Mohammed Ali (November 19, 1938, Rampur, India- March 19, 2006, Lahore, Pakistan) was a very popular actor and was known as Shahenshah-e-Jazbaat. He was the winner of 7 Nigar awards for best actor, supporting actor and special award. He was married to actress Zeba.
Zeba (Shaheen- born on October 3, 1946 in Ambala, India) is one of the most famous, beautiful, glamorous and well respected actresses of Pakistan. She was a true superstar and credited for insuring success of many actors with whom she was paired.
Her first marriage to Sudhir(Pakistan's first superstar and action hero) was short lived. She married actor Mohammed Ali in 1966.
Mohammed Ali and Zeba lived a very opulent life style. Both of them were included in the 25 (all time) greatest actors of Asia which was published by CNN on March 4, 2010.
Nisar Bazmi (Syed Nisar Bazmi: 1924, Bombay, India- March 22, 2007, Karachi, Pakistan) was a famous music composer who was responsible for introducing Alamgir to Film music in Pakistan. Laxmikant-Pyarelal worked as musicians with him before the Independence of India and creation of Pakistan.
Ahmed "Faraz" ( Syed Ahmed Shah: January 14, 1931, Kohat, NWFP, British India-August 25, 2008, Islamabad, Pakistan), was one of the fine poets of his time, known for his simple yet beautiful poetry. He was outspoken and remained in self imposed exile during Zia-ul-Haq era. He was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz( the second highest honor given to a civilian or a military personnel in Pakistan) in 2004, for literary excellence but he returned it in 2006, showing his disapproval of Government and politics.
Mehdi Hassan (born in 1927, Luna, Rajasthan, India) is a famous Pakistani ghazal singer (known as King of Ghazals) and playback singer for Lahore film industry.
I have tried a version made popular by Runa Laila.
Movie: Mohabbat (1972)
Music: Nisar Bazmi
Lyrics: Ahmed "Faraz"
Raag: Yaman
Original singer: Mehdi Hassan
Filmed on: Mohammed Ali and Zeba
Download "Ranjish hi sahi"
64 comments:
Wow! This was a superb surprise! The ease with which you sang this is simply amazing! Feelings are out of this world. I must say "you made my day"!
The intro to each artist involved in this one of its kind ghazal is also wonderful.
Excellent presentation, Paras!
Very nice Rendition Paras. i think i have heard this song a very long time ago. well sung Paras.
Saroj
Excellent !! with clear Urdu wording--Dinesh
Paras - Not heard this song before but it sounded beautiful! Sounds a difficult one - but you sailed through effortlessly. :)
Sai
Dear Dr. Parasmani,
I haven't heard this song until today. It is a difficult song and you sang with excellent voice control.
Keep Singing...me listening,
Shantha
Paras,
Impeccable rendition! Amazing clarity with nice expressions throughout. Fully enjoyed!
This one of your best Paras!
Superb singing! Thank you for introducing this wonderful composition!
I admire your song selection. I understand that it's a difficult song given the range and the complex Urdu words but you effortlessly sailed through it. The introduction to each artist associated with this song is a wonderful effort. Amazing clarity throughout and you maintained the tempo. Wouldn't be surprised if you can attempt "Duma Dum Mast Kalandar" by Runa Laila. Thanks a lot for rendering this so easily.
Hi Paras- certainly one of my favourite Ghazals and you have sung it very nicely- mazaa aa gaya.
Best wishes
Raj
Paras,Fabulous presentation! Probably the best of yours so far I have heard. I thinK you should seriously take up ghazals as your specialization.
Wow...This is one of my all time favourites.. You have done a great job. Loved it all the way..
N V K
Paras didi ,
Really wonderful singing !! Enjoyed the song...also one of my favorite songs !! You sang all the murkis so well.
Thanks for sharing !!
Parasmaniji,
What can I say? I used to hear this ghazal in the Seventies after I happen to hear Mahdi Hasan's Ek Husn Ki Devi Se Mujhe Pyaar Huwaa Thah... by good fortune.
And now I heard the Ranjish Hi Sahi from you. Though I am not an expert, but still I'm a good bathroom singer and therefore can recognise a good voice and good tune when I hear it. I say with conviction that I could go on hearing your rendition all night. Such is the soothing effect.
Congratulations for a job well-done!
Beautifully sung, Paras. Listening to a ghazal after a long time .... enjoyed this one a lot! Your attention to detail really enhanced the rendition.
Azam: Zarra nawazi hai! Aap ka bahot bahot shukriya...
Saroj: I am glad you liked my effort.
Dinesh bhai: Thanks, aap ni dua chhe.
Sai: Thanks for your support.
Shantha: Thanks for the encouragement.
Dinesh: Those are very generous words.
