Precious treasure of our past culture . I enjoyed d same in my childhood in my village . All most all villages of punjab had d same environment n culture at that time .
Ranjot Ji: I appreciate your kind feedback. I did not name it as Mahil Gaila, because, it was the "Urdu" way of writing that was translated in English as such. I decided to simplify the spellings as the Govt. has done as well. I just saw your videos; very pleasing voice and creation. I will spend some time and listen to them and of course will give feedback. Best wishes and good luck. You can contact me if you like: mahalzen@gmail.com
The pictures and movies provide a wonderful connection with our past. They show us our roots and give a glimpse of the culture, technology and society of the 1950’s in Indian Punjab. And your accompanying commentary aids in this understanding. Thank you very much for preserving the old movies and pictures and presenting them in this wonderful format. Waiting to see more from your library.
very interesting documentary i went to Public High School Mahi Gaila from1963 to 1968 and did my Matric ,My village is 3 miles is away it brings back many memories
I am glad you have enjoyed the video. Thanks for your feedback. By the way, what is the name of your village? My relations are also Nagra but they are from a village in Pakistan
Marvellous. Travel in past. Verifying the imagination built in my mind about what I heard from my mother how the Punjab was in past. Though I am from West Punjab but I feel no bigger difference must have been just 5 years post partition.
Qasim Ji: Thanks for your feedback. Like you about East, I have not seen West Punjab. We are the same Punjabi's divided by the unfortunate events of history. However, we can bridge our understanding and relationships with a common heritage. Best wishes.
Sat shri akal uncle ji mera pind vi mahal gaila hai mainu video dekh ke bahut khushi hoi mere fatherSh Ram Asra Pathak and mere taya ji Sh Guru Datt Pathak. Now I am living in Germany
Ashok Kumar Ji: Sat Siri Akal. It is very kind of you to comment. I am glad you have enjoyed the film. I have never lived in Mahal Gaila, but I have great regard for our ancestral village; and our ancestors--who have nurtured our roots so that we can be successful--wherever we may go. It is very likely that my father and uncles would know your father and uncle. I will keep this in mind. Best wishes in your life's journey in Germany.
Mahal Sb thanks for this nice documentary. If you allow me I feel that your village name should be Mahal Kalan. When a village splits into two the bigger one is called kalan & the smaller one khurd. Regards.
Waraich Sahib - Thanks for your feedback. Our village has been known and spelled many ways: Mahil Ghelan, Mahalan, etc. I chose to copy the PWD milestones which spell it as Mahal Gala. The spelling Mahil vs. Mahal comes from the Urdu writing of the name.
Arjit, Many thanks for both preserving the "solid" culture of the period around early 1950's in a typical village in Punjab and sharing with public at large. You certainly have that qualification and dedication. I salute you. I was born in 1937---10 years before when Punjab was divided in 2 parts--one went to Pakistan and the other to India. My ancestors were ALL from the part of Punjab that went to Pakistan. All except my father became refugees and migrated to New Delhi, India in 1947. My father was the only one who had already moved right after his marriage from his village to New Delhi, India in 1935. So I was born in New Delhi. I did visit our ancestral Punjab Village 3-4 times by the time I was 10 (when Punjab was partitioned) and I remember just about every thing shown in your movie. It brought back many memories especially one where I was sitting (just like you in the movie when you were 4-5 years old) on a seat on the wooden pole that was going round and round and being pulled by the Camel to get water out of the well. There were two differences: one instead of camel, in our village, there was a bull doing the job that the camel did. Second I had a 5-6 feet long wooden rod in my hand which I was using both to gently hit the bull to go faster and second I used the rod to let its end touch the spokes of the well wheel that was moving the water buckets. The rod touching the turning wheel's spokes will make "tick" tick" sound to please my ears. It was my music. My Grandmother Makki di Roti and Saag came alive too. Arjit thanks for bringing those memories back. My ancestors from one village moved as refugees with practically nothing to Delhi due to partition of Punjab and all settled in Delhi. Started new life and gradually become reasonably prosperous. I left Delhi in 1955 to pursue studies in USA. Couple of my relatives followed me. Then came 1984 and all most all of my relatives businesses in Delhi were very badly affected or looted soon after Indira Gandhi was killed. I sponsored my immediate siblings to settle in the USA. Some other relatives went to some other parts of the world. I can say that 30-40% of all originally relatives (from Punjab before 1947) and their off springs are now scattered all over the world and doing well. I strongly believe the old but very "solid" culture of the older Punjab has served us very well both during difficult times and during peaceful times. I thank that "solid" culture----it is in our DNA. Harbhajan Singh Nayar, New Jersey
Bhai Sahib: First I thank you for taking time and energy to write such a touching review. While I was born after the partition, and my family was from East Punjab, and therefore were competitively less affected. But as a student of history, I know the suffering of millions of Punjabi people (Sikhs/Hindus) who had to leave their business, properties and started anew. (and of course some never made it). Memories of 1984 and aftermath is fresh in our memories; and again families dispersed second time--as you have narrated your family history. I also remember the "tick tick" sound of the gadget called "Kuta" in Punjab. It was in the shape of a dog and was designed to stop the gears from going in reverse so that the animals didn't get hurt. We also had a pair of oxen yokes sometimes to give relief to the camel. Even for our family the life changed after my Grandfather bough a rather large farm in Patiala district and moved there around 1953. I never thought of it that way, but I like your term "Sold" Cultures. I agree that is in our DNA along with "Chardi Kala" that makes us successful no matter were time and nature may disperse--in the four winds. Thanks very much for sharing your story and sentiments. Arjit Mahal
I would like to thank you sir for sharing this footage off my village, and your father for having the foresight to have filmed it. I am from the family of Pargan singh mahal who's brother Mohan singh mahal was sarpanch for a time in the early 2000s. It is truly inspiring to be able to view this time capsule of film from the year that dad was born once. It is also a privilege to come across a learned individual as yourself.
