Best Romantic Songs of Bollywood 2016 : Part 1

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Hey Y'all,

Personally, 2016 has been a year of Bollywood, thanks to my siblings. Almost every movie released had one or more hit songs. But, not all of us are hindi fans, and sometimes, some songs, no matter how nice, just go unnoticed.

So this is a tribute to all the amazing songs of 2016. Inspired by the recent article on filtercopy.com, with the best 12.

Read the full article here.

Here is the first part of  20+ Romance songs of Bollywood 2016 list , just in case you missed it. 
(Selecting the best out of the lot is a difficult task, it differs from person to person. Hence, this list is numbered based on the release date.)

01. Tere Bin - Wazir 

Penned by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Music Composed by: Shanthanu Moitra Sung By: Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal Starring: Farhan Aktar and Aditi Rao Throwback to the beginning of January, with an amazing song, everyone, young and old loved it. A very classical tune, with a Ghazal like feel. It's quite hard to explain why we love it, but we do. Also, the mp3 is the best, cause the audio is a bit fast in the video. "Tera bina marna nahi, Jeena nahi tere bin..." (I don’t want to die away from you,nor want to live away from you..)

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02. Soch Na Sake - Airlift

Penned by Kumaar

Music Composed by: Amaal Malik

Sung By: Arijit Singh, Tulsi Kumar

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur

Okay, spoilers first, Amaal Malik and Arijith Singh are THE stars of the year. 

Again, starting off the year with a 'Oh my god' feel song by Arijith, I mean, it's him, even if he starts off with just one word, Girls and Boys, would be drooling before listening to the entire song.

And Amaal, the big cute brother of Armaan, has anyone seen him? NO? It's high time you divert your attention to this man, he is gonna make it bigger in the industry, with his music and well, LOOKs. 

Back to the song, the first bits sound like it's gonna be a sad song, don't stop, listen to it, there, you are in love, and you are even closing your eyes. 

Lyrics wise, it just keeps telling that I love You so much, in different ways. I'm still figuring out which lyric to quote. Read the full lyrics with the English meaning here.

"Kuchh bhi nahi hai ye jahaan, Tu hai to hai is mein zindagi"

(This world is nothing, if you are there, there is life in it.)

03. Title Track - Sanam Teri Kasam
04. Tera Chehra - Sanam Teri Kasam

Title Track

Penned by: Sameer Anjaan

Music Composed by: Himesh Reshammiya

Sung By: Ankit Tiwari, Palak Muchhal

Tera Chehra

Penned by: Shabbir Ahamed

Music Composed by: Himesh Reshammiya

Sung By: Arijit Singh

Starring: Harshavardhan Rane, Mawra Hocane

I've got loads of movies to catch up on, this being second on the list, with a 7.4 IMDB rating, this hit everyone, right in the heart, Mawra being a cutie, and Harsh the hot, loving guy, why wouldn't it?

The title track is like being high, intoxicated by love, so much love, her tears make sense. and Tera Chehra, the same,even though the tune is sad like, the lyrics and underlying meaning the same.

(Darn, Arijith again, sometimes I wish I let my sister write this post, being the Bollywood and Arijith fanatic.)

"Har duaa mein maine, Tujhko hi maanga hai"

(I have wished for you alone, in every prayer of mine.)

"Mere deewanepan ko sabr mil jaaye, Tera chehra jab nazar aaye"

(My madness gets patience, When I see your face..)

05. Title Track - Sanam Re

Penned by: Mithoon  Music Composed by: Mithoon Sung By: Arijit Singh Starring: Pulkit Samrat, Urvashi Rautela, Yami Gautam February has been a month for the 2 best albums, and the second you listen to Sanam Re, two things come in mind,  1. That It's music for the soul  2. The need to pack your bag and go to the hillside, or take a road trip. Even though the movie didn't do well, this song was loved by everyone, and you don't have to be in a particular mood to listen to this.  2016 list will never be complete without Sanam Re. This is more like the Tum Hi Ho of this year. And Arijit again, So..... "Baadalon ki tarah hi to, Tune mujhpe saaya kiya hai, Baarishon ki tarah hi to, Tune khushiyon se bhigaaya hai, Aandhiyon ki tarah hi to, Tune hosh ko uDaaya hai" (Like clouds, you have created a shade over me, like rains, you have drenched me in joys.. like storms, you have blown away my senses..)

