Yaad Piya Ki Aaye by Mohammad Amaan

We have had a post on the song Yaad Piya Ki Aaye by the maestros like Wadali Brothers and Shobha Gurtu. Here i share with you the song in a fresh young voice of Mohammad Amaan, a 20 year contestant in the singing reality show Saregamapa that airs on Zee tv. In earlier post i've shared his another song Apni Garaj Pakar Leene also. Though he is young by age but his voice is as mature as the masters. He has sung the thumri beautifully, let it be the technical aspect or the feel. 

Ishq Anokhri by Shqfqat Ali Khan

It is a different experience to listen to the song Ishq Anokhri. Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan  has given his voice to the song which is in the form of Multani kaafi. It's a sufi poetry of eternal love and union with the Divine. The poet of the song is Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Fareed. Being a sufi song, many singers have given their voice to the song. This song by Shafqat Ali Khan was sung in a performance for the BBC urdu. Shafqat Ali Khan has a different approach to the sufi songs and that makes this song a wonderful composition. Though the lyrics are  incomprehensible due to being in Punjabi (perhaps, i am not sure), yet the singing and style is a great experience. 

Sainya More Tehare Bin Nindiya Na Aaye by Shafqat Ali Khan

"Sainya More Tehare Bin Nindiya Na Aaye"  is Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan's tribute to his late father and Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. Born in 1967, Shafqat is already an acclaimed singer of Khayal, Dhurpad, Thumri, Dadra and Sufiyana kalam. Shafqat was a child prodigy and gave his first public performance at the age of 7 at the Lahore Music Festival. He has, since then gone to perform widely in Pakistan and internationally. This song is a love song that has been sung in classical style.  A beautiful song and marks the marvelous singing of Shafqat  Ali Khan. He has a unique kind of voice and a style that is very enchanting and has a charisma to spellbound you.

Nadiya Kinaare Mora Gaon by Shafqat Ali Khan

Nadiya Kinaare Mora Gaon is a traditional song that has been sung by a lot of singers over the time. The song sung by Shafqat Ali Khan is one of the best performances of the song. This song was sung by his father also. The song, sung in a semi-classical style, is a yearning of a lover to his/her beloved. Shafqat Ali Khan has sung it very fine and showed his range of singing.

Lyrics:

Sanwariya more aaja re
Tum bin bhayee main udaas re
Aaja re O!
Nadiya kinare mora gaon
Nadiya kinare mora gaon
Aaja re more sanwariya aaja
Aaja re more sanwariya aaja
Nadiya kinare mora gaon

Sajan preet laga ke
Ab door desh mat ja
Aa bas hamre nagar mein
Are hum maange tu khaa
Nadiya kinare mora gaon..

Oonchi atariya chandan kiwadiya
Radha sakhi re mero naam

Nadiya kinare mora gaon..


Na main maangu sona chaandi
Are mangun tose preet
Balma maika chhod gaye
Yahi jagat ki reet
Nadiya kinare mora gaon..

Saans lena bhi ek aadat hai by Bhupinder

Gulzar is known as the wizard of words; you read his poetry or listen the lyrics penned by him and you recognize that it can only be him. Saans lena bhi kaisi aadat hai is a nazm that has been written by Gulzar and sung by Bhupinder. I've added the song to the blog for my sheer admiration towards Gulzar. 

To listen the song click here

Lyrics:

Saans lena bhi kaisi aadat hai,

Jiye jana bhi kya rivayat hai.

Koi aahat nahi badan mein kahin,

Koi saya nahi hai ankhon mein,

Pal guzarte hain thahre-thahre se

Jiye jaate hain jiye jaate hain

Paon be-hiss hain chalte jaate Hain,

Ek safar hai jo bahta rahta hai,

Kitnay barson se, Kitni sadiyon se,

Jiye jaate hain, jiye jaate hain

Woh to na mil sake hume by Mehdi Hassan

"Woh to na mil sake hume" is a melodious ghazal by the great ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan. The lyrics of the song were penned by Nasir Kazmi. Though the lyrics are somewhat average but the skillful singing of the ghazal maestro makes the ghazal a melodious composition that compels you to listen again and again. The simple yet very effective use of Harmonium and Tabla is noteworthy. 

