West Bengal Music Special 🇮🇳| Arijit Singh, Lata Mangeshkar, Shreya Ghoshal , Rupam Islam, Arindom

[@sangeetyatra3805]

some facts:- West Bengal have ocean (Bay of bengal) in southern most part with some parts of Sundarbans, in middle plains and mountains in most north and many forests, kolkata is capital, Asia's biggest bird sanctuary is also in west Bengal. didn't you hear about Darjeeling tea !!(if you didn't not a problem too) Darjeeling tea and assam tea are famous worldwide.Last song is modern adaptation of Rabindra sangeet(which means Rabindra nath thakur's song,who also wrote our national anthem+bangladesh's too)and you will find many bengali songs influenced by his style.

[@AM-jx3zf]

West bengal is 1/3rd the size of UK, mate.... we have everything... mountains at the top, bay of bengal at the bottom, bangladesh at the side, and lakes and rivers and one of the top 3 metropolitan cities, while simultaneously having farm areas and islands. the home of the bengal tigers in sunderban.. its amazing

[@Culture_205]

And mamta banerjeee khaton also 😂

[@Pritam_Jana_u]

We have everything except a good C.M.🤣🤣

[@blueman710]

@@Culture_205 modir bichi chat tui

[@Roshid-m6m]

@@Pritam_Jana_ubecause he’s katron 😂

[@mayurakshimukherjee7948]

Yes though barfi was a Hindi movie, the story plot was based in Darjeeling & Kolkata (capital city of West Bengal) both places are in West Bengal. The 3rd song Benche Thakar Gaan was sung by Rupam Islam & composed by Anupam Roy. The last song Majhe Majhe Tobo Dekha Pai was written by Rabindranath Tagore. The first stanza of his song "Jana Gana Mana" was adopted as the National Anthem of India. The National Anthem of Bangladesh "Amar Sonar Bangla" was also written by Tagore. Some Historians say that Ananda Samarakoon wrote the National Anthem of Sri Lanka "Sri Lanka Matha" inspired by Tagore. He was one of Tagore's pupils in Visva-Bharati University. Some other historians have claimed Ananda requested Rabindranath to write the lyrics of the song, which he translated to Sinhalese. Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of work titled "Gitanjali" (song offerings). I think he was the first non-European who won a Nobel Prize. He had also received Knighthood, but returned it as a political protest against the British Govt in India Calcutta (which is now called Kolkata) was the capital of British India till 1911.

[@harithat.p.6252]

Lots of writers and filmmakers in Kerala were influenced by Bengali literature, art and music. That's why you see that similarity in Malayalam films and music. Be it poetry, literature, music or filmmaking West Bengal has produced a lot of legendary figures. As a matter of fact, the national anthem of both India and Bangladesh was penned by Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore (first non- European to win Nobel prize in literature in 1913 way before India's partition). He was a prominent figure of Bengali renaissance.

[@Pritam_Mukherjee]

love from West Bengal...There is a stereotype about bengali people that we all can sing..whenever I go outside of my state people ask me two things, one if I can sing and if I can do black magic🤣..I can't do both unfortunately😅

[@mimis.5139]

Rabindra Sangeet at least? And here I ask any Bengali friend to sing Rabindra Sangeet

[@icebearishot3347]

Ikr..but at least the gungun is still there..so we can cover at least a little 😜

[@edah125]

All Bengalis can't sing?! My childhood is a lie! 😥

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

@@edah125 Maximum can, only few r like me whom others in my family call crow.

[@IND_SOMU]

Same problem bro 😂

[@korakdatta]

Jao pakhi bolo by Shreya is from a film called Antaheen. All songs of this film are masterpieces in themselves.

[@korakdatta]

Please watch the film version, you'll discover another genius singer.

[@ak20162]

Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle are not from West Bengal (they are from Maharashtra) but have sung in Bengali. Shreya, Arijit Singh, Shaan, Kumar Sanu etc are from West Bengal.

[@the.insane_1]

Alka Yagnik & RD Burman from Bengal..

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

@@the.insane_1 Ethnicity of Alka Yagnic is not Bengali, she was brought up in Bengal, only RD burman is.

[@pdey2706]

also add kishor kumar ganguly

[@pdey2706]

also add kishor kumar ganguly

[@wasted6957]

Shaan is not from West Bengal. He is from Mumbai but yes he comes from a bengali family

[@korakdatta]

I wasn't a big Arijit fan earlier. I used to find a lot of songs similar, because every film wanted to recreate his last hit. And then I heard Astoma Sadgamaya. I sang this prayer for all my school life. The first 4 lines you saw when you searched is what we would sing. (They are actually in Sanskrit, an ancient language) And then the new lyrics and Arijit. What magic, what feel, AND WHAT A TALENT.

[@Bengali_Hindi17]

I like Arijit too. I like the Ami Parbona title song, Aashona, and Na Re Na. The list could go on, but yes.

[@rishabhrox1]

Even though they are not Bengali women, both Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle have truly exemplified the sound of Indian music for generations across the whole country. Hence, every region of India feels they are their own. They have broken barriers beyond regions. Thanks for appreciating them in the video alongside other very talented Bengali artists.

