384. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Tangg Aa Chuke Hain Hamm...

Movie: PYAASA (1957)
Lyrics: Saahir Ludhianvi
Music: S.D. Burman

Main Theatrical Release in Bombay at: Minerva Theatre.

Rafi Sahaab’s reciting the despondency of youth: Tangg AA Chuke Hain...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original Urdu –Hindi Lyrics:


tangg aa chuke hai.n, kashmakash-e- zindagee se hamm,
FED UP WE’RE WITH SCRAMBLING TO KEEP LIFE TOGETHER,

tangg aa chuke hai.n, kashmakash-e -zindagee se hamm,
FED UP WE’RE WITH SCRAMBLING TO KEEP LIFE TOGETHER,

Thukraa naa de.n, jahaa.n ko kahee.n be-kalee se hamm,
OH THAT WE MAY NOT SPURN THE WORLD OUT OF EDGINESS!


hamm gham-zadaa hai.n, laaye.n kahaa.n se khushee ke geet,
GRIEF-STRICKEN AS WE’RE, WHERE TO GET THE SONGS OF HAPPINESS FROM?

kahaa.n se khushee ke geet,
WHENCE THE SONGS OF HAPPINESS...

denge wohee, jo paayenge iss zindagee se hamm,
WHAT WE’LL GIVE IS WHAT WE GET FROM THIS LIFE,

denge wohee, jo paayenge iss zindagee se hamm.
WHAT WE’LL GIVE IS WHAT WE GET FROM THIS LIFE.


ubhrenge ek baar, abhee dil ke walwaleh,
THE HEART’S LAMENTS WILL EMERGE FOR ONCE NOW,

abhee dil ke walwaleh,
NOW THE HEART’S LAMENTS...

maanaa ke dabb, gaye hai.n ghame zindagee se hamm,
AGREED THAT WE’VE BEEN OPPRESSED BY LIFE’S SORROWS.

maanaa ke, dabb gaye hai.n ghame zindagee se hamm.
AGREED THAT WE’VE BEEN OPPRESSED BY LIFE’S SORROWS.


lo aaj hamne to.d diyaa~~~
BEHOLD! TODAY WE’VE BROKEN...

lo aaj hamne to.d diyaa, rishtaa-e-ummeed,
BEHOLD! TODAY WE’VE BROKEN THE ALLIANCE WITH HOPE,

rishtaa-e-ummeed,
ALLIANCE WITH HOPE....

lo abb kabhee, gilaa naa karenge kisee se hamm,
THERE NOW! WE SHAN’T BE COMPLAINING TO ANYONE,

lo abb kabhee, gilaa naa karenge, kisee se hamm.
THERE NOW! WE SHAN’T BE COMPLAINING TO ANYONE.

NASIR.

Poets utter great and wise things which they do not themselves understand"
~ Plato

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85. Translation of Rafi Song: Kaliyo.n Ne Ghunghat Khole....

From: DIL NE PHIR YAAD KIYA (1966)
Lyrics: G.L. Rawal.
Music: Sonik-Omi

Rafi romancing in the Season of Love by singing: Kaliyo.n Ne Ghunghat Khole.....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:



Kaliyo.n Ne Ghunghat Kholay
THE VEILS THE FLOWER-BUDS HAVE WITHDRAWN,

Harr Phool Pe Bhav.nraa Dolay
ON EVERY FLOWER THE BUMBLE-BEE DRONES,

Lo Aayaa Pyaar ka Mausam
HERE COMES THE SEASON OF LOVE,

Gulay-Gulzaar ka Mausam
THE SEASON OF LUXURIANCE.

Kaliyo.n Ne Ghunghat Kholay
THE VEILS THE FLOWER-BUDS HAVE WITHDRAWN,

Harr Phool Pe Bhav.nraa Dolay
ON EVERY FLOWER THE BUMBLE-BEE DRONES...


Jab Tu Chaman mei.n Aaye
WHEN YOU APPEAR IN THE GARDEN

Harr Ghunchaa Muskuraayeh
EVERY ROSE-BUD FLASHES A SMILE,

Jab Tu Chaman mei.n Aaye
WHEN YOU APPEAR IN THE GARDEN

Harr Ghunchaa Muskuraayeh
EVERY ROSE-BUD FLASHES A SMILE,

Hai Bay-Hijaab Teraa Shabaab
UNVEILED IS YOUR BEAUTY,

Hamm toh huway Deewaanay
I'VE BEEN DRIVEN CRAZY.

Lo Aayaa Pyaar ka Mausam
HERE COMES THE SEASON OF LOVE,

Teray Deedar Ka Mausam
THE SEASON OF YOUR APPEARANCE.


Kaliyo.n Ne Ghunghat Kholay
THE VEILS THE FLOWER-BUDS HAVE WITHDRAWN,

Harr Phool Pe Bhav.nraa Dolay
ON EVERY FLOWER THE BUMBLE-BEE DRONES....


Harsoo Teraa Nashaa Hai
ALL AROUND IS YOUR INTOXICATION,

Harr Zarra Pee Rahaa Hai
EVERY ATOM IS DRINKING,

Harsoo Teraa Nashaa Hai
ALL AROUND IS YOUR INTOXICATION,

Harr Zarra Pee Rahaa Hai
EVERY ATOM IS DRINKING,

Tu Aaftaab Jaanay Sharaab
SPLENDENT AND DEAREST WINE YOU'RE,

Raushan Huway May.nkhaanay,
TAVERNS HAVE LIT UP.

Lo Aayaa Pyaar ka Mausam
HERE COMES THE SEASON OF LOVE,

Visaalay Yaar Ka Mausam
THE SEASON OF UNITING WITH THE BELOVED.

Kaliyo.n Ne Ghunghat Kholay
THE VEILS THE FLOWER-BUDS HAVE WITHDRAWN,

Harr Phool Pe Bhav.nraa Dolay
ON EVERY FLOWER THE BUMBLE-BEE DRONES...


