Back at Mood I this year, we got a chance to catch Indian Ocean LIVE. There were the usuals, Kandisa-Bandeh, of course but Rahul Ram volunteered to play a less popular but wonderful song called "Kaun". Sadly, our mature friends at IIT B responded with roars of disapproval and insisted on Bandeh once again. RR, being the gentleman he is, obliged. Then he proclaimed (and not asked, like earlier) that they would play something new- from a movie yet to be released.
Sone ki nagri ke sau sau hai Raja
Andhe Rajaon mein Kana Maharaja
Yahaan Dakoo ki raksa ?...karo na...? kare mere bhai
Gunde malang hai Minister ke ghar jamaii
?..Mere..? pair ka kankad hai O re bhai
Bandar madaari ke offcer hai mere bhai
Bhrashton ke ham hai aur Bhrasht hamare
Ek hi thali ke Chatte Batte saare
Jangal me mangal ki Reet hai hame pyaari
Aur Kalyug me kal ke samadhi ki tayyari
While the odd ? marks indicate that I either didn't hear properly or don't remember too well, the lyrics have been a big hit, personally. And with poll results coming out last evening, I thought it went well as background music as the curtain fell on the Elections of the world's largest successful democracy.
The people of India have been largely smart and very politically correct. They have ascertained a single party will assume power at the centre. They have eliminated any kind of instability and senseless horse-trading. And most importantly, they have ensured a healthy chance of their issues being given some thought, if not addressed immediately.
"The Congress has perhaps benefited from a fear among voters that an unclear mandate would make matters muddy at a time when tackling issues like the economic slowdown or the threat of terrorism mandates a firm and assured hand at the wheel. The BJP could not capitalise on the Congress's shortcomings and the common man was not in the mood for experiments. The ruling party seemed the best bet in the given circumstances. "
~TOI, 17th May
Permutations and combinations may dominate proceeding for the next few weeks over the distributions of portfolios. But 200+ seats on their own will probably see Congress aloof of any arm twisting from allies. Some of the persons and personalities voted into the Lok Sabha this time around definitely seem to be good choices for entrusting portfolios that need to be approached differently. Many of the first time voters like me, I'm sure, will hope for intelligent governance, steady progress and mature decision making that will set India apart on its journey in global sublimation.
Sone ki nagri ke sau sau hai Raja
Andhe Rajaon mein Kana Maharaja
Yahaan Dakoo ki raksa ?...karo na...? kare mere bhai
Gunde malang hai Minister ke ghar jamaii
?..Mere..? pair ka kankad hai O re bhai
Bandar madaari ke offcer hai mere bhai
Bhrashton ke ham hai aur Bhrasht hamare
Ek hi thali ke Chatte Batte saare
Jangal me mangal ki Reet hai hame pyaari
Aur Kalyug me kal ke samadhi ki tayyari
While the odd ? marks indicate that I either didn't hear properly or don't remember too well, the lyrics have been a big hit, personally. And with poll results coming out last evening, I thought it went well as background music as the curtain fell on the Elections of the world's largest successful democracy.
The people of India have been largely smart and very politically correct. They have ascertained a single party will assume power at the centre. They have eliminated any kind of instability and senseless horse-trading. And most importantly, they have ensured a healthy chance of their issues being given some thought, if not addressed immediately.
"The Congress has perhaps benefited from a fear among voters that an unclear mandate would make matters muddy at a time when tackling issues like the economic slowdown or the threat of terrorism mandates a firm and assured hand at the wheel. The BJP could not capitalise on the Congress's shortcomings and the common man was not in the mood for experiments. The ruling party seemed the best bet in the given circumstances. "
~TOI, 17th May
Permutations and combinations may dominate proceeding for the next few weeks over the distributions of portfolios. But 200+ seats on their own will probably see Congress aloof of any arm twisting from allies. Some of the persons and personalities voted into the Lok Sabha this time around definitely seem to be good choices for entrusting portfolios that need to be approached differently. Many of the first time voters like me, I'm sure, will hope for intelligent governance, steady progress and mature decision making that will set India apart on its journey in global sublimation.
2 comments:
Hi Aadi,
Nice post. We need more young people to get involved in the conversation and shape ideas and the discussion in the 21st century.
Keep it up!
Bhalchander
Hey, the lyrics of the third line go as follows -
" yahaan dakoo ki raksha Daroga kare mere bhai "
Daroga is the police officer of the village. Thaks for the lyrics though..most of it is correct
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