Baithak: An Appreciation of the Poetry of Sahir Ludhianvi in Indian Cinema
In this baithak (salon) series on South Asian Music, Poetry, Film & Literature, Anurag Wadehra & Harish Saluja explore the works of significant people who have shaped the fusion of music, poetry, film and literature into the unique khichdi of South Asian culture.
In the debut episode they discuss Sahir Ludhianvi, a famous Urdu poet and his influence on Indian cinema.
Sahir Ludhianvi was a famous Urdu poet who also wrote lyrics for dozens of popular songs in Indian cinema.
We shall select some of his best songs, play them a little and discuss why these are important or interesting to us - and why they have stood the test of time. We discuss them with the passion of song lovers, not as critics passing judgment. This is a highly personal take; we make no bones about any special expertise.
Join our bhaitak and share how you relate to your favorite Sahir classics, or simply listen and enjoy.
About the hosts:
Harish Saluja, after graduating from IIT, took a wrong turn and ended up chasing Art, Film and Music, thereby ruining his life instead of making money.
Link : www.harishsaluja.com
Anurag Wadehra, after graduating from IIT, took a scenic tour through tech entrepreneurship - ending up in some weird places - but the view was always good. He has many creative itches that he scratches once in a while.
Creative Works: Play, Documentary, Poetry Translation (audio)
Link: www.anuragwadehra.com