HUMSAFAR Has Me Humming To Its Tune

I used to be a huge music addict during my teens and early 20s, but during the last few years I have felt and I am sure many will agree with me that the quality of music has degraded to showboats parading around on TV wearing ghastly costumes and/or making abhorrent moves on stage shows. I have never enjoyed or appreciated Hindi movies music quality wise, with an exception or two. Sadly, our music has no identity left of its own, rather a sorry mix of Hinglish-worded, borrowed tunes. But lately English tunes have disappointed me too, with the genre limited to hip-hop or electronically-voiced-pop music. I find myself listening to old songs and appreciating their genuine lyrics and soulful music.
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