Lyrics:

Woh to na mil sake hume rusvaiyan mili

Lekin hamare ishq ko ranaiyan mili

Aankhon mein unki doob ke dekha hai baarahaan

Jinki thi aarzoo na woh gahraaiyaan mili

Aaina rakh ke saamne aawaz di use

Uske bagair jab mujhe tanhaaiyaan mili

Aaye the woh nazar mujhe phoolon ke aas paas

Dekha kareeb jake to parchhaiyan mili

Poochha jo dil ki maine tabahi ka maajra

Has kar jabab mein mujhe angdaiyan mili

Nasir dil-e-tabah na unko dikha saka

Milne ko baarahaan use tanhaiyan mili

Apni Garaj Pakar Leene Baiyaan Mori by Mohammad Amaan

Apni Garaj Pakar Leene Baaiya Mori is a traditional song that has been sung in a classical style by many singers. Earlier I've posted the same song sung by Jagjit Singh in classical style. But here we're going to listen the song in the voice of Mohammad Amaan, a just 20 year old contestant in Saregama 2012 from Rajasthan. Though Amaan is only 20 years old his maturity in singing matches to the well trend and experienced classical singers. Besides, generally you may not like the hardcore classical singing if you're not well versed or used to such style, but here i bet you would like it very much.

Hamari Sanson Mein Aaj Tak Woh by Mehdi Hasan

A urdu film song by Mehdi Hasan, Hamari Sanson Mein Aaj Tak Woh is a classic song. Mehdi Hassan lent his voice to the song for the movie Mere Hazoor released in 1977. Tasleem Fazli penned the lyrics of the song. Listen the beautiful song here:

Another version of the song was sung by Noor Jehan which is also beauatifully sung. You may also like to listen this version:

Lyrics:

Hamari sanson mein aaj tak woh hina ki khushboo mehak rahi hai, (x 2)

labon pey naghmey machal rahey hain (x 2) nazar se masti chalak rahi hai;

Hamari sanson mein aaj tak woh hina ki khushboo mehak rahi hai,

Kabhi jo thay pyar ki zamanat, woh haath hain ghair ki amanat, (x 2)

Jo kasmain khatay thay chahatoon ki unhi ki niyat behak rahi hai (x 2)

Hamari sanson mein aaj tak woh hina ki khushboo mehak rahi hai,

Kissi say koi gila nahin hai, naseeb hi main wafa nahin hai, (x 2)

Jahan pay tha hina ko khilna, hina wahin pay mehek rahee hai (x 2)

Hamari sanson mein aaj tak woh hina ki khushboo mehak rahi hai,

Woh jin ki khatir ghazal kahee thi, woh jin ki khatir likhay thay naghmay, (x 2)

Unhi kay aagay sawal ban kay ghazal ki jhajar chanak rahi hai (x 2)

Hamari sanson mein aaj tak woh hina ki khushboo mehak rahi hai

Ye Kaun Aata Hai Tanhaiyon Mein Jaam Liye by Abida Parveen

Abida Parveen has lent her beautiful voice to the song Ye Kaun Aata Hai Tanhaiyon Mein Jaam Liye.  The song appeared in the album Paigham-e-mohabbat by the noted versatile personality of art and culture Muzaffar Ali. The lyrics has come out of the pen of Makhdoom Mohiuddin. The song is in the form of ghazal and Abida Parveen sings it with such an ease that despite the complex urdu lyrics it gets you intoxicated. 

Lyrics:

Ye Kaun Aata Hai Tanhaiyon Mein Jaam Liye

Dilon Mein Chaandni Raaton Ka Ehtemaam Liye

Chatak Rahi Hai Kisi Yaad Ki Kali Dil Mein

Nazar Mein Raqs-E-Bahaaran Ki Subha Shaam Liye

Mahek Mahek Ke Jagati Rahi Naseem-E-Saher

Labon Pe Yaar-E-Masiha Nafas Ka Naam Liye

Kisi Khayal Ki Khushboo Kisi Badan Ki Mahek

Dar-E-Qafas Pe Khadi Hai Saba Payaam Liye

Bajaa Raha Thha Kahin Door Koi Shehnai

Utha Hoon Aankhon Mein Ik Khwaab-E-Na Tamaam Liye

Apni Garaj Pakar Leene Baiyaan Mori by Jagjit Singh

Apni Garaj Pakar Leene Baiyaan Mori is one of the few classical songs by Jagjit Singh. The song appeared in the album Different Stroke. The whole album has classical based songs. Though the song Apni Garaj is a tradition song and has been sung by a lot of singers over the time, but to listen the song in the soft velvet voice of Jagjit singh is a different experience. If you like Jagjit Singh you would love to hear the song.

