Sangeet Ka "Divya" Darshan

Divya Dave | 10th Feb 2024

Review by Mrinal Athle, R4-ian 

Since the new idea of PMP has been introduced to R4 community it is attracting lot of attention with increased expectations of the listeners. The curiosity is heightened by the time the day of PMP arrives! 

Divya Dave's presentation on 10th Feb was one such PMP which matched the expectations and the curiosity about the selection of ten songs of her choice. A proud homemaker, enthusiastic culinary expert, a poet, an author of a book and a dancer who has won prizes! This introduction about Divya made me sit up to hear about her topic of the presentation. 

As she announced 10 songs of 10 music composers the question that came to my mind obviously was - masters of golden era?  As she unfolded the set it was a treat! 

When one sees the listed jewels, one knows that the poet and the music lover in her are in synch with each other. 

She introduced each song with her own poetry which was interesting. I noted down some lovely lines written by her such as---
लहरोंसे भरा समुंदर समझ नहीं आता or  प्यार हो चाहे वहम चाहे  सच्चा दिलदार रहे or कडा इम्तेहान मुहब्बतकी ग़लियाँ! 
 
All ten songs being popular, famous, super compositions the listeners had a wonderful one hour of SHRAVANNSUKH. It was a very easy going, pleasant and lively presentation with Divya giving her own short commentary about each song. 

Here is the list of songs Divya played for her PMP.

• "Jeevan Dor Tumhi Sang Bandhi" from the film "Sati Savitri."

The thought process of a married woman who is devoted to her husband. She says that come what may you are the only Bhagwan for me.  An iconic tuneful song composed by Laxmikant Pyarelal with "thehraav" and melody. 

• "Zameen Se Humey Aasmaanv Par" from the film "Adalat" 

One of Madan Mohan's westernized tunes in waltz beats. A sawal- jawab kind of wonderful lyrics. Heartwarming serenity coupled with minimalistic musical fillers. Entire song ornamented with murkis and expressions. 

• "Apne Piya Ki Main Toh Bani Re Joganiya" from the film "Kan Kan Mein Bhagwan"

A song based on a bhajan originally written by Meera.  Complete surrender to Krishna, Mohan beautifully worded. Has a ghoomar dance feel in its speed, taal and tune. 

• "Theheriye Hosh Mein Aa Loon" from the film "Mohabbat Isko Kahete Hain"  

Divya added right proportion of masala in her introduction to this song! Simple and slightly humorous poetry, intoxicating tune full of romance. Rafi is Rafi, whenever! 

• "Madbhari Yeh Hawayen" from the film  "Anokha Daan"

A tough tune in classic Salilda style. Many words, long lines. Quick taans, complex phrases, hardly any breathing places but after all it was Lata who knew exactly how to sail through such tough hands dealt by any composer! 

• "Dil-e-Betaab Ko Seene Se Lagana Hoga" from the film "Palki"

Deeply romantic song, sukoon and thehraav! Such slow-paced songs are more difficult to render than the fast tempo ones. Super clear audio like all other songs played by R4 team. 

• "Sansar Se Bhaage Phirte Ho" from the film "Chitralekha"  

Highly spiritual lines defying the religion. Exquisite composition by Roshan and sharply rendered by Lata giving full expression to the equally pointed words of Sahir.  

• "Aa Neele Gagan Taley" from the film "Badshah" 

Shankar Jaikishan of 50s were totally different from their later years when their compositions had huge orchestration. 
Here in minimalistic instrumental support a beauty created which had serenity and peace. 

• "Aap Ke Haseen Rukh Pe" from the film "Baharein Phir BhiI Aayegi"

Song with full clarity of thoughts in lyrics, music, voice! Fantastic piano pieces suited for an outright nasha inducing number! 

• "Yeh Dil Deewana Hai" from the film "Ishq Par Zor Nahin" 

As Divya introduced this finale song with her inputs on life being a colourful canvas, the song unfolded the feel-good romantic factor set in this Arabic sounding tune. 

The entire presentation was very tightly crafted with precision and right amount of lighthearted humour. Overall, a very enjoyable happy one hour.