[@pritymajumdar9684]

Did you just read my mind ?? Bojhena se Bojhena as the first song just made my whole day 😍😍 this song is on another level

[@panodi4093]

Maine arijit ka yehi bengali song suna tha first time 2013 maybe

[@pritymajumdar9684]

@@panodi4093 it's an emotion to us Bengalis

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

@@pritymajumdar9684 There are more Bengali songs which r emotions not only that. There is 1) Amake amar moto thakte dao 2) Moner manus 3) Bangla band songs 4) Anjan Dutta 5) Nochiketa 6) Rupankar 7) Srikanto Acharjo etc

[@Bengali_Hindi17]

Yes it is.

[@rajamukherjee4]

Guys, Lata Mangeshkar Ji and her younger sister Asha Bhosle Ji are from the state of Maharashtra the capital city of which is the home base of Bollywood-Mumbai, but they have sung in practically every Indian language! You must listen to their songs from 1960s to 1980s to appreciate their greatness, (there are 22 major languages with different scripts and over 1600 dialects in India), so dialect changes every 100 miles & 29 states are sometimes as different as Brazil is from South Africa! (I am a Bengali though)! You have NOT touched modern Indian Film music evolving from folk if you haven't heard the legendary SD Burman and fusion of India with the West if you haven't heard his equally illustrious son RD Burman! Both are deceased!

[@jyoshnabhandary5897]

Actually they are from goa.💖

[@Kathakathan11]

@@jyoshnabhandary5897 yes but they spent their life here, so as per you because they were Konkani, entire Konkan should merge with Goa?

[@tanvikadam1289]

Lata mangeshkar and asha bhosle are from maharashtra. They both are real sisters. Their whole family belongs to music industry.

[@dametocosita4994]

She was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

[@Kathakathan11]

@@dametocosita4994 they stayed in Pune & Mumbai most of the days. Lata used to sing on Maharashtra day. She herself identified more closely to Marathi culture. Secondly, half of the Indore is Marathi.

[@orophile_soul]

Just for analogy and understanding the dynamics of most popular languages in India, it's like: 1. Hindi is English of India, mostly generic and maximum people understand it. 2. Punjabi is the Spanish of India, with flavour and funk and oomph. 3. Bengali is the French of India, the most exotic, sweetest and soothing to ears. Speaking normal words sound like it's the most beautiful and intricate poetry ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@lemon-boy057]

I do not care how accurate this analogy is, but its a fun to read analogy.

[@panodi4093]

Haan maan sakte hai😃

[@shivalimbudubey2549]

Weird analogy

[@LaVictoireRosee]

I kind of agree 😂

[@YourLittle_angel]

I agree

[@dasaritra007]

The reason you see the mix of western instruments and Indian classical in bengali songs is because.. Bengali songs and literature has various versions.. from Sanskritised bengali.. which is Indian National Anthem.. folk like Baul…. Brajabuli which is more of Vaishnav Bhakti songs.. Rabindra sangeet.. who is called the Bard of Bengali.. first non European nobel laureate and composer of India’s and Bangladesh’s national anthem, then kolkata saw Jazz and blues and cabarets as an influence from British and French occupation as well highland music from Scottish… then there is series of patriotic songs as part of Indian independence movement and later post independence there was a rock and band revolution… also.. the movies contributed a lot. At one time bengali songs were remade in Bollywood e.g: Salil Choudhury films.. and Hrishikesh Mukherjee films in Hindi…. Also another bengali cinema from Ray contributed classical to movies.. Ravi Shankar composed for his movies.. Kolkata has a famous Indian Classical concert called Dover Lane Music Conference. Also, Bishnupur in West Bengal has a Classical Gharana that is a branch of Hindustani classical music.. and lyrics wise the literature compliments as bengali literature is very well appreciated not only in India but in other cultures. Even baul later had a Portuguese influence.. bengal was so rich that almost every European power had colonised parts of it.. Danish, Scots, Portuguese, Brits, Dutch, French and had seen Armenian, Greek, Turkish, Chinese traders… Historically the land had trade ties with Roman Empire.

[@Life_Way_Wanderer]

Sunidhi chauhan is not Bengali but she sang rabindra sangeet once in her concert and she sang it like a pro .. she is just LEGEND ❤️‍🔥 .. most incredible singer ❤️

[@rajkamalbora6781]

She has many bengali songs and has performed bengali songs in many concerts too

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

But maximum Indian singers are Bengalis.

[@MsArijitdas]

she sang many rabindra sangeets..and also recorded album of rabindra sangeet

[@Life_Way_Wanderer]

Yes right ..she is incredibly talented and the most versatile..

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

@@Life_Way_Wanderer Sunidhi is very good singer, but Shreya is better, Sunidhi sings rock patterns of songs very well. Indian singers means from Bengal Punjab & South.

[@velvetgalaxy]

Majhe Majhe Tobo is actually a cover. The song falls under Rabrindo Sangeet which can be classified as its own genre in Bengali music. The music is by Rabrindanath Tagore one of the most prominent Bengali figures in general in both West Bengal and Bangladesh (East Bengal), during the time he was alive there was only one Bengal.