Madho Hum Aise Tu Aisa by Shafqat Ali Khan

Madho Hum Aise Tu Aisa is a traditional Punjabi bhajan that has been sung by a lot of singers. This version of the song is from the album Jis ke sir upar tu swami. The song has been sung by the Pakistani classical, ghazal and sufi singer Shafqat Ali Khan. The bhajan has been sung in a different sufi style by Shafqat Ali Khan. The use of the instrument have played an important role in this bhajan. This version really a different one and i hope you would love it.

Lyrics:

माधो हम ऐसे तू ऐसा 

हम पापी तुम पाप खंडन नीको ठाकुर देसा 

हम मैले तुम ऊजल करते हम निरगुन तू दाता

हम मूरख तुम चतुर सिआणे तू सरब कला का गिआता 

तुम सभ साजे साजि निवाजे जीउ पिंडु दे प्राना

निरगुनी आरे गुनु नही कोई तुम दानु देहु मिहरवाना

तुम करहु भला हम भलो न जानह तुम सदा सदा दइआला 

तुम सुखदाई पुरख बिधाते तुम राखहु अपुने बाला

तुम निधान अटल सुलितान जीअ जंत सभि जाचै 

कहु नानक हम इहै हवाला राखु संतन कै पाछै॥

Dil dhadakne ka sabab yaad aya by Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle and Ghulam Ali came together in an album Meraj-E -Ghazal. The song Dil dhadakne ka sabab yaad aya is from the same album. Asha Bhosle has lent her beautiful voice to the ghazal. The lyrics are written by Nasir Kazmi. Though the lyrics and the composition of the ghazal are simple, it is Asha Bhosle's voice that makes it soulful and melodious. 

Lyrics:
Dil Dhadkane Ka Sabab Yaad Aaya

Woh Teri Yaad Thi Ab Yaad Aaya

Aaj Mushkil Tha Sambhalana Aye Dost
Tu Musibat Mein Ajab Yaad Aaya

Haal-e-Dil Hum Bhi Sunate Lekin
Jab Woh Rukhsat Huey Tab Yaad Aaya

Phir Kayee log Nazar Se Gujare
Phir Koi Sharab-e-Tarab Yaad Aaya

Din Gujara Tha Badi Mushkil Se
Phir Tera Wada-e-Shab Yaad Aaya

Tera Bhula Hua Paimane-e-Wafa
Mar Rahenge Agar Ab Yaad Aaya

Baith Kar Saaya-e-Gul Mein Nasir
Hum Bahot Roye Woh Jab Yaad Aaya

Tu Ambar Ki Aankh Ka Tara by Jagjit Singh

Tu Ambar Ki Aankh Ka Tara is a song from the album The Master & His Magic, released after the sad demise of Jagjit Singh. The album is a personal remembrance by his wife Chitra Singh, who has personally selected these songs and digitally re-mastered & restored them. The Songs are accompanied by a personal remembrance by Chitra Singh which talks about her memories of her husband. Tu Ambar Ki Aankh Ka Tara has essentially been treated like a ‘geet’ and is a live recording. The lyrics by Waseem Barelvi have been kept simple but are heart touching. The expression of love is quite beautiful. 

You may listen the song online by clicking here. or by clicking below on the video:

Lyrics:

Tu Amber Ki Ankh Ka Tara 
Mere Chhote Hath 
Sajan Main Bhool Gai Ye Baat 

Tujh Ko Saare Man Se Chaha, 
Chaha saare Tan Se 
Apne Pure Pan Se Chaha 
Aur Adhurey Pan Se 
Pani Ki Ek Boond Kahan Aur Kahan Bhari Barsat
Sajan Main Bhool Gai Ye Baat

