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Hello, my fellow dukhi aatmas. I am back again with more prominent dark circles and eye pain from sleep deprivation. What are you guys doing? I am listening to a lecture on PHP. Trust me, it's not that interesting.

As I told you peeps in the last post, I am re-reading my old books. I meant the ones I own. So back in those days (I am 19), Chetan Bhagat was the Colleen Hoover. Lots of books, popular and overrated. My father used to buy a lot of books back then. Unfortunately, the Bhagat ones were in English so I read them because I had nothing better to do.

So, I found one of his books and I am not reading that again because I pity myself. I would not say why I don't like his work but it's not worth your time. He definitely doesn't know what he is writing that I can say for sure.

His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman is a must-read. The world-building, the way Pullman just grabs on to your attention and doesn't let go throughout the whole series is awe-inspiring. What a man! It also shows how kids are told they can be anything they want but only one thing when they grow up and how they slowly lose their hope in the world.

I read a lot of Sherlock Holmes and I still do. One of my favourite renditions of Holmes and Moriarty's dynamic is from the manga and anime, Moriarty the Patriot. It does not reflect how the characters were in the original Doyle version. But the beauty is that it does justice to their own characters.

Sherlock and William meet at a party and they are immediately fascinated by the other's intelligence and wit, Sherlock more so. I will not spoil you guys, but their banter and teamwork is just so interesting.

That's all for today, guys! (I sound like a YouTuber ^⁠_⁠^)

I listened to this song for the first time on Sense8. If you haven't watched it yet, you should. The diversity, the writing and the beautiful bond the characters had makes it worth your time. The song is a gem.

[hunterartemis]

So I thought, What if Kanthony had a Bollywood Playlist?

Yeah, not many brown girls show up in a steamy Regency storyline and this must be venerated with a bollywood playlist (other than the haldi time string quatret version of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham) I have given links on the title of the songs to enjoy

1. Ajab Si ( From the Film “Om Shanti Om” )

The title of the song means “something strange”. It speaks about the strange beauty in the beloved’s eye. The scene of the song depicts the hero smitten with the eyes of the heroine, and has a fateful encounter with her when she is publically walking into a glamourous red carpet. Although the first encounter of Kate and Anthony was not in public but in private, but I do have a feeling that the first time Anthony saw her, he felt drawn. The song also speaks about being dumbstruck by the air of the beloved and her beauty and Anthony was surely dumbstruck by Kate’s scathing comment: “your character is as deficient as your horsemanship,”

2. Dilbar Mere (From Satte pe Satta)

A classic Golden Era number inspired from the tunes of Donauwellen Walzer (aa tune which inspired quite a number of Bollywood songs in the golden era) I think this song fits perfectly for Anthony when he tries to win both the sisters over, especially Kate by hook nook and crook so that he could marry the season’s diamond, Edwina. The song is like a challenge thrown to the beloved. “My darling” the song means “how much will you torment me? I shall light a fire to your heart that you’ll have not choice but to melt”. It reminds of of Anthony reminding Kate “by the end of your stay, I can assure you, your opinion of me would much improve”

3. Dil Yeh Ladaku (From Saala Khadoos)

The number is quite different. The scene depicts how the student falls in love with the teacher she so desperately hates. In the second and third episode we saw a delicious bit of rivalry between the two headstrong and very independent character. The lyrics says “my heart which is a fighter now fights with itself today” The song is filled with cuteness and confusion of falling in love with someone whom you seem to despise. (not to mention the title of the movie means : Bloody Scrooge)

4. Lahu Muhn Lag Gaya (from Raam Leela)

This is a steamy number from a film which was loosely based on Romeo and Juliet: two people from enemy gangs falling in love. The scene of the song depicts a scene from Holi, where the heroine completely captures the hero’s heart after she kisses him in stealth. This act befuddles the Hero and after a few awkward moments, he shares a few flirtatious moments. The title means “I have tasted the blood, which had slept in my veins, the vigor has awakened.” I particularly love this number for the Viscount and Kate’s “bee scene” and Anthony’s befuddlement after Kate unwittingly flashes her thigh during the hunt

5. Ajeeb Dastan Hy Yeh (from Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi)

Another golden era number for our favourite couple. The song is quite poetic that portrays “the one that got away” feel before Katy Perri made it famous. Even the movie title means “my heart my own and my beloved is of someone else’s”. I think it captures the perfect feeling both Kate and Anthony faces after Anthony’s engagement with Edwina. Anthony practically gets mad when he hears for the first time Kate saying “I am returning to India” and Kate practically breaks her heart when Anthony proposes Edwina

6. Shiqayat (from Gangubai Kathiawari)

The title that means “complaint” starts with the lines “it takes great heart to spend your evenings with only the memories of your beloved; it takes great heart to kill yourself everyday” then it proceeds “I have heard he has great complaints about me, it could only mean he has great love for me”. The context of the song is really painful: the heroine marries her beloved off to another girl because of greater motive and she comes to attend the wedding: drunk and sad and avoids looking at her beloved, who is now newly wed. The context is self explanatory: both Kate and Anthony’s denial of love : “it will be bearable and it will pass and it will feel as if we never felt it before.” ouch

7. Tu Janey Na (From Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani)

The scenario is the hero is helping the girl he loves to run away with the guy the heroine loves. He is practically arranging the marriage alter for the girl. The song starts with “How to tell you why I want you, Darling I can’t; what my heart wishes to say my eyes tell to you, but you don’t know”. I really really imagine Anthony would be thinking something like this when he stands in the alter and Kate walks down the aisle as Edwina’s Bridesmaid. The song also says “we didn’t meet even if you and I met each other, there is a thousand mile chasm between us” this feeling must be solidifying as Anthony saw every moment pass to his wedding.

