Apr 16, 2001 02:18 PM
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This album was released on first birth anniversary of Vivek, son of Jagjit & Chitra Singh who had just then died in a tragic Accident.Chitra was so shocked that she withdrew into a shell. Jagjit virtually alone released the album “someone somewhere” just after the accident.
In this album Chitra came back just for once to accompany Jagjit.
We all see so many tragedies, hear heart-wrenching stories, but soon forget them. But, when it happens with creative artists like Jagjit –Chitra,it becomes a part of our life because of the direct, heart to heart communication established through their songs. The pain, the pathos, the grief transmitted through their soulful songs are so touching, so real, that we feel the pain, and it is unforgettable.
Men, seemingly strong because they don’t cry publicly like women, are in fact much weaker. They bottle up their emotions and frustrations which are released slowly over a period in deadly doses which can create havoc for others, especially other men.
This is an album full of pathos,pensive thoughts,reflections,and utter helplessness in face of fate…one cant wrestle with destiny! Each and every number has excellent poetry, some of my favorites are marked with asterisks.<p>
1, Khuda humko aisi khudai na de; One of the best numbers of Chitra in which she appeals to the almighty to make humans less selfish. A melodious rendering with some of the sweetest sitar pieces ever heard.O P Nayyar only used to come up with such sweet sitar pieces. This song set to jhap taal (5/8) is superb. <p>
- Ab khushi hai na koi dard rulanewalaa…: by Jagjit is the best song of the album. Men rarely cry, but when they do, it is heart wrenching. Nida Fazli, the great poet, has captured Jagjit’s emotions so well when he says; <p>
“usko rukhsat jo kiya tha mujhe maloom na tha, sara ghar legaya ghar chhod ke janewala!” which means little did I relise when I bid goodbye that life is going to be so forlone and empty!.
I as a father do realise that whenever my kids are out for a few hours, or a day, the house seems so empty! I don’t know what to do. I keep pacing the balcony even when my wife tells me not to worry, but I cant stop worrying. What a relief when they come back home! When I was young and used to disappear to movies or elsewhere without telling anyone in home, they used to get upset over my latecoming, I used to laugh it off ! Now that I am a father, I realise their agony.
<p> the stanza “ ik musafir si hai sabki duniya,” shocks us to the ground reality that we all have to leave this world sooner or later. What a humbling and sobering thought, 3 pegs of whisky wasted, you need another three to overcome the shock.<p>
3. Dekha jo aina to mujhe” : a rare duet of Jagjit&Chitra because they haven’t sung together after this song so far.A diversion in the grief filled album. Chitra for a change sounds cheerful. <p>
4. Na shivale,na kalisa, na haram jhoote hain : Acceptance of immortal values, truths and utter fallibilities of humans.Well rendered song with excellent orchestration. Off beat guitar pieces in interlude are excellent. <p>
Dhoop hai kaya aur saya kya hai ; Belated dawning of realities,shocking realisation of the futility of a transient life. A song that touches you with pangs of repentance. >p>
Tanha Tanha; Another good peom from Nida Fazli expressing the steely resolve to grieve privately and a solemn pledge to keep performing the role ordained irrespective of anything. Jagjit has kept up his word. The lines “bachchon ke chhote hatho mein “ a beautiful statement dipped in irony of life, sung so affectionately. So touching.
Hope is an album, worth listening to n number of times. It moves you, shakes you up, yet is reassuring and soothing.