Rajeev: Thanks for visiting my blog and listening to this ghazal and "Akhiyan mila ke".
Akshay: You like my selection and tribute...that is very encouraging. Thanks for your sweet remarks.
Rajib: I am happy you like this ghazal and approved of my effort.
Musharraf Sahab: I always look forward to your input. Thanks for the moral support. I needed it.
NVK: Thanks. I liked your rendition of "baat nikalegi", a lot.
Bharti: Thanks. Always nice to hear from you.
Nasir bhai Sahab: You made me smile. Thanks for the nice words. I enjoy your blog.
Vaishali: I appreciate your paying attention to my efforts. Thanks so much.
Your singing prowess shines through, again, through this much difficult ghazal. Effortless singing at its best! I wish I understood half of those Urdu lyrics....it would have helped to appreciate your effort even better. Nevertheless, your voice texture, and expressions made me hit the replay button. Superb gayaki.......loved it.
One minor observation...I think the voice sounded a tad louder than the track......making the voice sound a bit 'in the front', leaving the background track at a distance.
Just Amazing!superb!
love to hear more gazals Paras ji.
Great rendition ParasJi...YOu always render evergreen songs..Keep them coming..
I was taking a backseat in blogging for several months..This ghazal has inspired me to record a new one soon..
Paras,
A wonderful presentation of one of the most famous ghazals of Mehdi Hassan! It was a pleasure to listen to it especially because of your perfect diction and emotions.
I have admired Ustad Mehdi Hassan and have listened to him live in concerts a few times. This is one of my favorite ghazals. Thanks for singing it so well. -- Mala
Paras, an amazing rendition. Your ability to emote is A++. Also, such a tough ghazal, u have sung with such incredulous ease!
Asim: Thanks so much for your rock solid support. The shayaree is so full of hurt, longing and soz!
Alpana: So nice to read your encouraging words! I really value your visit to my blog.
Rajesh: Thanks. I am honored that this ghazal has inspired you to record something again. I look forward to you renditions.
Mala: Thanks for always being there.
Harish: I am glad you liked my attempt at this ghazal. Thanks!
Parasji,
Bahut khoob.. one of my fav ghazals. You sang it very well. Keep them coming!
regards
RK
Absolutely beautiful Parasji..
when i received your mail i was hoping for the ghazal to be 'ranjish hi sahi'... thanks for covering this. loved it!
RK: Thanks so much. Mehnat wasool ho gayee.
Roshni: I am so happy that you like this ghazal. I am waiting for you to post some Hindi songs and... love your sense of humor :)
"Occupation: changing profile pics :)"....Hilarious!
Beautiful eyes!
It was a pleasure! Loved it.
Parasji....
You have really been blessed by The Almighty with a great voice and awesome talent !
Hats off to you for this perfect & beautiful rendition which was a real treat to the ears !
LOVED it to the core !
GOD Bless !
Loving Best Wishes,
Thinkal Govind Kumar.
Brij ji: Thanks for listening to this with such interest.
Thinkal: Very grateful to you for your encouraging words.
Paras - Sorry for the late entry.
U r a PERFECTIONIST:)
Beautiful song U have done full justice with lot of feel.
U and Azam bhai are Unique with proper usage of Hindi and Urdu words.
Why not admit the truth - Happy visiting blogs rather than musical sites:(
VOICE ALONE WILL NEVER MAKE A BRILLIANT singing, it is the expressions, & diction which captures the listener's heart.
U have A SINGER WHOSE MUSIC CANNOT BE RATED. Admire U my dear sweet singer. God bless U at work and singing too. Thanks.
Priya: You have made me very happy. I try very hard to do justice to a given project, but your saying "perfectionist" is a very kind gesture.
Thanks for appreciating my diction and expressions.
Hi Paras.
Enjoyed the song.............
Thanks for sharing.
Sushma
Beautiful, Paras! Kya baat hai! I love the Runa Laila version and enjoyed this a lot!
-Sudha
Paras ji you have done a wonderful job here since singing ghazals on prefixed meter of tracks is not an easy task....KUDOS...you are artist par-excellenec...regards
Dr Sridhar Saxena
Aaah this was wonderful Paras! I haven't heard Runa Laila's version. Your natural vibrato shines in this song and this range. Looking forward to more ghazals from you.
Sushma: Thank you :)
Sudha: Very nice to hear from you. Glad you liked it.
Sridhar: Aap ki qadardani aur hausla afzayee ka bahot shukriya.
Nandita: Thanks so much. :)
Paras, have been out of blogging and net for a long while since am occupied with an album for which I am doing music. But could not resist hearing your voice in a ghazal and one of my favourite one too! You have sung with wonderful command on all fronts esp diction, expression, flow and sweetness. My only nitpicks would be some minor off's which you should learn to correct using your recording software(you are a pro now with so much recording experience :) ). The other one is your voice could have a little less gain compared to the k-track to blend it better with the track.