8. O Meri Jaan (From Life in a Metro)

It is a long struggle of social standing, situation and then the grand realisation of love for one another... despite all the circumstances. The song is about warmth of love and following the selfish desire for the beloved, I think, when Anthony cries and tries to propose, this song would be perfect, the climax of the song says “my heart does not understand any other relation, I don’t know what has happened to it, my arms seeks you madly and only you... where are you oh my life my love”

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@jaytwo nailaaaaa tysm for tagging me!!

rules: put your “on repeat” playlist on shuffle and list the first ten songs, then tag some people

holiday // boney m.

ajeeb dastan hai yeh // lata mangeshkar

mon shudhu mon chuyeche // souls

konna ni chikaku de // crystal kay

rage your dream // m.o.v.e

the girl in byakkoya // susumu hirasawa

welcome to the jungle // guns n' roses

i think we're alone now // tommy james & the shondells

fly like an eagle // steve miller band

back on the rocks // mega nrg man

not tagging anyone bc pretty much everyone i know has been tagged already, but if anyone sees this and wants to participate, consider yourself tagged by me :D

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for the weird asks! - 3, 27, 36 and 50

Thank you!!

3. Bubblegum or cotton candy?

I haven’t had cotton candy so bubblegum

27. Favourite activity to do in cold weather?

Skate or swim lol. But I can’t stay inside in cold weather so I’ll do anything actually

36. What is the first meme you remember ever seeing?

The girl standing in front of a burning house and smiling. That was ages ago - honestly a really long time ago I can’t even remember the context for it.

50. What made you laugh the hardest you’ve ever laughed?

Idk if this is the hardest but it’s one of the hardest I’ve laughed

So last Diwali we’d gone on a small road trip to a beach and we were all playing dumb charades - adults VS second generation and they gave us old movies so we gave them movies like ‘Bandook Dahej ke seene par’ and ‘Arvind Desai ki Ajeeb Dastan’ and it was hilarious seeing them try to act it out

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I like playing the leads rather than the chords because getting caught in the speed and the rush feels good.

The chords don't really feel the same. Though they do have their own charm. I'd still prefer tbe speed involved with the leads though.

I'm just repeating things now. I'll just go and get back to playing Janam Janam ka aadha part that I remember and proceed to play Ajeeb Dastan when I feel the need to complete something... Which will probably be about as soon as I finish playing Janam Janam...

Also, will learn the Janam Janam wala soon after properly kyu ki incomplete things are just messy and irritating.

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Okay... That was unexpectedly long....?

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Liked on YouTube: "Ajeeb Dastan - The Bartender | The BOM Squad | Svetana Kanwar Choreography" https://youtu.be/K1mVmrvLrLw

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Top evergreen Hindi sad songs

We all love listening to songs and sad songs are one thing that can really strike the chord of the hearts of people. Indian music industry has witnessed some of the most classic sad songs in the movies which have become an all-time hit. These songs are so popular that they have acquired the label of the top evergreen Hindi sad songs. Let us have a look at some of these songs:

Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli- Manna Dey (Anand- 1971)

A beautiful Bollywood sad song from the movie Anand, this song is indeed a gift from the legendary Manna Dey. The song is picturised on the superstar Rajesh Khanna and Manna Dey does full justice to the song. The song is quite emotional which depicts the journey of life that life is a blend of happiness and sadness and is like a riddle, quite strange at times. A great song to hear indeed.

Zindagi Ke Safar Mein- Kishore Kumar (Aap Ki Kasam- 1974)

A beautiful Hindi audio song picturised on the superstar again, Rajesh Khanna and sung by two melodious voices Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar is again a beautiful sad track from the film Aap Ki Kasam. The song became a huge hit at the time of the release and is popular till date. People today still love to hear the song.

Zindagi Ka Safar- Kishore Kumar (Safar- 1970)

Again a wonderful sad song from the legendary Kishore Da,this song is a treat from him. The song is picturised on the superstar of Bollywood at that time, Rajesh Khanna, and is from the movie Safar. The wonderful lyrics have been penned down by Indeevar and the music has been composed by Kalyanji and Anandji.A beautiful Kishore Kumar sad song indeed.

Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh- Lata Mangeshkar (Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai- 1960)

A melodious sad track from the melody queen of India, Lata Mangeshkar, this song is one of the best ever sad songs and is from the movie Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai. This is a beautiful lata mangeshkar sad song and is one song that is still liked by the present generation.

Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz- Kishore Kumar (Kora Kagaz- 1974)

One song that will really touch your hearts and would connect you with the picture on being it is being picturised, this song is sure to make your hearts cry out. The song is picturised on Jaya Bahaduri and is sung by none other than Kishore Da. Who could have created the magic in the song other than Kishore Da himself?

Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi- Lata Mangeshkar (Masoom- 1983)

One of the most loved sad songs of Bollywood music industry, this song, from the movie Masoom has been sung by Anup Ghoshal and the mesmerizing lyrics have been penned down by none other than the great name Gulzar. Check out this old Hindi sad song and get ready to be drenched in a beautiful musical world.

Try out these Hindi Bollywood sad songs and get ready to travel behind in the memories of the sad times, with the beauty of Indian music.

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