MEHNDI HASSAN GHAZAL:WO TOH NA MIL SAKAY HAMAY:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN

POET : NASIR

23 WOH TOH NA MIL SAKE HAMEN, RUSWAYIAN MILI

WOH TOH NA MIL SAKE HAMEN, RUSWAYIAN MILI
I DID NOT GET MY BELOVED, INSTEAD I GOT NOTORIETY
LEKIN HAMARE ISHK KO RANAIYAN MILI

AAKHON MEIN UNKI DOOBKE DEKHA HAI BARHAAN
WHEN I LOOKED DEEP INTO HER EYES(SOUL)
JINKI THI AARZOO, NA WOH GEHRAINYA MILI
I DID NOT FIND THE DEPTH THAT I EXPECTED

AAINA RAKH KE SAAMNE, AVAAZ DI USEIN
I PUT AN MIRROR IN FRONT OF ME, AND CALLED OUT TO HER
USKE BAGHER JAB MUJHEN TANHAIYEN MILI
THAT WAS THE EXTENT TO MY LONELINESS WITHOUT HER

AAYE THE VO NAZAR MUJHE, PHOOLON KE AAS PAAS
I THOUGHT I SAW HER, SOMEWHERE AROUND THE FLOWERS THERE
DEKHA KARIB JA KE THO, PARCHAIENYA MILI
WHEN I LOOKED CLOSELY, ALL I SAW WAS DARK SHADOWS

POOCHA JO MEINE DIL KE TABAHI KA MAAJRA
WHEN I ASKED HER, THE REASON FOR BREAKING MY HEART
HAS KAR JAVAB MEIN MUJHE ANGAD-AINYA MILI
SHE JUST SIGHED AND STRETCHED HER SELF LANGEROUSLY

NASIR DIL-E-TABAH , NA UNKO DIKHA SAKA
OH NASIR, YOU COULD NOT SHOW THE RUINS OF YOUR HEART
MILNE KO BARAHAN USE TANHAIYA MILI
HOWEVER, ALL SHE GOT ALSO WAS LONELINESS

Trans:RANJANA:
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The first time I heard Ghazals I didn't know anything about this type of music and even now I cannot claim that I do, but I have learned so much here..thanks for the experience..

MEHNDI HASSAN GHAZAL:JAB ZULF US KI BAAT CHALE :

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN

POET : KHAATIR

JAB US ZULF KI BAAT CHALE

Jab us zulf kii baat chalii
Dhalate Dhalate raat Dhalii

Un aankhoon ne luut ke bhii
Apane uupar baat na lii

Jab us zulf kii baat chalii
Dhalate Dhalate raat Dhalii
Jab us zulf kii baat chalii

Shammaa kaa anjaam na puuchh
Parawaanon ke saath jalii

Jab us zulf kii baat chalii
Dhalate Dhalate raat Dhalii
Jab us zulf kii baat chalii

Ab ke bhii wo duur rahe
Ab ke bhii barasaat chalii

Jab us zulf kii baat chalii
Dhalate Dhalate raat Dhalii
Jab us zulf kii baat chalii

Phir bhii chatakii phir bhii kalii
Dekh ke sab haalaat kalii

Jab us zulf kii baat chalii
Dhalate Dhalate raat Dhalii
Jab us zulf kii baat chalii

'Kaatir' ye hai baazii\-e\-dil
Isamein jiit se maat bhalii

Jab us zulf kii baat chalii
Dhalate Dhalate raat Dhalii
Jab us zulf kii baat chalii


Jab Us Zulfi Ki Baat Chali
Album : Rare Classics - Vol 2
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/fVOppWfzJ9.As1NMvHdW/

Ranjana will work on translations later:

GHAZAL:JAB ZULF US KI BAAT CHALE :

SINGER: FARIDA KHANUM

POET : KHAATIR

JAB ZULF US KI BAAT CHALE

Still think that Mehndi Hassan rendition of Zulf us ki baat chale tops with his superb performance.

Didnt Talat sing ghazals as well?

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Originally posted by Alexander:
Didnt Talat sing ghazals as well?