Jaanay Bahaar Aa Jaa,
COME O SWEETHEART,

Dil Kay Qaraar Aa Jaa,
COME O PEACE OF MIND,

Jaanay Bahaar Aa Jaa,
COME O SWEETHEART,

Dil Kay Qaraar Aa Jaa,
COME O PEACE OF MIND,

Yeh Shab Yeh Khawaab Yeh Mahtaab,
THIS NIGHT, THIS DREAM, THIS MOON,

Ab toh Lagay Ta.dpaanay,
ARE NOW AGITATING ME,

Lo Aayaa Pyaar ka Mausam
HERE COMES THE SEASON OF LOVE,

Meray Dildaar Ka Mausam,
THE SEASON OF MY CHARMER.


Kaliyo.n Ne Ghunghat Kholay
THE VEILS THE FLOWER-BUDS HAVE WITHDRAWN,

Harr Phool Pe Bhav.nraa Dolay
ON EVERY FLOWER THE BUMBLE-BEE DRONES,

Lo Aayaa Pyaar ka Mausam
HERE COMES THE SEASON OF LOVE,

Gulay-Gulzaar ka Mausam
THE SEASON OF LUXURIANCE.

Kaliyo.n Ne Ghunghat Kholay
THE VEILS THE FLOWER-BUDS HAVE WITHDRAWN,

Harr Phool Pe Bhav.nraa Dolay
ON EVERY FLOWER THE BUMBLE-BEE DRONES...



NASIR

81. Translation of Rafi Song: JooRay meN gajraa mat baandho.....

77. Rafi's Romantic Song: Hamm Ko Toh Jaan Se Pyaari Hain...

From: NAINA (1973)
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri
Music: Shankar Jaikishen.


Romantic Rafi sings melodiously, oozing romance: Hamm Ko Toh Jaan Se Pyaar Hai.n....

English transliteration/translation of the original lyrics:



Hamm Ko Toh Jaan Se, Pyaari Hai.n Tumhaari Aankhe.n,
FOR ME, DEARER THAN LIFE ARE YOUR EYES,

Haay Kaajal Bhari, Madh-hosh Yeh, Pyaari Aankhe.n
OH, LINED WITH KOHL, THESE AMOROUS EYES.

Hamm Ko Toh Jaan Se, Pyaari Hai.n Tumhaari Aankhe.n
FOR ME, DEARER THAN LIFE ARE YOUR EYES,

Haay Kaajal Bhari, Madh-hosh Yeh, Pyaari Aankhe.n
OH, LINED WITH KOHL, THESE AMOROUS EYES.

Hamm Ko Toh Jaan Se....
FOR ME, DEARER THAN LIFE....


Mast Aankhe.n Hai.n Ke, Gaatay Huay, Mai.nkhaanay Hai.n,
ARE THESE EYES DRUNK OR ARE THEY THE SINGING TAVERNS,

Mast Aankhe.n Hai.n Ke, Chhalke Huay, Paimaanay Hai.n,
ARE THESE EYES DRUNK OR ARE THEY THE OVERFLOWING CUPS OF WINE,

Mast Aankhe.n Hai.n Ke, Gaatay Huay, Mai.nkhaanay Hai.n,
ARE THESE EYES DRUNK OR ARE THEY THE SINGING TAVERNS,

Mast Aankhe.n Hai.n Ke, Chhalke Huay Paimaanay Hai.n,
ARE THESE EYES DRUNK OR ARE THEY THE OVERFLOWING CUPS OF WINE,

Hamm nay Dekhi.n Nahi.n, Aysi Tau Ka.nwaari Aa.nkhen
I HAVEN’T SEEN SUCH VIRGIN EYES,

Haay Kaajal Bhari Madh-hosh Yeh, Pyaari Aankhe.n
OH, LINED WITH KOHL, THESE AMOROUS EYES.

Hamm Ko Toh Jaan Se....
FOR ME, DEARER THAN LIFE....


Nargisi Phool Hai.n, Ha.ns Ha.ns Ke, Khili Jaati.n Hai.n,
AS THE BULBOUS FLOWERS, THEY GO ON BLOOMING WITH JOY,

Neend Ke Bojh Se, Sharmaa Ke, Jhuki Jaati.n Hai.n
LADEN WITH SLUMBER THEY KEEP ON DROOPING WITH SHYNESS,

Nargisi Phool Hai.n Ha.ns Ke Khili Jaati.n Hai.n
AS THE BULBOUS FLOWERS,  THEY GO ON BLOOMING WITH JOY,

Neend Ke Bojh Se Sharmaa Ke Jhuki Jaati Hai.n
LADEN WITH SLUMBER THEY KEEP ON DROOPING WITH SHYNESS,

Aur Qaatil Hai.n Sanam, Neend Se Bhaari Aa.nkhen
AND SWEETHEART, KILLERS ARE THEY THE SLEEPY EYES

Haay Kaajal Bhari Madh-hosh Yeh, Pyaari Aankhe.n
OH, LINED WITH KOHL, THESE AMOROUS EYES.

Hamm Ko Toh Jaan Se.
FOR ME, DEARER THAN LIFE....

Raushni Chaand Mei.n, Sooraj mei.n Hai, Jab Tak Qaayam,
AS LONG AS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE MOON, THE SUN, ABIDES,

Jyot Raushan Rahe, Aa.nkho.n mei.n, Tumhaari Hardamm
MAY THE LIGHT REMAIN EVER BRIGHT IN YOUR EYES,

Raushni Chaand Mei.n, Sooraj mei.n, Hai Jab Tak Qaayam,
AS LONG AS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE MOON, THE SUN, ABIDES,

Jyot Raushan Rahe, Aa.nkho.n mei.n Tumhaari Hardamm
MAY THE LIGHT REMAIN EVER BRIGHT IN YOUR EYES,

Yeh Dua Hai Ke, Salaamat Rahe.n, Pyaari Aa.nkhe.n
‘TIS THE PRAYER THAT SAFE BE YOUR LOVING EYES.

Haay Kaajal Bhari Madh-hosh Yeh, Pyaari Aankhe.n
OH, LINED WITH KOHL, THESE AMOROUS EYES.

