Khuda ka shukra hai...

...goes one of the most melodious ghazals sung by Pankaj Udhas that I've ever heard... Somehow, I immediately get into the trance... Kaise guzarti shaam...!!! Sometimes, sharaab is your best companion in the evening.... I have heard a lot of ghazals on "sharaab" and I must say, I like most of them... Everyone, transmits you to another world... Just the same way as an intoxicated person when he is in his trance... Here's the lyrics of that most amazing ghazal.... (must have heard a thousand times!!!!)

Khuda ka shukra hai varna gujarti kaise shaam - 2
sharaab jisne banaayi (use hamara salaam) - 2 ) - 3

ye jeete ji hi karati hai sair jannat ki - 3
isiliye hi to shayad hui sharab haraam - 2
sharab jisane banayi (use hamara salam) - 2
khuda ka shukra hai varna gujarti kaise shaam

ye maikhana hai yaha ka nizaam ultaa hai - 3
jo ladkhada na saka peeke ho gaya badnaam - 2
sharab jisane banayi (use hamara salam) - 2
khuda ka shukra hai varna gujarti kaise shaam

sharab itani sharifaana cheez hai aalam - 3
ke peeke aadami sach bolta hai subhaho sham- 2
sharab jisane banayi (use hamara salam) - 2
khuda ka shukra hai varna gujarti kaise shaam

I am still in the trance.....