Alex the list is very long, with Ghazal Singers, we have only presented two so far; Jagjit Singh and Mehndi Hassan, next we move on to Ustad Ghulam Ali then maybe to Talat Mahmood:
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There are two more Ghazals that we have it input before saying goodbye to Mehndi Hassan: Since we are awaiting the translations from our translator; we will go ahead and input the lyrics and audio, and as soon as we receive those translations we will bring to the fore:
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GHAZAL:GAZAB KIYAA TERE VAADE PE AITBAAR KIYA:

MEHNDI HASSAN:

POET: DAAG DEHLVI:

(24) GAZAB KIYAA TERE VAADE PE AITBAAR KIYA:

Gazab kiyaa, tere vaade pe aitabaar kiyaa
What a blunder it was to believe in your promises
Tamaam raat qayaamat kaa intezaar kiyaa
The entire night I waited for this disaster

Hansaa hansaa ke shab-e-vasl ashk-baar kiyaa
After all the laughter, you filled out night of union with tears
Tasalliyaan mujhe de-de ke beqaraar kiyaa
After falsely consoling and comforting me you made me restless

Ham aise mahv-e-nazaaraa na the jo hosh aataa
I was so immersed in your love, I was uncogniscent of any deceit
Magar tumhaare taGaaful ne hoshiyaar kiyaa
But it was your indifference that made me aware of your deceit

Fasaana-e-shab-e-Gam un ko ek kahaanii thhii
My tale of sadness of that night was but a story for you
Kuchh aitabaar kiyaa aur kuchh naa-aitabaar kiyaa
Like a fictional story, you believe in some and disbelieve in others

Ye kisane jalvaa hamaare sar-e-mazaar kiyaa
Who has graced the head of my tomb with their presence
Ki dil se shor uThaa, haa_e! beqaraar kiyaa
My heart has cried out with pain, even in my grave you have made me restless

Tarap phir ai dil-e-naadaan, ki Gair kahate hain
The world is asking me again, to feel the pain, oh my innocent heart
Aakhir kuchh na banii, sabr ikhtiyaar kiyaa
When nothing worked then I took the path of patience

Bhulaa bhulaa ke jataayaa hai unako raaz-e-nihaan
In trying to forget, I have finally exposed the secret buried deep in my heart
Chhipaa chhipaa ke mohabbat ko aashakaar kiyaa
After ages of hiding I have finally revealed my love for you

Tumhen to vaadaa-e-diidaar ham se karanaa thaa
I thought I was special when I made a promise to make an appearance
Ye kyaa kiyaa ke jahaan ko ummiidavaar kiyaa
What have you done? now the whole world expects to see me

Ye dil ko taab kahaa.N hai ke ho maalandesh
Did this heart has the strength to doubt you and think of the consequences
Unhone vaadaa kiyaa ham ne aitabaar kiyaa
You promised and I believed you

Na puuchh dil kii haqiiqat magar ye kahate hain
Don't ask the reality of this heart, but they say
Vo beqaraar rahe jisane beqaraar kiyaa
The one who made you restless, will ramain uneasy themselves

Kuchh aage daavar-e-mahashar se hai ummiid mujhe
The only expectation I have is from God
Kuchh aap ne mere kahane kaa aitabaar kiyaa
But you did believe a bit on me

Trans:Ranjana

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GHAZAL: NAQSH E KHAYAAL DIL SE MITAAYA NAHIN HANOZ:

MEHNDI HASSAN:

POET: JOSH MAILHABADI:

(25) NAQSH E KHAYAAL DIL SE MIITAYAA NAHIIN HANOZ:

Naqsh-e-Khayaal dil se mitaayaa nahiin hanoz
The thought of you has not been removed from my heart as yet
Bedard main ne tujhako bhulaayaa nahiin hanoz
Ohh heartless beloved, I have not forgotten you as yet

Vo sar jo terii raahaguzar mein thaa sajdaa-rez
The head that was bowed in front of you in devotion
Main ne kisii qadam pe jhukaayaa nahiiin hanoz
I have not bowed this head in front of anyone as yet

Maharaab-e-jaan mein tuu ne jalaayaa thaa Khud jise
The lamp of love that you lit in the depth of my heart
Siine kaa vo chiraag bujhaayaa nahiin hanoz
That lamp, I have not extinguished as yet

Behosh hoke jald tujhe hosh aa gayaa
You are finally coming out of the unconsciousness of love
Main badanasiib hosh mein aayaa nahiiin hanoz
I, the unfortunate have not recovered from this malady as yet

Mar kar bhii aayegii ye sadaa qabr-e-"Josh" se
Even after my death, Josh will call out to you from his grave
Medard mainn ne tujhako bhulaayaa nahiin hanoz
Ohh heartless beloved I have not forgotten you as yet