Hamm Ko Toh Jaan Say Pyaari Hai.n Tumhaari Aankhe.n
FOR ME, DEARER THAN LIFE ARE YOUR EYES,

Haay Kaajal Bhari Madh-hosh Yeh, Pyaari Aankhe.n
OH, LINED WITH KOHL, THESE AMOROUS EYES.

Hamm Ko Toh Jaan Se....
FOR ME, DEARER THAN LIFE....

NASIR.

57. Translation of Rafi song: Ay Phoolon ki Rani....

From: ARZOO (1965)
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri.
Music: Shankar-Jaikishen.


Fragrant Romance in the air with Loverboy Rafi singing: Ay Phoolon Ki Raani....

English transliteration/translation of the original lyrics:


Ay Phoolon Ki Rani,
O FLOWER QUEEN,

Bahaaron Ki Malika,
QUEEN BLOSSOM,

Tera Muskuraana Ghazab Ho gaya,
YOUR SMILE – HOW DAZZLING!

Na Dil Hosh Mein Hai,
NEITHER THE HEART IS IN SENSES

Na Hamm Hosh Mein Hai,
NOR AM I IN MY SENSES,

Nazar Kaa Milana - Ghazab Ho Gaya..
EXCHANGE OF GLANCES – GOODNESS GRACIOUS!


Terey Hont Kya Hai, Gulaabi Ka.nwal Hai,
WHAT LIPS YOU HAVE! PINKISH PETALS

Yeh Do Patiyaa.n, Pyar Ki Ik Ghazal Hai.n,
THESE TWO FOLDS ARE AN ODE TO LOVE

Woh Nazuk Labon Se, Mohobbat Ki Baaten,
FROM THOSE DELICATE LIPS – PARLEYS OF LOVE

Hami Ko Sunana, Ghazab Ho gaya,
MAKING ME HEAR - GOODNESS GRACIOUS!


Ay Phoolon Ki Rani,
O FLOWER QUEEN,

Bahaaron Ki Malika,
QUEEN BLOSSOM,

Tera Muskuraana Ghazab Ho gaya,
YOUR SMILE – HOW DAZZLING!


Na Dil Hosh Mein Hai,
NEITHER THE HEART IS IN SENSES

Na Hamm Hosh Mein Hai,
NOR AM I IN MY SENSES,

Nazar Kaa Milana Ghazab Ho Gaya..
EXCHANGE OF GLANCES – GOODNESS GRACIOUS!



Kabhi Ghul Ke Milna,
OFTEN HOBNOBBING,

Kabhi Khud Jhijhakna,
SOMETIMES DILLYDALLYING

Kabhi Raaston Par, Behekna-Machalna,
ON THE PATHS, SOMETIMES STRAYING AND SULKING,

Yeh Palkon Ki Chilman,
THIS SCREEN OF THE EYELASHES,

Uthaakar Giraana,
RAISING AND LOWERING,

Giraakar Uthaana, Ghazab Ho Gaya,
LOWERING AND RAISING - GOODNESS GRACIOUS!

Ay Phoolon Ki Rani,
O FLOWER QUEEN,

Bahaaron Ki Malika,
QUEEN BLOSSOM,

Tera Muskuraana Ghazab Ho gaya,
YOUR SMILE – HOW DAZZLING!


Na Dil Hosh Mein Hai,
NEITHER THE HEART IS IN SENSES

Na Hamm Hosh Mein Hai,
NOR AM I IN MY SENSES,

Nazar Kaa Milana Ghazab Ho Gaya..
EXCHANGE OF GLANCES – GOODNESS GRACIOUS!


Fizaao.n mei.n Thandak
COOLNESS OF AMBIENCE,

Ghataa bhar Jawaani
CLOUD FULL OF YOUTH,

Teri Gesuo.n ki Ba.di Meherbaani
MANY THANKS TO YOUR TRESSES!

Har ek Pench me.n Saink.Ro.n Maekade.n Hai.n
IN EACH CURL HUNDREDS OF TAVERNS THERE ARE!

Tera La.Rkha.Raana - Ghazab Ho Gayaa.
YOUR STAGGERING GAIT – GOODNESS GRACIOUS!


Ay Phoolon Ki Rani,
O FLOWER QUEEN,

Bahaaron Ki Malika,
QUEEN BLOSSOM,

Tera Muskuraana Ghazab Ho gaya,
YOUR SMILE – HOW DAZZLING!

Na Dil Hosh Mein Hai,
NEITHER THE HEART IS IN SENSES

Na Hamm Hosh Mein Hai,
NOR AM I IN MY SENSES,

Nazar Kaa Milana Ghazab Ho Gaya..
EXCHANGE OF GLANCES – GOODNESS GRACIOUS!

TRANSLATED BY NASIR.

53. Translation of Rafi song: EK HASEEN SHAAM KO...

Movie: Dulhan Ek Raat Ki (1967)

Maiden Release: Roxy Cinema, Mumbai.

Music: Madan Mohan.

Lyrics: Raja Mehendi Ali Khan.

Rafi's Romantic Song: ek haseen shaam ko...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original filmy lyrics: 

Hmmm hmmmm, hmmm, hmmm...

Ek haseen shaam ko, 

ONE LOVELY EVENING 

Dil mera kho gaya, 

I LOST MY HEART, 

Ek haseen shaam ko, 

ONE LOVELY EVENING 

Dil mera kho gaya, 

I LOST MY HEART, 

Pehle Apna, Hua kar-ta thaa, 

FIRST IT USED TO BE MINE,

Ab Kisi ka ho Gaya, 

NOW IT BELONGS TO ANOTHER,

Ek haseen shaam ko, 

ONE LOVELY EVENING 

Dil mera kho gaya... 

I LOST MY HEART.... 

Mud-dato.N se, Aarzu thi, 

FOR AGES I HAD THE DESIRE

Zindagi mei.n, Koi Aaye, 

FOR SOMEONE TO COME INTO MY LIFE, 

Sooni Sooni, Zindagii mein, 

IN THE STILL, LONESOME, LIFE 

Koi Shamma Jhilmilaaye, 

TO  SPARKLE SOME LIGHT, 

Woh jo aaye toh Raushan, Zamaana ho Gaya, 

AS SHE ARRIVED, THE WORLD BRIGHTENED UP! 