[@arkopalray]

Rabindra Sangeet is a series in itself… I don’t think efra and waleska would believe that this song “Majhe Majhe Tabo” and other songs by Rabindranath Tagore are atleast more than a century old songs 😅😅😅😅 can’t believe how relevant they are even today

[@nayonika_chakraborty]

Thanks for the comment, saves me from writing it down myself 😂🙏

[@OmarFaruk-i9]

Yup

[@dwaipayandebnath4232]

I had the same comment in my mind. Good job👏

[@locolobby8224]

U didn't mention about our Nation Anthem. Shame on u.

[@Shokher_pothik]

Bangla lives in every beats of our heart❤️love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@shuvamadhikary]

Love from West Bengal

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

Gour Bengal dialect is proper Bengali language.

[@rakeshpodder758]

Love from Kolkata

[@sandipanhati4775]

বেরো sala বাংলাদেশী

[@subhodeepkarmakar1368]

Bhag sala lungi mukhe bangla pode alla

[@mariamaster8905]

OMGGGG THIS MAKES ME SO PROUD AS A BENGALI! Thank you!

[@Bengali_Hindi17]

I'm proud to be a Bengali too.

[@korakdatta]

As many people have said already, the last song is written by 'Gurudeb' Rabindranath Tagore. He's a nobel prize winning author, and a proper renaissance man of Bengal. He's written and composed thousands of songs, while being a prolific author, educationist, and many other things. Almost all Bengali people have a brush with his style of music, called Rabindra Sangeet. And even today, most of his songs are relevant, and his compositions are fresh and used, even though there's fusion and modern versions.

[@souravdhara3907]

You have just touched the tip of the iceberg 🧊, you need 10 more episodes to cover West Bengal music. You people are musical you are lucky enough to understand and feel music.

[@aninditabanerjee2420]

LOL !! Efra's energy is so contagious 😄. Almost every song gets him so excited and he goes "this is my favourite song for today" - he said that for 'Bojhena' , then for 'Jao pakhi bolo' and then for 'Preme pora baron' and then 'Dekho aloy aloy akash' got him to mellow down and he loved that one too. We love watching Efra being his craziest self every once in a while.

[@Bengali_Hindi17]

Efra cracks me up.

[@musikzz9843]

Shreya Ghoshal's Bengali songs are one of her best songs in her career

[@Fidah]

I find her songs in all languages beautiful. Munbe Va (tamil) is my favorite tho.

[@TonaldDrump兀]

she is a bengali herself !

[@shubhendudas2623]

Being a Bengali, I am proud of my rich cultural heritage ❤️ Bengalis are considered one of the sharpest minds , the land of Rabindranath Tagore, Literature and maa Durga🔱. Nari shakti or women empowerment is in the heart of our culture. Proud bengali

[@joshjay6151]

22:24 That is exactly what is keeping West Bengali Music Industry afloat where merit of the artist is still the appealing factor for the artist's concert .

[@arijitghosh1601]

Kudos to you that that you have also found Rupam Islam. The one of the most underrated and evolutionary music composer, song writer and singer of West Bengal. We are as blessed with Rabindra Sangeet as with Rupam and his band Fossils. He has injected rock music in the veins of Bengali youths alongside with the pioneer Band Mohiner Ghoraguli, cactus etc.

[@turning_point96]

Khnoro Amar Fossils... Anuvober michil... Aha.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@priyankahazarika6434]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@biswajit5077]

Love from West Bengal . Bengali language is very sweet to listen ❤️❤️

[@nandita.1992]

Thik bolecho

[@SLYFOX-GAMING]

That's true 🙂

[@5555Manish]

Bangla (West Bengal, not Bangladesh) are most underrated film industry..Even they recieved first Indian Oscar and legend movies like Devdas, Patthher panchali, All Byomkesh Bakshi starring Abir

[@srghhh5589]

Bangladesh is part of Bengal shuorer baccha.

[@suparnamaiti.]

Lata Mangeshkar is Marathi but she and her sister Asha Bhosle were very close to our culture and they have sang numerous Bengali songs.

[@rishis4292]

that bojhena shey bojhena movie is sooo beautiful and HEARTBREAKING at the same time

[@scorpiogirl2192]

I wanted to share a story here. I will never forget one Bengali song ever as it was my first time hearing a Bengali song and it blew my mind. That song was "tumi ami kachakachi", Ek Jibon song. It was 11 years ago and a trending song back then. I was a college going girl. At that time we didn't have smartphones like today and one day a friend's phone had this ringtone. I immediately searched for this song and downloaded it and it has been on my favourite playlist since then. What a beautiful song that is and the story played for this song is great. After this I fell in love with Bengali music. They said that right Bengali is really the sweetest language. Efra and Waleshka should check this song.

[@darkwolf2275]

Exactly.. I also written this in comment.. That was golden era of bengali movies.. And there are some best songs of lata ji and asha ji..

[@turning_point96]

Are you Odia??? Just asking... Ekjibone is a masterpiece. I think Shubhamita sang it.

[@Bengali_Hindi17]

The one by Arijit? I know a song like that.

