193. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Aakhri Geet Muhabbat Ka Sunaa Loon...

Movie: Neela Akash (1965)
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Music: Madan Mohan

Rafi Sahaab sings the swan song of a lover: Aakhri Geet Muhabbat ka Sunaa Loo.n...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:




aakhree geet, muhabbat kaa sunaa loo.n, toh chaloo.n,
ONCE I RELATE THE LAST LOVE-SONG I’LL MAKE A MOVE,

aakhree geet, muhabbat kaa sunaa loo.n, toh chaloo.n,
ONCE I RELATE THE LAST LOVE-SONG I’LL MAKE A MOVE,

mai.n chalaa jaaoo.ngaa,
I’LL GO AWAY,

mai.n chalaa jaaoo.ngaa,
I’LL GO AWAY

doh ashq bahaa loo.n, toh chaloo.n
ONCE I SHED A COUPLE OF TEARS, I’LL MAKE A MOVE,

mai.n chalaa jaaoo.ngaa
I’LL GO AWAY....


aaj woh din hai, ke toone mujhe, Thukraayaa hai
TODAY IS THE DAY THAT YOU’VE REJECTED ME,

aaj woh din hai, ke toone mujhe Thukraayaa hai,
TODAY IS THE DAY THAT YOU’VE REJECTED ME,

apnaa anjaam inn aankho.n ko, nazar aayaa hai
MY FATE, THESE EYES HAVE WITNESSED,

wahshat-e-dil, mai.n zaraa hosh me.n aa loo.n, toh chaloo.n,
O PASSIONATE HEART, ONCE I COME TO SENSES, I’LL MAKE A MOVE,

mai.n chalaa jaaoo.ngaa...
I’LL GO AWAY...


aaj mai.n ghair hoo.n,
TODAY I’M AN OUTSIDER,

kuchh din huwe mai.n ghair na thaah,
A FEW DAYS AGO I WASN’T A STRANGER,

aaj mai.n ghair hoo.n,
TODAY I’M AN OUTSIDER,

kuchh din huwe mai.n ghair na thaah,
A FEW DAYS AGO I WASN’T A STRANGER,


meree chaahat meree ulfat se, tujhe bair na thaah
WITH MY DESIRE, MY INTIMACY, YOU HAD NO DIFFERENCES,

mai.n hoo.n ab ghair, yaqee.n dil ko dilaa loo.n, toh chaloo.n,
ONCE I CONVINCE MY HEART THAT I’M A STRANGER NOW, I'LL MAKE A MOVE,

mai.n chalaa jaaoo.ngaa...
I’LL GO AWAY...


teree duniyaa se, mai.n ek roz chalaa jaaoo.ngaa,
I’LL GO AWAY FROM YOUR WORLD ONE DAY,

teree duniyaa se, mai.n ek roz chalaa jaaoo.ngaa ,
I’LL GO AWAY FROM YOUR WORLD ONE DAY,

aur gaye waqt ki, maanind nahee.n aaoo.ngaa,
AND LIKE THE TIME THAT’S PAST, I’LL NEVER RETURN,

phir na aane ki, qasam aaj mai.n khaa loo.n, toh chaloo.n,
ONCE I TAKE THE OATH OF NEVER-TO-RETURN, I’LL MAKE A MOVE,

aakhree geet, muhabbat kaa sunaa loo.n, toh chaloo.n,
ONCE I RELATE THE LAST LOVE-SONG, I’LL MAKE A MOVE,

mai.n chalaa jaaoo.ngaa,
I’LL GO AWAY,

mai.n chalaa jaaoo.ngaa
I’LL GO AWAY,

doh ashq bahaa loo.n, toh chaloo.n.
ONCE I SHED A COUPLE OF TEARS, I’LL MAKE A MOVE,

Mai.n chalaa jaaoo.ngaa
I’LL GO AWAY.

NASIR.