Ek haseen shaam ko, 

ONE LOVELY EVENING 

Dil mera kho gaya... 

I LOST MY HEART.... 

Mere dil ke, kaaravaa.N ko, 

MY HEART'S CARAVAN

le chalaa hai aaj koi, 

IS LED BY SOMEONE TODAY, 

Shabnami si, Jis ki Aankhen, 

THE DEW-LIKE EYES OF WHOM 

Thodi Jaagi Thodi Soyi, 

ARE PARTLY AWAKE, PARTLY SLEEPY, 

Un ko dekhaa toh Mausam, Suhaanaa ho Gaya,

AS I SAW HER, THE WEATHER BECAME PLEASANT! 

Ek haseen shaam ko, 

ONE LOVELY EVENING 

Dil mera kho gaya, 

I LOST MY HEART, 

Pehle Apna, Hua kar-ta thaa, 

FIRST IT USED TO BE MINE,

Ab Kisi ka ho Gaya, 

NOW IT BELONGS TO ANOTHER.

Ek haseen shaam ko, 

ONE LOVELY EVENING 

Dil mera kho gaya. 

I LOST MY HEART. 

NASIR ALI.

This is an evening of wonders, indeed!

Jane Austen

44. Translation of Rafi song: Tu Hi Voh Haseen Hai...

From: KHWAAB (1980)
Lyrics: Ravindra Jain.
Music: Ravindra Jain.

Romantic Rafi polishing the words with the sweetness of his crooning voice in Tu Hi Woh Haseen Hai...

English Transliteration/Translation of the original lyrics:




Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai
'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY,

Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai,
'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY

Jis ki Tasveer, Khayaalo.n mein, Muddat Se Bani Hai,
WHOSE PICTURE IS ETCHED IN MY THOUGHTS FOR A LONG TIME.

Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai
'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY,

Ho..Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai,
OH..'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY.

Jis ki Tasveer, Khayaalo.n mein, Muddat Se Bani Hai,
WHOSE PICTURE IS ETCHED IN MY THOUGHTS FOR A LONG TIME.

Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai
'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY,

Ho..Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai,
OH..'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY.


Rukh-e-Roshan Pe, Zulfe.n Bikhraaye Huye,
THE LUSTROUS FACE WITH TRESSES STREWN OVER,

Jaise Chanda Pe, Baadal Ho, Chhaaya Huye,
AS IF THE FULL-MOON IS OVERCAST BY THE CLOUDS

Maine Dekha Tujhe, Toh Mera Dil Mujhe, Yehi Kehna Lagaa,
EVEN AS I SAW YOU MY HEART BEGAN TELLING ME THIS:

Ho..Maine Dekha Tujhe, Toh Mera Dil Mujhe, Yehi Kehna Lagaa,
OH...EVEN AS I SAW YOU MY HEART BEGAN TELLING ME THIS:

Dhoondhe.n Nazre.n Jisey, Din-Raat Koi, Aur Nahin Hai.
SOMEONE WHOM THE SIGHT SEARCHED DAY AND NIGHT IS NONE OTHER,

Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai
'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY,

Haay, Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai,
Oh, 'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY.


Meri, Aawaara Tabiyat Ko,
MY VAGABOND NATURE

Ek Raah-e-Mustaqil Mil Gayi,
FOUND A PERMANENT PATH,

Ab Na, Tarsoonga, Mai.n Raahath Ko,
NOW I WON'T BE LONGING FOR A RELIEF

Mere Khawabo.n Ki Manzil Mil Gayi,
I FOUND MY DREAM DESTINATION,

Sang-e-Marmar Ki, Moorat Hai, Taraashi Hui,
AN IDOL CARVED OUT OF A MARBLE-STONE,

Meri Aankho.n Ko, Barso.n mein Tassalli Hui,
MY EYES FOUND SATISFACTION AT LONG LAST,

Maine Dekha Tujhe, Toh Mera Dil Mujhe, Yehi Kehna Lagaa,
EVEN AS I SAW YOU MY HEART BEGAN TELLING ME THIS:

Haay..Maine Dekha Tujhe, Toh Mera Dil Mujhe, Yehi Kehna Lagaa,
OH...EVEN AS I SAW YOU MY HEART BEGAN TELLING ME THIS:

Aisi Hi Kisi, Moorat Ki, Merey Mandir mei.n Kami Hai,
SOME SUCH IDOL MY TEMPLE IS LACKING.

Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai
'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY,

Haay, Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai,
Oh, 'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY.

Jis ki Tasveer, Khayaalo.n mein, Muddat Se Bani Hai,
WHOSE PICTURE IS ETCHED IN MY THOUGHTS FOR A LONG TIME.

Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai
'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY,

Ho..Tu Hi Woh Hasee.n Hai,
OH..'TIS YOU THAT VERY BEAUTY.


NASIR.

40. Translation of Rafi song: Hamih Se Muhabbat, Hamih Se Ladai..

From: LEADER (1964)
Music: Naushad.
Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni.

Mohammed Rafi pacifying the huffiness of the beloved by: Ham Hi Se Muhabbat.....
English Translation/Transliteration of the original lyrics:



Ham hi se Muhabbat
LOVING ME AS YOU DO,

Ham hi se LaDai
THEN BICKERING AS WELL,

Ham hi se Muhabbat
LOVING ME AS YOU DO,

Ham hi se LaDai
BICKERING WITH ME AS WELL,

Arre maar dala duhaai duhaai
OH I’M A GONER, HELP, HELP.

Arre maar dala duhaai duhaai
OH I’M A GONER, HELP, HELP.


Abhi Naasamajh ho
NOW THOUGHTLESS AS YOU’RE

Uthao na khanjar
LEAVE THE DAGGER ALONE,

Abhi Naasamajh ho
NOW THOUGHTLESS AS YOU’RE

uthao na khanjar
LEAVE THE DAGGER ALONE,

Kahin mud na jaye tumhari kalai
LEST YOU SPRAIN YOUR WRIST,

Arre maar dala duhaai duhaai
OH I’M A GONER, HELP, HELP.