Trans:Ranjana

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LISTED GHAZALS BY MEHNDI HASSAN:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: DAAG DEHLVI
(1) DUNIYA KISSISE PYAR MEIN: MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN...............POET: FAIZ AHMAD FAIZ
(2) GULOAN MEIN RANG BHARE: MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN...............POET: TASLEEM FAZLI
(3) KHODA KARE KI MOHABAT:MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN...............POET: WAJEEH IRFANI
(4) GUNCHA-E-SHOUQ:MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN...............POET: UNKNOWN
(5) TERE ANDAAZ-E-MASTANA:MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN...............POET: AHMAD FARAZ
(6) RANJISH HI SAHI: MP3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN...............POET: FIRAQ GORAKPURI
(7) CHIRAG E TOOR JALAO: MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN...............POET: KWAJA PERVAIZ:
(8) PYAR BHARE DO SHARMILE NAIN: MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN...............POET: QATEEL SHAFAI:
(9) ZINDAGI MEIN TO SABHI: MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN...............POET: BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR:
(10) BAAT KARNE MUJHE MUSHKILL:MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: TASLEEM FAZLI
(11) RAFTA RAFTA WOH MERI: MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: OBAIDULLAH ALEEM
(12) TERE PYAR MEIN: MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: SUFI GHULAM MUSTAFA TABASSUM
(13) TUJHKO AATI HI NAHIN: MP :3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: QATEEL SHAFAAI
(14) YUN ZINDAGI KI RAH MEIN: MP 3:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: AHMAD FARAAZ
(15) AB KE HUM BICHDE TO SHAAYAD:MP 3:

SINGER MEHNDI HASSAN:...............POET: MASROOR RANA:
(16) MUJHAY TUM NAZAR SAY::

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: ????????
(17) TUM ZID TO KAR RAHAY HO

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: MIRZA GHALIB:
(18) MUDDAT HUI HAI YAAR KO

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: HASRAT MOHINI:
(19) ROSHAN JAMAAL E YAAR:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: MIR TAQI MIR:
(20) PATA PATA BOOTA BOOTA:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: MIRZA GHALIB
(21) DILE NADAAN TUJHAY HUWA KYA HAI:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: HAFEEZ HOSHIAPURI
(22) MOHABAT KARNE WALAY KAM NA HOGI:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET:
(23) WO TOH NA MIL SAKAY HAMAY:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: DAAG DEHLVI
(24) GHAZAB KIA TERE VAADE:

SINGER: MEHNDI HASSAN:..............POET: JOSH MAILHABADI
(25) NAQSH KHAYAAL DIL:

In saying goodbye to Mehndi Hassan, I must say that this has been a thread that is "Close To My Heart" will remember that my "BELOVED HAS PASSED AWAY" whilst working on this project, and will end the session with Mehndi Hassan with that dedication:

DEDICATION:

GHAZAL:MUJHAY TUM NAZAR SAY:

MEHNDI HASSAN:

POET:MASROOR RANA:


His performances of Ghazals inscribes in listeners mind that sense of humanity that is exclusively of its own. Therefore, he holds a singular place in our hearts. The song below had evoked tears even from the strongest of Lovers:

(16) MUJHAY TUM NAZAR SAY::

Mujhe tum nazar say gira tou rahe ho
I know that I am falling, in your estimation
(My worth is going down in your eyes)
Mujhe tum kabhi bhi bhula na sakoge
You will never be able to forget me
Na jaanaye mujhe kyoun yaqeen ho chala hai
I dont know why I firmly believe that
Meray pyaar ko tum mitta na sakoge
You will not be able to anhilate my love (for you)

Mujhe tum nazar say
I know that my worth is falling

Meri yaad hogi jidhar jaoge tum
My memories will follow you whereever you go
Kabhi naghma bun kay kabhi bun kay aanso
Sometimes in forms of tears and sometime as songs
Tarapta mujhe har taruf paoge tum
Where ever you look you will find me pining for you
Shamma jo jalaee hai meri wafa naye
My devotion/love is like a lighted candle
Bhujana bhi chahoo bhuja na sakoge
Even if you wish to extinguish this candle you will not succeed

Mujhe tum nazar say
I know that my worth is falling

Kabhi naam baatoun main aya jo mera
When my name comes up in your chit-chat
Tou baychain ho ho kay dil thaam loge
You will become restless and try to calm your heart
Nighaoun main chayega ghum ka andhera
You will be blinded by Darkness of Sorrows
Kissi ne jo poocha sabub aansoun ka
When someone wants to enquire about the tears you are shedding
Batana bhi chaaho bata na sakoge
Even if you want to confide, you would not be able to