[@suryadoybanerjee8037]

Being a Bengali and seeing you two heaaaaaarrrrrrrrrr these, warms my heart.

[@adex6986]

In English some of the lyrics might sound simple and just rhyming but in bengali , these words when used artistically , produce a completely unique song and tone while giving off an aura of emotions , able to reach every kind of music loving person 😁😀......pardon me if I am wrong..that's just my personal opinion🙏😌

[@subircal]

The rest of the song is Rabindra Sangeet - written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore who got the Nobel Prize for Literature who was also a musician and his compositions are the national anthems of India and Bangladesh

[@korakdatta]

Anupam is actually the music director of the 3rd song. The singer is Rupam Islam, a great of Bengali rock scene. Anupam himself is a great singer as well.

[@borahaebtsarmy176]

As a Bangali ‘Bojhena shey bojhena' is an emotion, everytime I hear that song I get emotional and it's my absolute favourite ❤️

[@krishnapriyasinha1744]

I think Bengali music has that sweetness (that comes along with the language) and delicate touch which other music industry kinda lack upon. Simple but so melodious.. invokes your emotions, makes you vulnerable with your senses.... Both of you siblings are so awesome and entertaining, awesome video. I hope you'd cover more on Bengali songs, especially Rabindra sangeet and folk genres of Bengal

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

Good observation

[@Saha34212]

The last song is actually Rabindra Sangeet. The lyrics are just awesome.

[@indranilmitra6398]

Bengali is the sweetest language

[@LilacPeony3088]

Yeah lata set Guinness World Record of 50000 songs and they are all new, fresh and incredible. Not remakes at all. That's why she is a legend🥰

[@greenfield2603]

OMG that was unexpected, love you guys so much, lots of love from West Bengal , India 🙋. There are many famous music band in West Bengal. And you look so cute when you try to speak Bengali, you catch it so quickly 🤗.

[@mino419]

Bengali is considered the most sweetest language in the world 💟

[@nishabarua2590]

Arijit is Arijit... Our emotion ♥️♥️♥️

[@rishis4292]

Definitely Definitely need a part 2 of this...omg preme pora baaron makes me cry buckets everytime.....include gems like ekhon onek raat, jawlphoring and dugga elo in part 2....thanks in advance

[@aishikdhar7249]

Thank you guys for the wonderful podcast. Also thanks for including " Asatoma Sadgamaya" which i once had requested to play in live stream and you guys played it at the last.

[@amyramanoff1396]

I am not bengali and i love this video it introduces me to bengali music i heard only some bengali or 1 or 2 bengali songs but i love them . And the western influences here is more prominant coz kolkata (calcutta) was a british capital in earlier days due its nearness to ports .

[@futuretech7561]

There is no western influence in Bengali song...how many bengali songs did you listen till date...there is so many varieties or types of song here in bengal you will find.... it's all our own...

[@ananyaa6664]

You are so right about the language! Bengali is considered by many to be arguably one of the sweetest languages of the world! There is this channel called "India in pixels" that explains why Bangali might sound softer and sweeter to many! You guys could check it out!

[@sayanpal9508]

I made that request on ur northeast music podcast & u are here with our request. Thank u joy bangla joy bharat🙏. Definitely a part 2 needed even a part 3,4,5 because to be honest Bengal is the music capital of India. So many great singers are from Bengal.

[@sima_2751]

Bengali song is emotion 🥺💘

[@1919Robin]

Its 2023 December 26th. I took a leave from office. I am almost 31 now. This entire podcast was like my teenage wrapped in a one piece. College, then my years in theater. Reminded me of everything. I love that you enjoyed the songs so much. I was singing along with your video at the top of voice. My malayali flatmate created a playlist of all of these songs cause he loved them all. I miss home and my times in Bengali theatre and music. Here is to the hope that i will return again. Here to the respct in art of any form that transcends every know man-made boundary of borders religion and race. Here is to peace and love. Thank you. ❤

[@Wanna_be_01]

HI, I'm not a bengali but I can speak Bengali (World's Sweetest Language) fluently. And yeah I love West Bengal and how this is our West Bengal U gonna fall in love with this state and its culture. Arijit Singh. ❤❤❤ Love ❤ from Kolkata (West Bengal). 🧡🤍💚. Motive: Wanna make Kolkata again Calcutta (Place of geniuses).

[@Kathakathan11]

Yes commies will make it great again. I hope to make it kalikata

[@CoolRahulize]

Really proud to be a bengali. West Bengal, rightly the cultural capital of India. Very rich musical heritage, we Bengalis take pride in our music. To really understand the music, you need to be a part of the musical culture of West Bengal.

[@crazyaskpop7111]

And equally rich literature

[@CoolRahulize]

@@crazyaskpop7111 well they both go hand-in-hand. If Literature is good than ultimately, music, theatre, drama everything is bound to be good.

