Gulaabi Aankhein

A classic Rafi tune: short, sweet, leaving you wanting more. The rhythm: reminiscent of a moving train - an inspiration RD Burman used in many of his compositions. *Imagines a young Shammi Kapoor on an actual train, leaning far out of a compartment, crooning this number after spotting a beauty out the window... sigh (if you are like me, the actual video that's floating around on youtube will disappoint, skip that and watch the full version of Main Jatt Yamla from Pratiggya instead for a Rafi fix, lol). If you love this original, and your mind is open to new interpretation, try Sonu Nigam's cover performed with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra on the album Rafi Resurrected. The orchestra has done a phenomenal job on that album. Curiously he changes some of the lyrics: "kya karun main dilruba" and "bura hai jaadu" instead of the original below.

Film: The Train

Singer: Rafi
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
MD: Rahul Dev Burman

Gulaabi Aankhein , Jo Teri Dekhi, Sharaabi Yeh Dil Ho Gaya
Sambhalo Mujhko, Oh Mere Yaaro, Sambhalna Mushkil Ho Gaya

Dil Mein Mere, Khwaab Tere, Tasveerein Jaise Ho Deewaar Pe
Tujh Pe Fidah, Main Kyun Hua? Aata Hai Ghussa Mujhe Pyar Pe
Main Loot Gaya, Maan Ke Dil Ka Kaha, Main Kehin Ka Na Raha
Kya Kahun Main Dilruba?
Bura Yeh Jaadu, Teri Aankhon Ka, Yeh Mera Kaatil Ho Gaya
Gulaabi Aankhein, Jo Teri Dekhi, Sharaabi Yeh Dil Ho Gaya

Maine Sada Chaha Yehi: Damand Bacha Loon Haseeno Se Main
Teri Kasam, Khwaabon Mein Bhi, Bachta Phira Nazneenon Se Main
Tauba, Magar, Mil Gayee Tujh Se Nazar, Mil Gaya Dard-e-Jigar
Sun Zara O Bekhabar
Zara Sa Has Ke Jo Dekha Tu Ne, Main Tera Bismil Ho Gaya
Gulaabi Aankhein , Jo Teri Dekhi, Sharaabi Yeh Dil Ho Gaya
Sambhalo Mujhko, Oh Mere Yaaro, Sambhalna Mushkil Ho Gaya

Sohni (Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal)

A pair of lyrics to songs I have been addicted to the last couple of years... The tale of Sohni as she drowns on her way to meet Mahiwal.

Album: Hits of Lal Chand Yamla Jatt
Song: SohniSinger: Lal Chand Yamla Jatt
Lyrics: Lal Chand Yamla Jatt?
Music: Lal Chand Yamla Jatt?
Parli Kinare Utthay, Baithe Mere Haaniya
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Vekh Mera Roop Ve, Chenab Thah Thah Maarda
Chadhiya Toofan, Paiya Qehar Ve Guzaar-da
Vekh Mera Roop Ve, Chenab Thah Thah Maarda
Chadhiya Toofan, Paiya Qehar Ve Guzaar-da
Allah Je Bachayi Jaan, Aayee Mere Haaniya,
Ney Taan Saada Kari Na Khayal....
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Chhad Gaya Khaida, Chenab, Aaj Mera Saath Ve
Bada Doonga Paani, Mainu Lagi Di Ney Haath Ve
Chhad Gaya Khaida, Chenab, Aaj Mera Saath Ve
Bada Doonga Paani, Mainu Lagi Di Ney Haath Ve
Jind Nu Dukhai, Kurrlaaye, Mere Haaniya
Dukhi Hunda Jaave Val Val
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Machi Sansaara, Channa, Liya Mainu Gher Ve
Chale Koi Na Va, Ki Ae Pai Gaya Hanaer Ve
Machi Sansaara, Channa, Liya Mainu Gher Ve
Chale Koi Na Va, Ki Ae Pai Gaya Hanaer Ve
Vadh Vadh Khaan, Maas Taan, Mere Jaaniya
Kehan: Cheez Sohni Ae Kamaal
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Saade Utthay Ho Gaya, Rab Vi Naraaj Ve
Toot Gaye Ne Aaj Mere Zindagi De Saaj Ve
Saade Utthay Ho Gaya, Rab Vi Naraaj Ve
Toot Gaye Ne Aaj Mere Zindagi De Saaj Veh
Mukh Gayi Ae Aas, Aa Ke Takh Meri Laash Ve,
Maar Ke Chenab De Vich Shaar
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Paani Vich Sohni, Jeun Kun Chale Aakaash Thay
Saavane Da Rooh, Ucchi Udi Ja Ve Laash Thay
Paani Vich Sohni, Jeun Kun Chale Aakash Thay
Saavane Da Rooh, Ucchi Udi Ja Ve Laash Thay
Allah Mel Amalay Allu (?) Bele Dovan Haaniya
Laash Jadhon Milli Lasah Naal
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Dovein Laasha Mil Jatta, Ek Jyot Ho Gaiyan
Rab Kol Ja Ke Roohan, Uth Ke Khalo Gaiyan
Dovein Laasha Mil Jatta, Ek Jyot Ho Gaiyan
Rab Kol Ja Ke Roohan, Uth Ke Khalo Gaiyan
Tere Dar Aaiyan, Sade Saiyan Allah Beliya
Tuvein Hal Kar De Sawaal
Ve Jaaniya, Assi Ithay Aaya Ae Mauhal
Parli Kinare Utthay Baithe Mere Haaniya
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
A whirling dervish of a cover version:

