Why we have to organise and fight back

Women worldwide resist devastating effects of economic crisis
Committee for a Worker’ International

In recent months, millions of women worldwide have risen up to resist the devastating effect that the economic crisis is having on their lives. Hundreds of thousands of super-exploited textile and other workers in Bangladesh, China, Cambodia and elsewhere have participated in a wave of strikes for higher wages which spread rapidly from one Asian country to another. Millions of women workers have taken part in general strikes in France, Spain, Greece and Portugal, and in the huge protests against public sector attacks which have swept across Europe. Young women have been in the front-line of a new generation of fighters in significant student movements against cuts and fee rises - in Britain, Italy and elsewhere. And, of course, tens of thousands of women have participated in the marvellous movements in Egypt and Tunisia for democratic and social rights and an end to dictatorial regimes.
There is likely to be an intensification of these struggles in the coming months, especially in those countries where the austerity axe is falling the hardest. We have no choice but to fight. Over the last 40 years the lives of women in the developed capitalist countries have undergone important social transformations. Inequality, discrimination and oppression have not been eradicated, but important changes laid the basis for the idea to take root that significant progress was being made and would continue in the future and even that equality was within women’s grasp.
The situation in the neo-colonial countries of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East has clearly been very different. But even there, globalisation and the economic and social changes it has engendered - particularly the drawing of increasing numbers of young women out of the home and into the workforce - was meant to hold out the hope that things could gradually get better for women everywhere.
Now the world economic crisis and its aftermath, threaten to push many of those gains which have been made rapidly into reverse. This would entail a severe worsening of life for women in the developed countries and a nightmare for women in the neo-colonial world.
The crisis is starkly revealing what the CWI has always argued - the incompatibility of capitalism and genuine women’s rights, whichever part of the globe we live in. Exploitation and oppression are at the heart of the capitalist system, where profit and competition reign supreme. Only through a struggle against that system and for a socialist alternative will we be able to go forward.

Why we have to organise and fight back

Women and work

In recent decades the growing influx of women into the workforce has been a global phenomenon. In some countries there are now more women than men in work. While women’s wages everywhere are on average lower than those of men, this process has nevertheless led to more economic independence for women and a transformation in their outlook and that of society generally.
In its initial phase, the economic crisis had a mixed effect on women’s employment. Where job losses were mainly concentrated in manufacturing and construction, such as in the USA, male workers were most severely hit. Where the service sector was in the firing line, which was the case in Britain, women bore the brunt of redundancy and unemployment. Now that a jobs bloodbath is being created in the public sector in many countries it will be overwhelmingly women who will suffer the most. According to surveys released in Britain, where half a million public sector workers are expected to be sacked in the next few years, 75% of the pain of public sector cuts will be experienced by women. This is because they make up the majority of workers in the public sector - the teachers, nurses and local government workers whose jobs are under threat. At the same time women will be disproportionately affected as services and benefits are slashed.

Economic independence

Rising unemployment and benefit cuts will mean growing poverty for working-class and some middle-class women, especially for single parents. Where unemployed women manage to find alternative work it is likely to be low paid, casualised and precarious with reduced or non-existent sickness, holiday, pension, maternity and other rights. Wages and working conditions are being severely attacked in both the public and private sectors.
This will increase the financial dependence of women on individual men and could have a negative effect on personal relations. In the preceeding period, paid work, state benefits and public housing have afforded some women a degree of economic independence which has meant that unlike previous generations, they have been able to leave unhappy or abusive relationships. Since the beginning of the economic crisis, there has been a decrease in the rate of divorce in some countries (and up to three quarters of divorces are normally initiated by women). This is a sign that leaving a relationship is becoming more difficult and that some women, as in the past, are being forced, through economic constraints, to stay with partners against their will.

Education

Increased access to higher education has been one of the key factors fuelling changes in women’s lives and outlook. Now, for the first time in the developed capitalist countries, the next generation of young women face a future bleaker than that of their mothers. The commercialistaion of higher education, draconian cuts to education budgets and hikes in fees will make it much harder for young women to go to university and achieve a good quality education in the hope of improving their prospects of a decent life. Even when they do manage to get a university qualification, the dire employment situation means that many will be forced into temporary, low paid work and a life of insecurity and exploitation.

Publicly funded services

Despite big changes in some women’s lives, they still continue to be the main carers for children and other family members. As the neo-liberal axe falls on nurseries, elderly people’s homes and other social services, it is normally women who have to pick up the pieces. This will mean even more women forced to give up work. It will make it harder for unemployed women to get back into the workforce and will increase the double burden related to caring for home and family for those who still have a job. Cuts and privatisation will lead to a fall in the quality of services and a deterioration in the wages and conditions of the workers who provide them.

Violence against women

One in five women will experience violence from partners or ex-partners at some time in their lives. In the advanced capitalist countries one in seven will be raped. In some parts of the world, the brutal mass rape of women has become a lethal weapon of war. The growing international trade of women for sex is fuelled by poverty and will be exacerbated by the current economic crisis.
Violence against women has its roots in the traditional idea (still prevalent in many societies) that women are the property of men. It is reinforced by the still unequal economic relationship between men and women and the way in which capitalism itself is based on private property, inequalities of wealth and power. Frequently violence is used by capitalism to defend its interests (as the textile workers in Asia and students in Europe have experienced first hand). Poverty and unemployment do not cause domestic violence. It takes place equally across all social groups and classes. But these factors can be a trigger for violence in the home and the economic crisis can make it more likely.
In many countries attitudes towards violence against women have radically improved over the last three decades. Progressive laws have been passed regarding domestic violence and there is a general acknowledgement that it is a serious crime which must be tackled. But the drastic cuts to public sector services could undermine much of the progress which has been made. Attacks on childcare, refuges for women and other services will make it more difficult for women to escape violence in the home (where most abuse takes place) while cuts in transport, street lighting etc. will mean that women are less safe outside. Funding for rape crisis centres and support for women who have been abused are also under threat.

Reproductive rights

In the last decade or so 19 countries have liberalised their abortion laws but millions still live in countries where abortion is illegal or severely restricted. Worldwide around 20 million illegal abortions take place every year resulting in the deaths of 70,000 women and the maiming of millions more.
In some countries ideological attacks on abortion continue and need to be countered. But in many countries it will be cuts in health and other services which threaten this right. Cutbacks will also mean less access to infertility treatment, and further closures and reductions in clinics offering advice on contraception and sexual health, with young women being particularly affected.

Sexuality and sexism

Millions of women worldwide suffer terrible constraints on their sexuality, including the barbaric practice of genital mutilation. In many of the advanced capitalist countries social attitudes towards sexuality and personal relationships have undoubtedly progressed. Generally women have felt more liberated, freed from many of the moral, social and religious constraints of the past. But under capitalism sexual liberation becomes distorted by the pursuit of profit and existing inequalities. The capitalist system turns everything into a commodity, including women’s bodies - whether for sale directly in the sex industry or indirectly through their use in advertising and selling products. It promotes particular images of women which are limiting, stereotypical and often damaging. This objectification of women reinforces backward attitudes, including violence, and as a consequence undermines women in the wider struggle for economic and social rights.

Fighting back

The huge protests and strikes which women have been involved in recently show that destroying those gains which have been won will not take place without a fight. The struggle of the textile workers in Asia and the Middle East have demonstrated that even the most exploited women workers are prepared to fight back.
There will not be a linear rolling back of women’s rights. The significant changes in social attitudes that have taken place, especially in the more developed capitalist countries, cannot be easily reversed. Women (and many men) are not going to accept that a woman’s place is back in the home and not in the workforce. Women will fight tenaciously to defend the economic and social gains which have been made.
There will inevitably be attempts to revive old prejudices in order to undermine those struggles, to drive a wedge between men and women, especially in the workplace. Any attempts at dividing and weakening workers on gender lines has to be vigorously combated because a successful struggle to defend and extend women’s rights is possible only if it is an anti-capitalist struggle, involving a united working class.

Socialism

Based on competition and the ruthless search for profits capitalism creates exploitation, poverty, oppression, violence, war and environmental degradation. It is a rotten system which limits and destroys the lives of workers and young people with women doubly oppressed and restricted because of their gender. Women therefore have a particular interest in fighting for an alternative to the capitalist system.
A socialist alternative would be based on public not private ownership of production, on democratic control by producers and consumers and not a rich elite, where need not profit would determine what is produced, and where unequal and hierarchical relations of wealth and power would be replaced by cooperation, equality and mutual respect both nationally and internationally.
Life could be so much different for everyone but especially for women. A democratically planned economy would release resources to ensure a decent income and economic independence for everyone. Publicly provided quality services such as childcare, healthcare, education, housing, transport etc. would give women real choice over every aspect of their lives. A society based on equality and cooperation would lay the basis for an end to all forms of sexism and violence against women; women would finally be truly liberated.

 

International Women's Day

International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day is marked on the 8th of March every year.[1] It is a major day of global celebration of women. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements.

Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet bloc. In many regions, the day lost its political flavour, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and St Valentine's Day. In other regions, however, the original political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner.
Female members of the Australian Builders Labourers Federation march on International Women's Day 1975 in Sydney
The mimosa (technically, the Silver Wattle) is the symbol of the celebrations of Women's day in Italy and Russia

The first IWD was observed on 19 March 1911 in Germany following a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. The idea of having an international women's day was first put forward at the turn of the 20th century amid rapid world industrialization and economic expansion that led to protests over working conditions[citation needed]

In 1910, Second International held the first international women's conference in Copenhagen (in the labour-movement building located at Jagtvej 69, which until 1 March 2007 housed Ungdomshuset). An 'International Women's Day' was established. It was suggested by the important German Socialist Clara Zetkin, although no date was specified.[2] The following year, 1911, IWD was marked by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, on March 19.[3] In the West, International Women's Day was first observed as a popular event after 1977 when the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN Day for Women's Rights and International Peace.[citation needed]

Demonstrations marking International Women's Day in Russia proved to be the first stage of the Russian Revolution of 1917.[4]

Following the October Revolution, the Bolshevik Alexandra Kollontai persuaded Lenin to make it an official holiday in the Soviet Union, and it was established, but was a working day until 1965. On May 8, 1965 by the decree of the USSR Presidium of the Supreme Soviet International Women's Day was declared a non working day in the USSR "in commemoration of the outstanding merits of Soviet women in communistic construction, in the defense of their Fatherland during the Great Patriotic War, in their heroism and selflessness at the front and in the rear, and also marking the great contribution of women to strengthening friendship between peoples, and the struggle for peace. But still, women's day must be celebrated as are other holidays."[citation needed]

Events are scheduled to take place in more than 100 countries[5] around the world on March 8, 2011, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.[6] In the United States, President Barack Obama proclaimed March 2011 to be "Women's History Month", calling Americans to mark IWD by reflecting on "the extraordinary accomplishments of women" in shaping the country's history.[5] Secretary of State Hillary Clinton launched the "100 Women Initiative: Empowering Women and Girls through International Exchanges", on the eve of IWD.[7]
[edit] 2010 International Women's Day

On the occasion of 2010 International Women's Day the International Committee of the Red Cross is drawing attention to the hardship displaced women endure. The displacement of populations is one of the gravest consequences of today's armed conflicts. It affects women in a host of ways.[8]

Women displaced by armed conflict – often living alone with their children – are frequently exposed to sexual violence, discrimination and intimidation. Many face poverty and social exclusion as well. International humanitarian law therefore includes specific provisions protecting women, for example when they are pregnant or as mothers of young children.[9]
[edit] In modern culture
The 1932 Soviet poster dedicated to the 8th of March holiday. The text reads: "8th of March is the day of rebellion of the working women against kitchen slavery" and "Down with the oppression and narrow-mindedness of household work!". Originally in the USSR the holiday had a clear political character, emphasizing the role of the Soviet state in the liberation of women from their second-class-citizen status.
However, with time the meaning of the holiday evolved to an apolitical celebration of women. Most late Soviet 8th of March postcards carried no political meaning.

The day is an official holiday in Afghanistan,[10] Armenia,[11] Azerbaijan,[12] Belarus,[13] Burkina Faso,[14] Cambodia,[15] China (for women only), [16] Cuba,[citation needed] Guinea-Bissau,[10] Eritrea,[10] Kazakhstan,[17] Kyrgyzstan, Laos,[18] Madagascar (for women only),[19] Moldova,[20] Mongolia,[21] Montenegro,[citation needed], Nepal (for women only),[10], Russia,[10] Tajikistan,[10] Turkmenistan,[10] Uganda,[10] Ukraine,[10] Uzbekistan,[10] Vietnam,[citation needed] and Zambia.[22]

In some countries, such as Cameroon[23], Croatia[citation needed], Romania[citation needed], Serbia[citation needed], Bulgaria[citation needed] the day is not a public holiday, but is widely observed nonetheless. On this day it is customary for men to give the women in their lives – mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, colleagues, etc. – flowers and small gifts. In some countries (such as Bulgaria and Romania) it is also observed as an equivalent of Mother's Day, where children also give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.

In Armenia, after the collapse of the Soviet Union celebrations of IWD were abandoned. Instead, April 7 was introduced as state holiday of ‘Beauty and Motherhood’. The new holiday immediately became popular among Armenians, as it commemorates one of the main holidays of the Armenian Church, the Annunciation. However, people still kept celebrating IWD on March 8 as well. Public discussion held on the topic of two ‘Women’s Days’ in Armenia resulted in the recognition of the so called ‘Women’s Month’ which is the period between March 8 and April 7.

In Italy, to celebrate the day, men give yellow mimosas to women.[24][25] Yellow mimosas and chocolate are also one of the most common March 8 presents in Russia and Albania.

In many countries, such as In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia, the custom of giving women flowers still prevails. Women also sometimes get gifts from their employers. Schoolchildren often bring gifts for their teachers, too.

In countries like Portugal groups of women usually celebrate on the night of 8 March in "women-only" dinners and parties.[citation needed]

In India, IWD holds a lot of significance. Many celebrations are held during the day.

In Pakistan working women in formal and informal sectors celebrate International Women's Day every year to commemorate their ongoing struggle for due rights, despite facing many cultural and religious restrictions. Some women working for change in society use IWM to help the movement for women's rights. In Poland, for instance, every IWD includes large feminist demonstrations in major cities.[26]

In 1975, which was been designated as International Women’s Year, the United Nations gave official sanction to, and began sponsoring, International Women's Day.

The 2005 Congress (conference) of the British Trades Union Congress overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling for IWD to be designated a public holiday in the United Kingdom.

Since 2005, IWD has been celebrated in Montevideo, either on the principal street, 18 de Julio, or alternatively through one of its neighbourhoods. The event has attracted much publicity due to a group of female drummers, La Melaza, who have performed each year.[27]

Today, many events are held by women's groups around the world. The UK-based marketing company Aurora hosts a free worldwide register of IWD local events[28] so that women and the media can learn about local activity. Many governments and organizations around the world support IWD.
[edit] Controversies

In some cases International Women's Day has led to questionable practices that discriminated against men. For example Tower Hamlets Council closed off one of its libraries to all males to "celebrate" the occasion, forcing them to travel elsewhere, going as far as even banning male staff from the premises.[29]

In the Czech Republic (then part of Czechoslovak Socialist Republic), huge Soviet style celebrations were held annually. After the fall of Communism, the holiday, generally considered to be one of the major symbols of the old regime, fell into obscurity. International Women's Day was re-established as an official "important day" by the Parliament only recently, on the proposal of the Social-democrats and Communists. This has provoked some controversy as a large part of the public as well as the political right see the holiday as a relic of the nation's Communist past. In 2008, the conservative Catholic People's Party's deputies unsuccessfully proposed the abolition of the holiday. However, some non-government organizations consider the official recognition of International Women's Day as an important reminder of women's role in the society. Still, unlike in the past, the holiday is no longer observed by the general public in any significant way.[citation needed]

International Women's Day sparked violence in Tehran, Iran on March 4, 2007, when police beat hundreds of men and women who were planning a rally. Police arrested dozens of women and some were released after several days of solitary confinement and interrogation.[30] Shadi Sadr Mahbubeh Abbasgholizadeh and several more community activists were released on March 19, 2007, ending a fifteen day hunger strike.[31]
[edit] Apocrypha

A popular apocryphal story which surfaced in French Communist circles[32][33] claimed that women from clothing and textile factories had staged a protest on 8 March 1857 in New York City.[34] The story alleged that garment workers were protesting against very poor working conditions and low wages and were attacked and dispersed by police. It was claimed that this event led to a rally in commemoration of its 50th anniversary in 1907. Temma Kaplan[32] explains that "neither event seems to have taken place, but many Europeans think March 8, 1907 inaugurated International Women's Day."[32] Speculating about the origins of this 1857 legend, Liliane Kandel and Françoise Picq suggested it was likely that (in recent times) some felt it opportune to detach International Women's Day from its basis in Soviet history and ascribe to it a more "international" origin which could be painted as more ancient than Bolshevism and more spontaneous than a decision of Congress or the initiative of those women affiliated to the Party.[33][35]
[edit] See also

* International Men's Day
* Mother's Day
* Susan B. Anthony Day

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day

We invite you to join tens of thousands of people coming together on bridges all over the world -- from the Millennium Bridge in London, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, to the Grand Barriere Bridge joining Rwanda and Congo -- to show your support for women's causes and celebrate women's achievements.
We also invite you to donate to one of the incredible organizations that work to improve the lives of women worldwide. Support a cause you care about at the bottom of the page. See you on the bridge!

Millennium Bridge London

Join us on 8th March at 10am at Borough Market for coffee and banner making.
The London march, led by Annie Lennox, will leave Borough Market at 11am, walking along the south side of the river to Millennium Bridge, crossing the Thames to the north side then continuing west along the river walk way past Victoria Embankment Gardens, then crossing back along Hungerford Bridge to the south side of the river and finishing at the Royal Festival Hall for speeches and more.

