Topi Ke Neeche Kya Hai?

Sing to the tunes of "choli ke peechhe kya hai".


kukuk ku kukukukukuk
topi ke neeche kya hai, topi ke neeche (3)
ho, topi mein baal hai meraa, topi mein baal hai mera (2)
ye baal mein na dikhaau aap ko, aap ko!
aah!
kukuk ku kukukukukuk

are, laakhon gaane hai mere, laakhon gaane
pankhe puraane tere, pankhe puraane
ho, pankha mila na aisaa, hmmm
meri tareef karta hmmm
de gaali mujhko aisaa, kya karoon kya karoon
haay!
kukuk ku kukukukukuk

reshammiya naam meraa, reshammiya naam
naam hai mahenga meraa, kaam hai mahenga
buttons main khol ke chaloon, chhaati dikha ke chaloon
kya kya dikha ke chaloon raamji, raamji
haay!
kukuk ku kukukukukuk

are, iss ko bachaa lo junta, iss ko bachaa lo
dil mein chhupaalo junta, dil mein chhupaalo
ho, public padi hai peechhe, {o ho!}
koi mazaak kare, hmmm
koi khilli udaaye, kya karoon kya karoon
haay!
kukuk ku kukukukukuk

hai! film banaado meri {o ho!} film banaado hmmm
gaane gavaa do mujhse, gaane gavaa do {ah ha ah ha!}
paagal bana na jaaye,
kutta bana na jaaye
tera gaana sahaa na jaaye, kya karoon kya karoon {hai chhoree}
kukukuk

are! singer ho kaisa bolo, singer ho kaisa
actor ho kaisa bolo, actor ho kaisa
ho singer ho mere jaisa {ah ha!}
actor ho mere jaisa {vaah vaah!}
aaye maza phir kaisaa, nautanki kaa, chillaane ka {vaah!!}
kukukuk

ho... Onik ka guru ban jaa, Onik ka guru {kich kich}
Raja kaa dushman ban ja Amanat ka dushman {kich kich}
meri salaami kar le
meri gulaami kar le
Onik tu hoga koi champion, champion {are jaan!}
kukukuk

baal hai kam mere baal hai kam
topi hai jyada meri, taal hai jyada
mere taal ke baal
jaldi se vaapas aaja {ah!}
hero main ban na chaahu bollywood ka, hollywood ka {ah!}
kukukuk

baal bagair actor kis kaam ka
naak se na gaaye woh singer kis kaam ki
public ki marzi kon jaane, meri marzi main jaanoon
meri har picture ekdam hit ho gayi, hot ho gayi {ho choree}

topi ke neeche kya hai, topi ke neeche (3)
ho, topi mein baal hai meraa, topi mein taal hai mera {ah ha!}
ho, topi mein baal hai meraa, topi mein taal hai mera {vah vah}
ye baal mein na dikhaau aap ko, aap ko! {kurr}
topi mein baal hai meraa, topi mein taal hai mera (2)
hu ...
topi mein baal hai meraa, topi mein taal hai mera
taal ... taal hai mera ... (2)

Himesh without Topi -

I might look like Suniel Shetty, but I act better than him.	I also look like Govinda sometimes, but I dance better than him.	That is my real hair, NOT a TOPI!!
Hoth mere laal laal main kya karoon? eh I just look like a cross-dresser but I ain't one.	I am more handsome than Salman Khan and have bigger muscles than his.

PS. I tried to caption the photographs but not as good at it as Aspi. ;) Mine are simpler and boring.

Missing Shekhar Ravjiani

Now that the show is over, I really miss him the most and every thing about him.... *sigh* :(

The way he closes his eyes when he listens to a slow beautiful song.
The way he shakes his head with head phones on.
The way he holds the mike between first two fingers and talks, when he holds it close to mouth.
The way he says "kya baat hai!" listening to a fantastic song!
The way he asks for approval for scores and looks towards Vishal.
The way he smiles.
The way he sings.
The way he blushes.
The way he looks at the camera.
The way he acts fainting in the Home Delivery video.
The way he got embarrassed seeing himself fainting in a film scene (Home Delivery).
The way he couldn't stop laughing when Sujoy Ghosh was talking about him.
The way he lifts his left hand while talking and points to the stage.
The way he combs his hair/bangs.
The way he grooms his beard.
The way he speaks in Gujarati - "ahiya paN ek Gujarati beTho chhe"!
The way he gets up and starts clapping.
The way he imitates Himesh.
The way he advises singers.
The way he jumps and dances on stage.
The way he stands with his hands in pocket.
The way he gives a standing ovation to singers after they do an awesome job singing!
The way he holds hand of a girl (hmm lucky Deepika). ;-)
The way he says thank you.
The way he says mind-blowing!!!
The way he... well, practically just all of him.