Dear Ragbir: Thanks for taking time to provide feedback. As I did not grow up in the village; your family members' names are not familiar to me. Obviously, we have shared ancestors. By sharing this movie with family and friends--we are preserving the legacy of our ancestors. Whatever successes we have today, we owe to our ancestors for laying the foundation. So, please share the link with others. If you would like to contact me here is my e-mail: mahalzen@gmail.com
Arjit ji, thanks for sharing this piece of your and our heritage. I enjoyed every second of the 1151. When did you visit Mahal last and does any of the buildings in the clip still exist? The facade of Indar Singh Haveli is (I hope it has not become was) very impressive. Arjit ji, I have seen some very important family portraits and other memorabilia in your New Jersey home. In case you think it is not inappropriate, you should add those in the clip. It will add some time to the clip as well. Your narration is interesting and to the point. Your dad spent his money well buying that movie camera; we are reaping the fruit. May God bless Mahals!
Kanwarjit Ji: I am grateful for your encouraging feedback. This made my day! I never lived in the village except going there on holidays. And after 1952, my Grandfather bought a large farm in Patiala district. So, we would spend more time there. Every couple of years when I go to India, I visit Mahal Gala. The village has dramatically changed with some exceptions like the Mahal Haveli gate. The 8mm film was getting damaged--being 70 years old, so I needed to preserve the history and legacy. I don't think I know; maybe you can send me an e-mail we can talk. Also I have written a book on my Grandfather, 100 years of history; I will be happy to send you a copy. Regards. Arjit. mahalzen@gmail.com
The village was founded by four brothers: Sahju, Godha, Desu and Gaila. Their lineage is called "Patti". You may find some elders who may first identify the lineage your elder belong to; and then possibly find relatives who can answer your questions. Good luck and best wishes.
Hi Arjit, thanks for the reply. Do you by any chance know anyone by the name of Makhan Singh Mahal who lives in Mahal Gehla. He has 3 sons. I am not 100% sure if he is still alive. He has 1 sister name Debo Kaur who lives in Mandi in Jalandhar.
Karanveer: I have not spent time in our ancestrol village. I know someone who has. I will send your question to him. Please send me your e-mail - so that we can communicate outside of TH-cam.
Very Good Old Memories!! Amazingly Wonderful!! Great Work's Thanks!!
Precious treasure of our past culture . I enjoyed d same in my childhood in my village . All most all villages of punjab had d same environment n culture at that time .
Lovely to see our ancestral home. Thankyou
Thanks very much Bhabiji
The Golden Era,Peaceful, Beautiful Village Life,The Doaba Belt
Mr Mahl thank you for sharing sir ❤❤
Good one
Mahal gala is my nanka village
Thanks for your interest
Very nice clips.
Beautifully👍👍
Marvellous
Many thanks grandson of Chahnan Singh Mahal
Thanks uncle ji i am from mahil gahila
I am VerY happY because i see vedio of. MY village that was the heaven time
Ranjot Ji: I appreciate your kind feedback. I did not name it as Mahil Gaila, because, it was the "Urdu" way of writing that was translated in English as such. I decided to simplify the spellings as the Govt. has done as well. I just saw your videos; very pleasing voice and creation. I will spend some time and listen to them and of course will give feedback. Best wishes and good luck. You can contact me if you like: mahalzen@gmail.com
Blissful life, no complaints to God , no agitation, just satisfaction.
Thanks for your feedback. I agree with your philosophical point of view. Such was life then,
The pictures and movies provide a wonderful connection with our past. They show us our roots and give a glimpse of the culture, technology and society of the 1950’s in Indian Punjab. And your accompanying commentary aids in this understanding. Thank you very much for preserving the old movies and pictures and presenting them in this wonderful format. Waiting to see more from your library.
