धुप के सिक्के: एक काव्यमय यात्रा

by Prasoon Joshi, प्रसून जोशी

Songs and music are an integral part of Indian cinema and have helped film-makers complement and enhance their narratives in numerous ways for decades. A large part of the responsibility of weaving the song into the fabric of the story lies with the songwriter.

Dhoop ke Sikke: Ek Kavyamay Yatra offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the nation’s best loved poet-lyricists. Whether it is the tender ‘Ma’ from Taare Zameen Par, the inspirational ‘Khoon Chala’ from Rang De Basanti or the fun-filled ‘Sasural Genda Phool’ from Delhi 6, Prasoon Joshi’s songs have never failed to touch a chord with audiences. A collection of some of his best songs in Hindi, with a thought-provoking perspective on what goes into the making of a song by the master lyricist, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever loved poetry and songs.

Genres: Poetry, Nonfiction

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2016

Reviews

[rahul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edit:12/02/2016

Kya Bataoon Maa Kahan Hoon Main
Yahan Udney Ko Mere Khula Aasmaan Hai
Tere Kisson Jaisa Bhola Salona
Jahan Hain Yahan Sapno Vala
Meri Patang Ho Befikar Udd Rahi Hai Maa
Dor Koi Loote Nahin Beech Se Kaate Na

Aaja Saanjh Hui Mujhe Teri Fikar
Dhundhla Gayi Dekh Meri Nazar Aa Ja Na



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Couldn't sleep last night. after having read this with the sounds of Rehman just right there word after word.


Sipiyon ki hoonth se moti chalak rahiein hai
Ghazlon ki sohbat mein geet bhi bhek rahi hai
samundar lehron ki lehron ki chadar odh ke so raha hai

Per mein jagu ek khumari ek nasa sa ek nasa sa ho raha hai

Tu magar hai bekhabar hai bekhabar...


Earlier in the day, when I read this too.


Thaire paani, jaisa lamhaa
Chedo na ise hil jaayengi gehraayiyaan
Thandi saanson, ke sheher mein
Dekho to zara bolti hain kya parchaaiyaan
Kehne ko baaki hai kya
Aankhon ne sab keh to diya


Seekho na naino ki bhasha piya
Keh rahi tumse yeh khamoshiyaan....



Then there is Lukka Chupi ( Rang De Basanti) , Maa ( Taren Zameen Par) among other gems.

So five stars over and over.

[✿~R.J~⁠✿ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I bought this book to read poems written by Mr. Prasoon but unfortunately this book consists of Bollywood songs written by him which we all have already listened to through the media. Very few poems are there in the book.

No doubt he is a great writer but this book was not what I was expecting it to be. No hard feelings.

[Ankita Chauhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

प्रसून जोशी पहले भी पसंद थे अब उनके लेखन से थोड़ा और प्यार हो गया

[Amit Tiwary · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very ordinary, not worth it.

Very ordinary book. Just self appraisal and very less detail of creative process or explanation of feelings and thoughts around a song. Lesson learned : one should not buy a book consisting songs and its so called journey or any book by a person who is known as lyricist rather than poet.

[Bhawana Somaaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Over the years many songwriters have compiled their film songs into books like Kaifi Azmi, Gulzar, Javed Akhtar and among the contemporary writers it is Prasoon Joshi, who values the importance of documentation. This book published by Rupa & Publications has Prasoon Joshi’s 21 films and 55 songs which includes Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Taare Zameen Par and more. All the songs are divided into three sections – the original Hindi script, followed by the roman script which elaborates on the Hindi script, then the English translation and then there is back up which tells you about how the director briefed him on the situation of the song and how he arrived at the words. In the preface and in the last word of the book, Prasoon tells you about his memories of his native place and what has been the influences on his life, career and everything. So, the author weaves magic with words and you get a glimpse of his songs and films also his thoughts and his life. So go for it, it is worth it. And yes, the favourite song of mine of Prasoon Joshi, I think it’s everyone’s favourite, is Taare Zameen Par’s ‘Tujhe Sab Hai Pata Meri Maa’.

[Pratik Bharat Palor · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔟 के 🔟 हैं 'धूप के सिक्के' ✒👌📖

अपने पसन्द के बहुत सारे फिल्मी गीतों को उनकी रचना की कथा या पृष्ठभूमि के साथ पढ़ना कितना आनन्ददायक हो सकता है, ये इस पुस्तक को पढ़े बिना आप नहीं जान सकते। प्रयोगात्मक, सार्थक, रोचक, मधुर एवं आकर्षक गीतों की रचना में सिद्धहस्त प्रसून जी को किसी परिचय की आवश्यकता नहीं है, किन्तु उनसे परिचय ना रखने वाला पाठक भी इस पुस्तक के माध्यम से उनका प्रशंसक बन जाए तो कोई आश्चर्य नहीं। आधुनिक प्रारूप में सन्देश प्रधान गीतों की रचना उन्हें विशेष बनाती है और गीतों के पीछे की कथाएँ इस पुस्तक को।

ये पुस्तक न केवल मनोरंजक है, अपितु ध्यान से पढ़ने पर ये भी बताती है कि एक गीत की रचना कैसे की जानी चाहिए और ये भी कि संगीत के बिना गीतों का सौन्दर्य कुछ अधूरा होता है। अपने शब्द, भाव, प्रवाह में पूर्ण होने पर भी गीत की सुन्दरी को संगीत की चुनरी ही सजाती है। साहित्य प्रेमियों तथा शिष्यों के लिए ये पुस्तक एक समान उपयोगी है।

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[Vishal Sharma · Rating 1 out of 5]

Regressive, inundate, gloomy.

In this book, there is nothing but movie songs and their stories, which he has told about 100 times in various interviews.

Full waste of money.

[Ã Ãzhârî]

Owsm book

[प्रशांत ‘बेबार’ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories and events behind the songs of Prasoon Joshi is shared pretty well for the readers. Somewhere I felt that apart from events the mental map while writing should have been written in a better clear way. Overall, a good read to know the real sense behind the songs.

[Tanwir Firoz]

Amazing book

[Dhanvant · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of the most beautiful of his lyrics by Prasoon Joshi is such a gem of a book. It includes some of his best works like Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, Phir Milenge, Hum Tum, Taare Zameen Par, Fanna and albums like Man Ke Manjire and Ab Ke Saavan.

The design and feel of this book is simply marvelous, and each song is provided with devanagari script, English transliteration and a really insightful section named writer's comment.

You will simply love this book and it will surely be one of your most favorites books of poetry.
Just go for it!!

[Tulika Chikersal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous book! It is a compilation of most of his compositions, their meaning and how and when did that thought occur to him.
It's a beautiful piece of art and lyrics worthy of appreciation! :)

[Rajesh Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice recounting of poetry by the poet himself.

[Anumeha · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is a good collection of songs but definitely not a kayamat yatra.