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Brooklyn Bridge New York

Join us on March 8 from 10:30am to 1pm. If you're short on time, you can choose to register ONLY for the festival in City Hall Park (noon to 1pm).

• 10:30am: Check-in at Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn (High Street stop on A,C Subway is the closest). From there we'll walk together, across the Brooklyn Bridge, to City Hall Park in Manhattan.
• 12:00pm: Festival begins at City Hall Park, Manhattan. (If you're skipping the Bridge Walk and just joining us for the Festival, check in at City Hall Park at 11:45.)

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Golden Gate San Francisco

Join us on March 8 at 10am at Crissy Fields in Presidio park for banner making and preparations.
The San Francisco march will leave at 11 to get to the northern bank where you will get your “100th anniversary Passport” to certify that you crossed the Golden Gate Bridge for Women on March 8, 2011. We will have complimentary shuttles to bring you back to the San Francisco bank if you want to stay to the celebration.

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Tips For Safe Holi

Tips For Safe Holi

Holi is meant to be a rough festival with tradition of applying colors to the guests, family and friends with or without their consent. Any kind of rudeness or misbehavior is totally forgiven on this day but these kinds of fun related things must be participated under a certain limits. Fun, food and colors is all that should spread on this holy day of Holi.

Holi is regarded as the festival of joy and colors, but one should always be on alert while playing Holi because, if accident happens, it can ruin the spirit of that day. Also, one should always remember to use these small precautions so that no one that you know or love gets hurt unknowingly. Below are some of the ‘Dos and Don'ts’ that are necessary to enjoy Holi to its fullest. “DO’s” Dental caps are a good idea to protect you teeth from staining. Sunglasses go a long way in keeping your eyes safe from the harmful chemicals of the colors. Wear old and ragged clothes that you can be at easilydiscard while playing Holi, as your clothes may never look wearable again with all those color stains. Brightly collared and dark collared clothes are preferable for the mood of the day. Wear full-sleeved t-shirt or shirts that cover your arms fully. Socks will be a good idea too. Always put some amount of oil on your head and body. Apply thick coating of paint on your nails- both in fingers and toes so that they remain protected. Granted that it is almost impossible to save you face from attack of colors, so while being attacked, keep eyes and lips tightly closed or one can apply good amount of oily body lotion or oil to the body so that it does not become dry after taking bath this procedure will help you to wash off colors easily later on. If you are traveling, keep the car windows tightly shut. Better still; avoid traveling on Dhuledi, the day of playing colors. Use a hat, cap or anything like that to protect your hair from being collared with hard-to Rinse dyes. Put on your worst gears so that you won't have to take on the hassles of an immediate Washing. Do not bump into the frenzied group of mob if you take to streets. Better you cross the Road to the sidewalk across. Or, simply stay at a safe distance. While washing off the color, use lukewarm water and keep your eyes and lips tightly Closed. “Don’ts” Discourage your children to play Holi with eggs, mud or gutter water. Never turn a blind eye to such unclean ways of celebration. Avoid use of abir as it has flakes of mica. If you do not want your children and family to participate in the revelry, have a nice and quiet holiday at home. Your children should be confident enough to take the decision of not participating in the Holi celebrations. Teach them not to fall prey to pressure. Teach your children to respect other’s independence during Holi. For instance, you should stop your children from forcing Holi celebrations on a hesitant neighbor. If you fancy a glass of bhang (grass of the opium plant mashed and mixed with milk or sweets), go ahead. But let your family not get carried away. Your children should not get addicted to this intoxicating drink. Holi revelry should be contained within decent limits. Avoid loud and rowdy Holi parties, which might spoil the family environment. Children get accustomed to such parties at a very early age and tend to repeat the same type of celebrations later in life. Don’t walk alone on the streets on the Holi day. You’ll be a sure target for miscreants. . Play Holi only with a group of close friends and relatives as against strangers. Use only powdered color and water. Keep a big bucket of water handy for your children, so that they do not resort to gutter water and other unclean sources. Roll your windows up while driving your car. Be available at one venue throughout Holi, especially if you want to avoid rowdy Holi revelers. Always take some moments off to know the cultural significance of Holi. It is a festival of color, a harbinger of the spring season, and not a dirty game.

Popular Holi Songs

Popular Holi Songs

If anybody talks about Holi, then he/she first recalls its delicious sweets and next the popular Holi songs. You may remember Amitabh Bachchan singing all time hit song i.e. “Rang Barse”. You may also find hundreds of Bhajans on Holi festival. Here, we have gathered few popular film songs and bhajans on Holi to make you feel the spirit of this so called festival of colors. Bhajan – Rang de Chuneriya: Aisi rang de ke rang nahi chhute dhobiya dhoye chahe yeh sari umaria Lal na rangaun mein hari na rangaun apane hi ranga men rangade chunariya. Bina rangaye mein to ghar nahi jaungi beet hi jaye chahe yeh sari umariya. Jal se patala kaun hai kaun bhumi se bhari kaun agan se tej hai kaun kajal se kala. Jal se patala janam hai aur paap bhumi se bhari krodh agan se teja hai aur kalank kajal se kala. Mira ke prabhu giridhar nagar prabhu charanan mein hari charanan mein shyam charanan mei n lagi najaria. Film Songs: 1. Hindi Song Title: Rang barse bheege chunar wali Hindi Movie/Album Name: SILSILA Singer(s): AMITABH BACHCHAN Rang barase bhiige chunaravaalii, rang barase Are kaine maarii pichakaarii, torii bhiigii angiyaa O rangarasiyaa rangarasiyaa, ho Rang barase bhiige chunaravaalii, rang barase ... Sone kii thaalii mein jonaa parosaa Are, sone kii thaalii mein, jonaa parosaa Haan, sone kii thaalii mein jonaa parosaa Are khaae gorii kaa yaar, balam tarase rang barase Holi hai! O rang barase bhiige chunaravaalii, rang barase ... Laungaa ilaayachii kaa, are laungaa ilaayachii kaa Laungaa ilaayachii kaa? haan! Are laungaa ilaayachii kaa biidaa lagaayaa Haan laungaa ilaayachii kaa biidaa lagaayaa Chaabe gorii kaa yaar, balam tarase rang barase Holi hai! O rang barase bhiige chunaravaalii, rang barase ... Are belaa chamelii kaa sej bichhaayaa Belaa chamelii kaa, sej bichhaayaa Are belaa chamelii kaa sej bichhaayaa Haan belaa chamelii kaa sej bichhaayaa Soye gorii kaa yaar, balam tarase rang barase Holi hai! O rang barase bhiige chunaravaalii, rang barase. 2. Hindi Song Title: Holi Aayi Re Hindi Movie/Album Name: MASHAAL Singer(s): KISHORE KUMAR, MAHENDRA KAPOOR, LATA MANGESHKAR Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re Khelo Khelo Rang Hai Koi Apne Sang Hai Bheega Bheega Ang Hai Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re (Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re) Behki Behki Chaal Hai Chehra Neela Laal Hai Deewane Kya Haal Hai Ho Maston Par Hai Masti Chhaayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re (Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re) Jo Laaye Rang Jeevan Mein Use Holi Mein Paaya Hai Jo Laaye Rang Jeevan Mein Use Holi Mein Paaya Hai Bataaoon Kya Tumhe Yaaron Kise Maine Bulaaya Hai Ya Mat Bulaa Ya Bataa Dil Ki Baatein Na Chhupa Duniya Se Chori Hai Kya Yeh Ladki Hai Ya Kaali Maayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re (Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re) Yehi Din Tha Yehi Mausam Zubaan Jab Humne Kholi Thi Yehi Din Tha Yehi Mausam Zubaan Jab Humne Kholi Thi Kahan Ab Kho Gaye Woh Din Ki Jab Apni Bhi Holi Thi Tum Ho To Har Raat Diwali Har Din Meri Holi Hai Tum Ho To Har Raat Diwali Har Din Meri Holi Hai Tum Ho To Har Raat Diwali Har Din Meri Holi Hai Are Yeh Kya Chakkar Hai Bhai Dekho Holi Aayee Re (Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re) Hamara Kaun Duniya Mein Yahan Jo Hai Paraaya Hai Hamara Kaun Duniya Mein Yahan Jo Hai Paraaya Hai Magar Apna Laga Koi Yeh Aisa Kaun Aaya Hai Itna Kya Majboor Hai Dil Kyon Gum Se Choor Hai Tu Hi Sabse Door Hai Dilon Ko Paas Bahut Le Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re (Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re) Aa Haan Haan Holi Aayee Re Dekho Ji Holi Aayee Re Aayee Ji Holi Aayee Re (Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re Holi Aayee Holi Aayee Dekho Holi Aayee Re) 3. Hindi Song Title: Mohe Chedo Na Hindi Movie/Album Name: LAMHE Hindi Song Title: Mohe Chedo Na Hindi Movie/Album Name: LAMHE Singer(s): LATA MANGESHKAR Mohe chhedo na O mohe chhedo na nand ke lala Ki main hi brij bala Nahi main radha teri Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala Ki main hi brij bala Nahi main radha teri Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala Kahe pakad li meri kalai Teri duhai o krishna kanahi Kahe pakad li meri kalai Teri duhai krishna kanahi Harzai too bansi wala Ki main hoon brij bala Nahi main radha teri Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala Radha se hogi Radha se hogi teri chhichholi Aankh micholi tum humjoli Holi main yoon mujhe kyon rang dala Ki main hoon brij bala Nahi main radha teri Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala Ki main hoon brij bala Nahi main radha teri Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala

