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Location US 
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Posted on 2010-03-09 at 21:41:06 by Winston Geena
Dear Rain Rain: I'm not asking you to go away. Just come again another day. Like in July or August. Sincerely, Rick |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-03-09 at 18:24:59 by Flore Methoataske
Looking for castings..so hard to find some. Does anyone want to help? Please lol |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-03-05 at 20:36:05 by Becka Farran
dear client... when i answer ure question.. don't "hmph" me. that really chafes my ass. |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-03-05 at 11:28:01 by Elov Crawford
Dear CBS: I know the show has been on @ 10am for like a thousand years but can u please move the price is right to 11am? Thank you!!! |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-03-03 at 13:46:39 by Gypsy King
Today, I discovered that Rage Against The Machine referneces 1984 by George Orwell in one of their songs. |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-03-03 at 03:14:40 by Elfrida Valeri
Drums on 2 songs done! On video too, so expect recording vids. |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-02-27 at 04:43:49 by Ksenia Aileen
Had Tori Amos' Crucify stuck in my head all day....Pity I can't sing soprano. |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-02-26 at 11:49:07 by Jenessa Gwenfrewi
I like to shuffle the songs on my iphone then find the lyrics on the Internet and walk around the house singing annoying my neighbours. |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-02-26 at 10:45:19 by Avaline Kyra
Posted a new twink into the sex galleries today. Enjoy |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-02-26 at 06:04:38 by Anwer Walter
Krave is paying someone's CAR PAYMENT TONIGHT!! |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-02-26 at 04:48:04 by Lorna Marcie
Also aged 32......William Blake wrote and illustrated "Songs of Innocence." Johann Rudolf Wyss wrote "The Swiss Family Robinson |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-02-24 at 15:22:30 by Alden Fyodor
Cinco De Mayo! 8pm American Trash 1471 1st Ave SongsAlive Showcase b There!!! |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-02-23 at 19:22:04 by Awstin Ifan
Late parking ticket fees: $150. Liter of top shelf gin: $65. Drunk prank calls to traffic violations bureau: Priceless. |
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Location US
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Posted on 2010-02-23 at 05:42:37 by Penny Cathy
forgot how tasty mangoes are. dear philippines, i really miss you. |
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Location Atlanta, USA
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Posted on 2010-02-07 at 14:38:38 by Parul Kapur Hinzen
Dear Pran, My father, Jatinder Nath Kapur, passed away last January (2009) during a visit to New Delhi. Like you, he spent his childhood in Lahore, and he told us many interesting anecdotes about his life there. I am a writer and plan to write a book based on his family, with Lahore as a setting in the early sections. I was wondering if you possibly knew my grandfather, Niranjan Das Kapur, who also lived on Nisbat Road--his sons were Narinder Nath Kapur, Rajinder Nath Kapur and my father Jatinder Nath. Niranjan Das Kapur ran an insurance company. His father was Sunder Das Kapur, and I believe there was a small street named after him (Sunder Das Street). Could I call upon you for information about the city in the 40s if needed during the course of my writing? I would much appreciate it, as I live in the US and don't know of any ex-Lahore residents here. Unfortunately, almost all of my father's generation has now passed away. I have enjoyed your book "Lahore, A Sentimental Journey" very much and am inspired by it as well. Best wishes, Parul Kapur Hinzen |
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Location NEW YORK AND MUMBAI
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Posted on 2010-01-27 at 21:56:59 by RAJ SINGH
DADAJEE < SALAAM aur CHARANSPARSH |
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Location delhi
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Posted on 2009-12-19 at 09:39:10 by yogesh chandra
respected pran ji, i m old good frnd of dinesh sharma but i have lost contact for quite some time, and i am not able to get any contact details of him. and sagail sangeet sarite. i will be obliged if you could forward me e-mail id, website, postal address or mobile no etc. i will also like to know the details of forth coming programs in memory of old singers like sagail nd pankaj malik etc regards and best wishes yogesh chandra m-09416017009 |
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Location delhi
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Posted on 2009-12-16 at 06:05:44 by Shalini Bhargava
Dear sir, Yesterday was a memorable evening sitting next to you immersed in beautiful music thanks to your efforts at the IIC .God bless you for such wonderful endeavours and hope many more to come . with warm regards . yours sincerly, Shalini Bhargava |