Still don't know what I'm talking about? :{ Check these videos.

The Best Singer of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007

He has been the best singer so far in the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007. He is the most versatile singer who can sing any kind of song. He is the only singer who has never given a faulty performance. I am happy to say he is one singer who has never disappointed me – every single song he has sung has left a positive image in my mind. I am talking of none other contestant than Amanat Ali from Dubai/Pakistan. Today, hearing rumors of his elimination this Friday sound very unbelievable to my ears. Here are all the songs Amanat has sung. Winner or not of this contest, this is one singer I know will last longest in the industry compared to all other singers. All the very best to you, Amanat! You deserve all the success and may God bless you with that and much more.

5/11/2007 Mere Naina Saawan


6/01/2007 Tera Jaadu Chal Gaya


6/02/2007 Jaane Kahan Gaye


6/02/2007 Ramaiya Wasta Waiya (in title song)


6/23/2007 Yeh Hausla, Dor


6/23/2007 Kadhi Aa Mil


7/06/2007 Fiza


7/06/2007 Jab tak bikna na tha? (in title song)


7/07/2007 Ya Rabba, Salaam-e-ishq


7/13/2007 Hume tumse pyaar, Kudrat


7/14/2007 Mora saiyan


7/20/2007 Dil Lutiya, Jazzy B & Apache Indian


7/21/2007 Chori chori chupke se, Lucky


7/27/2007 Rasm-e-ulfat, Dil ki baatein


7/28/2007 Kuch tere dil ne kaha, Tere Mere Sapne


8/03/2007 Jhokha hawa ka aaj bhi, Hum dil de chuke sanam


8/04/2007 Kabhi to nazar milaao


8/10/2007 Rangeen, Huqa pani


8/11/2007 Aye watan pyaare watan


????? Mitva, KANK

Songs of Poonam Yadav

The best female singer of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007!

Babuji zara dheere chalo


Meri saanson ko jo mehka rahi hai


Tose naina laage


Hungama ho gaya


Mere maula karam ho


Sanam mere humraaz


Prem jaal mein


Pyaar to hona hi tha

Songs of Aneek Dhar

This kid's becoming my favorite singer now after Raja Hasan. He's got beautiful voice and his looks remind me of Nipun. ;) haha! but in any case, he's got fantastic voice and I'm looking forward to listening to more of his talent.

Ya Ali (July 7, 2007)


Dil se re (July 6, 2007)


Tumse milke dil ka (July 1, 2007)


Suraj hua maddham (July 1, 2007)


Main pyaar karke phas gaya (June 30, 2007)

Profile of Raja Hasan

Gharana: Hit Squad

Mentor: Vishal Shekhar

They call me: Raja Hasan Sagar

Have walked this earth for: 26 Yrs

I hail from: Bikaner, Rajasthan

Alma Mater: Paradize School

Down the memory lane: Blessings from Sanwarlalji Ranga (popular Rajasthani folk singer) in a Jagran at the tender age of 7 years.

Hobbies: Cricket, music

Favorite personality: Amitabh Bachchan

Favorite Actor: Aamir Khan / Shahrukh Khan

Message to viewers: I try my level best & would need all your support to win Challenge - 2007

First Love: Family

A blog on Raja Hasan: http://raja-hasan.blogspot.com/

Vote Online for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007

Raja Hasan & Harpreet Deol have made it to the final from the Brahmastra round! Congrats to both singers!!!