Album: Blood Sweat & Tears
Song: JaanSinger: Darminder (aka Dharminder Sandhu)
Lyrics: Lal Chand Yamla Jatt?
Producer: Taj-E

Je Oh Jaaniya, Kariye Chenab
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Je Oh Jaaniya Kariye ChenabOh Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Dekh Mera Roop Ve, Chenab Thah Thah Maarda
Chadhiya Toofan, Paiya Qehar Ve Guzaar-da
Dekh Mera Roop Ve, Chenab Thah Thah Maarda
Chadhiya Toofan, Paiya Qehar Ve Guzaar-da
Allah Je Bachayi Jaan, Aayee Mere Haaniya,
Allah Je Bachayi Jaan, Aayee Mere Haaniya,
Dukhi Hunda Jaa Ve Val Val
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Machi Sansara, Channa, Liya Mainu Gher Ve
Chale Koi Na Va, Ki Ae Pai Gaya Hanaer Ve
Machi Sansara, Channa, Liya Mainu Gher Ve
Chale Koi Na Va, Ki Ae Pai Gaya Hanaer Ve
Jind Kurrlaave, Bosa Kha Ve Mere Haaniya
Jind Kurrlaave, Bosa Kha Ve Mere Haaniya
Jaan Da Tu Sohniye Kamaa, Kamaa...
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aanua Ae Mauhal

Dovein Laasha Mil Jatta, Ek Jyot Ho Gaiyan
Rab Kol Ja Ke Roohan, Uth Ke Khalo Gaiyan
Dovein Laasha Mil Jatta, Ek Jyot Ho Gaiyan
Rab Kol Ja Ke Roohan, Uth Ke Khalo Gaiyan
Tere Dar Aaiyan, Paa De Saiyan Allah Beliya
Tere Dar Aaiyan, Paa De Saiyan Allah Beliya
Ney Thay Hal Kar De Sawaal, Sawaal...
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Thanks to Maheshji of HF for helping me with some of the lyrics a while back. :)
Still unsure of some sentences... corrections welcome...
Mauhal = impracticable / impassible
Saavane = Saawan

Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai

Film: Anarkali
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Rajinder Krishan
MD: Chitalkar Ramachandra


Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai Part 1

Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya,
Pyar Hi Mein Kho Gaya
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya,
Pyar Hi Mein Kho Gaya
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai...

Yeh Bahaar, Yeh Sama, Keha Raha Hai Pyar Kar
Kisi Ki Arzoo Mein Apne Dil Ko Beqaraar Kar
Yeh Bahaar, Yeh Sama, Keha Raha Hai Pyar Kar
Kisi Ki Arzoo Mein Apne Dil Ko Beqaraar Kar
Zindagi Hai Bewafa...
Zindagi Hai Bewafa, Loot Pyar Ka Mazaa
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya,
Pyar Hi Mein Kho Gaya
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai...

