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Monica Kar

Monica Kar has her BA in English Literature from the University of Delhi. She now lives in St. Charles, Missouri, USA, where she wears many hats. While she has worked in Publishing, Retail, Education and Construction in various roles, she has been a free-lance editor since 1987, and is currently part time editor with Learning and Creativity-Silhouette Magazine. In 2015 she started writing about her first passion – Hindi film songs of the Golden Age for an online music group. She welcomes suggestions and critiques on her writing as it makes her learn and grow as a writer.

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Rajinder Krishan lyricist (part 3)

Rajinder Krishan — Hum Kuchh Nahi Kehte (Part 3)

Monica Kar concludes her 3-part essay on lyricist Rajinder Krishan with this part exploring his work with C Ramchandra and Madan Mohan.
Rajinder Krishan lyricist (part 2)

Rajinder Krishan — Hum Kuchh Nahi Kehte (Part 2)

Monica Kar explores Rajinder Krishan’s repertoire in a 3-part series. Part 2 explores his songs written for composers that he worked a little more with.
Rajinder Krishan lyricist (part 1)

Rajinder Krishan — Hum Kuchh Nahi Kehte (Part 1)

Monica Kar explores Rajinder Krishan’s repertoire in a 3-part series, starting with Part 1 published today, as a tribute on the lyricist’s birth anniversary.
Anokhi Raat A Unique Look at the Bitter Truths

Anokhi Raat – A Unique Look at the Bitter Truths

Sundeep Pahwa and Monica Kar look back at Asit Sen’s Anokhi Raat, a unique film that told the story of an unusual stormy night with some memorable songs.
Mukesh and Raj Kapoor

Mukesh: A Different Romance in the Voice

A tribute to Mukesh that simply celebrates this singer for being who he was with sincerity and goodness resonating in his voice.

Khayyam: The Gentle Giant

With Mohammad Zahur Khayyam’s passing at age 92, an entire musical era passes into the ages. An era of adab, ehtram and zahaanat.
Ravi SD Burman Roshan

Musically Yours, 1963 – Part 4

In Part 4, Monica Kar explores the amazing innovations that were part of the music created by three legends – Ravi, Roshan and SD Burman in 1963.

Musically Yours, 1963: Part 3

In Part 3 of the series, Monica Kar explores the enduring magic of three composer-duos – Shankar Jaikishan, Kalyanji-Anandji and Laxmikant-Pyarelal!
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Musically Yours, 1963: Part 2

Monica Kar explores the Hindi film music composers who made her birth year, 1963, rich with their art, skill and magic. Presenting a bouquet of songs.
hindi film songs of 1963

Musically Yours, 1963

Revisiting the year 1963 in Hindi film music, with 22 music directors giving quality music. Monica Kar pays a personal tribute to 12 MDs and their immortal songs.

Barsat Ki Raat Part 2: The Qawwali Duels

While Part 1 dealt with the romance that began on a rainy night, Part 2 explores the multi-hued nuances of the 3 stunning qawwalis in Barsat Ki Raat (1960).

Chalo Ik Baar Phir Se: The Versatility of Ravi

Music Director Ravi’s compositions are hummable, memorable and as alive in our memories as yesterday. Monica Kar profiles this phenomenal, prolific composer.
barsat ki raat a musical romance

Barsat Ki Raat Part 1: A Musical Romance

Monica Kar revisits the classic musical Barsat Ki Raat 1960, exploring the songs and scenes of this delightful romantic story.

The Uncommon Roshan

What sets legendary composer Roshan apart from his peers? What is the hallmark of his compositions? What makes him so intriguing? Monica Kar takes a look.