Gulzar : Times Literary Carnival

What a Rocking weekend , ISKON temple ,Dev Anand statue at Band Stand promenade,Time literary carnival at Mehboob studio , listening Gulzar Saheb , seen him at such a close distance , also seen Waheeda Rehman , tried to talk to her , but too much rush , then Sabir bros Sufiana sham ..

Times literary carnival was held at Mehboob studios , Bandra 7-9 Dec.2012 , almost 120 authors , writers took participation .Event I attended was auto biographical book titled "Dil Dhoondta Hey" ,Penned by Nasreen Munni Kabir on Gulzar’s life , and question answer session hosted by Times Filmfare editor Jitesh Pillai , Gulzar Saheb told that he will prefer to answer in Hindi , that is why I also thought that why not write this post in Hindi.

टाइम्स ग्रुप literary carnival जो की महबूब स्टूडियो में रखा गया था , 7 से 9 दिसम्बर 2012, फ्री एंट्री , रजिस्ट्रेशन इन्टरनेट या फिर महबूब स्टूडियो .मेरा इंटरेस्ट था गुलज़ार साहिब के प्रोग्राम में , जो के 9th दिसम्बर शाम 5:30 पर था , में अमिता और Nicx , तीनो 5 बजे ही पहुंच गए महबूब स्टूडियो , स्टेज बाहर गार्डन एरिया में ही था , 5:30 के थोडा पहले देखा तॊ वहीदा रहमान भी वहां ऑडियंस में एक लेडी के साथ आय्यी थी , वहीदा रहमान इतने नज़दीक ,वाह क्या कहें बाद में गुलज़ार , मुन्नी नसरीन कबीर और Filmfare के एडिटर जितेश पिल्लै स्टेज पर आए , जैसा की होता हे ऑटोबायोग्राफी “ दिल ढूँढता है ” को लॉच किया गुलज़ार साहिब ने .

बाद में सवाल जवाब का दौर चला , जिसका जवाब दिया गुलज़ार & नसरीन कबीर ने , काफी इंटरेस्टिंग सेशन  था , और खासकर जो nostalgic experience शेयर हुए वो यादगार रहेंगे जैसे की , 1st ब्रेक मिलना बंदिनी में “ मोरा गोरा अंग लेयेले " जब गीतकार शेलेन्द्र ने गुलज़ार जो की विमल रॉय को असिस्ट कर रहे थे से कहा की एक गाना आप लिखो , .गुलज़ार और पंचम की दोस्ती के किस्से जैसे की चाभी और फेमस लगेज वाला किस्सा मतलब “ मेरा कुछ सामान ”,

गुलज़ार साहेब की हमेशा से एक अलग स्टाइल रही

जैसे की कजरारे का “ आंखे भी कमाल करती हैं personal से सवाल करती हैं “

या बीडी जलाए ले जिगर से पिया ,

या जा पडोसी के चूल्हे से आग लेयी ले ” ,

और “ हमने देखी हे उन आँखों की महकती खुशबू ..

मणि रत्नम ऐ .र रहमान की कुछ बातें, स्काइप के बारे में , और खास कर संजीव कुमार के बारें में जिसे वो प्यार से हरी भाई कहते थॆ का किस्सा नमकीन के टाइम उनकी लेट लतीफी को लेकर और जब तीनो महान हेरोइनेस वहीदा , शर्मीला और शबाना ने फैसला किया की वो हरी भाई से बात नहीं करेंगी लेकिन वो कैसे तीनो  अपनों को रोक नहीं पायीं जब हरी भाई ने एक एक्सीलेंट शॉट पूरा किया और तीनो उनसे गले मिल गयीं .

कुछ और जो विषय ,जैसे की पार्टीशन , शहर , बंगला डायरेक्टर्स , काफी इंटरेस्टिंग डिस्कशन रहा और बीच बीच में कुछ शेर , कविताओं की कुछ पंक्तियाँ , कुछ यादगार लाइन .

