Filmi songs are generally considered low-grade poetry. There was time, when poets like Sahir Ludhyanwi, Qateel Shifai, Kaifi Azmi, etc wrote filmi songs and that established a standard for filmi poetry for long time.
Time changed… Now we live in era of ‘Munni Badnaam’, ‘Sheela ki Jawani’ and ‘Chikni Chameli’.. but sometimes, a song comes on scene with beautiful lines. Lets share your favourite lines from filmi songs (old and new.. Indian or Pakistani) that you found poetic and not run of the mill (chichora) in this thread.
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Post your favorite lines… No need to reproduce all the lyrics. Videos are encouraged, but avoid posting only videos, as this is not the purpose of this thread.**
This song is beautiful
Another fav by gulzar is
Naam ada likhna from Yahaan
Aao toh subha jao toh mera naam sabah likhna barf parey toh barf pe mera naam dua likhna
This song is beautiful
Another fav by gulzar is
Naam ada likhna from Yahaan
Aao toh subha jao toh mera naam sabah likhna barf parey toh barf pe mera naam dua likhna
Gulzar is the person who can make item numbers as poetic :)
from ass pass haen khuda (anjaana anjaani)
Ho humsafer na tera jab kahen
tu ho jaha raho ga mein woh he
tuhjse kabhi na ek pal bhe mein juda.
Tu na jaane ass pass haen Khuda
Only those who know the background of the poem can get the message.
yes the background (relationship of a Syed Bulleh Shah and an Arain Shaikh Inayat) is necessary to enjoy these lines. Other wise, overall lyrics convey the message.
