Na Tum Bewafa Ho

Film: Ek Kali Muskayee
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Rajinder Krishan
MD: Madan Mohan

Na Tum Bewafa Ho, Na Hum Bewafa Hai
Neither you are unfaithful, nor am I unfaithful.
Na Tum Bewafa Ho, Na Hum Bewafa Hai
Magar Kya Karein? Apne Raahe Judah Hai
But what can we do? Our paths are separate
Na Tum Bewafa Ho, Na Hum Bewafa Hai


Jahan Thandi Thandi Hawa Chal Rahi Hai
Jahan Thandi Thandi Hawa Chal Rahi Hai
Wherever cold winds blow
Kissi Ki Mohabbat Wahan Jal Rahi Hai
Someone's love is burning there
Zameen Aasmaan Hum Se Dono Khafa Hai
Land and Sky, both are upset with me.
Na Tum Bewafa Ho, Na Hum Bewafa Hai


Abhi Kal Talak Tau Mohabbat Jawan Thi
Abhi Kal Talak Tau Mohabbat Jawan Thi
Until yesterday, love was young
Milan Hi Milan Tha, Judaai Kahan Thi
There were only meetings, there was no separation.
Magar Aaj Dono Hi Be-Aasra Hai
But today we are both hopeless (without hope) 
Na Tum Bewafa Ho, Na Hum Bewafa Hai


Zamaana Kahe Meri Raahon Mein Aaja
Zamaana Kahe Meri Raahon Mein Aaja
The world says come into my paths.
Mohabbat Kahe Meri Baahon Mein Aaja
Love says come into my arms.
Woh Samjhe Na Majbooriyan Apni Kya Hai
They don't understand my helplessness
Na Tum Bewafa Ho, Na Hum Bewafa Hai
Magar Kya Karein? Apne Raahe Judah Hai
Na Tum Bewafa Ho, Na Hum Bewafa Hai

Yeh Duniya Yeh Mehfil

Recently Madan Mohan's official site posted an article about the composition of one of my all time favorite sad songs. Surprisingly, the song was composed some 20 years before it's debut in Heer Ranjha's soundtrack. A few years back I had read Gregory David Robert's Shantaram and was quite surprised to see this song mentioned in the book. There is an excellent live version on the Mohammed Rafi  Live Round The World  album. 

Film: Heer Ranjha

Singer: Rafi

Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi

MD: Madan Mohan

Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
This world, this gathering, is of no use to me.
Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin


Kis Ko Sunaun Haal Dil-e-Beqaraar Ka?
To whom will I tell the tale of my restless heart?
Bujhta Hua Chiragh Hoon Apne Mazaar Ka
I am an extinguishing light of my own grave/tomb.
Ae Kash Bhool Jaoon Magar Bhoolta Nahin
Oh how I wish I could forget, but I unable to forget
Kis Dhoom Se Utha Tha Janaza Bahaar Ka
the clamour with which the spring's bier/coffin was lifted up.
Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin



Apna Pata Mile Na Khabar Yaar Ki Mile
I can neither find any trace of myself nor any news of my friend (lover).
Dushman Ko Bhi Na Aaisi Saza Pyar Ki Mile
Not even on my enemy do I wish such a punishment for love.
Un Ko Khudah Mile, Hai Khudah Ki Jinhe Talash
May those who are looking for God, find God,
Mujh Ko Bas Ek Jhalak Mere Dildaar Ki Mile
let me just have one glimpse of my beloved.
Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin



Sahara Mein Aa Ke Bhi Mujh Ko Thikana Na Mila
Even after roaming the desert, I cannot find an abode,
Gham Ko Bhulane Ka Koi  Bahana Na Mila
and no pretext/excuse to forget my woes.
Dil Tarse Jis Mein Pyar Ko, Kya Samjhun Us Sansar Ko?
Where a heart longs for love, what can I think of such a world?
Ek Jeeti Baazi Haar Ke Main Dhoondhun Bichre Yaar Ko
After losing a victorious battle, I search for my separted friend/love.
Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin


Door Nigahon Se, Ansoo Baha Ta Hai Koi
Out of sight, someone sheds tears.
Kaise Na Jaoun Main? Mujh Ko Bulaata Hai Koi
How can I not go? Someone calls out for me.
Yaan Toote Dil Ko Jodh Do, Yaan Saare Bandhan Tod Do
Either mend my broken heart, or break all bonds.
Ae Parbat Raasta De Mujhe, Ae Kanton Daaman Chhod Do
O Mountain, give me a pass/way. O thorns, release the edge of my shirt.
Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Yeh Duniya, Yeh Mehfil, Mere Kaam Ki Nahin
Mere Kaam Ki Nahin

Barbaad-e-Mohabbat Ki Dua

One of my most favorite songs from one of my favorite films with beautiful tragic lyrics by Sahir. To hear some unrelased Rafi/Madan Mohan goodness head over to Madan Mohan's official site. In the west and in modern times, the heart is the organ that is identified with love. In the east, it was the liver.

Film: Laila Majnu

Singer: Rafi
Lyrics: Sahir
MD: Madan Mohan & Jaidev

Barbaad-e-Mohabbat Ki Dua Saath Liye Ja

Barbaad-e-Mohabbat Ki Dua Saath Liye Ja

Take with you the blessing of devastated love.

Toota Hua Ikraar-e-Wafa Saath Liye Ja

Take with you the broken promise of faithfulness.

Barbaad-e-Mohabbat Ki Dua Saath Liye Ja

Ik Dil Tha, Jo Pehle Hi Tujhe Saunp Diya Tha

Ik Dil Tha, Jo Pehle Hi Tujhe Saunp Diya Tha

I had only one heart, which I had already given to you.

Yeh Jaan Bhi Ae Jaan-e-Adaa Saath Liye Ja

Yeh Jaan Bhi Ae Jaan-e-Adaa Saath Liye Ja

 Take with you my life (as well) O sweet coquet.

Tapdti Huyi Raahon Se Tujhe Aanch Na Pahunche

Tapdti Huyi Raahon Se Tujhe Aanch Na Pahunche

 May the heat not reach you (as you travel) over scorching paths

Deewane Ke Aashqon Ki Ghata Saath Liye Ja

Deewane Ke Aashqon Ki Ghata Saath Liye Ja

Take with you this madman's cloud of tears.

Shaamil Hai Mera Khoon-e-Jigar Tere Heena Mein

Shaamil Hai Mera Khoon-e-Jigar Tere Heena Mein 

The blood of my liver is mingled with (the color of) your Henna

Yeh Kam Ho Tau Ab Khoon-e-Wafa Saath Liye Ja

If this is not enough,  then take with you the blood of (my) fidelity.

Hum Jurm-e-Mohabbat Ki Saza Payenge Tanha

Hum Jurm-e-Mohabbat Ki Saza Payenge Tanha

I will suffer the punishment for the crime of love alone.

Jo Tujh Se Huyi Ho Woh Khata Saath Liye Ja

Jo Tujh Se Huyi Ho Woh Khata Saath Liye Ja

Take with you whatever wrong you may have commited.

Toota Hua Iqraar-e-Wafa Saath Liye Ja

Barbaad-e-Mohabbat Ki Dua Saath Liye Ja

Barbaad-e-Mohabbat Ki Dua Saath Liye Ja