Janam Janam Mangungi Tujhko Tu Mujhko Na Thukraana,

Main Maati Mein Mil Jaaungi Tu Maati Ho Jaana,

Lehar Ke Aage Kya Ek Chote Tinke Ki Auqaat

Sajan Main Bhool Gai Ye Baat

Teri Oor Hi Dekha Mene Apni Oor Na Dekha,

Jab Jab Badhna Chaha Paaon Se Lipti Lachman Rekha,

Main Apne Bhi Saath Nahi Thi Tere Duniya Saath,

Sajan Main Bhool Gai Ye Baat

Baajuband Khul Khul Jaaye by Jagjit Singh

Jagjit Singh has sung a few songs in Indian Classical style and Baajuband Khul Khul Jaaye is one of them. Apart from Apni Garaj Pakar Leeni, this song "Baajuband Khul Khul Jaaye" is another song where you may see the Jagjit Singh Showing his exceptional classical singing skills. The song is quite melodious and a different experience to listen a classical song in the voice of Ghazal Maestro Jagjit Singh.

Surmayi shaam ke ujaalon se by Runa Laila

Surmayi shaam ke ujaalon se is sad melancholic song by Runa Laila, a Bangladeshi singer. The song appeared in the album Bazm-E-Laila. Runa Laila has sung in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. This beautiful song speaks of a yearning for an emotion and time which is lost.The song gives you a feeling as you hear a voice in remote that simply touches your heart by it's sadness of remembering the loved one.

Lyrics:

सुरमई शाम के उजालों से जब भी सज-धज के रात आती है
बेवफ़ा, बेरहम ओ बेदर्दी जाने क्यों तेरी याद आती है।

इस जवानी ने क्या सज़ा पाई, रेशमी सेज हाय तनहाई,
शोख़ जज़्बात ले हैं अँगड़ाई,आँखें बोझल हैं नींद हरजाई,
तेरी तस्वीर तेरी परछाईं दे के आवाज़ फिर बुलाती है।

आज भी लम्हे वो मोहब्बत के गर्म साँसों से लिपटे रहते हैं,
अब भी अरमान तेरी चाहत के महकी ज़ुल्फ़ों में सिमटे रहते हैं,
तुझको भूलें तो कैसे भूलें हम बस यही सोच अब सताती है।

वो भी क्या दिन थे जब कि हम दोनों मरने-जीने का वादा करते थे
जाम हो ज़हर का कि अमृत का साथ पीने का वादा करते थे।
ये भी क्या दिन हैं क्या क़यामत है ग़म तो ग़म है ख़ुशी भी खाती है।

surama_ii shaam ke ujaalo.n se
jab bhii saj dhaj ke raat aatii hai
bewafaa beraham o bedardii
jaane kyuu.N terii yaad aatii hai

is jawaanii ne kyaa sazaa paa_ii
reshamii sej haay tanhaa_ii
shoK jazbaat le hai.n a.nga.Daa_ii
aa.Nkhe.n bojhal hai.n nii.nd harajaa_ii
terii tasviir terii parachhaa_ii
de ke aawaaz phir bulaatii hai

aaj bhii lamhe wo muhabbat ke
Garm saa.Nso.n se lipaTe rahate hai.n
ab bhii aramaan terii chaahat ke
mahakii zulfo.n me.n simaTe rahate hai.n
tujhako bhuule.n to kaise bhuule.n
bas yahii soch ab sataatii hai

wo bhii kyaa din the jab ke ham dono.n
marane jiine kaa waadaa karate the
jaam ho zahar kaa yaa amarit ka
saath piine kaa waadaa karate the
ye bhii kyaa din hai.n kyaa qayaamat hai
Gam to Gam hai Kushii bhii khaatii hai


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Chal mere saath hi chal by Ustad Ahmed Hussain & Mohd. Hussain

"Chal mere saath hi chal" is a ghazal from the album Guldasta. The lyrics of the song has been written by Hasrat Jaipuri. The ghazal may not have something extraordinary but it's simplicity and lyrics would compel you to listen it. Thus with simple lyrics, sung in equally simpler soothing relaxed tone Ustad Ahmed Hussain & Mohd. Hussain create a magic with their rough but pleasing voice.  