[@crazyaskpop7111]

@@CoolRahulize true

[@Kathakathan11]

BS

[@mimis.5139]

By the way I AM NOT BENGALI but I can talk about the industry and culture of Bengalis a little as my Mom is Bengali. -Bojhena se bojhena means he/she doesn't understand. There's no affairs, it's just two different worlds colliding for accident. And in these 2 couples one loses the girl and the other loses the guy. -Jao Pakhi bolo is one of the sweetest song to hear at your alone time. Just let it rain outside, play the song and just get lost in dreams. The studio version is also really sweet. -#LiveSinging is always a Big Thing in the Indian Music Industry. Your Calibre is judged through your live singing. -Third one who was singing Benche Thakar Gaan is actually RUPAM ISLAM... His songs are mostly soft rock genre and all of his songs are ABSOLUTE DOPES... For if you guys wanna hear Anupam Roy voice check out songs like BOBA TUNNEL, JAWL PHORING or EKHON ONEK RAAT -Preme Pora Baron is from the movie Sweater which is one of my most favourite. This movie is about a girl finding her self confidence and yes how she become confident and vocal about her wishes. Lognojita has one of the most distinct voice in Bengali industry. Her songs just pierce your heart. Preme Pora Baron just hits home for me as I have always been single and I got rejected many times from guys from my teenage... So even if I feel attracted this song just plays in my mind. Btw Preme Pora Baron means Don't fall in Love -There's very few Chinese population in India, but it's established in West Bengal Tangra region. They came up with the mixture of IndoChinese cuisine which just exploded and became one of the most favourite cuisine all over India and now making its ways overseas. For example dishes like Chilli Fish( my fav), gobhi Manchurian etc. -Music Industry of Mumbai was once ruled by Bengalis especially Bollywood when the composers like SD Burman or RD Burman was there. And in that time every song sang in Hindi was also recorded in Bengali. If you hear songs of Uttam Kumar ( A big movie star of Bengal ) movies. Most songs will feel genuinely very modern and western. Also Piano used to play a big part too in songs hence you guys would love old Bengali Songs I can guarantee that. Especially songs like AARO DURE CHOLO JAAYI(Asha Bhosle) or EI TO JIBON( Kishore Kumar) or TUMI JE AMAR Special mention to TUMI KOTO JE DURE ( by Husband wife duo...Rd Burman composition and Asha Bhosle voice...it's a song one should not miss in my opinion) -Sundori Komola is a Folk song, Bengalis have Baul, Kirtan, Shyama Sangeet, Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti and different genres. These songs of folk include the basic instruments of folk like Ektara or Dotara( this instrument is also mentioned in the song). Baul singing has a very wide range and the high range bar is too high. Music of Bengal is Broad, it includes different place to dive in. Songs like TOMAR GHORE BOSOT KORE KOZONA and AAGE KI SUNDOR DIN KATAITAAM are classics of folk songs. -The second last song is from movie KHAAD one of my most fav song. Arijit has too many good Bengali songs but this is one of the most beautiful song that takes every one to heaven. Other Arijit Recommendation: MON MAAJHI RE, KE TUI BOL, BISMILLAH. - The last one is a RABINDRA SANGEET, a man who is loved by Bengalis. This version of lyrics is changed and arranged a little. Rabindra Sangeet is something which just compliments a lot with Piano. You guys should check out GEETANJALI for the poems. He was the first Indian to become Nobel Laureate. He was such an intelligent man that he could see things from different perspectives and put light to things in such a way that no one had thought before. His popular compositions are AMARO PORANO JAHA CHAI, DARIYE AACHO, HIMERO RAATE. And he got songs for kids too like PAGLA HAOWA, AAMRA SOBAI RAJA. He is the epitome of how a MAN can become a symbol of a COMMUNITY. If you are Bengali you ought to know RABINDRA SANGEET. That's his value in Bengali households. Special mention: Please check out Shyama Sangeet, Kirtan, Folk, Semi Classicals, Artists like: Manna De, Shyamal Mitra, Haimonti Shukla( She has one of the most Sweetest Voice I ever heard), Bands like Cactus, Fossils; Aarti Mukerji, Nachiketa (He Just makes songs on reality and gives goosebumps). At the end: ASATO MAA SAD GAMAYA( Lead me from the Untruth to the Truth) TAMASO MAA JYOTIR GAMAYA( Lead me from Darkness to Light) MRITYUR MAA AMRITAM GAMAYA( Lead me from Death to Immortality) OM SHAANTI SHAANTI SHAANTI ( Om peace peace peace) One of the most prominent Mantra taught and chanted in our home, thanks to my mom. Also not just song but food also differs a lot. Bengali are called MACHE BHAATE BANGALI ( Fish + Rice = Bengali). They know how to cook Fish best and yes I may not be a Bengali but when you have a mom you got to love the culture.

[@srijitachakraborty3765]

You have explained everything beautifully

[@craxzorb25]

OMG!!!!! your 'non-bengali'-ness just blew me away!!!! 🤩

[@mimis.5139]

@@srijitachakraborty3765 thank you. Just put my thoughts on the comment space. Coz they said that they couldn't find someone explaining a way to start or find Bengali music or understanding it's background so I just tried to give them some hints

[@mimis.5139]

@@craxzorb25 haha did it hit home?😄

[@shuvamadhikary]

The whole podcast explained most eloquently

[@aneirdo2780]

I love it. Was waiting for it. I think bengali writers excel at keeping up with the tradition and exceptional lyricism. Most of the time extremely poetic

[@SomnathBhowmick]

Best show so far!❤️ Missed a traditional Rabindrasangeet and you two sometimes look like a twin 🙂

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

The song is Wrongly used with the content. The song is romantic but used in pathos in the movie.

