DOPE: "Maar Dala" from "Devdas" (2002)

I'm back with another beautiful song from an equally beautiful film. Madhuri Dixit needs all of the awards for this performance... the longing, the joy, and the love in her eyes is spectacular! With the lyrics with English translation from BollyWhat.com, I hope you all will enjoy "Maar Dala".


yeh kiskii hai aahaT
Whose footstep is this?
yeh kiska hai saaya
Whose shadow is this?
hu'ii dil me.n dastak
There was a knock at my heart;
yahaa.n kaun aaya
who entered here?

ham par yeh kisne hara ra.ng Daala...
Who spread this vibrant color over me?
ham par yeh kisne hara ra.ng Daala...
Who spread this vibrant color over me?
khushii ne hamaarii hame.n maar Daala
My happiness killed me
maar Daala...
It killed me...
maar Daala...
It killed me...

ham par yeh kisne hara ra.ng Daala
Who spread this vibrant color over me?
khushii ne hamaarii hame.n maar Daala
My happiness killed me
hame.n maar Daala...
it killed me...
allah maar Daala...
God, it killed me...
allah maar Daala...
God, it killed me...
allah maar Daala...
God, it killed me...

na chaa.nd hathelii par sajaaya
The moon did not decorate my palm,
na taaro.n se ko'ii bhii rishta banaaya
nor did I contract any relationship with the stars.
na rab se bhii ko'ii shikaayat kii...
Nor did I make any complaint of God...
na rab se bhii ko'ii shikaayat kii...
Nor did I make any complaint of God...
har gam ko ham ne chupaaya
I hid every sorrow;
har sitam ko ha.nske uTHaaya
with laughter I bore each injustice.
kaa.nTo.n ko bhii gale se lagaaya
I even embraced thorns,
aur phuulo.n se zakhm khaaya
and was wounded by flowers.

haa.n magar du'aa me.n jab yeh haath uTHaaya...
Yes, but when I raised my hands in prayer,
haa.n magar du'aa me.n jab yeh haath uTHaaya...
Yes, but when I raised my hands in prayer,
khuda se du'aa me.n tumhe.n maa.ng Daala
I begged God for you!
maa.ng Daala allah...
God, I begged for you!

ham par yeh kisne hara ra.ng Daala
Who spread this vibrant color over me?
khushii ne hamaarii hame.n maar Daala
My happiness killed me
hame.n maar Daala...
it killed me...
allah maar Daala...
God, it killed me...
maar Daala...
killed me...
maar Daala...
killed me...
maar Daala...
killed me...
maar Daala...
killed me...

yeh kiskii hai aahaT
Whose footstep is this?
yeh kiska hai saaya
Whose shadow is this?
hu'ii dil me.n dastak
There was a knock at my heart;
yahaa.n kaun aaya
who entered here?

DOPE: "Dola Re Dola" from "Devdas" (2002)

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Once a month, like clockwork.. I take a few hours out of a day (usually on a weekend) to watch "Devdas". And I've chosen today to watch, as it's my first day off since starting the new job!!

It's a film that really transports you with it's beauty. And Devdas is also a unique film for me, because it's the one movie I love starring Shah Rukh Khan, where I don't like Shah Rukh in it!! Most of the time, I wanted to smack Devdas Cher-style! LOL

To me, Devdas is all about the phenomenal women in it: Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai, and Kirron Kher. These ladies make the film for me, and today's dope song is a reflection of Ash and Madhuri at their finest. With the lyrics and English translations from BollyWHAT, I hope you all will enjoy "Dola Re Dola".



Dolaa re... he Dolaa re
Swing, swing, sway!
haa'e Dolaa dil Dolaa man Dolaa re Dolaa
Oh, my heart sways; my spirit swings!

lag jaane do najariya gir jaane do bijuriya
Let the evil eye strike; let lightning fall!
bijuriya bijuriya gir jaane do aaj bijuriya
Lightning, lightning, let the lightning fall!
lag jaane do najariya gir jaane do bijuriya
Let the evil eye strike; let lightning fall!
baa.ndhke mai.n ghu.nghruu
Having strapped on ankle bells....
pahanke mai.n paayal
Having donned anklets...
baa.ndhke mai.n ghu.nghruu
Having strapped on ankle bells....
pahanke mai.n paayal
Having donned anklets...
jhuumke naachuu.ngi ghuumke naachuu.ngii
I'll dance, swinging, spinning!