Mujhe tum nazar say gira tou rahe ho
I know that I am falling, in your estimation
My worth is going down in your eyes
Mujhe tum kabhi bhi bhula na sakoge
You will never be able to forget me

Trans:Ranjana


SOMTIMES I FELT THAT THIS STANZA WAS WRITTEN SPECIALLY FOR
ME IN MIND: "THANK YOU MASROOR ANWAR"
AT THIS TIME I DEDICATE THIS FOR A CARING MOTHER AND A
LOVING WIFE WHO HAS PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 23/07:

RIP: BIBI J:

Meri yaad hogi jidhar jaoge tum
My memories will follow you whereever you go
Kabhi naghma bun kay kabhi bun kay aanso
Sometimes in forms of tears and sometime as songs
Tarapta mujhe har taruf paoge tum
Where ever you look you will find me pining for you
Shamma jo jalaee hai meri wafa naye
My devotion/love is like a lighted candle
Bhujana bhi chahoo bhuja na sakoge
Even if you wish to extinguish this candle you will not succeed

Mujhe Tum Nazar Se
Album : Golden Collection Of Mehdi Hasan
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/p/x/4Uvp5qGaft.As1NMvHdW/
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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

USTAD GHULAM ALI

GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:


Birth: 1940
Birthplace: Kaleke , Pakistan
Profession: Playback Singer, Bollywood.

Ghulam Ali, the singing sensation has enthralled audiences all over the world for almost four decades now.His "Chupke Chupke Raat Din Aasoon Bahana Yaad Hai...." whose words still haunt. And the man behind that voice still stays as elusive as he ever was.His background as a Thumri singer makes him an exceptional ghazal singer. Ghulam Ali can easily be termed as the most versatile ghazal singer ever.

Ghulam Ali was born in 1940, at village Kaleke, district Sialkot, which is now a part of Pakistan in 1940 . He belongs to a musical family, his father was vocalist and sarangi player Ghulam Ali got his initial musical training from his father.His father would teach him by keeping small green leaves over the harmonium keys and marking them with a ballpoint pen.

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Ghulam Ali encountered Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan , an unparalleled legend of classical music fro the first time , when he was a 15-year-old boy. Ustad Khan had come to Kabul. Ghulam Ali's father requested the Ustad to take his son as a disciple. But the maestro insisted that since he was hardly in town, regular training wouldn't be possible. But after repeated requests from Ghulam Ali's father, Khan Saheb asked the young Ghulam Ali to sing something. It wasn't easy to sing before him. He mustered the courage to sing the thumri, Saiyyan Bolo Tanik Mose Rahiyo Na Jaye... After he finished, Ustad Saheb hugged him and made him his disciple.

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Bade Ghulam Ali Khan had three brothers, Barqat Ali Khan, Mubarak Ali Khan and Amanat Ali Khan, all of whom were renowned classical musicians. The young Ghulam Ali was placed under their supervision as they lived in Lahore. It was under Ustad Mubarak Ali Khan that he learnt to recognise ragas and other basics. With time,his inclination towards ghazal, thumri, dadra grew, and he decided to take them up professionally. All these great teachers of classical music taught him finer details of classical music, making him one of the best classical singers of all times. And his solid foundation in pure classical music, raagas, thumaris is very apparent in all his singing, making is style unique and inimitable.

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

For the singer, 1960 was a turning point in his career. That year, he attended the biggest-ever musical event in Pakistan called Kul Pakistan Music Conference, in which maestros from across the world participated. Personalities such as Gopi Krishna and Girija Devi had come from India. He got to sing for 12 minutes, a rare chance for someone who was relatively unknown. He was the youngest there. As he sang, the demand for more poured in. The next day,he hit the headlines of the most prestigious newspaper of Lahore called Imroz.The rest, as they say, is history.

Also he came under the association of a master poet whom he has called Sufi Sahab. He guided Ghulam Ali to enter into the realm of the heart and aesthetics of ghazals. Sufi Sahab taught him how to recite the shers effectively without distorting the beauty of the poetry. He told him where to stop and where to stress so that the words remained crystal clear.

