Prasoon Joshi is a well-known writer, poet, lyricist, screenwriter,
and advertiser of India. He rose to fame with his brilliant ad campaigns like
‘ThandaMatlab Coca –Cola’, ‘Saffola, Happydent commercials and Cadbury; to name
few. He is well known as an advertising guru who turned towards Big Parda with
the film, ‘Lajja.’
He has won many awards and accolades for his heartwarming and
melodious songs. On his birthday, we bring some of his well received and
perceived songs for you.
1. Acha Lagta Hai,
Aarkshan
The song was woven with simple and meaningful
words, which made it a personal favorite of many. Even me, I love enjoying the
feel and true emotions of love it stirs in me. Here, sing along with me:
“Jhatak Kar Zulf
Jab tum Tauliye se
Baarishein aazad karti ho
Acha lagta Hai… “
2. Ali Maula,
Kurbaan
Prasoon knows how to weave magic with words. There
is something about this song, which makes me listen to it in a loop. The words
are simple yet with a depth. Read it with me:
“Himmatein ata karo, o madadgaar maula
Ali maula,
ali maula, ali maula
O maula, ali
maula, ali maula, ali maula
Aap hi ho kuwate parwardigaar maula
Ali maula,
ali maula, ali maula
O maula,
ali maula, ali maula, ali maula
O
shaah-e-marda sher-e-ajada jaan fida tum pe maula
Ali maula, ali maula,
ali maula
O
maula ali maula, ali maula, ali maula.....”
3. Chand Sifarish,
Fanna
Another one of my favorites, I love the way in
which you can feel ‘loved’ by just listening to the first few lines. A hit of
its time, Joshi even won an award for it. Here are the lyrics:
“Subhan allah, subhan allah, subhan allah
Valle valle,
valle valle, valle valle
Chand
sifarish jo karta hamaree deta who tum ko
bata
Sharmo haya pe parde gira ke, karnee hain ham ko khata
Jidd hain abb toh hain khud ko mitana, hona hain tujhme
fanaa
Chand
sifarish jo karta hamaree deta who tum ko bata
Sharmo haya pe parde gira ke, karnee hain ham ko khata”
4. Massakali,
Delhi 6
You won’t get the lyrics at one go! However, once
you get habituated to this song, you will realize how real ‘Hindi’ can make a
song’s presence felt, even after decades. Lyrics are as under:
“Aye massakali massakali, udd mattakali mattakali
Aye
massakali masa masa massakali, udd mattakali mattakali
Massakali massakali, udd mattakali mattakali
Jara phank jhatak gayi dhul atak aur lachak machak ke dur bhatak
Udd dagar dagar kasbe kuche nukkad basti mein yeah e yeah
e
Itdi se mud ada se udd, kar le puri dil ki tamanna
Hawa se judada se udd purr
bhuur bhurrr phuurrr tu hai hera panna re
Massakali massakali, udd mattakali mattakali”
5. Bum Bum Bhole,
TaareZameen Par
Another masterpiece, Joshi gets it right every
time. The right tempo, makes this song a fit for all different genres. A total
kid song, it will make you reminisce your childhood again.
“Dekho dekho kya who ped hai, chaadar odheya khada koi
Baarish hai yaa asmaan ne chhoddi yehainalkhulekahin
Ho hum
dekhe yeh jahaan waise hi jaise nazar apani
Khulke socho aao, pankh jara failaao
Rang
naye bikhraao, chalo chalo chalo chalo naye khaab bunle”
Well, these are some of the selected songs, which I like. Though my
list is endless, I have kept it to five for now. Waiting to hear your favorite
pick. And, That Filmy Girl wishes Prasoon Joshi a very happy birthday.
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