∞ TOTW # 18 | Creating Hope Through Action ∞

TW: If this topic makes you uncomfortable, please feel free to skip the TOTW. 

This is meant to be a safe space for all 🤍

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Hello Music Lovers, 

Since today is World Suicide Prevention Day, I wanted use my TOTW to raise awareness about it.

This is a reminder that YOU are needed and wanted in this world 💙

YOU are not alone, I'm proud of YOU for being the warrior that you are 💛

If you are struggling in any way, sending YOU prayers, thoughts and virtual hugs 💜

Let us strive to make a world worth living in 🩷

This week's theme is “Creating Hope Through Action”, and it is my hope that this thread serves as a reminder that everyone has a place in this world 💚

Language/Region/Era is no barrier, just be sensitive and remember this is a public forum.

I will try to compile a list of all songs in the second post at the end of the day. 

However, humble request to please check the last page of the thread and try to avoid repeating songs.

Thank You 

Songs

1. Wo Subah Kabhi to Aayegi

2. Jhoomti Chali Hawa, Yaad Aa Gaya Koi

3. Aa Chal Ke Tujhe, Main Le Ke Chalun

4. Mere Nazim, Mere Humsafar Udaas Naa Ho

5. Yeh Honsla

6. Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin

7. Jeete Hai Chal

8. Allah Ke Bande

9. Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe

10. Aas Paas Hai Khuda

11. Fix You

12. How To Save A Life

13. OK Not To Be OK

14. Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum

15. Humko Mann Ki Shakti Dena

16. Hośī Kāya Nirāśa - Marathi

17. Itni Shakti Humme Den Daata

18. Free

19. Head Above Water

20. Boulevard of Broken Dreams

21. Chal Akela Chal

22. Gham Chhodke Manao Rang

23. Leave a Light On

24. Ek Jindari

25. We All Could Use Some Help

26. Don't Be So Hard On Yourself

27. Find It

28. Any Time At All

29. Confide In Me

30. Aaja Piya Tohe Pyaar Doon

31. Bridge Over Troubled Water

32. Dis Jaatil Dis Yetil - Marathi

33. Tum Apna Ranj-O-Gham

34. Agar Mujhse Mohabbat Hai

35. Jahan Mein Aisa Kaun Hai

36. Ekach Ya Janmi Janu - Marathi

37. Kahe Ko Roye

38. Jara Visavu Ya Valnavar - Marathi

39. A Little Bit Longer

40. Stitches

41. Space Melody

42. Chand Taare

43. All Things Must Pass

44. Don't Worry Be Happy

45. Believe In Me

46. Skyscraper

47. Warrior

48. Don't Stop

49. Ka Chinta Karishi - Marathi

50. Pretty Woman

51. Who Says

52. Scars To Your Beautiful

53. Ekla Chalo Re / Ekla Chalo Re (movie version)

54. Kar Har Maidan Fateh

55. Hum Sab Se Madhur Wo Geet

56. Baatein Karo

57. Ae Bhai Zara Dekhke Chalo

58. Yeh Safar Bahut Hai Kathin

59. Fakta Ladh Mana - Marathi

60. Aise Kyun

61. Main Lad Lunga

62. Laute Nahi

63. This Song Saved My Life

64. Why

65. Beautiful Being

66. Tu Jo Paas

67. Boys Don't Cry

68. Nahi Hoon Main Theek

69. Gardish Mein Ho

70. Chak Jigar Ke Si Lete Hain

71. Tum Besahara Ho (Happy)

72. Jeevan Chalne Ka Naam

73. Samjauta Ghamon Se Kar Lo

74. Aa Bata Dein Yeh Tujhe Kaise Jiya Jaata Hai

75. Zindagi Mein Sada Muskurate Raho

76. Ruk Jaana Nahi

77. Tere Dil Ka Rishta

78. The Bare Neccessities

79. Let It Go

80. People You Know

81. Agar Tum Saath Ho / Treat You Better 

82. Firework

83. Aashayein

84. Give Me Some Sunshine

85. Taare Zameen Par

86. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi

87. Kal Ho Na Ho

88. Jeevan Mein Tu Darna Nahin

89. Man Shuddh Tujh Gosht Ahe Pruthvi Molachi - Marathi

Nice theme and nice thought Tannu.

But I am not sure I can specifically find songs on creating hope through actions especially when someone is having suicidal thoughts.

Here are some songs just on hope.

Wo Subah Kabhi to Aayegi—This  gem of a song by Sahir Ludhianvi says in several evocative ways that no matter what the obstacles and no matter how overwhelming the forces of darkness, surely dawn will come soon enough and we live in hope of this. This is from Phir Subah Hogi (1958), a memorable film made in 1958 by Ramesh Sehgal, based on Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment,  with music by Khayyam. This song is picturized on Raj Kapoor and Mala Sinha when the characters played by them are in a very sad state of mind. This song gives hope to them, and has since then given hope to millions of people. Sung very well by Mukesh and Asha.