जैसे की , “ जब तक लहू न निकले में हर जख्म को ....“

खयालो का कोई वीजा नहीं होता सपनो की कोई सरहद नहीं होती ......हर रात सरहद के उस पार मेहदी हसनसे मिलकर आजाता हूँ ....

फिर जिक्र हुआ विशाल भरद्वाज का , जो की गुलज़ार साहिब के शब्दों में “ की वो मेरा एक एक्सटेंशन हे “

वहीदा जी जो की खुद वहां मोजूद थॆ के बारे में वो नमकीन के टाइम का गोबर वाला किस्सा , की इतना भी रीयलिस्टिक होने की जरूरत नहीं की गोबर ही भर दो पूरा .

सवाल काफी अच्हे थॆ , साथ ही दाद देनी पड़ेगी नसरीन कबीर की ये ऑटोबायोग्राफी उन्ही ने लिखी हे , के इंटरप्रिटेशन की , ऑटोबायोग्राफी मैं ऐसा नहीं की बस कुछ भी जो इंटरेस्टिंग हुआ हो वो लिख दो ,हो सकता हे  उस्ससे कई लोगों को चोट पहुंचे ,

एक अलग ही तुजुर्बा रहा , लगा की जीवन सफल हुआ , गुलज़ार साहेब और वहीदा एक साथ ..

Dev Anand Statue Unveiled by Waheeda Rehman

Dev Anand Statue was Unveiled by Waheeda Rehman & is placed at Bandra Bandstand Promenade as a part of Walk of the Stars.
Waheeda Rehaman was in tears as she unveiled a life size brass statue of the legend Dev Anand , now he will join showman Raj Kapoor & Shammi Kapoor , who are already beutifying the promenade.
Reason to go to Bandstand & get clicked with idol  this weekend.

Hey Nicx letus go , Okeis...

So here it is       Me n Dev Anand

Dev Anand : joie de vivre.

The Evergreen Debonair , Eternal Romantic hero ,known for his joie de vivre finally bids adieu to the Indian cinema at the Young age of 88.

I have listed some of the  quotes from Indian film fraternity as mark of their respect for Dev Saab , as he is fondly called.



1. Rishi Kapoor : I bent to touch his feet , he said no , instead he hugs me & told me “ We youngsters should some time work together “.A man of my father’s age called himself young , yes he was always young, like my son Ranbir. His energy was infectious. He was always full of joie de vivre, inspiring everyone around to be as full of life.

2. The Greatl super star Rajnikant & family : Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Hassan were among those who remember's evergreen Bollywood actor Dev Anand, saluting the  actor, Rajinikanth, his wife Latha Rajinikanth, daughters Aishwarya and Soundarya and sons-in-law Dhanush and Ashwin in a statement here said 'Devanandji, we had the proud privilege of taking your blessings, shaking hands and giving you a hug as we humbly offered The Legend award two-years ago. All of us here, who were part of that evening, are so moved today'.'We salute your zest for life and your spirited energy for work. You will always stay in our hearts. We love you so much and we will miss you..', the statement said.

3. Rajesh Khanna :Actors like Dev Anand (people of endless spirit) are legends and ‘legends do not die’. He was my inspiration. In the 1970s, four of my films were hits, but the business of his single release, Johnny Mera Naam, around the same time, surpassed all of them.

4. Hema Malini: Dev Saab did so many things in his life: acting, writing books, producing and directing films. Even now, I am amazed to think of his marvelous energy. His energy levels could easily match up to that of a 20-year-old. No one word can describe this enigmatic personality who had his unique style of dressing, a livewire who charged all people around with his energy and life-state. Not a moment have I seen him sitting ( during Johny Mera Naam) in a relaxed manner on the sets, but constantly creating, planning and discussing films and the shoot ahead.