Lyrics:

chal mere saath hi chal ai meri jaan-e-ghazal 

in samajon ke banaye huye bandhan se nikal, chal 

ham vahaan jaayen jahaan pyaar pe pehre na lagen 

dil ki daulat pe jahaan koi lutere na lagein 

kab hai badla ye zamana, tu zamane ko badal, chal 

pyar sachcha ho to rahein bhi nikal aati hain 

bijliyan arsh se khud raasta dikhlati hain 

tu bhi bijli ki tarah gham ke andheron se nikal, chal 

apne milne pe jahaan koi bhi ungli na uthe 

apni chahat pe jahaan koi dushman na hanse

chhed de pyar se tu saaz-e-mohabbat-e-ghazal, chal 

pichhe mat dekh na shamil ho gunahgaron mein 

samne dekh ki manzil hai teri taaron mein 

baat banti hai agar dil mein irade hon atal, chal

Tu mere saath na chal by Ustad Ahmed Hussain & Mohd. Hussain

"Tu mere saath na chal" is a ghazal from the album Zindagi the life. The lyrics has been penned down by the hindi-urdu poet and lyricist Hasrat  Jaipuri. The ghazal has been sung by the duo Ustad Ahmed Hussain & Mohd. Hussain. The ghazal is very akin to their ghazal Chal mere saath hi chal in it's lyrics and singing style. Alike the said ghazal, it would also be a good song to listen.

Lyrics:

Tu Mere Saath Na Chal E Meri Rooh-E-Gazal,
Log Badnaam na kar de_n Tu Iraadon Ko Badal.

Maine Maana Ki Bahut Pyar Kiya Hai Tune
Saath Hi Jine Ka Ikraar Kiya Hai Tune
Maan Le Baat Meri, Dekh Tu Is Raah Na Chal

Tu Mere Saath Na Chal E Meri Rooh-E-Gazal,
Log Badnaam na kar de_n Tu Iraadon Ko Badal.

Saath Dekhene To Phir Log Kahenge Kya Kya
Sochle Sochle Ilzaam Dharenge Kya Kya
E Meri Parda Nashi Dekh Na Parde Se Nikal,

Tu Mere Saath Na Chal E Meri Rooh-E-Gazal,
Log Badnaam na kar de_n Tu Iraadon Ko Badal.

Apni Ulfat Pe Kabhi Aanch Na Aa Jaye Kahin
Teri Ruswayi Ho Ye Baat Ganwara Hi Nahi
Dekh Nadan Na Ban, Hosh Me Aa, Yun Na Machal

Tu Mere Saath Na Chal E Meri Rooh-E-Gazal,
Log Badnaam na kar de_n Tu Iraadon Ko Badal.

Yaad Piya Ki Aaye by Wadali Brothers

The duo Wadali Brothers have a unique kind of voice. Pyarelal Wadali have a sharp and shrill voice, whereas Puranchand Wadali has somewhat husky and heavy voice which is more like a classical singer. As we have discussed earlier "Yaad Piya Ki Aaye", the famous thumri sung and composed by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan is a beautiful composition, and it has been sung by a lot of singers over the time. This live version of Yaad Piya Ki Aaye by Wadali Brothers is one of my favorite versions of this song. The voice of Puranchand Wadali makes a difference here. His singing is really superb.

Yun na mil mujhse khafa ho jaise by Mehdi Hassan

Mehdi Hassan, the classical ghazal singer sang a hundred of ghazals in his lifetime in various mehfils and films. Each of his song is like a gem and surprises you with his singing which is though the most classical in ghazal singers yet with such ease that it seems to be spontaneous overflow of sur and mausiki. Yun na mil mujhse khafa ho jaise is one of that sort of ghazals. Lyrics by Ehsaan Danish are simply superb. Lyrics, Singing and Tabla altogether have a mesmerizing effect on listeners.

Lyrics:

Yun Na Mil Mujhse Khafa Ho Jaise, 

Saath Chal Mauj-E-Saba Ho Jaise, 

Hichkiyaan Raat Ko Aati Hi Rahi, 

Tune Phir Yaad Kiya Ho Jaise, 

Aise Anjaan Bane Baithe Ho

Tumko Kuch Bhi Na Pata Ho Jaise

Ishq Ko Shirk Ki Had Tak Na Badha, 

Yun Na Mil HuMse Khuda Ho Jaise, 

Maut Bhi Aayi To Is Naaz Ke Sath, 

Mujhpe Ehsaan Kiya Ho Jaise, 

Zindagi Beet Rahi Hai Danish, 

Ek BejurM Saza Ho Jaise...

