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Welcome back to Chai Time! Today we feature the one and only Shahrukh Khan. Never ever did I imagine myself getting starstruck, but on July 4th I was at the airport, saw a commotion, and in the next moment found myself face to face with THE SHAHRUKH KHAN! He held my hand and we walked together for a few steps. Still awe struck. Today’s chai is for you, Shahrukh.

SRK(Shahrukh Khan) Hit Songs - July 7, 2013

Mohd. Rafi is one of the legends of Indian Film Music. He had an illustrious career spanning 40 years and during this time he sung more than 12000 songs in Urdu,Hindi,Konkani, Bhojpuri, Oriya, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Sindhi, Kannada, Gujarati, Telugu, Maghi, Maithili and Assamese.

Last week, July 31st is his death anniversary  In this show we remember him and his music.

Yaad Na Jaaye Beete Dino Ki - Remembering Golden Voice of Mohd. Rafi

Qawwalis are folk songs mixed with devotional music performed in the Sufi Dargah. The Qawwali is one of the most popular genres in the Amir Khusrau tradition, and in a way it kept his fame alive throughout the years.

In today’s ChaiTime show we listen to famous Qawwalis from Hindi Movies.

Mehfil - E - Qawwali - March 17, 2013

Today is Shankar Mahadevan’s Birthday! Enjoy music by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy.

Khwabo Ke Parindey- Music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

In today’s ChaiTime Radio show, we will enjoy a flavor of popular songs which have a folk and regional touch in their lyrics and music. We will be playing oldies as well as the latest songs.

Sasural Genda Phool - Songs with folk and regional touch - Feb 17, 2013

In today’s Chai Time Show we will listen to an assortment of old melodies from  Hindi Movies. Due to the sports schedule at KZSU please watch out for change in time. Let us know your thoughts and suggestion on http//www.facebook.com/chaitimeradio

Khoya Khoya Chaand : Old Melodies - Feb 3, 2013

Yash Chopra, well known Bollywood film producer, director and founder of the prolific movie production company Yash Raj Films, passed away on Oct 21, 2012. 

Yash Raj films have produced hits like Deewar, Trishul, Dar, Silsila, Kabhie-Kabhie, Veer Zara, Ek Tha Tiger, Dhoom to name a few. His last film as a director “Jab tak hai jaan" is scheduled to be released in November. In this Chai Time show we remember him by playing songs of the movies produced by him as well as directed by him. May his soul rest in peace.

Songs from Yash Raj Films - Oct 28, 2012

“Bharat Ratna” Lata Mangeshkar turned 83 on Sept 28th, 2012. In this show, we will listen to Lataji’s duet songs from the golden era of Hindi Music.

Thank you all for sending your requests to me.  

Part 2 - Afternoon with Lata Mangeshkar's songs - Oct 14, 2012

"Bharat Ratna" Lata Mangeshkar turned 83 on Sept 28th, 2012. In this show, we will listen to Lataji’s solo songs from the golden era of Hindi Music. Send me your request at www.facebook.com/chaitimeradio and I will play your song.

Next week we will listen to memorable duets by Lata Mangeshkar and other legends of that era.

Part 1 - Afternoon with Lata Mangeshkar's songs - Sept 30, 2012

Kishore Kumar is one of the legendary singers from Hindi cinema. Anyone who has grown with Hindi movie songs is bound to have moments in their life when Kishore Kumar’s voice and songs have touched the right cord.

 August 4th was his 84th birthday and in today’s Chaitime we celebrate the genius of Kishore Kumar and listen to some of his memorable songs.

Musafir Hoon Yaaron - An Afternoon with Kishore Kumar - Aug 18, 2013

Badtameez Dil - New Bollywood Songs - Sept 1, 2013

In this ChaiTime show we celebrate Asha Tai's 80th birthday and her journey of 65 years in Hindi music Industry. This show is inspired by an article by Shreya Sethuraman in Hindustan Times, in which Asha Tai shared her favorite songs and little background about each one of them.

Enjoy the melodious and mesmerizing voice of Asha Bhosle.

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko - Asha Bhosle Special - Sept 15, 2013

In this Chaitime show, we listen to melodious voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

Jiya Dhadak Dhadak - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Songs - Sept 22, 2013

Jagjit Singh passed away two years back on October 10th. In today’s Chai Time we will listen to memorable songs and ghazals by Jagjit Singh. 