Sitam aaj mujhpar jo tum dhaa rahi ho
THE IRE YOU'RE UNLEASHING ON ME PRESENTLY

Badi khubsoorat nazar aa rahi ho,
MAKES YOU APPEAR VERY BEAUTIFUL,

YeH jee chahta hai
MY HEART DESIRES THIS

Ke khud jaan de doon
THAT I TAKE MY OWN LIFE,

YeH jee chahta hai
MY HEART DESIRES THIS

Ke khud jaan de doon
THAT I TAKE MY OWN LIFE,

Muhabbat mein aaye na tum par burai
MAY NO EVIL COME TO YOU IN LOVE,

Arre maar dala duhaai duhaai
OH I’M A GONER, HELP, HELP.


Hamme husn ki har ada hai ganvara
EVERY ACT OF BEAUTY WE CAN PUT UP WITH,

Haseenon ka ghussa bhi lagta hai pyaara
PRETTIES’ HUFFINESS TOO SEEM PLEASING,

Udhar tumne teer-e-nazar dil pe maara
ONCE YOU STRIKE THE HEART WITH GLANCE’S DART

Udhar tumne teer-e-nazar dil pe maara
ONCE YOU STRIKE THE HEART WITH GLANCE’S DART

Idhar humne bhi jaan par chot khaai
HERE WE TOO GET MORTALLY WOUNDED,


Ham hi se Muhabbat
LOVING ME AS YOU DO,

Ham hi se LaDai
BICKERING WITH ME AS WELL,

Arre maar dala duhaai duhaai
OH I’M A GONER, HELP, HELP.

Arre maar dala duhaai duhaai
OH I’M A GONER, HELP, HELP.


Karo khoon tum yun na mere jigar ka
DON’T BLEED MY HEART THUS,

Bas ik vaar kafi hai tirchi nazar ka
ENOUGH IS JUST A SINGLE BLOW OF SQUINTING LEER,

Yahi pyaar ko aazmane ke din hai
THESE ARE THE LOVE’S TRYING TIMES,

Yahi pyaar ko aazmane ke din hai
THESE ARE THE LOVE’S TRYING TIMES,

Kiye jaao humse yunhi bewafai
SO GO ON BEING INSINCERE.


Ham hi se Muhabbat
LOVING ME AS YOU DO,

Ham hi se LaDai
THEN BICKERING AS WELL,


Arre maar dala duhaai duhaai
OH I’M A GONER, HELP, HELP.


OH, OH, OH...AAAA....

Abhi Naasamajh ho
NOW THOUGHTLESS AS YOU’RE

Uthao na khanjar
LEAVE THE DAGGER ALONE,

Abhi Naasamajh ho
NOW THOUGHTLESS AS YOU’RE

Uthao na khanjar
LEAVE THE DAGGER ALONE,

Kahin mud na jaye tumhari kalai
LEST YOU SPRAIN YOUR WRIST,

Arre maar dala duhaai duhaai
OH I’M A GONER, HELP, HELP.


NASIR.

28. Translation of Rafi Song: Ab Kya Misaal Doon...

From AARTI (1962)
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music: Roshan.

Transliteration/Translation of the original lyrics:



Ab Kya
NOW WHAT

Misaal Doon Maein Tumhare Shabaab Ki
SHOULD I LIKEN YOUR BEAUTY WITH?

Insaan Ban Gayee Hai Kiran
A HUMAN BEING HAS BEEN FORMED FROM THE BEAM

Mahtaab Ki
OF THE MOON,

Ab Kya Misaal Doon…
NOW WITH WHAT SHOULD I LIKEN…..


Chehre Mein Ghul Gaya Hai
UNTO YOUR COUNTENANCE HAS MELTED

Haseen Chandni Ka Noor
THE BEAUTIFUL MOONLIGHT,

Aankhon Mein
IN THE EYES

Hai Chaman Ki
LURKS THE GARDEN’S

Jawan Raat Ka Suroor
YOUTHFUL NIGHT’S EXHILIRATION,

Gardan Hai
THE NECK IS

Ek Jhuki Hui Daali
AN INCLINED STALK…

Daali Gulaab ki..
STALK OF THE ROSE.

Ab Kya Misaal Doon
NOW WITH WHAT SHOULD I LIKEN…..


Gesu Khule Tau Shaam Ke
AS THE TRESSES OPEN UP THE DUSK’S

Dil Se Dhuan Uthe
HEART IS STRUCK WITH ENVY,

Chhule Kadam Tau Jhuk ke
STOOPING TO TOUCH THE FEET THEN

Na Phir Aasma.n Uthe
THE SKY IS UNABLE TO RISE UP AGAIN,

Sau Baar Jhilmilaye Shama
A HUNDRED TIMES SHIMMERS THE LIGHT…

Shama Aaftaab Ki
THE LIGHT OF THE SUN.

Ab Kya Misaal Doon
NOW WITH WHAT SHOULD I LIKEN…..


Deewaar-O-Dar Ka Rang Yeh
THE COLOUR OF THIS HOUSE

Aanchal Yeh Pairahan,
THIS MANTLE, THESE ROBES,

Ghar Ka Mere Chiragh Hai
THE LIGHT OF MY HOME IS

Boota Sa Yeh Badan
THIS FLOWER-LIKE BODY,

Tasveer Ho Tum hi Mere Jannat Ke
A PICTURE VERILY YOU'RE OF MY PARADISE'S....

Jannat Ke Khwaab ki.
PARIDISE'S DREAM.


Ab Kya
NOW WHAT

Misaal Doon Maein Tumhare Shabaab Ki
SHOULD I LIKEN YOUR BEAUTY WITH?

Insaan Ban Gayee Hai Kiran
A HUMAN BEING HAS BEEN FORMED FROM THE BEAM

Mahtaab Ki
OF THE MOON,

Ab Kya Misaal Doon…
NOW WITH WHAT SHOULD I LIKEN…..

NASIR.

