This poem composed by Gulzar was beautifully rendered by Asha Bhosle in the unforgettable film Ijazat. Someone forwarded me the text and I suddenly remembered all those evenings, when this song was played and re-played amid friends, beloveds and memories. All the little objects of my room at home (that has changed so many times now), at college, and wherever this song was played suddenly came to life.. Good grief, I am being sentimental. I need to go back to work!
I am not posting the Urdu text – I don’t have a translation; however, I am uploading a video here with my favourite Rekha and the formidable Naseeruddin Shah – those who cannot read Urdu might like to listen to the lilting melody..