Loved this.
Frances: Thanks for your feedback. I am glad you enjoyed the movie.
Hi Francis: I appreciate your kind feedback. Best wishes and good luck. You can contact me if you like: mahalzen@gmail.com
Thanks for your feedback Frances
Wow.....mere naanka....👌👌👌😙😙😙
Thanks Rinku Ji. I heard your songs - well done. Good luck.
What a beautiful documentary.
Thanks for your feedback
My village is mahil gaila
Did you find the video educational - I hope you did. Thanks for watching - Arjit Mahal
I live in village mahil gaila
Good to hear from you. Best Wishes
very interesting documentary i went to Public High School Mahi Gaila from1963 to 1968 and did my Matric ,My village is 3 miles is away
it brings back many memories
I am glad you have enjoyed the video. Thanks for your feedback. By the way, what is the name of your village? My relations are also Nagra but they are from a village in Pakistan
@@arjitmahal8605 my village name is Jabbowal close to Pind Bains
I love my sweet and wonderfull villege .and i am so happy to see this video of my villege .
Thanks very much for your kind feedback.
@@arjitmahal8605 i am from spain
@@fcbbarca6860 If you want to discuss about the village, feel free to send me an e-mail: mahalzen@gmail.com
My old village I love my village
Sanjeev - Thanks for your feedback and sentiments. Love of one's land of birth is always in our hearts. Good luck. Arjit Mahal mahalzen@gmail.com
Absolutely amazing, very well put together and quite the story!!!
Thanks very much for your feedback, Akash.
Marvellous.
Travel in past.
Verifying the imagination built in my mind about what I heard from my mother how the Punjab was in past.
Though I am from West Punjab but I feel no bigger difference must have been just 5 years post partition.
Qasim Ji: Thanks for your feedback. Like you about East, I have not seen West Punjab. We are the same Punjabi's divided by the unfortunate events of history. However, we can bridge our understanding and relationships with a common heritage. Best wishes.
Beautifully captured moments.. There is so much to gain and to be proud of our history.
Thanks for your feedback.
Sorry I did not recognize from your last name. Good to hear from you. Can you please send me your e-mail. mahalzen@gmail.com
Sat shri akal uncle ji mera pind vi mahal gaila hai mainu video dekh ke bahut khushi hoi mere fatherSh Ram Asra Pathak and mere taya ji Sh Guru Datt Pathak. Now I am living in Germany
Ashok Kumar Ji: Sat Siri Akal. It is very kind of you to comment. I am glad you have enjoyed the film. I have never lived in Mahal Gaila, but I have great regard for our ancestral village; and our ancestors--who have nurtured our roots so that we can be successful--wherever we may go. It is very likely that my father and uncles would know your father and uncle. I will keep this in mind. Best wishes in your life's journey in Germany.
Mahal Sb thanks for this nice documentary. If you allow me I feel that your village name should be Mahal Kalan.
When a village splits into two the bigger one is called kalan & the smaller one khurd.
Regards.
Waraich Sahib - Thanks for your feedback. Our village has been known and spelled many ways: Mahil Ghelan, Mahalan, etc. I chose to copy the PWD milestones which spell it as Mahal Gala. The spelling Mahil vs. Mahal comes from the Urdu writing of the name.
Arjit, Many thanks for both preserving the "solid" culture of the period around early 1950's in a typical village in Punjab and sharing with public at large. You certainly have that qualification and dedication. I salute you.
I was born in 1937---10 years before when Punjab was divided in 2 parts--one went to Pakistan and the other to India. My ancestors were ALL from the part of Punjab that went to Pakistan. All except my father became refugees and migrated to New Delhi, India in 1947. My father was the only one who had already moved right after his marriage from his village to New Delhi, India in 1935. So I was born in New Delhi. I did visit our ancestral Punjab Village 3-4 times by the time I was 10 (when Punjab was partitioned) and I remember just about every thing shown in your movie. It brought back many memories especially one where I was sitting (just like you in the movie when you were 4-5 years old) on a seat on the wooden pole that was going round and round and being pulled by the Camel to get water out of the well. There were two differences: one instead of camel, in our village, there was a bull doing the job that the camel did. Second I had a 5-6 feet long wooden rod in my hand which I was using both to gently hit the bull to go faster and second I used the rod to let its end touch the spokes of the well wheel that was moving the water buckets. The rod touching the turning wheel's spokes will make "tick" tick" sound to please my ears. It was my music. My Grandmother Makki di Roti and Saag came alive too.
Arjit thanks for bringing those memories back.
