O' Laagi Re Laagi Lagan Yehi Dil Main

O' Laagi Re Laagi Lagan Yeh... Lyrics & Chords

I wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 with a Mehdi Hassan Light Classical geet from Film Jalwa 1966 that was composed by Music Director Nashaad and written by Kalim Usmani. I like the lyrics of the last stanza “Dooor Hon Saare Dukh Andhyare – Piyar Ki Jot Jagaoon Re” very appropriate for a new years wish.

I find my Indian friends getting to know and admire Mehdi Hassan more and more as they discover his renditions. I am glad to be one small soul in introducing this song for those who might have not heard it otherwise. This track is from a popular karaoke site which I have transposed one up to match with the concert version. Transposing up has introduced more contrast but tracks there in general are poor quality….but available. Hope you all like this song.

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Harish Bhasin Pro user said

Lagi re lagi lagan mere dil mein, Muzaffar bhai, lyrics to purae geet ke bahot meaningful aur bahot sunder hain, ye Sukhwinder ke geet ko bhi yaad dilate hai, “Lagan Lagan Lagan Lagan Lagan Lagan Lag Gai Hai
Tumse Meri Lagan Lagi”.
Aappne bahot mithey andaaz mein gaya, excellent rendition, bhai. Aapko bhi New Year 2112 ki bahot bahot shubhkamana and all good wishes.
Regards,
Harish

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Adina Galani Pro user said

This is an unbelievable coincidence. Was just to sweetch everything off and head for rest. 3 o’clock in Mumbai and I am trying to manage a little silence inside.
This Ghazal is like that type of medicines, with strait into the blood cells hint. I do love it like anything.
Sir this is such a beautiful singing from Your side, and such a level of implication, that brought me almost in tears. I remember being child, I used to like certain songs so much, that I was shivering half onwards, for fearing the end. Same case was here!
But yes, I did get my front sit this time, and on what a song!
Adina

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Harshan (away) Nambiar Pro user said

Wah Naqvi saab….kitna madhur geet hai aur aap ne itna sundhar gaya hai…ki mere paas shabd nahi hai tarif karne ke liye. Very very serene rendition …….actually I am listening to this song for the first time and I felt that the tune and chord progressions reminded me of a lot of Bhajans …could be wrong but I felt some connection.

Awesome rendition ….special mention about the swaras….beautiful….to favs !!!!
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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank yoy so much Bhai Harish. Happy New Year to you and family. Bada khoob coincidence nikala aapne SS wale geet se bus farq itna hai woh ghamgeen geet tha ye khushi ka. Bohut nawazish.
Regards

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D.j. Wazif (busy away) said

Well I was just listening to Sajjad Ali who also sang it in Silver Jubilee 25 hosted by Anwer Maqsood…. he has credit to introduce all those gems which were forgotten. You were lucky to find this karaoke because after transposing, I see it is perfect for your scale. Very madhur singing and Khan saheb’s songs are all full of feelings and expressions…. you did it wonderfully…. the raga was lovely as well and it was a lovely gift for 2012. Happy New Year !!!

Best of Luck!!!
WaziF

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Adina thanks for sharing your thoughts on this geet. I was expecting my Indian friends sleeping at this time but lucky me you were up and this song got heard by you. I didn’t wish any tears on this occasion but tears of joy are acceptable….Lol. Happy New Year to you and your family. Thanks again for such prompt response.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Dear Harshan I am so glad you enjoyed this geet so much. You are very right this song being a Raag based will surely attract the attention of oldie lovers like us. There must be some Bhajjans in the same Raag also. Happy New Year to you and family.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Dear Tahy Brother….Happy New Year to you and family. I hope you had some fun on the eve of 2011. You are right the phone lines must be busy….and my phone was also in heavy use. Thank you so much for your appreciation and affection. Brother you know I am your fan too. All the best for 2012.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Dear Wazif I remember when Sajjad Ali re-introduced this song. His friends back then started calling him “Laagi Re”….Lol. I am glad you enjoyed this Raag based song. All the best for you in 2012.
Regards

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Saroj Nair said

Happy New Year
wowow very beautiful ghazal…
i too was getting ready to sleep…
couldn’t wait till morning to listen to this wonderful rendition…
excellent voice… and brilliant singing Muzaffar…

‘Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth.’
-William W. Purkey

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Rahul (back from india.....:( ) Pro user said

Happy New Year Naqvi Sir and a lovely ghazal pick by Mehdi Saab. Enjoyed it very much.

