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Hum haal-e-dil sunayenge
Kabhi tanhaiyan mein yoon, hamari yaad aayegi.... The song certainly haunts lovers of old film music even now. So does the voice of this 1961 song composed by Snehal Bhatkar for Kidar Sharma's Hamari Yaad Aayegi, which starred Tanuja (better known as the mother of present-day actor Kajol). The melodious song was sung in the distinctive voice of Mubarak Begum. It also turned out to be the biggest hit of her chequered career. Mubarak Begum is in the city to grace the Rafi Nite function being organised by the Yaadgar-e-Rafi Society at Tagore Theatre on Saturday. Dressed in a maroon-coloured embroidered salwar kameez, with her trademark seven-starred gold nose-stud but sans make-up, Mubarak Begum at the UT Guest House here on Friday evening went down the memory lane with ease and some pain. She recalled how as a child she loved watching movies. She was fascinated by Suraiya's beauty and melifluous voice. She would sing before her family with elan. Seeing her potential, Mubarak Begum was sent to learn music under Riyazuddin Khan. Mubarak Begum remembered how she literally froze before the mike twice when her father took her for auditions. But then relaising the gravity of the situation, she promised her abba that she would overcome her nervousness. And true to her word, Mubarak Begum recorded Shaukat Dehlvi-composed song Mohe aane lagi angrayi... for Yakub's Aayiye in 1949, without a hitch. She also sang a duet Aao chalein, chalein sakhi wahan... with Lata Mangeshkar for the same film. The film opened the door for Mubarak Begum and she sang all seven songs composed by Hansraj Bahl for the 1951 film, Phoolon Ke Haar. Next, she sang Ghulam Mohammed composed song Jal jal ke mari... for Sheesha. In 1953, she had three releases Dharam Patni, Dhoom and Daera. In fact, Kamal Amrohi's Meena Kumari-starrer Daera was her biggest project. The theme song Devta tum ho mera sahara, maine thaama hai daaman tumhara... was a duet with Mohammad Rafi, whom she remembers as a fine human being. Unfortunately for Mubarak Begum, Daera was an utter flop. As a result, the music of the film was soon forgotten. Suddenly, S.D. Burman called her to sing the number, Woh na aayenge palatkar, unhein lakh hum bulaayen... for the 1954 film Devdas. The song was a background song as Chandramukhi waits for Devdas in her kotha. It had just two lines initially that had to be repeated over and over again. Its lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi, who was sitting there, heard her and said he would give her a full song. That's how the song finally had an antara and an asthayi. More importantly, Bimal Roy, director of Devdas, was so impressed by Mubarak Begum’s rendition that he signed her for a song for his forthcoming film Madhumati. The song was Haale dil sunayege, suniye ke na suneye... composed by Salil Choudhary. Filmmaker Kidar Sharma, too, appreciated Mubarak Begum's voice to such an extent that he made her sing practically in all of his films. Her song Kabhi tanhayiyon mein yoon... for his film Hamari Yaad Aayegi (1961) became the hallmark of her career. Mubarak Begum's singing career was on the rise. Composers Shankar-Jaikishen made her sing for their Hamrahi (1963) the song Mujhko apne gale laga lo, ae mere humrahi, which was a great hit. It is also her favourite song. She also sang for their Around the World a duet with Sharda Ye muh aur masoor ki daal... and again in Arzoo, Jab ishq kahin ho jaata hai, tab aisi haalat hoti hai... Mubarak Begum also had the privilege of singing the lilting Neend ud jaaye teri, chain se sonewale... for Kalyanji-Anandji's Juari and again for their Yeh dil Kisko Doon. Yet another top music director Khayyam gave her a song in Shagoon, namely, Itne qarib aake bhi kya... Her song with Talat Mehmood, Kuch ajnabi se aap hain, kuch ajnabi se hum... for Susheela in 1966 was written by Jan Nissar Akhtar (Javed Akhtar's father) and composed by C. Arjun. Mubarak Begum said she seemed to be doing well, or so she thought, for suddenly, for no reason she stopped getting work. Her songs would be recorded and then cut off from the film. Music directors said she had a distinctive voice, but when it came to singing, they found it unsuitable. And she was not the kind to bow before people for work. Among her last songs was for one for Bappi Lahiri's Paanch Qaidi. After her last film, Ramu To Diwana Hai in 1972, Mubarak Begum faced the darkest phase of life. Having exhausted her savings, she had no one to turn to except Allah. She