Adil Najam
In my August 12 ATP post I had written about this wonderful ad from Mobilink and the even more wonderful song from Mehdi Hasan that it was based on. I had mentioned how, for me, it is my all-time favorite Pakistani milli naghma and I simply cannot hear it with getting goosebumps, and more.
In a comment sabizak mentioned that there was also a video version of this. I did not know that and began looking for it on the web. I just found it. You can view it here. At the center of the page the song should be the only one under ‘video list.’
I have been listening to and watching this song repeatedly since I found it some half hour ago. This version does not seem to have the entire song. My favorite line (hum tou mehz unwaaN thay, asl daastaN tum ho…) is missing, for example. However, the other amazing line (yeh watan amaanat hai, aur tum ameen loogo..) is very much there.
I had always loved the old PTV version - with the screen split in half, Khan sahib with his harmonium on the left half of the screen and black and white still pictures flashing on the right. But this video is an amazingly powerful one, for different reasons.
I am not ashamed to say that the first few times I replayed it my eyes swelled up. Not just because of what the song means to me, but mostly because the video has evocatively included Mehdi Hasan into the video… sitting there on a wheel chair, tears glistening in his eyes, the lines on his face not even trying to hide the rush of unrestrained emotions, memories, hopes, fears, and more.
What a wonderful tribute, with what a wonderful song, to what a wonderful artist!
P.S. For those who may not know, and as one sees in this video, Khan sahib suffered a paralytic stroke in 2005 and his health continues to be a grave concern for his many admirers.
Very beautiful song. It really brought tears in my eyes to see Mehndi hassan sitting on his wheel chair. It was one of my favorite songs on PTV. And beautiful poetry i must say and mehndi hassan has done full justice to it.
Adil,
Here is somewhat “original” version — though you still dont see Khan sahib with his harmonium in the split screen. But I found this one to be much better than the mobilink version.
Enjoy!
http://musikciti6.tripod.com/t1/yehwatantumharahai n.html
It was sad to see Mehdi Hasan in this shape. I pray for his health. But also good to see this inspiring song.
This is a really moving song. I am awestruck. Thank you for putting it here. Do you have a link to it on YouTube or Google?
Dear Ustad Mehdi Hassan,
I happen to be student of Class VII and a patient of Blood CAncer and the attending doctors have proclaimed that my days are numbered.
I have been mesmerised by his true and heartfelt ghazals “Shola jal Bujha - Raag Kirwani, Ranjishe she sahi - Raag Yaman, Baat KArni Mujhe Mushkil - Raag Pahari,Ek BAs Tuhi - MiyaKi MAlhar” to name a few of your vast treasure house of immortal creations.They are very touchy to the heart.They rejuvinate and inspire me to live longer.I feel so relaxed. You know my treatment is very very painful and pathetic.
I am in desparate of his precious AUTOGRAPH. Can any one please please help to procure one of his precious AUTOGRAPH.
ARNAB GHOSH
67, CONNAUGHT AVENUE SOUTH
HAMILTON ONTARIO L8M 3C4
CANADA
Please help me anoyone his noble and heratfelt fans. I will ever remain grateful very grateful.
With warm Regards and Pronam
Arnab
yeh sab inssan kay haq main nahi hota kay jaldi theek ho jaye but hamain na sirf mehdi sahib kay liye balkay un sub kay liye pray keni cahiye jo tandrust nahi hain
[quote comment="2944"]hello
lets pray for the great singer of all times mr. mehdi hassan for quick recovery from illness.
aameen[/quote]
inshallah we will pray for him
someone said that our country’s people are so poor
i m agree with himor her i don’t know exactly
so sorry
`HELLO
THIS IS GREAT SINGER IN ALL OVER THE WORLD