'Bahu Manaratha' from the movie Memories in March

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I've fallen for the song 'Bahu Manaratha' from the movie Memories in March. The music, composed by Debajyoti Mishra and the haunting vocals of Subhomita Banerjee, perfectly complement the poignant lyrics penned by Rituparno Ghosh.

"Bahu manorathe saaju avisaare pahlu suneel besh
Kajar nayaane salaaj bayane kusume sajanu kesh
Sakhi hum, mohan avisaare jaaon
Bolo hum, etath sukh kahan paaon
 
Jamunar pare, gahana aandhare, ghana nipaban maajhe
Piya setha more bedana katare mohe laagi baithi aache
Sakhi hum, mohan avisaare jaaon
Bolo hum, etath sukh kahan paaon
 
Sakhi chira abhagini hum
Baithe ekakini pohanu rajani tobu naa aailo shyam
Sakhi chira abhagini hum
 
Krishna kajal pighal sajal nayaner nir dhare
Eka khina patha britha manaratha bifala avisaare
Sakhi hum, kabhu naa avisaare jaaon
Dukh laaj etath sah nahi paahon
 
Britha manorathe saaju avisaare pahlu suneel besh
Kajar nayaane salaaj bayane kusume sajanu kesh
Fir aaj yun, mohan avisaare jaaon
Sakhi bol etath dukh kahan paaon"

The following is the rough translation of the lyrics in English,

"Clad in blue, with hope anew,
Kohl-lined eyes and lips of hue,
Flowers nestled in my hair...
Off to see Mohan, joy beyond compare.

By Yamuna’s banks, in the forest's embrace,
My love in pain, awaits my face.
Off to see Mohan, where else such bliss?
Yet, fate’s unkind, my Shyam amiss.

I waited through the night, alone and stark,
My Shyam didn’t come; how harsh, how dark.
The kohl streaks down with each tear shed,
A thin chance lost, my heart misled.

I vow no more, can't bear the grief,
The pain, the shame, beyond belief.
Yet here I stand, dressed once more,
In blue, devoid of the hope I wore.

And still I go to meet Mohan,
Where else can I find such profound pain?
Such lovely lyrics, enchanting tune, a voice so sweet,
This song stole my heart when first we did meet."

This song deeply resonates with me, particularly for its lyrics that exquisitely capture a mix of hope and melancholy. Mohan and Shyam, names used in the song, are also names for Krishna, adding layers of meaning to the song. Each time I listen, the beautiful lyrics and melody stir deep emotions within me. I recommend exploring other songs from this film as well—they are equally moving.

Venkataramanan Ramasethu 

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