All love that has not friendship for its base,
is like a mansion built upon the sand.
-Ella Wheeler Wilcox

109. Translation of Sad Song of Rafi: Hum Ishq Mein Barbaad Hain....

From: ANKHEN (1950)
Music- Madanmohan
Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan


Rafi Sahaab sings: Hum Ishq Mein Barbaad Hain Barbaad Rahenge

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics.

Hamm Ishq Mein Barbaad Hai.n
IN LOVE WE'VE BEEN WASTED,

Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN,

Dil Royegaa Tere Liye
THE HEART WILL CRY OUT FOR YOU,

Aansoo Na Bahenge
THE TEARS WON'T FLOW.

Hamm Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN,


Seene Mein Chhupa Rakhenge Hamm Raaz-e-Muhabbat
IN BOSOM THE LOVE'S SECRET WE'LL KEEP CONCEALED,

Hamm Raaz-e-Muhabbat
THE LOVE'S SECRET....

Seene Mein Chhupa Rakhenge Hamm Raaz-e-Muhabbat
IN BOSOM THE LOVE'S SECRET WE'LL KEEP CONCEALED,

Hamm Raaz-e-Muhabbat
THE LOVE'S SECRET....

Ay Jaan-e-Wafa Hamm Tujhe Ruswa Na Karenge
O THE LOVE OF LIFE WE'LL NOT DISGRACE YOU,

Hamm Barbaad Rahenge,
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN.

Hamm Ishq Mein Barbaad Hai.n
IN LOVE WE'VE BEEN WASTED,

Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN,

Dil Royegaa Tere Liye
THE HEART WILL CRY OUT FOR YOU,

Aansoo Na Bahenge
THE TEARS WON'T FLOW.

Hamm Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN,


Qismat Se Shiqaayat Hai Gila Tujh Se Nahi.n Hai
WE'VE COMPLAINT AGAINST THE FATE, WITH YOU WE'VE NO COMPLAINT,

Gila Tujh Se Nahi.n Hai
WITH YOU WE'VE NO COMPLAINT,

Qismat Se Shiqaayat Hai Gila Tujh Se Nahi.n Hai
AGAINST FATE WE'VE COMPLAINT, WITH YOU WE'VE NO COMPLAINT,

Gila Tujh Se Nahi.n Hai
WITH YOU WE'VE NO COMPLAINT,

Tunay JO Diya Dard Voh Hans Hans Ke Sahenge
THE THROES YOU'VE GIVEN THESE WE'LL SUFFER GLADLY.

Hamm Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN.

Hamm Ishq Mein Barbaad Hai.n
IN LOVE WE'VE BEEN WASTED,

Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN,

Dil Royegaa Tere Liye
THE HEART WILL CRY OUT FOR YOU,

Aansoo Na Bahenge
THE TEARS WON'T FLOW.

Hamm Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN,


Dhoondhengi Na Ab Tujhko Yeh Benoor Nigaahe.n
THE SIGHTLESS EYES WILL NO LONGER LOOK FOR YOU,

Yeh Be-noor Nigaahe.n
THESE SIGHTLESS EYES...

Dhoondhengi Na Ab Tujhko Yeh Benoor Nigaahe.n
THE SIGHTLESS EYES WILL NO LONGER LOOK FOR YOU,

Yeh Be-noor Nigaahe.n
THESE SIGHTLESS EYES...

Tu Saamne Bhi Aaye Tau Dekha Na Karenge
EVEN WITH YOU FACE-TO-FACE, WE WON'T BE WATCHING YOU.

Hamm Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN.

Hamm Ishq Mein Barbaad Hai.n
IN LOVE WE'VE BEEN WASTED,

Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN,

Dil Royegaa Tere Liye
THE HEART WILL CRY OUT FOR YOU,

Aansoo Na Bahenge
THE TEARS WON'T FLOW.

Hamm Barbaad Rahenge
WASTED WE'LL REMAIN,

NASIR.

- John Keats quotes:
Faded the flower and all its budded charms,
Faded the sight of beauty from my eyes,
Faded the shape of beauty from my arms,
Faded the voice, warmth, whiteness, paradise -

104. Translation of Sad Song of Rafi: Duniya Mein Meri Aaj Andhera....

From: DO BHAI (1947)
Music: S.D. Burman.
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan.