My ancestors from one village moved as refugees with practically nothing to Delhi due to partition of Punjab and all settled in Delhi. Started new life and gradually become reasonably prosperous. I left Delhi in 1955 to pursue studies in USA. Couple of my relatives followed me. Then came 1984 and all most all of my relatives businesses in Delhi were very badly affected or looted soon after Indira Gandhi was killed. I sponsored my immediate siblings to settle in the USA. Some other relatives went to some other parts of the world. I can say that 30-40% of all originally relatives (from Punjab before 1947) and their off springs are now scattered all over the world and doing well.
I strongly believe the old but very "solid" culture of the older Punjab has served us very well both during difficult times and during peaceful times. I thank that "solid" culture----it is in our DNA. Harbhajan Singh Nayar, New Jersey
Bhai Sahib: First I thank you for taking time and energy to write such a touching review. While I was born after the partition, and my family was from East Punjab, and therefore were competitively less affected. But as a student of history, I know the suffering of millions of Punjabi people (Sikhs/Hindus) who had to leave their business, properties and started anew. (and of course some never made it). Memories of 1984 and aftermath is fresh in our memories; and again families dispersed second time--as you have narrated your family history. I also remember the "tick tick" sound of the gadget called "Kuta" in Punjab. It was in the shape of a dog and was designed to stop the gears from going in reverse so that the animals didn't get hurt. We also had a pair of oxen yokes sometimes to give relief to the camel. Even for our family the life changed after my Grandfather bough a rather large farm in Patiala district and moved there around 1953. I never thought of it that way, but I like your term "Sold" Cultures. I agree that is in our DNA along with "Chardi Kala" that makes us successful no matter were time and nature may disperse--in the four winds. Thanks very much for sharing your story and sentiments. Arjit Mahal
Great
Appreciate sir
Your feedback is appreciated. Thanks. The memories and experiences of our birth place live in our souls for ever.
I would like to thank you sir for sharing this footage off my village, and your father for having the foresight to have filmed it. I am from the family of Pargan singh mahal who's brother Mohan singh mahal was sarpanch for a time in the early 2000s. It is truly inspiring to be able to view this time capsule of film from the year that dad was born once. It is also a privilege to come across a learned individual as yourself.
Dear Ragbir: Thanks for taking time to provide feedback. As I did not grow up in the village; your family members' names are not familiar to me. Obviously, we have shared ancestors. By sharing this movie with family and friends--we are preserving the legacy of our ancestors. Whatever successes we have today, we owe to our ancestors for laying the foundation. So, please share the link with others. If you would like to contact me here is my e-mail: mahalzen@gmail.com
Arjit ji, thanks for sharing this piece of your and our heritage. I enjoyed every second of the 1151. When did you visit Mahal last and does any of the buildings in the clip still exist? The facade of Indar Singh Haveli is (I hope it has not become was) very impressive. Arjit ji, I have seen some very important family portraits and other memorabilia in your New Jersey home. In case you think it is not inappropriate, you should add those in the clip. It will add some time to the clip as well. Your narration is interesting and to the point. Your dad spent his money well buying that movie camera; we are reaping the fruit. May God bless Mahals!
Kanwarjit Ji: I am grateful for your encouraging feedback. This made my day! I never lived in the village except going there on holidays. And after 1952, my Grandfather bought a large farm in Patiala district. So, we would spend more time there. Every couple of years when I go to India, I visit Mahal Gala. The village has dramatically changed with some exceptions like the Mahal Haveli gate. The 8mm film was getting damaged--being 70 years old, so I needed to preserve the history and legacy. I don't think I know; maybe you can send me an e-mail we can talk. Also I have written a book on my Grandfather, 100 years of history; I will be happy to send you a copy. Regards. Arjit. mahalzen@gmail.com
My nanke
Glad that you can see the Nanka village in its historic context - of life and living. Thx for feedback.
@@arjitmahal8605thanks I love this video I watched this over and over again.
Its spelling should be Mahal Gehlan. Sorry for bothering you.
My great-grandma was from Mahal Gehla! Does anyone know the family of Gada Singh or his son Makhan Singh?
The village was founded by four brothers: Sahju, Godha, Desu and Gaila. Their lineage is called "Patti". You may find some elders who may first identify the lineage your elder belong to; and then possibly find relatives who can answer your questions. Good luck and best wishes.
Hi Arjit, thanks for the reply. Do you by any chance know anyone by the name of Makhan Singh Mahal who lives in Mahal Gehla. He has 3 sons. I am not 100% sure if he is still alive. He has 1 sister name Debo Kaur who lives in Mandi in Jalandhar.
Karanveer: I have not spent time in our ancestrol village. I know someone who has. I will send your question to him. Please send me your e-mail - so that we can communicate outside of TH-cam.
Thanks so much. My email is karanveer_88@hotmail.com
Punjabi