Holi in Bollywood

Holi in Bollywood

Holi and Bollywood have a long standing history. The Film Industry never forgets to set a stage on fire every time by producing new songs on Holi. In actual practice also, Bollywood becomes a lively place for Holi celebration. Earlier, Holi was celebrated in Mumbai’s R.K. Studio, where Raj Kapoor celebrated it with family and friends. This tradition of celebrating Holi was further carried on by other famous Bollywood personalities including superstar of the millennium Mr. Amitabh Bachchan who used to celebrate Holi in his famous residence ‘Pratiksha’. But this ritual did not continue any more after his father’s death. The spirit of Holi is seen in Bollywood Movies as in the form of songs which are now regarded as Item Songs. But in earlier times, Bollywood represented Movies on Bhakt Prahlad, which is considered to be the chief reason for the celebration of the festivities held during Holi. Then came another record breaking Movie called Sholay which had famous Song ‘holi ke din dil mil jate hai’, Mr. Bachchan was the only hero in the industry who has many songs into his credit such as ‘Rang Barse’ from Silsila and talking about recent times he acted in a Movie called Bhaghban where he danced on the tunes of ‘Holi khele Raghuvera Avadh mein, etc. And other Movies which depicted Holi as a theme for the songs where ‘Kati Patang’ in which Rajesh Khanna was seen singing for Asha Parekh the popular song known as ‘Aaj Na Chodenge hum humjoli’. One famous song related to Holi was there in the film, Mother India i.e. ‘Holi ayi re knhayi rang chalke suna de zaraa bansuri’. All these filmy songs on Holi show how Bollywood has contributed a lot to our cultural festivities in a very delightful manner.

Holi - Special Cuisines

Holi - Special Cuisines

Indian festivals are known for their unique way of celebration. Apart from maintaining various traditions and rituals during the festivals, people also prepare delicious food items to make the occasion more special. There are famous and delicious dishes prepared during Holi. After playing color one enjoys eating these foods with great pleasure. Holi is also famous for the variety of sweets that are offered to the visitors that come to apply colors and enjoy the sweets offered by the host. All recipes which are made on this day are cherished by family members and friends with great fervor. This section contains a variety of traditional recipes and cuisines which are prepared during Holi festival and are savored by majority of the families and friends. Gujia: It is a northern sweet dish savored popular amongst the people. Puran Poli: These are made in small doughs after which they are fried and served hot. Papri: It’s a snack containing meethi leaves savored by chutnii. Dahi Bhalle: This is also the snack which is quite popular among people and eaten with chutnii and curd. Malpua: It is a sweet dish made of flour served with rabri. This can be stored for weeks to eat. Saffron Syrup: It is drunk popularly by people on Holi as it is the cold drink. Bhang: Associated with Lord Shiva, bhang has now become synonymous with holi. Out of several ways of preparing bhang the most popular is the buds and leaves of cannabis squashed and ground into a green paste. To this mixture milk, ghee, and spices are added. This bhang base is turned to thandai Thandai: It is a cool drink made of poppy seeds, aniseeds, black peppercorns and rose petals, the buds and leaves of Cannabis using a mortar and pestle into a green paste. It is then mixed with milk, ghee, and spices which is latter on served along with ice cubes in the glass. Kanji Ke Vade: It is made of urad ki dal and is socked in water of rai and a flavored drink is originated which is sour in flavour.

Holi - Natural Colours

 Holi - Natural Colours

Holi is known as ‘the festival of color’. People enjoy this day playing with colors in different manners. But while playing Holi people use various kinds of harmful (chemical) colors which tend to damage their skin in long run. We suggest you to use herbal colors which are easy to make and use. There are two forms by which one can make colors at home – DRY and WET. Here, we have listed several techniques of making herbal color’s so that one can enjoy Holi without disrupting its significance.


Making of Red Colour
Dry:

• Red Sandalwood Powder is used to prepare red color instead of Red Gulal.
• Dry red hibiscus flowers in the shade and powder it till it turns red in color. To increase the quantities add any flour to it.
• Annato in English has a water chestnut shaped fruit which gives out brick color red seeds.

Wet:

• Pour two teaspoons of Red Sandalwood powder in five liters of water and boil. Then, dilute it with 20 liters of water.
• Peels of Red Pomegranate when boiled in water give dark red color.
• Boil a small twig of Madder Tree in water for a deep red color.
• Red color can also be obtained from juice of tomatoes and carrots. This can be diluted with sufficient quantity of water to remove the stickiness.

Making of Green Colour

Dry:

• Use henna powder to attain green color. Or simply use dry henna which will not leave any mark of color on your face as chemical colors do.
• Dry some of the leaves of Gulmohur tree for a vibrant color.
  Wet:
• Mix two teaspoons of heena in one litre of water. Stir it well so that you can use it.
• Green color can also be obtained by mixing a fine paste of leaves like spinach, coriander, mint, etc. in water.

Wet:

• Mix two teaspoons of heena in one litre of water. Stir it well so that you can use it.
• Green color can also be obtained by mixing a fine paste of leaves like spinach, coriander, mint, etc. in water.

Making of Yellow Colour

Dry:

• Mix two teaspoons of turmeric powder with double quantity of besan. As Turmeric and Besan are extremely healthy for our skin and are also used widely as ‘ubtan’ while taking bath. As ordinary haldi is a fragrant and has enhanced therapeutic effects. Besan on other hand it can be substituted by atta, maida, rice flour, arrow root and even talcum powder.
• Flowers like Marigold and Yellow Chrysanthemums can be dried in shade and crush them to obtain a fine powder Capitulate different shades of yellow.
• Dry the skin of the Bael fruit and grind it to obtain a yellow colored powder.

Wet:

• Add one teaspoon of turmeric to two liters of water and mix it well. This can be boiled to increase the attentiveness of color and it can be further thinned.
• Soak 50 marigold flowers in 2 liters of water overnight. Boil it in the morning and use it.

Holi-The Festival of Color

Holi-The Festival of Color

Holi – the festival of color is marked as the opening festival in Hindu calendar, falls on the full moon day in the month of PHALGUN. People enjoy themselves playing with several colours and celebrate the whole day with much pump and gaiety. Originally Holi was regarded to be the festival to celebrate good harvests and fertility of the land. There are several legends and stories behind Holi. A popular legend says that Holi is remembered for the sacrifice of Holika who burnt herself in fire on this day.

Holi is therefore regarded one of the most ancient festivals of the Aryans who finds an honored mention in our old Sanskrit texts like Dashakumar Charit and Garud Puran. Even the play "Ratnavali" written by Harshdev states a delightful description of Holi as a festival. In those days this very festival was celebrated as "Vasantotsav". Latter everybody started calling it "MADANOTSAV".