Faasle aise bhi honge by Ghulam Ali

Faasle aise bhi honge by is one of the most famous ghazals of Ghulam Ali. The lyrics of the ghazal has a beauty which translates into melody with the superb singing of Ghulam Ali. The ghazal has been sung many a times in mahfils by Ghulam Ali. There is one characteristic of Ghulam Ali that he may be singing a sad song but he has always sung it lightly and you're spellbound by his singing. Listen one of the best songs of him:

Lyrics:

Na uda yun thokaron se meri khak-e-kabr jaalim

Yehi ek rah gayi hai mere pyar ki nishani

Faasle aise bhi honge ye kabhi socha na tha

Saamne baitha tha mere aur vo mera na tha

Woh ki khushbu ki tarah phaila tha mere chaar suu

Main usse mahsus kar saktaa tha chhu saktaa na tha

Raat bhar pichhli hi aahat kaan mein aati rahi

Jhaank kar dekha gali mein koi bhi aaya na tha

Yaad karke aur bhi takleef hoti thi adeem

Bhool jaane ke siva ab koi bhi chaara na tha

न उडा यूं ठोकरों से मेरी खाक-ए-कब्र जालिम

यही एक रह गयी है मेरे प्यार की निशानी  

फ़ासले ऐसे भी होंगे ये कभी सोचा न था

सामने बैठा था मेरे और वो मेरा न था।

वो कि ख़ुशबू की तरह फैला था मेरे चार सू

मैं उसे महसूस कर सकता था छू सकता न था।

रात भर पिछली ही आहट कान में आती रही

झाँक कर देखा गली में कोई भी आया न था।

याद कर के और भी तकलीफ़ होती थी’अदीम’

भूल जाने के सिवा अब कोई भी चारा न था।

ख़ुद चढ़ा रखे थे तन पर अजनबीयत के गिलाफ़

वर्ना कब एक दूसरे को हमने पहचाना न था।

Shabad Gurbani by Sukhwinder Singh

Piously nurtured and spiritually rendered “Shabad Gurbani”, divine Sikh chants, is soul enlightening enchanting musical work by Sukhwinder Singh. The song appeared in the movie Halla Bol. The song has been composed by Sukhwinder Singh himself. It’s well recited wording speaks about path to salvation, self liberation and creates serene feel of eternal soul-awakening in its religiously tranquil ambience. Awesome composition and enchanting voice of Sukhwinder takes you to the shrine and you feel lost in the spiritual bliss. 

Lyrics:

Satnaam Shri Vaahe Guru

Tu Prabh Daata Daan Mat Poora

Ham Thaare Bhekhaaree Jeo

Main Kya Maagau Kichh Thir Na Rahaaee

Har Deejai Naam Pyaaree Jeo_n

Tu Prabh Daata

Satnam....

Ghat Ghat Rav Rehya Banvaaree

Jal Thal Maheeyal Gupto Vartai

Gur Sabdee Dekh Nihaaree Jeo

Tu Prabh Daata

Marat Payaal Akaash Dikhaayo

Guru Satgur Kirpa Dhaaree Jeo

So Brahm Ajonee Hai Bhi Honee

Ghat Bheetar Dekh Muraaree Jeo

Mai Kya Maagau Kichh Thir Na Rahaaee

Har Deejai Naam Pyaaree Jeona

Satnam

Janam Maran Kau Eh Jag Bapro

In Dooje Bhagat Visaaree Jeo

Satguru Mile Ta Guru mat Paaee_ye

Saakat Baajee Haaree Jeo

Mai Kya Maagau Kichh Thir Na Rahaaee

Har Deeje Naam Pyaaree Jeo_n

Satnam

Satguru Bandhan Tod Niraare

Bahur Na Garabh Majhaaree Jeo

Nanak Gyaan Ratan Pargaaseya

Har Man Basiyaa Nirankaaree Jeo

Mai Kya Maagau Kichh Thir Na Rahaaee

Har Deeje Naam Pyaaree Jeo_n

Satnam

Tu Prabh Daata

Satnam Sri Vahe Guru