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Location gurgao
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Posted on 2009-11-09 at 08:46:20 by ravi nandi
respected sir,namaste. above person wishes to meet you to exchange a few nostalgic moments of his fathers in lahore.....regards.drsumitra |
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Location University of Delhi ,Delhi
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Posted on 2009-11-08 at 19:57:37 by Dr Devender Kakar
My family and I have been enjoying programs organised by the ' Memorial Circle ' at IIC,Habitat and Apparel House, Gurgaon since last year. I would like to join and be a part of the memorial circle and receive information of programs regularly .I shall be glad to pay /contribute any membership/joining fee. |
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Location Delhi
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Posted on 2009-09-15 at 00:50:58 by Timothy S. Dobe
Dear Mr. Nevile, I am a college professor from the US, in Delhi for six months on a Fulbright. I am very interested in bhajans and sufiana kalam. My own research concerns the meaning of the Christian/English category "saint" during the colonial period in relation to fakirs,sannyasis, sadhus, jogis etc. I would like to hear one of your concerts and lectures, but I failed to find you at the Habitat Center last week when I went there looking for the show listed in Delhi Diary. Could you send me the dates and venues of your upcoming events over the next few months? Thank you very much. Sincerely, Timothy S. Dobe |
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Location Delhi
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Posted on 2009-08-07 at 07:28:56 by Yogesh Bijlani
Sir, your love and passion for our culture, music and the creative talent of the past and present is obvious even to complete strangers like me that have had the privilege of attending the amazing events hosted by you. I look forward to many more such celebrations of music hosted by you!, |
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Location New Delhi/Pune
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Posted on 2009-07-12 at 22:58:10 by Baliram B. Waghmare
Sir, I am a regular at all functions and concerns arranged by you. The last one on July 8, 2009 was a delight particularly for the commendable rendering of the old time Ghazals by Dr. Radhika Chopra. The selection was really nice. I don't know if you maintain digital audio archive of the concets organized by you. I would like to have the recording of the said concert for personal pleasure and collection. I shall be glad to have your positive response. Thanks and regards, BB Waghmare Mob: 9873384211 |
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Location Maxuna
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Posted on 2009-07-01 at 03:30:04 by Maxuna
Very resourceful, thank you dave |
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Location New Delhi
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Posted on 2009-06-25 at 00:15:20 by Frank Christopher
I have silently enjoyed and admired all that you have done- programmes,books etc. Thank you. Regards] Frank |
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Location kolkata
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Posted on 2009-06-16 at 06:19:10 by sanjay kumar joshi
My Dear Sir, With due respect and humble submission,I beg to draw your kind attention that this is one of my countless attempts to reach you, and needless to say once again that I am an ardent admirer of yours.In fact,I am growing accustomed to your literature. But now,it seems to me that you have decided,not to reply my letters of deep admiration,as this is one of my countless attempts to reach you.Please tell me ,is it good to break the heart,you are ruling?It's a pity! it's a pity! that I am still writing to you.In fact,you are my source of inspiration.That is why,I use to write to time and again despite your apathy towards me.Upon my words,you are absolutely unique and beyond compare. And you are my ideal of a perfect personality. Therefore,I'll be grateful to you,if you please take the trouble of sending me your much awaited and cherished autographed photograph,for memento.Because when I'll grow too old to dream,I'll have this memento of yours ,to remember.Please take a very good care of yourself. With high regards S.K.Joshi Sanjay Kumar Joshi 17A,Jadulal Mullick Road Kolkata-700006 West Bengal INDIA |
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Location 2/401 EASTEND APARTMENTS, MAYUR VIHAR PH-I DELHI 110096
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Posted on 2009-06-08 at 01:19:13 by ANIL SAMBHOR
