Even after 27 years, this ‘sad song’ brings tears to the eyes; the incomplete love story still holds its charm. Even after 27 years, this ‘sad song’ brings tears to the eyes, the incomplete love story still has its charm

Many songs are included in the list of sad songs of Bollywood, but have you ever heard any non-film song which makes your soul tremble after listening to it? We are talking about that historical ghazal, released 27 years ago in 1999, which left a deep impression on the hearts of music lovers without the support of any film. This 12-minute masterpiece is still considered one of the most painful songs of the century.

The spiritual voice of Chhote Majeed Shola

Whenever we talk about the world of Ghazal, the name of Jagjit Singh or Pankaj Udas comes first, but behind this painful tale, the name of singer Chhote Majeed Shola is written in golden letters. The magic that Majeed Saheb created with his voice remains intact even today. His ghazal ‘Woh Ladki Yaad Aati Hai’ is enough to refresh the memories of anyone’s lost love.

How did this epic of pain come to be?

The depth of this ghazal can be gauged from its making. Its music was composed by renowned composer Rajendra Prasanna, while the words by lyricist Hamid Ansari painted a picture of an ‘unfinished love story’ that every lover could relate to. This 12-minute journey takes the listener straight into the streets of the past, where pain and memories remain the only companions.

‘Superhit’ even in the digital age

Even in the era of social media and YouTube, the craze for this ghazal has not diminished. The video version of this ghazal available on the official YouTube channel of T-Series has been viewed more than 19 million times. Millions of likes are proof that even though times have changed, this painful song by Chhote Majeed Shola still touches today’s young generation. If you haven’t heard it yet, you’ve probably missed one of the most touching parts of the music world.