Unexpectedly, two of Bhupen's Calcutta Anglo Gujarati School friends with whom he had lost contact for years, have been reunited with him; at least, by phone. One (Kanchan and Jyotsna) lives in India and the other (Rashmi and Veena) is in USA.
Frequently, they talk and reminisce of old times. Some of reminiscences include songs. Rashmi sent a Boot polish song, Chali Kaunse Desh..., that he remembers Bhupen singing very well.
He also sent something else that was sung by Jagmohan and a history that I was unaware of. Based on Kalidas' epical poem, a movie called Meghdoot was made. A Faiyyaz Hashmi, a hindu who converted to muslim wrote the lyrics based on Meghdoot epic and Kamal Dasgupta provided the music.
Between the two I prefer Jagmohan song. I am posting it (not Chali Kaunse Desh..) as an homage to their friendship.
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