22. Translation of Rafi song: Zara Sun Haseena-e-Nazneen

20. From: KAUN APNA KAUN PARAYA (1963)
Music: Ravi.
Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni.



Zara Sun Haseena-e-naznee.n
HARK AWHILE O BEAUTIFUL BELLE,

Zara Sun Haseena-e-naznee.n,
HARK AWHILE O BEAUTIFUL BELLE

Mera Dil Tujhi Pe Nisaar Hai
DEDICATED TO YOU IS MY HEART,

Tere Damm Se Hi Mere Dilruba
IT'S ONLY BY YOUR POWER O MY SWEEHEART

Meri Zindagi Mein Bahaar Hai,
SPRING IN MY LIFE DWELLS.

Zara Sun Haseena-e-naznee.n
HARK AWHILE O BEAUTIFUL BELLE,


Huyi Jab Se Mujhpe Teri Nazar,
EVERSINCE YOU LOOKED UPON ME,

Mein Hun Apne Aap Se Bekhabar
OBLIVIOUS HAVE I BECOME OF MY OWN SELF,

Huyi Jab Se Mujhpe Teri Nazar,
EVERSINCE YOU LOOKED UPON ME,

Mein Hun Apne Aap Se Bekhabar
OBLIVIOUS HAVE I BECOME OF MY OWN SELF,

Huva Jab Se Dil Mein Tera Guzar,
EVERSINCE YOU MADE YOUR WAY INTO MY HEART,

Huva Jab Se Dil Mein Tera Guzar,
EVERSINCE YOU MADE YOUR WAY INTO MY HEART,

Mujhe Chayn Hai Na qaraar Hai
I'VE (known) NEITHER REST NOR PEACE.

Zara Sun Haseena-e-naznee,
HARK AWHILE O BEAUTIFUL BELLE.



Tere Husn Se Jo Sanwar Gayin
THE ONES THAT GOT ADORNED BY YOUR BEAUTY,

Woh fazaye.n mujh ko ‘azeez Hain
THOSE ENVIRONS I HOLD DEAR,

Tere Husn Se Jo Sanwar Gayin
THE ONES THAT GOT ADORNED BY YOUR BEAUTY,

Woh fazaye.n mujh ko ‘azeez Hain
THOSE ENVIRONS I HOLD DEAR

Teri zulf se jo lipat gayin,
THE ONES THAT COILED ROUND YOUR TRESS,

Teri zulf se jo lipat gayin,
THE ONES THAT COILED ROUND YOUR TRESS,

Mujhe un hawaao.n ae pyaar hai,
THOSE (whiffs of) BREEZE I ADORE.

Zara Sun Haseena-e-naznee.n,
HARK AWHILE O BEAUTIFUL BELLE.


Yeh haseen phoolon ki daaliyaa.n
THESE BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOM BOUGHS

Tujhe De Rahi.n hai salaamiyaa.n
ARE SENDING YOU GREETINGS,

Yeh haseen phoolon ki daaliyaa.n
THESE BEAUTIFUL BLOSSOM BOUGHS

Tujhe De Rahi.n hai salaamiyaa.n
ARE SENDING YOU GREETINGS

Mujhe kyu.n na rashq ho ay sanam,
WHY SHOULDN'T I BE ENVIOUS O MY IDOL,

Mujhe kyu.n Na rashq ho ay sanam,
WHY SHOULDN'T I BE ENVIOUS O MY IDOL,

Tere saaath fasl-e-bahaar hai
WITH YOU IS THE SEASON OF SPRING.

Zara Sun Haseena-e-naznee.n,
HARK AWHILE O BEAUTIFUL BELLE

Mera Dil Tujhi Pe Nisaar Hai
DEDICATED TO YOU IS MY HEART,

Tere Damm Se Hi Mere Dilruba
IT'S ONLY BY YOUR POWER O MY SWEEHEART

Meri Zindagi Mein Bahaar Hai,
SPRING IN MY LIFE DWELLS.

Zara Sun Haseena-e-naznee.n,
HARK AWHILE O BEAUTIFUL BELLE….

NASIR.

20. Translation of Rafi song: Janam Janam Ka Saath Hai...

From: TUM SE ACHHA KAUN HAI (1969)
Music: Shankar-Jaikishen
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri.

Main Movie-Hall where first released in Mumbai: Apsara Cinema

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the Hindi Lyrics of a soulful melody from the immortal Singer Rafi:

JANAM,  JANAM KA SAATH HAI,  NIBHAANE KO....
For keeping company from one existence to another

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE JANAM LIYE,
A hundred of times I took birth,

JANAM JANAM KA SAATH HAI,  NIBHAANE KO,
For keeping company from one existence to another

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE JANAM LIYE,
A hundred of times I took birth,

JANAM JANAM KA SAATH HAI, NIBHAANE KO,
For keeping company from one existence to another

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE JANAM LIYE...
A hundred of times I took birth!


PYAAR AMAR HAI DUNIYA ME.N,
Love is Immortal in the World,

PYAAR KABHEE NAHEE.N MARTAA HAI,
Love never dies,

PYAAR AMAR HAI DUNIYA ME.N,
Love is Immortal in the World,

PYAAR KABHEE NAHEE.N MARTAA HAI,
Love never dies,

MAUT BADAN KO AATEE  HAI,
Death comes to the Body,

ROOH KAA JALVAA,  REHTAA HAI
Soul’s manifestation abides!

JANAM,  JANAM KA SAATH HAI,  NIBHAANE KO,
For keeping company from one existence to another

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE JANAM LIYE,
A hundred of times I took birth,

JANAM JANAM KA SAATH HAI, NIBHAANE KO,
For keeping company from one existence to another

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE,  JANAM LIYE...
A hundred of times I took birth!


O SHEHZAADEE  SAPNO.N KEE,
O Dream Princess

ITNEE TU HAIRAAN NAA HO,
Don’t be so perplexed,

O SHEHZAADEE  SAPNO.N KEE,
O Dream Princess

ITNEE TU HAIRAAN NAA HO,
Don’t be so perplexed,

MAI.N BHEE TERAA SAPNAA HOO.N,
I, too, am your Dream,

JAAN MUJHE,  ANJAAN NAA HO
Knowingly don’t ignore Me!

