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NEW DELHI: "Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto"... the Commonwealth Games official song
exhorts youngsters to live, rise, ascend, win and play the game without malice,
says lyricist Mehboob who brainstormed with music maestro A.R. Rahman for six
months before coming up with the final version.
Mehboob's brief for the song was simple -- it should be targeted at youth and
bring out the essence of India and sportsmanship.
"If you hear the song, you will see how we have used words to give this song
the
punch and feel it required. The title of the song 'Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto' means
live, rise, ascend, win in English and such words are very catchy. So while
writing we have kept the young generation in mind," Mehboob told IANS in an
interview from Mumbai.
Apart from this, the song has lines such as "Milap ho to khel mein bada mail
hai" (If you have harmony in the game, there is fun to enjoy it). Explaining
the
meaning, Mehboob said: "The line conveys the idea that if a game is played
without malice, it is the best way to do it."
There are interesting lines like "Josh hona chahiye dhakka na maro", meaning
the
conduct of the game should be fair and one should play the sport with fervour.
Mehboob and Rahman go a long way back. Be it "Rangeela" or "Vande Mataram", the
two have produced all kinds of music together.
So will this song be as popular as their patriotic song "Maa Tujhe Saalam" from
their album "Vande Mataram" to commemorate 50 years of India's independence in
1997?
"Well, first of all, it is a matter of pride and honour for me to get the
opportunity to write the lyrics of this song. Then, I am sure the song will
definitely reach out to everyone," said Mehboob.
"I am sure, music and sport lovers will enjoy this song as much as like our
previous songs," he added.
It took them six months to finish the CWG song, which involved a bit of
travelling as Rahman sits in Chennai and Mehboob in Mumbai.
Mehboob had to postpone plans for his directorial venture "Ek Minute" for the
CWG song.
He doesn't reveal much about the project and says he will talk about it when
the
time is right. As of now, all he wants to do is hum "Jiyo Utho Bado Jeeto".
Talking about his relationship with Rahman, he said: "We share a comfort level
and have no ego problems. Apart from this, our first film together, 'Rangeela',
was a huge hit. Ever since, we have worked on several film projects together. I
feel ours is a give-and-take relationship."
"Over these years, we have become more of brothers and are a family. So, that
chemistry reflects in our music," he added.
Besides "Rangeela", the two have worked together on several film projects like
"Bombay", "Doli Saja Ke Rakhna", "Daud", "Yuva" "Thakshak" and "Dil Hi Dil
Mein".
