Echoes of Unplayed Tunes in Sector 17 Plaza Linger in Remembrance
In the heart of Chandigarh, a city that never sleeps, a harmonium and a voice could be heard, echoing through the bustling Sector 17 plaza. The music that lingered could be a reminder that the world goes on, moments pass, but if you remember to listen, the stage is always alive, the music always playing.
The man playing the harmonium was a figure of mystery, believed to come by train daily from somewhere in Haryana. He was visually impaired, yet his devotion to his music was palpable. A small boy, possibly his son, was his guide, leading him through the plaza.
As taxis lined up behind Bakewell, and the rest of the sector was abandoned, the plaza was almost deserted, with more people than cars. The harmonium's notes would catch the sunlight and carry down the plaza, causing the milling crowds to pause. The song he sang, "Yeh zindagi ke mele, duniya mein kam na honge, afsos hum na honge..." seemed to resonate with the people, a melody about the continuation of joy, of life, even when we will no longer be there.
However, as cars multiplied in the city, the plaza lost its hush, and the song disappeared gradually. The music wasn't gone - it was buried under the rush of commerce, under the clamour of progress. The identity and origin of this unassuming musician remain unknown, his story lost among the noise of the city.
This piece is written by Saurabh Malik, based in Chandigarh, who was captivated by the melody that once filled the Sector 17 plaza. The music may have faded, but the memory of it lingers, a testament to the power of a song and the man who played it with such passion.
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