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[unni]

A duet with Asha Bhosle from "MAYA BAZAR" has been uploaded at:

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...34&#entry212134

[Shahrukh3000]

Unni ji
can u pls upload the last mohd rafi song from Maya Bazaar
Apni Bahaon Par Hai

[unni]

[unni]

A brief track in Rafi-sahab's voice, from 'GUNGA JUMNA", not included in the audio release:

[unni]

[unni]

A duet with Asha Bhosle from 'BIWI O BIWI" has been uploaded at:

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...91&#entry212391

[Priya]

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...10&#entry212412

Duet with Ashaji from Minister uled here:

File courtesy Sajjadbhai. Sajjadbhai do U have the other 2 duets from Minister?

[unni]

The repeat upload of a duet with Asha Bhosle from "SARHAD" has been uploaded here:

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...25&#entry212561

The repeat upload of a brief song with the voices of Manna Dey, Mohd. Rafi and Asha Bhosle from "ZINDAGI" has been uploaded here:

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?showtopic=2157&st=1410

[unni]

A duet with Asha Bhosle, from "RAJ TILAK" has been uploaded at:

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...13&#entry212613

[unni]

A qawwali with Asha Bhosle and chorus, from "NAKLI NAWAB", has been uploaded at:

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...15&#entry212615

[Harold]

Commencing upload of the songs that were featured in Kachha Dhaaga's "Birthday Tribute to Rafi-sahab", broadcast on Hamara Radio on Dec 24 and repeated on Jan 07, and consisting of only non-film songs.

All tracks have been obtained from 45rpm records and are in original sound quality without any sound-editing.

Unni-Ji,

I've finally completed the d/l of your special Rafi-program. I must say it was certainly worth while. Very good songs, which I never heard before, except the first one.

THANK you very very very very very much for "ALLAH mere ALLAH". This is the most searched song/Hamd by me. I've been looking for it since I heard it for the first time in my life on 31th July 1990. I remember that night very clearly. It felt like being touched by an angel.

As Rafi-saabs silk voice entered my ears, my brains started to process what entered my ears, and came with the following result: Unidentified very exceptional and beautiful song. Start looking for it!!!

You remember we even discussed on HF how difficult this one is to find? Many members requested it, you were also looking for it. And you finally did find it.

How you did it, i don't know, but I'm very happy with it . And the quality is just marvellous.

A real rare gemstone if you ask me. My compliments to you for this great catch!!!

[Priya]

http://www.hamaraforums.com/index.php?show...0&gopid=212798&

A much uled grp song from Jeene Ki Raah but posting the link anyway.

[unni]

The highlight of the show for me was the song "maine socha tha." Rarely been touched by a song this way. Get gooseflesh listening to it--it thrills and chills me at the same time.

Zindagi meri har ik mod pe nakaam sahi
Phir bhi ummeedon ko pal bhar ke liye jeene do

Isn't that what we all do?

I wish some Urdu expert (not Unni ) would give a poetic translation of this entire song. So that I do not miss any nuance. Wonderfully rendered by Rafisaab. Awesome number.

Mainey socha tha agar maut se pehle pehle
Mainey socha tha agar duniya ke veeraanon mein
Mainey socha tha agar hasti ki shamshanon mein
Kisi insaan ko bas el bhi insaan ki (a)gar
Sachhi belaag mohabbat kahin ho jaaye naseeb
Wohi sahil jo bohut duur nazar aatha hai
Khudbakhud khinchta chaa aata hai kashti ke qareeb
Mainey socha tha yunhi dil ke kanwal khilte hain
Mainey socha tha yunhi sabro sukoon milte hain
Mainey socha tha yunhi zakhme jigar siltey hain.

Lekin, sochney hi se muraadein tau nahin mil jaati
Aisa hota tau har ik dil ki tamanna khilti
Koshishen lakh sahi baat nahin banti hai
Aisa hota tau har ik raahi ko manzil milti
Mainey socha tha ke insaan ki qismat aksar
Phoot jaati hai bikharti hai sambhal jaati hai
Apsara chand ki badli se nikal jaati hai
Par mere waqt ki gardish ka tau kuchh anth nahin
Khusk dharti bhi tau manjdhaar bani jaati hai
Kya muqaddar se shikaayat kya zamaney se gila
Khud meri saans hi talwaar bani jaati hai

Phir bhi sochta hoon
Raat ki syaayi mein taaron ke diyey jaltey hain
Khoon jab rota hai dil geet tabhi dhaltey hai
Jinko jeena hai who marney se nahin dartey hain

Isliye, mera pyaala hai jo khaali tau yeh khaali hi sahi
Mujhko honton se laganey do, yunhi peeney do
Zindagi meri harik mod pe nakaam sahi
Phir bhi ummeedon ko pal bha ke liyey jeeney do.