Celebration of Holi festival is characterized by performing Holi puja as per Hindu tradition. Dhuleti, which falls day after Holi Puja, is considered to be the actual festival of colors. Children and youngsters vie with each other use fast and sticky colors to celebrate Holi. It is all fun and joy for them. Popular Legends on Holi There are several legends on Holi which find mentions in Hindu mythology. Holi is regarded to be the opening festival of the Hindu calendar. The famous stories or sagas related to this festival are stated below: Legend of Radha-Krishna: Krishna, being the mischievous child of Yashuda, was a prankster and was also the creator of many legends for himself. He once asked his mother - why is Radha fair and I am Dark? Mother Yashuda replied to him saying – If you are so much jealous of Radha’s color than go and put dark colors on her and she will also turn dark as you so. Lord Krishna went ahead and did the same. Since then each lover usually puts color on his/her beloved to pay homage to Lord Krishna.   Legend on Pootana: When the female demoness called Pootana tried to kill boy Krishna, by giving him her poisoned nipples to suckle. The miracle boy Krishna is said to have sucked her nipples so intensely that he drained the demoness of her life. Hence, the biggest celebration of Holi takes place at Mathura where this incident happened with Krishna. After the death of demoness Pootana, people of Mathura till date celebrates this festival in the evening by lighting bourn fire. Legends of king Hiranyakashyapu:  Hiranyakashyapu was the strongest demon of his times; he was considered to be the winner of all God’s whomsoever he fought with became a loser at the end of the battle. So he ordered everybody that everybody should obey him and worship him instead of Almighty. He in his family had one sister named Hollika and one son named Pralhad, who was a great devotee of Lord Naarayana. However, Pralhad had disobeyed his father’s order of treating Lord Naarayana as God.  Thus, Hiranyakashyapu discussed this matter with her sister who had the boon granted to her that; Fire will not do any harm to her body no matter what the situation is. Latter, she took the responsibility to burn Pralhad by placing him on her legs and sitting on fire. She did exactly the same and guess what? Prahalad came out from the fire unharmed. As ‘he’ had his faith on God he continuously chanted Vishnu mantras instead fire catch hold of Holika who was granted the so called boon. Since that day people light bourn fire in temples and celebrate Holi on the death of the demoness. Brij Ki Holi / Lath Mar Holi: Two towns namely Nandagow (where Lord Krishna grew up) and Barsana (where Shri Radha grew up), near Mathura, are considered (till today) as the epicenter of the Holi celebrations. In India it is famously known as BRIJ KI HOLI / LATH MAR HOLI. While Lord Krishna was growing up in Vraj, he popularized the festival with his pranks. Where he played Holi with Gopies of Vraj and they also responded him with equal enthusiasm and the festivities have continued ever since. So, continuing this ritual Men and Women of Vraj even today clash in a colorful display of battle of the sexes. Men of Nandagow raid Barsana with hopes of raising their flag over Shri Radhikaji's temple. They receive a thunderous welcome as the women of Barsana greet them with long wooden sticks. The men are soundly beaten as they attempt to rush through town to reach the relative safety of Shri Radhikaji's temple. Men are well padded, as they are not allowed to retaliate. In this mock battle the men try their best not to be captured. Unlucky captives can be forcefully lead away, thrashed and dressed in female attire before being made to dance as a custom. This type of Holi is famously known as “Lath Mar Holi”!! Holi – Celebration Holi commences about ten days before the full moon of the month called Phalgun (February-March); but it is usually observed for the last three or four days, terminating with the full moon. Along with Holi, spring season also arrives which is marked as the auspicious season for the Hindus. In this season, all the ‘tesu’ and other trees are filled with sweet smelling flowers. They all proclaim the glory and everlasting beauty of God and inspire you with hope, joy and a new life and leave you with the thought to find out yourself that; who is the actual creator behind them. Holi is known by the name of "Kamadahana" in South India, which refers to the day on which Kamadev (Cupid) was burnt by Lord Shiva (as told above in legends of holi). In North India, a tradition is followed on the eve of Holi- huge bundles of woods are accumulated and burnt at night mainly in temples. On the other day, people play Holi (colorful) joyfully with colored water. Almost everywhere one can hear the shouts and laughter of people shouting "Holi-hai! Holi-hai!" People gathered in the streets and pump colored water over the body and clothes even to the strangers who pass by, no matter whether he/she is rich or poor. There is no restriction on this day. People compose and sing special Holi songs (famous bollywood songs) to mark this occasion. During Holi festival, people clean up their houses by burning all dirty articles in and around the house in the fire. According to them, this practice destroys disease-breeding bacteria and the sanitary condition of the locality is also improved. During the festival boys also dance about in the streets and play practical jokes with the passers-by. Holi is aptly called the festival of color and joy. Its spirit is uniquely Indian, colorful, exotic, happiness and full of energy. Holi is celebrated by everybody. People prepare special recipes on Holi day. Before few days they start cooking (preparing) many delicacies for this day namely gujjia, papri and kanji ke vade. There are some necessary customs attached to this festival, where firstly, Hindu’s invite their sons-in-law and their families for a meal on Holi. When the meal is over, it is necessary to give the sons-in-law, what is known as a 'pyala' - a crisp note of any denomination from rupees five to rupees five hundred is offered along with a glass of drink. Secondly, Married daughters on the other hand; are given what is called 'kothli' by their mother-in-law. Other custom is performed by the new bride along with the children of the family. Here the new bride is supposed to play a prank on the older couples of the family, where the bride somehow tempts them so that they enter the room and she can lock them in. Then she demands a present for setting them free from the closed room. The bride is supposed to sing a song specially composed by her on this happy occasion, in which (song) she demands her ransom. Colours Phalgun arrives with the promise of warm days and new life - Spring is the season of rejuvenation and rebirth. The earth discards its winter gloom and begins to blossom again. As if to mark this change, Holi flings colour into Indian landscape and invites the celebration of life. The spirit of Holi is colour - rich and vibrant, flung into the air and smeared with laughter on friends and loved ones. It recalls, very simply, the secret of life: a shifting panorama of sights, movement and feelings. Colours denote energy - the vivid, passion- ate pulse of life. Colour signifies the vitality that makes the human race unique in the universal scheme. Holi, the festival of colour, is also the enactment of spring. It is, in a metaphorical sense, changing earth’s dull garb of winter for the fresh blue of the March skies, the bright colours of new blossoms, the brilliance of the summer sun washing everything with its red-gold hues. Holi comes alive with the colours of 'gulal'. These are dry colours that are sold days before the festival actually begins. Markets are flooded with heaps of gulal - they are arranged in pyramids and sold loose. Vendors sit on street corners selling gulal to passers-by. Gulal is made up of many rich colours like pink, magenta, red , yellow and green. 'Abeer' is made of small crystals or paper like chips of mica. This is usually mixed with the gulal to give it a rich shine. These colours can be used dry, or mixed with water. New brides make silver or gold colour from powders especially available in the market. This colour is mixed with a little coconut oil and stored in a bottle. It is applied in tiny quantities on the foreheads of near and dear ones, like a 'tilak' or a blaze-like mark. In the old days, people used to prepare holi colours at home by using flowers blossomed on 'tesu' tree. For arriving at the colour, the flowers were dried under the sun and then grounded to a fine power. The fine powder was then mixed with the water for beautiful saffron-red colour.

holi festival songs

Holi Songs

Songs are an extremely essential part of Holi celebrations. Nobody has realized this fact better than our famous film industry.

Bollywood has typically portrayed the mood of Holi from time to time. Hero and heroine getting drenched in colour waters accompanied by hundreds of dancers making merry in the background.

Folk touch in the film songs on Holi have made them all the more popular amongst the masses so much so that the famous Holi numbers have become as much essential part of Holi celebrations as the colours itself.

No Holi celebration can be complete without the famous Amitabh Bachchan number from the film Silsilay. Rang Barse...the song has become the Holi anthem of India.

In the festival which does not recognises any restrictions, the hero, Amitabh openly flirts with his girlfriend, Rekha in front of his wife, Jaya and her husband, Sanjeev Kumar. There was so much fun in that song just as it there in the festival of Holi. Anybody immersed in the spirit of Holi with automatically start humming that number.

An attempt was made to duplicate the magic of that song about two decades later with Mr Bachchan again in the movie Baghbaan, by incorporating the famous folk song- Holi khele Raghubeera..awadh mein Holi khele Raghubeera. The song was an instant success...but no song it seems can manage to reach the height of Rang barse..penned by Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

There are numerous other Holi songs which have made their mark and have become a must when it comes to Holi celebrations. These songs have wonderfully captured the spirit of Holi and helped to further the story of movie by bringing hero and heroine closer. 

Popular Holi songs from Bollywood

Our extremely popular film industry has captured the various moods and shades of Holi through a large number of songs produced over the years. Some of these songs have gained immense popularity due to their success in capturing the spirit of the festival. Impressive picturisation, apt choreography and a touch of folk element has also played a major role in generating mass appeal for these songs. From streets to bylanes, one can hear these numbers being played on loud speakers and people dancing to their tunes.

Given here are the lyrics of some of the popular Holi Songs from Bollywood. Take out your musical instruments or just a dhol, don the colorful Holi cap and sing these songs aloud in the company of your dear friends. Holi is all about having fun, and loads of it!!

Lyrics of Popular Holi Songs from Films (Please click on the links below)

» Dekho Aayi Holi... Mangal Pandey
» Holi Ke Din... Sholay
» Rang Barse...Silsila
» Hori Khele Raghuveera...Baghban
» Mohe Chedo Na...Lamhe

Other Popular Holi Songs from Bollywood

• Ang se ang lagana sajan… Darr
• Mal de gulal mohe, aaye holi aaye re… Kaamchor
• Apne rang mein rang de mujko … Aakhir Kyon
• Aayee re aayee re holi… Zakhmee
• Phagun aayo re... Phagun
• Arre ja re hat natkhat… Navrang
• Aaj na chodenge bas humjoli khelenge hum holi... Kati Patang
• Holi aaye re kanhayee… Mother India
• Tan rang lo ji aaj mann rang lo... Kohinoor
• O dekho holi aayi... Mashaal
• Rang di preet ne rang di... Dhanwan
• Koi bheega hai rang se ... Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost

Dekho Aayi Holi
Holi ho hey...
Holi aayi rang phut pade
Yeh chalak chalak
Woh dhalak dhalak
Phir baaje ghungru dhol bade yeh
Yeh chalak chalak
Woh dhamak dhamak
Sab nikle hain pee peeke ghade
Woh dhumak dhumak
Yeh lapak lapak
Cham cham naache pariyo ki dhunein
Yeh thirak thirak
Yeh chalak chalak
Woh matak matak
Woh dhalak dhalak
Yeh chalak chalak
Woh dhamak dhamak
Yeh lapak lapak
Woh dhumak dhumak
Yeh thirak thirak
Woh matak matak

Hey..
haa haa haa ha...