Song: Woh Subah Kabhi Toh Aayegi

Singers: Mukesh, Asha Bhosle

Movie: PHIR SUBAH HOGI

Actors: Raj Kapoor, Mala Sinha

Music: Khayyam

Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi

Wo Subah Kabhi to Aayegi

Jhoomti Chali Hawa, Yaad Aa Gaya Koi—What a great song to emerge from the pen of Shailendra, with equally great music by S.N. Tripathi and picturised very well on Bharat Bhushan in the 1962 movie Sangeet Samrat Tansen. This song evokes very difficult times in various stanzas, then the last line of the stanza gives a feeling or message of hope. A great example of use of classical music in films and of great singing by Mukesh

Song: jhoomti chali hawaa, yaad aa gayaa koyi

Film : Sangeet Samrat Tansen,1962

Singer : Mukesh,

Lyricist : Shailendra,

Music Director : S N Tripathi,

Cast: Anita Guha, Bharat Bhushan, David,Sabita Chatterjee,Mukri, D K Sapru, 

Jhoomti Chali Hawa

Aa Chal Ke Tujhe, Main Le Ke Chalun, Ik Aise Gagan Ke Tale. This song remains a great example of the many-sided genius of Kishore Kumar. He has written the lyric, composed the music, sung the song, the song is filmed on him and a child in a movie made by him ( Door Gagan Ki Chaon Mein)! In the song Kishore is telling a distressed child I want to take you to a world where there are no tears , only lots of love. The child plays a flute and they walk through a path of flowers, birds ,springs.

SONG: AA CHAL KE TUJHE MAIN LEKE CHALOON

SINGER : KISHORE KUMAR 

LYRICIST : KISHORE KUMAR 

COMPOSER : KISHORE KUMAR

MOVIE : DOOR GAGAN KI CHHAON MEIN (1964)

Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein

Mere Nazim, Mere Humsafar Udaas Naa Ho. In this memorable song from the pen of Sahir, we have a woman telling her beloved not to be overwhelmed by the great difficulties and obstacles faced by them. The highly talented singer Sudha Malhotra is able to bring just the right feelings in her voice to convey the mix of love, emotion, motivation and determinaton. This great song from Bhai-Behan film has music by N.Dutta.

Song: mere nadeem mere humsafar udhas na ho

Singer sudha malhotra

Movie- bhai bahen

Music: N Dutta

Lyrics:  Sahir Ludhianvi

Mere Nadeem Mere Humsafar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TndEMf6zws

Song: Yeh Honsla

Movie: Dor

Artists: Salim–Sulaiman, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Karsan Sargathiya

Released: 2006

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWKgpB2zpgw

Song: Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin 

Movie: Agneepath

Artist: Sonu Nigam

Released: 2011

https://youtu.be/n66IvJVs1eY?si=kZkaUWdZCHKK_YH4

Song: Jeete Hai Chal

Movie: Neerja

Artist: Kavita Seth

Released: 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSwd2fYX9vg

Song: Allah Ke Bande

Movie: Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II

Artist: Kailash Kher

Released: 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE3deqmhZy4

Song: Jaane Nahi Denge Tujhe

Artist: Sonu Nigam

Movie: 3 Idiots

Released: 2009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWOp8ur90Q

Song: Aas Paas Hai Khuda

Artist: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Movie: Anjaana Anjaani

Released: 2010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oncu0bgdcXU

Song: Fix You 

Album: X&Y

Artist: Coldplay

Released: 2005

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXcX5llJeko

Song: How To Save A Life

Album: How to Save a Life

Artist: The Fray

Released: 2005

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOPW5geTnEI

Song: OK Not to Be OK

Album: Liburan Bareng

Artists: Demi Lovato, Marshmello

Released: 2020

 "You may not always have a comfortable life, and you will not always be able to solve all the world’s problems at once, but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have, because history has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” — Michelle Obama

There are numerous songs in our artistic movie world that enhance hope and confidence, leading the characters away from despair and disappointment. 
On certain occasions, you simply need a little extra help, a little additional encouragement to deal with a particular disappointment. Positive words are required to modify your view and make your day a little better, whether you're dealing with unpleasant news or attempting to get yourself out of an unhappy frame of mind. 

In such situations, hope is essential. End is never a solution; please remember, you are here to live, cherish your life, and carry forward the unconquerable tool of hope till the end. Finding out what you hope for is the least you can accomplish in your life. And all you can do is try to live with that hope. Not only appreciate it from afar, but live right under its brighter canopy. 

Wonderful theme with a highly encouraging write-up, Tannu dear, on World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). 

Ae malik tere bande hum. 

They are hardened criminals, and the jailer sought to reform them in order to return them to society. But then he became unwell and was about to die. The criminals began to pray for his revival, for his well-being. In many schools, it is a prayer song after the release of V. Santaram's film, --Do Ankhen Barah Haath,

Music Director: Vasant Desai

Lyricist: Bharat Vyas

 Singer(s):(Lata Mangeshkar), (Manna De)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFc9TMxRbQg 

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Another upbeat song that emphasises the importance of hope in all circumstances. 

Song: HUMKO MAN KI SHAKTI DENA 

Singer(s): VANI JAIRAM

Music Director: VASANT DESAI 

Lyricist: GULZAR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyG6yfoyITA