Dolaa re... he Dolaa re
Swing, swing, sway!
haa'e Dolaa dil Dolaa man Dolaa re Dolaa
Oh, my heart sways; my spirit swings!

dekho jii dekho dekho kaisii yeh jha.nkhaar hai
Look, sir, behold this jingling (of anklets)!
inkii aa.nkho.n me.n dekho piya jii ka pyaar hai
Look into her eyes, behold her love for her beloved.
inkii aavaaz bhii ha'e kaisii thandaar hai
Even her softened voice resonates with conviction!
piya kii yaado.n me.n yeh jiya beqaraar hai
In memories of her beloved, life is restless with longing.
maathe kii bi.ndiya me.n voh hai
He's in the bindi on my forehead.
palko.n kii nii.ndiyaa.n me.n voh hai
He's in the sleepiness of my lashes.
tere to tan man me.n hai
He's in your body and mind.
terii bhii dhaRkan me.n voh hai
He's even in your heartbeats.
chhuRii ke chhan chhan me.n voh hai
He's in the jingle of bracelets,
ka.ngan ke khan khan me.n voh hai
He's in the clash of bangles.
chhuRii ke chhan chhan me.n voh hai
He's in the jingle of bracelets,
ka.ngan ke khan khan me.n voh hai
He's in the clash of bangles.
baa.ndhke mai.n ghu.nghruu
Having strapped on ankle bells....
pahanke mai.n paayal
Having donned anklets...
jhuumke naachuu.ngi ghuumke naachuu.ngii
I'll dance, swinging, spinning!

Dolaa re... he Dolaa re
Swing, swing, sway!
haa'e Dolaa dil Dolaa man Dolaa re Dolaa
Oh, my heart sways; my spirit swings!

tum ne mujhko duniya ne dii
You gave me the whole world.
mujhko apnii haa.n khushiyaa.n de dii
You gave me, yes, so much happiness.
tumse kabhii na hona duur
May he never be far from you;
haa.n maa.ng me.n bhar lena si.nduur
yes, marry him!
unkii baaho.n ka tum ho phuul
You are the flower of his embrace;
mai.n huu.n qadmo.n kii bas dhuul
I'm only the dust under his feet.
baa.ndhke mai.n ghu.nghruu
Having strapped on ankle bells....
pahanke mai.n paayal
Having donned anklets...
baa.ndhke mai.n ghu.nghruu
Having strapped on ankle bells....
pahanke mai.n paayal
Having donned anklets...
jhuumke naachuu.ngi ghuumke naachuu.ngii
I'll dance, swinging, spinning!

Dolaa re... he Dolaa re
Swing, swing, sway!
haa'e Dolaa dil Dolaa man Dolaa re Dolaa
Oh, my heart sways; my spirit swings!

And yes, I do this dance with them.. EVERY... SINGLE.. TIME!

DOPE: "Dhak Dhak Karne Laga" from "Beta" (1992)

Hey Everybody!! I'm here to share another Hindi film scene I believe is very very DOPE!! And because I've stan hard for both Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit, I decided to share a scene that has them both in it!!! It's two times the DOPE!! Awww yeah!!!

I hope you all will enjoy because this song is sizzling hot. Hindi lyrics are courtesy of LyricsMasti.com, and the English translations are courtesy of my DVD, remote control and nifty typing skills!!

Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ho Mora Jiyara Darne Laga

My heart started beating, and started getting scared

Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ho Mora Jiyara Darne Laga

My heart started beating, and started getting scared

Saiya Baiya Chhodna, Kachchi Kaliya Tod Na

Beloved, please leave my hands

Saiya Baiya Chhodna, Kachchi Kaliya Tod Na

Beloved, please leave my hands

Dil Se Dil Mil Gaya, Mujhase Kaisi Ye Haya

Our hearts have met, then why are you still shy?

Dil Se Dil Mil Gaya, Mujhase Kaisi Ye Haya

Our hearts have met, then why are you still shy?

Tu Hai Meri Dilaruba, Kya Lagti Hai, Va Re Va

You are my lover, how beautiful you look

Tu Hai Meri Dilaruba, Kya Lagti Hai, Va Re Va

You are my lover, how beautiful you look

Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ho Mora Jiyara Darne Laga

My heart started beating, and started getting scared

Apana Kaha Jab Piya Tune Mujhe, Main Meethe Meethe Sapane Sajane Lagi

When you called me mine, I started having sweet dreams

Dekha Meri Raani Jab Maine Tujhe, Meri Soi Soi Dhadkan Gaane Lagi

From the time I saw you, my mind is awakened, my queen

Jaadu Tera Chhane Laga, Meri Nas Nas Mein Samaane Laga

Your magic has spread into my whole body

Kkud Ko Main Bhulane Laga, Tujhe Saanson Mein Basane Laga

I started forgetting myself, and hold you in my breath now

Rishta, Ab Ye Rishta, Saathi Tutega Na Tode Kabhi

What is this relation which has maddened both of us?

Dil Se Dil Mil Gaya Mujhase Kaisi Ye Haya

Our hearts have met, then why are you still shy?

Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ho Mora Jiyara Darne Laga

My heart started beating, and started getting scared

Uljhi Hai Kali Kali Lat Teri, Zara In Zulfon Ko Suljhane To De

Your black hair is entangled, allow me to set it right

Itani Bhi Kya Hai Jaladi Tujhe, Ghadi Apane Milan Ki Tu Ane To De

What is your union, let the time for our union come

Aise Naa Bahane Bana, Meri Rani, Ab To Bahon Mein Aa

Don't make reasons and come into my arms my queen

Aise Naa Nigahen Mila, Koi Dekhega To Sochega Kya

Don't meet my eyes like that, what will the others think?

Masti Chhai Hai Masti, Ake Lag Jaa Gale Se Abhi

There is happiness all around, come and hug me.

Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ho Mora Jiyara Darne Laga

My heart started beating, and started getting scared

Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ho Mora Jiyara Darne Laga

My heart started beating, and started getting scared

Saiya Baiya Chhodna, Kachchi Kaliya Tod Na

Beloved, please leave my hands

Saiya Baiya Chhodna, Kachchi Kaliya Tod Na

Beloved, please leave my hands

Dil Se Dil Mil Gaya, Mujhase Kaisi Ye Haya

Our hearts have met, then why are you still shy?

Dil Se Dil Mil Gaya, Mujhase Kaisi Ye Haya

Our hearts have met, then why are you still shy?

Tu Hai Meri Dilaruba, Kya Lagti Hai, Va Re Va

You are my lover, how beautiful you look

Tu Hai Meri Dilaruba, Kya Lagti Hai, Va Re Va

You are my lover, how beautiful you look

Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ho Mora Jiyara Darne Laga

My heart started beating, and started getting scared

DOPE: "Aaja Nachle" from "Aaja Nachle" (2007)

It's time for me to share another great Hindi film clip with all of you wonderful people, and you're in luck today because once again I am sharing a clip featuring the baddest (imho) dancer in the Indian Film Industry... Madhuri Dixit!!! I've heard that she has started a dancing school in India. I swear if she started a school here in New York, I would be one of the first to sign up. I'd kill to dance like that!!

This movie is one I have just recently watched and fell madly in love it! It's a very inspirational film, filled with some terrific item numbers, such as the title song from the movie! As always the lyrics (Courtesy of BollywoodTadka.com) with English translations (courtesy of me pausing and typing from the DVD) are included....

Mera jhumka utha ke laaya yaar ve

The earring in his hand…

Jo gira tha Barielly ke bazaar mein

Was the one I lost in the square…

Main to thumka laga ke sharma gayi

I swayed my hips and shied away

Boli ghoom kar bata de ke main aa gayi

I said, 'Doesn't my ear look bare?" and I had him

Mujhko nacha ke nach le

Come on, come and dance with me

Aaja nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Come on, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Jhanak jhanak jhankaar

A one a two and a three

ho…nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Oh, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Ab to lutaa hai bazaar

Let down your hair, break free.

Sub ko bhula ke nach le

Toss your cares, dance with me

Aaja nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Come on, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Jhanak jhanak jhankaar

A one a two and a three

Ho…nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Oh, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Ab to lutaa hai bazaar

Let down your hair, break free.

Nachle nachle zara nachle nachle chhatt pe bula ke nachle

Come dance with me, get on the roofs and dance

Nachle nachle zara nachle nachle jhatt se utha ke nachle

Come dance with me, kick off your shoes and dance

ho…

Nachle nachle zara nachle nachle chhatt pe bula ke nachle

Come dance with me, get on the roofs and dance

Nachle nachle zara nachle nachle jhatt se utha ke nachle

Come dance with me, kick off your shoes and dance

Maine galti kari thi meri nathni padi thi

And then I lost hold, my nosering was gold

Maine galti kari thi meri nathni padi thi

And then I lost hold, my nosering was gold

Ke sone me usko rangaa gayi

To gold I changed my hue

Main rangaa ke atariyaa pe aa gayi

And then I danced on dew

Mauhalle mien kaisi maar-a-maar hai

Now there's a riot in the street

Bole mochi bhi khud ko sonaar hai

I have a hundred lovers on hold

Sabko nacha ke nachle

And they dance to my tune

Aaja nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Come on, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Jhanak jhanak jhankaar

A one a two and a three

Ho…nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Oh, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Ab to lutaa hai bazaar

Let down your hair, break free.

Mai toh kamsin kali thi zara tanke chali thi haye…

I was a bud in bloom, I walked in a swoon

Ho…mai toh kamsin kali thi zara tanke chali thi

Oh, I was a bud in bloom, I walked in a swoon

Aage jaake gali mein balkha gaayi

I turned the corner in a dizzy spin

Mui jaane jawaani kab aa gayi

A rush of youth throbbed within

Mere sadke zamaane ki kamayi re

The world's fortune is at my feet

Mujhe deta udhari halwai re

Purse-strings untie in a beat

Sabko nacha ke nachle

Toss your cares, dance with me

Aaja nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Come, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Jhanak jhanak jhankaar

A one a two and a three

Ho…nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Oh... come, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Ab to lutaa hai bazaar

Let down your hair, break free.