I am taking the liberty to introduce me directly. Professionally I am a Chartered Accountant. I have great passion for music particularily towards Manna Dey ji. I have performed in India Habitat Centre, TRIVENI KALA, FICCI, DILLI HAAT, PSK and other venues. I intend to promote this singing by organising Manna Dey's Semi classical, folk and romentic songs. I need your help if possible. My particulars can be seen in google by typing Anil Sambhor Thanks Regards anil sambhor 9811011319 
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Location Sydney Australia
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Posted on 2009-05-12 at 23:53:33 by Alice Livingstone
Dear Pran Neville I'm trying to source a high resolution digital scan or medium format transparency of the following work: Colonel Antoine Polier watching a Nautch after a picture by Tilly Kettle. Faizabad or Lucknow c.1780 The Historic Houses Trust of NSW, based in Sydney, Australia, is interested in reproducing the image as a graphic display in an upcoming exhibition. As I've located the image reproduced in an article by you published in The Spectrum, I'm hoping you can help, or direct me to the owner/collection or another means of obtaining photographic material suitable for reproduction? I look forward to hearing from you soon. Many thanks, and kind regards Alice Livingstone Project Officer - Rights & Permissions Exhibitions and Publiciations Unit Historic Houses Trust of NSW The Mint, 10 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia |
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Location DELHI
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Posted on 2009-05-11 at 04:26:04 by RAHUL JAYARAM
Dear Mr Pran Nevile, Hello! I am Rahul Jayaram and I work for the new Indian news, features, and current affairs magazine OPEN in Delhi. I know you're doing a musical programme on K L Saigal in Gurgaon, but unfortunately would not be able to attend the event today. However, we'd like to interview you in a day or two. Can you please email me your contact details (phone number etc.) so that I or any one of my colleagues can come and meet you. Cheers, ~Rahul Jayaram Ph: 9871273331 |
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Location London, UK
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Posted on 2009-05-04 at 14:24:24 by Ayub Aulia
Dear Pran ji, How r u? Long time no see, no hear. Kindly let me know exact date of birth of K L Saigal and place. Plz send me some good article on Saigal, I am going to speak on him in London, end of this month. Profound regards, Ayub Aulia |
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Posted on 2009-05-03 at 20:45:21 by Shalini Bhargava
Sir , It was my privilage and pleasure to attend your talk on gazal gayaki yesterday held at India habitat . My humble request to you is to put up these rare gems that only you posess on Utube a site dedicated for video and music which will preserve the music for future generations . Thanking you , yours sincerly, shalini bhargava. |
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Location CALCUTTA
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Posted on 2009-04-14 at 12:00:05 by ANINDA BANERJEE
I am a researcher and professor.I cannot get your books in Calcutta. Please help. |
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Location INDIA
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Posted on 2009-04-04 at 02:23:22 by SURESH
Sirji I was impressed by your article on Noor Jehan in the sunday tribune. I want to know the song NIGAHEN MILAKAR BADAL JANE WALE MUJHE TUJSE KOI SHIKAYAT NAHIN HAI from film Mehboob in 1962 is correct information? Because she was not in India in 1962 I believe. Please correct the information. And what was star caste of the film? Sorry to bother you but if you can help, great. Thanks. Suresh |
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Location Lahore
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Posted on 2009-03-25 at 11:54:11 by ghazanfar bhinder
Regards! I read yoyr book about Lahore and found it very interesting.I am a CSP officer here in Lahore.Will you please help me out in finding some reviews about your books Thanking You |
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Location Bangalore
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Posted on 2009-02-23 at 06:11:28 by Vikram Sampath
Dear Pran ji, Greetings! I got your reference from Sri Manna Srinivasan and Smt Shovana Narayan. I am a research scholar, author and student of Carnatic classical music from Bangalore. I am glad to inform you that i have recently authored a book on the history of Mysore titled 'Splendours of Royal Mysore: the untold story of the Wodeyars'.on the political, social, economic and cultural history of Mysore State and its ruelrs, the Wodeyars, Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan. (details on my website www.vikramsampath.com) I am currently working on another research project on the evolution of Carnatic music in the royal courts of South India. During my research on Mysore i came across the character of Gauhar Jaan. Hoping to do a small monograph on her and hence seeking your kind help for some information on her. I would be very grateful if you could provide me some info or leads about this singer and her life & times. Warm regards Vikram |
