Here they are - the first installment of the top 30 songs of 2005. Thanks to Raghav, Guri, Kartikey, Prerna and Aniruddh for your nominations. My top 10 list would be similar in parts to all of you, but for now lets look at the 30-21 :

30. Aashiq Banaya Apne (I know ! Somehow this song just doesnt do it for me)

29. Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaye (Kalyug)

28. Kitni Narmi Se (Dil Jo Bhi Kahey)

27. Falak Dekhoon (Garam Masala)

26. Qatra Qatra (Family)

25. Deedar De (Dus)

24. Sun Zara (Lucky - No Time for Love)

23. Akhiyan Na Maar (Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena)

22. Happy Diwali (Home Delivery)

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21. Dus Bahane (Dus)

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First of all the winners of the H1Bees contest - Siva and Rishabh, Congratulations !! You'll soon be getting your CDs in the mail (that is of course after I get your mailing addresses :) )

Loved putting this show together. All this time I used to just talk about the similarities between songs, but today I actually tried to demonstrate the likeness. The songs in question were Maar Sutiya from Deewane Hue Paagal (and its striking resemblance to Dil Mera - One Night from Kyaa Kool Hai Hum) both by Anu Malik (you're probably smiling on this one) and the other was "Teri Yaad Yaad" from "Vaah ! Life Ho to Aisi" (and its similarity to Teri Kurti Sexy from Vaada) both by Himesh Reshammiya.

And one more exciting development. BBC (BBC Five Live) is featuring our podcast on their show "Up All Night" on Monday Dec 05, 2005, at 9:45PM EST. I would be appearing live for an interview in the show at that time. Isnt it exciting ? I certainly am thrilled. Here's the link if you want to hear it from their website (it'll also be archived for 7 days). I'll try to host the clip on this website too after that.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/podsandblogs

Ciao !

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Yes, I know I know, I am two days late. Kya karen, juggling day job and podcasting isnt that easy, and I havent counted family time... Hope you all understand.

The top songs of Sept 2005 according to me were : Yaaron (GM), Chori Chori & Ankhiyan Na Maar(EKEH), Dil Jo Bhi Kahe (DJBK), Halka Halka Sa Yeh Sama (Chocolate), My Dil Goes... (Salaam Namaste), Aashiq Banaya Apne (ABA), God Promise Dil Dola (Shaadi #1). The last one just barely.

And then I played a surprise song (not from Sept 2005 but earlier in the year), that is just an incredibly beautiful song.

Enjoy !

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This is going to be a monthly feature from now on - last month's top songs. Listen and critique the top songs of August with me :

Ishq Di Gali Vich (No Entry), Nakhre (Barsaat), Aashiq Banaya Apne (Aashiq Banaya Apne), Just Chill (Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya), Halka Halka Sa Yeh Sama (Chocolate), My Dil Goes Mmm (Salaam Namaste), Main Vari Vari (The Rising - Mangal Pandey). I also played Aaje Ve Maahi (Fida) to illustrate a point.

ALSO THE CONTEST

Dont forget to send me your ideas for re-naming this podcast to win your five free song downloads from CrimsonBay

Have fun ! :) Bye

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