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The hallmark of Ghulam Ali's style is his mastery over Classical Music and perfect understanding of the ghazal. He fuses them perfectly to bring this complex amalgam within the easy reach of all. The result -- timeless compositions like Hungama kyon hai barpa,Dil mein ek lahar si uthi hai abhi, Mehfil mein baar baar usi par nazar gayeen, Kal Chaudavin ki raat thi, to name only a few. His incomparable rendition of the ghazals through his pioneering style, coupled with his impeccable voice, carries even the most disinterested listener to a height where sheer ecstasy reigns supreme.

Ghulam Ali has a heavy, baritone voice, and while rendering ghazals he creates very subtle vibrations in his voice which he uses very beautifully, to convey a whole range of emotions through it. He could make it sound hopelessly romantic, he can make it sound melancholy, he can make it sound anything that he wants almost effortlessly.

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It's his classical style of singing combined with soul and emotion of the ghazal without compromising clarity of reciting the words makes Ghulam Ali so unique. Many music critics and experts unanimously agree that Ghulam Ali�s compositions are very tough, and it's next to impossible to imitate them.

Ghulam Ali is equally sensitive about the rhythm and technical virtuosity of the ghazals. He recites each word very clearly, making sure that the meaning of the ghazal is conveyed effectively. He can make 15 plus minute long ghazal sound equally beautiful as Mehdi Hassan.Along with Mehdi Hassan, he has played a pioneering role in reviving the Ghazal in the 1970's. He can deservedly be called one of the most influential amabassadors from across the border, who, when he sang Faasle aise bhi honge, yeh kabhi socha na tha brought ghazal from both the countries closer to one another. Listeners are always left breathtaken and spellbound as Ghulam Ali unlocks the eternity of emotions that run through his exquisite rendering of the ghazal.

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Listeners are always left breathtaken and spellbound as Ghulam Ali unlocks the eternity of emotions that run through his exquisite rendering of the ghazal.

GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

POET: MIRZA GHALIB

AAH KO CHAAHIYE IK UMR ASAR HONE TAK:

(Aah ko chaahiye ik umr asar hone tak)2
It will take a lifetime for my sadness to have an effect on you
Kaun jiitaa hai terii zulf ke sar hone tak
Who is going to live long enough (for you) to understand my sad condition

(Aashiqii sabrtalab aur tamannaa betaab)2
Love asks for patience, but the desires are impatient
(Dil kaa kyaa rang karuun Khuune jigar hone tak)2
Tell me which color should I color this heart, while
waiting for you to break it

(Aah ko chaahiye ik umr asar hone tak)2
It will take a lifetime for my sadness to have an effect on you

(Ham ne maanaa ke tagaaful na karoge lekin)2
I understand that you are not indifferent to my feelings of love
Khaak ho jaayenge ham tumako Khabar hone tak
But I will turn into ashes (die) by the time you get a wind of my feelings

(Aah ko chaahiye ik umr asar hone tak)2
It will take a lifetime for my sadness to have an effect on you

(Partav-e-Khuur se hai shabanam ko fanaa kii taaliim)
The dew drop is finished or destroyed by the sunlight
(Main bhii huun ek inaayat kii nazar hone tak)2
I'm living until you look at me just like the dew is until the sunrays falls on it.

(Gamehastii kaa 'Asad' kis se ho juz marg ilaaj)2
Asad, the sorrows of my life, can be cured by none other than death
(Shamm'a har rang men jalatii hai sahar hone tak)2
After all the candles burns under all circumstances till the dawn

Aah ko chaahiye ik umr asar hone tak
It will take a lifetime for my sadness to have an effect on you
Kaun jiitaa hai terii zulf ke sar hone tak
Who is going to live long enough (for you) to understand my sad condition

Trans:Ranjana

FANTASTIC JOB BY RANJANA: NOT AN EASY TASK TO TRANSLATE MIRZA GHALIB:

THERE ARE THREE VERSIONS OF MIRZA GHALIB'S AAH KO CHAAHIYE IK UMR ASAR HONE TAK:

THE ABOVE IS GHULAM ALI

THIS ONE BELONGS TO JAGJIT SINGH

AAH KO CHAAHIYE IK UMR ASAR HONE TAK

AND FINALLY THIS GHAZAL WAS ALSO DONE BY MEHNDI HASSAN: WE DO NOT HAVE THE AUDIO OF MEHNDI HASSAN:

JAGJIT AND GHULAM ALI: MAESTRO'S AT THEIR TRADE:
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VIDEO: OF MIRZA GHALIB'S AAH KO CHAAHIYE:

JAGJIT SINGH:

