I wrote a post on Gulzaar Sahab some time back here. Undoubtedly Gulzaar Sahab has been a master of poetry & lyrics of our time. You know I can proudly said I lived in the times of the great poet Gulzaar.
I am sure a lot of people would be familiar with the serious and in-depth writings of Gulzaar Sahab on human nature, love, emotions etc.
Somehow you don’t find the sarcastic sides in the poets too often and then finding a sarcastic side to such a deep poet is something beyond imagination. Now here I got a song which captures his hold on sarcasm current issues and problems of the society and how beautifully he has imbibed in a poetry and then the lyrics of the song. Kishore Kumar has done a fabulous job with Mukesh singing it in such a mood that is so relevant to the depth of the song.
The movie is a 1971 movie when the country was struggling with problems like Corruption, Unemployment, Quota Raj or License Regime, spiraling high prices. And Gulzaar captures them so well making it funny yet deep. Sarcastic and absolutely true.
For those who haven’t heard this song before or got the lyrics completely I have compiled both of them below. Enjoy another beauty by Gulzaar Sahab.
Haal Chaal Theek Thaak hai
Sab Kuch Theek Thaak hai
Kaam nahi hai warna yahaan
aapki dua se sab theek thaak hai
Aab-o-hawa
Aab-o-hawa desh ki bahot saaf hai
kaayda hai, kanoon hai, insaaf hai,
Allah Jaane Koi Jiye Ya Mare
aadmi ko khoon voon sab maaf hai
Aur Kya Kahoon, Choti Moti Chori
Rishwat Khori Deti Hai Apna Guzara yahaan
aapki dua se baaki theek thaak hai
Gol Mol Roti ka Pahiya Chala-2
Peeche Peeche Chaandi ka rupaiya Chala
Roti Ko Bechaari Ko cheel le gayi
Chandi Leke munh kala Kauwa Chala
Aur Kya Kahoon, Maut Ka Tamaasha
chalaa Hai Betahaasha,
Jeene Ki Fursat Nahi Hai Yahaan
Aap Ki Dua Se Baaki Theek Thaak Hai.
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Hi…Nice post…definitely lyrics are so realistic. wonder why they dont write songs like that anymore.
Yeah the lyrics are absolutely lovable, thats the beauty of Gulazar Sahab so simple yet so realistic.
You know what I had the exact same feeling in my mind Why dont they write songs like this anymore
That’s a fantastic video! Just too good
@Bhavya: Yes Indeed…. I actually saw it at least 25 times when I first found it on youtube
Can not view the video as net is slow!! But you know am a big a fan of Gulzaar. BTW do you know he is coming out with an english version of his fav lyrics. Coming out as a book you can read the article here http://www.hindustantimes.com/.....id515.aspx
@Smita: I know you are a big fan of him too
I saw the HT article thought I am not very sure if this song would be there as its one of the songs that just got lost in the pages of time… Do hear it when you get a chance its a reflection of depth and simplicity of Gulzar sahab.
Prats
I loved this song…more becoz of kishore’s rendition…the manner in which he modulated his voice to match the subtleness of the lyrics and situation……unfortunately, with due credit to gulzar sahab, this fact gets overlooked……
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I have no doubts about that, Kishore & Mukesh have done a fabulous job with the song. I mean keeping the satirical tone while singing is not the easiest thing to do.
I know my blog post overlooks that aspect of the song primarily because I generally get lost in the lyrics of the song and loose my focus on other aspects. I agree what you said is very very correct.
The best way to listen to a song is to pay meticulous attention to the lyrics…. nice that i have met a person who thinks alike…….and who readily agrees as well…:)
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@Shubhashish: Same Sentiments here man…. I am an absolute sucker for lyrics, and that’s the one point where I indulge in the song or don’t.
Check this song from Gulzaar again and its simplicity of lyrics
http://prats.co.in/kaminey/
Another example of simplicity of lyrics by Gulzaar- mera kuch samaan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mjFCidDpcY.
Loved your blog, will visit again.
@Prerna: Thanks a lot Prerna. Its always great to meet other fans of artists you worship. Mera Kuch Samaan was a master stroke in all respects. Love that song.