Irfan, Emran Hasmi, Mahesh Bhatt: The Magic of Music

Emran Hashmi's films are known for their music, particularly so when it is a Mahesh Bhatt production. And so it was exciting to know that Irfan was singing for "Murder 2."

The film has released, as has the music. Irfan's song, "Phir Mohabbat" has won the hearts of audience - and how! Gyms, restaurants, hotel lobbies, cars at signals, iPods of youngsters who listen to music nice and loud - from everywhere, the voice of Irfan flows straight into our heart.

Here is what Indiafm.com says about "Phir Mohabbat" in their music review of Murder - 2:

"Mithoon spins a melodious tune for 'Phir Mohabbat'. A love song which is quite heart felt and has a soulful appeal to it, 'Phir Mohabbat' is an almost unplugged number where Mohd. Irfan holds fort. What also impresses in a big way are lyrics by Sayeed Quadri that pretty much convey the turmoil that the protagonist is going through while contemplating whether to allow himself to fall in love or not. This is the highlight number of the album"

So go ahead, buy the music CD of the film, go watch the movie. Let the voice of Irfan become part of your fond memories.

Wishing Irfan more success in the film industry, something that an amazingly talented singer like him totally deserves.

Quote and photo courtesy indiafm.com

...and he sings in Lamhaa too!

The stars are casting their gentle glow on Irfan's career. After singing the haunting "Behne De" in Raavan, he now features in the credits of "Lamhaa", the much-awaited Sanjay Dutt and Kunal Kapoor movie that's slated to release this year.

Irfan sings two songs in this film: "Salaam Zindagi" that is a sort of anthem and the theme song of the film. It's a soulful number that begins with the laughter of children and speaks of the need for peace and the protection of innocent lives in Kashmir.

He then goes on to sing a power-packed "Rehmat Zara" along with music director Mithoon himself. It's a Sufi style energetic lyric and is one of the best songs of the album.
Here's hoping our Irfan gets a Filmfare nomination on this song. Inshallah.

Watch this space for more good news from the musical treasure-chest of Irfan!

Picture courtesy: bollywoodhungama.com

Irfan's Bollywood Debut

Here's the moment all Irfan fans have been waiting for: His first Bollywood song! That too with his favorite A. R. Rehman.
Irfan has sung "Behne De" from the album "Raavan." In Irfan's own words, this is Rehaman at his melodious best. Please buy the original album and support our favorite singer.
Irfan has begun his career with a big banner and the industry's best musician and lyricist (Gulzar). What's more, he sings for Bachchan Jr. Where the beginning is so astounding, the magnificence of the journey can only be imagined.
Here's wishing our Irfan the recognition and accomplishment he's truly worth of.
Picture Courtesy: BollywoodHungama.com

Irfan's best performances: Videos!

Undoubtedly, every Irfan performance is memorable. His voice sets the theme of our thoughts for long after the performance ends.
But then again, there are those songs that Irfan has so powerfully rendered, they melt our skin, they dictate the percussion of our heart...
To revisit the immortal renderings of Irfan, please use the links below. If there are other songs you would like me to add to this list, please let me know.
A big thanks to Sana and "J" for loading the videos on Daily Motion and You Tube. Original recording courtesy Star Plus.

1. Alvida - The grand finale performance.

2. Dil Se

3. Piya Haji Ali

4. Tadap Tadap

5. Luka Chupi

6. Dil Chahta Hain

7. Laga Chunri Mein Daag

8. Rind Posh Maal

9. Kaava Kaava

10. Tera Jadu Chal gaya

11. Saathiya

12. Aur Is Dil Mein

13. Bheegi Bheegi Si

14. Bin Tere Kya Jeena

15. Suno Na

Irfan: New Pictures!

After a long hiatus, we are back. And so is Irfan. After a string of shows that took him to the shores of Africa and Kuwait, he got to perform again in his homeland. India. His very own Hyderabad.
I pictured his voice filling all those far-off lands. And I think the air there still carries his voice, a note here, a note there, lingering in the air, someone in pain, suddenly comforted, for unknown to them they have been touched by Irfan's voice.
His show at the Niazm club of Hyderabad, was without doubt, successful. Here are a few concert pictures that can be downloaded from Picassa.


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Irfan. The Voice.

a girl arranging the leaves of a potted money plant ,
sweltering to the summer heat, thinking of love,
a twenty-something jamming on his guitar,
eager to pluck a fresh note,
a blind poet – old now, running his finger over a blank sheet,
picturing the words he’d write there if he had the eyes to,
and then a voice fills their stilness,
deep, fluid, wrapped in sunlight, soft and fragrant as roses from valleys,
the voice slips past the money plant and gives love a halo in the girl’s mind,
run’s down the fingers of the musician and inspires them to a start,
colors the longing of the poet: making it a relic,
and so each of them: girl, musician, poet,
surrender to the voice:
your voice, Irfan,
rising from their computer, TV, and radio,
landing in their heart, sacred as a chadar
so that they each look within
at a heart cloaked in your voice
and experience in their different emotions and different cities,
a flicker of the same purity
stirred by Irfan. The voice.

Irfan Sang the Best Piya Haji Ali

The verdict is out. After hearing three people sing the same song (Irfan, Raja Hassan, Rahul) the audience has made their decision. Irfan rendered the best version. Here are some links from the public, the consumers of mass media.

http://www.orkut.com/CommMsgs.aspx?cmm=34406688&tid=5204241469194270770&start=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laMhSuo0eNc&feature=related
http://starvoiceofindiashow.com/irfan-sings-piya-haji-ali/

Do a Google search with 'Irfan Piya Haji Ali' to see a plethora of results!

To celebrate Irfan, let us all here his soulful version of Piya Haji Ali. The video link is available in the 'Best of Irfan' post.