Shirish Waghmode is a member of the family that ran the music store, Maharashtra Watch & Gramophone Co, Dadar(W), Mumbai for a record 91 years! From 78 RPM to EPs and then to LPs and then from cassettes to CDs & DVDs, they have been witness to every milestone that technology wrought. Shirish is passionate about Marathi, Hindi and English music in equal measure and has been a public speaking coach and a compere (two shows of Jagjit Singh being the crowning glory). He enjoys writing about music.

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Main Dekhoon To Sahi Duniya Tumhe Kaise Sataati Hai

Tum apna ranj-o-gham is a song that breaks the mould, creating a defining moment in the portrayal of women in our films. An exploration of the song written by Sahir.

Tasveer Teri Dil Mera Behla Na Sakegi

Shirish Waghmode analyses the beauty of the famous ghazal Tasveer teri dil mera behla na sakegi. Shirish also pens an ode to Talat Mahmood, the silken voiced singer.

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