JANAM,  JANAM KA SAATH HAI NIBHAANE KO,
For keeping company from one existence to another

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE JANAM LIYE,
A hundred of times I took birth,

JANAM JANAM KA SAATH HAI, NIBHAANE KO,
For keeping company from one existence to another

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE, JANAM LIYE...
A hundred of times I took birth!


TU MANZIL MAI.N RAAHEE  HOO.N,
You’re the Destination – I am the Traveller,

IK DIN TUJH KO PAAOO.NGAA,
One Day I’ll have you,

TU MANZIL MAI.N RAAHEE  HOO.N,
You’re the Destination – I am the Traveller,

IK DIN TUJH KO PAAOO.NGAA,
One Day I’ll have you,

KAUN MUJHE AB ROKEGAA,
Who’s there to stop me now,

HAR DAMM YOO.N HEE,  AAOO.NGAA
Thus I’ll come all the time.

JANAM,  JANAM KA SAATH HAI,  NIBHAANE KO,
For keeping company from one existence to another

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE JANAM LIYE,
A hundred of times I took birth!

JANAM JANAM KA SAATH HAI,  NIBHAANE KO,
For keeping company from one existence to another,

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE JANAM LIYE,
A hundred of times I took birth!

JANAM JANAM KA SAATH HAI, NIBHAANE KO,
For keeping company from one existence to another,  

SAU SAU BAAR MAINE,  JANAM LIYE.
A hundred of times I took birth!

NASIR.

lyrics

translation

16. Translation of Rafi song: AY HUSN ZARAA JAAG

From: MERE MEHBOOB (1963)
Music: Naushad
Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni.


Romantic Rafi sings Ay Husn Zaraa Jaag...
Translation/Transliteration of the original lyrics:





Ay Husn Zara Jaag tujhe ishq jagaaye
O GEORGEOUS STIR UP A LITTLE, THE LOVE AWAKENS YOU,

Badle meri taqdeer jo tu hosh mein aaye
MY FATE WILL IMPROVE AS YOU COME TO CONSCIOUSNESS,

Ay Husn Zara Jaag tujhe ishq jagaaye
O GEORGEOUS STIR UP A LITTLE, THE LOVE AWAKENS YOU….


Yeh pyar ke naghme yeh mohabbat ke taraane
THESE AMOROUS MELODIES, THESE STRAINS OF LOVE,

Tujh ko bade armaan se aaya hoon sunaane
WITH GREAT DESIRES HAVE I COME TO MAKE YOU HEAR THEM,

Umeed mere dil ki kahin toot na jaaye
MAY MY HEART’S HOPES NOT BE DASHED.

Ay Husn Zara Jaag tujhe ishq jagaaye
O GEORGEOUS STIR UP A LITTLE, THE LOVE AWAKENS YOU….


Saaz-e-dil-e-khamosh mein ek soz jagaa de
IN THE SILENT CHORD OF MY HEART SOME PASSION DO AROUSE,

Tu bhi meri awaaz mein awaaz mila de
YOU TOO HARMONISE YOUR VOICE WITH MINE,

Aaya hoon tere dar pe badi aas lagaye
I'VE COME TO YOUR DOOR WITH GREAT HOPES.

Ay Husn Zara Jaag tujhe ishq jagaaye
O GEORGEOUS STIR UP A LITTLE, THE LOVE AWAKENS YOU…


Ay shama tu aaja zara chilman se nikal ke
O FLAME COME OUT AWHILE FROM BEHIND THE CURTAIN

Hasrat hai ke reh jaaoo teri aag mein jalke
'TIS MY DESIRE TO CONSUME MYSELF IN YOUR FIRE,

Parwaana woh kya tujh pe jo mit kar na dikhaaye
WHAT’S THAT ARDENT LOVER WHO CAN’T DROP DEAD FOR YOU!

Ay Husn Zara Jaag tujhe ishq jagaaye
O GEORGEOUS STIR UP A LITTLE, THE LOVE AWAKENS YOU,

Badle meri taqdeer jo tu hosh mein aaye
MY FATE WILL IMPROVE AS YOU COME TO CONSCIOUSNESS,

Ay Husn Zara Jaag tujhe ishq jagaaye
O GEORGEOUS STIR UP A LITTLE, THE LOVE AWAKENS YOU…..

NASIR

9. Translation of Rafi song: Yeh Mera Prem Patra Padh Kar...

From SANGAM (1964)
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri
Music: Shankar-Jaikishen.


Romance in the air as Rafi sings Yeh Mera Prem Patra Pa.dh Kar....

English Transliteration/Translation of the original lyrics.




Meherbaa.n Likhoo.n
SHOULD I WRITE “LADY BOUNTIFUL?”

Haseena Likhoo.n
OR WRITE “GORGEOUS?”

Ya Dilruba likhoo.n
OR “A HEART STEALER” SHOULD I WRITE?

Hairaan hoo.n ke Aap ko,
PERPLEXED I’M - TO YOU

is Khat mein kya Likhoo.n
WHAT SHOULD I WRITE IN THIS EPISTLE.


Yeh Mera Prem Patra Padh kar
ON READING THIS LOVE-LETTER OF MINE

Ke Tum Naaraaz Na Hona
THAT YOU MAY NOT BE DISPLEASED,

Ke Tum Meri Zindagi Ho,
FOR YOU ARE MY LIFE,

Ke Tum Meri Bandagi Ho…
FOR YOU ARE MY DEVOTION.

Yeh Mera Prem Patra Padh kar
ON READING THIS LOVE-LETTER OF MINE

Ke Tum Naaraaz Na Hona
THAT YOU MAY NOT BE DISPLEASED,

Ke Tum Meri Zindagi Ho,
FOR YOU ARE MY LIFE,

Ke Tum Meri Bandagi Ho…
FOR YOU ARE MY DEVOTION.


