i just took a pen and a paper and decided to randomly vent out my feelings. This not a piece of poetry or anything else, it is just me being me.

Music from the movie Laila Majnu

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I was listening to this nazm by Hassan Abbasi last night and since then I have no been able to get it out of my head. Hope you guys like it.

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Partition has had a very strong impact on me. I have said this on multiple occasion rather. Today, while going through the pages of my diary, I found this nazm written by Gulzar Sahab which painfully describes the situation that I have been through so many times.

Presenting a voice over that will forever be close to my heart.

Music: A.R Rahman (intended for fair use only)

I know it has been a while since I last uploaded a Mehfil Mix but it's better late than never right? So here we are with the rendition of Teri Tasveer, the original song of the band Bayaan amalgamated with the poetry of Sevak Nayyari, Parvin Shakir and Khalid Ghani (in order of recital) Hope you guys like it. Will soon upload more mehfil mixes here!! . The song is intended for Fair use only. The narration is done by yours truly Jai Singh

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"In the echoes of the Sutlej's whispers, where the peacock dances freely, our love transcends borders, stitched in the fabric of time. Meet me at the confluence where history meets destiny, under the shade of the banyan tree, where our hearts first whispered secrets across the ages." - Jai Singh

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Sometimes, the stories are not written by us. We only realise that they have been living within us for son long....

Written and Narrated by: Jai Singh (https://www.instagram.com/oldschoolbastard)Music: Aadat by @nescafebasement (intended for fair use only)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldschoolbastardin the heart of Sydney’s twinkling cityscape, Jai and Afsana embarked on an evening that neither would forget. As the setting sun painted the horizon with hues of pink and purple, the two stepped out, elegantly attired. Afsana wore a graceful black dress that flowed like the dark, tranquil waters of the Harbour. Jai, in contrast, wore a sharp black tuxedo, echoing the silhouette of Sydney’s architectural marvels.The evening began with a candlelit dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Sydney Opera House. The mellow light from the candles reflected in Afsana’s eyes, revealing a depth that pulled Jai in, much like the vast Australian night sky pulls one into its myriad constellations. Their conversation flowed effortlessly, much like the waters beneath the Harbour Bridge, punctuated with laughter and shared dreams. As dinner concluded, they took a leisurely walk along the Circular Quay. The cool breeze from the ocean intertwined with the melodies of street musicians, setting a romantic ambiance. With every step, the dazzling lights of the city seemed to fade into the background, replaced by a world only they could perceive.With the Sydney Tower Eye witnessing their journey from afar, they spoke of dreams, fears, and everything in between. As they walked and talked, it felt as if the universe had slowed its pace just for them, allowing them a moment in eternity.Under the canopy of the starlit sky, by the shores of the Pacific, they paused. Afsana looked deep into Jai’s eyes and whispered, “Tonight, amidst this vast universe of flesh and concrete, it feels like we’re just two souls, bound by something deeper than love.”And as they stood there, embraced by the cosmic ballet of the stars above and the rhythmic waves below, they realized that their souls had indeed transcended the physical realm. The universe of flesh had faded, leaving behind two souls, dancing to the timeless rhythm of love.Music : Micheal Kiwanuka (intended for fair use only)Written and Narrated by: @oldschoolbastard

presenting another mehfil mix of Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe ho sung by @paponmusic (originally sung by Jagjit Singh Sahab). This nazm by Ahmed Faraz sahab used to be my train read at one point of time and since then has had a very visual impact on my thinking. I always visualise two characters who are constantly trying to prove to each other that they are happy forgetting that happiness doesn’t need proving

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I have been thinking for a very long time to recreate one of a Ali Sethi’s songs into a Mehfil mix. Presenting one of his iconic songs “Haal Aisa Nahin” with a few original couplets by Adeem Hashmi “sar-e-sehra musafir ko sitaara yaad rehta hai, main chalta hoon mujhe chehera tumhara yaad rehta hai”. There will be more that will follow. I would like to begun this new series with the song of my favourite singer. Heard this song some 7 years back and have been following @alisethiofficial work since then. Could not find the original video of the song but I know how it looked like and was beautiful

It has been years since this ride actually happened but I realised that I have never really told this story to anyone yet. So here is a detailed version of the story split into parts. In this first part I tell you all real events from a third person perspective and I hope you guys like it. After all it was minus 27 degrees and I almost died.