[@anontaku1]

You need to do this type of 1 hour long reaction for 1. Rabindra Songs 2. Bangla Band songs (Both from India and Bangladesh) 3. Bengali Folk songs

[@ki2_sp]

Damn starting with my most fav bengali song 💗

[@kausim1069]

Buddy I m from Darjeeling, thanks, but u missed the legends... Manna Dey, kishore Kumar, AND legend of all legends Ravithakur Rabindranath Tagor ( Ravindra Sangeet) 🙏🙏

[@King-pp1ji]

Hmm

[@nerdquinn7787]

Asatoma Sadgamaya is the Sanskrit Mantra fusioned with this Bengali song Here is the translation From ignorance, lead me to truth; From darkness, lead me to light; From death, lead me to immortality OM peace, peace, peace. Look, the sky is full of light, See, the stars make it so bright! Feel, as the world rushes by, The wind runs here & there, low & high. So many things of joy and celebration, But without me, they make no sense either. Let my fists be full of might, Let my eyes be full of tears/ sight. So that when time comes to give me a look, I can keep everything in order, by the book! (Basically means by death all my work is finished) Don't be shy, don't just go into the night! Here is no death, not even age. Come HERE my friends, alright!

[@asg1183]

1st, that's Rupam of the legendary band FOSSILS, maybe that's a anupam roy song, but when you tap into FOSSILS'S sings, you shall find the ultimate song depth and bengali range.

[@aninditabanerjee2420]

I had such a blast. Loved to watch you guys love the songs that are so close to my heart. I love 'Bojhena', 'preme pora baron', 'asadoma satgamayaha', 'majhe majhe tobo'-but this version was a first for me. It was divine to watch you guys enjoy each one of these songs. Efra with his learning Hindi and now Bengali is so entertaining and endearing. So wholesome (even with all the swearing 😉) I've had so much to say but it escapes me now. Oh yes.... Majhe majhe was not made for this music video. It was written and composed by the pride of India - Gurudeb Rabindranath Tagore, Asia's first Nobel laureate. His compositions were chosen as India's , and Bangladesh's national anthems. His songs are lyrically, and musically so rich, we have a separate genre of music called Rabindra-Sangeet. You should check out some of them. Also out of the more modern songs, I would have loved to see you react to 'Kichhu Kichhu kotha' -by Arijeet and Kaushiki Chakroborty (the name that was eluding you in the vid) and 'Tomake' from Parineeta by Shreya.

[@sangeetaroy7559]

Being a bengali I think the prayer song is Arijit's best song..

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

Its bcs of the Upanishads hymn.

[@sangeetaroy7559]

The line "Bole aay re chhute aay re twara "is taken from a bengali song ," oi Mahasindhur opar theke'and this song was sung by Krishnachandra Dey and later by his nephew Manna Dey..

[@kuchyaadeinkuchbatein]

Are you from kolkata?

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

@@sangeetaroy7559 I know, lots Bengalis doesn't even know the Twora word usage as well. What more u expect from condom kobi ? Atleast we r glad that he maintained the sanctity & seriousness of this Upanishadic Hymn based song.

[@sangeetaroy7559]

@@kuchyaadeinkuchbatein yes

[@turtle30978]

it's always makes me emotional seeing your reactions on indian music.. I don't know why but your reactions always just go through my heart. Thank you for reveling the mystery of Indian Musics. Just think you are unable to understand the words but you feel for it, that is the best thing... i can't explain in words..... Thank you..

[@nausaadzaman1805]

I'm really surprised that you haven’t acquainted with Rabindra Sangeet yet! Tagore songs are like therapy to any bengali. It's a name of emotion to whole Bengali spoken community of East+West; even to non-bengalis too.

[@spforiginals2962]

You are missed to many great music because Bengali music is one of the best and oldest music in India I hope you cover slowly many more West Bengal music

[@Kathakathan11]

Oldest music in India 😂😂😂😂 That’s Carnatic dear, Bengali is medieval era language, the language is new herself. 😂😂

[@adityasanyal4896]

@@Kathakathan11 the phrase "one of the" is mentioned. Hope you can read

[@GAANERFERIWALA]

Hi this is Arindam from Kolkata, West Bengal. Another shade of Bengali music is Bangla Rock music. Rupam islam is basically belongs to that community. He is Vocalist and lyricist of the Rock band FOSSILS. West Bengal has a very rich history of band music. It starts back in 70s. Must explore the Rock and metal culture of West Bengal. Because Bengali music is just incomplete without Bangla bands. If you need any more information about it please let me know.