Engulfed by the Darkness of Sorrows, Rafi sings: Duniya Mein Meri Aaj Andhera Hee Andhera....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics (probably for the first time on internet):


Duniya mein Meri Aaj Andhera Hee Andhera,
TODAY MY WORLD IS DARK AND DIM

Andhera Hee Andhera,
DARK AND DIM,

Bhagwaan Kahaa.n Hai Meri Qismat Ka Savera,
O GOD WHERE IS THE DAWN OF MY DESTINY,

Qismat Ka Savera.
DESTINY’S DAWN,

Duniya mein Meri Aaj Andhera Hee Andhera,
TODAY MY WORLD IS DARK AND DIM

Andhera Hee Andhera,
DARK AND DIM....


Hoto.n Pe Ha.nsi Aate Hee Ansoo Nikal Aaye
EVEN AS THE SMILE CAME TO THE LIPS TEARS GUSHED OUT,

Aansoo Nikal Aaye,
TEARS GUSHED OUT,

Hoto.n Pe Ha.nsi Aate Hee Ansoo Nikal Aaye
EVEN AS THE SMILE CAME TO THE LIPS THE TEARS GUSHED OUT,

Aansoo Nikal Aaye,
TEARS GUSHED OUT,

Aayi Thi Khushi Paas Ke Is Dard Ne Gheraa,
HAPPINESS WAS ROUND THE CORNER WHEN ME THIS PAIN ENGULGED,

Dard Ne Gheraa.
ME THE PAIN ENGULGED,

Duniya mein Meri Aaj Andhera Hee Andhera,
TODAY MY WORLD IS DARK AND DIM

Andhera Hee Andhera,
DARK AND DIM...


Ro Ro Ke Gale Milne Lagee Yaad Tumhaari
WEEPING, WHINING, YOUR MEMORIES BEGAN EMBRACING ME,

Yaad Tumhaari,
YOUR MEMORIES,

Ro Ro Ke Gale Milne Lagee Yaad Tumhaari
WEEPING, WHINING YOUR MEMORIES BEGAN EMBRACING ME,

Yaad Tumhaari,
YOUR MEMORIES,

Ab Tak Bhee Teri Yaad Se Kyu.n Pyaar Hai Mera,
STILL WHY DO I LOVE THINKING ABOUT YOU?

Pyaar Hai Mera.
LOVE OF MINE,

Duniya mein Meri Aaj Andhera Hee Andhera,
TODAY MY WORLD IS DARK AND DIM

Andhera Hee Andhera,
DARK AND DIM...


Barbaad Jawaani Tumhe Ro Ro Ke Pukaare
THE RAVISHED YOUTH CALLS OUT TO YOU IN TEARS,

Ro Ro Ke Pukaare,
CALLS OUT TO YOU IN TEARS,

Barbaad Jawaani Tumhe Ro Ro Ke Pukaare
THE RAVISHED YOUTH CALLS OUT TO YOU IN TEARS,

Ro Ro Ke Pukaare,
CALLS OUT TO YOU IN TEARS

Khushiyo.n Ka Zamaana Koi Ro Ro Guzaare,
SOMEONE FRITTERS THE TIMES OF HAPPINESS WEEPING,

Aa Dekh Tere Ishq Mein Kya Haal Hai Mera,
COME AND SEE WHAT’S MY STATE IN YOUR LOVE,

Kya Haal Hai Mera.
WHAT’S MY STATE.

Duniya mein Meri Aaj Andhera Hee Andhera,
TODAY MY WORLD IS DARK AND DIM

Andhera Hee Andhera,
DARK AND DIM,

Bhagwaan Kahaa.n Hai Meri Qismat Ka Savera,
O GOD WHERE IS THE DAWN OF MY DESTINY,

Qismat Ka Savera.
DAWN OF DESTINY,

Duniya mein Meri Aaj Andhera Hee Andhera,
TODAY MY WORLD IS DARK AND DIM

Andhera Hee Andhera,
DARK AND DIM....