found solace in prayer. Psychiatric advice to her was to stop thinking, if that was possible. The Artistes' Association provides her a meagre pension. Royalty for her songs would have been of immense help. But without producers' (most of them are no more) sanction, it is not possible. But today, thanks to the media that has been highlighting her plight, she is being offered stage shows all over the country. We tell her that listeners have not forgotten her. Her presence here for the Rafi nite is a proof of that. Her repretoire of songs may not be large, but the few memorable songs she has to her credit give her a place in the history of Hindi film music. devi@tribunemail.com
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Sufi alfaaz
"Mainu mere musrhid wallon izaazat nahin hai ki main usdi ibaadat to bina kuch hor karan." Heartfelt words of a sufi singer who lives a life that has no influence of the 'fast', a life that has not heard of commercialisation and a life that does not thrive on accolades from journos. Rather, his is a world safeguarded by his murshid and then his wife Hanso. He sings not for the kiss of limelight, but for ibaadat. There is much more to this singer, and a 400-word-interview is not quite enough to describe him. In the city to perform at Sufi Singing Programme organised by the Haryana Kala Parishad at Indradhanush Auditorium on Friday, Barkat Sidhu is always short of words, for he does not understand why do we want to know about his marketing strategies, rather lack of it. He smiles and says, "Rab waloon ijaazat nahin bachey." And that's it, we wonder. When everybody else is marketing themselves, this one is still waiting for farmaan from the above…. "I know that the world is changing, maybe faster than I can imagine, but I am contended with what I am and what I am doing. I sing because God wants me to. And if this is what he wants, how can I ever question him?" says Barkat, who has been awarded with ETC Channel Music Lifetime Award. Sufi gayaki has changed? "Sufi gayaki main saaf zubaan aur alfaaz hi use karney chahiye." "Mainu eh navey jahey mahaul vich jaan to sharam aandi hai. Main aithey hi kush haan," he tells us. So is my wife, Hanso, the inspiration of my life." "She wakes me every morning, so, that I never miss my riyaaz. jasmine@tribunemail.com
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Bon Appetit The idea of exchanging gifts at Christmas time originated with the birth of Jesus, when three wise men traveled to deliver gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn baby. Christmas is a time for friends and family to come together for fun and fellowship. Giving gifts to show love and caring is an extension of our affection and Santa Clause with a bag bursting with gifts has become the human face of Christmas. There is immense joy in giving gifts and even more so if you yourself have turned out something delectable. Candy or fudge can look so appealing to the eye if it's wrapped in coloured foil and placed in a glass jar. Try your hand at these little morsels and then you can gift them or eat them yourself, any time of the year, Christmas or no Christmas! New Orleans Mocha
Method Fail-proof Choco-Walnut Fudge
Method Melt butter in a heavy pan over another vessel with simmering water (this is called a double boiler method). Add broken bits of chocolate and stir until they dissolve. Now blend in the cocoa and add the rest of the ingredients, except the walnuts. Stir carefully and do not allow the water below to boil, or a splash from it, or the excess heat will make the chocolate seize, separating into cocoa mass and cocoa butter. Remove the pan away from the boiling water when the mixture is smooth and the sugar has melted. Stir in the walnuts. Quickly spread in the prepared tin. Cool and cut into 1inch squares. |
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Christmas is knocking at the door and with parties and get-togethers setting the tone for the festive mood, hosts will be wondering what drink to serve this season. We get for you some easy-to-concoct colourful cocktails Frost bite
Method: Glass: Strawberry Kaipiroshka
Method: Glass: Courtsey: Smirnoff
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Destination Bollywood
