| Deccan Herald: Wednesday 3 February 2010 | |
The evening saw former IIT students belting out a selection of Hindi songs —some old, some new | |
 IITians from all over the country got together for some music, fellowship and above all, a good social cause at a well-attended event in the City recently. The evening was also in aid of Hippocampus, an organisation that promotes reading habits among disadvantaged children, which was founded over six years ago. “Many of the IITians used to jam in college and never lost their passion for music over the years.They were anxious to get together like in the old days, play out their passion for music and meet up with friends and family. Many also felt that since they are well-settled in life now and pursing different careers, they would like to come together and be part of a cause that gives back to society,” said Umesh Malhotra, founder of Hippocampus. The evening began with a selection of light Hindi songs from yesteryears played and sung by former IIT students. As they sang the old melodies, the appreciative audience kept tapping to the beat and humming to the well-loved old tunes. Once the band moved into the more contemporary set of songs, many were inspired to get on to the dance floor and rock the night away. “We hope to raise funds for worthy self-sustaining causes through initiatives like these which combine fellowship and social awareness. In fact, we were quite overwhelmed by the response today as many of our alumni came forward enthusiastically to help put this event together,” Umesh said. “Bangalore alone has 20 self-sustaining libraries that helps children from economically disadvantaged background improve their reading skills and do away with the menace of tuition with the active participation of their parents,” added Umesh. The evening’s programme was interspersed with presentations on the reach and scope of Hippocampus as well as with live music played by the talented band. Besides Bollywood numbers, they also played a mix of rock and typical IIT style music keeping the crowd well-entertained. DHNS | |
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Jamming for a cause
Monday, February 1, 2010
Lyrics of "Pherari Mon" from Antaheen
Bengali lyrics: Courtesy http://some1pulak.blogspot.com/2009/04/ferari-mon-lyrics.html
Lyrics: Anindya Chatterjee & Chandril Bhattacharya
Music: Shantanu Moitra
Singer: Shreya Ghoshal & Babul Supriyo
Awards: 2009: National Film Award
- Best Film
- Best Cinematography: Avik Mukhopadhyay
- Best Lyrics: Anindya Chatterjee & Chandril Bhattacharya
- Best Female Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal
Pherari Mon: The escaping Mind
Chena sona mukh janasona hat chhuye jai..
Fire fire ghum ghire ghire gaan rekhe jai…
Kichhu michhu rat pichu pichu tan deke jai…
The hues of light drape the moon gorgeous,
The acquainted faces touch the known hand,
The lingering slumber surrounds me with its songs -
Those few nights, call me, call me back!!
Ajo ache gopon….
Pherari mon…
Beje gechhe kakhon….
Se telephone…
Still is concealed
The escaping mind -
When has it rung
That telephone?
Choto choto din, alape rongin, nurir moton..
Chhoto chhoto raat - chena mou tar polasher bon..
Agochhalo ghor, khorkuto moy chilekotha kon
Kotha chhilo hete jabooo chhayaapoth….
Small days - colorful with words - like pebbles,
Small nights - spreads like the Polash forest,
The unkept room - the littered corner of my attic -
We promised to walk together in the shaded alleys......
Ajo ache gopon….
Pherari mon…
Beje gechhe kakhon….
Se telephone…
Pherari mon…
Beje gechhe kakhon….
Se telephone…
Still is concealed
The escaping mind -
When has it rung
That telephone?
Alo alo rong jamkalo chand jholmol…
The few nights, call me, call me back!!
The hues of light drape the moon gorgeous,
Ferari mon…
Beje gechhe kokhon….
Se telephone…
Still is concealed
The escaping mind -
When has it rung
That telephone?
Jhuro jhuro kanch agun chhoyach dhekechhe anchal…
Footpate vir jahajer dak phire chole jai..
Kotha chhilo hete jabo chhayapoth………
The pieces of blue - the watery moon light of the color pencil,
The shredded glasses and the touches of fire - drape your scarf,
The crowds in the footpath and the siren of the ships - return they all!!
We promised to walk together in the shaded alleys......
Ferari mon…
Beje gechhe kokhon….
Se telephone…
Still is concealed
The escaping mind -
When has it rung
That telephone?
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