauged by the fact that it has almost become an idiom now while conveying subtle hints in real life situations!



3. A lilting soulful melody sung beautifully by KK and picturised on a divine looking Deepika and of course Shahrukh…need I even say more? A personal favorite of mine!



4. A soft and melodious number sung beautifully by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Kumar Sanu. An amazing reel and real life chemistry between Salman and Aishwarya took this playful romantic song to another level.



5. This magical number sung by Asha Bhonsle from the movie Umrao Jaan is the stuff classics are made of! Rekha’s mesmerizing kathak as the famous courtesan only adds to the beauty of this gorgeous ghazal.



6. An awesome team came together to compose this song….music by RD Burman, lyrics by Gulzar and sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. Add sultry Rekha to this heady mix and you get near-perfection!



7. Pyaasa remains a masterpiece of Indian cinema and all songs of the movie are timeless classics. This peppy number sung by Rafi and Geeta Dutt was made immortal by the legendary Guru Dutt and Mala Sinha. An all time favorite of mine!



8. Incredible poetry! This song has romance, emotions, philosophy and melancholy all rolled in one. The combination of Kishore Kumar and Rajesh Khanna was lethal….I doubt there will be a woman on this planet who wouldn’t melt listening to those words!



9. A soulful song capturing the beauty and innocence of a youthful romance! Ravindra Jain’s melodious music combined with Hemlata’s enchanting voice make this song very touching.



10. One of Madan Mohan’s great compositions! A handsome Sunil Dutt sings this soft romantic number to woo Asha Parekh making it unforgettable for all music lovers.



Enjoy!