06. Bolna - Kapoor & Sons

Penned by: Dr. Devender Kafir  Music Composed by: Tanishk Bagchi Sung By: Arijit Singh, Asees Kaur Starring: Fawad Khan, Siddharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt A Song with a South Indian folk melody feel, a lot similar to the ARR classic, Innum Konjam Neram from Mariyaan, but despite the similarities, it's a fan favourite. "Tere sang hansna main, tere sang rona, tujh mein hi rehna main, tujh mein hi khona"  (I want to laugh with you, and cry with you, I want to live in you, and get lost in you only...)

07. Sab Tera - Baaghi

Penned by: Sanjeev Chaturvedi

Music Composed by: Amaal Malik

Sung By: Armaan Malik, Shraddha Kapoor

Starring: Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor

Another not so bad movie, but hey, the songs, all of them a super hit, Sab tera 'cause of the lyrics, Phuket, Armaan, and Shraddhas perfect for the song voice.

You may want to plan your next getaway to Thailand. Turquoise Blue Seas, White Sand, Why not?

"Jis Pal Tu Saath Mere, Uss Pal Mein Zindagi Hai"

(Life exists only in those moments when You’re with me)

08. Girl I Need You - Baaghi

Penned by: Kumaar

Music Composed by: Meet Bros

Sung By: Meet Bros, Arijit Singh

Starring: Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor

Not a lot of people know this song, unless you've watched the movie, it's a very cute, green song that gives the proper countryside, sunset and rain feel. So many tingles and Kerala in one song.

"Subah se shaam tak lamhe Baahon Mein Teri Guzaarun"

(From Morning till Evening I want to spend my day being in your arms)

09. Agar Tu Hota - Baaghi

Penned by: Abhendra Kumar

Music Composed by: Ankit Tiwari

Sung By: Ankit Tiwari

Starring: Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor

Idk if it really falls into the Romantic category, it's more like the break up song, but when you look into, it does talk about love, plus it's beautiful. Ankit Tiwaris voice, pierces your heart, and takes a chunk out.

Major Plus Point? The Scene where Shraddha cries, so real, you actually feel like crying even if you are single.

"Dil ko Tum Kehte They Khuda Ka Hai Ghar, Chhod Ke Kyun Gaye Ajnabi Ki Tarah "

(You called my heart as the abode of God, then why did you leave it and go away like a stranger?)

10. Itni Si Baat Hain - Azhar

Penned by: Manoj Yadav

Music Composed by: Pritam

Sung By: Arijit Singh, Antara Mitra

Starring: Emraan Hashmi, Prachi Desai

THE Song from the movie, someone starts it, you sing along, very very catchy tune and lyrics.

P.S. I thought Gerua would make the list, but just googled, Dilwale was in 2015, would you believe that?

"Harpal Hardam Humdum Tumko Jiya Re "

(Every Second, Every Moment, I live you, my partner)

Just 10 Songs, and I'm not even done, I've got 13 something to go, so might as well publish the first few.

If you'd like to listen online, for less data, on your PC or Phone, head to: Gaana.com
For Lyrics with English Meaning: Bollymeaning.com or Bollynook.com
To Download MP3: Muskurahat.com or Royaljatt.co.in

To Download HD Videos from Youtube, Download the Videoder app on: videoder.net/

Special Thanks to Ahra, for providing me with all the additional links and songs. And no worries, will release part 2 within the next 2 days.

UPDATE; The Part 2 of this post is out, and you can read it here. 