5. Amitabh Bachchan first tweeted about Dev saab, he was still praying that the news wasn't true. 'Just reading news about Dev Saheb .. praying it is not true ! He was such a positive person .. never associated death with him .An era has come to an end .. Dev Anand leaves a void never perhaps to be filled again .. his never give up belief, his joy of life!"

6. Waheeda Rehman : He promised me the role of a lifetime, and gave it to me in "Guide". I still fondly recollect the song sequence, "Tere Mere Sapne" in "Guide", which we shot in just two takes. Dev was divine in the scene. Dev Anand had the most beautiful toothless smile. Very sad to here this news. He was my first hero and I did maximum films with him. He was the finest and most decent man in the industry and we are all going to miss him. We learnt so much from him because he had so much energy in him. I used to tease him 'Dev you are like an Eveready battery'".

7. Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray :"The Love Bird has gone... “This was how Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray mourned the demise of evergreen actor Dev Anand “After he completed his day’s shooting, we would meet and often walk down to the nearby Charni Road station. He would get into the first class compartment while I would enter the third class coach since I was a pass-holder,” Thackeray reminisced, We met in parties, gatherings, ate together. He always talked and walked a lot...,Suddenly, my friend has gone away. I feel like meeting and talking to him. But he has left us from far away London, this is really painful. “

8. Manoj Kumar : Veteran actor Manoj Kumar remembered Dev Anand as a perfect gentleman and a thorough professional , Once Dev Saab called me & told me ,Manoj , “give me Hare Rama Hare Krishna title “ & he hung the phone , such apanapan & adhikar , His dressing style , muffler , he was true style icon.

9. Lata Mangeshkar :Bollywood's Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar remembers Dev Anand as a man who was very fond of classical music, had a zest for life and never looked back or regretted anything.

10. Anupam Kher: So as a Tribute to Dev Saab let's only humm his Songs today. Songs which became such an integral part of our lives. Ahbi na jao chodkar...

11. Khyyam :Legendary music composer Khayyam said that Dev Anand always made unique and modern movies.

Love you Dev Saab ... .

Finally Mid Day Quote :   And now, he'll charm the gods above!
Oh ...

Woh Shaam Kuch Ajeeb Thi - Khamoshi

Café Reminiscence

Addiction, Fascination ,Yaadgar , Soul , Unforgettable , Bemisal ,Classic etc etc. No words to express my attachment with this Immortal song , like whole movie is getting played in yr RAM .
Gr8 movie !!
Song :My all time Rank #1.



Link :Wo Sham Kuch Ajeeb Thi : Khamoshi

Gata Rahe Mera Dil : Guide

Timeless romantic song.Won Filmfare award that yr.
Dev Anand has distinctive style of embracing women , loosely cross his hands above women shoulders , as seen in this song , also in Tere Mere Sapne....
Also class scene Waheeda is putting her hands on Dev shoulders while climbing up.
Well dressed Red Sweater , pink Sari , still look good in today's terms.
Goldie direction of this divine movie is beyond comparison & popular even after 45 yrs.
Waheeda was advised by her close one's ,not to do this film , as Roji character might harm her image.
Result : Guide was a block buster ,her acting was also critically acclaimed with Dev, also won best actress filmfare award .
Movie is also personally close to her , as expressed in many interviews.

Link :Gata Rahe Mera Dil : Guide

Tum Pukar Lo : Khamoshi

Tum Pukar Lo : Impossible for me to miss this all time fav song , even though too painful to listen every time ,takleef deta hey,try after 10 PM only. Kishore ( Wo sham) & Hemant Da best song ever for the same movie , Gulzar , Waheeda ,Rajesh Khanna ,brilliantly directed by Asit Sen .

For addl. flavor Dharmendra act in pensive , thoughtful mood without even showing  face , Waheeda on steps , flowing curtains ,overall picturisation in B&W just awesome.

Link :Tum Pukar Lo