Theme of the week #7: Lullaby/Lori

A lullaby is the first form of music that a child listens to...a calming song used to relax and lull one to sleep. These songs have various ancient origins, but most include modern music. Parents and caregivers have included lullabies in their child's bedtime routine for years. A lullaby is generally based on a 6/8 time signature with a gentle, rhythmic melody.

Soothing the mind from anxiety and stress is key to not just improving the quality, but also the quantity of sleep.Lullabies not only help distract the mind from stressors, but it also creates association with going to bed.

I'm sure, some of you have sung lullaby/lori from Hindi movies to your child. Or some of these loris have a special place in your heart. The best part about these loris is that they never grow old. Here are some of my favorite lullabies in Hindi and mother tongue, Marathi.

Movie: Sujata

Song: Nanhi kali sonay chali

Music: S D Burman

Artist: Geeta Dutt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGUGnPoNHM0

Movie: Kunwara baap

Song: Aa ri aa ja

Music: Rajesh Roshan

Artist: Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZSHafnt86w

Song: Neej majhya nandlala

Music: Shrinivas Khale

Artist: Lata Mangeshkar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6wlluElUsQ

Movie: Bala gau kashi angaai

Song: Nimbonichya jhada maage

Music: N. Datta

Artist: Suman Kalyanpur

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDcJPHKv-bo&t=5s

Thank you, Mukta for this gorgeous theme and the lullabies you posted.

Nanhi kali sone chali is THE lori for me. I think it might be my favorite lori ever. I think it embodies the essence of a lori with its soft, lilting tune and the promise by the mother to the child that everything is going to be okay - just go to sleep.

I loved the Marathi songs you posted too especially Neej Majhya Nandlala.

There is something so sweet, so reassuring about a lullaby right? Even adults need it!

Here's another perennial favorite of mine:

Song: Dheere se aaja ri ankhiyan mein

Movie: Albela (1951)

Music: C.Ramchandra

Lyrics: Rajinder Kishen

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar (there's a version by Chitalkar too)

Actor: Bhagwan, I'm not sure who the actress playing his sister is - if anyone knows please chime in. Meanwhile, I'll also do some research 😆

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa6TEYP6maU

Neej majhya is now may favourite, my nephew loves it 😆 I too promptly sleep whenever it's played 🤣

Nimbonichya jhada maage ❤️ oooffff this melody!!! 🤗

https://youtu.be/GqDqZIRB8Uk

Devki gaate angaai.. my sister sung it for her kids and I love it so much ❤️

Posting this one - because it's as heartbreaking as it's sweet. 😭

How does this song manage to make me cry every time I hear it?

It's the tune , the singing, the lyrics, the actors - everything. Just perfection.

Song: Kanne Kalaimane

Movie: Moondram Pirai (1982)- Tamil

Music: Ilaiyaraja

Lyrics: Kavignar Kannadasan

Singer: K.J. Yesudas

Actors: Kamalahasan, Sridevi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtgU6lIBz5A

Originally posted by: Satrangi_Curls

Neej majhya is now may favourite, my nephew loves it 😆 I too promptly sleep whenever it's played 🤣

Nimbonichya jhada maage ❤️ oooffff this melody!!! 🤗

I have slept to Neej majhya nandlala 100s of times as an adult. 😃

https://youtu.be/GqDqZIRB8Uk

Kanha jhopla

Originally posted by: NerdyMukta

I have slept to Neej majhya nandlala 100s of times as an adult. 😃

and yet, this dheet Lil nephew of mine won't sleep. It has to be played on loop 5-7 times at least for him to doze off. 🤣

Infants are built different 😆

Originally posted by: LizzieBennet

Posting this one - because it's as heartbreaking as it's sweet. 😭

How does this song manage to make me cry every time I hear it?

It's the tune , the singing, the lyrics, the actors - everything. Just perfection.

Song: Kanne Kalaimane

Movie: Moondram Pirai (1982)- Tamil

Music: Ilaiyaraja

Lyrics: Kavignar Kannadasan

Singer: K.J. Yesudas

Actors: Kamalahasan, Sridevi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtgU6lIBz5A

One of the best compositions from Illaiyaraja!!

Here is the Hindi version of this song which is equally heart tugging.

Movie: Sadma (1983)

Song: Surmai ankhiyon mein

Music: Ilaiyaraja

Artist: Yesudas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr-CmAgS5-Q

Here is a lori which is as melodious in male voice as in female voice.

Movie: Nauker

Song: Chandi re jhoom

Music: R. D. Burman

Artist: Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-iywGo9IgY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHVMtfI6DLg

https://youtu.be/Vuy5hftWOHg

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