There is something magical about the monsoon. After the searing summer heat, people always look forward to the dark clouds that bring rain and cool the land. Poets and lyricists have celebrated the monsoon in verse. Besides, rain has been a prop in film songs like ‘Megha Barashila Tupuru Tupuru’ from Shesha Shrabana, ‘Barasa Padilani Kemiti Jiba’ from Ki Heba Sua Posile and ‘Neija Re Megha Mote’ from Balidan (all Odia movies), ‘Pyaar Hua Iqraar Hua’ from Shree 420,‘Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si’ from Chalti Ka Naam Gadi, ‘Rimjhim Gire Saawan’ from Manzil, ‘Aaj Rapat Jaaye Toh’ from Namak Halal, ‘Kaante Nahi Kat te Yeh Din Yeh Raatein’ from Mr India, ‘Rimjhim Rimjhim’ from 1942: A Love Story and so on. Orissa POST asked a few youth to list their favourite rain songs from films.
Babool Das, a businessman from Bhadrak, said, “Rain songs from movies add romance to the season. ‘Pyar Hua Iqraar Hua’ is my favourite song. During the monsoon, I wish I could walk down the streets singing this number with my lady love under an umbrella just like Raj Kapoor and Nargis did in Shree 420 in 1950s. Besides, I feel I could dance to the beats of the rain song (title track) in the Shahrukh Khan and Kajol starrer Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. These are my favourite songs that make me nostalgic and help me express my feelings for my love.”
For Ipsita Mishra, an HR professional, ‘Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye’ from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is the best rain song from the movies. She loves the song because it speaks about a girl’s feelings. “It is every woman’s wish to be with the man of her dreams, her Prince Charming who will one day come riding a horse and take her away. Every girl longs for pure love. Every girl wants to marry a tall and handsome dude who can protect her. Inherently, girls feel the need to be protected and loved. ‘Neija Re Megha Mote’ from Balidaan is my favourite Odia rain song. This song is special to me because I sang this for a competition and won the first prize. Though it is a very old song, it is still popular among the youth of this generation,” said Ipsita, adding that being single she celebrates the onset of monsoon with her sisters.
‘Kabhi Jo Badal Barse,’ a romantic track from the film Jackpot, is banker Soumya Rath’s favourite rain song. “The song crooned by Arijit Singh features actors Sunny Leone and Sachiin J Joshi. I love the song because of its soothing piano notes, the sound of rainfall and the minimal use of instruments. The best thing to do during monsoon is to go on a long drive with friends or all alone and get completely drenched. This is the time when I would love to hum the song,” said Soumya.
He continued: “When it comes to Odia songs, I love to hum the song ‘Barasa Padilani Kemiti Jiba’ from the movie Ki Heba Sua Posile. Whenever I spot any good-looking girl walking in the street during the monsoon, I cannot stop myself from singing this beautiful romantic track.”
Gitirmayee Patra from Keonjhar said that when the monsoon breeze blows right outside the window and the dark clouds hover in the sky, she starts singing ‘Pyaar Hua Iqraar Hua’ because it involves the intense emotions of two lovers enacted by Raj Kapoor and Nargis.
“In the film, while they knew they were in love, they still didn’t express the feeling in words. You can feel their emotions through their facial expressions and the notes of the violin. Nargis’ expressions say it all. I love the song. Besides, ‘Rimjhim Rimjhim’ from the movie from 1942-A Love Story is very close to my heart. This is a beautiful romantic song which can lighten your mood every time you listen to it,” said Gitirmayee.
RASHMI REKHA DAS, OP