Sorry for the later arrival since I was travelling.
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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Naqvi ji….!
Your melodious voice weaves its magic to make it really an outstanding rendition which retains its charm and proves to be so wonderful. I only wish that there was a translation of the lyrics posted which would have added to my enjoyment.
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

Soulful rendition !! Bahut khoob ,behad pasand aaya muje,!! kya andaaz hai aap ki gaayaki me !! Loved it Naqvi sahab!

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Sekharji47 Nair said

Wahh Wahh Muzaffarji. What a great singing. I understand that you are a class singer for Ghazal singing. Expecially I feel you have good hindustani training.Lucky we are you being here with us
much regards
Chandran

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Saroj for listening and appreciating this lovely melody. Saroj this was not a ghazal, just a very simple geet but yes the classical style may have let you feel if it was ghazal. Happy New year for you and family.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Rahul no you were not late, this was uploaded Jan 1st and you commented the same day. I am glad you enjoyed it. Happy New Year to you and family.
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Tha Kathir thanks friends said

Happy new year 2012 to you dear Muzaffar sir.

Super singing with feel.

Wonderfull performance to listen in your voice sir.

Kaep singing and sharing.
Tha
Please listen my uploads and write your feel about it. I love Music & friends, but not language or place.
Thanks.
http://www.muziboo.com/Than/music/

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Gridharan Ji you always delight me with your lovely comments. This is one of the most simplest geets that I have seen and that’s why I didn’t put the lyrics but a rough translation could be as:

Mukhda:
O’ Desire …… The only desire in my heart
Lamps light up in the sea of Surs (notes)

1st Antara:
When I sing Sargam….it begins to rain
How do I extinguish the fire (of my desire)

2nd Antara:
Fairies of the heavens dance….
When I sing (a taan or alaap)

3rd Stanza:
Let the pains and darkness go away
When I spread the message of Love

Happy New Year to you and your near ones.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Latha for your appreciation. Dekho Hindi main kitni asaani se chota laikin mukammal comment likha ja sakta hai….Lol. Happy New Year to you and family.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Shukriya Bhai Chandrasekharan. Nahi Bhai koi training veraining nahi sirif apne culture se piyar hai. Ooper wale ne jitna diya hai uss se aage koi nahi ja sakta chahe kitni he training pe training karte raho….Lol. Bohut khushi huee aapke comments padhkar. Naya Saal aapko mubarak.
Regards

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Sudha Kumar (busy..) Pro user said

Bahot khoob gaya aapne, Naqvi Saab – actually felt like I was listening to a live performance. Not many can do justice to the complex raag-based ghazals of Mehdi Saab, and you excel everytime with your musical treats. Effortless taans, gamaks – have a request for you – How about Kesariya Balama the one in Maand – a concert version?


“Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring?”
― Neltje Blanchan

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Bhai Tha. Happy New year to you and your family.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Shukriya Sudha….Kesariya meri suni huee tu hai laikin maloom nahi isska track bhi hai ya nahin aur agar mil bhi gaya tu patta nahi insaaf kar paoonga ke nahi. I am so glad to read your comments. Happy New Year to you and family.
Regards

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you Naqvi ji for the translation.
That has further enhanced the delight of enjoying your song!
Regards,
Giri.

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Jivan Kohli said

You have Sung this Song So smoothly….Alway’s a Treat to Ear’s………Such song’s Really take you into Some Different world….Have never Heard it Before though,….But it Sound’s so fresh & melodious in your Voice…….Loved it sir……

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Jivan Kohli said

Beautiful lyric’s ,just Marking the Bright New year Begining too, Happy new year Naqwi-saahab……

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Rajesh Pandya said

Bhaijaan,
Aaj 2nd Jan hui aur aapne sur-sangeet-barkha-pari-aasman sab badhia andaz mein yaad dila diya. Bahhhhut khooob. Massssa allah, khub bhaya aur sukun bhi mila. Add to my FAV, of course. Khuda khair kare aur you hi aap sunate raho, hum intezaar karenge.
Rajesh Pandya
Don’t forget to visit for new uploads of friend’s who are visiting your page for real inspiration.

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Srini S (bye bye friends) Pro user said

Excellent vocals sahab.Kehne ke liye kuch bhi nahin.Amazing work by you and keep singing like this.All the best and have a musical new year.God bless you.

My latest uploads,

Mana janab ne pukara nahin (Paying guest) (Tribute to Shri Dev anand)

‘O paapa laalee’ (Telugu cover)

Unarumee gaanam Full version (Moonaampakkam))

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Bhai Jivan badi nawazish aapki. How many still admire such geets? So simple in lyrics and so pure in Raags with total human feel and emotions. Future probably holds for Robots writing songs for humans….Lol. Lets see….until then lets do what we enjoy doing. Happy New Year greetings for you and family.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Bhai Rajesh bohut khushi hoti hai jab iss tarha ke sangeet ko passand karne wale doston ki opinion patta chalti hai. Jab tuk aapke humare jaise kuch dost maujood hain ye silsila jaari rakheinge….Bohut nawazish passand karneki. Naye Saal ki Mubarakbaad aapko.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Dear Bhai Srinivasan thank you so much for listening and appreciating this geet. I hope we all maintain our sincere presence here and share our joy. Happy New Years greeting for you and family.
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Ranjith Mrlonely said

nice singing sir…. keep rocking…

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Ibolya Horváthné orbán -back to work but hope to sing soon! Pro user said

I am starting my new year’s auditions on Muziboo with your songs!And I am waking up today with your song and so my day is already lightened -in the darknes of dawn!!
“I believe that music knows no boundaries and has no religion.”-Lata Mangeshkhar

Ibolya

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Ranjith. I hope you understand Hindi too. Happy New Year greetings to you.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Ibolya you made me feel so special….starting New year with my songs….Thank you so much. Hope you had a lovely New Years Eve. All the best for 2012. Make the best use of your new audio interface and let us enjoy your renditions. Have a great New Year.
Regards

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Anand Sawkar said

dear Muzaffar sir,Happy new year 2012
Super singing with Great feelings.Excellent performance to listen in your voice

AAp eaise geet gate rahan sahab.

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Anand Ji. Glad to see your comments and thoughts. Happy New Year to you also.
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Priya Sukumaran Pro user said

Loved it from the get-go! Your tone in this was lovely, enjoyed it very much.

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Hema Shamal Pro user said

Naqvi Sahab,never heard this before,but didn’t feel that is new to ears,soulful and blissful rendition.Sachmuch,soor ke sagar me aapki awaazke ke Diye jal uthe,

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Praveen Pandit said

Naqviji,
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!sorry for arriving late:(
what an excellent start of this new year….I am delighted to getting introduced to this new song of Mehdi Hassan saheb. What a melodious singing by you.sunke bohat achha laga…Goes straight to my fav…keep singing and sharing.
Thanks and Regards,
Praveen

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Priya, Hema, Kaybee aur Praveen Bohut achha laga aap sub doston ke comments padhkar. Happy New Years greeting for all of you and your families.
Regards

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Gautam Parekh said

Waah….Kya composition Hai aur lyrics bhi dil ko chhu lene wali hai….Bahot hi dil se aur perfect rendition aapk ki bhi….Meine ye pehle kabhi nahi suna, Par aapki khubsurat awaz aur feelings bahot hi achhi lagi….Aapko sun kar humesha achha hi lagta hai….Naqvi Sahab, Aapka jawab nahi….Goes to f/v….Keep sharing more like this….God bless you & Happy new year to you too….Thanks for sharing….

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Rajiv Saddy said

Naqvi Sahab,

What a soft and delicate way to start the new year! Loved this soothing and warm rendition. Hadn’t heard this before, but feels very nice hearing it the very first time. Meaningful and very easy to understand lyrics – enjoyed listening. As usual your voice is smooth and very pleasing to the ears.

Loved it! Happy new year 2012. Hope to hear many more of these gems in the coming year.

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Shukriya Gautam bhai bohut khushi huee tumko ye geet passand aaya. Hope you had a good new year start. Keep posting your songs too.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Dear Rajiv thank you so much for your lovely comments. Your thoughts were exactly the same as other friend’s……most had not heard but felt comfortable with the melody and lyrics were already so simple. A typical package from the Sub-Continent. Happy New Year greetings to you and family.
Regards

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Krishnan N v said

Naqvi Saheb…… Aap ka space mein aane ke pehale hi hum sab ko pata hota hai kya likhna hai…. superlatives ke liye search karne lagte hain…!!! it was no different this time too….

Awesome song and Brilliant singing……aur kuch kehne keiye shabd nahin milta…… Loved the sargam very much which I have never heard in any of your songs…

To My favs…

Keep it up sir….

NVK

NVK’s Online Light Music/Karaoke Singing Classes

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Krishnan Ji achhi ched khaani bhi karte hain aap….Lol. Superlatives humare liye nahi humare Maestros ke liye reserved hain, baqi doston ka piyar aur meri unse communication hai….aap issko PR bhi keh sakte hain….Hahaha. Gana tu sub gaate hain agar khushi bhi na mile tu kiya faida kam az kam doston ke likhe se he khushi mil jaati hai shayad issi liye dost aisa likhte hain. Aapke likhe ne bhi mera khoon badha diya….Bohut nawazish.
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Srikumaran Menon Pro user said

Muzzafar Saheb……wonderful singing……so soulful……the words come from the bottom of your heart…….enjoyed thoroughly……Happy New Year!!!
Cheers!!!

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Sojan Chacko said

Naqvi saheb!! wow!! wonderful singing and what a voice!!. Lovely!.

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Shukriya Menon Ji aur Sojan Bhai. Achha laga aap dono ke comments padh kar. Bohut nawazish.
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Ramesh Tadi said

Naqvi saab!! what a soothing presentation of this beautiful composition… bahut khoob!! and in your melodious voice… just loved it…
Ramesh Tadi

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Thinkal govind kumar Pro user said

Naqvi Bhai…….
Extremely soothing & mind-blowing rendition in your deep, lovely voice which reminds my humble self of the great Bhupendraji !
LOVED this to the core & FAVOURITED !
Standing ovation !
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
GOD Bless !
Loving Best Wishes,
Thinkal Govind Kumar.

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Sheba said

Naqvi saab….What a mindblowing perfomance….!!!
So soulful rendition…

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Ramesh, Bhai Thinkal and Sheba for listening and sharing your kind words. Please do stay in touch by sharing your singing.
Regards

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Shaniruh Pro user said

Naqvi sir……kya baat hai , superb singing & beautiful composition , aap ki awaaz main sunker bohat acha laga, loved it :)

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Satheesh Kumar nair (evanescing) said

Naqvi saab, what a melodious Gazal !!! could not have covered this Mehdi Hassan gazal better by any normal mortal….
Satheesh
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united in error.— Adrian Rodgers

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Shaniruh I am glad you enjoyed this geet. Keep in touch.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Hahaha Bhai Satheesh….normal mortal….I LIKE!!!
I am glad you you enjoyed this ghazal.
Regards

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Rekha Pallath said

Bahut khoob….itna sukoon mila sunker….bahut acche!

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Welocome to my space Rekha. Thank you so much for your feed back.
Regaeds

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Deep Dobhal said

Every time its a treat to ear…True !! In geeton ko likhne waale bande root waale hote hain …jinko gehri samajh hoti hai insaan ki…zaahir hai gaane waale bhi waise hi hote hain…sargam chedoon barkha barse…laakh translate kar lo samjha nahi paoge…great work sir…kya poor quality track?? track ki zaroorat kahaan thi…khaali bhi na kewal chalta balke daudta…aapki awaaz ka type hi actually sanjeeda gaano wala hai…bahut sundar…
Deep Dobhal

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Mushtaque ( mushy) away 4a week said

muzaffir bhai sub se pehle happy new year…. bahoot hi behtareen geet mehndi sahab ki maine kabhi nahin suna aur phir bhi yeh wakai dil ki lagi se gaya hai … take care
Music has no country, no religion , Its Universal

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Deep & Mushtaque:

Deep: Achha laga tumhare comments padhkar. Geet tu bohut he simple thaa even lyrics bhi aik aik line ki theen magar sub mila kar concept bohut badhiya thaa. Ghayab mutt ho jaya karo.

Mushtaque: Khushi hai pehli suna nahi phir bhi passand kiya tumne. Keep in touch. Bhai tum bhi khoob ghayab rehte ho….kiya baat hai?

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Khawer Khilji Pro user said

Naqvi Sahib-thanks a lot for introducing this gem to this platform. Liked your beautiful singing very much.