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

6. Rafi's Romantic Songs: Main Nigaahen Tere Chehre Se....

Film Name: Aap Ki Parchhaiyan
Year: 1964
Singer(s) Mohd Rafi
Lyricist: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Musician(s): Madan Mohan

English Transliteration/Translation of the Original Lyrics:


Mai.n Nigaahe.n Terey Chehrey sey hataaoo.n Kaise
HOW DO I GET MY EYES OFF YOUR FACE,

Mai.n Nigaahe.n Terey Chehrey sey hataaoo.n Kaise
HOW DO I GET MY EYES OFF YOUR FACE,

Lut gaye Hosh toh
WHEN THE SENSES HAVE BEEN WAYLAID

Phir Hosh mei.n Aaoo.n Kaise
THEN HOW DO I COME BACK TO MY SENSES?

Mai.n Nigaahe.n Terey Chehrey sey hataaoo.n Kaise
HOW DO I GET MY EYES OFF YOUR FACE,

Mai.n Nigaahe.n…..
EYES OF MINE…


Chhaah Rahi thi Teri Mehki hui Zulfo. n ki Ghata
OVERSPREADING WAS THE CLOUD OF YOUR FRAGRANT TRESSES,

Teri Aankho.n ne… .
YOUR EYES….

Teri Aankho ne Pilaa di toh Mai.n Peeta hi Gayaa
YOUR EYES MADE ME DRINK SO I WENT ON IMBIBING,

Tauba tauba...
TUSH, TUSH,

Tauba Tauba...
FIE, FIE,

Tauba, Tauba...
HEAVEN FORBID, HEAVEN FORBID,

Woh nasha hai ke, Bataaoo.n Kaise
SUCH IS THE INTOXICATION – HOW DO I EXPLAIN IT?

Mai.n Nigaahe.n…..
EYES OF MINE….



Teri Aankho.n mei.n Giley Shiqwey Hai.n Pyaar bhi Hai
YOUR EYES BEAR GRIEVANCES – ALSO LOVE

Aarzooe.n bhi Hai.n Aur Hasrat-e- Deedar bhi Hai,
LONGINGS TOO, AND A DESIRE TO SEE TOO

Itney Toofaan…
SO MANY STORMS…

Toofaan…
STORMS…

Itney Toofaan…
SO MANY STORMS..

Mai.n Aankho.n mei.n Chhupaaoo.n Kaise…
HOW DO I CONCEAL THEM IN THE EYES?

Mai.n Nigaahe.n…..
EYES OF MINE…


Shokh Nazre.n yeh Sharaarat se na Baaz Aayengi
RESTLESS EYES WON’T ABANDON THIS MISCHIEF,

Kabhi roothe.ngi….
SOMETIMES DISPLEASED THEY’LL BE …

Kabhi Roothe.ngi Kabhi Milke Palat Jaayengi,
SOMETIMES DISPLEASED, THEY’LL SOMETIMES REVERT AFTER MEETING,

Tujh Se Nibh Jaayegi
WITH YOU I MAY GET ALONG,

Nibh Jaayegi...
GET ALONG….

Tujh Se Nibh Jaayegi
WITH YOU I MAY GET ALONG,

Mai.n In sey Nibhaaoo.n Kaise
HOW DO I GET ALONG WITH THEM?

Mai.n Nigaahe.n…..
EYES OF MINE….



Mai.n Nigaahe.n Terey Chehrey sey hataaoo.n Kaise
HOW DO I GET MY EYES OFF YOUR FACE,

Lut gaye Hosh toh
WHEN THE SENSES HAVE BEEN WAYLAID

Phir Hosh mei.n Aaoo.n Kaise
THEN HOW DO I COME BACK TO MY SENSES?

Mai.n Nigaahe.n Terey Chehrey sey hataaoo.n Kaise
HOW DO I GET MY EYES OFF YOUR FACE,

Mai.n Nigaahe.n…..
EYES OF MINE…

NASIR.