It is Monsoons The streets look washed. There skies look silver and grey. The trees are swaying. The air smells fresh. There is a cool breeze that refreshes. The world looks great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The monsoons have always been my favourite season. Traffic jams, water logging not withstanding — the moment i see a rain cloud my heart sings. The smell of fresh earth at this time of the year drives away any irritation at being stuck indoors. I am known to do silly things like walk in the rain to get wet …. it is almost like the rain is renewing me along with renewing the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And of course, there is hot masala chai, pakodas – grandma used to make these great rava pakodas – and hindi film music. There is not much else you need in life :).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My favourite rain songs from Hindi films — in no particular order of preference<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aaj Rapat Jaaye to Hame Na Uthayo <\/strong> – Amitabh Bachchan and Smita Patil sizzle in this rain song from Namak Halal<\/a><\/strong>. Making out on a hand cart never seemed more appealing :). Brilliant music by Bappi Lahri and great lyrics by Anjaan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n