(Dekho aayi holi rang layi holi
chali picthkari uda hain gulaal
banke hain ghata mann jhum utha
rang chalke hain neele hare laal) - 2

Rang reli mein rang khelungi
Rang jaaungi
Rang gehre hain
Abke saal
Ab hamein koi rokey nahi
Ab hamein koi tokey nahi
Ab hone do ho jo bhi haal
Dekho aayi holi rang layi holi
Chali picthkari uda hai gulaal
Banke hain ghata mann jhum utha
Rang chalke hain neele hare laal

hoo...
Bheegi choli chunari bhi geeli hui
Sajnaji dekho main neeli hui
Thodi thodi tu jo nashili hui
Patli kamar lachkili hui
Mann kyon na behke
Tan kyon na dehke
Tum reh reh ke
Mat pheko yeh nazaron ka jaal
Ab hamein koi rokey nahi
Ab hamein koi tokey nahi
Ab hone do ho jo bhi haal
Dekho aayi holi rang layi holi
Aaj hua ek sa kamaal
Rang aaise ude dekhane mein lage
Koi range hawao ke baal
(Chandi ki thaal se leke gulaal
ab radha se khelenge holi murari
radha bhi natkhat hain
palti woh jhatpat hain
maari kanhaiyaa ko hain pichkaari) - 2
Dekhane wale toh dang hue hain
Ke holi mein dono ho sang hue hai
Toh radha kanha ek rang hue hain
Kaun hain radha kaun hain kanha
Kaun yeh samjha kaun yeh jaana

ho o o...
Holi mein jo sajni se nayan lade
Thaami hain kalaai ke baat badhe
Teer se jaise mere mann mein gade
Teri yeh nazariya jo mujhpe pade
Jo yeh raas rache
Jo yeh dhoom mache
Koi kaise bache
Hamse poocho na
Tum yeh sawaal
Ab hamein koi rokey nahi
Ab hamein koi tokey nahi
Ab hone do ho jo bhi haal
(Chorus 1)
Ab hamein koi rokey nahi
Ab hamein koi tokey nahi
Ab hone do ho jo bhi haal
Dekho aayi holi rang layi holi
Chali picthkari uda hain gulaal
Banke hain ghata mann jhum utha
Rang chalke hain neele hare laal

aaye...Holi Holi...

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Holi Ke Din
Chalo saheli - 2
Chalo re saathi - 2
Ye pakdo
Ye (pakadoo) - 4 ise na chhodo
Arra arra arra baiya na todo,
Oye thaher ja babhi, arey jare sharabi
Kya ho raja gali mein aaja
Holi holi gaaon ki gori o nakharewaali
Dungi main gali arre raamu ki saali, holi re holi

(Holi ke din dil khil jaate hain rangon mein rang mil jaate hain)-2
gile shikwe bhul ke doston dushman bhi gale mil jaate hain
Chorus 1

Holi hain

Gori tere rang jaisaa thodasa main rang bana lu
Aa tere gulabi gaalon se thoda sa gulaal chura lu
(Jare ja deewane tu holi ke bahane tu)-2
Chhed na mujhe besaram
Puchh le zamane se aise hi bahane se liye aur diye dil jaate hain
Holi ke din dil khil jaate hain rango mein rang mil jaate hain

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Rang Barse
Rang barse bheege chunar wali, rang barse
Are kaine maari pichkaari tori bheegi angiya
O rangrasia rangrasia, ho
Rang barse bheege chunar wali, rang barse...

Sone ki thaali main jona parosa
Are, sone ki thaali main jona parosa
Haan, sone ki thaali main jona parosa
Are, khaye gauri ka yaar balam tarse rang barse
Holi hai!!!
O, Rang barse bheege chunar wali, rang barse...

Launga elaichi ka, are launga elaichi ka
Launga elaichi ka? Haan
Are launga elaichi ka beeda lagaya
Haan, launga elaichi ka beeda lagaya
Chabe gauri ka yaar, balam tarse
Holi hai!!!
O, Rang barse bheege chunar wali, rang barse ...

Are, bela chameli ka sez bhichhaya
Bela chameli ka, sez bhichhaya
Are, bela chameli ka sez bhichhaya
Haan, bela chameli ka sez bhichhaya
Soye gauri ka yaar, balam tarse
Holi hai!!!
O, Rang barse bheege chunar wali, rang barse...

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Hori Khele Raghuveera
Taal se taal mile more babuaa baaje dhol mridang
Man se man kaa mel jo ho to rang se mil jaaye rang
O hori khele Raghuveeraa

(Hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa) - 3
Haan hilmil aave log lugaai hilmil aave log lugaai
Hilmil aave log lugaai
Bhai mahalan mein bheeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Arey hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Holi hai
Yeah hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Arey hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Pat tak dhig dhig dhig dhaan jhaa jhaa jhaa jhanak jhaa jhaa jhaa
Arey dhin dik dhak dhin dhin dhin ton kaa re kaa hey kar tanan dhaa dhaa dhaa
Tak dhin, tak dhin tak dhin tanan dhum tanan dhaa dhaa
(Inko sharam nahin aaye dekhe naahin apni umariyaa) - 2
Ho saath baras mein ishq ladaaye
Saath baras mein ishq ladaaye
(Mukhade pe rang lagaaye badaa rangeelaa sanvariyaa) – 2
Chunari pe daale abheeraa avadh mein hori khere raghuveeraa
(Arey chunari pe daale abheeraa avadh mein hori khere raghuveeraa) - 2
Haan hilmil aave log lugaai
Bhai mahalan mein bheeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Holi hai
Arey hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa

Hey ab ke phaag mose khelo na hori
Haan haan na khelat na khelat
Tori shapath main umariyaa ki thori
Haay haay haay chaachaa
Ta ta ta ta ta ra ta ta ta ta haay jhun jhun haay jhun jhun
(Dekhe hai upar se jhaanke nahin andar sajaniyaa) – 2
(Umr chadi hai dil to javaan hai) – 2
(Baanhon mein bharke mujhe zaraa jhankaa de painjaniyaa) - 2
Saanchi kahe hai kabiraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Arey saanchi kahe hai kabiraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Arey hori khere raghu
o hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Hilmil aave log lugaai haan hilmil aave log lugaai
Bhai mahalan mein bheeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Holi hai
Hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Ey bhaiyaa hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa
Haath de bhaiyaa
Hori khele raghuveeraa avadh mein hori khele raghuveeraa

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Mohe Chedo Na
O.....O...
Mohe chhedo na
O mohe chhedo na nand ke lala
Ki main hi brij bala
Nahi main radha teri
Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala
Ki main hi brij bala
Nahi main radha teri
Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala

Kahe pakad li meri kalai
Teri duhai o krishna kanahi
Kahe pakad li meri kalai
Teri duhai krishna kanahi
Harzai too bansi wala
Ki main hoon brij bala
Nahi main radha teri
Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala

Radha se hogi
Radha se hogi teri chhichholi
Aankh micholi tum humjoli
Holi main yoon mujhe kyon rang dala
Ki main hoon brij bala
Nahi main radha teri
Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala
Ki main hoon brij bala
Nahi main radha teri
Mohe chhedo na nand ke lala

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Pre-Formula One
[edit] Karting

Kubica developed his love for all kinds of cars at the young age of four when he spotted a small off-road vehicle, powered by a 4 bhp (3.0 kW) petrol engine. After long talks with his parents, his father, Artur, bought him the car and young Kubica spent long hours driving around plastic bottles. When he got older it became apparent that he needed better equipment, so his father bought him a go-kart. However, Kubica was too young to start racing in the Polish Karting Championship as he was under the age of ten. When he entered the championship, he won six titles in three years. After his third season, Kubica decided to switch to a more competitive league in Italy. In 1998 Kubica became the first foreigner to win the International Italian Junior Karting Championship.

Kubica also scored second place in the European Junior Karting Championship and won the Junior Monaco Kart Cup held on part of the Formula One Grand Prix track. A year later, he defended his title in Italy and also competed in the International German Karting Championship. He also won the Monaco Kart Cup for the second time in a row, as well as the Margutti Trophy and Elf Masters races. In 2000, his last season in karting, Kubica scored fourth places in both the European and World Championships.
[edit] Junior formulae
Kubica with the Epsilon Euskadi team

Kubica started his professional career in 2000, as a test driver for a Formula Renault 2000 car. During his first professional season in Formula Renault, Kubica scored his maiden pole position and also became a member of Renault's driver development programme. In 2002 Kubica won four races and scored a second place in the Italian Formula Renault 2000. He was also seventh in the Formula Renault Eurocup. At the end of the year he took part in a Brazilian Formula Renault 2000 race held at the Interlagos circuit. This one-off appearance resulted in a dominant win.

After Formula Renault, Kubica moved to the Formula Three Euro Series. However, his move was delayed by a road accident which left him with a broken arm, and titanium screws holding it together. At his delayed debut at Norisring, Kubica, driving with a plastic brace and 18 titanium bolts in his arm, won the race. He finished the season in 12th place. At the end of the year, Kubica won a street race in Sardinia and came fifth in races held in Macau and Korea. He ended his second season in the Formula 3 Euro Series, spent with the factory Mercedes team, in 7th position. In November 2004, he scored pole position in the Macau F3 Grand Prix, where he broke the lap record, but finished second in the race.