List of contestants who are part of Agni Pariksha are (in alphabetical order):

Male Contestants:

Abhijit Kosambi
Amanat Ali
Aneek Dhar
Apurva
Harpreet Deol
Joy Chakraborty
Junaid Sheikh
Mussarat Abbas
Raja Hasan

Female Contestants:

Mauli Dave
Nirupama Dey
Poonam Yadav
Rimi Dhar
Sumedha Karmak

Image Copyright © 2007 Zee Television

It seems like a lot of people are not aware of the fact that you can vote online for the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 public voting. The link for voting online is:
http://www.zeetvusa.com/sare/vote.asp

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 on Zee TV USA

Songs of Raja Hasan

Saara zamana, Yaarana


Tere bina, Guru


Naino ki mat suniyo... naina thag lenge, Omkara


Toota toota ek parinda... allah ke bande, Waisa Bhi Hota Hai


Piya re, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sahab


Tere bina nahin lagda, Kacche Dhaage

Personality of Himesh

I've been closely observing his behavior ever since the show has started. After the episode where his father, Bipin Reshammiya, made a personal appearance, I think the guy is probably trying to return to his senses. I hate to admit it but I actually admired some of this thinking and values. He said when he was staring out his career and got jealous of success of his competitors, his father taught him to be happy for others' success, and told him that if he ever asked for success from God, that he ask for the same and good for others as well, and never bad. I thought that was very nice, to not have ill feelings towards others around us.

Another instance when he made a comment after Raja Hasan's growing success and popularity was to never underestimate any one. Lot of times we end up judging people around us without knowing much about them. This made me think to pause and think about how I might be judging others and whether it is too soon to do that.

It was nice to see the respect he showed for his parents. When his mother was invited on stage on her birthday June 29th, it was quite an emotional incident to watch. He dedicated his first movie as an actor to his mother by making sure it was released on her birthday. That was sweet.

May be I judged him little too early? I don't know but what I do know is the dude is definitely little crazy at times. :D

Himesh Rosh-Miya

Today I'm in Himesh-bashing mood.

Himesh Reshammiya's gone berserk! or may be he's born with it. ;-) I didn't watch Challenge 2005 so I am not familiar with his history with this kind of behavior but this year he's totally gone bonkers. The guy is always ticked off for one reason or the other, grinding his teeth every time someone thinks differently than him and trying to prove his point to other judges that nothing is more important than roti. Moreover, he has talked about this Vinit guy so much I will have to google him up to find out more but if he says he gave a big break to Vinit, where is this Vinit today? How come we never hear about him? No offense to the kid but this guy ruins the reputation of these potential Singers with his attitude. I thought it was bad to find out he was Gujarati, but wait there's more... what could be worse than this? This sirfira is from Bhavnagar!! *yikes* Why in the world does he always wear a hat? Looks like grumpy's gone baldie too. hehe... Oh and what's up with his pronunciations? It's called genre, not gyonre. Hahahahaha! now that one took the cake. The worst is yet to come... this guy plans to open music schools throughout India. God save Indian music and Indian musicians!

Check out Himesh without a hat! :P

Mauli’s big day

MEAL TO REMEMBER: Mauli Dave

Over the weekend, Bappi Lahiri invited his favourite Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 contestant Mauli Dave (from Gujarat) to his house.

Bappida had Neetu Kapoor, Rakesh Roshan, Jitendra, Randhir Kapoor over for dinner.

Neetu mentioned that she had started watching the Zee show after she heard the song Maiyya Maiyya being rendered by Mauli.

Bappida, being the man with the big heart was suddenly very excited since Mauli belongs to his gharana.

So he called her and asked her if she could join them for dinner. An overwhelmed Mauli went over to Bappida’s house and had dinner with the people she had only so far ‘heard’ about.

Source: http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2007/may/157404.htm

Facts & Info about Mauli Dave

I've been getting many requests for info about Mauli so here goes (information comes from various sources):

She is 19 years old.

She is daughter of Hemant and Dipti Dave, sister of Omkar Dave, and granddaughter of Mahendra & Sumati Dave and Shankar Dave.

She is studying in 2nd year of college at University of Houston with 'Graphic Communications' as major.

She has done 'Rangapravesham' in Kuchipudi classical dancing in the year 1999 at Ahmedabad. Mauli learned Bharatnatyam from her mother Dipti Dave.

She was finalist in 'Boogie Woogie, Chalo America'. dance competition organized by Sony TV in the year 2003.

She choreographs Indian Classical dances and teaches with her mom Dipti Dave.

She is very tall; her height is 5'11", Beautiful, with passion for Singing, Dancing, Acting.

She sings live during 'Arangetram' of Dipti's students.

In August, 2006, during participation in NRI Antakshari organized by Annu Kapoor, Mauli's singing talent was much appreciated by all the visiting members from Mumbai. Annu Kapoor expressed that she has lots of potential and deserves better platform.

She wants to become playback singer and desires to have her music video album.