ANOTHER VERSION OF SAME GHAZAL:

THERE ARE OTHER VERSIONS THIS GHAZAL INCLUDING THAT OF GHULAM ALI ALSO THAT OF BEGUM AKHTAR:

WHAT A HEAVENLY GHAZAL: WITH THIS ONE MIRZA GHALIB RULES THE ROOST:
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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

His Inimitable Style

Ghulam Ali has a heavy, baritone voice, and while rendering ghazals he creates an effect which is simply out of this world. He has a very subtle vibrations in his voice which he uses very beautifully, to convey a whole range of emotions through it. He could make it sound hopelessly romantic, he can make it sound melancholy, he can make it sound anything that he wants almost effortlessly owing to his relentless riyaaz (practice).

Ghulam Ali is equally sensitive about the rhythm and technical virtuosity of the ghazals. He recites each word very clearly, making sure that the meaning of the ghazal is conveyed effectively. He could recite same sher (couplet) five times making it sound different each time and conveying a new meaning each time with his amazing flair. It's sheer bliss to listen to his ghazal which has only a few shers but goes on for about 15-20 minutes enjoying his voice modulations. Recall his rendering of "Tez hawaaaaaaa ne muzse puchha, ret pe kya likhate rahete ho..." from "Itni muddat baad mile ho" ghazal, you'll know what I mean. IMHO, the only other person who can make 15 plus minute long ghazal sound equally beautiful is Mehdi Hassan.

It's his classical style of singing combined with soul & emotion of the ghazal without compromising clarity of reciting the words makes Ghulam Ali so unique. Many music critics and experts unanimously agree that Ghulam Ali's compositions are very tough, and it's next to impossible to imitate them.

For his live concerts, usually the accompanying musical instruments are harmonium and tabla. He himself plays these instruments quite well. The musical instruments such as sarod, sitar, santoor often complement him, but it is his voice which rules, and not the instruments.
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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

Popularity, Inspirations ...

Despite of his classical based ghazals, he is very popular among critics as well as music lovers giving him rare adulation in various countries besides his own. Due to this very reason many music labels such as HMV Saregama, Music India, Polydor, Venus, Tips, T-Series, Navras Sony across the globe have produced numerous compilations of his ghazals. That is the reason why I have not mentioned any particular album for most of his ghazals in the site database, instead it mentions "Various" in the album column.

Again, owing to his immense popularity, some of his ghazals have been used in the Indian hindi movies. His popular ghazal "Chupke chupke raat din.." has been used in the movie Nikaah featuring Raj Babbar and Salma Aghaa. Moreover, many of the hindi film songs have been "inspired" from some of his ghazals. "Thodi si jo pi li hain, chori to nahi ki hain" from Namak Halal (Ghazal - Hungama hain kyon barpa) as you would recognize, is one them.

It is indeed surprising why there's not much information available about him and his songs on the internet. As far as I know, he doesn't have a fan site yet like jagjitsingh.com, the search on google for his name usually gives links of sites like teenstation.com or musicindiaonline.com which features some of his songs in ra and mp3 format. Anyway, I hope this micro-site grows into a decent information site about Ghulam Ali.

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New Releases

(June 2007) Times Music has released an album of new ghazals (as of June 2007) called Zikr sung by Ghulam Ali. I rushed to Planet M to get my copy, and was eager to listen to the maestro himself with all new ghazals!!! Though it hurts like hell to say this - this album is rather mediocre. The music by Nayab Raja is too ordinary & lyrics are just about average! Worse still, Ghulam Ali's voice doesn't sound too good either!!! Nothing hurts more...I hope we'd get a chance to hear something better by him soon!

Earlier, in Sept 2001, he had released an album Visaal with famous Indian poet Gulzar. This indeed is a great news because some of his latest albums did lack good poetry to match his earlier classics, I hope he makes more albums with great poets like Gulzar. Unfortunately this album is not available in India these days (June 2007) and I hope SaReGama will do something about it.

Also, he sang live at Swar Utsav, which was conducted during 23 - 25 November 2001 at India Gate, New Delhi. A recording of this live concert has been made available on cassettes and CDs by Music Today.