[@VitaminPutin911]

I want Assamese Music Special 🇮🇳 next friday. It is sometimes same as the West Bengal's Bengali music. But more folk and EDM are there. Here is my list 1. Kong Seng - Neel Akash 2. Tumi Xubakh - Sannidhya Bhuyan 3. Rati Rati - Zubeen Garg 4. Pahar Bogai Bogai - Krishnamoni Chutia 5. Ongkita - Shankuraj Konwar

[@subircal]

"Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya" means "From darkness, lead me to light" It is from the Shanthi Mantra from The Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upanishad which is one of the older, "primary" (mukhya) Upanishads. The full Mantra and the meaning in English is "Aum Asato mā sad gamaya Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya Mṛtyormā amṛtam gamaya Aum śānti śānti śāntiḥ " (Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad 1.3.28) meaning of which is - "From ignorance, lead me to truth; From darkness, lead me to light; From death, lead me to immortality Aum peace, peace, peace " -

[@ronilmac111]

Loved your reactions always.. Your reactions are so full of music details☺️ I'm glad you reacted Shreya's this performance.. It's very underrated😃

[@sima_2751]

sweetest language in the world 🌍 proud moment 🥺

[@surojeetchatterji9966]

First Nobel Prize winning language in literature from Asia.

[@andysenclave]

Bengal was the center of culture which served the world through the voice of India for decades. It still produces immense talents who mostly achieve their excellence in the form of art, literature and science but from other majestic places based in India. India is truly deep, cultural and sublime if you want to explore.

[@naigambhatt847]

Greatly appreciate you guys checking out music from India as well as disecting it deeply to cherish it.. Makes me feel proud..! I see that you do enjoy Sanjay leela Bhansali's works.. I don't think you have checked out one of the jems of him I like called "Yoon Shabnami" from "Saawariya" would definitely provide recommendations if you need..

[@arijit1197]

That's The Beauty of Our Country. The Most Diverse Country in terms of Culture😊❤. Shreya Di, Arijit, and Rupam Da, We are really Proud to Have Them😊. There are Some masterpieces by Them Plz React to Those Songs too. I have to say that, Bengali Musical History is Very Glorious, I request You To Listen to, Rabindrasangeet, Hemant Mukharjee, Kishore Da, Manna Dey, Shyamal Mitra, Salil Choudhury's Unbeatable Classics. Btw, Lata Ji Sang a Lot of Bengali Songs (Probably Second Most after Hindi, In Her Interview She, Said She was Deeply Connected with Bengali Culture and Literatures) But, Actually, She was From Mumbai❤

[@Arijitsinghfan146]

Greatly Said Bro❤️

[@souravsharma8749]

True Brother 👍

[@krishnadidi9727]

Arijit and Shreya Di🥰. Love From Maharashtra ❤️

[@SourodipRoy9]

Hello Waleska Herrera, I really love your contents and particularly this video as it is close to my heart, really really loved it amigos, Thank You so much for portraying so beautifully and with all the expressions I can say you really enjoyed it all and learned the language real quick, really proud of it and thankful as well. As a suggestion If you make a video on West Bengal, you can make a separate video to talk about facts and everything about Bengal and Bengali History (which includes music, language and literature, as it is very intriguing). Furthermore, if you are making a part two anytime soon (please make it pretty soon as a request) I would like to recommend a few songs you you can add to the list :- 1.) Bhromor by Surajit 2.) Amake amar moto thakte dao by Anupam Roy 3.) Sing nei tobu naam tar singho by Kishore Kumar 4.) Mone pore Ruby Ray by RD Burman 5.) Nilanjana (Se prothom prem amar) by Nachiketa 6.) Prithibita naki choto hote hote by Mohiner Ghoraguli 7.) Halud Pakhi by Cactus 8.) Many many more world famous Bengali Folks. 9.) and tons of songs by Noble Prize Winner Poet Kaviguru Rabindranath Tagore. If you do read this please do let me know, I can help you with the songs and search. Thank You for highlighting West Bengal and Bengalis, along with the language we the people are very sweet as well (you shall find it, not being presumptuous) well.

[@anontaku1]

+1

[@awwrko140]

YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT JAO PAKHI BOLO THE STUDIO VERSION, SHE WON SEVERAL AWARDS FOR IT.. AND ALSO 'PHERARI MON', FOR WHICH SHE WON THE NATIONAL AWARD

[@vijeshk.r2927]

This is really cool 👍🏻 Keep exploring. Waiting for Tamil music special, Malayalam music special, Kannada music special etc. podcasts..

[@hellohi7158]

Please react to Nina Burmi-Thumri. Northeastern and Eastern languages like Bengali and Odia sound more like Tagalog or Japanese because they convert V's to B and A's to O's for most of the words and you guys would be surprised to know that there are Mongoloid looking people in the Northeastern part of India..They have their own cultures and are very diverse and their languages sound like Thai/Tagalog/Vietnamese/Burmese etc

[@n-e-h-a]

I've seen many reaction videos tbh but you guys are the best... You guys are very sweet... You always talk the main things and never exaggerate anything... ♥♥ and today's video is really very lovely... Love from West Bengal , India🇮🇳♥

[@kuchyaadeinkuchbatein]

Are you from kolkata?

[@spforiginals2962]

Bengali film industry is also oldest in India many big names come from Bengal and Indian first Oscar winner satyajit ray also from West Bengal and i suggest you watch a musical web series tansener tanpura on your movie channel you learn many things about Indian classical.