In January 2007, Mauli won Miss Teen India Texas at India's 58th Republic Day on Janurary 28th 2007 at Stafford Centre, Houston, TX.

Mauli, with her brother Omkar had her first Bhajan album (CD) titled "Prabhu Tare Pagathiye" released in September 2006. The bhajans are in Gujarati and have been comoposed by Omkar. The music arrangement is also by Omkar. Mauli, Omkar and Hemant have provided vocal. The recording was done in June, 2006 at studio Mrudang, Ahmedabad.

Currently, Mauli is in Mumbai busy with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa program recordings.

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Mauli turned 20 on June 3rd, 2007. Happy Birthday Mauli! Wishing you all the success and happiness. May God bless you.

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Mauli Dave of Texas, USA has been selected for "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - 2007

This article is published on Nagar.org.


Mauli Dave of Webster, Texas, USA has been selected for "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - 2007" Z-TV competition. This is a very popular talent search program by Z-TV network. On behalf of our USA and Global Nagar community NAGAR congratulate for her selection and convey the best wishes for her shining and victorious performance through out the competition.

Mauli Dave is daughter of Dipti and Hemant Dave, and sister of Omkar Dave. We had published news of the release of Mauli and Omkar's first bhajan album a few months back. Click at the link below for more detail on this:
http://www.nagar.org/community_news/2006/09/omkar_and_mauli_dave_release_t.htmlwith a more detailed report at:
http://www.nagar.org/community_news/omkar_mauli_dave.html


Mauli is already in India for the competition. The show will start telecast the episodes from 4th May, Friday in USA. This show will be twice a week on Friday and Saturday at 6.30 to 7.30 pm central time.

Please watch the show and support Mauli.

Update: Mauli Dave of USA secured her place in Bhapi-da's team by defeating one of her USA challenger
Mauli Dave's outstanding performance last night in the first round of 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - Challenge 2007" music competition touched the heart of all the music gurus judging her performance and the rock the audience. She secured her place in music director Bhapi-da's team by defeating one of her rival from USA.
All the music gurus which are the judges for the competition of the show rushed to greet her on the stage after her performance and openly appreciated her outstanding performance, and blessed her for her very bright future in the industry.

Please click the link below to see her live video, if you have not watched her live performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Cr7xsOF88

Mauli...Keep it up...May our lord Hatkesh bless you!

NAGAR request to watch all episode of the show every weekends and support Mauli Dave.

Please send your support to Mauli through this website.

Source: http://www.nagar.org/community_news/2007/05/mauli_dave_of_texas_usa_has_be.html

"Maiya Maiya" by Mauli Dave on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007

So it was day before yesterday on 5/4/2007 that Mauli Dave who happens to be my second cousin made a BIG bang in front of some of the top composers of our Hindi film music in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007. She was absolutely fantastic and sang the "maiya maiya" song from film Guru very beautifully. I think her singing even topped the original song, which is actually sung by three singers - Maryem Toller, Chinmayee, and Keerthi. It was great watching the expressions on the faces of the judges while she sang and their comments were very pleasing. As Swati says, what a way the judges gave her a standing ovation!

Mauli! You've made everyone really proud. Congrats to you! All the hard work you and Hemumama & Diptimami have put shows in your performance. Way to go!!

Watch Mauli Dave at YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Cr7xsOF88




Lyrics:

aaa aaa aaa aaa aaa
jo neel samandar hai (2)
main ret ka saahil hoon (2)
aaghosh mein le le, main der se pyaasi hoon

(ek taara raat ek todi chand ki
chaahe to chum le tu todi chand ki) (2)
ek chaand ki kashthi mein har paar utarna hai
tu halke halke khenaa dariyaa na chalke

maiya maiya gulabi taaren chun le taare chun
maiya maiya yeh jism ke dardon mein parden mein naare sunle
maiya maiya are hey hey hey hey
mai mai maiya are hey hey hey hey

jab neel samunder jaage aaghosh mele karta hai
lehraataa hai aur masti mein mehtaab ka chehra choomta hai

au au au...
(maiya maiya gulabi taaren chun le taare chun
maiya maiya yeh jism ke dardon mein parden mein naare sunle) (2)

vaalidaaaaa... ishta
vaalida vaalida maaraa (4)
jharmar barse jharmar barse jharmar barse mehulo (4)
vaalidaaaaa... haan