Source: http://www.geocities.com/technofundo/fun/music/ga/gamore.html
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ALBUMS OF GHULAM ALI:

Aabshaar
Ghazals by Ghulam Ali
Ghulam Ali in New York
Golden Collection
Khoobsoorat Ghazalen
Lamha Lamha
Live in India
Mehrab
Meri Pasand
Parchhaiyan
Poem of Love
Saadagee
Tere Shaher Men
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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

Ghulam Ali In An Exclusive Interview:

Sanjeeb Mukherjee



Recently in Delhi for the release of his latest album Visaal (Coming Together) penned by another maestro Gulzar, the singer spoke at length about his love for Urdu poetry, the cultural bonding that artists like him have managed to create between two estranged nations and also on his latest album and how he roped in one the most sensitive poets India has ever produced....

Ghulam Ali, the singing sensation has enthralled audiences all over the world for almost four decades now.

His "Chupke Chupke Raat Din Aasoon Bahana Yaad Hai...." The words still haunt. And the man behind that voice still stays as elusive as he ever was.

How does it feel to have an appreciative audience like you had today?

GA: Everywhere in the world I am heard with love and affection. But I personally enjoy singing in India. Though some people may not understand some of the chaste Urdu words but they know most of my popular ghazals verbatim. It's a great feeling. Singing for an Indian audience is a unique experience. They are true connoisseurs. As far as audience in England, America and Canada go, they have to be explained the meanings of certain words.

What about your fans in Pakistan?

GA: As you know Urdu is our zabaan. So in Pakistan things are entirely different. No one has to make an effort to understand the words of my ghazals. There I believe people say that if you haven't heard Ghulam Ali you've heard nothing. I may sound pompous but the fact is that in Pakistan they only listen to me when they want to enjoy a good ghazal.

In these strained times how do you think an artiste like you can help better relationships between India and Pakistan?

GA. Music transcends all geographical boundaries. I have admirers on both sides of the borders, for whom I am neither Hindustani nor Pakistani, but simply a singer. For me personally it is a great honour that through my songs I have managed to bring the people of both countries closer and I will continue to do so.

Just like you there are many pop groups from Pakistan who have tremendous fan following on both sides of the border. Tell us something about the role that they are playing and also about there singing?

GA. As far as fan following is considered it is good that pop groups too have been trying to cement ties between the two countries. But, frankly I am really bewildered at their style of singing. How can you sing a song by running and jumping around the stage? The stage is meant for performing not for acrobatics.

Do you feel ghazal is more superior to other forms of singing?

GA. Ghazal requires lot of riyaz and training and a thorough knowledge of classical music. Nobody, wants to spend so much time nowadays, every one is after quick bucks.

Which is your favourite forum?

GA: There's no question about it. Singing on stage is a sublime experience because you get an instant reaction. When the audience appreciates you they reward you right there with their applause. Can there be anything more satisfying for a creative person?

You've been singing for almost 40 years. Has there been any change in your style since then?

GA: Yes it's been 40 years or say all the years of my adulthood. The difference is that my voice has matured and I have learnt a lot. I've sung in front of different audiences around the world and feel far more confident than I did in my early days. In short I feel that I have matured considerably. I've become more God-fearing and feel that my talent is God's grace. Now when I sing well I feel I am communing with God.

As a great ghazal singer you follow the conventional style - you don't like to experiment much?

GA: You see, experimenting with ghazal means experimenting with words and music. If you have been following my style, I keep innovating. For me ghazal is very serious matter, singing each ghazal is a new experiment.

Tell us something about your latest album Visaal and why did you choose the poetry of Gulzar?

GA. Visaal, means coming together. We chose this name because it signifies not only the coming together of two personalities, but is the union of two minds, two souls, two cultures and more importantly of two great nations.

We had conceptualized this album for quite sometime, but due to our respective prior engagements we could not give it a final shape. Now with the grace of the Almighty it has finally materialized.

What is the underlying mood in the album?

GA. We have focused on the ghazal form of singing and selected those shers (couplets) that suit the ghazal style of singing. As far as the underlying mood is concerned it is a combination of all human emotions like joy, sorrow and romance. All the music that I've composed for this album has a classical base.

Back in the eighties you had some big hits in Hindi films. Haven't any Indian producers approached you for giving music in Hindi films?

GA: Insha Allah, I have been approached and I am considering a few proposals. It is God's grace that I compose my own music. I've hundreds of books, I select a ghazal then I sit down for the composition. At times it takes two days, at times eight days and at times even fifteen days, but I don't compromise on that.

Would you like to sing along with any Indian singer?

GA: I want to provided someone accepts the offer. I like most Indian singers and I hope they like me.

Do you have any favourites among Indian singers?

