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Ray Khan: Remembering Geeta Bali

16/11/2015

Remembering Geeta Bali

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Ray Khan recalls the life and career of Hindi actress Geeta Bali in Bhooli Bisri Yaadein.

Ray Khan recalls the life and career of 1950s Hindi cinema actress Geeta Bali in Bhooli Bisri Yaadein, plus he recites Urdu poetry sent in by listeners and plays out requests.

Indian actress Geeta Bali took Indian cinema by storm in the late 50's and 60's with her sassy onscreen behavior , challenging the norms of actresses at the time. In Bhooli Bisri Yaadein Ray Khan recalls her life and career through her films and music and looks back at what made her so great. 

We open the doors to the Shayri Club and invite listeners to send in their Urdu poetry and take your requests for Pyar Ishq and Judai songs.

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