I had wondered, that if only, before death,
In the desolation of life, in the crematoriums of existence,
If only a human be blessed with the sincere, unselfish love of even just one person:
That very shore, seen afar,
By its own volition, tugged to the boat.

I had thought, aspirations bloom thus,
Endurance acquired thus,
A wounded heart mended thus.

But, desires are not fulfilled by mere wistfulness,
Else every wish would come true.
Try as one might, that does not transpire.
Else, every seeker would attain his desire.

I had believed, invariably every person's fate is shattered, scattered, (but) then restored,
That (eventually) the moon emerges from the cloud.

But there is no end to my misfortune,
Where even withered land serves as mid-stream (for me).
Why reproach fate? Why blame the world?
(When) My very breath turns into a (searing) sword.

Yet I assuage myself,
That stars twinkle in the darkness of the night,
That song pours forth (only) when tears of blood flow,
That one who wants to live does not fear death.

Hence, it is of no consequence that my goblet is empty.
Let me (still) raise it to my lips, let me drink.

Despite failure at every turn of life,
Let me sustain my hopes a while longer.

[Priya]

Mainey socha tha agar maut se pehle pehle
Mainey socha tha agar duniya ke veeraanon mein
Mainey socha tha agar hasti ki shamshanon mein
Kisi insaan ko bas el bhi insaan ki (a)gar
Sachhi belaag mohabbat kahin ho jaaye naseeb
Wohi sahil jo bohut duur nazar aatha hai
Khudbakhud khinchta chaa aata hai kashti ke qareeb
Mainey socha tha yunhi dil ke kanwal khilte hain
Mainey socha tha yunhi sabro sukoon milte hain
Mainey socha tha yunhi zakhme jigar siltey hain.

Lekin, sochney hi se muraadein tau nahin mil jaati
Aisa hota tau har ik dil ki tamanna khilti
Koshishen lakh sahi baat nahin banti hai
Aisa hota tau har ik raahi ko manzil milti
Mainey socha tha kei nsaan ki qismat aksar
Phoot jaati hai bikharti hai sambhal jaati hai
Apsara chand ki badli se nikal jaati hai
Par mere waqt ki gardish ka tau kuchh anth nahin
Khusk dharti bhi tau manjdhaar bani jaati hai
Kya muqaddar se shikaayat kya zamaney se gila
Khud meri saans hi talwaar bani jaati hai

Phir bhi sochta hoon
Raat ki syaayi mein taaron ke diyey jaltey hain
Khoon jab rota hai dil geet tabhi dhaltey hai
Jinko jeena hai who marney se nahin dartey hain

Isliye, mera pyaala hai jo khaali tau yeh khaali hi sahi
Mujhko honton se laganey do, yunhi peeney do
Zindagi meri harik mod pe nakaam sahi
Phir bhi ummeedon ko pal bha ke liyey jeeney do.


I had wondered, that if only, before death,
In the desolation of life, in the crematoriums of existence,
If only a human be blessed with the sincere, unselfish love of even just one person:
That very shore, seen afar,
By its own volition, tugged to the boat.

I had thought, aspirations bloom thus,
Endurance acquired thus,
A wounded heart mended thus.

But, desires are not fulfilled by mere wistfulness,
Else every wish would come true.
Try as one might, that does not transpire.
Else, every seeker would attain his desire.

I had believed, invariably every person’s fate is shattered, scattered….(but) then restored,
That (eventually) the moon emerges from the cloud.

But there is no end to my misfortune,
Where even withered land serves as mid-stream (for me).
Why reproach fate? Why blame the world?
(When) My very breath turns into a (searing) sword.

Yet I assuage myself,
That stars twinkle in the darkness of the night,
That song pours forth (only) when tears of blood flow,
That one who wants to live does not fear death.

Hence, it is of no consequence that my goblet is empty.
Let me (still) raise it to my lips, let me drink.

Despite failure at every turn of life,
Let me sustain my hopes a while longer.

Beautiful!!!!! Truly beautiful!!! Thanks, Unni. This is special.

But where did U get it from?

[unni]

Beautiful!!!!! Truly beautiful!!! Thanks, Unni. This is special.

But where did U get it from?

Darn it! Didn't "get" it some place!

I translated it, best I could!

It is not a literal translation, just tried to put in English the gist of thoughts/meanings conveyed by the poet.

Wish I knew who wrote the lyrics.