If you'd like to listen to all 25 plus 3 songs, I've created a playlist on Gaana, just for you, click here, to listen to all songs.

Got any queries, ideas, suggestions? Email me on aaqithinks@gmail.com

De Cluttering: NOW is the best time to do it

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"De-Cluttering is the Key to Happiness"

How, you ask?

DID YOU KNOW that not only people, but even things give out vibes?  Have you been feeling tired, sleepy or lazy for no reason at all lately? 

Do you feel like you've got this invisible burden, or a huge wall inside your head stopping you from even thinking? 

Well. if you are nodding to these questions, then you could be surrounded by a pile of unwanted items, giving out negative and old vibes, and you might not even be aware of it.

Even if you don't believe in vibes, let's be a bit more practical here, who would want to live in a mess?

When you clean where you live or work, your mind clears itself automatically, and your body starts to feel better, active.

It's a chain reaction sweethearts!

My Lazy 2016 (You can skip this if you want to get to the point)

2016 has been pretty exciting, and grim at the same time for everyone. In my case, fatigue and sleep dominated the latter part of my year. 

It's not even that sleep you get when you are tired. It's the boredom or 'lazy to do' anything sleep.

All I kept doing was drinking Ginger Plain Tea, at least thrice a day to boost myself up. And it works, even though it lasts only for a few hours. This is great for those who drink very less water, cause the output is more than the input. 

This also acts as a detox, gets rid of all the toxins skulking in your blood, gives you an instant boost.If you ever thought detox is for those who want to reduce weight, nah nah. YOU WERE WRONG!

So yeah, I read less, procrastinated more. I was too tired, sleepy and lazy that sometimes I couldn't even finish a movie.

Until recently, I decided to do what? DE-CLUTTER

HOW do I DE CLUTTER?

All you have to do is just follow these 3 easy steps, to de-clutter your surrounding, and your life too.

01. Give or Dispose Items You No Longer NEED (Seriously!)

Sigh! You've been there (me too), cleaned your room, house, trying to keep aside the things you no longer need, only to find an excuse to reuse it.

What if I need it anytime soon? your mind voice asks you, but now ask yourself, when did you actually need something you kept aside for future use? You never did what you planned. 

All those clothes you wanted to mix n match, up cycle? Or left for 'some' occasion that never came?
and the papers, empty bottles you have with you for the past 2 years for a recycle or DIY project that barely started.

What have you done with it? Did you put it to good use? do what you planned? Soon after? YES? Then no, you are good to go, don't read on.

But if your answer is a NO with a guilty look from yourself, and if all those 'future use' items are lying somewhere in a cupboard, box or room, you ain't going anywhere, READ!

Image Courtesy: www.kminteriorstaging.com

Let's take clothes as an example to start it off with, because this one step is very tricky and a vast topic to discuss about. 

If you ever wondered how to get rid of clothes, here is how: 

(Just follow the same method with everything else)

Step 1. Pick out all the clothes that are out of trend, looks old (Hey! NO recycling ideas), not your style anymore, not comfy, is damaged, anything that has a sentimental value, but you still don't wear, and the ones that usually gets a NO from you every morning.

Keep your mind open to only one thing, ''The MORE you Give, the more you GET in return", it's TRIED AND TESTED PEOPLE!

Step 2. Now, divide this picked out pile into 3 sections.

A. Clothes that are in good condition, but you most definitely don't like or wear them

• Give them away to charity, friend or family. 
• Make the necessary arrangements to give it away ASAP.

B. Clothes that are in good condition, looks old, but comfy

These my dear friends, are your new pajamas.

C. Damaged to the Core, looks Old, Holes, Loose Stitches 

Dispose, or use them for cleaning purposes. If you can't trust yourself, get a scissor and shred it.

Doing this not only clears up your surrounding, but also gives room in your mind to consider new options. 

And helps get rid of that greed and selfishness you had within without your knowledge.