Miss World runner-up Parvathy Omankuttan is open to good offers in Bollywood but right now she wants to go on a long vacation to "calm myself". "I am looking for a career in films but have not really planned my future, as I first need to go on a long vacation to calm myself. However, I hope good roles come my way," Parvathy said. The 21-year-old beauty queen, who narrowly missed the title earlier won by the likes of Rita Faria (1966), Aishwarya Rai (1994), Diana Hayden (1997), Yukta Mookhey (1999) and Priyanka Chopra (2000), at the pageant held in Johanesburg, attributed her inability to win the crown to the "luck factor". "I did my best," she said, adding that missing the title by a whisker was a disappointment. Parvathy said she would continue with her modelling assignments. Describing the experience of the Miss World campaign as overwhelming, Parvathy said she made many friends during the period. The Mumbai girl, who hails from Kerala and loves home made food, felt her success at the Miss World pageant was like a middle class dream come true. Parvathy said she plans to visit the Taj Mahal and Trident hotel, site of the November 26 terror attacks, to pay homage to the victims and martyrs. Her father is an employee of the hotel. Parvathy, who lost the title to Miss Russia, returned home from Johannesburg to a huge welcome in the wee hours yesterday.
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Pray for all
The cold war between the two reigning Bollywood Khans, Shah Rukh and Aamir seems set for a thaw with Shah Rukh appealing to everyone to watch Aamir's film Ghajini that releases December 25. A day after proclaiming himself the biggest brand in the country, Shah Rukh, in an apparent change of heart, said at a press conference: "I appeal to all to watch Ghajini'. He was speaking late Thursday at a press conference to introduce to the media the lead actress of his latest release Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Anoushka Sharma. Shah Rukh said: "I want all the people to watch Ghajini. We as people from the industry know how much pain it takes to make a film. We wait anxiously every Friday to see the result of our hard work that we put in to make a film. So my best wishes are with every film be it Ghajini or Chandni Chowk To China or any other movie. I want every film to do well.” "During the time when we talk of unity and wish to stay united, we should pray good for everyone." Rubbishing reports of his rivalry with Aamir, Shah Rukh said, "We share an extremely cordial relationship," says SRK. Citing an example, he said when they met at a party recently they were discussing doing a film showing their six-pack abs. "I was scared as I lost my six packs and wanted Aamir to say no. Luckily, he said he has lost his packs too, so let's give a chance to some other actor," Shah Rukh quipped. About Aamir, he said, "I think he has changed himself well over the recent period of time. Previously, he did not like to interact much with the public and the media, but now he interacts well and has also developed a sense of humour." On the inclusion of Rab Ne.."'s script in the Oscar library, he said, "It feels good as now Indian film scripts are getting recognition in the West." He said Indian films suffer from lack of good screenplay writing. "The main reason is that we do not have good schools to teach it," he said. "Screenplay is a science, which needs to be taught where one needs to say many things in least possible words," he explained. "Our stories are too lengthy, full of songs and dances, which makes it unacceptable for the international audience. So if we change the style and be more compact in story telling our work will be more accepted internationally," he added. SRK also lauded the media for their efforts of covering news and being the bridge between stars and the audience. He said "Initially, I used to be quite embarrassed by the questions being asked by the media as a few were very personal. But later, I realised those questions were not to embarrass me but they really wanted to clarify certain things, which was in good taste." On Wednesday, he said Rab Ne Bana De Jodi is doing well and there is no threat to his film from Ghajini. "There cannot be any competition with me. I'm the biggest brand in the country. I am always there to endorse for everyone, but the saddest part is that no one is there to endorse for me as there is no brand bigger than me," King Khan said at the launch function of Filmfare magazine's latest issue. Reacting to Shah Rukh's statement, Aamir said: "He has been speaking about himself for last 20 years so there is nothing new about it." Aamir is aggressively campaigning for Ghajini, which will release December 25, and the ushers of the multiplexes, where Shah Rukh's film is running, have adopted Aamir's Ghajini-hair style to promote the action-thriller.