Music Courtesy: Ralf Illenberger (intended for fair use only)

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Pakhi has been synonymous to travel and since I am in Kalpa by myself after a very long time. It had me thinking about the first time I met her. This video is nothing but me narrating a story of a real life incident.

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I wrote this today, thinking about someone who had once betrayed me. I dont think like this on my usual days but then there are some dark hours

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Recalling one of my oldest anecdotes from what now seems like a previous life/dream. I bring a random rant for all of you titled "feeling dump 106".Aaj bhi apne kamre me maine har us cheez ki entry band kar rakhi hai, jo mujhe dikhai deti hai....kaash aisa hota ke tanhai bhi dikhai deti.... - Jai Singhfollow me on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/oldschoolbastard

Music: Winter Aid The Wisp Sings (intended for fair use only)

This is one of those anecdotes where I sometimes go back and live in the past. The curse of every writer.

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Its one of those days when I am back to square one. I wrote about her countless number of times but today after months, I sat on my table and all I could think of was her.

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A small stroy and narrative inspired by partition. Sometimes I feel that it is my past life and that is all I am going to say about it.

Farz karne ko to bahut kuch hai jo farz kiya ja sakta hai

Narrated by : Jai Singh

Music: SD Barman (intended for fair use only)

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Sometimes when you lose your loved one, you realise that there is so much of them around you that it gets difficult to forget them. This one is all about that feeling.

Music: Bharat Chauhan (intended for fair use only)

Written and Narrated by: Jai Singh

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_ what is love if it can be destroyed by the attempts of the world? A love that never gives up is the love that sustains it all.

Music: MM Keeravani (intended for fair use only)

Written and Narrated by: Jai Singh

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This is about a thought that keeps calling me every now and then. This is about those little moments of joy that we keep overlooking in order to achieve something important in life (pseudo importance). Special thanks to Ranna Sillard (Intended for fair use only)

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One of my most favourite poems narrated with a beautiful background music of Amit Trivedi Sir from the movie Manmarziyan (Intended for fair use only)

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Written for one of the collaborations where I was drawing a parallel between weaving wool and love.

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Was reading Bashir Badr sahab and intantly thought of recording this. Hope you like it

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Song: Maula from Wazir (intended for fair use only)

I wrote this when I was thinking of Kashmir, sitting 1000 miles away from home and I could not help but uncover the flipside.

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There is no better way to praise a woman than this and I will end it there!

I wrote this when I was going through a very dark phase in life and this serves as an absolute depiction of the emotions from the time.

Music: Joker Movie

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One of the most iconic writings of Bulley Shah. Pyar eho jeha kita te ki kita?

Music Credits: Late Madan Mohan Kohli Ji

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Sometimes we can't really fathom the effort we have to put in to convince someone. The question remains why do we have to convince someone in the first place? Honestly even I don't have a specific answer to that but sometimes we just have to

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My first attempt at writing Erotica. However, this is not the original draft of the same. The original draft will forever remain in my diary for a selective audience. I don't have the courage to put it out there,

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One of the poetries of Amrita Ji that is very close to my heart and had to narrate this for you all.

Music: B SIvaramkrishna Rao

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It sounds very fancy especially when one starts to garner compliments for their writing. That is exactly when one should be careful with what they are writing; as it can be very easy to lose track. Writing demands a lot and its all about perception and depth. Rhyming comes later! Let me explain...

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I just popped on live to talk about something. This is as real as it gets

I am writing about Pakhi after 4 years today and what a nostalgia it has been. I have never seen Pakhi as a form of literary perfection instead I have always thought of it as Emotions of a Turbulent Mind. This autobiographical anecdote is nothing but a pure unfiltered free flowing river of nothing but raw emotions. Hope you guys like it.