Q. What do I do with items Other than clothes?

Same method, if you can up cycle it, do it soon, but if it costs you more money and time, and you have to put the task away for the next month, then don't, dispose it.

Some one out there is in need of your extra cupboards, tables, and beds. If it's in good condition, sell it, or donate it.

P.S. 

• SHOPPING BILLS, Throw Throw, keep the warranty cards, but old bills, THROW!
• GARBAGE Throw it Out regularly
• LAUNDRY Don't wait for the basket to overflow, wash them when it is half full, and fold them within the day. (Put on some loud music, you'll wish you had more clothes to fold)

02. Fix Ones that Needs Fixing

Clocks, Watches, Locks, anything that needs fixing , applies to even relationships, do it. 

Who would want to keep looking at a clock that has stopped? Such a turn off for life.

03. Act on your 2017 Resolutions NOW

Got your list of resolutions for the New Year? Be Organized, Be Healthy, Blah Blah Blah.

Don't wait for the 1st of Jan to start everything off, start it now, this moment.

• Write your list of Resolutions, keep it hidden
• Save your list in your mind
• Break it into sections, assign one day to one task
• Use the planner or memo on your phone to keep you in track
• Get your hidden list at the end of the year, tick everything you managed to do

I remember reading somewhere, if it takes you less than 10 minutes to do, DO IT, don't put it away for another time.

If something needs to be done, if you can afford it, and you can do it, but if it's your mind that is stopping you, nope, don't listen, finish your task.

If you have something to tell someone, use this moment, RIGHT NOW! That email you wanted to send, the card, the message you wanted to forward, the picture you wanted to share, NOW NOW NOW.

If there are things you need to buy, essential items, groceries, clothes, shoes, furniture, soap, toothpaste, batteries, even sanitary napkins if you are a girl,buy today. Be Prepared. Don't wait for the last minute.

Cause you see, some times, it's not worth it to be unprepared. It's good for you, less tension, hassle free.

All those items you wanted to buy, but felt stingy, so you put it off for next month? No Sweetheart, Go Buy It. One less thing to worry about.

That DIY Project you wanted to do, DO IT NOW. Don't wait, you will only add more clutter to your home or workplace.

Anyway, do what your heart says, think wise, but don't Overthink. And Live the moment, It's NOW or NEVER on this planet Baby!

Have a Great, Exciting, Healthy, Active and Spontaneous 2017!

Got any queries, ideas, suggestions? Email me on aaqithinks@gmail.com

Makeup Primers: an Inexpensive Alternative for the Commercial Ones

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Personally I was of the opinion that makeup primers was a clever gimmick by beauty companies to increase their sales.

But as much as it hurts to agree, primers play a pretty important role when it comes to makeup.

Not only do they make the colors pop, but they also make the products last longer, sometimes render water resistant qualities and prevents using more of the product.

However, the major minus we face, is the price, the price of a face or eye primer, usually equals the price of all the products used on your face or eye. 

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The Urban Decay Primer potion is a product I absolutely love, the fact that it can also be used as an eye shadow for days you want to look super normal yet look pretty is one reason to love it, but for me, its quite expensive for a primer.

So, recently I tried to recreate the look, using just 2 products, my Famous by Sue Moxley eyeshadow palette 😍, and my most favorite Rose hip seed oil as a primer.

Top: NO Primer, Bottom: WITH Primer, note how pigmented the shadows look
(Plus I suck at swatches I guess)

It's a well known fact that light oils can be used as primers, Virgin coconut, Almond, Jojoba, Evening primrose or in my case rose hip seed oil 😉

My Holy Grail for now 😜

The best part about using oils as primers, is that it makes your product waterproof, and even after you wash it off, you've still got that healthy glow, and maybe a hint of shimmer.

I've been using it since my primer test, and sometimes I add a drop of oil when I use foundation, which i rarely do, or on my BB cream, you can do this even for your tinted moisturiser, just add a drop of oil. Your skin looks like skin, and the product glides on smoothly.