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Location chamba (Himachal Pardesh)
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Posted on 2009-01-21 at 12:31:57 by Gaurav Mahajan
I love to read the books especcially on india and indian culture and vicinity. Recently, one of my friend ask me that have u read Lahore - the sentimental Journey.He praised a lot and told a brief abut the book i need a copy of that will you please tell me that where did i get one as i m residing in Jalandhar(punjab)these days. so please send me the address and retailers price list of the books to purchase one at the real rates regads Gaurav Mahajan Student(Lovely Institute Of Management, Jalandhar) 9988600136 |
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Location Gurgaon
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Posted on 2009-01-05 at 08:20:33 by Mukul Jain
I had recently attended the program on 'Mahendra Kapoor' organized by you. It was a superb effort by you and the program also included immortal songs by the legendary singer, sung by gaurav Sood, who enthralled the audience with the melodies of yesteryears. Please make me join your memorial society. I am a corporate trainer and an academician, highly fond of art and music. Mukul Jain 9810337085 (M) 
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Location Mumbai
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Posted on 2008-11-22 at 04:08:38 by Swarnima Gusain
Dear Nevile ji, Namaskar.It is a great pleasure to introduce myself to a genious writer and music connoisseur .I am a Hindustani Classical Vocalist ,and apart from khayal,I am also into Thumri,Dadra,Chaiti,Sufiyana Kalaam,Bhajans etc.I came to know about ur events paying tribute to great artistes. It would be a pleasure to join you in any of the programes,musically. Specially, Begum Akhtar or any female vocalist/singer/actor. www.swarnimagusain.com gives a detailed description of my efforts as a musician. Hoping to hear from u Sincere Regards Swarnima Gusain |
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Location CALCUTTA
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Posted on 2008-10-16 at 11:51:37 by ANINDA BANERJEE
I am a teacher teaching in a college of Calcutta. And a researcher too. I am doing a research on the prostitutes of Calcutta.Recently I submitted my report to the U.G.C. I would also like to do post-doctoral research on aspects of Colonial Calcutta. I am keenly interested in your books, especially on the nautch girls.Are they available in Calcutta? I shall keenly wait for your reply. Best regards, aninda banerjee 27/A, J.C.M. ROAD, Calcutta 700 020 Mobile 98300 56097 |
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Location 308,Arjun Centre, Govandi(E), Mumbai-400 088
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Posted on 2008-10-07 at 03:20:20 by Sita Books
Dear Sir, We are in urgent need of of copy of your book ' Marvels of India Paintings: The Rise and demise of the company school.2007: Nevile, Paran. Kindly arrange despatch the book alongwith your invoice allowing booksellers discount for us to make the payment immediately. Since the book is in very urgent need. PLEASE TREAT THIS AS MOST URGENT. Regards, Manager Sita Books 308, Arjun Centre, Govandi(E), Mumbai-400 088 Ph:91-22-67973281,82,83 Fax:91-22-67973284 |
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Location Houston, TX, USA
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Posted on 2008-09-26 at 16:46:57 by Dilip Kapasi
I forgot to mention. Please visit me on my facebook account. Invite me as your friend, Dilip Kapasi. If you do not have an account on facebook go to www.facebook.com and you can open one for yourself at NO COST. Then invite me by typing Dilip Kapasi in one place where you can invite others. I will need to accept you. I have uploaded many of Kanan Devi's songs currently available on UTUBE. I do not have "Tufan Mail". |
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Location Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted on 2008-09-26 at 16:44:11 by Dilip Kapasi
I loved to read your write up on Kanan Devi. Please share with me, if possible, anything you have for Kanan Devi. I live in USA and I adore her life, her vision, and most of her voice as it was so good that even Latajee could not come close to. It is so right that Kanan Devi adored K. L. Saigal as he is still to date one of the best India ever produced. Thanks so much. It would be kind if you can reply to my eMail. |
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Location NCR
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Posted on 2008-09-07 at 06:29:31 by Narendera K
Dear Mr Pran Greetings It was a great day when I attended late K L S's programme at Habitat, organised with your blessings. I am grateful to you for sending me invitees for the programmes. Best wishes |
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Location Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