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Wardrobe Waterloo
The futuristic Chanel gown worn by Vogue editor and style icon Anna Wintour has topped the Time magazine's list of biggest faux pas of this year. The magazine has compiled the list of the worst outfits of the year for its upcoming issue. Wintour wore the Karl Lagerfield designed dress at a party in New York in May at a star studded event attended by celebrities like Tom Cruise, his wife Katie Holmes, George Clooney and the Beckhams. The party was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York this May, the Daily Mail reported. Despite the starry presence, Wintour stole the show with her silver gown, which was slammed by the critics as a cast off from the sci-fi film Dune. Wintour beat celebrities like Madonna, Janet Jackson and Gwyneth Paltrow to earn the first place on Time magazine's list of fashion faux pas. "When the history of modern fashion is written, this will be its Waterloo. "The unimpeachably stylish Vogue editor Anna Wintour turns up at the fashion event of the year, the Met's Costume Institute Gala in New York City, in a dress that makes her look as if she were encrusted with giant fossils," the magazine said describing the now 'popular' outfit. Wintour, 59, is a fashion icon and as the editor of Vogue she can make or break a fashion house. She is known for her distinctive pageboy bob haircut and insistence on always wearing sunglasses. The Meryl Streep character in the Hollywood film The Devil Wears Prada is widely believed to be based on her, which was adapted from a book of the same name written by one of her former assistants. Singer Janet Jackson with her glittery futuristic outfit came second on the fashion faux pas list in the latest issue of Time. Third place went to Project Runway winner Christian Siriano for her outfit at the premiere of Sex and The City. Shakespeare in Love actor Gwyneth Paltrow came in fourth with the transparent lace basque Antonio Berardi dress she donned at the Paris premiere of Two Lovers in November. The dress, which showed part of her breasts, thighs and even her white underwear, was slammed by fashionistas. Sixth place went to Kate Bosworth for her vintage Chanel Haute Couture. Seventh position was awarded to Katie Holmes for the white silk jumpsuit and black lacy top combination she wore to the opening of her play All My Sons last month, which was the result of her own creativity. Others in the top ten include Paula Abdul, Kate Bosworth, Madonna and Beyonce. Editors at Time magazine have compiled the list for their ‘Top Ten of Everything' edition.
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Blessed with Johnny family
Have you heard of a sequel being planned because the director has fallen in love with the cast? This is precisely what has happened with director Sudhir Mishra during the making of Tera Kya Hoga Johnny. Mishra is so enamoured of his Johnny family that he doesn't want to let go. "I want to carry the story forward now. There's room for the characters to go forward. And I don't want to lose the family that I've made during the making of Tera Kya Hoga Johnny. I've been singularly lucky with actors. In all my career, I've never had any problem with any actor." But the yet-to-be released Johnny that stars Kay Kay Menon, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Karan Nath and Soha Ali Khan takes the cake. "It's an ensemble cast. Kay Kay, Neil, Karan and Soha gave me more than any bunch of actors ever. They all knew the new boy Sikandar had the main role. They didn't mind at all. "In fact, Neil was the epitome of cooperation. He came to the shootings even when he wasn't required. But he sat on the sets, came to the editing and even re-shot for two days just before leaving for the US." So pleased was Mishra with Neil's work that he invited his father, singer Nitin Mukesh, and mother to see the film. "Do you know Nitin Mukesh assisted Hrishikesh Mukherjee? So he's half a filmmaker himself. When Nitin Mukesh saw Tera Kya Hoga Johnny, he was bowled over. He took us all out for dinner. Neil, Karan, Soha all became a part of my family. All the actors are splendid in my film. — IANS, PTI
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1cup fine vanilla wafer crumbs
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