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Our Top Ten
Some ghazals and nazms have remained
iconic over the years. Though they were
popularised by one of the senior artistes, one
hears versions by others too. Seniors Today
picks 10 such gems:
1 Ranjish Hi Sahi - Popularised by Pakistani

legend Mehdi Hassan, this classic was
penned by Ahmed Faraz. Today, almost
every young ghazal singer practises and
performs it.
2 Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona
Aaya - The great Begum Akhtar had a Jagjit Singh’s song was picturised on Raj Babbar and Anita Raaj
distinct style, filled with anguish and in Prem Geet

suffering. This one was written by Shakeel and Talat Aziz get together on this song,
Badayuni. composed by Khayyam and written by
3 Woh Kaagaz Ki Kashti - Jagjit Singh Makhdoom Mohiuddin and Bashar Nawaz
concerts often featured this nazm, written by in the 1982 film Bazaar.
Sudarshan Faakir. It takes you on a nostalgia 7 In Aankhon Ki Masti - Another Khayyam
trip. masterpiece, sung by Asha Bhosle and
4 Chupke Chupke - In India, the ghazal written by Shahryaar In the 1981 film Umrao
made waves when a short version was used Jaan.
in the 1982 film Nikaah. By then, it was 8 Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo - Popularised

already a big hit for Ghulam Ali. Hasrat by Farida Khanum, this was written by
Mohani is the poet. Faiyyaz Hashmi. Later, even Asha Bhosle did
a version.
9 Kaash Aisa Koi Manzar Hota - One of the
later favourites, sung by Hariharan in the
album Kaash.
10 Honton Se Chhoo Lo Tum - Another

Jagjit Singh beauty, from the 1981 film Prem
Geet. Indeevar’s lyrics touch a chord.

Chitthi Aayi Hai reminds Sunjay Dutt of his homeland in Naam

5 Chitthi Aayi Hai - Pankaj Udhas’ eternal
hits, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and
penned by Anand Bakshi in the 1986 film
Naam. The song talks about the emotions of
people staying abroad.
6 Phir Chhidi Raat - Lata Mangeshkar Jagjit Singh

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