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Oblivion

Oblivion

13th of December 2006, after all rituals of our marriage ceremony were almost over and we were preparing for the 'bidai' and subsequent 14 hours journey back to Indore, my sisters in law gathered and told that as per the customs, I will have to do something to impress the family so that they can allow their sister to go with me. 

It could be anything. May be sing a song. I thought that would be easy. I mean it's just a song and they don't even expect me to be Melodious. At least that wasn't a condition.

Story of we getting married was of course for some (including me) unbelievable in many ways. 

I remember, I sang a couple of songs. Both of them my all-time favourites. Two songs that came to my mind and which I sang are centered around the theme of being in oblivion (knowingly or unknowingly). 

A few days back, in a moment sitting alone listening to one of these songs and thinking about that day when I look back at the situations in two songs, I found something in common. 

First song was "ai kaash ke hum" from the movie "Kabhi haan labhi Na", brilliantly written by Majrooh Sultanpuri, composed by Jatin-Lalit and sung by Kumar Saanu.

People who have seen this movie, would remember. The protagonist knows that he has lied to the girl while bringing her to the carnival, thinking he will be able to win her over to give her boyfriend up. He knows. the time that he is spending with her is temporary and soon his lies will be caught. Knowingly, he wants to remain in oblivion and not care about the future. Just wants to embrace these moments and live every bit of it before she goes away.

The second song is a little old one. "tumne mujhe dekha" from "Teesri Manzil". Coincidentally once again immaculate lyrics written by Shri Majrooh Sultanpuri, composed by none other than R.D Burman and sung by Mohd. Rafi.

People who have seen this movie would remember that protagonist in this film has been lying to his leading lady and just before this song writes a letter telling her the truth. 

During the song he is in oblivion. He thinks that despite knowing the truth, she has forgiven him. But the fact is, that she hasn't received the letter at all. In his oblivion, he is singing a song, thanking her for the forgiveness.

In both these songs, the lyricist has captured the emotions so beautifully. It makes you believe that the poet understands the emotions better than anyone else.

In the first song, Majrooh ji captures the emotions and the state of mind of the protagonist with lines like these.

          हो बस अगर तुम हमारे सनम
          हम तो सितारों पे रख दें कदम
          सारा जहाँ भूल जाएँ
          बस नगमें तेरे प्यार के गाते ही जाएं
          ऐ काश के हम होश में अब आने ना पाएं
          बस नगमें तेरे प्यार के गाते ही जाएँ
       
It beautifully show the state of mind he is in. He knows what's happening is not true and wishes for it to be true. Prays that he never comes back to his senses and stays lost in what's happening to him.

In the second song, the words capture the emotion of being thankful to the lady (for forgiving his deeds). He's being grateful to her for forgiving him and thinks that now he has nothing more to achieve in life.

         ओ, लेकर ये हसीं जलवे, तुम भी न कहाँ पहुंचे
         आख़िर को मेरे दिल तक, कदमों के निशां पहुंचे
         ख़त्म से हो गये, रास्ते सब यहाँ
         जान-ए-मन, जान-ए-जाँ
         तुमने मुझे देखा, होकर मेहरबां
         रुक गई ये ज़मीं, थम गया आसमां

Two songs that came to my mind and which I sang a little bit too are centered around the theme of being in oblivion. I think my state of mind was somewhere in between. Wasn't able to believe that we are getting married as just a few months back it seemed impossible. 

Listening to these songs brought those sweet memories back.

Listen to these two beautiful songs and enjoy how a great poet perfectly captures the emotions in words.



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