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Posted on 2008-07-26 at 02:24:00 by M.V. Surender
Dear Mr Pran Nevile, You will be glad to know that two of the of the 15 songs rendered by K.L. Saigal which were considered to be ‘missing’, have been ‘found’. These are movietrack songs from Bengali film ‘Jeeban Maran’ (1939), produced by New Theatres, Calcutta, which were never released on 78 rpm records and were composed by Pankaj Mullick. The best part of the story is that these songs have come alive with the release of the movie itself (also considered to be lost / destroyed) !!! The ilm ‘Jeeban Maran’ starring KL Saigal, Banu Bandyopadhyaya and Lila Desai in lead roles, is now available in the form of a set of two VCDs (very good quality video and good audio reproduction) released as a ‘Classic Collection’ and being marketed on the internet by Angel Digital (P) Limited (Link : http://angelvideo.in/files/details.php?id=90 ) All this by sheer accident, you can say, since I stumbled upon a reference to a VCD of 'Jeeban Maran (Bengali), 1939, on the website, followed through by obtaining a copy of the same from Angel Digital, Calcutta and checked for availability of the following movietrack songs : Aaji Asamaye Jomunar Kule Keno (A duet by Saigal & Suprova Ghosh; Lyrics : Ajay Bhattacharya) Sakhi Ke Se Romoni Kaho …Kaanchan Barani Ke Bate Se Dhani (A short duration song by Saigal ; Lyrics : Chandidas) On hearing from you (and receiving your email ID), I will be glad to send you audio files of the missing songs. This development comes as a very welcome event when New Theatres, Calcutta and innumerable fans are celebrating completion of 75 of this great institution. It is hoped that some of the Saigal and other films which are still available with an individual here or a collector there, are commercially released afresh as VCDs / DVDs by New Theatres as part of their diamond jubilee celebrations so that we can all enjoy the melody of classic songs. KL SAIGAL WEBSITE : A few years back I have revived my childhood interest in humming / singing Saigal songs after a gap of over 3 decades. Resources collected for pursuing my hobby came to be posted on the website at www.kundanlalsaigal.com Generous help from music collectors has led to all the 170 songs (other than the 'missing' 15 and against 185 recorded songs listed in Harmandir Singh Hamraaz's compendium - 'Jab Dil Hi Toot Gaya') being posted in the public domain for the very first time. In addition, mp3 files for several movietrack songs too have been posted. PANKAJ MULLICK & KC DEY : At the instance of Dr Manohar Lal Kapur, a respected USA-based music collector, I have extended the scope of the open-internet song documentation project to cover "The Immortal Musical Trio : KL Saigal, KC Dey & Pankaj Mullick" I would also like to inform you that I have succeeded in collecting and posting a total of 277 classic songs on www.pankajmullick.com and www.krishnachandradey.com websites which I have updated recently. Against a total of 493 KC Dey songs covered by various discography / song listings, I have managed to collect and post 98 audio mp3 files (including 8 additional songs not covered by any of the listings). In respect of Pankaj Mullick, a relatively more popular singer, I have collected and posted 179 audio mp3 files. This includes 102 disc version songs against the total of 190 covered by different discography lists. In addition, I have posted 28 movietrack songs, 12 'Live' concert songs and 27 extra songs (including 'Live' & movietrack songs) which are not covered by any of the published song listings. With kind regards M.V. Surender mv.surender@yahoo.com |
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Location Toronto, Canada
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Posted on 2008-06-23 at 18:16:57 by Jawaid Chaudhry
I'd like to register my appreciation for the book Lahore. As an ex Lahoria I thoroughly admire and enjoyed this book Thank you. JC |
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Location New Jersey, USA
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Posted on 2008-06-17 at 13:03:01 by Vikram Singh Sikand
Hello Neville Sahib, I just finished reading "Lahore, A Sentimental Journey." It is a remarkable account and I found it riveting. My maternal grandfather was schooled in law in pre-Partition Lahore. I am quite sure had he been alive , he would have loved reading this marvelous book. Thank you for sharing your memories. |
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Location delhi
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Posted on 2008-05-04 at 07:04:15 by uma
sir, i am looking for a copy of the coffee table book "The Nautch Girls" i have tried at many book shops at delhi. could you pls help me ? i am available at 98111-97187. thanks warmly uma |
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Location Delhi
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Posted on 2008-04-02 at 11:03:25 by Samar Raeesuzzaman