दुनिया जिसे कहते हैं  जादू का खिलौना है
मिल जाए तो मिट्टी है  खो जाए तो सोना है

दुनिया, कभी सोना तो कभी मिट्टी ये गहरी बातें, ये फ़लसफे तो हम बहुत आगे जाकर, बड़े होकर जान पाते हैं लेकिन बचपन इन सबसे अछूता होता है, मासूम होता है। आनेवाली ज़िंदगी के थपेड़ों से अंजान, बचपन तो बस दौड़ना जानता है, भागना जानता है। साथियों, मैं जब भी झुर्रियों से लिपटा कोई चेहरा देखती हूँ, तो लगता है कि एक कहानी होगी इस चेहरे के पीछे और ऐसी कई कहानियाँ हर चेहरे के पीछे लेकिन एक चीज़ जो सबके लिए एक सी होती है, वो है बचपन। सबका एक अतीत-बचपन… हर कोई दौड़ता है, भागता है, बारिश में बेशुमार भीगता है, धूप में नंगे पाँव घूमता है, साथियों के साथ शरारतें करने में मशगूल रहता है, तब कोई शोर कोलाहल नहीं लगता, कोई शाम उदास नहीं होती, हर दिन एक नया आगाज़ होता है और बस खुशियों का खज़ाना होता है। फिर हम बड़े होने लगते हैं, ज़िंदगी की रेलपेल में लग जाते हैं, कुछ पाने की होड़ में जुट जाते हैं, पा भी लेते हैं लेकिन…लेकिन वो बचपन की मासूम खुशी फिर कभी दस्तक नहीं देती और तब लगता है कि सब कुछ छिन जाए तो चलेगा पर वो आँगन, वो गलियाँ, वो दिन वो बचपन वापस मिल जाएँ|


ये दौलत भी ले लो, ये शोहरत भी ले लो भले छीन लो मुझसे मेरी जवानी
मगर मुझको लौटा दो बचपन का सावन, वो कागज की कश्ती, वो बारिश का पानी

The above ghazals and all of his work will stay with us forever.

Wo Kagaz Ki Kashti Wo Baarish Ka Pani - A Tribute to Jagjit Singh - Oct. 13, 2013

Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli - Golden voice of Manna De

Sonu Nigam is one of the very loved and respected singers  from Indian Movie Industry. In this show we play some of his hit songs and wish him all the best for his upcoming live performance at SAP center, San jose, CA on May 25th. This is a charity show to help Sankara Eye Foundation.

Suraj Hua Maddham - Sonu Nigam Hit Songs - May 25, 2014

In this show, we celebrate R D Burman's music with some of his most loved songs.

Rahul Dev Burman, affectionately known as R.D. Burman or Pancham da, was a trailblazing music composer who left an indelible mark on the Indian film industry. Born on June 27, 1939, he was the son of the legendary composer Sachin Dev Burman. R.D. Burman revolutionized Bollywood music with his unique and innovative compositions that seamlessly fused Indian classical and Western musical elements. His diverse repertoire encompassed soulful ballads and peppy rock numbers, earning him acclaim as one of India's foremost music directors. Despite his untimely demise on January 4, 1994, his timeless melodies continue to resonate deeply with audiences, ensuring his enduring legacy in the hearts of music lovers worldwide.

Piya Tu Ab to Aaja - Celebrating R D Burman's Music  - July 5th, 2015

In this episode we celebrate Amitabh Bachchan's birthday. We listen to his memorable dialogues, recitation of Madhushala and some of memorable songs from his movies many of them in his own voice.

For Hindi Lovers : http://chai-time-radio.tumblr.com/post/100338534973/aaye-tum-yaad-mujhe-celebrating-amitabh-bachchans 

Aaye Tum Yaad Mujhe - Celebrating Amitabh Bachchan’s Birthday - October 11, 2014

In this episode of ChaiTime we enjoy all time hit love songs written by Gulzar. Gulzar is one of the most respected and influential lyricist, director and poet from Hindi film industry. Gulzar has been awarded with Padma Bhushan, Sahitya academy award,   Dada Saheb Phalke award and Academy award for best original song, Jai Ho. Along with these he has won numerous Filmfare and national awards.

Dil Dhoondta Hai - Gulzar’s All Time Hit Love Songs - April 5, 2015

ओ जाने वाले हो सके तो लौट के आना
बचपन के तेरे मीत तेरे संग के सहारे
ढूँढेंगे तुझे गली-गली सब ये गम के मारे
ढूंढेगी हर निगाह कल तेरा ठिकाना

ओ जाने वाले…

When we lose someone, they are gone but their memories stay with us forever. In this ChaiTime show, we pay a tribute to them and to the great masters whose music from 50s and 60s is still alive and is cherished. I was introduced to this great music by my Dad and this program is dedicated to him.

Shraddhanjali, A Tribute - Hindi Songs from 50s and 60s - May 5, 2013

Chai Time is a weekly program in Hindi and English, on Stanford Radio, KSZU 90.1 FM. The program explores current events and issues relevant to South Asian literature, culture and music. The program is hosted by Pranjali Sirasao who teaches in Department of South & Southeast Asian Studies, UC Berkeley. In the past she has taught in Stanford University and UC Davis. The program is heard in more than 100 countries around the world.

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