Phir mile Sur...

Who can forget this classic that was telecast around 22 years ago, in Doordarshan and became like an anthem of national integrity!!!

Last night when I heard about the premier of it's remake "Phir Mile Sur.." by Times music and zoom television on the occassion of republic day, I could not wait to watch it!

The video starts with A.R.Rehman's music and Amitabh Bacchan singing with The Taj Hotel as the backdrop. Featuring the faces of the film fraternity, sports personalities and the icons of the musical India, it highlights the cultural aspects of India as well as the humanitarian values! I was glad to see Pandit Ravishankar's daughter Anoushka Shankar and Ustad Amjad Ali khan's sons Amaan and Ayaan Ali khan upholding their legacy featured in the video! Shobhana and Shiamak dancing together was a sight to see! When the zoom anchor was announcing the names of Ranbir and Deepika, Shahid and Priyanaka to be seen on the video, I most certainly expected Saif and Kareena to be present in the video holding hands at the Sea shore singing "mile sur mera tumhara..." and it gave me immense happiness to see that thank fully, my expectations went wrong! :).

How ever, while featuring Vikram, Surya, Mahesh Babu, Yesudas and Mamootty from South India, I was disappointed not to see S.P.Balasubramaniam.. singing the song! At the same time, though not a cricket fanatic, I was utterly disappointed that Sachin Tendulkar did not share the screen with Abhinav Bindra Vijendra Singh and other sports men! Further, I felt, the song featured more of celebrities than achievers. There are more important people in India than mere bollywood faces! I felt it would have been a great experience to watch the song, if it emphasised on the achievements and achievers.

While we still talk about "Mile sur.." as the anthem of national integrity and it's remake is most eagerly awaited today, I don't think the same glory be shared by "Phir mile sur.."! I am sure "Mile sur.." would be still unforgettable 22 years from now! How about "phir mile sur"?

Overall, it was worth watching, and Kudos to the team for attempting to recreate the magic of Mile sur...

Here goes a part of the new video!