Sahir Ludhianvi's words of caution, wisdom, romance, philosophy and all else, come mostly from his own life's experiences. Quite a few of his film songs that one hears even today, had actually been written much before as a result of circumstances in his real life, but used in films because they suited the situation
He has woven his pain, his happiness, his helplessness, his hope, his ambition and all else in poetry, and placed his life undressed before his readers / listeners
Much has been written about his choice of words and not without reason, because what sets Sahir Ludhianvi apart from other poets of his time, as also poets in general, is the choice of the subject / topic of his poetry and the words that he chooses to express his thoughts (on the subject) .
The song that I have in mind today is one that hits hard upon the listener's ears and mind, before traveling deep down to the soul, creating a suffocating vacuum.
"Naa Tu zamiiN ke liye hai naa aasmaaN ke liye
Tera wajood hai ab sirf daastaaN ke liye"
What an unfathomable downfall and what an unspeakable feeling of worthlessness comes with these lines, as if there can be no retrieval from this heart-breaking wreckage
In the next couplet
"Palat ke suu e chaman dekhne se kya hoga
Wo shaakh hi naa rahi jo thi aashiyaaN ke liye ... "
Sahir Ludhianvi sums up the life-shattering experience when one unexpectedly faces disloyalty and faithlessness from a loved one.
He is not able to come to terms with the truth that has hit him in the face so brutally and yet come to terms he must
He may take time, but he has to accept the reality with all its bitterness
Sahir Ludhianvi's uniqueness also lies in the fact that while he lists down the problems, his mind is also busy suggesting solutions ...
Here is a man who has, as they say, been there and seen it all
And true to this personality trait, he comes up with a worldly-wise piece of advice
Sahir says seeking unconditional love and faithfulness in a world full of opportunism and egotism can leave you miserable and dejected
It is in one's own interest to realize that unvarnished trust, devotion and steadfastness are rarely found on this planet of self-obsessed and self-consumed people
(Hence be warned, don't trust people blindly and measure the distance before you take the next step)
"Gharazparast jahaaN meiN wafa talaash naa kar
Ye shaai bani hai kisi doosre jahaan ke liye "
Written for Dilip Kumar - Sharmila Tagore starrer, B R Chopra's "Daastaan", this song is a profoundly educative commentary on the human nature in general and makes sense even independent of the situation in the film
The listener is often left taking stock of his own life
The truth of relationships lies bare.
Could be shocking, could be gratifying ...
And if one is true to oneself, one may end up seeing the reflection of his own soul in the mirror of this stupendous piece of writing 😊
He has woven his pain, his happiness, his helplessness, his hope, his ambition and all else in poetry, and placed his life undressed before his readers / listeners
Much has been written about his choice of words and not without reason, because what sets Sahir Ludhianvi apart from other poets of his time, as also poets in general, is the choice of the subject / topic of his poetry and the words that he chooses to express his thoughts (on the subject) .
The song that I have in mind today is one that hits hard upon the listener's ears and mind, before traveling deep down to the soul, creating a suffocating vacuum.
"Naa Tu zamiiN ke liye hai naa aasmaaN ke liye
Tera wajood hai ab sirf daastaaN ke liye"
What an unfathomable downfall and what an unspeakable feeling of worthlessness comes with these lines, as if there can be no retrieval from this heart-breaking wreckage
In the next couplet
"Palat ke suu e chaman dekhne se kya hoga
Wo shaakh hi naa rahi jo thi aashiyaaN ke liye ... "
Sahir Ludhianvi sums up the life-shattering experience when one unexpectedly faces disloyalty and faithlessness from a loved one.
He is not able to come to terms with the truth that has hit him in the face so brutally and yet come to terms he must
He may take time, but he has to accept the reality with all its bitterness
Sahir Ludhianvi's uniqueness also lies in the fact that while he lists down the problems, his mind is also busy suggesting solutions ...
Here is a man who has, as they say, been there and seen it all
And true to this personality trait, he comes up with a worldly-wise piece of advice
Sahir says seeking unconditional love and faithfulness in a world full of opportunism and egotism can leave you miserable and dejected
It is in one's own interest to realize that unvarnished trust, devotion and steadfastness are rarely found on this planet of self-obsessed and self-consumed people
(Hence be warned, don't trust people blindly and measure the distance before you take the next step)
"Gharazparast jahaaN meiN wafa talaash naa kar
Ye shaai bani hai kisi doosre jahaan ke liye "
Written for Dilip Kumar - Sharmila Tagore starrer, B R Chopra's "Daastaan", this song is a profoundly educative commentary on the human nature in general and makes sense even independent of the situation in the film
The listener is often left taking stock of his own life
The truth of relationships lies bare.
Could be shocking, could be gratifying ...
And if one is true to oneself, one may end up seeing the reflection of his own soul in the mirror of this stupendous piece of writing 😊
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