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The evergreen words of Amir. Ameer Sahab and I felt like going with just the reverb of my voice...

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Listening to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahab and this thought came in my mind. Present a pursuit of lahore!

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Maine Seene se dil nikaalne ki sochi to jaan nikal gayi

Jism se rooh nikal gayi

waqt se fursat nikal gayi

haath se zindagi nikal gayi

Music: Aaj jaane ki zidd na karo (intended for fair use only)

just writing a letter with my address on it. Just in case someone comes looking for me after I am gone. I have written everything here and I hope, one day someone does. Hopeful to the point of hopelessness and as beautiful it is, is also the most dangerous.

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only a novice will not know the actual meaning of this beautiful nazm by Faiz Ahmed Faiz Sahab!

Music: Nescafe Basement: Aadat

Narration by Jai Singh

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It is very important to forgive certain people in life in order to move on. I have been going through some changes in my life where I have to take some steps. This is me taking a few steps towards forgiving certain people. Ronaldinho and Pamela Anderson by no means should be related to my personal life. If you are struggling to move forward, listen to this.

Music: Pulses - Joan Sterling

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Song: Chhan Kitthan by Ali Sethi

Poetry that talks about the beauty of long-distance which most of our generation fails to abide. We as a generation have a lot of trust issues but what if? we could manage writing letters at least. The problem here is that social media has made everything very accessible that somehow is not working in the favor of love

Written by: Anonymous

Narrated by: Nitin Jai Singh Siwach

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Diary is written by Gulzar Sahab and describes the basic human struggles in the rawest form possible. It talks of guilt, struggle, and hope. Isn't that how most of us are? Struggling to give voice to our emotions. Here is an attempt to do justice to one of my favourite nazm by the living legend. The sheer beauty of Gulzar sahab is how he relates the most basic observation of our day-to-day living with the most complicated emotions.

Music: B. Sivaramakrishna Rao

Narration by: Nitin Jai Singh Siwach

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Wrote this one night when I felt something that, if put into words will take me a lifetime to make sense. Sometimes, I can't fathom how my mind functions. I am not sure if the mind is the right word that should be used here. I have been going through some subconscious changes where I can predict the future. I felt really unsafe that night; I knew something was coming. Boy, I was right, it was a night of happening. It wreaks havoc tonight. That night I woke up looking for a home and as fate would have it, I felt something that I had not felt before. For once, I knew where my home was and I was freaked and my home was too.

A poetry by Amir Ameer that fits in so beautifully on Bol Na Halke Halke by Shankar Ehsaan Loy

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I have been thinking of doing this for a very long time and I have dumped the idea more times than one. I only thought that since I am starting a new podcast. It is very important to maintain utter transparency with my listeners. I have tried to tell you about the important chapters of my life. I have left out on a few things. I have reserved them for a later time.

I hope you guys like it and use this as a form of inspiration for the times when you really need one. This is specially dedicated to all those who have difficulties dealing with their mental health. Trust me when I say "It is okay to not be okay"; but you have to be okay with that.

Love,

Jai Singh

Music: The Way There | Hreidar

i think it is one of those days when I have been feeling a little out of place from quite some time and just wanted to vent out. This is not about a particular incident, instead it is very generic.

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Something that I had written long ago. Although it is incomplete. I plan on completing this pretty soon and bringing it out in front of all of you.

It has been an absolute joy creating this poetry for the world and more importantly for myself. I wanted to share the idea behind the making of Cigarette. This has been one of the most complicated yet most soulful works that I have created so far.

Music : Andrew York

Although having spent countless nights wondering as to how different things could have been, had I made some different choices in life. This is a vivid description of how multitasking looks like in my world.

I am far from home and our oldies are on the streets fighting for their rights. We have to raise our voices. Every human has the right to rightfully fight for their fundamental rights.