GA: Maasha Allah, whom shall I name, all of them are so good. I can say without any doubt that there is no match to Lataji, Ashaji and Jagjit Singhji. Hariharan is also singing well. Anoop Jalota has his own style. Indian singers are dear to me.

You have been performing in India since 1980. Has it been a pleasant experience?

GA: As I said, in India I've had some of the most appreciative audiences. I keep coming to India because of the affection I get from the people here.

You are now promoting your son Nazar Abbas Ali. Can you tell us a bit about him?

GA: Insha Allah, let us pray the love and affection I've got from you will be showered on him as well. But so far he is still under my tutelage. Let him mature as a singer then we'll plan things out.

Does he sing on stage?

GA: Yes. he sometimes accompanies me. He has sung in America, England and Canada. In fact he had also come to India some time back as well. I pray to God he does well for himself.

Do you have other disciples apart from your son?

GA: There are lot many and in different countries. Some of them are in India too. Here I've Naeem Ali, Javed Ali. I think many of my disciples have a lot of promise in them. Mohan Jutle in America and Ameen Mukhtar in Canada are doing very well and are getting recognition.

You've been the disciple of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saheb. Did your father name you after him?

GA: What can a humble singer like me say about Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saheb. I had been, I have been and I will be his disciple. I am proud I have been named after him. Whosoever keeps a bit of his remembrance will always remain alive to melody. Whatever little remembrance of Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Saheb I have, I revere that.

Any message for you fans?

GA: Yes. I love you all and always want your love and affection

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

Ghulam Ali recites each word clearly, making sure that the meaning of the ghazal is conveyed effectively. He has the ability to recite the same sher five times making it sound different each time.
Some of his ghazals have been used in the Bollywood movies. His popular ghazal, Chupke chupke raat din, has been used in the movie, Nikaah. Many of the Hindi film songs have been inspired from some of his ghazals like, Thodi si jo pi li hain, chori to nahi ki hain from Namak Halal which was inspired by his ghazal, Hungama hain kyon barpa. As Ghulam Ali believes in quality than quantity he produces just one or two albums a year and rest of the time concentrates more on live concerts. In September 2001, he released an album, Visaal, with famous Indian poet Gulzar.
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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

Despite of his classical based ghazals, he is very popular among critics as well as music lovers giving him rare adulation in various countries besides his own. Due to this very reason many music labels such as HMV Saregama, Music India, Polydor, Venus, Tips, T-Series, Navras Sony across the globe have produced numerous compilations of his ghazals.

Again, owing to his immense popularity, some of his ghazals have been used in the Indian hindi movies. His popular ghazal "Chupke chupke raat din.." has been used in the movie Nikaah featuring Raj Babbar and Salma Aghaa. Moreover, many of the hindi film songs have been "inspired" from some of his ghazals. "Thodi si jo pi li hain, chori to nahi ki hain" from Namak Halal (Ghazal - Hungama hain kyon barpa) as you would recognize, is one them.

Ghulam Ali produces only a few albums a year , concentrating more on his live concerts.For his live concerts, usually the accompanying musical instruments are harmonium and tabla. The musical instruments such as sarod, sitar, santoor often complement him, but it is his voice which rules, and not the instruments.

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

The Ghazals of Mehndi Hassan that we will be featuring, along with audio, lyrics and translations are:-

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

SINGER: GHULAM ALI

POET : MIRZA GHALIB

(1) AAH KO CHAAHIYE IK UMR ASAR HONE TAK

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

SINGER: GHULAM ALI

POET : MIRZA GHALIB

(2) DIL SE TERE NIGAH

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

SINGER: GHULAM ALI

POET : HASRAT MOHINI

(3) CHUPKE CHUPKE RAAT DIN

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

SINGER: GHULAM ALI

POET : MASROOR ANWAR

(4) HUM KO KIS KAY GAM NAY MARA
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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

SINGER: GHULAM ALI

POET : QAISER UL JAFRI

(5) HUM TERE SHEHR MAY AYE HAIN

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

SINGER: GHULAM ALI

POET : NASIR KAZMI

(6) DIL MAY EK LEHER SAY UTHEE HAI ABHEE

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

SINGER: GHULAM ALI

POET : MOSHIN ALI NAQVI

(7) YEH DIL YEH PAAGAL DIL MERA

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GHULAM ALI: THE GHAZAL MAESTRO:

SINGER: GHULAM ALI

POET : AKBAR ALLAHBADI

(8) HANGAMA HAI KYON BARPA

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