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Harry Chops Pro user said

Naqvi sahab – Bahut din ke baad aaj Muziboo mein login kiya hai aur sabse pehle aapka upload suna. Mazaa aa gaya. Listening for the first time but really enjoyed. Very good singing indeed.
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Duet with Sarmi
Shaayad yahi to pyar hai
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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Dear Khawer, Harry thank you so much
Harry: Kyoun bhaee….doston se tu roz milne ko dil chahta hai….Khushi huee pehli bar mujh se suna.
Regards to you both

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Neil Swanson..(collaborations welcomed.singers wanted) Pro user said

HI . sorry im late been having pc pproblems
since christmas… think we got all the bugs
out now. lo. i agree with all comments.
vocals are super as usual verypleasing to
the ears. enjoyed a bunch god bless NEIL
My Newest originals

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thnaks Neil for your visit. I am glad your PC issues are fixed. Make a clone when system running at best, will save you from future hassles and quick recovery.
Regards

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Arun Dev said

Naqvi Saab, I am mesmerized by your voice. This kind of voice is god gifted and suits the songs you select……great ….loved it….

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Hemanth Kumar Pro user said

Lovely, Naqvi guru ji….!!

Sorry for the delay in visiting….

Warm regards,

Hemanth

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Fareej Mohamed (back after a long gap) said

Muzaffar Sab…… What a soothing effect this song has brought…. Fantastic rendition…. Thanks for this song selection……. Goes to my favorites for its sheer beauty……
Tamil Covers
Hindi Covers

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you so much friends Arun, Hemanth & Fareej. I am so happy to find you all enjoyed and favorited this song.
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Madhukar (busy, busy, busy...) Mehta Pro user said

Naqvi Saheb,

Bahot achhe…. as always you have exceeded our expectations with inclusion of sargam along with your catchy singing…. Live show reminder was quite evident. Thanks…. L+F

Madhukar
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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you so much Mehta Sahab. It’s a pleasure receiving such words from you. I am glad you are back.
Regard

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Ahmed. I will check your songs too. Have fun.
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Kumar Srinivasan Pro user said

Naqvi Saheb,

Listening to you for the first time and I loved your voice and singing very much. Much enjoyed listening to this beautiful piece.

-Kumar.

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Welcome Kumar Srinivasan on my page. Glad you enjoyed listening this song. Will soon listen from your uploads.
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Zubair Alam said

Wah wah wah, Naqvi sahab.

I don’t have words to match your soulful rendition. Salam salam salam.

The following musical works are very dear to me.

kal chaudhvin ki raat thi jagjit singh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTGK9Pgpnt8

KAL CHAUDViN KI RAAT THIGHULAM ALI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlGoeeW9ggc
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There are as many paths to God, as there are souls on earth.
Bulleh Shah – 1680~1757

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Bohut nawazish Zubair Sahab. Kal Chaudhvin ki Raat thi mera bhi favorite hai. Subse pehle S.B.John ki awaz main suna thaa….usske baad JS aur phir Ghulam Ali ki awazon main bhi laikin jo taassur S.B.John ne choda woh aaj bhi zehen main naqsh hai.
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Vidhya k said

Aaj main aapke sare gaane sunne baithi hoon. Aur mujhe ab adjectives suj nahi rahan. Bohut mazaa aaya , Sir, ye gana sunkar.

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Vidhya bus in oldies ko enjoy karein adjectives dhoondne ki na zaroorat hai na main unka haqdar hoon. Jo oldies mujhe passand hain bus unko doston se apni awaz main share karta hoon aur koshish karta hoon ke kuch revive bhi ho jayein.
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Rajesh Pandya said

Naqviji,
Lagan hame bhi lag gai is performance se. Mehndiji ke paas baith ke sunna to nasib nahin hua pat unki chhaya pai sach mein. Subhanallaaaah. Masa…aaallah maza aa gaya. Yun kaho zoom utha. Goes to FAV for the perfect feel. Thanks a lot bhaijaan.
Rajesh Pandya
Don’t forget to visit for new uploads of friend’s who are visiting your page for real inspiration.

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Rajesh Bhai shukriya. Bohut achha laga aap yehan aaye suna aur comments se nawaza.
Regards

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Thank you Azam. Sajjad Ali was brought in to revive some Mehdi Hassan and Noor Jahan oldies. I remember watching that program. I too like Baanwri Chakori, in fact both covers became popular. Khushi huee passand aaya….Ab awaz se ziada spirits per chal raha hoon.


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