Sir, I have been really inspired by your nostalgic write-ups on the stars of a long forgotten era in Hindi Film Music. You are doing a great service to Hindi Film Music by making people of this generation aware of the treasure, a generation which seems to think that music does not exist beyond Kishore Kumar and RD Burman. I am also constantly looking out for articles and programmes on this bygone era, and it is heartening to know that people are beginning to appreciate old film music. One of my favourite singer, Talat Mahmood's 10th death anniversary falls on May 9 this year. It would be wonderful if knowledgeable people like you throw some light on the man and his artistry. |
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Location NYU/USA
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Posted on 2008-03-07 at 07:42:08 by Jeffrey Spear
I have been trying to find out what local term would have been used in late 19th century Lahore to refer to the highest level of "tawaif" or dancer/nautch girl, particularly if she were a Hindu. Kipling describes such a figure he calls Lalun in "On the City Wall." I was hoping that as someone hailing from Lahore you might be able to help me out With thanks for your consideration, I am yours sinerely, Jeffrey Spear Professor of English |
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Location canada
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Posted on 2008-02-06 at 09:34:17 by ritu narayan
Dear Praansaab I have been a great follower and admirer of Faiz amongst other poets. Its unfortunate that I am arriving in Delhi for a visit on the 20th and unable to attend the music program at the Habitat centre. Radhika Chopra sings beautifully - great choice. the purpose of my email is to find out whether you will be recording this music and if I will have an opportunity to buy it at a later date. I also have a friend who is passionate about KL Saigal and where I could purchase some special recordings from while I am in Delhi for 2 weeks. Thanks Ritu |
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Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Posted on 2008-02-04 at 22:17:47 by K.Sriram
Hello Sir/Madam, I am interested in buying this book. Can you please tell me what is the price and how to get it in chennai. Also let me know the mode of payment regards sriram k |
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Location virginia, usa
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Posted on 2007-10-26 at 14:47:52 by noor naghmi
Pran Ji,I have read your book in urdu "Lahore Jab Jawan Tha" God knows how may times and every time I discover something new about Lahore. I am a Lahori and like you a Ravian and I have been living in Virginia for the past 35 years.I am creating a pre partition Lahore in Virginia and would need a lot of help from you. Please visit my we site www.lahoreforlovers.com and please e mail me your phone # with lots of love and regards, Noor Naghmi |
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Location Chandigarh
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Posted on 2007-09-28 at 22:39:26 by Jay Mahal
Hello Sir, I'm a Young Entrepreneur and well impressed with your work towards community contribution along with research on various unfolded personalities. Just wanted to congratulate you for an outstanding achievements. Regards, Jay Mahal www.loudbeats.com |
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Location DELHI
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Posted on 2007-09-14 at 08:12:15 by S.SEN(RANA)
I am fond of most things related to art,culture,music etc,and old film music is something that is especially very close to my heart.I would like to know if new members are enrolled in the K.L.SAIGAL memorial circle.If so,then I would like to be a member of the same.I have come to know of this circle recently,and have attended a few programs organised by it,including the last at IIC ON 13TH September. |
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Location Hyderabad
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Posted on 2007-09-08 at 04:36:59 by M.V. Surender
Pl. preview this site created as a modest attempt to keep the memory of Saigal alive by making resources easily available to Fans |
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Location Delhi, India
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Posted on 2007-08-31 at 00:24:14 by Anupam Jain
Great work with the Website! Looks wayy better than most 'professional' websites out there Keep up the good work!
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Location New Delhi, India
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Posted on 2007-08-27 at 11:37:48 by Megha
Welcome to this website! Hope that you enjoy navigating through it. Please do leave your comments and/or suggestions. |
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Location Canada
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Posted on 2007-08-27 at 09:23:42 by Juhi
A fabulous website! Very informative, with a clear layout and beautiful design. Keep up the good work!
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