Subko bhula ke nach le

Toss your cares, dance with me

Aaja nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Come, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Jhanak jhanak jhankaar

A one a two and a three

Ho…nachle nachle mere yaar tu nach le

Oh... come, dance with me, won't you come dance with me?

Ab to lutaa hai bazaar

Let down your hair, break free.brisk business

Nachle nachle zara nachle nachle chhatt pe bula ke nachle

Come dance with me, get on the roofs and dance

Nachle nachle zara nachle nachle jhatt se utha ke nachle

Come dance with me, kick off your shoes and dance

ho…

Nachle nachle zara nachle nachle chhatt pe bula ke nachle

Come dance with me, get on the roofs and dance

Nachle nachle zara nachle nachle jhatt se utha ke nachle

Come dance with me, kick off your shoes and dance

DOPE: "Atara Baras Ki" from "Anjaam" (1994)

How do I begin to describe the beautiful and marvelous buffet of WTF-ness that is the movie Anjaam?!? It's like [INSERT "Creepy Stalker Guy Movie" HERE] meets "Kill Bill". In the midst of all this "huh?"-city, there you will find today's DOPE song. And I love this movie for this song and for Ms. Madhuri Dixit. NO ONE in Hindi cinema can dance like this woman... and if you disagree, I will fight you! LOL

Now the lyrics in the DVD I own are vastly different than the lyrics I'm including. The DVD lyrics make the song sound like the Hindi version of "No Scrubs"... These lyrics, while similar, are a bit more formal, which makes the song sound like the cheeriest song about attempted rape ever... Which only adds to the "What thuh....?"-atitude of the whole picture.

BY THE WAY: Shah Rukh plays the creepy stalker dude in this.This is why he is crying and looking like he's never seen a woman before in the video. ::Whispers:: Is it wrong that I LOVE when he plays crazy?!?!? LOL

atharaah baras kii kanvaarii kalii thii 

I was a nubile ingenue of eighteen;

ghunghat men mukhda chhupaake chalii thii 

I went out with my lovely face hidden in a veil.

Atharaah baras kii kanvaarii kali thi 

I was a nubile ingenue of eighteen;

ghunghat men mukhda chhupaake chalii thii 

I went out with my lovely face hidden in a veil.

phansii gorii 

The beauty got caught

phansii gorii chane ke khet men 

The beauty got caught in chickpea field.

hu'ii chorii chane ke khet men 

In the field of chickpeas, a theft occurred.

pahale to zulme ne pakadii kalaa'ii 

First the rascal caught my wrist,

phir usne chupke se ungalii dabaa'ii 

then he quietly pressed down a finger.

pahale to zulme ne pakadii kalaa'ii 

First the rascal caught my wrist,

phir usne chupke se ungalii dabaa'ii 

then he quietly pressed down a finger.

jora-jorii 

By force

jora-jorii chane ke khet men 

By force, in the field of chickpeas,

hu'ii chorii chane ke khet men 

there was a theft.

mere aage piichhe shikaariyon ke ghere 

All around me, hunters' traps;

baithe vahaan saare javaanii ke lutere 

seated there, the plunderers of girlhood.

haarii main haarii pukaarke 

I was defeated, I was defeated as I cried out,

yahaan vahaan deke nihaarke... 

glancing wildly around.

joban pe chunarii giraake chalii thii 

Draping a scarf over my beauty, I went;

haathon men kangana sajaake chalii thii 

adorning my hands with bangles, I went.

chuudii Tuutii 

The bracelets broke;

chuudii Tuurii chane ke khet men 

the bracelets broke in the chickpea field.

jora-jorii chane ke khet men 

By force, in the field of chickpeas.

tauba merii tauba nigaahen na milaa'uun 

Alas, I won't be able to meet anyone's eyes;

aise kaise sab ko kahaanii main bataa'uun 

how can I tell such a story to everyone?

tauba merii tauba nigaahen na milaa'uun 

Alas, I won't be able to meet anyone's eyes;

aise kaise sab ko kahaanii main bataa'uun 

how can I tell the story to everyone

kya kya hu'aa mere saath re 

of what all happened to me

koii bhii to aaya na haath re... 

No one came to help me!

lahangaa men gota jaraake chalii thii... 

I went, tying a knot in my skirt...

baalon men gajara lagaake chalii thii 

Putting a flower garland in my hair, I went

baalii chhuutii 

My earring fell off

baalii chhuutii chane ke khet men 

My earring fell off in the chickpea field.

jora-jorii chane ke khet men 

By force, in the field of chickpeas.