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The journey continues, for the promotion of 3 Idiots. Call it real or fake, in activist or soul searching avtaar but one thing is for sure, its interesting. Much better than those million interviews where the stars say the same things trillion times.
And the clue for the next destination…
Good news for the fans of R D Burman. After doing the festival rounds, the documentary on Pancham’s life titled Pancham Unmixed – Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai finally gets a direct to dvd release. The 2 hour long film is directed by Brahmanand S Singh and features Pancham’s friends, colleagues and admirers from the industry talking about the genius and telling tales behind all those magical numbers. Check out the trailer…
The film is packed as a double dvd set along with a coffee table book and is priced at Rs 999. The second dvd has original videos of 30 songs composed by Pancham. Here is the complete track list….
Dum Maaro Dum – Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Gulabi Aankhein Jo Teri Dekhin – The Train
Bhali Bhali Si Ek Soorat – Buddha Mil Gaya
Jaan-E-Jaan Dhoondhta Phir Raha – Jawani Diwani
Musafir Hoon Yaaron – Parichay
Kaali Palak Teri Gori – Do Chor
Aao Aao Jaan-E-Jahan Dil Se – Gomti Ke Kinare
Panna Ki Tamanna Hai – Heera Panna
Neend Chura Ke Raaton Mein – Shareef Badmash
Dil Mein Jo Baatein Hain – Joshila
Jai Jai Shiv Shanker – Aap Ki Kasam
Bheegee Bheegee Raton Mein – Ajanabee
Tere Bina Zindagi Se – Aandhi
O Manjhi Re Apna Kinara – Khushboo
Ek Din Bik Jaayega Mati – Dharam Karam
Keh Doon Tumhein Ya Chup – Deewaar
Kasme Vaade Nibhayenge Hum – Kasme Vaade
Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hai – Gol Maal
Rimzhim Gire Saawan – Manzil
Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani – The Great Gambler
Jahan Pe Savera Ho – Baseraa
Nahin Lagta Hai Dil Tere Bina – Jail Yatra
Aa Dekhein Zara – Rocky
Pyar Humein Kis Mod Pe Le Aaya – Satte Pe Satta
Tu Tu Hai Wohi Dil Ne Jise – Yeh Vaada Raha
Ae Ri Pawan Dhundhe Kise – Bemisal
Pyar Mein Dil Pe Maar De Goli – Mahaan
Bachke Rehna Re Baba – Pukar
Roz Roz Aankhon Tale – Jeeva
Tu Rootha To Main Ro Doongi Sanam – Jawaani
The coffe table book is titled Pancham – Strings of Eternity and has some rare pics and all those anecdotes about Pancham which could not be incorporated in the film.
Go, grab your copy soon!
After Varanasi, Aamir Khan landed up in Chanderi. This time in activist avtaar, to speak for the weavers and their problems. Whats more, Kareena Kapoor also joins him. Aamir Activist Khan tries out weaving and adds a thread to the saree, to be auctioned later on. This is part of the Alternate Reality Game to promote 3 Idiots.
For Varanasi post and videos, click here. And here is the clue for the next destination…
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