True, there’d been dark, heavy clouds hovering over the sky the entire day, building up the anticipation of a rainfall after the scorching months of the summer. In Delhi, we’ve made our uneasy peace with the weather, and no one really expects favours anymore. So, the first few drops are especially delightful.

The smell of rain; that is all; I love the rain; I just wanted to express how much I love the rain; it’s cozy, it’s cool, it sounds nice, it smells nice, and it makes my dopamine levels rise, it’s just stunningly perfect, everything is better in the rain. And what better way to greet the grey and damp monsoon days than sipping steaming chai with pakodas in a cozy place to enjoy the rain, while listening to the pitter patter of the raindrops.

It’s the season of romance, love and rain. And nothing epitomizes that better than music! From lyrics to ragas, from songs to pieces of music, the Hindi film industry has dedicated a lot to the rains. Bollywood has paid handsome tributes to the rains by producing most favourite lyrics like: Zindagi Bhar Nahin Bhulegi Who Barsaat Ki Raat, Rimjhim Gire Saawan, Sawan Ke Suhana Mausam........

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