In 2005 he won the World Series by Renault championship with the Epsilon Euskadi team, earning Formula One tests with Renault.
[edit] Formula One (2006–present)
[edit] BMW Sauber (2006–2009)
[edit] 2006

In 2006, Kubica became the official reserve driver for the BMW Sauber Formula One team.[3] His results in both Friday testing and private test sessions, along with the words of BMW Sauber team principal Mario Theissen, led to speculation that he would become Poland's first ever Formula One racing driver in 2007. In August 2006, Kubica's teammate, Jacques Villeneuve, complained about headaches after his accident during the German Grand Prix; he was deemed unfit to race by the team, against his own belief, and Kubica was chosen by the team management to replace him at the Hungarian Grand Prix.[4] Kubica qualified ninth, beating his more experienced teammate Nick Heidfeld. In the race, he finished in seventh place, but was disqualified after the race for having an underweight car.[5] Villeneuve decided to leave the BMW Sauber team soon after the race,[6] and Kubica's position in the team for the remainder of the season was confirmed by BMW.[7]
Kubica as BMW Sauber's third driver at the 2006 United States Grand Prix

Kubica had a more disappointing race at the Turkish Grand Prix, finishing in 12th place after a mistake in tyre choice. Heidfeld, who was delayed in a first-corner accident, placed behind Kubica. In his third race, the Italian Grand Prix, Kubica finished in third position, and became the first Polish driver to appear on a Formula One podium, as well as the first Polish driver to lead a Grand Prix. He was the first driver since Alexander Wurz in 1997 to finish on the podium within his first three Formula One starts.

In China, he finished 13th, again after a mistake in tyre choice. After going off track at the first turn of the race, he moved from 17th position to fifth, before pitting. He was the first to change from intermediate tyres to dry tyres after the wet track started to dry. This decision was made too early: a very slow next lap in extremely wet and slippery conditions and another pit stop to change back to intermediates cost him his place in the points.
[edit] 2007
Kubica's violent crash at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix
Kubica driving for BMW Sauber at the 2007 British Grand Prix

Kubica performed well during the 2007 season, finishing consistently in point scoring positions. At the Canadian Grand Prix Kubica had a serious crash approaching the hairpin on lap 27, in which his car made contact with Jarno Trulli's Toyota, and hit a hump in the grass which lifted the car's nose into the air and left him unable to brake or steer. The car then rolled as it came back across the track, striking the wall on the outside of the hairpin and coming to rest on its side.[8] The speed measured when his car clipped the barrier was 300.13 km/h (186.49 mph), at a 75-degree angle, subjecting Kubica to an average deceleration of 28 g. After data from the onboard accident data recorder had been analysed it was found that he had been subjected to a peak G-force of 75 G.[9] Under safety car conditions, Kubica was removed from the car and taken to the circuit's medical centre, where he was announced to be "stable", although no information regarding potential injuries was known at this time. Shortly afterwards, his manager Daniele Morelli said Kubica was conscious and talking.[10] It was initially reported that Kubica could have a broken leg.[11] However, Mario Theissen later confirmed that he was not seriously injured.[12][13] Further reports from late evening on race day, directly from the hospital, confirmed that Kubica had suffered a light concussion alongside a sprained ankle. After being kept in overnight for observation, Kubica left hospital the following day.[14] On 14 June it was announced that as a precaution, Kubica would not race at the United States Grand Prix and would be replaced by test driver Sebastian Vettel.[15] After missing Indianapolis, he returned for the French Grand Prix where he qualified and finished in fourth place, receiving ITV broadcaster Martin Brundle's driver of the day award. He then went on to finish fourth again at the British Grand Prix.
[edit] 2008

Kubica's retention as race driver for 2008 was confirmed on 21 August 2007.[16] Over the first half of the season, Kubica qualified and finished strongly, including his and BMW Sauber's first pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix and second place finishes at the Malaysian and Monaco Grands Prix.
Kubica achieved the first win of his F1 career at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix.

On 8 June 2008 at the Canadian Grand Prix, Kubica achieved his first Formula 1 victory. He started second on the grid and passed race leader Lewis Hamilton in the first round of pitstops after the BMW Sauber pit crew completed a faster pitstop. On leaving the pits, Kubica and Kimi Räikkönen's Ferrari halted at the pit lane exit, waiting for the red pit exit light to change. Hamilton, running immediately behind them, missed the light and crashed into Räikkönen's Ferrari, eliminating both cars from the race. Kubica rejoined the race well positioned for the eventual victory. He passed Heidfeld's sister BMW Sauber, running one refuelling stop to Kubica's two stop strategy, and gained the necessary 24 seconds over Heidfeld to ensure that he maintained the lead after his second stop 22 laps later. The BMW Saubers remained first and second to the end of the race.[17] Kubica later joked that he should thank Hamilton for electing to crash into Räikkönen instead of him.[18] The win gave Kubica the lead in the drivers' championship.

BMW Sauber's results were weaker over the second half of the season. At the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours, Kubica finished 5th, reporting that this was a lost race, complaining about aerodynamic problems with the car.[citation needed] Kubica's strongest result of the latter part of the year was in Japan where he qualified sixth. At the start, several drivers braked too late for the first corner. Kubica took an inside line overtaking several cars and emerged in the lead. He led for 16 laps, but lost his lead to Fernando Alonso at the first round of pit stops. Kubica finished second after defending his position towards the end of the race against Räikkönen in a faster Ferrari (his fastest race lap was 0.6 seconds quicker than the Pole's)[19][20] Apart from that, Kubica achieved podiums in the Street race in Valencia and in the rain affected race at Monza. Kubica finished the year fourth in the drivers' championship.
[edit] 2009
Kubica driving for BMW Sauber at the 2009 Turkish Grand Prix

At the 2009 season opener in Melbourne, Kubica managed to qualify fourth on the grid. During the race, he was in third place and closing the gap to the front two cars before making contact with Sebastian Vettel while trying to overtake him. After the incident, Kubica continued briefly, but crashed into a wall at the next corner because his front wing had become stuck under the car.[21] Vettel was later deemed responsible for the accident, and given a 10-place penalty on the grid for the next race in Malaysia.[22]

BMW motorsport director, Mario Theissen, claimed that Kubica would have won the race ahead of Jenson Button had it not been for Vettel.[23]
Kubica at the 2009 British Grand Prix

At the Malaysian Grand Prix, Kubica qualified in eighth place, but was promoted to sixth following Vettel's ten-place grid penalty for causing the crash in Australia, and Rubens Barrichello's five-place grid drop for changing his gearbox. However, he retired very early in the race with engine problems. The next two races, the Chinese Grand Prix and the Bahrain Grand Prix were disappointing for the BMW Sauber team as both Kubica and his teammate Heidfeld finished outside the points with a non-competitive car. For the next race in Barcelona, BMW Sauber prepared a modified version of the F1.09. The car proved more competitive but a mistake in fitting the tyres to Kubica's car during Q3 meant he could only qualify in 10th position. In the race, after a bad start (due to a clutch issue)[24] he finished once more out of the points. Kubica suffered from an engine failure during second practice in Monaco, and retired from the Grand Prix due to a brake issue. At the Turkish Grand Prix, the team introduced the double diffuser. The car's performance improved and Kubica managed to score his first points of the season with a 7th place. In the next 3 races both BMW Sauber drivers finished outside the points again, but during the European and Belgian Grands Prix again proved to be competitive, scoring 8th and 4th positions respectively. In Italy, Kubica suffered engine trouble in qualifying and then retired from the race due to an oil leak. At the Singapore Grand Prix, Kubica finished 8th, defending his position from Kazuki Nakajima and Räikkönen in the last laps. He later stated it was "the most difficult point I have ever scored".[25][26] At the Brazilian Grand Prix, Kubica scored his first podium of the season despite engine temperature problems by finishing in 2nd place, 7.6 seconds behind winner Mark Webber. The podium was BMW's second of the season.

On 29 July 2009, BMW announced that they would leave Formula One at the end of 2009, which made Kubica a free agent for the 2010 season.[27][28] For the 2010 season, it was announced that he had signed for Renault F1, the team he tested for during his junior career.[29]
[edit] Renault (2010–)
[edit] 2010
Kubica driving for Renault at the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix

Kubica moved to the Renault team for 2010. His position was briefly put in doubt, however, by the team evaluating its future in the sport following the 2009 season in the wake of the "Crashgate" scandal and the parent company's financial problems. This resulted in a Luxembourg-based investment firm, Genii Capital, taking a 75% stake in the team; Renault retaining the remaining 25%.[30] Eric Boullier was also appointed as the new team manager. Kubica said he might not stay with Renault, as his contract was only valid if the parent company had a controlling stake in the team, but he then decided to remain with them.[31][32] On 31 January 2010, it was announced that Vitaly Petrov was to be Kubica's team-mate.

It was reported in Autosport that Ferrari driver Felipe Massa had until the 2010 British Grand Prix to prove the Maranello outfit that he is worth hanging onto or Kubica could take his seat in 2011.[33] However Ferrari re-signed Massa for 2011, leaving Kubica without a seat at the Italian team.

