An earful love

Childhood days are the best-somewhere in our hearts,we all share this feeling.

Childhood days are the best somewhere in our hearts,we all share this feeling. Amongst the numerous memories of our carefree childhood the one which is cherished by many of us is listening to our mothers singing a lullaby every night before going to sleep. Be it the famous Lalla Lalla Lori or Chanda Hai Tu from Aradhana,Do Naina Aur Ek Kahani from Masoom or Gudiya Rani,Bitiya Rani from Lamhe embedded in some innocent words and carrying some sweet tale within,lullabies have been there since time immemorial. Times are changing and so is everything else. Mothers these days have not restricted themselves to the quintessential lullabies,and have added rhythmic songs and even nursery rhymes to their list. Nanhi Kali Sone Chali is taken over by Mary Had A Little Lamb. Here are the views of some new-age mothers on the changing face of the lullaby.

Twenty-nine-year-old Apurba Bandyopadhyay,mother of 15-month-old Aahana feels that when you are singing for your child,it should be something to which the kid responds not just by falling asleep but also through his expressions,smile,or with a twinkle in his eye. Except a few of them,regular lullabies have such complex notes that it is difficult for the child to connect with them. I remember my mother singing this Bengali Rabindra Sangeet called Phule Phule Dole Dole,I sing the same for Aahana,besides some rhymes. But I guess her favourite one is Twinkle Twinkle and Itsy Bitsy Spider, says she. According to Bandyopadhyay,the notes of rhymes are simple and easy to catch for new-age mothers,as well as kids.

While Bandyopadhyay sings rhymes and Rabindra Singh,Stimple Singh,an HR professional,does not have a choice but to be flexible because her six-year-old Ayesha is the one who decides what she wants to listen. Not only this,Ayesha also gives company to her mother when she is singing for her. I feel lullaby-singing is a great time to bond for the mother and the child and it doesnt matter what you are singing. We sing lot of songs and poems together,but our favourite ones are Aao Tumhe Chand Pe Le Jayen and Meri Maa, adds Singh.

For 32-year-old Smitha Nair,singing a lullaby for her 15-month-old daughter Anindita,works as a great de-stresser. After spending the entire day in various household chores,she feels this is the moment which belongs exclusively to the mother and the child. Even if I have had a very hectic day,I forget everything when I am with her. I believe the lullaby is soothing not only for the baby but also for the mother. My mother used to sing Chanda Hai Tu for me and even I sing it for Anindita sometimes. But what she is fond of is the song Lakdi Ki Kaathi from the film Masoom. She also likes rhymes like Johnny Johnny,Three Blind Mice and London Bridge for her. It feels very nice when I see her trying to catch up words and sing with me, she adds.

Evergreen Lullabies
* Lalla Lalla Lori (Mukti)
* Chanda Hai Tu (Aradhana)
* Do Naina Aur Ek Kahani (Masoom)
* Gudiya Rani,Bitiya Rani (Lamhe)
* Nanhi Kali Sone Chali (Sujata)
* Aao Tumhe Chand Pe Le Jayen (Zakhmi)
* So Ja Rajkumari (Zindagi)
* Main Gaaoon Tum So Jao (Brahmchari)
* Surmayee Ankhiyon(Sadma)

Latest entrants
* Door Kahin Ek Aam Ki Bagiya (Zubeida)
* So Ja Chanda Raja So Ja (Mission Kashmir)
* Chanda Re (Eklavya)
* Meri Maa (Taare Zameen Par)

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