My Story

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Those who know me say that I can spend hours and hours just talking, walking, breathing music- especially old Hindi songs. I decided to use that as an opportunity to write about something I love with this fervor. I initially plan to focus on old Hindi film songs that have shaped my life in ways more than one. They have been my constant companion since childhood, through good days and bad days and I could not have made it till now without these gems. Hope you, the dear reader of my blog will also enjoy reading about these beautiful works of creativity.

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