You are excellent voice and singing style...
Ma'm i'm ur fan..
Moderator: Thanks so much for visiting my blog and giving your valuable input. You forgot to leave your name!!!
I look forward to your album, let me know.
Kaushik: Your remarks are precious.
Paras, You are an amzing singer. Tell us more about you. Would like to see you at shows and TV etc...Wonderful singing. Full control and command over your voice. - Rahul.
Paras, it's me Pradip...but donno why my name is being shown as your Blog's moderator :) lol...Did you put me as your moderator in any way in your Blog settings...Am confused...!!!
Rahul: आप ने दिल ख़ुश कर दे ने वाली बात कही है. I needed it.
Pradip: I had guessed that it was you because not too many people I know... can sing and compose and record and publish Albums.
I am very delighted to have you as the Moderator of my blog. If I did not ask you before, I am asking you now :)
Paras ...this is defintely one of your best ...you know I rate that special song (Aye Dilruba), as one of your finest...this was a fanastic attempt ...loved it ...great breath control. Sorry for being late as always :-)
Superb!
Very nice Urdu diction, sur...
Harshan: Der se aaye par aaye to sahi! Shukriya...
Kavita: So nice to know that you liked it.
Bharti: Thanks so much!
તમારા ગીતો સાંભળ્યા ખુબ સરસ અવાજ અને મધૂર સંગિત
સપના
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Superb, Paras :)
What a beautiful raga and excellent, excellent work. Keep it up.
-Sarada
Sapna: Thanks you for visiting my blog and the encouragement!
Sarada:So happy to see your input! Thanks.
Parasji,
Sorry to have reached here so late... sweet, expressive, singing with ease and enjoyment! LOVED it to core. With my upload of this great Ghazal - at Muziboo - I had attempted to post an English Translation in the introduction. You can find it at link below:
"Ranjish Hi Sahi":http://www.muziboo.com/ranade_abhay/music/ranjish-hi-sahi-dil-hi-dukhaane-ke-liye-aa-gazal-cover/
Thanks for sharing this sweet treat :-)
Regards,
Adwait
Thanks Adwait! I have enjoyed listening to your rendition.
hi Paras ji
what a selection!!!
awesome! wahhhh...Excellent!
i have to thank Babu ji for directing me to your blog.
Thanks for visiting, Hishighess, and your encouraging remarks.
Fantastic singing. Very well done. Your efforts to bring out these old numbers to our listening pleasure is very much appreciated.
Keep singing and we will keep listening.
Thank you for such encouraging remarks. I appreciate it.
Wahhhhh .... Kya baat hai ... Laajawab
Your voice very much suits this songg ....
Keep up the good work :) ...
Regards,
Deepak
Thanks, Deepak! So nice to hear from you.
Whoa! What a rendition! Absolute bliss....loved it :-) Your diction and the feelings you put in were just perfect.
Thanks, Smitha! I appreciate it.
Wah......kya gaya hai.....brilliant...brilliant....brilliant...
Tough ghazal rendered so effortlessly.......keep them coming...
Shailender
रंजिश ही सही...तुम मुझसे खफ़ा है तो ज़माने के लिए आ' बड़ी खूबसूरत गज़ल!
गीत्म्स्न्गीत की शौक़ीन लगती हैं आप. गाती भी है.? हा हा हा
कैसा स्टुपिड सवाल किया मैंने ! गीत,गज़लों के इतने शौक़ीन हो कोई तो खुद को कैसे रोक लेटा होगा साथ गाने,गुनगुनाने से.
आपने वहाँ लिखा है सिंगर-मेहँदी हसन किन्तु ये आवाज़ तो किसी गायिका की है....
खेर ढेर सारा प्यार इस खूबसूरत गज़ल के लिए 'गीतमाला' मे इतने कम गीत? और लिखिए प्लीज़.
सॉरी सॉरी सॉरी
ओरिजिनल सिंगर मेहँदी हसन जी हैं.
आपने रुना लैला द्वारा गया वर्शन पोस्ट किया है. ओके ओके ओके
Indu: I like Mehdi Hassan Sahab's ghazal a lot. The track I sang with was more like Runa's version.
Thanks for visiting Sargam and Geetmala. I will definitely add more in Geetmala.
Hi Paras I instead listened to this ghazal firs than what you asked for and really loved it... beautiful singing.
Wazif
Thanks, Wazif bhai.
Hi Paras, I have been meaning to listen to this rendition - one of my favorite ghazals in your voice for a while. However finally this afternoon I got a little more time to relax and listen. I must say it was well worth waiting for... This shows your versatility..... Only thing I can say is that I was truly amazed and blown away... Loved it!!
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