On 7 July 2010, it was confirmed that Kubica had extended his contract with Renault to 2012.[34]

At the opening race of the 2010 season in Bahrain, Kubica was tagged by Adrian Sutil and spun on the opening lap but recovered to 11th. At the next race in Australia, he finished second after starting in ninth position. Fourth in Malaysia and fifth in China left him in seventh place in the drivers' championship, 20 points behind championship leader Jenson Button. Kubica felt that had there not been a second safety car period in China he could have finished on the podium. In Spain he finished eighth, but followed this up with another podium in Monaco, holding third throughout after losing second at the start to Sebastian Vettel. At the Turkish Grand Prix, he was held up behind Nico Rosberg for the second time in the season after Malaysia, and finished sixth.

In Canada, Kubica finished seventh after an eventful race and problems with tyre degradation which made his race difficult,[35] but did set the first fastest lap of his career in the race's closing stages. He added a fifth in Valencia and seventh in Germany before taking his third podium of the season in Belgium. He was competitive throughout the weekend, qualifying third, and only a bungled pitstop cost him second to Mark Webber. In Singapore, he qualified eighth in front of Schumacher. During the late stages of the race, he was forced to pit from sixth place due to a puncture. He was released from the pits to twelfth place, but with the help from superior grip and a series of overtaking moves—his move against Sutil was favourably compared to the incident between Webber and Hamilton—was able to claim seventh place, ultimately gaining a place from his qualifying result. In Suzuka, he managed to trail the Red Bulls throughout the weekend and translated it into a strong third place in Sunday qualifying. However, despite getting a good start and overtaking Webber at the start of the race, but would retire during the safety car period after losing one of his rear tyres.

Formula One journalist Mark Hughes remarked that Kubica is currently "arguably the best driver", considering the season so far. He emphasised Kubica's strong showing in tracks where Hughes believes that the differences in driver skills are able to overwhelm the differences in the capability of the cars; namely, Monaco, Spa and Suzuka.[36] Kubica managed to finish on the podium behind the Red Bulls except in Suzuka where he was strong throughout the weekend nevertheless, despite retiring from the race through no fault of his own.
[edit] 2011

Kubica remains with Renault – rebranded as Lotus Renault GP through Lotus Cars sponsorship – into the 2011 season, again partnering Vitaly Petrov.[37] He tested the team's new car, the Renault R31, for the first time in Valencia on 2 February.[37] On the last day of testing in Valencia he set the fastest time of the session.[38]
[edit] Serious injury and uncertain future

On 6 February 2011, Kubica was injured in a crash on the first stage of the Ronde di Andora rally. He was driving a Super 2000-specification Škoda Fabia,[39] in San Lorenzo di Testico when his car left the road at high speed, and hit a church wall and a crash barrier. Kubica was trapped in the car for more than an hour before rescue workers were able to extract him.[40] He was flown by helicopter to Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure near Savona, where it was confirmed that he had suffered compound fractures to his right elbow, shoulder and leg, as well as significant loss of blood.[40][41][42] The severity of his injuries were the result of the crash barrier penetrating the car's cockpit, and hitting Kubica, while leaving his co-driver unscathed. Kubica underwent a seven hour operation by seven doctors split into two teams, without complications, however he will have to undergo further surgery for additional trauma not dealt with originally.[40] While doctors have dismissed initial concerns that his right hand might be amputated, the condition of his hand will not be clear for some time and it is possible that he will miss the whole 2011 season.[43][44]
[edit] Racing record
[edit] Career summary
Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2001 Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup RC Motorsport 10 0 1 0 1 46 14th
Formula Renault 2000 Italy 5 0 0 1 1 27 13th
2002 Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup RC Motorsport 8 0 1 0 2 80 7th
Formula Renault 2000 Italy 10 4 3 5 6 188 2nd
Formula Renault 2000 Brazil RS2 1 1 1 1 1 N/A NC†
2003 Formula Three Euroseries Prema Powerteam 13 1 0 3 2 31 12th
British Formula Three 2 0 0 0 0 N/A NC†
Masters of Formula Three 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 33rd
Macau Grand Prix Target Racing[45] 1 0 0 0 0 N/A NC
F3 Korea Super Prix 1 0 0 0 0 N/A 6th
2004 Formula Three Euroseries Mücke Motorsport 20 0 0 0 3 53 7th
Macau Grand Prix Manor Motorsport 1 0 1 1 1 N/A 2nd
2005 Formula Renault 3.5 Series Epsilon Euskadi 17 4 3 1 11 154 1st
Macau Grand Prix Carlin Motorsport 1 0 0 0 1 N/A 2nd
Formula One Renault F1 Team Test driver
2006 Formula One BMW Sauber F1 Team 6 0 0 0 1 6 16th
2007 Formula One BMW Sauber F1 Team 16 0 0 0 0 39 6th
2008 Formula One BMW Sauber F1 Team 18 1 1 0 7 75 4th
2009 Formula One BMW Sauber F1 Team 17 0 0 0 1 17 14th
2010 Formula One Renault F1 Team 19 0 0 1 3 136 8th

† As Kubica was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points.
[edit] Complete Formula Renault 2000 Eurocup results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position)
Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DC Points
2001 RC Motorsport MOZ
Ret BRN
Ret MAG
15 SIL
21 ZOL
Ret HUN
6 SPI
Ret NÜR
12 JAR
6 EST
2 14th 46
2002 RC Motorsport MAG
2 SIL
4 JAR
13 AND
3 OSC
10 SPA
Ret IMO
27 DON
EST
4 7th 80
[edit] Complete Formula Three Euroseries results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DC Points
2003 Prema Powerteam Dallara F303/022 Spiess-Opel HOC1
1 HOC1
2 ADR
1 ADR
2 PAU
1 PAU
2 NOR
1
1 NOR
2
2 LMS
1
27 LMS
2
7 NÜR
1
9 NÜR
2
6 A1R
1
11 A1R
2
Ret ZAN
1
7 ZAN
2
24 HOC2
1
24 HOC2
2
10 MAG
1
4 MAG
2
8 12th 31
2004 Mücke Motorsport Dallara F302/032 HWA-Mercedes HOC1
1
6 HOC1
2
7 EST
1
9 EST
2
23 ADR
1
17 ADR
1
Ret PAU
1
3 PAU
2
2 NOR
1
19 NOR
1
4 MAG
1
9 MAG
2
5 NÜR
1
5 NÜR
2
2 ZAN
1
8 ZAN
2
5 BRN
1
10 BRN
2
8 HOC2
1
4 HOC2
2
7 7th 53
[edit] Complete Formula Renault 3.5 Series results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
Year Entrant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DC Points
2005 Epsilon Euskadi ZOL
1
3 ZOL
2
1 MON
1
5 VAL
1
2 VAL
2
16 LMS
1
3 LMS
2
2 BIL
1
1 BIL
2
8 OSC
1
1 OSC
2
1 DON
1
3 DON
2
6 EST
1
2 EST
2
3 MNZ
1
Ret MNZ
2
Ret 1st 154
[edit] Complete Formula One results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
Year Entrant Chassis Engine 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 WDC Points
2006 BMW Sauber F1 Team BMW Sauber F1.06 BMW P86 2.4 V8 BHR
TD MAL
TD AUS
TD SMR
TD EUR
TD ESP
TD MON
TD GBR
TD CAN
TD USA
TD FRA
TD GER
TD HUN
DSQ TUR
12 ITA
3 CHN
13 JPN
9 BRA
9 16th 6
2007 BMW Sauber F1 Team BMW Sauber F1.07 BMW P86/7 2.4 V8 AUS
Ret MAL
18 BHR
6 ESP
4 MON
5 CAN
Ret USA
FRA
4 GBR
4 EUR
7 HUN
5 TUR
8 ITA
5 BEL
9 JPN
7 CHN
Ret BRA
5 6th 39
2008 BMW Sauber F1 Team BMW Sauber F1.08 BMW P86/8 2.4 V8 AUS
Ret MAL
2 BHR
3 ESP
4 TUR
4 MON
2 CAN
1 FRA
5 GBR
Ret GER
7 HUN
8 EUR
3 BEL
6 ITA
3 SIN
11 JPN
2 CHN
6 BRA
11 4th 75
2009 BMW Sauber F1 Team BMW Sauber F1.09 BMW P86/9 2.4 V8 AUS
14 MAL
Ret CHN
13 BHR
18 ESP
11 MON
Ret TUR
7 GBR
13 GER
14 HUN
13 EUR
8 BEL
4 ITA
Ret SIN
8 JPN
9 BRA
2 ABU
10 14th 17
2010 Renault F1 Team Renault R30 Renault RS-27 2.4 V8 BHR
11 AUS
2 MAL
4 CHN
5 ESP
8 MON
3 TUR
6 CAN
7 EUR
5 GBR
Ret GER
7 HUN
Ret BEL
3 ITA
8 SIN
7 JPN
Ret KOR
5 BRA
9 ABU
5 8th