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In this song from Dr Madhurika (1935), perhaps sung by Sabita Devi, I am hearing music coming from a wooden reed with holes, not quite flute. Judge for yourselves:
Listen to 1935_Dr-madhurikaa_09_moree-pyaaree-pyaaree-gaiyaa.mp3
Now you know!
Listen to Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969)
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This is the earliest use that I have found of the English curse phrase "Damned". The actor is beside himself, cannot stand the situation and says, Damned it! Damned aankhen! Damned noor!. From President (1937)
Listen to 1937_President_08_door-bahut-door.mp3
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Listen to Narsingh 698
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From time to time people send me stuff to put on my website. Earlier people sent me all kinds of stuff and I was very choosy in selecting what to put on. Now most people know about my choices in Hindi and Indian films. I do not need to select any more. Here is an article on the legendary MD, R C Boral sent by one of his fans.
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Listen to Narsingh 723
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- Musing 245: Gangaram, Rafi 03
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- Musing 287: Kala Bazar in 1946, Rafi 25
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- Musing 430: Rafi 135. chiraaGh or chraaGh
