Charm of Qawwalis
Film Qawaalis have always been a popular medium to significantly enhance the storyline. Used in many situations to allow the main characters to express the intensity of their love or sometimes the more traditional Sufi flavour, one can experience the rising crescendo not just in the song but also with one's own state of mind. Sung by a group of singers accompanied by instrument player, most popular being the Harmonium, our film music has seen a variety of qawwalis over years. I will start with my favourite five and look forward to hear of more in the comments section. These are my Top 5 picks in no particular order. 1. Na to Carvaan ki Talaash hai and Yeh ishq ishq hai A masterpiece by the immensely talented Sahir Ludhianvi, composed by an equally talented music composer Roshan, this qawwali will remain a milestone not just for this genre of music but overall Hindi film music for times immemorial. Composed for the 1960 Barsaat ki Raat, this qawwali can take the listener to th...