Tomes of Mumbai News Services, May 22, 2007 10:58 am.
Himesh's "incredible" song choices in Challenge 2007
By Rakesh Sinha
Reliable sources of this writer have reported that Himesh has selected following songs for his gharana contestants for the future rounds of Challenge 2007
daal roti khao prabhu ke gun gao
yeh samajho aur samajhao
thodi mein mauj manao....
Film: Jwar Bhata
amma ek roti de, baba ek paisa de
bhuke bacche mang rahe hai
subko haanth pasar ke
Film: Samaj Ko Badal Dalo
khoon pasine ki milegi to khayenge
nahi to yaaron hum bhookhe hi so jayenge
daulat haram ki, hai yeh kisan ki
khalo kasam isse haath na lagayenge
Film: Khoon Pasina
aadhi roti saara kabaab
bol mere murge kukdu ku
Film: Janata Hawaldaar
It is understood that some of the candidates resisted to Himesh's song choices but Musarrat gladly accepted. When this reporter questioned Himesh about these songs, he did not deny anything. "In today's world when there is such an intense competition in music world, it is important for all to stay focused on something that help bring rotis in their homes" he said. "I want to instill this focus in my gharana contestants, and hence the song choices" he added further.