[@aninditabanerjee2420]

...also I'd recommend you to watch the studio version of 'Jao Pakhi Bolo' too. The live one is beautiful but the original is a whole different mood. I can almost feel the cool rain drenched breeze caressing me. The 'taan'( I'm not sure what else to call it) that Shreya took here and that you loved are actually done by a male vocalist in the original. You won't be disappointed. Go for it.

[@kishorasre9577]

Guys... You missed a gem "Kichhu Kichhu Kotha..." by Arjit Singh & Kaushiki. Do react to it plz.

[@sumanbiswas7580]

You guys are hitting us with nostalgia and making us cry !!.... I cry when i feel overlay nostalgic and you guys do that often ..... And doing it now

[@princekha4540]

Proud to be be born in West Bengal. So many Great artists are from here ❤️🙏.

[@arijitcreation09]

Love from West Bengal ❤ so proud am bengali 😊

[@motionislife4879]

Lata & Asha are from Maharashtra...you missed the legends Manna Dey, Hemanta Kumar. Hemant kumar sang and composed great songs sung by Lata, Kishore. Then Salil Choudhury is there..Bappi Lahiri..SD Barman(cultural Bengali, but actually Tripuri).

[@Bakaranger2712]

My mum loves asotama sadgamya by Arijit…. Whenever I feel low … I put this music and it does wonder😌

[@chayanmondal2849]

Arijit singh and Shreya ghoshal both my favourites belong to murshidabad in west bengal that's where my home is.....proud❤❤

[@SattickDas2001]

5:36 barfi was shot in West Bengal actually, the northern part, Darjeeling region.

[@avijit1981happy]

Bengali indeed is the sweetest language 😌 The Song from Autograph was sang by Rupam Islam, not Anupam Roy 😊

[@arkopalray]

It was composed by Anupam Roy

[@sanjuktaroyprofile]

26:55 You said Anupam Roy, and played a song that's sung by Rupam Islam (he is a Bengali rock icon). The song's music was done by Anupam Roy I think

[@barshadas9498]

Pls do part 2❤️❤️ And pls react on Pran dite chai by Shreya ghoshal Kichu kichu kotha by Arijit Singh and kaushiki Chakraborty Hridoyer rong by Lognojita Chakraborty Kalo jole kuchla tole by rishi Panda (folk song) Bismillah by Arijit Singh Tui chuli jokhon by Arijit Singh Tapa tini by Imon Chakraborty and ananya Jolporing by anupam Roy Aage ki Sundar din kataitam by the folk diariyz Bhebe dekhecho ki by mohiner ghoraguli (pls check out the lyrics of this song) Sohage adore by anupam Roy

[@riteshray7707]

The song "Majhe Majhe Tobo" was not really made for the movie. It was penned down by the legendary poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and is one of the many songs that are part of Rabindra Sangeet (Rabindra's Music). It is a very old composition but the way it still holds relevance today is a testament to it's timelessness ❤ Loved the episode, btw!

[@indian.channelb1]

Love this. Please do this for other parts of India (Mollywood, Kollywood, Tollywood...) ♥️

[@kanchankushwaha6882]

They are not all from West Bengal but famous Indian singers sings in many of Indian languages and not just 1 language So you will find them exploring in many of regional music industries as well. It's just beautiful ❤️

[@akashsarkar8888]

are you from india..🙄🙄

[@kanchankushwaha6882]

@@akashsarkar8888 yes

[@akashsarkar8888]

@@kanchankushwaha6882 so wiki their birth place and mother toungue....... lata ji is not form bengal but her co-singer's( 90%) are from bengal...

[@kanchankushwaha6882]

@@akashsarkar8888 I never said anyone being from Bengal or not though 🤔 I said not everyone is from Bengal And singers in India sing in many of our Indian languages

[@TonaldDrump兀]

bro, arijit and shreya those are the best singers of india, and both are bengali ! i'm proud to be a bengali.

[@rohanchoudhury8043]

The great classical singer Kaushiki Chakraborty is Bengali from WB , Shreya & Shaan are Bengalis but born in other states ...Arijit maternal side is Bengali ...Pritam is from WB

[@swati_pandeyy]

Shreya is literally the best. Her voice pierces the heart bro. She is love❤❤❤

[@subhajitpramanick1475]

Love from Bengal. Bengali is the most beautiful language in world.

[@bollyfan1330]

She saw the music industry change and she single handedly changed the music industry, no really !!

[@ullaskrishnan79]

Thanks for checking other music industries of India...Really enjoyed this one even though I am not Bengali (always love Bengali culture, music and literature)...I hope you also get to experience some of the magic of music in 'malayalam'...was very disappointed with that compilation of songs in south you reacted to lately (it wasn't your fault) as it didn't have any quality songs...I would be very happy to provide you with some of the suggestions if you need (Some of the big names in Indian music industry like KJ Yesudas, KS Chitra come from Malayalam and I don't think you have heard them enough)

[@nerdquinn7787]

Proud to be a Bengali....so yeah this is obviously my favourite podcast... lots of love and kisses to you guys♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@pritymajumdar9684]

The plot of Barfi is located in west bengal it's Darjeeling (the hill station) and Kolkata