Hindustan Times
Somehow, I never had a penchant for Qawwali’s. My limited exposure to them was through Bollywood films, which zealously promoted this form of art till say early 1980’s.
The generation of Rishi Kapoor grew up enjoying Purdah hai Purdah from the blockbuster Amar Akbar Anthony. Even today, when Bollywood music buffs are divided between two music icons - AR Rahman and Himesh Reshamiya (is he one?)– I do have friends who go into raptures every time they get to hear old ones like Humen To Loot Liya Mil Ke Husna Walon Ne or Nigahen Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai. Read more
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Loading ...Posted by Sunita Aron on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Filed under India · Tagged AR Rahman, Himesh Reshamiya, qawaali, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, sangeet ceremonies