Tujhe Mai.n Chaand Kehta Tha
I USED TO GREET YOU AS “THE MOON,”

Magar Uss mei.n Tau Daagh Hai,
BUT, THEN, THERE ARE BLEMISHES IN IT,

Tujhe Mai.n Chaand Kehta Tha
I USED TO GREET YOU AS “THE MOON,”

Magar Uss mei.n Tau Daagh Hai,
BUT, THEN, THERE ARE BLEMISHES IN IT,

Tujhe Sooraj mai.n Kehta Tha,
I USED TO ADDRESS YOU AS “THE SUN,”

Magar Uss mei.n bhi Aag Hai
BUT THIS TOO HAS FIRE IN IT.

Tujhe Itnaa Hi Kehta Hoo.n
THIS MUCH ONLY I SAY TO YOU:

Ke Mujhko Tum se Pyaar Hai, Tum se Pyaar, Tum se Pyaar Hai.
THAT I LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU.


Yeh Mera Prem Patra Padh kar
ON READING THIS LOVE-LETTER OF MINE

Ke Tum Naaraaz Na Hona
THAT YOU MAY NOT BE DISPLEASED,

Ke Tum Meri Zindagi Ho,
FOR YOU ARE MY LIFE,

Ke Tum Meri Bandagi Ho…
FOR YOU ARE MY DEVOTION.
.


Tujhe Ganga mai.n Samjhoonga,
I’LL CONSIDER YOU THE “HOLY GANGES,”

Tujhe Jamna mai.n Samjhoonga
I’LL ESTEEM YOU AS “THE YAMUNA”

Tujhe Ganga mai.n Samjhoonga,
I’LL CONSIDER YOU THE “HOLY GANGES,”

Tujhe Jamna mai.n Samjhoonga
I’LL ESTEEM YOU AS “THE YAMUNA”


Tu Dil ke Paas Hai Itni
YOU’RE SO VERY NEAR MY HEART THAT

Tujhe Apna Mai.n Samjhoonga,
I’LL CONSIDER YOU AS MINE,

Agar Marr Jaaoo.n Ruh Bhatkegi
IF I DIE, THE SPIRIT WILL ROAM ABOUT

Tere Intizaar mei.n, Intizaar mei.n, Intizaar mei.n
WAITING FOR YOU, IN EXPECTATION, IN ANTICIPATION.


Yeh Mera Prem Patra Padh kar
ON READING THIS LOVE-LETTER OF MINE

Ke Tum Naaraaz Na Hona
THAT YOU MAY NOT BE DISPLEASED,

Ke Tum Meri Zindagi Ho,
FOR YOU ARE MY LIFE,

Ke Tum Meri Bandagi Ho…
FOR YOU ARE MY DEVOTION.


NASIR

8. Translation of Rafi song: CHHALKAAYEN JAAM

From: MERE HAMDAM MERE DOST (1968)

Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music: Laxmikant-Pyarelal.


Loverboy, Rafi, drinking to the Eyes and Lips of his beloved in Chhalkaayen Jaam....

English Transliteration/Translation of the original lyrics:






Chhalkaaye.N jaam
LET'S PROPOSE A TOAST,

Aaeeye
COME,

Aap Ki, aankho.n ke naam
TO YOUR EYES

Othho.n ke naam
TO THE LIPS,

Aankho.n ke naam
TO THE EYES

Othho.n ke naam
TO THE LIPS.



Phool jaise tan pe Jalwe
ON THE FLOWER-LIKE BODY MANIFESTATIONS

Ye rang-o-boo ke
OF THESE COLOURS, FRAGRANCE,

Ye rang-o-boo ke
OF THESE COLOURS, FRAGRANCE,

Aaj jaam-e-may.n uthe
TODAY THE WINE-GLASS BE RAISED

In Othho.n ko chhoo ke
BY BRUSHING THESE LIPS,

Othho.n ko chhoo ke
BY BRUSHING THE LIPS,

Lachakaeeye
BEND

Shaakh-e-badan
THE BODY BOUGH,

Mahkaaeeye
LAY UP IN FRAGRANCE

Zulfo.n kee shaam.
THE DUSKY TRESSES.

Chhalkaaye.N jaam
LET'S PROPOSE A TOAST,

Aaeeye
COME,

Aap Ki aankho.n ke naam
TO YOUR EYES

Othho.n ke naam
TO THE LIPS,

Aankho.n ke naam
TO THE EYES

Othho.n ke naam
TO THE LIPS.


Aap hee kaa naam lekar pee hai sabhee Ne
IN YOUR NAME EVERYONE HAS IMBIBED,

Pee hai sahbee Ne
EVERYONE HAS IMBIBED,

Aap par dhadak rahe hai.n, pyaalo.n ke Seene
THROBBING FOR YOU ARE THE CUPS’ HEARTS,

Pyaalo.n ke Seene
THE CUPS’ HEARTS,

Yahaa.n ajnabee
A STRANGER HERE

koee nahee.n,
IS NO ONE,

Ye hai aap kee
‘TIS YOUR

Mehfil tamaam.
ENTIRE PARTY.


Chhalkaaye.N jaam
LET'S PROPOSE A TOAST,

Aaeeye
COME,

Aap Ki, aankho.n ke naam
TO YOUR EYES

Othho.n ke naam
TO THE LIPS,

Aankho.n ke naam
TO THE EYES

Othho.n ke naam
TO THE LIPS.


Kaun har kisee kee baahe.n baaho.n mei.n Daale
WHO’S GONNA TAKE EVERYONE’S ARM IN HIS,


Baaho.n mei.n daale
TAKE IN ARM,

Jo nazar nashaa pilaaye,
THE GLANCE SERVING THE DRINKS,

Woh hee Sanbhaale
LET IT TAKE CARE,

Woh hee Sambhaale
LET HIM TAKE CARE,

Duniyaa ko ho
THE WORLD MAY HAVE

Aauro.n ki dhun
A WHIM FOR OTHERS,

Hamm ko to hai
AS FOR US, WE'VE

Saaqi se kaam
A DATE WITH THE Saki.


Chhalkaaye.N jaam
LET'S PROPOSE A TOAST,

Aaeeye
COME,

Aap Ki, aankho.n ke naam
TO YOUR EYES

Othho.n ke naam
TO THE LIPS,

Aankho.n ke naam
TO THE EYES

Othho.n ke naam
TO THE LIPS.


NASIR.