‘Kahani’ (The Story) within us and beyond: Decoding Amitabh Bhattacharya’s lyrics from an existential perspective

Sayani Jha

Vol-8,Issue-2,March - April 2023

Author: Sayani Jha

Keywords: Absurdism, Determinism, Existentialism, Free will, Meaning and Purpose of Life, Monism

Abstract: It may also be taken as an analogy regarding the significance of retaining moderation and equilibrium in one's life. Amitabh firmly believes in the existentialist perspective that acknowledges life's transience and fleetingness. The conventional ways of thinking and doing are unable to grasp the complexity of human existence. Both of these ideas are congruent with a sense of uncertainty about the nature of human life and the connection between people and the wider environment in which they live. After World War II, the fragmented world was forced to re-evaluate human existence and look for meaning and purpose in life. Amitabh Bhattacharya's ‘Kahani’ (the story), a contemporary song, prompts its listeners to discover the authenticity of life.

Article Info: Received: 25 Feb 2023; Received in revised form: 22 Mar 2023; Accepted: 31 Mar 2023; Available online: 08 Apr 2023

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.82.16