Dhadak Raha Hai Dil Tau Kya? Dil Ki Dhadakane Na Gin
Dhadak Raha Hai Dil Tau Kya? Dil Ki Dhadakne Na Gin
Phir Kahan Yeh Fursatein, Phir Kahan Yeh Raat Din
Aa Rahi Hai Yeh Sadaa...
Aa Rahi Hai Yeh Sadaa: Mastiyon Mein Doob Ja
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya,
Pyar Hi Mein Kho Gaya
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai...


Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai Part 2

Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya,
Pyar Hi Mein Kho Gaya
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai...

Jo Dil Yahan Na Mil Sake, Milenge Os Jahan Mein
Jo Dil Yahan Na Mil Sake, Milenge Os Jahan Mein
Khilenge Hasraton Ke Phool, Ja Ke Aasmaan Mein
Yeh Zindagi Chali Gayi...
Yeh Zindagi Chali Gayi Jo Pyar Mein Tau Kya Hua?
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya,
Pyar Hi Mein Kho Gaya
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai...

Sunayegi Yeh Dastaan, Shama Mere Mazaar Ki
Sunayegi Yeh Dastaan, Shama Mere Mazaar Ki
Khizaan Mein Bhi Khili Rahi, Yeh Kali Anar Ki
Isse Mazaar Mat Kaho...
Isse Mazaar Mat Kaho, Yeh Mahal Hai Pyar Ka
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai, Jo Kisi Ka Ho Gaya,
Pyar Hi Mein Kho Gaya
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai...

Hai Zindagi Ki Shaam Aa...
Zindagi Ki Shaam Aa, Tujhe Gale Lagaun Main
Tujhi Mein Doob Jaun Main
Jahan Ko Bhool Jaun Main
Bas Ek Nazar, Mere Sanam...
Alvidah....Alvidah...
Alvidah....Alvidah...
Alvidah....Alvidah...
Alvidah....Alvidah...

Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai

Just because I was enjoying the vinyl recording today.... Thanks PC :D

Film: Shor
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh
Lyrics: Santosh Anand
MD: Laxmikant - Pyarelaal


Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai Part 1

Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Maujon Ki Rawani HaiEk Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Maujon Ki Rawani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani HaiEk Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Maujon Ki Rawani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai


La La La La La La La La La La La
Kuch Paa Kar Khona Hai
Kuch Kho Kar Paana Hai
Jeevan Ka Matlab Tau
Aana Aur Jaana Hai
Do Pal Ke Jeevan Se
Ek Umar Churaani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai


Tu Dhaar Hai Nadiya Ki
Main Tera Kinara Hoon 
Tu Mera Sahara Hai
Main Tera Sahara Hoon
Aankhon Mein Samundar Hai
Aashaon Ka Paani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai


Toofan Ko Aana Hai
Aa Kar, Chale Jaana Hai
Badal Hai Yeh Kuch Pal Ka
Chaa Kar Dhal Jaana Hai
Parchai Na Reha Jaati
Reha Jaati Nishani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Maujon Ki Rawani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai Part 2

Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Tu Dhar Hai Nadiya Ki
Main Tera Kinara Hoon
Tu Mera Sahara Hai
Main Tera Sahara Hoon
Aankhon Mein Samundar Hai
Aashaon Ka Paani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai

Jo Dil Ko Tasalli De
Woh Saaz Utha Lao
Dum Ghutne Se Pehle Hi
Awaaz Utha Lao
Khushiyon Ka Taranjum Hai
Aashqon Ki Zabani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai


Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Maujon Ki Rawani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Maujon Ki Rawani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai

Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai Part 3

Tu Dhaar Hai Nadiya Ki
Main Tera Kinara Hoon
Tu Mera Sahara Hai
Main Tera Sahara Hoon
Aankhon Mein Samundar Hai
Aashaon Ka Paani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai


Kuch Paa Kar Khona Hai
Kuch Kho Kar Paana Hai
Jeevan Ka Matlab Tau
Aana Aur Jaana Hai
Eis Baat Ka Rona Hai
Har Cheez Tau Faani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai

Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Maujon Ki Rawani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Maujon Ki Rawani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai
Maujon Ki Rawani Hai
Zindagi Aur Kuch Bhi Nahin
Teri Meri Kahani Hai
Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai...