How has love changed through the ages? And how has this changing definition of love been reflected via the language of Hindi film songs? In the first episode of 2020, we return with a new kind of experiment: reappraising a few classic love songs through a different lens.

How has love changed through the ages? And how has this changing definition of love been reflected via the language of Hindi film songs? In the first episode of 2020, we return with a new kind of experiment: reappraising a few classic love songs through a different lens. 

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Episode 18 - Love Aaj Kal

Episode 17 of podcast series 'Likhtey Raho', where we discuss the magic of Hindustani film music and the lyricists behind the tunes we love. This one goes out to the Badshah of Bollywood, the one and only, Shah Rukh Khan. How have songs contributed to the making of mainstream Hindi cinema's superstar? What role have songs played in crafting the image of Shah Rukh that we've come to adore on screen? Kulsum & Virat find out!

Episode 17 of podcast series 'Likhtey Raho', where we discuss the magic of Hindustani film music and the lyricists behind the tunes we love. This one goes out to the Badshah of Bollywood, the one and only, Shah Rukh Khan. How have songs contributed to the making of mainstream Hindi cinema's superstar? What role have songs played in crafting the image of Shah Rukh that we've come to adore on screen? Kulsum & Virat find out!

Episode 17 - SRK

Episode 16 of 'Likhtey Raho', a podcast series where we discuss Hindustani film music and the wordsmiths that make the magic happen behind the tunes we love. In this episode, we delve into the film writing of the great poet and lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri sahab. A career spanning pre-independence to the new millennium, from writing for K.L. Saigal to Aamir, Shahrukh and Salman, few lyricists can lay claim to such longevity and eternally timeless arsenal of songs. We pay homage to Majrooh in all his forms: the poet, the revolutionary, and the film lyricist.

Episode 16 of 'Likhtey Raho', a podcast series where we discuss Hindustani film music and the wordsmiths that make the magic happen behind the tunes we love. In this episode, we delve into the film writing of the great poet and lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri sahab. A career spanning pre-independence to the new millennium, from writing for K.L. Saigal to Aamir, Shahrukh and Salman, few lyricists can lay claim to such longevity and eternally timeless arsenal of songs. We pay homage to Majrooh in all his forms: the poet, the revolutionary, and the film lyricist.

Episode 16 - Majrooh Sultanpuri

Episode 15 of 'Likhtey Raho', a podcast series discussing the magic of Hindustani music and the wordsmiths that make the magic happen. In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest: lyricist, singer, actor and a man of many talents, Swanand Kirkire. What inspires him to be at his creative best? Find out as Virat and Kulsum sit down with him for a chat.

Episode 15 of 'Likhtey Raho', a podcast series discussing the magic of Hindustani music and the wordsmiths that make the magic happen. In this episode, we are joined by a very special guest: lyricist, singer, actor and a man of many talents, Swanand Kirkire. What inspires him to be at his creative best? Find out as Virat and Kulsum sit down with him for a chat. 

Episode 15 - Swanand Kirkire Interview

Episode 14 of 'Likhtey Raho', a podcast series discussing the magic of Hindustani music and its lyricists. In this episode, we continue our journey with Gulzar sahab - further discussing some of his other written output, be it his songs, his love for Tagore, his poetry, or just the way he sees the world. A person who has, and continues to, inspire almost three generations.

Episode 14 of 'Likhtey Raho', a podcast series discussing the magic of Hindustani music and its lyricists. In this episode, we continue our journey with Gulzar sahab - further discussing some of his other written output, be it his songs, his love for Tagore, his poetry, or just the way he sees the world. A person who has, and continues to, inspire almost three generations. 

Episode 14 - Gulzar Part Two

Episode 13 of a new podcast series on the wordsmiths behind Hindustani film music. This is a two-parter. In this episode, we deep-dive into some of the reasons that make Gulzar saheb the genius that he is. What is it about the man that almost three generations of Hindi film music listeners have grown up under the shade of his pen?

Episode 13 of a new podcast series on the wordsmiths behind Hindustani film music. This is a two-parter. In this episode, we deep-dive into some of the reasons that make Gulzar saheb the genius that he is. What is it about the man that almost three generations of Hindi film music listeners have grown up under the shade of his pen?

Episode 13 - Gulzar

Episode 12 of a new podcast series called 'Likhtey Raho' where we deep dive into the magic of Hindustani music. This episode is all about the multifaceted genius of Kishore Kumar. The man who could do almost everything - he was an actor, a music composer, a writer, a lyricist, a producer and even a director! Of course, what made him eternal, beside his many other talents, was his golden voice. Anyone who is even remotely familiar with Hindustani film music will know Kishore Kumar's voice. This is our tribute to him.

Episode 12 of a new podcast series called 'Likhtey Raho' where we deep dive into the magic of Hindustani music. This episode is all about the multifaceted genius of Kishore Kumar. The man who could do almost everything - he was an actor, a music composer, a writer, a lyricist, a producer and even a director! Of course, what made him eternal, beside his many other talents, was his golden voice. Anyone who is even remotely familiar with Hindustani film music will know Kishore Kumar's voice. This is our tribute to him.

Episode 12 - K for Kishore

Episode 11 of a new podcast series where we discuss Hindustani music and lyricists that create the magic behind the tunes we love. This is the first episode we recorded in 2019 - extremely belated Happy New Year! We start off the year by discussing the work of one of Kulsum's favourite lyricists, Swanand Kirkire. What is it about Swanand sahab's writing that appeals to our 'bavra mann'? Find out in this episode.

Episode 11 of a new podcast series where we discuss Hindustani music and lyricists that create the magic behind the tunes we love. This is the first episode we recorded in 2019 - extremely belated Happy New Year! We start off the year by discussing the work of one of Kulsum's favourite lyricists, Swanand Kirkire. What is it about Swanand sahab's writing that appeals to our 'bavra mann'? Find out in this episode.

Episode 11 - Swanand Kirkire

Episode 10 of a new podcast series where we discuss Hindustani music and lyricists that create the magic behind the tunes we love. In the last episode that we recorded in 2018, we exchanged Christmas presents, and took a closer look at the soundtrack that has defined co-host Virat's life so far. You have already got to know co-host Kulsum through the episode 'The Window Seat Girl', now it's Virat's turn. If you had to make a mixtape with songs that defined your life, which ones would you pick?

Episode 10 of a new podcast series where we discuss Hindustani music and lyricists that create the magic behind the tunes we love. In the last episode that we recorded in 2018, we exchanged Christmas presents, and took a closer look at the soundtrack that has defined co-host Virat's life so far. You have already got to know co-host Kulsum through the episode 'The Window Seat Girl', now it's Virat's turn. If you had to make a mixtape with songs that defined your life, which ones would you pick? 

Episode 10 - Ajeeb Daastaan Hai Ye

Episode 9 of a new podcast series where we discuss Hindustani music and lyricists that create the magic behind the tunes we love. This episode is specially dedicated to a genre of music and poetry that is close to our hearts - ghazals. Ghazals have continuously reinvented themselves to stay relevant with the changing times, from the times of Mir, Ghalib and Khusrau to present day. Podcast co-hosts Virat & Kulsum delve into some of their favourite ghazals penned by master poets such as Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Ahmad Faraz, Sahir, Kaifi Azmi, Makhdoom, Nida Fazli, Javed Akhtar among others and the voices that have made them immortal. What is about this poetic form that continues to enrapture us?

Episode 9 of a new podcast series where we discuss Hindustani music and lyricists that create the magic behind the tunes we love. This episode is specially dedicated to a genre of music and poetry that is close to our hearts - ghazals. Ghazals have continuously reinvented themselves to stay relevant with the changing times, from the times of Mir, Ghalib and Khusrau to present day. Podcast co-hosts Virat & Kulsum delve into some of their favourite ghazals penned by master poets such as Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Ahmad Faraz, Sahir, Kaifi Azmi, Makhdoom, Nida Fazli, Javed Akhtar among others and the voices that have made them immortal. What is about this poetic form that continues to enrapture us?

Episode 9 - Ghazals

Episode 8 of a new podcast series where we discuss Hindustani music and the lyricists that create the magic. We start 2019 with a spotlight on Sahir Ludhianvi, one of the greatest Urdu poets and Hindi film lyricists to have picked up the pen. Virat discusses the massive influence Sahir has had on his life and we unpack some of the unique stylistic mannerisms that have made Sahir's poetry and film songs timeless.

Episode 8 of a new podcast series where we discuss Hindustani music and the lyricists that create the magic. We start 2019 with a spotlight on Sahir Ludhianvi, one of the greatest Urdu poets and Hindi film lyricists to have picked up the pen. Virat discusses the massive influence Sahir has had on his life and we unpack some of the unique stylistic mannerisms that have made Sahir's poetry and film songs timeless. 

Episode 8 - Sahir

Episode 7 of a new podcast series 'Likhtey Raho' where we discuss the magic of Hindustani songs and lyrics. In this episode, we go all deep and personal with podcast co-host Kulsum in uncovering the soundtrack that has defined her life thus far. If you had to make a mixtape with songs that defined your life, which ones would you pick?

Episode 7 - The Window Seat Girl

Episode 6 of a new podcast series 'Likhtey Raho' where we discuss the magic of Hindustani songs and lyrics. In this episode, we pay tribute to Bengal: its rich artistic and cultural legacy and the impact the region has had on Hindustani film music. For this very special episode, we are joined by a very special guest - renowned Indian music director and composer Shantanu Moitra.

Episode 6 - The Impact of Bengal

Episode 5 of a new podcast series 'Likhtey Raho' where we discuss the magic of Hindustani song lyrics and the wordsmiths who make the magic happen. We continue our nostalgic journey of growing up with 90s musical influences with our second edition of the 'Pakoda Playlist'. This one pays tribute to the king of thumkas, the one and only, Govinda. Join Kulsum and Virat in their adda on a journey of song lyrics and everything in between...

Episode 5 - Pakoda Playlist Govinda

Episode 4 of a new podcast series 'Likhtey Raho' where we dwell into the magic of Hindustani song lyrics and the wordsmiths who make the magic happen. This one is all about nostalgia and growing up as 90s kids and our musical memories and influences growing up. Join Kulsum and Virat in their adda on a journey of song lyrics and everything in between...

Episode 4 - Pakoda Playlist Vol 1

A podcast series about the wordsmiths of Hindustani music. Join Kulsum and Virat on a journey to celebrate the words behind the tunes we love...

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